The Wisconsin head coach was one of the most successful in the nation. But that wasn't enough to overcome a 2-3 start. Five coaches have been released already this season, none more surprising than Chryst, who has bled Badger red since childhood and leaves Madison with a stellar 67-26 record. Here's more on the sport's cutthroat nature that belies its wholesome image and the weekend's other dismissal — Colorado's Karl Dorrell. Plus, a look at which coaches will be next.
Paul Chryst is out as Wisconsin’s head football coach. Wisconsin officials announced Sunday that Chryst has been removed five games into his eighth season as the Badgers' head coach. Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, 39, is to be named interim head coach. “After a heartfelt and authentic …
Wisconsin fired its coach Sunday after a 2–3 start, casting aside the Madison native who oversaw seven successful seasons. It’s the latest example of …
There’s a quote from Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight where he says “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” …
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