Letter from Barry Alvarez 2 Development 32 Men’s Soccer 49 NCAA Championship Teams 3 Men’s Basketball 36 Women’s Soccer 50 Year in Review 4 Women’s Basketball 37 Softball 51 Academics 8 Men’s Cross Country 38 Men’s Swimming & Diving 52 CHAMPS 12 Women’s Cross Country 39 Women’s Swimming & Diving 53 Facilities 14 Football 40 Men’s Tennis 54 Game Day 16 Men’s Golf 42 Women’s Tennis 55 Marketing 18 Women’s Golf 43 Men’s Track & Field 56 Badgers Give Back 20 Men’s Hockey 44 Women’s Track & Field 58 Media 22 Women’s Hockey 45 Volleyball 60 Finances 24 Men’s Rowing 46 Wrestling 61 Compliance 26 Women’s Openweight Rowing 47 2007–08 Results 62 Athletic Staff 28 Women’s Lightweight Rowing 48 2008–09 Game Plan 74 National W Club 30

2006-07 ANNUAL REPORT 1 Dear Friends of Badger Athletics, n behalf of the staff and student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin Athletic Depart- ment, I want to say thank you for your continued support of the Badgers. O As you will read elsewhere in this 2007–08 Annual Report, last season was filled with great Badger moments. The year included two national rowing championships, record-setting performances by a number of Badger teams and a No. 18 ranking in the prestigious Directors’ Cup, one of the highest finishes in school history. There also was plenty of other good news to share regarding the off-the-playing-field performance of our student-athletes, both in the classroom, where they continued their strong academic performance, and in the community, where they continued to volunteer their time and energy in a The year included two variety of community service projects throughout the year. national champion- All of these accomplishments are a credit to the student-athletes and coaches who made it hap- ships, six conference pen. But it’s also a credit to those of you who support Badger Athletics throughout the year. None titles, record-setting of that success would have been possible without your undying loyalty and support. performances by a There is no question that we will continue to face many challenges in the upcoming season, but number of Badger we’re hopeful that we can continue to build upon the successes of the past. I know that our stu- teams, outstanding dent-athletes and staff will work hard to represent this great institution well and to make you proud academics and to be a supporter of Badger Athletics. community service, As we embark on another journey in the 2008–09 season, we again say thank you. Your contin- and an 18th-place ued support has enhanced the collegiate experience for all of our student-athletes at Wisconsin. finish in the prestigious On Wisconsin! Directors’ Cup.

Barry Alvarez Director of Athletics

2 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Team national Championships Photo by Andrew Ong Andrew Photo by 2 Women’s Lightweight Rowing

Men’s Rowing

2007–08 Directors’ Cup Final Standings School Points 1. Stanford 1461.0 2. UCLA 1182.0 3. Michigan 1161.0 4. Arizona State 1146.0 5. Texas 1129.5 6. Florida 1126.75 7. California 1119.0 8. Louisiana State 1081.66 9. Penn State 1041.0 10. Georgia 1040.0 11. Ohio State 1033.75 12. Texas A&M 1031.0

Photo by David E rickson Photo by 13. Southern California 1011.25 14. North Carolina 977.5 15. Florida State 970.5 16. Tennessee 952.75 17. Virginia 869.0 18. Wisconsin 829.5 19. Duke 820.0 20. Auburn 761.5 21. Notre Dame 760.5 22. Washington 745.25 23. Oklahoma 713.0 24. Arkansas 696.0 25. Alabama 683.0

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Year2007-08 in Review

n 2007–08, the University of Wisconsin con- Team post-season tinued its winning ways, claiming two nation- 18 appearances Ial championships. The Badgers also added six conference crowns. Team conference Wisconsin’s rowing teams dominated the 2008 Inter- titles 6 collegiate Rowing Association National Championships. The men’s varsity eight capped off an undefeated season by winning National Coach its eighth national title and first since 1990. of the Year honors 1 The women’s lightweight rowing team ascended to the top of the medal stand as well, winning its fourth IRA title Conference Coach in the last five years. of the Year honors 2 UW nearly captured a third national title in women’s hockey, advancing to the NCAA title game for the third First-team All-Americans straight season. The Badgers finished one win short of their 23 third consecutive national championship. The men’s rowing team celebrated its first national title since 1990. The men’s basketball team followed up its record-break- Photo by Andrew Ong Conference Athletes ing 2006–07 season with a fantastic 2007–08 campaign. The 4 of the Year On the conference level, Wisconsin won Big Ten titles in Badgers set school records for wins (31) and conference vic- men’s cross country, men’s indoor track and field and men’s tories (16), capturing both the Big Ten Conference regular- basketball (regular-season and tournament) while the men’s First-team season and tournament titles in the same season for the first All-Conference selections rowing and women’s lightweight rowing teams both claimed 32 time in school history. the Eastern Sprints titles. Eighteen of the UW’s 23 teams qualified for post-season UW fans also had a banner season showing their support Academic competition. Several teams had notable post-season perfor- 4 All-District honors for the Badgers. Every football game was sold out and Wis- mances. The men’s cross country team placed fifth at the NCAA consin opens 2008 with a 14-game winning streak at Camp championships, its ninth consecutive top-five finish at the Randall Stadium. The Kohl Center has been sold out for national meet. The men’s hockey team returned to the NCAA men’s basketball for 89 consecutive games and the Badgers tournament for the fourth time in the last five seasons and was own the second-best home record in the country over the an overtime goal away from advancing to the Frozen Four. For last seven seasons. Men’s hockey led the national attendance the third time in the last six seasons, Bo Ryan’s Badgers ad- rankings for the 10th straight year while women’s volleyball vanced to the Sweet 16. The women’s rowing team placed 10th shattered its own Big Ten record, averaging 5,050 spectators at the NCAA Championships, equaling its second-highest finish per match. in school history.

4 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Players share Paul Bunyan’s Axe with the Badger fans that made the trip to Minneapolis.

2007–08 Athletes of the Year Travis Beckum – Football jolene anderson – Beckum was a finalist for the John Mackey Award as the Women’s Basketball nation’s top tight end after leading the nation’s tight ends in receiving yards (982) and ranking second in receptions Anderson finished (75). He was a Walter Camp first-team All-America selec- her stellar career as tion and named college football’s “Tight End of the Year” UW’s all-time scor- by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio. A consensus ing leader (2,312 first-team All- points). The 2008 For the third time in the past four years, the Big Ten choice, Big Ten Player of the University of Wisconsin won the annual Bor- Beckum’s 75 Year by the media, der Battle Trophy. receptions are Anderson was also Wisconsin scored in 17 events totaling 465 most ever for named the Frances points while Minnesota scored in 15 events for a Badger tight Pomeroy Naismith 415 points. For the third time, the competition end. National Player of came down to the last weekend. The Badger Jolene Anderson, UW’s all-time leading the Year. That award men’s track and field team finished higher than scorer, won a gold medal as a member of the is presented annually USA U21 team in the summer of 2007. the Golden Gophers at the Big Ten Outdoor Travis Beckum was by the Naismith Me- Championships, guaranteeing a UW win. a first-team All- morial Basketball Hall of Fame to the nation’s outstanding After four seasons of the Border Battle, American last year and led all tight ends female collegian 5-8 or under. A two-time, first-team All- the score is 3-1 in favor of Wisconsin. The nationally with 75 Big Ten selection and two-time Big Ten scoring champion, annual battle for border supremacy between receptions. That is Anderson was drafted in the second round (23rd overall) a school record for the athletic departments at the University tight ends. by the Connecticut Sun in the 2008 WNBA draft. of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota is determined by awarding points to the school which wins in head-to-head competition or to the team which finishes higher at the Big Ten championship in the 11 sports in which Ed the Badgers and Golden Gophers don’t have a Bo Ryan Nuttycombe Jerry Men’s Schumacher head-to-head competition. Men’s Track The overall winner of the season-long Basketball & Field Men’s Cross event wins the Border Battle Trophy for display Jim Phelan Big Ten Indoor Country on its campus. National Coach Coach of the Big Ten of the Year Year Coach of the Year

