The Wisconsin Badgers made a change to their staff last week, adding former head coach Jack Del Rio as a senior advisor, marking the first collegiate stop for the 61-year-old coach.
Del Rio, a two-time NFL head coach and three-time NFL defensive coordinator, was seen at a few Wisconsin practices in the fall, which sparked some interest. Now, he’ll be joining the staff for the 2024 season, helping aide head coach Luke Fickell in all facets of the game.
Why did Wisconsin look to hire Del Rio?
“As the summer hit, I was looking, and there was a few guys out there that I think it’s a unique thing.