MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison athletic director Chris McIntosh sent a letter to season ticket holders, expressing support for Badgers Football Head Coach Luke Fickell.

In his statement, McIntosh urged fans, alumni, students, and faculty to continue supporting Fickell despite the team's ongoing losses.

"The results simply are not where any of us want them to be. Coach Fickell sees the potential in what this team can be, as do I, and he shares the same disappointment and frustration," McIntosh said.

The director of athletics added that Chancellor Mnookin's support has been instrumental in helping UW Athletics elevate its investment in the football program.

"As a department, we must provide our coaches the tools necessary to succeed. That means more athletics-funded inve

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