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Women’s hockey made its third Other Notable Performers Women’s Swimming 3 straight appearance in the NCAA Brandon Bethke—Men’s Track Set a Big Ten record in the 200-yard championship game Named the Big Ten Indoor Track Athlete freestyle relay. The team of seniors Hannah of the Year after winning conference titles in McClurg and Jackie Vavrek and freshmen Men’s cross country won its ninth both the 3,000 and 5,000 meters. He also Maggie Meyer and Kelsey Gergen swam 9 consecutive Big Ten earned All-America honors by placing ninth to a time of 1:28.51. Vavrek also set the championship, a league record in the 3,000 meters. Big Ten record in the 50-yard freestyle on her way to winning her second consecutive league title. Men’s basketball won a record 31 Moritz Baumann—Men’s Tennis games in 2007-08 and a record 16 Became the first Badger to be selected to 31 Matt Withrow—Men’s Cross Country Big Ten games the NCAA singles tournament since Danny Westerman in 2002. Named the Big Ten Athlete of the Year after winning the conference title, leading Men’s track won a Big Ten-record Brittney Dolgner—Volleyball the Badgers to their ninth consecutive team eighth consecutive conference 8 Earned second-team All-America honors, title. Withrow went on to earn All-America indoor championship becoming the first UW sophomore to be honors, placing 17th at the NCAA champi- named to the honor team. She was also onship. Men’s rowing won the eighth IRA named to the All-Big Ten team for the 8 national title in program history second year in a row. Dan Woltman—Men’s Golf and also added the Eastern Sprints Became the first golfer in UW history to title, winning national and confer- Katrina Rundhaug—Women’s Track qualify as an individual for consecutive NCAA ence titles in the same season for Won the Big Ten indoor title in the 5,000 Championships. the first time in program history meters and finished fifth at the NCAA In- door meet, earning All-America honors. Jinelle Zaug—Women’s Hockey Women’s lightweight rowing won Became the Badgers’ career leader in goals, From left: Moritz Baumann, Katrina Rundhaug, 4 its fourth IRA national title in the game-winning goals, power-play goals and Jackie Vavrek, Matt Withrow, Brittney Dolgner, last five years games played. Jinelle Zaugg, Brandon Bethke

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

Basketball Softball 15–40 3–14/11th — Men 31-5 16-2/1st Sweet Sixteen Women 16–14 9–9/T7th WNIT 2nd round Swimming Men 4–5 1–4/7th 39th Cross Country Women 8–1 4–0/6th 22nd Men — 1st 5th Women — 6th 20th Tennis Men 18-10 8-2/2nd Second Round Football 9-4 5-3/4th Outback Bowl Women 10–14 2–8/T9th — 21st/24th Final Rankings Indoor Track & Field Golf Men — 1st T38th Men — 8th NCAA Regional Women — 4th T39th Women — 6th — Outdoor Track & Field Hockey Men — 2nd T21st Men 16–17–7 11–12–5/6th NCAA Reg. Final Women — T6th T31st Women 29–9–3 20–5–3/3rd Runner-up Volleyball 26–5 17–3/2nd Second Round Rowing Men — 1st 1st Wrestling 14-4-1 5–3/6th 17th Openweight Women — 2nd 10th Lightweight Women — 1st 1st Finishes indicated are for NCAA or other national championships Soccer with the exception of football, which is bowl game result and final Men 6–7–6 0–3–3/6th — poll position. Women 6–11–1 2–8–0/10th —

Junior Dan Woltman became the first golfer in UW history to qualify as an individual for back- to-back NCAA championships.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 7 Academics

tudent-athletes at the University of Wisconsin are students first and athletes second and that was Sreflected in the number of Badgers who received academic honors in 2007–08. The Badgers had 200 student-athletes achieve Aca- demic All-Big Ten status, recognizing letterwinners who have been in school at least three semesters and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better. In addition, 55 UW student-athletes achieved a 4.00 grade point average during either the 2007–08 fall or spring semester. Several student-athletes were singled out to receive extraordinary awards. The highest academic honor in the UW graduate Judy Big Ten Conference is the Medal of Honor bestowed Sweet, who served on a senior male and female athlete for academic and as the only woman president of the NCAA athletic excellence. Adam Barhamand, a double major and was a long-time athletic director at the in political science and international studies and the University of San Diego coxswain for UW’s national champion varsity eight row- (inset above) was the featured speaker at the ing team, earned the men’s Medal of Honor. Track and 2008 Student-Athlete cross country champion and nursing graduate Katrina Academic Excellence banquet, held in the Rundhaug, who earned high honors every semester as Kohl Center. well as ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA district Academic Sports Information Directors of America, student-ath- Cumulative 4.00 GPA All-America honors twice, was the women’s honoree. letes must have a 3.2 cumulative grade point average and Josey Bellin, So., Nursing, Cross Country Remington Scholars are student-athletes who have Lauren Borja, Fr., Undeclared, Swimming have significant athletic honors. completed their eligibility and have the highest cumu- Kaela Erickson, So., Undeclared, Rowing lative grade point average of all male or female senior Ashley Horrigan, Fr., Undeclared, Rowing 4.00 Student-Athletes Lucas Lehr, Fr., Undeclared, Soccer student-athletes. Former women’s hockey player of the The following nine students carry a 4.00 or perfect Caitline Mac Coun, Fr., Undeclared, Rowing year Sara Bauer has a 4.00 in graduate school, while Barha- cumulative grade point average. In addition, 55 UW stu- Chris Pressley, Grad., Life Sciences Communication, Football mand was also recognized for this honor. Kailie Seneczko, Fr., Physician Assistant, Cross Country dent-athletes achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average Additionally, the Badgers had a number of athletes Sara Yungner, Fr., Biochemistry, Hockey during either the 2007–08 fall or spring semester. All achieve ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All- qualified student-athletes, including post-competition District or All-America honors. Voted on by the College (fifth year) and freshmen are included in this listing.

8 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Term 4.00 GPA (Fall or spring) Katherine Karls, Sr., Art Education, Rowing Ryan Thompson, Fr., Undeclared, Rowing Brittany Alioto, Sr., French, & International Studies, James Kamoku, Sr., History, Football Grace Tran, Fr., Undeclared, Rowing Rowing Daniel Kaye, Sr., Sociology, Football Tyler Turner, Sr., Elementary Education, Wrestling Adam Barhamand, Sr., Political Science & International Eric Kossoris, Fr., Undeclared, Football Jocelyn Wack, Sr., Rehabilitation Psychology, Volleyball Studies, Rowing Kelley Kowitz, Jr., Biological Aspects and Conservation of Beth Weinstein, So., Spanish, Golf Sara Bauer, Sr., Kinesiology, Hockey Geography, Rowing Elliot Wilson, So., Genetics, Soccer Michelle Bellford, Sr., Elementary Education, Track & Field Anna Laatsch, Fr., Nursing, Rowing Carrie Woltman, Jr., Communication Arts & Chinese, Jose Bellin, So., Nursing, Cross Country Lucas Lehr, Fr., Undeclared, Soccer Track Lane Benes, Jr., Kinesiology, Rowing Jennifer Lhost, Sr., Biochemistry, Rowing Sara Yungner, Fr., Biochemistry, Hockey Amanda Berkley, Sr., Kinesiology, Volleyball Matthew Maciag, Sr., Agriculture & Applied Economics, Lauren Borja, Fr., Undeclared, Swimming Wrestling Elizabeth Brooks, So., Biology, Swimming Caitline Mac Coun, Fr., Undeclared, Rowing Brian Butch, Grad., Life Sciences Communications, Kaitlyn Marsolek, Jr., Nursing, Track Basketball Susan Masterson, Sr., Social Work, Rowing Akaila Cabell, Fr., Undeclared, Track & Field Phoebe Monteleone, Sr., Elementary Education, Hockey Marcus Coleman, Sr., Sociology, Football Alicia Pabich, Jr., Human Development, Cross Country Alison Dallich, Fr., Biology, Rowing Michael Poeschel, Fr., Kinesiology, Rowing Kenney Debauche, Sr., Sociology, Football Emily Post, Sr., Nursing, Cross Country/Track Kaela Erickson, So., Undeclared, Rowing Chris Pressley, Grad., Life Sciences Communication, Matthew Fischer, Jr., Economics, Football Football Amanda Ganser, Grad., Nutritional Sciences, Cross Country Megan Seidl, Jr., Zoology, Track Jennifer Gelden, Sr., Zoology, Swimming Kailie Seneczko, Fr., Physician Assistant, Cross Country Maggie Hippman, Jr., Psychology, Cross Country Paul Standring, Sr., Agricultural Business Management, Ashley Horrigan, Fr., Undeclared, Rowing Football Paul Hubbard, Sr., Sociology, Football Emily Sitek, Sr., Elementary Education, Rowing Katie Ann Hurtis, So., Undeclared, Rowing Dan Stevens, Jr., Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Erin Jobe, Jr., Rural Sociology, Tennis Rowing Kristi Johnson, Jr., Kinesiology, Rowing Luke Swan, Sr., Kinesiology, Football

