Two of the most important figures in University of Wisconsin athletics had raises approved by the UW Board of Regents Friday.
The board approved a $150,000 raise for athletic director Barry Alvarez, boosting his salary for the 2008-’09 school year to $750,000. Men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan received a $225,000 bump in pay, which, according to Regent figures, increases his salary to $1,175,000.