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Jack Del Rio Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin
Jack Del Rio, a former NFL head coach and current senior adviser to Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell, was arrested early Friday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).
Incident Details
- Del Rio, 61, was driving a vehicle that hit a street sign, broke a fence, and came to a rest in a yard in Madison, Wisconsin.
- The incident occurred shortly after midnight Friday, west of the Wisconsin campus and Camp Randall Stadium.
- Police were dispatched to the scene at 12:35 a.m. and found Del Rio walking away from the area.
- No injuries were reported.
Arrest and Charges
- Del Rio showed signs of impairment and admitted to driving the vehicle.
- He was arrested for first-time OWI and later released.
Reaction from Wisconsin Athletics
- Wisconsin Athletics stated they are aware of the incident and are gathering more information.
- The school emphasized that they take such matters very seriously.
Del Rio’s Coaching Background
- Del Rio previously coached the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.
- He has also served as the defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, and Denver Broncos.
- Del Rio joined Fickell’s staff at Wisconsin in August after a coaching career entirely spent at the professional level.
Upcoming Football Schedule
- The Wisconsin Badgers, who Del Rio advises, are preparing for a showdown against No. 1 Oregon following a bye week.