Teams had a record-high grade point average in either the fall 8 or spring semester and in both the fall and spring semesters the student-athletes recorded their second-highest grade point averages

252 Student-athletes were named to the dean’s honor list in At 6-11, basketball forward Brian Butch made his presence known at his graduation ceremony. Butch, who led the Badgers in scoring and 2007–08, more than 20 percent of all athletes rebounding in their record-breaking 31-win season in 2008, earned a 4.0 in the spring semester. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Life Sciences Communications during his five years at UW.

2007–08 ANNUAL REPORT 9 Remington Scholars Football Chris Pressley, Sr., Masters Life Communications, 4.0 Sara Bauer of St. Catharines, Ontario, and Adam Bar- hamand of Naperville, Ill., were named the 2007–08 Golf Nick Engen, Jr., Finance, 3.80 Remington Scholars. The Remington Scholars are Beth Weinstein, So., Spanish, 3.77 student-athletes who have completed their eligibility and Hockey have the highest cumulative grade point average of all Ryan Jeffery, Jr., Legal Studies, 3.623 male or female student-athletes. Maria Evans, So., Geography & Environmental Studies, 3.657 Bauer was a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Men’s Rowing Award (national player of the year), an award she won Dan Stevens, Jr., Med. Microbiology & Immunology, 3.948 in 2006, while leading the Badgers to their first NCAA Women’s Lightweight Rowing national hockey championship. The team repeated in Kaela Erickson, So., Undeclared, 4.00 2007, when she was selected as the Frozen Four Most Women’s Openweight Rowing Outstanding Player. A USCHO National Player of the Katie Hurtis, So., Undeclared, 3.963 Year, and the WCHA Player of the Year, Bauer was twice Soccer named a first-team All-American while setting UW ca- Victor Diaz, Sr., Finance, Investment & Banking, 3.522 Wisconsin’s Big Ten Medal of Honor was presented to track and cross Katy Meuer, Sr., Spanish, 3.582 reer records for points, assists and goals. The kinesiology country champion Katrina Rundhaug and national champion coxswain Adam major completed her eligibility in 2007 and has main- Barhamand in 2007-08. The award is presented annually to a male and Softball female student-athlete in the graduating class for excellence in academics Joey Daniels, Sr., Sociology: African Languages and Literature tained a 4.0 grade point average throughout her career. and athletics. 3.296 She was the ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA At-Large Swimming and Diving Academic All-American of the Year in 2007. 2007–08 Athletic Board Scholars Nicholas Bennett, Sr., Civil Engineering, 3.354 Barhamand shares the accomplishment of a national Elizabeth Brooks, So., Biology, 3.815 Begun in 1985–86 and sponsored by the UW Athletic title with Bauer. He coxed the men’s varsity eight to its Board, Athletic Board Scholars have the highest cumula- Tennis first national title in 18 years by winning the 2008 Inter- Nolan Polley, Sr., Mechanical Engineering, 3.816 tive grade point average in their respective sports, have collegiate Rowing Association (IRA) championship. The Erin Jobe, Jr., Rural Sociology, 3.835 been in residence at the UW for at least three semesters Badgers were undefeated all season winning the Eastern Track and Field and have earned a “W” letter during the current season. Association of Rowing Colleges (EARC) conference title Jacob Fritz, So., Electrical Engineering, 3.606 Kaitlyn Marsolek, Sr., Nursing, 3.889 for just the third time in school history. He has been Basketball the varsity boat coxswain since his sophomore season. A Brett Valentyn, So., Finance, Investment & Banking, 3.808 Volleyball Megan Mills, Sr., Rehabilitation Psychology, 3.491 double major in political science and international stud- Sarah Ingison, So., Undeclared, 3.492 ies, Barhamand is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten Cross Country Wrestling Noah Shannon, So., Undeclared, 3.378 Drew Hammen, Jr., Accounting, 3.442 honoree who has a 3.767 grade point average. Cassie Hintz, So., Civil Engineering, 3.919

10 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS 200 Student-athletes achieved Academic All-Big Ten status

55 Student-athletes achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the fall or spring terms

7 Student-athletes were Katrina Rundhaug Adam Barhamand, Remington Sara Bauer named ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Medal of Honor Scholar and Medal of Honor Remington Scholar Academic All-District 2007–08 Medal of Honor Winners Cup (Navy). A double major in political science and Adam Barhamand a senior coxswain from Naperville, international studies, Barhamand is a three-time four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree in track and Ill., and Katrina Rundhaug, a senior track and cross Academic All-Big Ten honoree who has a 3.767 grade cross country, was a member of the Dean’s List four country runner from Dodgeville, Wis., were named the point average. times and earned high honors every semester of college. 2008 Medal of Honor winners. The award is presented Track and cross country champion Katrina Rund- annually at each league institution to a male and fe- haug graduated with a 3.56 in nursing in May, but ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA male student-athlete in the graduating class who has continued to compete for the Badgers earning All- Academic All-Americans Victor Diaz, 3rd team, Men’s Soccer demonstrated proficiency in athletics and academics. America honors by placing fifth in the 10,000 meters Katrina Rundhaug, 2nd team, Women’s Track and Also named the 2008 Remington Scholar, at the NCAA championships in June. The five-time Cross Country Barhamand coxed the men’s varsity eight to its first All-American in track and cross country also placed ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA fifth at the 2008 NCAA Indoor meet, earning All- national title since 1990 at the 2008 Intercollegiate Academic All-District American honors. She was the 2008 Big Ten Indoor Rowing Association (IRA) championship. He is a Victor Diaz, 1st team, Men’s Soccer three-year varsity coxswain who also led the Badgers 5,000-meter champion, which was one of her two Big Sarah Hurley, 2nd team, Women’s Track to wins at the EARC where the boat won the con- Ten track individual titles. She won the 10,000 meter and Cross Country ference title for just the third time in school history event in 2005. Rundhaug was also a three-time all- Nathan Polley, 2nd team, Men’s At-Large (Tennis) Taylor Reineke, 2nd team, Volleyball region honoree in cross country. She earned ESPN (1946, 2002) and helped the team win the overall Katrina Rundhaug, 1st team, Women’s Track team title and the Rowe Cup for the first time since The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District honors and Cross Country 1946. UW also took the Cochrane Cup (Dartmouth, in 2006 and 2008 and was a 2006, 2007 and 2008 Luke Swan, 1st team, Football MIT) and Jablonic Cup (Boston U.) and the Walsh USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree. She was also a Jocelyn Wack, 2nd team, Volleyball

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 11 CHAMPS Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success

HAMPS is a complete development program that uses athletics as a preparation for success in life. Under the direc- Ction of Kelli Richards and Bridget Warren, the goal of the CHAMPS program is to support student development initiatives that enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. The UW’s CHAMPS program was selected as one of four 2005

Program of Excellence recipients. The award is presented annually to The CHAMPS fourth schools that have displayed a highly effective and pervasive program annual Career Night was attended by 128 benefiting their student-athletes in the five components of the program. student-athletes and 27 Student-athletes CHAMPS provides support and opportunities for UW student- 59 employers. athletes in the following areas: participated in the CHAMPS Cup Bookin’ It with Bucky • Athletic Excellence The CHAMPS Cup is an all-sport competition, rewarding fourth grade reading • Academic Excellence teams who exemplify all aspects of the student-athlete. Student-ath- program • Personal Development letes earn points for their teams in six categories: Academic Achieve- • Career Development ment, Athletic Achievement, Personal Enhancement, Community • Community Service Outreach, Badger Pride and Student-Athlete Advisory Council participation. 1500 Hours The men’s and women’s team with the highest grade point of Community Service for average as well as the team with the most community service points student-athletes are also recognized. 2007–08 Team Winners CHAMPS Cup Women’s Rowing Men’s Basketball Academic Excellence Men’s Golf Women’s Cross Country Community Outreach Men’s Basketball Football player Chris Pressley reads to students as part of Dr. Seuss Day at Chavez Women’s Rowing Elementary School.

