# Ep. 86 Wisconsin AD Search HEATS UP! Did UW Pick the RIGHT Committee? + Evan Cohen joins!

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Podcast: [The Jump Around](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jump-around-7034774)
Published: 2026-05-14T18:25:26+00:00
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## Resource

The future of Wisconsin athletics is officially in motion. The Wisconsin Badgers announced the nine-person committee tasked with selecting the university’s next athletic director — and the names are drawing major reactions. From Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard to former Badgers stars Michael Finley and Meghan Duggan, who will have the biggest influence on the future of UW athletics? On this episode of The Jump Around with Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch, we break down: Wisconsin’s newly announced AD search committee Which committee member matters most Whether Badger fans should trust this process What traits Wisconsin SHOULD prioritize in its next athletic director What the search says about the future of football and basketball at UW Evan Cohen joins the show to discuss the committee and search process Clip of the Week reactions Twitter Portal featuring the latest Wisconsin & college athletics takes If you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this is a huge moment for the future of UW football, basketball, recruiting, NIL, and the direction of the athletic department. Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, live debates, recruiting talk, football and basketball analysis, and daily content from ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee.

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