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EXTRA: Wisconsin Hiring Shawn Eichorst! | New Badgers Director of Athletics REACTION
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- The Jump Around
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 1352
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Summary
The Jump Around is LIVE on ESPN Madison reacting to reports that Shawn Eichorst is expected to become Wisconsin's next Director of Athletics. Jim Rutledge & Riley Jauch are on the air! What does the reported hire mean for the future of Wisconsin football, Luke Fickell, Badgers basketball, NIL, revenue sharing, and the direction of the athletic department? Eichorst is a Wisconsin native and former Badgers deputy athletic director under Barry Alvarez who later served as athletic director at Miami and Nebraska before returning to a senior leadership role at Texas. Reports indicate Wisconsin is set to bring him back to Madison to replace Chris McIntosh as the Badgers' athletic director. On today's LIVE show: Immediate reaction to the reports Why Wisconsin reportedly chose Shawn Eichorst What this means for Luke Fickell and Badgers football How the hire could impact NIL, fundraising, and revenue sharing Biggest opportunities and concerns for Wisconsin Athletics Your live reactions and questions Subscribe for more Wisconsin Badgers coverage, and listen live or on demand anytime on the ESPN Wisconsin App.