12 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Diversity and Inclusion Program Student-Athlete The Diversity and Inclusion Program was implemented to Advisory Committee Student-Athlete Advisory The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 9 increase the qualitative campus experience for ethnic minor- Council Meetings ity student-athletes. This program addresses the emotional, (SAAC) is to provide a link of communication between social, intellectual and physical needs of student-athletes of UW–Madison student-athletes and athletic department color. The goal is to build leaders to serve as positive role administration and to provide a support system for student- models and productive members in the community. All mem- athletes to discuss various issues specific to the rigors of Student-Athletes in student-athlete life. The organization also strives to enhance 36 bers are encouraged to understand the importance of high Attendance at each academic achievements and ultimately increase the qualitative the total student-athlete experience by promoting oppor- campus experience for ethnic-minority student-athletes. tunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a SAAC Meeting (average) positive student-athlete image. SAAC is made up of two Programs representatives from each team and meets monthly to dis- • Academic Athletic Mentor Partnership cuss NCAA issues as well as plan student-athlete socials and community outreach events. 38 CHAMPS Personal • Student-Athletes Equally Supporting Others or Career Development • Career Links: Diversity Networking Event Events • Black History Month Initiatives Basketball players Sarah Ingison and Janese Banks served as referees at a • Diversity Barbeque students vs. teachers basketball game at Lincoln Elementary School. 3 Leadership Development Workshops

4 After-Sport Career Development Workshops

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 13 Facilities

isconsin continued to bring in a large number Oehrlein also added that the program has always wanted to cre- of loyal fans to witness quality competition in ate a facility like this, but there was an increased demand for it after Wits many high-class facilities. In addition to the the local indoor facility closed down last year. renovation of Camp Randall Stadium that concluded in HERITAGE HALL 2005, UW Athletics is proud to continue improving and Heritage Hall, the last “jewel” in the Camp Randall Stadium reno- upgrading its current facilities. vation, opened Aug. 31, 2007, in festivities attended by nearly 250 donors to the project as well as a number of university and athletic department staff. The $2.5 million meeting room was completely paid for by donated funds from Badger student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Heritage Hall, which contains a 3,000-square-foot main room and a 1,050-square-foot wet bar, is used to host activities such as recruiting visits, team banquets, alumni receptions and administrative meetings. The area is also available to the National W Club on football game days so former student-athletes may come together in fellowship. Heritage Hall proper may be set up with various furniture lay- outs with a capacity ranging from 150 to 300 people. Two motor- ized screens serve audio/visual needs for a variety of room uses, including game-day game projection. BADGER ALLEY DISPLAYS Displays in Badger Alley, the eastside tunnel of Camp Randall Sta- dium, pays homage to past UW football teams and the history and tradition of Camp Randall Stadium. The displays feature some of the great moments and student-athletes in Wisconsin football history beginning with the first stadium in 1913.

GOLF PRACTICE FACILITY AT KOHL CENTER An indoor practice facility was installed at the Kohl Center for the men’s and women’s teams. The facility features hitting bays, a 30x40-foot putting surface and another 35-foot strip for players to work on their short game.

14 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS FACILITIES MASTER PLAN UNIVERSITY RIDGE GRAND RE-OPENING A new indoor ice rink and an expanded athletic performance center Construction continued this past year at University Ridge Golf are among the highlights of a new, comprehensive Wisconsin Athlet- Course. The project, which had its grand re-opening in July of ics facilities master plan unveiled in August of 2007. The compre- 2008, includes a new short-game practice area for our Badger golf hensive plan, developed by Kahler Slater Architects of Milwaukee, teams, a redesign and expansion of the outdoor practice range and was based on input from coaches, staff and campus personnel. new tee boxes that extends the length of the back tee course from The plan gives the UW a road map and timeline for developing 6,888 to 7,247 yards. In addition, the project includes a new cross or expanding 12 facilities. country course for our nationally ranked cross country teams. The focus of the plan is the concept of an athletic village. The Camp Randall area is the hub while the development of supple- mentary facilities at the Kohl Center, Natatorium and Porter Boat House, west campus area and University Ridge complete the athletic venue. “We have a lot of work to do,” UW Associate Athletic Director John Chadima said. “We need to set our priorities, build a comprehensive fund-raising plan, work through the various approval processes and more. But at the very least, this master plan provides us with a good starting point.”

• On campus men’s hockey practice facility • On campus women’s hockey competition facility • Banked indoor track • New or expanded strength and conditioning facility • New or expanded sports medicine facility • Expanded academic services center in McClain • New or expanded football locker room and meeting space • Additional or renovated locker space for M/W track, M/W soccer, softball and department support staff in McClain

• New or renovated outdoor tennis facility including locker room and The comprehensive facility plan was developed team room space/expanded outdoor courts and seating by Kahler Slater Architects of Milwaukee and was based on input from coaches, staff and campus • Outdoor track/soccer complex personnel. The top image shows a proposed on- • New indoor swimming and diving complex campus hockey facility, which would be located near the Kohl Center. The bottom image features the new athletic performance center.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 15 Game Day

adger fans are the best in the nation and they annually show it by supporting their teams. Wisconsin is 2007–08 Fans in Attendance Bthe only NCAA Division I school that has six sports Sport Home Events Fans Avg. that rank in the top 20 nationally for home attendance. Football 7 572,227 81,746 Men’s Basketball 18 309,470 17,190 31 Sellouts The University of Wisconsin sold out 31 events during the 2007–08 Men’s Hockey 18 254,386 14,133 academic year, including all 18 home men’s basketball games and Women’s Basketball 15 95,863 6,391 all seven home football games. The men’s hockey team sold out five Volleyball 15 75,750 5,050 games at the Kohl Center and volleyball sold out one match in the Women’s Hockey 18 33,502 1,861 UW Field House. Wrestling 4 6,058 1,515 The men’s basketball program has sold out 89 consecutive games at the Kohl Center, dating back to the 2002–03 campaign. Men’s Soccer 8 5,205 651 Camp Randall Stadium has housed 32 consecutive home football Women’s Soccer 8 4,057 507 sellout crowds, dating back to 2003. All but 10 of the last 95 home Softball 15 2,965 198 football contests have been played in front of a sellout crowd. Total 116 1,359,483

16 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Record Attendance National Attendance Rankings Two UW women’s sports had record crowds dur- The men’s hockey team led the nation in home attendance for ing the 2007–08 season. Women’s hockey had an the 10th consecutive season and for the 34th time in the last 39 NCAA record crowd while volleyball recorded the years. The Badgers ranked second on the NCAA lists with an aver- first sellout in program history. age of 14,133 spectators per game. Wisconsin holds the record with 14,430 fans per game set during the 2006-07 season. Fill the Bowl NCAA and Kohl Center attendance records were set at the Jan. 26 The women’s hockey team led the nation in attendance, women’s hockey game against St. Cloud State. Three area business- averaging 1,861 fans per contest. The Badgers drew four of the es announced that they would donate $1 for every fan in attendance top-10 UW attendance figures of all time in 2007-08. as Wisconsin attempted to break the NCAA attendance record set at the 2007 NCAA Quarterfinal between the Badgers and Harvard. The volleyball team ranked third nationally in home atten- The campaign, titled “Fill the Bowl” helped raise $5,337 for dance, marking the 18th consecutive year the Badgers Second Harvest Food Bank. Fans were also encouraged to bring a have ranked in the top 10. The Badgers set a Big Ten food item to donate as eight overflowing barrels were donated to Conference and UW record with 5,050 spectators Second Harvest after the game. per match.

