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Barry Davis resigns after 25 years as Wisconsin Badgers wrestling coach

Barry Davis, who has spent the last quarter-century leading the University of Wisconsin wrestling program and is the longest-tenured current Badgers head coach, announced Monday he's leaving the program.

Davis, 56, will end his 25-year stay as Badgers wrestling coach after the March 15-17 NCAA Championships in Cleveland.

Davis, assistant coaches Kyle Ruschell and Trevor Brandvold and Badgers wrestlers all were unavailable for interviews Monday to discuss the development, a UW spokesperson said.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Wisconsin," Davis said in a statement released by the school. "I've worked with lots of great people and many tremendous student-athletes.