Wisconsin interim AD Marcus Sedberry says he is not planning wholesale shifts

Marcus Sedberry, Wisconsin's interim athletic director, said his priority is supporting student-athletes and that he does not plan to make wholesale changes during the interim period.

Marcus Sedberry is serving as Wisconsin's interim athletic director after Chris McIntosh left for a role at the Big Ten office. Sedberry said his first priority is the people in the program and supporting student-athletes across the department. He indicated he does not intend to make major or "wholesale" changes now and prefers short-term adjustments while a process is set for a permanent leader. Sedberry also noted the practical limits of holding both the interim AD role and his prior football general manager duties and said the department will seek short-term help. Key points: - Sedberry became interim athletic director after Chris McIntosh's departure to the Big Ten office. - He oversees hundreds of athletes across 23 teams and said supporting student-athletes is his top concern. - Sedberry said he is not planning wholesale changes and expects only small, short-term adjustments. - The department will seek short-term staffing solutions for the football general manager responsibilities and Sedberry will work with coach Luke Fickell on that matter. - Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said a thorough national search for a permanent director will be undertaken and asked interim chancellor Eric Wilcots to take the lead on shaping that search. Summary: Sedberry is emphasizing continuity and immediate support for student-athletes while avoiding major reorganizations during the interim period. A national search for a permanent athletic director has been announced and the department will address short-term staffing needs, including how to cover football general manager duties, as the search process is set up.