Spike Cancer The men’s basketball team sold out all 18 home games and The first sellout in UW volleyball program history occurred at the ranked seventh nationally in home attendance. The Badgers drew match against Penn State on Oct. 21 as 10,326 packed the UW 17,190 fans per game. Field House. The Badgers joined with American Transmission Company, Coca-Cola and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to The football team ranked 13th in the nation in home “Spike Cancer.” attendance, averaging 81,747 fans per game. More than $5,000 was donated to the Susan G. Komen Madi- son affiliate as American Transmission Company donated $.50 for The women’s basketball team ranked 15th nationally in home every fan in attendance as part of the event. attendance, drawing 6,078 fans to the Kohl Center per game.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 17 Marketing

In April of 2007, Adidas and the UW Ath- exclusive provider of soft the University letic Department recently drink and sport beverages of Wisconsin completed the second year to the UW Athletic Depart- Athletic Department and Learfield Communica- of a comprehensive six-year ment and its 23 teams. tions announced an agreement to extend their sponsorship agreement in which adidas serves as the current partnership through 2019. News reports department’s exclusive provider of athletic apparel The merchandising partner of UW Athletics is Gold referred to the agreement as “one of the best of its for all 23 Badger teams. Country, Inc., which continues to operate Bucky’s kind” in all of collegiate athletics. Locker Room retail stores at Camp Randall Stadium Coca-Cola and the and at the Kohl Center. In addition, Bucky’s handles Learfield’s on-site operational UW Athletic Depart- all game-day merchandising at all UW Athletic team—Badger Sports Proper- ment continue their facilities and is the department’s exclusive Web site ties—produces and distributes long-standing spon- merchandise sales partner. all Badger radio broadcasts, sorship agreement in which Coca-Cola serves as the including live-game action and coaches shows. In addition, Badger Sports Proper- ties solicits sponsorships and other support for UW Athletics. Its talented team of sales executives assists sponsors in finding the right marketing mix, wheth- er it is advertising on the game broadcasts or a sign in Camp Randall Stadium or the Kohl Center.

Major corporate sponsors of UW Athletics in 2007–08

18 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Women’s basketball coach Lisa Stone is interviewed by Mike Heller following a UW game in the Kohl Center.

The 27th annual Crazylegs Classic drew a record 17,296 participants in 2008. Coaches Radio Shows One of the great ways to keep up with the Badger head coaches is Crazylegs Classic to catch them at their weekly radio shows throughout the sports For the third year a row, a record number of participants showed seasons. These free events are held at local restaurants in the Madi- their support of the UW Athletic Department by running or walk- son area and give fans a chance to grab a bite to eat, hang out with ing in the Crazylegs Classic. In 2008, 17,296 runners and walk- friends and listen to (and watch) the UW coaches discuss a variety of ers participated in the 27th annual event, which is organized and topics relating to their teams or sports. Hosted by Badger radio per- administered for UW Athletics by the National W Club and a loyal sonalities like Matt Lepay and Mike Lucas, the weekly radio shows set of long-time race volunteers. give UW fans a close-up look at their favorite sports. The race is named for Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch, the former UW–Madison football star and athletic director who was the official Famous Footwear Community Sections starter for every race from 1982 until his death in 2004. Since that Community-based organizations, such as Boys and Girls Club of first race 26 years ago, more than 165,000 runners and walkers have America and the YMCA, are offered complimentary admission to taken part and have helped raise nearly $3 million for UW Athletics. UW football and women’s basketball games. Twenty tickets are provided for every home football game while 25 tickets are provided for every Saturday or Sunday Big Ten women’s basketball game.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 19 Badgers Give Back

Fans Days T-Shirts Throughout 2007–08, the UW Athletic Department continued UW Autographed Items 6,200 to offer a variety of free events for Badger fans of all ages. 1,000 In August, more than 4,400 fans participated in Family Fun Day were donated at no or little cost to various charitable causes throughout the state Posters at Camp Randall Stadium, where Badger fans were able to get auto- 65,500 graphs and take photos with members of the Badger football team. Also in August, nearly 1,000 volleyball fans were able to par- athletes and coaches that were present. ticipate in interactive games with members of the team as well as The spring football game also offered free admission to more 365,000 watch a free intrasquad scrimmage. An autograph session followed than 22,000 fans who watched the Cardinal vs. White scrimmage. Schedule Cards the scrimmage. In October, nearly 3,300 youngsters visited the Kohl Center for Kids Day at the Kohl. Student-athletes from several Badger teams joined in for interactive games, locker room tours and autographs. Participants also received free admission to a women’s hockey game. Fans kicked off the 2007-08 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 autograph and photo session. During 2007–08, Bucky’s Bud- More than 5,700 fans attended both events. dies Kids Club reached nearly The athletic department also opened up the Kohl Cen- 12,000 members, all for free! Kids from around the country ter so fans could watch the men’s basketball team during received newsletters, tickets the Big Ten Conference season. More than 2,400 fans took to 15 different athletic events advantage of discounted concessions and entertainment and invitations to team clinics from the UW Band and Spirit Squad. throughout the year. Nearly 1,000 kids took part In April, prior to the spring football game, more in one of seven sport-specific than 5,000 fans attended the annual Badger Kids’ Fair. clinics providing the opportu- Area youth and their families enjoyed interactive games A young fan practices his hockey skills against the Badgers at the UW’s annual Kids’ Fair, held prior nity to meet the Badgers and and activities with student-athletes representing all UW learn from members of the to the spring football game. UW teams. sports. Fans were able to get autographs from the student-

20 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS celebrate with the Badgers Fans have a number of ways that they can celebrate with the Badgers during the year. Birthday party packages include tickets, food and drink, waterpark passes, birthday cake and recognition on the PA or videoboard. Photos with Bucky offers fans a chance to have their photos taken with their favorite mascot, Bucky Badger! Youth teams can also show off their skills at selected UW events when they play at intermission. The Badgers also say a thank you to their student fans when student-athletes serve free ice cream during the spring semester.

Badger Days Bookin’ It with Bucky Free Admission Offers Coaches, administrative staff and Bucky Badger and the UW One of the most popular programs for the UW Athletic Spirit Squad toured the state once again during the summer of Department is Bookin’ It with Bucky. The reading program 2008 as part of the annual Badger Days summer outings. encourages Madison-area elementary school children to open a 7 Scout Nights The tour started in Eau Claire, where more than 800 book. Student-athletes visit schools, reading with the children people participated in the tailgate event at Carson Park in Eau and handing out complimentary tickets to UW home events. 11 UW Student Nights Claire. Other stops included Lambeau Field in Green Bay, The program culminates with a visit by Bucky Badger to the Miller Park in Milwaukee and Marathon Park in Wausau. schools who achieve their reading goals. 6 Youth Sport Nights 6 High School Team Nights 1 Greek Night Big Brothers/Big Sisters 2 Camera Days

