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Letter from Barry Alvarez ...... 2 Athletic Staff ...... 34 Men’s Soccer ...... 56 National Championship Teams ...... 3 National W Club ...... 36 Women’s Soccer ...... 57 Year in Review ...... 4 Development ...... 38 Softball ...... 58 Academics ...... 8 Men’s Basketball ...... 42 Men’s Swimming & Diving ...... 59 CHAMPS ...... 12 Women’s Basketball ...... 43 Women’s Swimming & Diving ...... 60 Diversity & Inclusion ...... 14 Men’s Cross Country ...... 44 Men’s Tennis ...... 61 Facility Upgrades ...... 16 Women’s Cross Country ...... 45 Women’s Tennis ...... 62 Game Day ...... 20 Football ...... 46 Men’s Track & Field ...... 63 Marketing ...... 22 Men’s Golf ...... 48 Women’s Track & Field ...... 65 Badgers Give Back ...... 24 Women’s Golf ...... 49 Volleyball ...... 67 Media ...... 26 Men’s Hockey ...... 50 Wrestling ...... 68 ...... 79 UWBadgers.com...... 28 Women’s Hockey ...... 51 2008–09 Results ...... 69 Social Media ...... 29 Men’s Rowing ...... 53 2009–10 Game Plan Finances ...... 30 Women’s Openweight Rowing ..... 54 Compliance ...... 32 Women’s Lightweight Rowing ..... 55

2006-07 ANNUAL REPORT 1 Dear Friends of Badger Athletics, lease allow me to extend to you the heartfelt thanks of our staff and student-athletes for your support of, and loyalty to, Wisconsin athletics. P I am pleased to present our 2008–09 Annual Report. It reviews another year of excit- ing accomplishments and outlines our plan for this coming athletic year. Our teams won two national and three conference championships last season. Seventeen of our 23 teams participated in post-season play. Twenty-two of our student-athletes earned fi rst-team All-America mention. I am, however, just as proud of what our student-athletes have accomplished off their respec- tive fi elds of play. They were involved in approximately 1,500 community service hours and they combined for a cumulative 3.01 grade-point average last year. It’s clear to me that we’re moving The 2008–09 season included two national in the right direction when I see our student-athletes performing at such a high level athletically, championships, three academically and in the community. conference titles, Our student-athletes, coaches and staff know that any success we have is due, in large part, to record-setting the best alumni and fan base in college athletics. It is incredibly meaningful for our teams to see performances by a you fi lling our home venues and traveling all over the country to support them. We’re all very ap- number of Badger preciative of your support. teams, as well as The 2009–10 season will bring its own set of opportunities, as well as challenges. Rest assured outstanding academics that we will continue to move forward, build upon past accomplishments and represent this great and community service. university with pride. Thank you, again, for all of your support. It is essential to our success here in the athletic de- partment.

On Wisconsin!

Barry Alvarez Director of Athletics

2 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS TEAM NATIONAL 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS Women’s Lightweight Rowing Women’s Hockey

2008–09 Learfi eld Sports Directors’ Cup Final Standings SCHOOL POINTS 1. Stanford 1455.00 2. North Carolina 1184.25 3. Florida 1172.75 4. Southern California 1137.75 5. Michigan 1131.80 6. Texas 1105.50 7. California 1072.00 8. Virginia 1059.00 9. LSU 1029.00 10. Ohio State 1015.80 11. Washington 1010.25 12. Arizona State 1001.75 13. Texas A&M 976.00 14. Minnesota 975.75 15. Florida State 945.00 16. UCLA 909.25 17. Duke 891.80 18. Georgia 866.50 19. Penn State 813.10 20. Illinois 808.75 21. Notre Dame 775.13 22. Oregon 757.25 23. Tennessee 746.25 24. Arizona 738.50 25. Arkansas 730.00

41. Wisconsin 535.50 Photo by Franzen Photo by

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 3 YYear2008-09ear inin ReviewReview

n 2008–09, the University of enth straight season while Bo Ryan ledCoaches UW of the Year Wisconsin continued its win- Team post-season to its 11th consecutive NCAA tournament. 1177 appearances ning ways, claiming two na- I The wrestling team placed ninth at the tional championships. That marks NCAA meet to tie for its best fi nish under Team conference the fourth straight season the UW head coach Barry Davis, while the women’s titles swimming team recorded its seventh top-15 3 has won multiple national titles MARK . fi nish in the last 10 years. The men’s tennis JOHNSON National Coach The Badger women’s hockey team has team made a school-record third-straight Women’s Hockey been the dominant team on the national NCAA appearance. 2009 AHCA 2 of the Year honors National Coach scene for the past four seasons. Wisconsin On the conference level, Wisconsin of the Year; has advanced to the NCAA championship won the Big Ten title in men’s cross coun- WCHA Co-Coach Conference Coach of the Year game in each of those years and has walked try (its league-record 10th straight). The 2 of the Year honors away with the title three times. Last year women’s hockey team won the WCHA marked No. 3 as Mark Johnson led UW to tournament title while the women’s light- First-team a 34-2-5 record. weight rowing team claimed the Eastern 2222 All-Americans Another team that has sustained suc- Sprints title. cess at the national level in recent years UW fans also had a banner season showing their support for the Badgers. Conference Athletes is the women’s lightweight rowing team. Every football game was sold out for the MICK BYRNE 3 of the Year Ranked No. 1 heading into the IRA Na- tional Championships, the Badgers as- fi fth straight season. The Kohl Center has Men’s Cross Country cended to the top of the medal stand once been sold out for men’s basketball for 105 Great Lakes First-team again, winning their fourth IRA title in the consecutive games and the Badgers own Region Coach of 2255 All-Conference selections the fi fth-best home record in the country the Year; Big Ten last fi ve years. Coach of the Year Seventeen of the UW’s 23 teams quali- over the last eight seasons. Men’s hockey Academic fi ed for post-season competition. Several led the national attendance rankings for the 5 All-District honors teams had notable post-season perfor- 11th-straight year. Wisconsin was the only mances. The men’s cross country team school in the nation to rank in the top 15 in placed fourth at the NCAA championships, average attendance in each of the following its 10th consecutive top-fi ve fi nish at the six sports: men’s hockey (1st), women’s national meet. Both the football and men’s hockey (1st), volleyball (3rd), men’s bas- ketball (6th), football (15th) and women’s basketball teams extended their school re- ERIK MILLER cords for post-season play with the football basketball (15th). Women’s team playing in a bowl game for the sev- Lightweight Rowing CRCA Coach of the Year

4 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS 2008–09 UW Athletes of the Year

UW’s Mark Johnson will coach the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team in 2010. A pair of Wisconsin coaches were tabbed in 2009 to lead Team USA. Women’s hockey coach Mark Johnson will lead the U.S. in the 2010 Olympics while men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan was the head coach of the 2009 U.S. World Univer- sity Games men’s basketball team. Jessie Vetter won the Patty Kazmaier Award and was named Coach Johnson, who was the leading scorer on the 1980 the Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player in leading UW to its third national title. gold medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team, will be Jamie McBain was named the WCHA Player of at the helm for the U.S. team in Vancouver from Feb. 13-25, the Year and ranked second in the nation among defensemen in points scored. 2010. Johnson led Team USA to the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women’s Championship in April. JAMIE MCBAIN—Men’s Hockey JESSIE VETTER—Women’s Hockey Ryan led McBain was named WCHA Player of the Year andVetter became the second Badger to win the Team USA to a was one of 10 fi nalists for the Hobey Baker AwardPatty Kazmaier Award, given to the top women’s bronze medal in after leading the Badgers and ranking second in hockey player in the country, after leading UW to the 2009 World the country among defensemen with 37 points. A a 34-2-5 record and the program’s third NCAA fi rst-team All-American and the Insidecollegehock-title. Vetter set an NCAA record with 14 shutouts University Games, ey.com Defenseman of the Year, McBain had sevenin 2008–09 and became the fi rst player in wom- which took place goals and 30 assists and recorded 12 multi-point en’s hockey history to win the national champion- July 2-11 in games. His 26 points on the power play were tied ship, the Patty Kazmaier Award and be named the Belgrade, Serbia. for second-most in the WCHA. Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player all in the For Ryan, it was same year. his second WUG appearance as he was an assistant Bo Ryan led the U.S. to a bronze medal at the 2009 World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia. coach with the 1995 team.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Women’s hockey won its third Other Notable Performers NCAA title in the last four seasons 3 Moritz Baumann—Men’s Tennis Hilary Knight—Women’s Hockey Earned All-Big Ten honors and advanced A top-10 fi nalist for the Patty Kazmaier Men’s cross country won its to the NCAA championships for the third Memorial Award and fi rst-team All-Ameri- 10th consecutive Big Ten straight season while posting a singles can. She was also named the WCHA Player 1100championship, a league record record of 22-3. of the Year. Andrew Howe—Wrestling Craig Miller—Men’s Track Men’s basketball advanced to the Became the fi rst true freshman in the Barry Finished second at the NCAA indoor NCAA tournament for the 11th Davis era to win a Big Ten championship, championships in the mile and ninth at the 1111straight season, tying for the fi fth- earning conference freshman of the year NCAA outdoor meet in the 1,500 me- longest streak in the country honors. Placed second at the NCAA cham- ters, his fi fth and sixth career All-America pionships, earning All-America honors. honors. Also won the Big Ten outdoor championship in the 1,500. Men’s tennis qualifi ed for the Trevon Hughes—Men’s Basketball NCAA championships for the third Made a driving lay-up and was fouled Ashley Wanland—Women’s Swimming 3 consecutive season, the longest with two seconds left to give UW a 61-59 Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and overtime win over Florida State in the fi rst earned three All-America honors. She won streak in school history round of the NCAA tournament. That play conference titles in the 200 breastroke and was named the Pontiac Game-Changing 200 medley relay. Football qualifi ed for a bowl game Play of the Tournament. for the seventh consecutive season, Dan Woltman—Men’s Golf Gwen Jorgensen—Women’s Track/Cross Qualifi ed for NCAA post-season play for the longest streak in school his- 7 Country the third straight year, just missing a spot tory and the second-longest active Named USTFCCCA Great Lakes Region at the NCAA championship. He set UW streak in the Big Ten Women’s Track Athlete of the Year after records for single season (72.68) and career winning Big Ten indoor titles in the 3,000 (73.26) scoring averages. Women’s lightweight rowing won and 5,000 meters. Also earned All-America its fi fth IRA national title in the honors and fi nished second at the Big Ten 5 last six years championships in cross country. From left: Ashley Wanland, Gwen Jorgensen, men’s basketball celebration, Craig Miller, Moritz Baumann, Hilary Knight and Dan Woltman

