http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/12/sports/barry-alvarez-to-coach-wisconsin-in-outback-bowl.html 2014-12-12 07:26:38 Barry Alvarez to Coach Wisconsin in Outback Bowl Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will coach the Badgers in the Outback Bowl against Auburn on Jan. 1. === Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez will coach the Badgers in the Outback Bowl against Auburn on Jan. 1. Alvarez is replacing Gary Andersen, who abruptly accepted the Oregon State coaching job on Wednesday. Alvarez coached the Badgers for 16 years before taking the athletic director’s job.