Madison School 1 Community Rec Night

Free football ticket stub 5 admission offers The Bucky’s Locker Room patio allows patients at UW Children’s Hospital and their families to enjoy a home Badger football game. Food and beverages are provided at no cost on the patio. Free men’s hockey ticket 3 stub admission offers Barry Alvarez threw out the first pitch during the Badger Days celebration at Miller Park in Milwaukee.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 21 Media

isconsin’s athletic program—with its high-profile has experienced double-digit growth in 11 of its 12 years, and this coaches and student-athletes, an unmatched fan year averaged a 15.9 percent increase in page views per month over base and media-friendly facilities—is a perfect the 2006–07 academic year. The site set an all-time monthly high of W 7,456,454 page views in October of 2007. match for the “Information Age.” Now, more than ever, Badger athletics is on display around the world and is accessible via myriad forms of media, including television, the World Wide Web, mobile technology, newspapers, radio 15.9% and on and on. increase in page views on UWBADGERS.COM uwbadgers.com The most comprehensive and up-to-date method for following in 2007–08 Wisconsin athletics is uwbadgers.com, the official Web site of the UW over the previous Department of Athletics. First launched on Dec. 25, 1995, the site has collected more than 217 million page views. Unlike most collegiate academic year. Web sites, it is operated independently by an in-house staff that includes members of the UW athletic communications, marketing and Web site services staffs. The site was completely re-designed in September of 2006 and has undergone a number of recent updates, all aimed at tak- ing advantage of the latest technologies. The site contains more than 20,600 pages of information, 10,000 photos and 1,300 videos, 300 blogs, 6,000 pdfs and 13,000 headlines all available to fans at no cost. Showing the global impact of the Web, fans from an aver- 7,456,454 age of 116 countries per month see the site and a record 135 coun- page views received by uwbadgers.com tries viewed uwbadgers.com in November of 2008. uwbadgers.com during October of 2007, setting a new record.

22 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS National Coverage Badger athletics was highly visible not only on television, but 500 throughout print and internet media in 2007-08. Publications like NATIONALLY AND Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News and ESPN The Magazine all published stories, photos or notes on Wisconsin student-athletes REGIONALLY televised and coaches. The continuing explosion of digital media like Web Big Ten athletic events sites, blogs, mobile sites, e-mail, text messaging and social networks in 2007-08 compared to all keep the Badgers front and center on the national athletic scene. 300 the previous year.

All of the Badger coaches appear at the athletic department’s Monday news conferences, including women’s rowing coach Bebe Bryans.

Television The Big Ten is in the midst of a series of milestone media agreements with CBS, ABC/ESPN and the Big Ten Network to provide the conference with its greatest television exposure ever. Fans of Wisconsin athletics reap the benefits of these agreements. In 2007–08, the Big Ten’s television partners broadcast every home football and men’s basketball game for the first time in conference history while also providing twice as much national exposure of women’s basketball than any other conference. The Big Ten’s new media agreements resulted in the broadcast of more than 500 events nationally and regionally during the 2007–08 academic year, compared to 300 events in the final year of the previous agreements. The Big Ten Network launched on August 30, 2007, and represents a 20-year partnership between subsidiaries of the Big Ten and Fox. The Big Ten Network became the first new network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its first 30 days. The network is available through DIRECTV and DISH Network and nearly 240 cable operators. In addition, Wisconsin Public Television carried numerous Head football coach Bret Bielema visits with Big Ten Network reporter Charissa Thompson following a Badger victory events tape-delayed on its statewide network. at Camp Randall.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 23 2007–082008-09 Operating Operating Revenue Revenue Budget

Finances Other 10%

Food & Beverage The 2007–08 season marked the sixth consecutive year that UW Athlet- 9% Ticket Sales ics had a positive net financial margin. 32% 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- Multi Media outs in men’s hockey. All premium seating opportunities—Camp Randall suites and 9% 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 Learfield Communications, helped the department reach those record Conference revenue numbers and will help UW Athletics fully fund its 23 sports, address its long- 20% term facility and staffing needs, and continue to share revenue to benefit the campus as a whole. Gift Funds 21%

2005–06 NCAA Division IA 2006–07 NCAA Division IA Revenue Rankings (in millions) Revenue Rankings (in millions) 2008 Big Ten Football Ticket Costs 1. Ohio State $104.7 1. Ohio State $109 1. Penn State $66 2. Texas $97.8 2. Florida $107 2. Ohio State $62 3. Virginia $92.7 3. Texas $105 3. Michigan $54 4. Michigan $85.5 4. Tennessee $95 4. Iowa $49 5. Florida $82.4 5. Michigan $89 5. Purdue $48 6. Georgia $79.2 6. Notre Dame $83 6. Illinois $44 7. Wisconsin $78.9 7. Wisconsin $82 7. Michigan State $41 8. Notre Dame $78.2 8. Alabama $81 8. Wisconsin $39 9. Texas A&M $70.9 9. Auburn $81 9. Minnesota $36 10. Penn State $70.6 10. Iowa $80 10. Northwestern $33 11. Indiana $30 Statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Education

24 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS 2007–082008-09 Operating Operating E Expensexpense Budget Budget UW Athletics Economic Impact on the Madison Area Debt Service In addition to Badger sporting events, the University of Wisconsin remained 13% very active in hosting a variety of other events in athletic department facilities in 2007–08, including seven state tournaments with more than 213,000 in attendance. The rally for 2008 presidential nominee Barack Obama drew the highest Sports 35% attendance ever for an event in the Kohl Center with 20,000 people. For the year, the UW Athletic Department hosted more than 500 events with nearly two million attendees.

Facilities 23% 500 Events held in UW athletic facilities 7 WIAA state tournaments

Financil Aid 7% UW and high school graduation ceremonies Support Units 11 14% Other Team Costs 8% 1,900,000 Total attendees Ticket SalesTicket Sales History History

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2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 A rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama drew the largest crowd in Kohl Center history with nearly 20,000 people in attendance.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 25 Compliance

he Athletic Compliance Office works to identify and reduce areas of risk within the athletic program that could negative- Tly impact the University of Wisconsin. If a problem arises, it is the responsibility of the compliance office to determine how the problem occurred, how it could have been prevented and how to reduce the chances of it occurring in the future. The two main functions of the compliance office are to educate and monitor. The compliance staff meets with and disseminates information to coaches and student-athletes in providing materials on the applications of the complexities of the NCAA and Big Ten Conference bylaws, and at the same time provides as much information as possible to the University of Wisconsin community. The staff also monitors functions of the athletic department that are governed by NCAA and Big Ten Conference legislation. Assistant Athletic Director for Student Services Steve Waterfield Education The compliance One major area of emphasis for the compliance department in department engages in 2007–08 was to continue finding new ways to provide people with many different educational materials. With the continuing evolution of uwbadgers. educational activities com, the compliance department has continued to make improvements to its own Web page to make information more accessible. as a proactive way Beyond the Web site, the compliance department engages in to spread awareness many different educational activities as a proactive way to spread of NCAA rules and awareness of NCAA rules and guidelines to a wide array of groups. • Coaches guidelines to a wide • Enrolled Student-Athletes Members of the compliance department staff attend the bi-monthly array of groups. Compliance office staff members meet with all student-athletes twice coaches’ meetings to give brief presentations. In addition, coaches per year to review NCAA guidelines. In addition, the compliance de- receive e-mails from the compliance department and meet with partment sends out e-mails to all student-athletes. compliance staff each year. All coaches must also pass an NCAA certification test each year in order to recruit off campus.