6 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Overall Conference National Overall Conference National Record Record/Finish Finish Record Record/Finish Finish

Basketball Softball 15–40 3–17/11th — Men 20-13 10-8/T4th NCAA 2nd Round Women 19-15 6-12/T7th WNIT Sweet 16 Swimming Men 5–4 1–3/6th T39th Cross Country Women 7–2 4–1/5th 14th Men — 1st 4th Women — 2nd 21st Tennis Men 16-11 4-6/7th NCAA 1st Round Football 7-6 3-5/T6th Champs Sports Women 9–15 3–7/7th — Bowl Indoor Track & Field Golf Men — 5th T29th Men — 10th NCAA Regional (ind.) Women — 7th — Women — 8th — Outdoor Track & Field Hockey Men — 6th — Men 20-16-4 14-11-3/T3rd — Women — 9th — Women 34-2-5 21-2-5/2nd NCAA Champs Volleyball 17-15 7-13/T7th — Rowing Men — 3rd 7th Wrestling 9-8-0 3-5/4th 9th Openweight Women — 4th 13th Lightweight Women — 1st 1st Finishes indicated are for NCAA or other national championships Soccer with the exception of football, which is bowl game result. Men 9–7–3 1–4–1/7th — Women 9–9–1 3–6–0/10th —

Freshman Andrew Howe won a Big Ten title and fi nished second at the NCAA Championships at 165 pounds.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 7 AAcademicscademics

tudent-athletes at the University of Wisconsin are Our Student-Athletes students fi rst and athletes second, and that was refl ected in the number of Badgers who received as Scholars S academic honors in 2008–09. In addition, the 3.07 spring term and 3.01 cumulative grade point average for all student-athletes in 2008-09 were the highest marks on 2 were named ESPN record. The Magazine/CoSIDA The highest academic honor in the Big Ten Confer- Academic All-America ence is the Medal of Honor bestowed on a senior male and female athlete for academic and athletic excellence. Basketball forward Joe Krabbenhoft was the men’s honoree and runner Gwen Jorgensen, who earned 41 earned Big Ten second-team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic Distinguished Scholar All-America honors in 2009, was the women’s honoree. honors Dan Stevens, representing men’s rowing, and Kristi Johnson from women’s rowing were named the 2009 Remington Scholars. The winners are the student-athletes 177achieved who have completed their eligibility and have the high- Academic All-Big Ten est cumulative grade point average of all male and female senior student-athletes. The Buckingham Awards initiated in status 2009 honored nearly 240 student- Additionally, the Badgers had fi ve student-athletes athletes for a variety of academic achieve ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-Dis-awards in an “Academy Awards” type setting held at Madison’s Overture trict honors with two going on to earn ESPN The Maga-Center. Above: Director of Athletics zine/CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. Voted on Barry Alvarez presents the Student- 40 achieved a 4.0 Athletes of the Year to Dan Stevens grade point average by the College Sports Information Directors of America,and Jessie Vetter. Right: Student- student-athletes must have a 3.3 cumulative grade pointathletes ChavonScholar Robinson Awardand Trévon recipients must be letterwinners in at least their Hughes served as awards presenters. for the fall or spring average and have signifi cant athletic honors. second academic year at their institution and have a minimum semesters The Big Ten also announced the inaugural recipients of GPA of 3.7 or higher for the previous academic year. the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award and 41 Univer- The Badgers had 177 student-athletes achieve Academic sity of Wisconsin student-athletes were recognized for the All-Big Ten status, recognizing letterwinners who have been in school at least three semesters and have a cumulative grade named ESPN The 2008-09 season. 5 In February of 2008, Big Ten Faculty Representatives point average of 3.00 or better. In addition, 40 UW student- Magazine/CoSIDA Aca- established a new conference academic recognition to supple- athletes achieved a 4.00 grade point average during either the demic All-District ment the Academic All-Big Ten program. Distinguished 2008–09 fall or spring semesters.

8 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS 4.00 Student-Athletes Matthew Fischer, Football, Senior, Economics Chris Pressley, Football, Senior, Masters in Life Sciences The following four students carry a 4.00 or perfect Danielle Fischer, Soccer, Sophomore, Pharmacy Communication cumulative grade point average. In addition, 40 UW Taylor Fries, Rowing, Sophomore, Special Education Joel Prince, Rowing, Freshman, Biochemistry student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point Margaret Galloway, Rowing, Senior, Biological Aspects of John Prusynski, Track and Field, Freshman, Spanish average during either the 2008–09 fall or spring (or Conservation Brittany Renault, Rowing , Senior, Special Education Claire Geiger, Rowing, Senior, Environmental Studies & Kirsten Rhude, Rowing, Freshman, Undeclared both) semester. All qualifi ed student-athletes, includ- Biology Nicole Slaby, Track and Field, Senior, Elementary Educa- ing post-competition (fi fth year) and freshmen are Kelsey Gergen, Swimming, Sophomore, Art tion included in this listing. Christine Harb, Rowing, Freshman, Natural Sciences Molly Southworth, Swimming, Sophomore, Nursing Cassie Hintz, Cross Country, Junior, Civil & Environmen- Daniel Stevens, Rowing, Senior, Medical Microbiology & tal Engineering Immunology CUMULATIVE 4.00 GPA Maggie Hippman, Cross Country, Senior, Psychology Bailey Thompson, Rowing, Senior, Psychology Laurie Nosbusch, Soccer, Freshman, Biology Sarah Hurley, Cross Country, Senior, Political Science Nicole Trumper, Rowing, Senior, Nursing Joel Prince, Rowing, Freshman, Biochemistry Katie Hurtis, Rowing, Junior, Kinesiology Sara Watermolen, Rowing, Freshman, Nursing John Prusynski, Track and Field, Freshman, Spanish Erin Jacobsen, Soccer, Freshman, Undeclared Morgan Weber, Rowing, Freshman, Undecided Morgan Weber, Rowing, Freshman, Undeclared Audra Jeffers, Volleyball, Senior, Communication Arts Beth Weinstein, Golf, Junior, Spanish Erin Jobe, Tennis, Senior, Rural Sociology TERM 4.00 GPA (Fall or Spring) Tiffany Jones, Track and Field, Sophomore, Biology Lane Benes, Rowing, Senior, Kinesiology Elliot Krause, Cross Country, Freshman, Undeclared Leah Coyle, Cross Country, Sophomore, Zoology Amy Lewis, Track and Field, Senior, Retailing Jessica Dietz, Cross Country, Freshman, Undeclared Laurie Nosbusch, Soccer, Freshman, Biology Caitlin Dodge, Track and Field, Senior, Zoology Alicia Pabich, Cross Country, Senior, Psychology Anna Drewry, Rowing, Freshman, Undeclared David Peck, Football, Senior, Agricultural Journalism Marie Evans, Hockey, Junior, Geography Carla Pentimone, Hockey, Sophomore, Communication Sheri Ferron, Soccer, Junior, Kinesiology Arts

The 3.07 spring term and the 3.01 cumulative grade point average 3.0 for all student-athletes were the highest on record.

Teams had a record-high grade point average in either the fall se- 8 mester, spring semester or both semesters.

Student-athletes were named to the dean’s honor list in 2462008–09, more than 20 percent of all athletes A three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, Janese Banks was a four- year starter in basketball. She graduated in 2008 in legal studies and played professionally overseas in Russia last year.

