The Paul Chryst era at Wisconsin is suddenly over. Chryst was fired Sunday, one day after a 34-10 loss to Illinois dropped the Badgers to 2-3. ChrisVannini looks at the desirability of the Badgers coaching job and the best potential candidates ⤵️
“After a heartfelt and authentic conversation with Coach Chryst about what is in the long-term best interest of our football program, I have concluded that now is the time for a change in leadership,” athletic director Chris McIntosh said in a release. “Paul is a man of integrity who loves his players. I have great respect and admiration for Paul and the legacy of him and his family at the University of Wisconsin.
“I also have confidence in Jim Leonhard to guide the program for the remainder of the season. There is still a lot of season left to play and I know Jim will do a great job while the program is under his leadership.” Chryst went 67-26 as Wisconsin’s head coach, including 9-4 last season. He won three Big Ten West division championships and reached three New Year’s Six bowl games, winning two of them. The Badgers haven’t been at their standard for a while, though. They are 15-10 over the past three seasons and have lost two home games at Camp Randall Stadium already this year, along withNational
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