26 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS • Athletic Department Staff packaged into broader mailings from other departments such as The compliance department communicates with all Athletic the Athletic Ticket Office or the Badger Fund. NCAA rule remind- Department staff members to pass along NCAA rule changes and ers are also placed in locations such as suites at Camp Randall and 946 other timely reminders. New staff members go through orienta- the Kohl Center to provide further reminders. In addition, booster rule interpretations tion with compliance while all staff members receive a monthly clubs are required to receive annual compliance training in order to compliance newsletter. Also, many different staff members consult maintain official university recognition. provided by the the compliance department throughout the year for interpretations compliance staff to of NCAA rules. Monitoring athletic department The compliance department monitors athletic department activi- staff members during • Representatives of Athletics Interests ties by reviewing logs kept by coaches on a variety of activities This group, which includes UW alumni, contributors to UW Ath- including practice times, travel itineraries and communication with the 2007–08 season. letics programs, employers of student-athletes, boosters and fans, prospective student-athletes. The compliance department works to receives most of its information from the compliance department collect facts and provides a bi-weekly update to the senior staff. in the form of mailings. Cards and other educational materials are

The UW Compliance Department provides a variety of educational materials for season ticket holders, donors, staff and coaches, student-athetes and other supporters. At left is part of a “ComplySpace.com” slide show from the 2007 student-athlete check-in meeting.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 27 Athletics & Staff

2007–08 Athletic Board Vince Sweeney, senior associate director of Chair: Walter Dickey external relations; oversees athletic communi- NCAA Faculty Representatives: cations, marketing, ticket office, web services, Walter Dickey and Linda Baumann video services and men’s basketball; liasion Big Ten Representative: Walter Dickey to Adidas, Badger Sports Properties, Bucky’s WCHA Faculty Representatives: Linda Baumann Locker Room, licensing and the Big Ten Net- Athletic Board Members: Dale Bjorling, Philip Brown, work. Dale Carruthers, Sharon Chamberlain, Elton Crim, Kenneth Associate Athletic Directors Goldstein, Judith Harackiewicz, Jerlando Jackson, Bruce Jones, Shelia McGuirk, Michael Plesha, Claudia Pogreba, John Chadima, director of capital projects and Walter Dickey Barb Smith, Jeremi Suri, David Zimmerman golf course operations with responsibilities for Student-Athlete Representatives: Janese Banks, Peter Dykstra facilities planning and management; liaison to Alumni Representatives: Ab Nicholas, David Zoerb University Ridge Golf Course and has direct supervision of equipment, football, wrestling and Department of Athletics men’s and women’s golf. The UW Department of Athletics is ably headed by Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez and his senior staff of associate ath- Terry Gawlik, director of sports administration letic directors. The department operates in conjunction with and senior woman administrator; gender equity oversight from the UW Athletic Board, as well as two faculty plan and coaches meeting coordinator, equity and athletics representatives. Alvarez oversees an athletic depart- diversity liasion; has direct supervision of women’s ment staff of more than 330 employees. basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s Senior Associate Athletic Directors and women’s track and field and volleyball. Shawn Eichorst, chief of staff, is the liaison to , director of business operations, is university administration, the UW Athletic Board, John Jentz the liaison for finance, personnel and Worldtek; the Big Ten Conference, state government, the oversees the operations of the business office, NCAA, and legal affairs; direct supervision of risk technical services and human resources; has management, student-athlete discipline policy and direct supervision of foreign country, bowl and department head coordinator. postseason travel, along with men’s and women’s rowing.

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STAFF HONORS Marija Pientka, director of development; oversees the department’s fundraising activi- Associate Athletic Director John Chadima served Director Terry Schlatter served as treasurer on the ties, including the Badger Fund; has direct on the Rose Bowl Game Advisory Board as they Board of Directors for the National Operating Com- prepare to host both the Rose Bowl and National mittee on Standards for Athletic Equipment ... As- supervision of men’s and women’s tennis and Championship game in 2010 ... Associate Athletic sistant Equipment Director Terry Calloway served the spirit squad; serves as liaison with the Wis- Director Terry Gawlik served on the NCAA Women’s as Vice President for District V of the Athletic consin Alumni Association, UW Foundation, Volleyball Committee ... Associate Athletic Director Equipment Managers Association ... Current Head the marching band and Booster Clubs. Marija Pientka served as the 3rd Vice President of Golf Professional for University Ridge Golf Course the National Association of Athletic Development Ryan Wieme was awarded Assistant Golf Profession- Sean Frazier, director of events and facilities; Directors ... Senior Associate Athletic Director al of the year in 2007 ... The Marketing Department oversees the day-to-day operations of event Vince Sweeney served on the Board of Directors of won a National Association of Collegiate Marketing management, food and beverage, strength and Downtown Madison, Inc. and the Greater Madi- Administrators Gold Award for the 2006-07 women’s conditioning, custodial operations, campus out- son Convention and Visitors Bureau ... Assistant basketball poster and men’s hockey season ticket reach, recreational sports and men’s and Athletic Director for Communications Justin Doherty campaign ... The Marketing Department also won a women’s hockey; liasion to the WCHA, Dean’s served as the Second Vice President for the College Big Ten Award for the best single-game promotion Council and facility operations. Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for an Olympic sport for the “Fill the Bowl” women’s ... Athletic Communications ... Assistant Director hockey game benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank Steve Waterfield, director for student services; Paul Capobianco served on CoSIDA’s Publications ... Women’s Volleyball coach Pete Waite received the Committee ... Facilities director Barry Fox was one Don Shondell Lifetime Achievement Award from Ball has direct supervision of compliance, academic of five campus employees to receive the Classified State University for 25 years of outstanding volley- services, sports medicine, departmental policies Employee Recognition Award (CERA) ... Equipment ball coaching. and men’s and women’s soccer; liasion for academic affairs and compliance.

A special congratulations and thank you to all staff that made the 10th Anniversary of the Kohl Center a great success.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 29 National W Club

he National W Club’s primary functions are to serve its membership and to sup- Tport the UW Athletic Department. The organization assists the department in hosting a number of events including the Hall of Fame, Crazylegs Classic and reunions. The National W Club leads all letterwinner organizations in the country in active (dues paying) membership (36 percent). Total members: 5,936 (2,143 active)

Concessions The W Club had another record-setting year for concessions sales, generating more than $5,000,000 in revenue at UW sporting events. The club also produces the game programs for

football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s hockey The National W Club began a new tradition during the 2007–08 school year—the Letter Jacket and volleyball in conjunction with the UW’s athletic Ceremony. Beginning this year, first-year letterwinners were invited to Heritage Hall in the fall and spring for a more formal presentation. communications staff. The men’s hockey program was the Each of the 151 new members to the W Club family were individually recognized by their coaches, best in the nation, while the men’s and women’s basketball National W Club Executive Director Terry Murawski and W Club President Mike Passini. They were also shown a video on what it means to wear the letter jacket (You can watch the video at www. programs also ranked among the country’s best. nationalwclub.com.).

The National W Club hosted 13 athletic alumni events including reunions, alumni weekends, receptions and banquets in 2007–08. Men’s hockey (pictured), volleyball, wrestling, and men’s track/ cross country hosted ‘Celebrate the Legacy’ reunions for all former athletes.

30 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS The unofficial record for the world’s largest road tailgate was set when 13,000 Badger fans showed up for the UNLV tailgate on Sept. 8.

17th Annual Tom Weis- ner Badger Desert Classic, raised $105,000 for endowed scholarships

3,200 Sold out the Hall of Fame Induction Heritage Hall has already been used to host team Outback Bowl Tailgate, held in Seven former Badgers were inducted into the UW Ath- banquets, alumni receptions, letter winner ceremonies and partnership with the Wisconsin letic/National W Club Hall of Fame on Aug. 31, 2007. athletic board and administrative meetings. The area is Their induction brings the total number of members to available to the National W Club on football game days so Alumni Association 154. former student-athletes may come together in fellowship. Attended the Current Student-Athletes 5,000 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees Chili Kickoff, in conjunction Burt DeHate—Men’s Hockey, 1966–70 The National W Club sponsored or co-sponsored eight Matt Demaray—Wrestling, 1989–92 events for current student-athletes during the year, includ- with the Wisconsin Alumni As- Earl “Jug” Girard—Football, 1944, ‘47 ing the Senior Steak Fry in Heritage Hall, as well as diversity sociation, before the Michigan Bill Gregory—Football, 1968–70 networking events and Student-Athlete Career Night at the football game Sherisa Livingston—Volleyball, 1998–2001 Kohl Center. New in 2007–08 were the first-time letterwinner Jim Temp—Baseball, Football, 1952–55 letter jacket presentation ceremonies held in Heritage Hall. Vern Woodard—Boxing, 1936–37 The club also sponsors the W Club Community Ser- 3,000 Attended the Boxing Coach, 1947–60 vice Award, which honors one student-athlete from each Badger Blast before the North- sport who is a leader in performing community service. ern Illinois football game Heritage Hall Heritage Hall, the last “jewel” in the Camp Randall Stadi- NationalWClub.com um renovation, was opened Aug. 31 in festivities attended The National W Club upped its commitment to its Web 320 Members and their by nearly 250 donors to the project as well as a number of presence at www.nationalwclub.com. The Web site is now guests attended the annual university and athletic department staff. The $2.5 million maintained on a daily basis with news, photos, an online banquet meeting room was completely paid for by donated funds directory and other information. from Badger student-athletes, coaches and administrators.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 31 Development