2008–09 ANNUAL REPORT 9 2008–09 Medal of Honor Winners Seniors Joe Krabbenhoft and Gwen Jorgensen were selected the 2009 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipi- ents. The award is presented annually at each Big Ten highlighted by a second-place fi nish at the Big Ten institution to a male and female student-athlete in the championships and a 13th-place result at the NCAA graduating class who has demonstrated profi ciency in championships. Johnson rowed in the varsity eight dur- scholarship and athletics. ing the 2008 season, placing 13th at the NCAA cham- A former Badger swimmer who turned to track pionships in the race and fi fth at the NCAA Central/ and cross country as a sophomore, Jorgensen emerged South Regional. During her fi rst year at Wisconsin, she as one of the most decorated runners at Wisconsin. She won a Big Ten and NCAA Central/South Regional title became the sixth UW athlete to earn All-America honors with the novice eight. The kinesiology major completed in the 5,000 meters in 2008. In 2009, Jorgensen was her eligibility in 2009 and fi nished with a 3.939 grade the Big Ten indoor champion in the 3,000 and 5,000 point average. meters. On the cross country course, Jorgensen earned Daniel Stevens, a two-time Academic All-Big Ten All-America honors in 2008 after leading UW with a selection, spent the 2009 season with Wisconsin’s sec- 19th-place fi nish. She also took home All-Big Ten and ond varsity eight. The boat completed the season with a sixth-place fi nish at the 2009 Intercollegiate Rowing All-Region honors as a senior. Wisconsin’s Big Ten Medal of Honor was presented to basketball forward Joe In the classroom, the accounting major earned Krabbenhoft and runner Gwen Jorgenson. The award is presented annually Association National Championships. The boat also to a male and female student-athlete in the graduating class for excellence second-team in academics and athletics. took second at the 2009 EARC Conference Champi- onships (Eastern Sprints). In 2008, Stevens helped the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic assists. He is the only player in Wisconsin history and justsecond varsity eight to third place at the national cham- All-America honors in 2009 and was a USTFCCCA the fi fth modern era Big Ten player to post 750 reboundspionships, a conference title at Eastern Sprints and an All-Academic honoree for the third-consecutive year. In and 250 assists. unbeaten mark in cup races. A medical microbiology and all, Jorgensen was a seven-time Academic All-Big Ten immunology major, Stevens graduated from Wisconsin honoree at UW. with a 3.960 grade point average. Krabbenhoft appeared in all 136 games of his career Remington Scholars The Remington Scholars program was established in for the men’s basketball team, helping the team notch Two rowers were named the 2008–09 Remington 1997 by the Athletic Board in honor of the late Wis- 100 victories in his four seasons. A member of the 2008 Scholars as the male and female student-athletes who consin professor Frank J. Remington, who was a faculty Big Ten All-Defensive Team and a 2009 All-Big Ten completed their eligibility with the highest cumulative athletics representative to the NCAA, Big Ten Confer- honorable mention selection, the history major was also agrade point averages. ence and Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Each three-time Academic All-Big Ten pick. KristiJohnson was a three-time Collegiate Rowing recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship, providing they In addition to holding the UW record for most Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete and a two-time enter a post-graduate program within one year of gradu- career games played, Krabbenhoft also fi nished seventh Academic All-Big Ten selection. Johnson spent the 2009 ation. in Badger history with 756 rebounds and 10th with 273 racing season in the second varsity eight of the women’s openweight rowing program. The boat’s season was

10 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS 2008–09 Athletic Board Scholars Begun in 1985–86 and sponsored by the UW Athletic Board, Athletic Board Scholars have the highest cumulative grade point average in their respective sports, have been in residence at the UW for at least three semesters and have earned a “W” letter during the current season.

Basketball Soccer Brett Valentyn, Sr., Real Estate and Finance, 3.77 Andrew Miller, Sr., Mechanical Enginer, 3.45 Alyssa Karel, So., Nursing, 3.84 Jamie Klages, Sr., Art History, 3.21 Cross Country Softball Jack Bolas, Jr., Zoology, 3.67 Kristyn Hansen, So., Economics, 3.59 Sarah Hurley, Sr., Political Science, 3.85 Swimming and Diving Football Michael Hopkins, Sr., Political Science & Legal Tyler Holland, Jr., Finance & Real Estate, 3.53 Studies, 3.12 Golf Lauren Borja, So., Chemistry, 3.89 Nick Engen, Sr., Accounting, 3.69 Tennis Gwen Jorgensen Joe Krabbenhoft Beth Weinstein, Jr., Spanish, 3.83 Peter Marrack, So., Communication Arts, 3.56 Medal of Honor Medal of Honor Hockey Erin Jobe, Sr., Rural Sociology, 3.84 Ryan Jeffery, Sr., Legal Studies, 3.67 Track and Field Carla Pentimone, So., Communication Arts, 3.69 Jacob Fritz, Jr., Electrical Engineering, 3.65 Men’s Rowing Egle Staisiunaite, So., Undeclared, 3.72 Dan Stevens, Sr., Med. Microbiology & Volleyball Immunology, 3.96 Faye McCormack, Sr., Communication Arts, 3.3 Women’s Lightweight Rowing Wrestling Kaela Erickson, Jr., Kinesiology, 3.94 Erik Senescu, Sr., Management and Human Women’s Openweight Rowing Resources & Risk Management, 3.3 Katie Hurtis, Jr., Kinesiology, 3.95

ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-Americans Jack Bolas, 2nd team, Men’s Track and Cross Country Gwen Jorgensen, 2nd team, Women’s Track and Cross Country

Kristi Johnson Dan Stevens ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Remington Scholar Remington Scholar Zach Brown, 1st team, Football Jack Bolas, 1st team, Men’s Track and Cross Country Sarah Hurley, 1st team, Women’s Track and Cross Country Gwen Jorgensen, 1st team, Women’s Track and Cross Country Alyssa Karel, 1st team, Women’s Basketball

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 11 CCHAMPSHAMPS Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success

he Division of Intercollegiate Athletics dedicates itself to providing athletic opportunities to a wide range of 1,500 Hours Tstudent-athletes and an environment in which all stu- of community service by dent-athletes can achieve their academic and competitive goals. student-athletes CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success)/ Life Skills provides the necessary support to enable each student- athlete to achieve growth intellectually, physically, socially, emo- 50 CHAMPS Personal ortionally and ethically. Career Development Events The UW’s CHAMPS program was selected in 2005 as a Program of Excellence. The award is presented annually to schools that have displayed a highly effective and pervasive program benefi ting their 26 Student-athletes student-athletes in the fi ve components of the program. CHAMPS provides support and opportunities for UW student-The CHAMPS fourth annual Career Night was attended by 128 student-athletes and 59 participated in Bookin’ It athletes in the following areas: employers. with Bucky • Commitment to Athletic Excellence Bookin’ It with Bucky • Commitment to Academic Excellence Bookin’ It with Bucky is a reading program sponsored by the UW Student-Athlete • Commitment to Personal Development Athletic Department in partnership with the Madison Metropoli- 9 • Commitment to Career Development Advisory Council meetings tan School District. The goal is to encourage fourth-grade students • Commitment to Community Service to improve their reading skills. Student-athletes visit classrooms and when a school has Student-Athletes completed its goal, the class earns a visit from Bucky Badger and 9 receives certifi cates. Equally Supporting Others meetings CHAMPS Programs 4 After-Sport Career • Mentors & Violence Prevention Training Development workshops • Grad School Information Session • Senior Meeting • Capitalize Your Future • Investment Club • Counseling Psychology Course • Career Night • After-Sport Group

12 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS CHAMPS Cup The CHAMPS Cup is an all-sport competi- tion, rewarding teams who exemplify all aspects of the student-athlete. Student-athletes earn points for their teams in six categories: Aca- demic Achievement, Athletic Achievement, Personal Enhancement, Community Outreach, Badger Pride and Student-Athlete Advisory Council participation. The former Academic Excellence Banquet was renamed The Buckinghams The men’s and women’s team with the in 2009. Staged in the Capitol Theatre of the Overture Center and taking highest grade point average, as well as the team on the atmosphere of the Academy Awards, including the red carpet, the with the most community service points, are Buckinghams provided great recognition for the hundreds of student- also recognized. athletes honored. More than 450 people attended the 2009 Buckinghams, which featured performances from fi ve student-athletes, and more than 300 awards 2008–09 Team Winners were presented. CHAMPS Cup Women’s Golf Men’s Swimming & Diving Highest GPA Men’s Rowing Women’s Cross Country Community Outreach Men’s Basketball Women’s Rowing

Above: O’Brien Schofi eld from the UW football team performed at the 2009 Buckinghams.

Right: One student-athlete from each of the 23 teams at the UW was recognized for their community service at the Buckinghams.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 13 DDiversityiversity & InclusionInclusion he Diversity and Inclusion Program has been imple- 125 Soul Food Night mented to increase the qualitative campus experience Tfor all student-athletes by addressing the emotional, participants social, intellectual and physical needs of our diverse population. The goal is to build leaders to serve as positive role models and productive members in the community. All members are 115 Attendees at the encouraged to understand the importance of high academic Diversity Barbeque achievements and ultimately increase the qualitative campus experience for ethnic-minority student-athletes. 72 Student-athletes enrolled in counseling psychology courses Student-Athletes Equally Supporting Others Chavon Robinson, SAESO is a registered student organization that strives to a member of the 60 New registered voters for bring together student-athletes of different cultures, ethnici-women’s track and fi eld team, worked Sport the Vote ties, lifestyles, and belief systems to enhance their experienceto sign up student- athletes to vote in on the UW campus. SAESO exists to foster a diverse learningthe 2008 elections. environment, in support of the mission of both the university 60 Student-athletes and the university’s athletic department. of one another and their fellow student body. In addition, attended the Careerlinks: SAESO is devoted to providing the student-athlete popu- SAESO aims to enhance the knowledge and experiences of lation with opportunities to strengthen their understanding UW–Madison student-athletes by providing events, forums, Diversity Networking Event and programming which encourages social interaction be- tween student-athletes, the UW-Madison student body and 30 Student-athletes the Madison community at large. attended movie night at the Kohl Center Programs • Academic Athletic Mentor Partnership – Soul Food Night 22 Participants in work- – Spring Game Post-Competition Social – Promotion Ceremony/Diversity Discussion shops on fi nancial topics • Student-Athletes Equally Supporting Others – Movie night at the Kohl Center • Career Links: Diversity Networking Event • Black History Month Initiatives Former Badger Al Toon (right) talks with Aaron Henry of the UW football team • Diversity Barbeque during the Careerlinks: Diversity Networking Event.

