Wisconsin - Asst. AD John Chadima resigns
A big shock in Madison, although likely not very noticeable on the field, is that John Chadima resigned as Alavarez's top assistant. An unstated allegation of "misconduct" was made, and Chadima resigned immediately.
No word yet on what instrument Chadima might have been playing in the UW marching band, or just what the heck was happening at Bielema's bachelor party...
January 9th, 2012 at 10:14 AM ^
did anyone else notice the sexual tension between Erin Andrews and Bielma during their rose bowl interview? He could not even make eye contact with her. wonder if their fling ended badly.
January 9th, 2012 at 10:35 AM ^
Why dont you try to find a video and post it?
January 9th, 2012 at 11:11 AM ^
Don't you have better things to do, like recruiting or something, than trolling on enemy web sites trying to spread false rumors about your exploits????
January 9th, 2012 at 10:18 AM ^
He was found with a large stash of Michael Bay movies.
January 9th, 2012 at 10:21 AM ^
"Pearl Harbor sucked just a little bit more than I miss you..."
-Team America: World Police
January 9th, 2012 at 10:29 AM ^
He broke the news that Michael Bay was producing the next "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" film prematurely. I could see that as "misconduct" as well.
January 9th, 2012 at 10:18 AM ^
No doubt America's Sideline Princess was repulsed by Bret's Beef & Cheese cologne....
January 9th, 2012 at 10:27 AM ^
Wow. I just read a few of the local articles on the issue and this does not look good at all. A few salient points on what is known right now:
1. Allegation of misconduct was made by someone from the school itself
2. He resigned immediately
3. His house is up for sale
4. Alverez is flying back to Madison immediately
5. The Chancelors are meeting immediately
I'm no detective but based on the above I'm guessing there was some pretty damn serious "misconduct" going on and this will get ugly. Looks like U of W is trying to cut their losses and fast to minimize whatever PR fallout is about to occur.
Here's a link to one of their blogs - speculation is running wild
http://buckyville.yuku.com/topic/49413/Baggot-tweet-John-Chadima-resigns?page=4#.TwsF9G_wt2A
January 9th, 2012 at 10:35 AM ^
I hesitated, before posting this. It's arguably more inconsequential, to Michigan, than the departure of Beliema's OC or DC.
But the way things work in Madison, I expect an explosion within about 24 hours. Looks like a big story up there. There is going to be more on this one, soon.
January 9th, 2012 at 12:27 PM ^
I'm about to head over to one of the UW campus rec facilities for an afternoon workout. It's located right next to Camp Randall, so I'll hang around afterwards to watch for any explosions from the UW AD's office (BTW, there is a menacing stomach bug circulating in the greater Madison region that may produce frequent bathroom explosions in the next 24 hours). Maybe I'll even set up shop next to the creepy Barry Alvarez statue. Buckle up.
January 9th, 2012 at 12:55 PM ^
bore a remarkable resemblance, and captured the subject rather handsomely:
Or, is there another Alvarez statue? Is it this one?
The Camp Randall sculpture garden can be so confusing...
January 9th, 2012 at 10:45 AM ^
It happens all the time, everywhere.
Let us hope it is not happening in Ann Arbor.
January 9th, 2012 at 10:53 AM ^
While I find the rumor mill's product of a Bielema/Erin Andrews hookup a bizarre combination of ungodly distasteful plus oddly amusing... how come no one else is pointing out the obvious?
He resigned LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER COACH B AND THE BOYS TOOK THE WOOD TO SCONNY.
Isn't it obvious, the guy was so embarrassed that our hoops program has now surprassed them, that he can't take it anymore?
January 9th, 2012 at 10:58 AM ^
It talks a little about the projects he was overseeing and his pre-bowl customs, which include a party for the "unsung heroes of UW football". Not a whole lot else in the Wisconsin press that hasn't been said already at this moment. I imagine this one gets interesting though.
January 9th, 2012 at 11:17 AM ^
none of the major sports news organizations have picked this up yet. I mean ESPN doesn't even...haha I couldn't even finish writing that without type-laughing.
January 9th, 2012 at 12:50 PM ^
I am shocked, shocked, that BTN isn't all over this.
/s
January 9th, 2012 at 11:19 AM ^
I'm guessing he was holding some private cheerleader practices in Pasadena.
January 9th, 2012 at 11:45 AM ^
Was Craig James involved?
January 9th, 2012 at 12:58 PM ^
...but my guess is that they all got paid, and none of them were KILLED. Bielema is good about stuff like that. Totally professional.
January 9th, 2012 at 12:22 PM ^
I'm from madison and this is shocking after the leanency of shoegate and seeing Ron Dayne drive everywhere in dealer plates back when he was playing and rampant rumors that legacy Nick Toon kinda wasn't even close to qaulifying academics wise. "Misconduct" is something I thought I'd never see punished
January 9th, 2012 at 12:48 PM ^
A few thoughts:
- "Misconduct" is really just a euphemism. It could be anything from illegally parking in handicap spots to serious financial or sexual "misconduct."
- After the PSU scandal, EVERY AD is hypersensitive right now. If this incident was sexual misconduct, you can bet they're going to act swiftly and decisively. They will not repeat the FUBARed PSU situation.
- In light of the recent bad press for the conference (PSU, osu, especially), Wisconsin is going to want to ensure they mitigate whatever bad press comes out of this for both their school and for the conference. I'm sure Delany is breathing down everyone's necks right now.
January 9th, 2012 at 1:10 PM ^
"I'm sure Delany is breathing down everyone's necks right now. "
I'm not. A person reaps what he sows (said while glancing south toward Columbus.)
January 9th, 2012 at 1:06 PM ^
Wait how did a Erin Andrews-Bielma fling get started? That's just weird...
And man the Big Ten does not need anymore scandals. At least it looks like UW is trying to get out in front of this as best as possible
January 9th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
Personally, I think an Erin Andrews hook-up "scandal" might do the Big Ten some good, no matter how weird. It's a great rumor to get rolling.
January 9th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
There's only one rumor that is worth rolling...did you hear the one about Craig James?
January 9th, 2012 at 8:01 PM ^
nothing has been said yet. I would think if something horrible happened, people not affiliated with the university would be involved, know, and be talking.
Edit: although speculation started going wild on the above blog