The fact that Barry Alvarez is mentioned in a list with Saban, Stoops and Riley, fourteen years after he hung up the clipboard and headset, tells you everything you need to know about the pereptions of that program. It is still believed that he is in charge, fair or not to Paul Chryst.
It was one of the things that drove Bert right out of Madison. But one thing is true, the Badger HC is held accountable by Barry, even if Alvarez is no longer calling the shots on gameday. When Bert slipped to 7-6 in 2008, and had a reputation for Madison night life, Alvarez quickly stepped in and said "better". That 7-6 was followed by 10-3, 11-2, 11-3 and two Rose Bowls.
Whatever Wisconsin was smoking at the end of last year, they look like it's out of their system now. Accountability. It's a wonderful thing.