14 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Life Skills Academy The Life Skills Academy is man- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee datory for all fi rst-year student SAAC is a leadership group that provides an outlet for student-athletes athletes. Each athlete must to discuss issues specifi c to dealing with the rigors of student-athlete attend six meetings throughout life. The committee serves as a liaison between the student-athlete the academic year on a number population, coaches and administration, the Big Ten Conference and of life skills topics. The academy the NCAA. SAAC offers input on rules, regulations and policies that offers peer leader training as well directly affect the life of the student-athlete at the UW. as meetings on such topics as ac- SAAC is made up of two student-athlete representatives from each ademic and athletic image, career of the 23 athletic teams at Wisconsin. Two student-athletes represent development, campus resources, SAAC on the UW Athletic Board, attend board meetings and inform diversity, sexual wellness, alcohol the rest of the student-athletes in SAAC of issues that potentially affect education and moped safety. them. SAAC representatives can bring to the board issues voiced at SAAC monthly meetings and serve as the liaison between student- All freshmen student-athletes go through a mandatory orientation in the fall, athletes and the board. which includes games and a box lunch in Camp Randall Stadium. NCAA Choices Grant In 2008–09, the UW received a three-year renewal grant for Programs alcohol education from the • Badger Pride Days • Mr. & Ms. Bucky Competition NCAA. The WisChoices student • Bike racks at the Boathouse • Picnic • Red & White Hunger Fight • Toys for Tots Drive organization has been formed with students and student-ath- letes working in partnership with University Health Services. Several educational programs took place during the year with a variety of different organiza- tions, including the Life Skills Academy. Additional training sessions have been planned for the future. Scott McGowan, the co-founder and chief executive offi cer of the Aftersport Group, addresses a group of student-athletes on life after athletics.

Several members of the 2008–09 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee pose for a group photo.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 15 FFacilityacility UpgradesUpgrades

he 2008–09 season brought a number of signifi - cant changes to various athletic facilities around Kohl Center Upgrades The new Kohl Center fl oor upgraded the playing surface as well campus. Fans had the opportunity to see signifi cant T as increased the effi ciency with which the arena staff can convert changes inside the Kohl Center, including a new fl oor and the wood pieces. The new fl oor is similar to the old one but has a 90 Seats in the courtside seats as well as a new lighting display outside brighter wood surface, a larger motion “W” at center court and a 300 level were added along the walkways in front of the building. Other projects new font spelling out “Wisconsin” and “Badgers” along each base- for men’s basketball from the year included installing new bleachers and fl oor line. inside the UW Field House, the new cross country course at University Ridge, initiating the design for the new 36Suites received hockey/swim facility and many others that will enhance the new carpeting current UW athletic facilities.

28 Courtside seats were added for men’s KOHL CENTER basketball Floor After 10 years of playing on the same surface, the Kohl Center re- ceived a brand new fl oor during the fall of 2008. Badger supporters 10 Decorative light Andy and Susan North purchased and donated the new hardwood Young Badger fans cheer on the men’s basketball team from the brand new courtside seats fi xtures were added to fl oor, which was installed prior to the basketball seasons. installed in fall 2008. the Kohl Center’s facade Courtside Seats Fans with courtside tickets at men’s basketball games saw an up- grade in comfort and style as they sat on new black leather chairs decorated with the Motion W. In addition to the new chairs, new seating opportunities were available for fans in 2008–09. Sixteen new courtside seats, eight on each end line, were added along with approximately 12 seats in the north end corners of the fl oor. New seats became available immedi- ately above the 300-level portals after lowering the railings during spring of 2008. This change created close to 90 new seats with a The new fl oor at the Kohl Center was made possible by a generous donation from Andy and clear view of all the action on the Kohl Center surface. Susan North.

16 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Suite Upgrades Kohl Center All 36 suites at the Kohl Center received new carpeting in time forLighting Project the 2008–09 athletics season. The new carpet is black with grey Senator Herb Kohl specks and a red border. The woodwork inside the suites was also played a big part in the touched up as needed. new additions outside of the main entrance to the Kohl Center. The sena- tor initiated and paid for the large vertical standing lights that were meant to beautify the front facade of the facility. The lights have eight different “scenes” that ra- diate a variety of different colors, but red and white are the primary colors displayed during Badger home events at the Kohl Center. The Wisconsin men’s basketball coaches received a new wall covering and photos commemorating their Big Ten Championships in their lockerroom. Campus design- ers Steve Feren and Gail New light fi xtures like the one pictured above greeted fans as they entered the Kohl Center during Simpson designed the the 2008–09 season. Men’s Basketball Coaches Locker Room lamps, which were installed over the winter. The UW men’s basketball coaches received an upgrade in their The outside of the Kohl Center will receive another addition lockerroom facilities with a new wall covering and photos. The wallsover the summer when 12 metal banners featuring images of various of the lockerroom are decorated with the Big Ten Conference logo,sports will be installed. photos of the 2008 Big Ten regular season and tournament trophies and a large motion W centered in a basketball.

Nicholas Johnson Pavilion The Nicholas Johnson Pavilion, which is the practice facility for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, also received an upgrade. The fl oor was resurfaced during summer of 2008 and the pavilion was re-painted.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 17 FFacilityacility UpgradesUpgrades

UW FIELD HOUSE During the summer of 2009, the UW Field House got a facelift with the refurbishing of the hardwood playing surface for the Badger vol- leyball team as well as new bleachers. What’s gone is the black and red Sport Court that had been the playing surface for the Badgers for the last 11 years. Now, a bright hardwood fl oor with a hard-to- miss motion W at center court will greet fans as they fi le into the bleachers this fall. While the fl oor looks new, technically, it is the old Field House basketball court that underwent a beautiful transformation. The process took a month as crews sanded down the old fl oor, repaired some of the wood and re-painted the surface with volleyball now taking center court. The fl oor can still be used for basketball gamesDICHTER-DEUTSCH CONFERENCE CENTER as the lines for the lanes and three-point arcs were shadowed in. The Dichter-Deutsch Conference Center, inside the north end of The installation of the fl oor will not only provide a new look Camp Randall Stadium and extending into the McClain Center, is to the UW Field House, but also make things easier for the facility a brand new, state-of-the-art, 18,000-square-foot complex featur- workers, who previously had to remove the Sport Court and store it ing 11 classroom-style meeting rooms. Among those rooms are two before any basketball camps and games. team auditoriums and nine position rooms. In addition, there is a Prior to the 2008 volleyball season, the UW All-American wall also fi rst-rate video facility where editing is done, along with a Big Ten received an upgrade. A new mural featuring the 14 Badger All-Ameri- Network studio. The project, which was led by UW alumni Kenny can winners replaced the old life-sized photos that lined the hallway. Dichter and Todd Deutsch, cost approximately $2.2 million and was funded by the following individuals, whose names appear on the outside of the rooms in the complex.

• Team Auditorium: Kenny Dichter and Todd Deutsch • Technology Center: Andrew Boszhardt • Defensive Team Auditorium: Ricky Sandler and Chet Burros • Running Backs Meeting Room: Craig Ross • Defensive Line Meeting Room: Sam Frankfort • Offensive Line Meeting Room: Brian Fisher and Kevin Fisher • Defensive Backs Meeting Room: Jay Peters During the summer of • Tight Ends Meeting Room: Joshua Tarnow 2009, the UW Field • Media Room: Oliver Wiener House fl oor received a face lift as the old • Quarterbacks Meeting Room: Robert Crespi basketball fl oor was • Big Ten Studio Room: David Hammond turned into the new • Pro Scouts Room: Bobby Miller playing surface for the • Media Room Kitchen: Oren Hartman UW volleyball team. • Elevator Lobby Area: Brian Lattman

18 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS THOMAS ZIMMER CHAMPIONSHIP CROSS OTHER PROJECTS completed in 2008–09 COUNTRY COURSE • Bleacher refurbishment at McClimon Soccer Complex In 2009, the men’s and women’s cross country teams have the op-• New hammer throw and fi eld event area for track & fi eld program portunity to compete in their own backyard with the completion of• New high jump and pole vault pits at McClimon Track the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course. Each • Updated home and visitor locker facilities at Goodman Diamond team hosts three meets in the fall of 2009 on the new $250,000 • Contribution to new artifi cial turf band practice fi eld course, located adjacent to University Ridge Golf Course. • Completion of Badger Alley Display through the modern era It features an exterior loop of approximately 2,500 meters and• Waterproofi ng south end zone of Camp Randall Stadium an interior loop of 1,000 meters. Both loops cover the area’s roll- • New women’s hockey coaches locker facilities in the Shell ing hills and valleys, which were left behind by the last ice age. The exterior loop also runs through a section of dense woods, which are afl ame with color in the fall. Nearly the entire course can be viewed by spectators from the start/fi nish area. Grass-covered berms protect the starting area and fi nishing chute as well as provide elevated viewing areas for spectators. UUpp NextNext In addition to the cross country course, the UW golf teams HOCKEY AND SWIM PRACTICE FACILITY received new practice facilities at University Ridge. In 2007, the UW unveiled its comprehensive Athletics Facilities Master Plan. Includ- ed in that plan is a new hockey/swim facility and much progress was made on that facility in 2008. Kahler-Slater Architects of Milwaukee will design the facility, which is expected to break ground in the spring of 2010. This facility, which will be located near the Kohl Center and Southeast Recre- ational Facility off Dayton Street, will serve as a practice and competition rink for the men’s and women’s hockey programs as well as benefi t the UW swimming and diving teams. A 200-by-90 ice sheet and approximately 2,500 seats will serve as the home arena for the Badger women’s team while the men’s hockey team will also practice in this new facility. The swimming and diving teams will receive updated locker rooms, a renovated pool area and an enclosed walk way, which will connect to the athletic training room, strength and conditioning area and other support areas for the programs.

