Let's be crystal clear: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and the University of Wisconsin are highly unlikely to make a change in the athletics leadership department this year. After all, Wisconsin Badgers Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh received a contract extension through 2028-29. However, recent news of another toxic environment within a Wisconsin Badgers athletic team might bring up this question: Should McIntosh be on the hot seat moving forward?
Chris McIntosh's seat isn't hot, but it might be getting warmer.
According to Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski of the Wisconsin State Journal, five former members of the women's cross country team claimed to experience "mental abuse and a toxic culture" under then-head coach Mackenzie Wartenberger.