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Shawn Eichorst returns to Big Ten as Wisconsin's new athletic director

How will Shawn Eichorst's experience at Nebraska shape his leadership at Wisconsin?

Eichorst's return to his home state and the Big Ten brings a mix of familiarity and new challenges for the Badgers' football program.

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  1. Wisconsin's new AD Shawn Eichorst grew from shortcomings at NebraskaWMSN · Jul 2
  2. Well-traveled Eichorst hired as Wisconsin ADespn.com · Jul 2
  3. 3 Non-football priorities the new AD Shawn Eichorst has to prioritize for WisconsinBadger of Honor · Jul 2
  4. Evaluating football program early focus of new Wisconsin athletic directorMilwaukee Journal Sentinel · Jul 2
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  1. AD Shawn Eichorst is comfortable with Wisconsin’s financials, other takeawaysMilwaukee Journal Sentinel · Jul 2
  2. How much will Shawn Eichorst make as Wisconsin Badgers' athletic director?Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Jul 2
  3. Wisconsin selects its new athletic director as Shawn Eichorst returns to the Big TenMidland Daily News · Jul 1
  4. Wisconsin native Shawn Eichorst named UW athletic directornews8000.com · Jul 1
  5. Wisconsin tabs former Big Ten AD to replace Chris McIntoshCollege Sports Wire · Jul 1
  6. 3 reasons to like Wisconsin’s new AD hirebuckys5thquarter.com · Jul 1

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