The UW men’s and women’s cross country teams will host three meets at the new Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course in fall of 2009.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 19 GGameame DayDay

adger fans are the best in the nation and they annu- ally show it by supporting their teams. Wisconsin is 2008–09 FANS IN ATTENDANCE Bthe only NCAA Division I school that has six sports Sport Home Events Fans Avg. that rank in the top 15 nationally for home attendance. Football 7 567,616 81,088 4 Men’s Basketball 16 275,680 17,230 Teams at Wisconsin 28 Sellouts Men’s Hockey 22 303,261 13,785 ranked among the The University of Wisconsin sold out 28 events during the 2008–09 Women’s Basketball 17 92,517 5,442 academic year, including all 16 home men’s basketball games at the Volleyball 13 56,539 4,349 top six nationally Kohl Center and all seven home football games at Camp Randall in attendance in Stadium. The men’s hockey team also sold out fi ve games at the Women’s Hockey 20 31,706 1,585 2008–09 Kohl Center. Wrestling 6 6,594 1,099 The men’s basketball program has sold out 105 consecutive Men’s Soccer 10 5,347 535 games at the Kohl Center, dating back to the 2002–03 campaign. Softball 19 4,609 242 Camp Randall Stadium has housed 39 consecutive home foot- Women’s Soccer 10 3,982 398 ball sellout crowds, dating back to 2003. All but 10 of the last 102 home football contests have been played in front of a sellout crowd. Total 140 1,347,851

20 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS HOME AWAY FROM HOME NATIONAL ATTENDANCE RANKINGS For the fi rst time in program history, the UW wrestling team con-The men’s hockey team led the nation in home attendance for the tested a dual meet at the Kohl Center in 2008–09. The Badgers 11th consecutive season and for the 35th time in the last 40 years. ventured away from the UW Field House to host No. 2 Iowa StateThe Badgers averaged 13,785 spectators per game. Wisconsin set and drew 1,905 fans to the Kohl Center. an NCAA record for total attendance, bringing in 303,261 fans for the season. That mark broke the previous UW and NCAA best of 288,593 total fans set in 2006–07.

The women’s hockey team also led the nation in attendance for the third-consecutive year, averaging 1,585 fans per contest.

The volleyball team ranked third nationally in home attendance for the second year in a row. It was the 19th consecutive season that Wisconsin ranked among the top-10 in national attendance. In 2008, the Badgers averaged 4,349 spectators per match.

The men’s basketball team sold out all 16 home games to lead the Big Ten and rank sixth nationally in home attendance. The Badgers drew a GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY program-record 17,230 fans per The Athletic Department regularly sponsors events to give back togame. the Madison-area community. The football team ranked 12th This year’s Quarters for Kids at a women’s basketball game in in the nation in home atten- February, raised nearly $3,700 for Boys and Girls Club of Dane dance, averaging 81,088 fans County. per game with seven sellouts. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee organized a Toys for Tots drive at a men’s hockey game before the holidays. The drive The women’s basketball team brought in 72 new toys and $1,200. ranked 15th nationally in home The Red & White Hunger Fight collected more than four tonsattendance, drawing 5,442 fans to the of food, which culminated with a food drive at a women’s hockey Kohl Center per game. game.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 21 21 MMarketingarketing

he University of Wisconsin Athletic prehensive six-year sponsorship agreement Major corporate sponsors of Department and Learfi eld Sports are in in which adidas serves as the department’s UW Athletics in 2008–09 Tthe midst of an agreement that extends exclusive provider of athletic apparel for all 23 their partnership through 2019. News reports Badger teams. have referred to the agreement as “one of the Coca-Cola and the UW Athletic Depart- best of its kind” in all of collegiate athletics. ment continue their long-standing sponsor- Learfi eld’s on-site operational team—Bad- ship agreement in which Coca-Cola serves as ger Sports Properties—produces and distrib- the exclusive provider of soft drink and sport utes all Badger radio broadcasts, including live- beverages to the UW Athletic Department and game action and coaches shows. In addition, its 23 teams. Badger Sports Properties solicits sponsorships The merchandising partner of UW Athlet- and other support for UW Athletics. Its tal- ics is Gold Country, Inc., which continues to ented team of sales executives assists sponsors operate Bucky’s Locker Room retail stores at in fi nding the right marketing mix, whether it Camp Randall Stadium and at the Kohl Center. is advertising on the game broadcasts or a sign In addition, Bucky’s handles all game-day mer- in Camp Randall Stadium or the Kohl Center. chandising at all UW Athletic facilities and is the Adidas and the UW Athletic Department department’s exclusive Web site merchandise recently completed the third year of a com- sales partner.

22 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS The voices of the Badgers, Mike Lucas and Matt Lepay, host the Badger coaches radio shows, which are free and open to the public.

The 28th annual Coaches Radio Shows Crazylegs Classic drew a One of the great ways to keep up with the Badger head coaches is record 18,679 participants in to catch them at their weekly radio shows throughout the sports 2009. seasons. These free events are held at local restaurants in the Madi- Crazylegs Classic son area and give fans a chance to grab a bite to eat, hang out with friends and listen to (and watch) the UW coaches discuss a variety of For the fourth year in a row, a record number of participants topics relating to their teams or sports. Hosted by Badger radio per- showed their support of the UW Athletic Department by running or sonalities like Matt Lepay and Mike Lucas, the weekly radio shows walking in the Crazylegs Classic. In 2009, 18,679 runners and walk- give UW fans a close-up look at their favorite sports. ers participated in the 28th annual event, which is organized and administered for UW Athletics by the National W Club and a loyal set of long-time race volunteers. Famous Footwear Community Sections The race is named for Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch, the formerCommunity-based organizations, such as Boys and Girls Club of UW–Madison football star and athletic director who was the offi cialAmerica and the YMCA, are offered complimentary admission to starter for every race from 1982 until his death in 2004. Since thatUW football and women’s basketball games. Twenty tickets are fi rst race 27 years ago, more than 183,000 runners and walkers haveprovided for every home football game while 25 tickets are provided taken part and helped raise more than $3 million for UW Athletics.for every weekend Big Ten women’s basketball game.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 23 BBadgersadgers GGiveive BackBack

Fans Days 8,873 T-Shirts Throughout 2008–09, the UW Athletic Department continued to offer a variety of free events for Badger fans of all ages. In August, more than 3,500 fans participated in Family Fun Day at Camp Randall Stadium, where fans were able to get 65,500 Posters autographs and take photos with members of the Badger football team. Also in August, more than 600 volleyball fans were able to 365,000 participate in interactive games with members of the team as well Schedule Cards as watch a free intrasquad scrimmage. An autograph session fol- lowed the scrimmage. During the In October, nearly 2,400 youngsters visited the Kohl Center forannual Badger Kids’ Kids Day at the Kohl. Student-athletes from several Badger teams Fair, Josh joined in for interactive games, locker room tours and autographs. Ogelesby poses for a Participants also received free admission to a women’s hockey game.photo with a young fan. Fans kicked off the 2008-09 basketball season with Night of the Grateful Red, featuring skits, contests and team practice. The Badgers also hosted a family fun day with an intrasquad scrimmage and an au- tograph and photo session. Nearly 5,000 fans attended both events. Men’s hockey always gets in on the action for their annual Skate with the Badgers. More than 800 fans enjoyed the opportunity to skate on the Kohl Center ice and meet their favorite players. During 2008–09, Bucky’s Bud- In April, prior to the spring football game, a record 5,615 dies Kids Club reached nearly fans attended the annual Badger Kids’ Fair. Area youth and their 12,000 members, all for free! families enjoyed interactive games and activities with student-ath- Kids from around the country received newsletters, tickets letes representing all UW sports. Fans were able to get autographs to 15 different athletic events from the student-athletes and coaches that were present. and invitations to team clinics The spring football game also offered free admission to more throughout the year. than 23,000 fans who watched the Cardinal vs. White scrimmage. Nearly 800 kids took part in one of seven sport-specifi c clinics providing the opportu- nity to meet the Badgers and learn from members of the Fans line up to get autographs from the men’s basketball team after the Cardinal vs. White scrimmage in the Kohl Center. UW teams. 1,000 UW Autographed Items were donated at no or little cost to charitable causes throughout the state

24 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Badger Days Free & Discounted Admission Offers Coaches, administrative staff, Bucky Bad- ger and the Spirit Squad toured the state once again during the summer of 2009 as 13 UW Student Nights part of the annual Badger Days outings. The tour started in Green Bay, where 8 Scout Nights more than 700 people enjoyed the event at Lambeau Field. More than 300 fans joined the Badgers in Janesville while 8 Youth Sport Nights more than 700 fans enjoyed a tailgate and Brewer Game at Miller Park in Milwaukee. High School Team Nights In all, nearly 1,800 fans attended Badger 6 Days during the summer. 5 Free Ticket Stub Admission Offers Bookin’ It with Bucky The UW head coaches posed for a photo with the Klement’s Racing Sausages when Badger Days stopped at Miller Park in Milwaukee. 4 Hometown Community Days One of the most popular programs for the UW Athletic Department is Bookin’ It with Bucky. The reading program encour- WEARING RED, THINKING GREEN 3 Five for $5 Mondays at Women’s ages Madison-area elementary school The Athletic Department partnered Basketball children to open a book. Student-athletes with Waste Management to insti- visit schools to read with the children. The tute the “Wear Red. Think Green. program culminates with a visit by Bucky Badgers Recycle.” campaign during 2 Madison Area Independent Sports Badger to the schools who achieve their the 2008 football season. The League Night reading goals. campaign earned a bronze award for sponsorship program activation from the National Association of 2 Veteran Appreciation Days Collegiate Marketing Administrators. Thanks to advertisements, signage, video board Big Brothers/Big Sisters Camera Day messages and the efforts of 100 on-site student volun- 1 teers, the campaign resulted in 2,670 pounds of material being recycled. The campaign was part of a campuswide 1 Madison School Community Rec Night green initiative that also included the Big Ten’s fi rst-ever “carbon-neutral” game when the Badgers hosted Illinois for Homecoming on Oct. 25. 1 Friend of the Program Day

