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Barry Alvarez Reportedly Retiring as Wisconsin AD; Timeline Uncertain

University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez will retire, Stadium's Brett McMurphy reported Saturday. No timeline exists for the 74-year-old's exit.

Brett McMurphy

Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez has decided to retire, although timeline not definite yet, sources told @Stadium. 1st reported by @jaypo1961

Alvarez became the Badgers' athletic director in 2004 after a 15-year stint as the school's head football coach. He's twice stepped in as interim head coach during his tenure as AD, going 119-74-4 overall and earning an induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

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