n order to maintain our standing as one of the finest intercollegiate athletic programs in the country, private support from 2007 Wisconsin Athletics Gift Summary I loyal Badger fans is critical. A great big “Thank You” goes out to those who have invested in excellence! Annual Fund $9,760,000 Annual Fund Suites & Club Seats $7,670,000 Unrestricted and program-specific giving through the annual fund provides the athletic department the opportunity Endowments $1,820,000 to meet immediate funding needs like scholarships, facility improvements, equipment, travel and other important op- Facility Projects $2,950,000 erational expenses for Wisconsin’s student-athletes. Total Gifts $22,200,000 The annual fund enjoyed a record year in 2007, hitting Donors byan Annualall-time high Giving of $9.75 Level million. Loyal Badger fans have doubled gift dollars to the annual fund in a short seven years!

Champion's, 1% All American, 2% Hall of Fame, 1% Director's , 4%

Coach's, 12%

Hall of Fame ($25,000 +) Champion's ($10,000-$24,999) All-American ($5,000-$9,999) Director's ($2,500-$4,999) Badger, 60% Coach's ($1,000-$2,499) Captain's ($500-$999) Badger ($50-$499)

Captain's, 20%

Private support for Wisconsin Athletics remains high with 15,188 individuals or companies making gifts in 2007—one of the largest More than 225 UW student-athletes from all 23 teams made phone calls this past year intercollegiate athletics donor bases in the country! These loyal and generous donors participate at a variety of annual giving levels. to thank donors to Wisconsin Athletics in a “Thank-a-Thon.” In just four evenings, these This graphic shows donors based on annual giving level—all providing valuable support for Badger student-athletes. volunteers reached out to more than 5,000 donors.

32 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Suites and Club Seats Wisconsin fans across the country continue to show their A Broad Base of Support generosity as all Camp Randall Stadium and Kohl Center The Badger Fund has witnessed solid membership growth in recent suites and club seats remain sold out. Each of these premi- years, and that growth has come from individuals and companies par- um seating opportunities provide patrons with a long list of ticipating at various annual levels. An impressive 80 percent of Badger special amenities that enhance the Badger game day experi- Fund donors annually contribute between the Badger ($1–$499) and ence. Contributions raised through these opportunities col- Captain’s ($500-$999) club levels. These donors offer a valuable foundation of support that helps to make Wisconsin’s broad-based program lectively provide the Athletic Department with nearly $7.67 possible. million each year which is used primarily to fund the Kohl Center construction and Camp Randall Stadium renovation. Upgrades Drive Growth It goes without saying that Wisconsin fans support their Badgers with a passion—both vocally and financially. When Wisconsin Athletics asked patrons to increase their annual gift, supporters met the challenge. In 2007, more than 3,600 donors increased their annual giving level. Thanks for the increased support!

Did You Know? Ninety-five percent of donors to Wisconsin Athletics are individuals and five percent are businesses.

Incredible “State” Support Although the Athletic Department is self-sustaining and receives no state funds, 85 percent of all donors to Wisconsin Athletics are resi- dents of the State of Wisconsin and contribute 78 percent of all gift dollars received.

Badger Nation Wisconsin Athletics has 15,188 donors—and they can be found across the United States and even abroad. With a strong foundation at home in Wisconsin, donors reside in all 50 states. The Badger Fund remains committed to broadening its reach, and finding supporters throughout the world.

2007-08 ANNUAL REPORT 33 Endowments The athletic department’s endowed scholarship program Wisconsin Athletics is proud to announce the establishment continues to grow, as the market value of the athletics en- of six new endowed athletic funds in 2007: dowment surpassed the $33 million mark in 2007. Robert and Kari Breunig Football Scholarship In addition to scholarship support, an endowment gift Walter A. Erickson Athletic Endowment also may be applied—at the direction of a donor—to meet Ken and Sandy Falkinham Football Scholarship other funding needs such as operating costs, coaching and Hamel Family Football Scholarship administrative positions and special equipment. Current endowed funds provide the division with over Anthony Mierzwa Golf Scholarship $1.2 million in spendable income per year, representing one Virchow Krause Athletics Scholarship of our strongest assurances for a permanent and predictable income source in these critically important areas. Investment Performance Gifts for endowments are managed and invested by the UW Foundation. The UW Foundation continues to enjoy impressive investment returns, posting an overall investment return rate of 11.6 percent in 2007. This allows a significant portion of the investment return to be reinvested after the fixed 4.75 percent annual distribution for scholarship or program use in order to protect against market risk and inflation.

Facility Projects Another 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 Athlet- ics—due in large part to generosity of Badger fans—has been able to renovate or construct athletic facilities such as the Kohl Center, Camp Randall Stadium and Porter Boathouse. The Athletic 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 generous private support from passionate Badger supporters. Sylvia Wagner, Jamil Walker (football) and Bob Wagner at the Annual Endowed Scholarship Donor Appreciation Luncheon.

34 WISCONSIN ATHLETICS Talbot Wrestling Complex Renovation Located next to Heritage Hall, the Talbot Wrestling Com- plex celebrated its “grand re-opening’ during Wisconsin Wrestling Alumni Weekend in September 2007. The $400,000 renovation project was funded entirely by private contributions. The renovations resulted in expanded and enhanced locker room, training room, team lounge and coaches offices. As part of this project, the mat room was named the “Lee Kemp Wrestling Room” in honor of argu- ably Wisconsin’s all-time greatest wrestler. Individuals who made generous lead contributions to support the renovation of the Talbot Wrestling Complex are John Bardis, Don, Dale and Steve (Wrestling) Evans Fam- ily, Greg and Jenny Williams, Bruce and Huyen Crass, Paul Andy North and Jane and Al Toon at the Heritage Hall dedication event. Jaszewski, and Pat (Wrestling) and Vicki Christenson. Wrestling Head Coach Barry Davis, Dale Evans and Steve Evans. Dichter-Deutsch Football Conference Center Heritage Hall Construction is underway for the creation of a new team Located adjacent to the second level of Kellner Hall in meeting complex for the UW football program. Named Camp Randall Stadium, Heritage Hall was completed and in appreciation of the two lead donors to project, Kenny dedicated Aug. 31, 2007. The $2.4 million facility was Dichter and Todd Deutsch, the new space is located on the funded entirely by private contributions from more than second level of the north end of Camp Randall Stadium. 500 letter winners, coaches and athletic administrators. The conference center includes a team auditorium, position Filled with Badger memorabilia, Heritage Hall is used on meeting rooms, media room and technology center. a nearly daily basis to host team banquets, recruiting visits, The $2 million project is being funded entirely by alumni receptions and administrative meetings. private contributions. In addition to Dichter and Deutsch, Former letter winners who made generous lead contri- the following individuals made gifts in support of this proj- butions to support the Heritage Hall project are Ron (Foot- ect: Andrew Boszhardt, Ricky Sandler, Chet Burros, Craig ball) and Diane Leafblad, Curt Mueller (Basketball), Andy Ross, Sam Frankfort, Brian Fisher, Kevin Fisher, Jay Peters, (Honorary Letterwinner) and Susan North, Ken (Baseball) Joshua Tarnow, Oliver Wiener, Robert Crespi, David Ham- and Bernadine Townsend, Mark (Football) and Carol Cul- mond, Bobby Miller, Oren Hartman and Brian Lattman. len, Raymond M. Davis (Football), Jim (Track and Cross The grand opening and dedication is scheduled for Country) and Kate Weinert, and Jim (Football) and Mary October 2008. Wimpress.

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