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 25 MMediaedia

s a member of the Big Ten Conference, WisconsinTELEVISION 61 has one of the most high-profi le athletic programs The Big Ten is in the midst of a series of milestone media agree- UW sporting events Ain the country. Every sport at the UW receives ments with CBS, ABC/ESPN and the Big Ten Network to provide national television coverage through the conference’s the conference with its greatest television exposure ever. Fans of were broadcast on the ground-breaking Big Ten Network as well as other net- Wisconsin athletics reap the benefi ts of these agreements. Big Ten Network in works such as CBS, ABC and ESPN. The Badgers are also In 2008–09, the Big Ten’s television partners broadcast every 2008–09, including at a favorite of national print and internet media, and UW home football and men’s basketball regular season game for the least one from 20 of student-athletes and coaches are regularly featured. second consecutive season while also providing twice as much national exposure of women’s basketball than any other conference. the school’s 23 sports The Big Ten’s new media agreements resulted in the broadcast of more than 500 events nationally and regionally during the 2008–09 academic year, compared to 300 events in the fi nal year of the previous agreements.

THE BIG TEN NETWORK The Big Ten Network enjoyed its second year of a 20-year partnership between subsidiaries of the Big Ten and Fox. The Big Ten Network is the fi rst nationally distributed television network dedicated to covering one of the premier collegiate confer- ences in the country. The network currently reach- es approximately 35 million households nation- wide and is available to an estimated 70 million households in the United States and Canada. The network is now available in 22 of the top 25 me- dia markets in the U.S. though agreements with more than 250 cable, satellite and telco affi liates. In addition, Wisconsin Public Television car- ried numerous events tape-delayed on its state- wide network. UW wrestling coach Barry Davis chats with Jim Gibbons from the Big Ten Network during a home match in the UW Field House in 2009.

26 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS In August of 2008, Sports Illustrated released a commerative magazine honoring Wisconsin’s gridiron history and tradition titled, “Wisconsin: A Celebration of Badgers Football.”

NATIONAL COVERAGE On February 14, ESPN’s “College GameDay driven by State Farm” show invaded the Badger athletics was highly visible not Kohl Center to broadcast in front of a live audience. For more than an hour, on-air talents Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Digger Phelps, only on television, but throughout print Hubert Davis and Bob Knight discussed college basketball and previewed ESPN’s and internet media in 2008–09. National broadcast of the Wisconsin vs. Ohio State game. The Badgers would defeat the publications like Sports Illustrated, The Buckeyes, 55-50, that evening. Sporting News and ESPN The Magazine all A raucous crowd of nearly 2,500 watched Knight and Phelps conduct an on- published stories, photos or notes on Wis- court coaching demonstration with Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan and consin student-athletes and coaches. The seniors Joe Krabbenhoft and Marcus Landry. continuing explosion of digital media like “We love to go to a place where you are welcomed, there’s a good crowd and Web sites, blogs, mobile sites, e-mail, text a good scene,” senior producer Michael Fountain would say of Wisconsin. “We love messaging and social networks all keep the to come here. We’d come back in a heartbeat.” Badgers front and center on the national GGameDayameDay athletic scene.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 27 UUWBadgers.comWBadgers.com

isconsin’s athletic program, with its high-profi le 5 million coaches and student-athletes, an unmatched fan PAGE VIEWS page Wbase and media-friendly facilities—is a perfect match for the “Information Age.” Now, more than ever, views per month on Badger athletics is on display around the world and is ac- UWBadgers.com cessible via myriad forms of media, including television, the in 2008–09 World Wide Web, social media networks, mobile technol- ogy, newspapers, radio and on and on.

UWBADGERS.COM The most comprehensive and up-to-date method for following Wisconsin athletics is UWBadgers.com, the offi cial Web site of the Wisconsin Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. First launched on Dec. 25, 1995, the site has collected nearly 400 million page views. Unlike most collegiate Web sites, it is oper- ated independently and managed in-house by members of the UW athletic communications, marketing and Internet services staffs. The site was redesigned in 2006 and has undergone a number of updates all aimed at taking advantage of the latest technologies. The site contains more than 27,000 pages of information, 16,000 photos and 1,900 videos, 900 Blogs, 9,000 pdfs and 17,000 headlines all available to fans worldwide. And for those on the go, remember UW- Badgers.com/mobile. Showing the global impact of the Web, fans from an average of 116 countries per month see the site and a record 135 countries viewed UWBadgers.com in November of 2007. UWBadgers.com has experienced double-digit growth in 11 of its 13 years, and in 2008–09 averaged a record of nearly fi ve million page views per month. The site set an all-time monthly high of 7,753,999 page views in November of 2008.

UWBadgers.com/mobile

28 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS SSocialocial MMediaedia

ollowing the trend of celebrities and many news outlets, the UW Athletic program has created an ac- Ftive presence on several social media pages including Twitter, Facebook, Digg and Mixx.

FACEBOOK The athletic program has a Facebook account which has more than 35,000 friends and we have connected with many fans who may not have visited our main Web site, UWBadgers.com. We use these social media sites to send short notes that highlight items found on our Web site or remind people of events happening the same day.

TWITTER Since starting on Twitter in time for football signing day on Feb. 4, the site has grown to over 1,500 followers (people who sign on to follow our tweets). Many of them ask to have the tweets appear as text messages on their phones. We have also expanded to Twitter sites for many of our sports. We are interested in reaching all of our fans in whatever media they choose to follow the Badgers. Our main Twitter site, Twitter.com/UWBadgersdotcom, grows daily which follows the Twitter trend as the fastest growing social Web site.

DIGG & MIXX Digg.com and Mixx.com are other social media sites where we can share our Web content and our videos. We truly appreciate our fans and will continue to build our relationships with them by using the latest technology available. More than 35,000 FANS AND FRIENDS on facebook.com/WisconsinBadgers

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 29 FFinancesinances 2008–09 Operating Revenue Budget

The 2008–09 season marked the seventh consecutive year that UW Ath- letics had a positive net fi nancial margin. The enthusiasm and support of Badger fans boosted revenue to record levels through season ticket sellouts in football and men’s basketball, as well as several sell- outs in men’s hockey. All premium seating opportunities—Camp Randall suites and club seats and Kohl Center suites, club seats and courtside seats—also were sold out. The continued generosity of donors to athletics, as well as increased revenue from conference television agreements and the department’s multi-media rights agreement with Learfi eld Sports, helped the department reach those record revenue numbers and will help UW Athletics fully fund its 23 sports, address its long-term facility and staffi ng needs, and continue to share revenue to benefi t the campus as a whole.

30 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS 2008–09 Operating Expense Budget UW Athletics Economic Impact on the Madison Area In addition to Badger sporting events, the University of Wisconsin is very active in hosting a variety of other events in athletic department facilities. In 2008–09, nearly two million people attended nearly 600 events on the UW campus in athletic facilities. Included in that list is seven state tournaments with nearly 200,000 in attendance, six concerts with more than 52,000 spectators and 216 athletic facility tours with more than 9,000 fans.

582 Events held in UW athletic facilities

216 Facility tours

13 WIAA state tournaments

11 UW and high school graduation ceremonies

Ticket Sales History 1,860,000Total attendees

The 2008 UW Football Family Fun Day drew more than 3,500 fans to Camp Randall Stadium.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 31 CComplianceompliance

he two main functions of the compliance offi ce are to edu- cate and monitor. With respect to education, the compliance Tstaff meets with and disseminates information to coaches, student-athletes and other staff, providing materials on the some- times complex application of NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules. The compliance offi ce has continued to expand its education pro- gram, utilizing different activities to increase awareness of NCAA, Big Ten, WCHA and institutional rules and to foster a “compliance conscience.”

