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Jack Del Rio Resigns from Wisconsin Badgers After Drunk Driving Arrest by Madison Police

Nov 11, 2024, 07:29 PM

Jack Del Rio, a former NFL coach and current senior adviser to Wisconsin Badgers football coach Luke Fickell, was arrested early Friday morning on a first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge. The incident occurred when Del Rio's vehicle hit a street sign and then crashed into a fence. Madison police reported the arrest, which was for drunk driving. Following the arrest, Del Rio has decided to resign from his position with the Wisconsin Badgers. Luke Fickell confirmed Del Rio's resignation, stating that he will move forward and resign from his role.