Education Initiatives to Select Compliance Customers • Enrolled Student-Athletes In 2008–09, the compliance offi ce began sending out coaches’ compliance questions of the Compliance offi ce staff members meet with all student-athletes twiceweek as a new educational initiative. Associate Athletic Director for Student Services Steve Waterfi eld a year to review pertinent rules. In addition, the compliance offi ce sends educational emails to all student-athletes. The compliance newsletter. Also, many staff members consult the compliance offi ce department engages in • Coaches throughout the year for interpretations of NCAA rules. many different Members of the compliance offi ce staff attend the bi-monthly all- • Representatives of Athletics Interests coaches meetings and present pertinent educational information. educational activities This group, which includes UW alumni, donors, employers of In addition, coaches receive emails from the compliance offi ce and as a proactive way student-athletes and other boosters, receives most of its informa- meet with a compliance staff member every year. tion from the compliance offi ce via educational mailings. Cards and to spread awareness The compliance offi ce also provides educational sessions to help other educational materials are packaged with larger mailings from of NCAA rules and coaches prepare for the annual NCAA Coaches Certifi cation Exam. other departments, such as the Athletic Ticket Offi ce or the Badger The NCAA requires all coaches pass this test in order to recruit off- guidelines to a wide Fund, so that the compliance educational information has a broader campus. array of groups. impact. NCAA rule reminders are also placed in the suites at Camp Randall and the Kohl Center. Compliance information pertinent to • Athletic Department Staff representatives of athletics interests can also be found on the compli- The compliance offi ce provides timely reminders to Athletic ance page on the athletic department Web site: UWBadgers.com/ Department staff members and distributes information on rule compliance/boosters/. changes. New staff members receive an orientation with a compli- ance staff member. All staff members receive a monthly compliance

32 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Monitoring Initiatives to determine how the violation occurred, how the violation could The compliance offi ce monitors athletic department activities by have been prevented and how to prevent the violation from864 recur- ring. Among other actions resulting from a violation, the compli- reviewing documentation submitted by coaches and staff on a vari- RULE INTERPRETATIONS ety of activities including practice times, travel itineraries, commu- ance offi ce may modify or develop a form that will promote future nication with prospective student-athletes, donation requests and compliance with the rule. provided by the occasional meals. Monitoring helps the compliance offi ce identify A new monitoring initiative enacted in 2008–09 was compliancethe cre- staff to and reduce areas where the institution and athletic program are ation of web-based forms for student-athletes and coaches.athletic department most at risk for violating NCAA, Big Ten, WCHA and institutional Using electronic web-based forms instead of paper copies resulted rules. in the elimination of more than 12,800 pieces of paper previouslystaff members during If a violation occurs, the compliance offi ce self-reports the used for the fall student-athlete compliance orientation. the 2008–09 season. violation. The self-reporting process requires the compliance offi ce

The UW Compliance Department provides a variety of educational materials for season ticket holders, donors, staff and coaches, student-athetes and other supporters. Left: An educational postcard sent in all bowl ticket mailings. Above and right: Annual gambling reminder sent to all staff and student- athletes regarding the NCAA basketball tournaments.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 33 AAthleticsthletics & StaffStaff

2008–09 ATHLETIC BOARD SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Chair: Walter Dickey Vince Sweeney, senior associate director of NCAA Faculty Representatives: Walter Dickey and Sheila McGuirk external relations; oversees athletic communi- Big Ten Representative: Walter Dickey cations, marketing, ticket offi ce, web services, WCHA Faculty Representatives: Walter Dickey and Sheila McGuirk video services and men’s basketball; liasion Athletic Board Members: Jeff Anders, Dale Bjorling, Philip Brown, to Adidas, Badger Sports Properties, Bucky’s Dale Carruthers, Mark Covaleski, Norman Fost, Adam Gamoran, Locker Room, licensing and the Big Ten Net- Kenneth Goldstein, Judith Harackiewicz, Jerlando Jackson, Ron work. Leafblad, Shelia McGuirk, Michael Plesha, Claudia Pogreba, Barb Smith, David Zimmerman Walter Dickey ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTORS Student-Athlete Representatives: Nick Fulton, Caitlin Dupont Alumni Representatives: Ab Nicholas, David Zoerb John Chadima, director of capital projects and golf course operations with responsibilities for facilities planning and management; liaison to Department of Athletics University Ridge Golf Course and has direct The UW Department of Athletics is headed by Director of supervision of equipment, football, wrestling and Athletics Barry Alvarez and his senior staff of associate ath- men’s and women’s golf. letic directors. The department operates in conjunction with oversight from the UW Athletic Board, as well as two faculty Terry Gawlik, director of sports administration athletics representatives. Alvarez oversees an athletic depart- and senior woman administrator; gender equity ment staff of more than 330 employees. plan and coaches meeting coordinator, equity and diversity liasion; has direct supervision of women’s EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s Shawn Eichorst, chief of staff, is the liaison to and women’s track and fi eld and volleyball. university administration, the UW Athletic Board, the Big Ten Conference, state government, the John Jentz, director of business operations, is NCAA, and legal affairs; direct supervision of risk the liaison for fi nance, personnel and Worldtek; management, student-athlete discipline policy and oversees the operations of the business offi ce, department head coordinator. technical services and human resources; has direct supervision of foreign country, bowl and postseason travel, along with men’s and wom- en’s rowing.

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STAFF HONORS Marija Pientka, director of development; oversees the department’s fundraising activities, Women’s hockey coach Mark Johnson was named Green. Badgers Recycle.” recycling program earned including the Badger Fund; has direct super- the head coach of the U.S. Women’s Hockey team a bronze award for sponsorship program activation vision of men’s and women’s tennis and the for the 2010 Olympics ... Men’s basketball coach from the National Association of Collegiate Market- spirit squad; serves as liaison with the Wiscon- Bo Ryan led the U.S. to a bronze medal at the ing Administrators ... Men’s basketball coach Bo sin Alumni Association, UW Foundation, the 2009 World University Games and serves on the Ryan served on the NCAA men’s basketball Aca- marching band and Booster Clubs. USA Basketball Advisory Staff ... Assistant athletic demic Progress Rate committee; is on the board of director Justin Doherty served as fi rst vice presi- directors for the National Association of Basketball Sean Frazier, director of events and facilities; dent for the College Sports Information Directors Coaches; and served on the board of directors for oversees the day-to-day operations of event of America ... Equipment Director Terry Schlatter the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association ... management, food and beverage, strength and served as treasurer on the Board of Directors for Director of marketing Kevin Kluender completed conditioning, custodial operations, campus out- the National Operating Committee on Standards the Sports Management Institute Executive Program reach, recreational sports and men’s and women’s for Athletic Equipment ... Assistant track and fi eld ... University Ridge General Manager Mike Gaspard coach Mark Guthrie was inducted into the U.S. was nominated by the Wisconsin PGA as Merchan- hockey; liaison to the WCHA, Dean’s Council Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Associa- diser of the Year in the Public Golf Course category and facility operations. tion Hall of Fame ... Women’s hockey coach Mark ... Executive director of the National W Club Terry Johnson was the recipient of the 2009 Red Smith Murawski served as the director of the National Steve Waterfi eld, director for student services; Award, given annually to an individual who has Letterwinners Association ... Assistant men’s golf has direct supervision of compliance, academic contributed or continues to contribute to sports coach Brian Brodell qualifi ed to play in the 2009 services, sports medicine, departmental poli- either on or off the fi eld in the state of Wisconsin US Bank Championship ... Associate athletic direc- cies and men’s and women’s soccer; liaison for .... Men’s track and fi eld coach Ed Nuttycombe tor Marija Pientka served as the 3rd vice president academic affairs. was inducted into the Madison Sports Hall of Fame of the National Association of Athletic Develop- in 2008 ... Men’s golf coach Jim Schuman was ment Directors ... The Wisconsin Spirit Squad had inducted into the Wisconsin State Golf Association three top-six fi nishes at the 2009 UCA/UDA College Hall of Fame in 2009 ... Associate athletic direc- Cheerleading and Dance Team National Champion- tor Terry Gawlik served on the NCAA Division I ships. The dance team placed fourth in the hip hop women’s volleyball committee ... Assistant athletic category and fi fth in the jazz competition. Bucky director Tim Wise served as the vice chair of NCAA Badger placed sixth in the mascot competition Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee ... Assistant Athletic Director Doug Tiedt was the and also served on the NCAA Woman of the Year Region III Director of the National Association of selection committee ... The “Wear Red. Think Academic Advisors for Athletics

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 35 NNationalational W ClubClub

he National W Club’s primary functions are to serve its membership and to support the UW TAthletic Department. The organization assists the department in hosting a number of events including the Hall of Fame, Crazylegs Classic and sport and team reunions. The National W Club leads all letterwinner organiza- tions in the country in active (dues paying) membership at 34 percent. With more than 6,000 total members, more than 2,000 are active members.

Concessions The W Club had its second-highest year to date in concessions sales, generating more than $4,500,000 in revenue at UW sporting events. The club also produces the game programs for football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s hockey and volleyball in conjunc- tion with the UW’s athletic communications staff. The men’s hockey More than 130 people gathered in Madison to celebrate the Wisconsin boxing legacy on program was the best in the nation, while the women’s basketball andJune 5, 2009. Pictured are Wisconsin’s national champions who were in attendance during football programs also ranked among the top fi ve in the country. the festivities. The boxing reunion marked one of seven reunion and alumni weekends held by the W Club in 2008–09.

Current Student-Athletes Crazylegs Classic Despite thunderstorms and pouring rain, 18,679 registered runners The National W Club sponsored or co-sponsored eight events for and walkers set yet another participant and revenue record for the current student-athletes during the year, including the Senior Steak 28th annual Crazylegs Classic. Fry and letterjacket ceremonies in Heritage Hall, as well as diversity Jeff Skiles served as Grand Marshall for the event. Skiles worked networking events and Student-Athlete Career Night at the Kohl as fi rst offi cer for US Airways Flight 1549 that safely landed in the Center. New for 2008–09 were The Buckinghams, a formal affair Hudson River in January. Former Badger track and fi eld great Suzy held at the Overture Center to honor academic excellence in the Favor-Hamilton served as the offi cial greeter at the start of the walk. athletic department. The club also sponsors the W Club Community Service Award, which honors one student-athlete from each sport who is a leader in performing community service.

36 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS NationalWClub.com provides daily updates of news, photos, an online $45,000Raised for directory and other valuable information endowed scholarships at the 18th annual Tom Weisner Reunions Hall of Fame Induction Badger Desert Classic The National W Club and the UW Athletic Department Nine former Badgers were inducted into the UW Athletic/ played host to fi ve sport reunions and two alumni week- National W Club Hall of Fame on Aug. 29, 2008. Their ends during the 2008–09 season. induction brings the total number of members to 163. 3,700 Hungry at- Both the men’s and women’s swimming programs tendees at the Chili Kickoff, in held 100-year anniversary reunions, while women’s hockey2008 Hall of Fame Inductees conjunction with the Wisconsin celebrated its 10-year history. The 1998 Big Ten Foot- Administration Alumni Association, before the ball Champions and 1999 Rose Bowl Champions held Otto Breitenbach—Administrator, 1973–88 their 10-year reunion. Finally, UW boxing held ‘The Last Minnesota football game Round’ reunion to gather boxing alumni for one fi nal Heritage Era time. Both men’s basketball and men’s hockey welcomed Milo Lubratovich—Football, 1928–30 alumni weekends during the year. Sidney Williams, Jr.—Football, 1956–58 2,000 Revelers attend- Contemporary Era ed the Badger Blast before the Craig Norwich—Men’s Hockey, 1974–77 Penn State football game Rick Olson—Men’s Basketball, 1983–86 Megan Scott—Women’s Basketball, 1983–84; Track, 1984; Volleyball, 1983–84 Made for a Troy Vincent—Football, 1988–91 1,200 successful Champs Sports Bowl Special Service Palmer “Butch” Strickler—Special Service–Butch’s Tailgate, held in partnership Bologna Bash with the Wisconsin Alumni Tom Wiesner—Special Service–Badger Desert Classic Association

320 Members and their guests attended the annual

Members of the UW banquet women’s track and fi eld and cross country teams model their new letter jackets awarded in the fall.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 37 DDevelopmentevelopment

o sustain the kind of academic and athletic success that has made the University of Wisconsin-Madison one of the na- 2008 Wisconsin Athletics Gift Summary Ttion’s fi nest athletic programs, widespread support is impor- tant. Ultimately, the success depends in great part on the collective loyalty and generosity of alumni, fans and friends. One of the areas Annual Fund $10,000,000 in which people can support Wisconsin Athletics is through fi nancial Suites & Club Seats $7,950,000 contributions. Because the UW Athletic Department is self-sustaining and Endowments $1,800,000 receives no state funding for its operating budget, private support is essential for the scholarship and facility needs of nearly 800 student- Facility Projects $1,720,000 athletes who compete in 23 sports. Annually nearly 15,000 individuals and companies—from all 50 Total Gifts $21,470,000 states—make a contribution to the athletic department to support such areas as the annual fund (unrestricted and sport-specifi c), suites and club seats, facility projects and endowments. A great big “Thank You” goes out to those who have invested in excellence.

Badgers take time to say “Thank you!” More than 230 Badger student-athletes from all 23 UW teams made phone calls this past year to thank donors to Wisconsin Athletics in a Private support for Wisconsin Athletics remains high with 14,743 individuals or companies making gifts in “Thank-a-Thon.” In just four evenings, these volunteers reached out to 5,400 donors. 2008—one of the largest intercollegiate athletics donor bases in the country! These loyal and generous donors participate at a variety of annual giving levels. This graphic shows donors based on annual giving level—all providing valuable support for Badger student-athletes.

38 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Annual Giving Unrestricted and program-specifi c giving through the annual fund A Broad Base of Support Incredible “State” Support provides the athletic department the opportunity to meet immediate The support for Badger Athletics has Although the Athletic Department is funding needs like scholarships, facility improvements, equipment, signifi cantly grown in recent years, self-sustaining and receives no state travel and other important operational expenses for Wisconsin’s and that growth has come from indi- funds, 86 percent of all donors to student-athletes. viduals and companies participating Wisconsin Athletics are residents of The annual fund enjoyed a record year in 2008, hitting an all- at various annual levels. An impres- the state of Wisconsin and contribute time high of $10 million. Loyal Badger fans have doubled gifts made sive 79 percent of donors to Wiscon- 81 percent of all gift dollars received. sin Athletics contribute at the Cap- to the annual fund over the past seven years. tain’s ($50-$999) club level. These Cost of Scholarships donors offer a valuable foundation of In 2008, the Wisconsin Athletic De- support that helps to make Wiscon- partment was responsible for more sin’s broad-based program possible. than $9 million in expenses associat- ed with student-athlete scholarships. Upgrades Drive Growth With tuition continuing to increase, It goes without saying that Wiscon- it is anticipated the UW’s scholarship sin fans support their Badgers with a bill will exceed $10 million by 2011. passion—both vocally and fi nancially. Gift funds are used exclusively to pay When Wisconsin Athletics asked for the education of Badger student- patrons to increase their annual gift, athletes, which is why the Athletic supporters met the challenge. In Department places such an emphasis 2008, 11 percent of our donors on raising funds for scholarships.

PGA veterans Andy North (red shirt) and Steve Stricker (pointing) put on a golf clinic during the Legends (1,627 individuals or companies) in- of Wisconsin Classic. creased their annual giving level over Badger Nation the previous year. Wisconsin Athletics has 14,743 active donors and they can be found across Did you know? the United States and even abroad. Most gifts to UW Athletics Ninety-fi ve percent of donors to With a strong foundation at home are unrestrictedWisconsin Athletics are individuals in Wisconsin, donors reside in all 50 (85 percent) while 15 and fi ve percent are businesses. Fifty- states. Wisconsin Athletics remains percent are designated three percent of donors to Wisconsin committed to broadening its reach, to support Athletics are not alumni of the UW– and fi nding supporters throughout a specifi c program area. Madison. the world.

2008-09 ANNUAL REPORT 39 Suites and Club Seats Wisconsin fans across the country continued to show their generosity as all Camp Randall Stadium and Kohl Center suites and club seats were sold out. Each of these premium seating opportunities provide patrons with a long list of spe- cial amenities that enhance the Badger game day experience. Gifts raised through these opportunities collectively provide the athletic department with nearly $7.95 million each year that is used primarily to cover the costs of building the Kohl Center and renovating Camp Randall Stadium. Endowments The athletic department’s endowed scholarship program continues to grow, with the market value of the athletics Mark Burish (left), Helen Burish and Nikki Burish pose with Blake Geoffrion from the men’s endowment standing at $26.3 million at the close of 2008. hockey team at the annual Endowment Donor Appreciation Luncheon. Currently, endowed funds provide the division with more than $1.6 million in spendable income per year, representing Wisconsin Athletics is proud to announce the establish- one of our strongest assurances for a permanent and predict- ment or enhancement of the following endowed funds in able income source in these critically important areas. 2008: In addition to scholarship support, an endowment gift • Jeff and Kim Beckmann Football Scholarship also may be applied—at the direction of the donor—to meet • Bob and Kari Breunig Football Scholarship other funding needs such as operating costs, coaching and • Cohen Family Football Scholarship administrative positions and special equipment. • Martell Family General Athletics Scholarship This year, a record number of loyal UW supporters rec- • Tim and Beth Mielcarek Men’s Basketball Scholarship ognized the department’s need and in turn, made a gener- • Scaletta Family Women’s Basketball Scholarship ous contribution to endow an athletic scholarship in their • Frank A. Wiesner Memorial Football Scholarship honor. Ten funds were established or enhanced in 2008, • Greg and Jenny Williams Wrestling Scholarship bringing the department’s overall total to nearly 150 en- • John S. Wright Football Scholarship dowed athletic funds. • DeForest Zieglers Women’s Athletics Scholarship

40 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Facility Projects A key component to the success of Badger student-athletes and enjoyment of fans is the availability of modern athletic facilities. Over the past decade, Wisconsin Athletics—due in large part to the generosity of Badger fans—has been able to renovate or construct athletic facilities such as the Kohl Cen- ter, Camp Randall Stadium and Porter Boathouse. The Ath- letic Department continues to invest in its infrastructure. This past year, the Athletic Department completed or began the following facility projects, all of which were made possible by Donors to the Dichter-Deutsch Football Conference Center were recognized on fi eld during the generous private support from passionate Badger donors. home football game vs. Penn State on Oct. 11, 2008.

Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course Dichter-Deutsch Football Conference Center Opened in the fall of 2008, the Thomas Zimmer Champion- Inside Camp Randall Stadium and the McClain Center is a ship Cross Country Course is located adjacent to University brand new, state-of-the-art, 18,000-square-foot complex fea- Ridge Golf Course and offers the best of both worlds for turing 11 classroom-style meeting rooms. Among those rooms runners and spectators. Leadership gifts from Thomas Zimmer are two team auditoriums and six position rooms. In addition, and Charles La Bahn covered the entire cost of the project. there is a fi rst-rate video facility where editing is done, along Due to the generosity of these two individuals, the new run- with a Big Ten Network studio. ning course will greatly benefi t our nationally renowned men’s The $2.2 million Dichter-Deutsch Football Conference and women’s cross country programs. Center was completed and dedicated on October 10, 2008. In addition to leaderships gifts received from UW alums Kenny Dichter and Todd Deutsch, a total of 15 alumni made contributions in support of the project which was funded en- tirely by private gifts. Various rooms and areas in the complex are named in recognition of the individual donors: Team Auditorium: Kenny Dichter and Todd Deutsch; Technology Center: Andrew Boszhardt; Defensive Team Auditorium: Ricky Sandler and Chet Burros; Running Backs Meeting Room: Craig Ross; Defensive Line Meeting Room: Sam Frankfort; Offensive Line Meeting Room: Brian Fisher and Kevin Fisher; Defensive Backs Meeting Room: Jay Peters; Tight Ends Meeting Room: Joshua Tarnow; Media Room: Oliver Wiener; Quarterbacks Meeting Room: Robert Crespi; Big Ten Studio Room: David Hammond; Pro Scouts Room: Bobby Miller; Media Room Kitchen: Oren Hartman; Elevator Lobby Area: Brian Lattman

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