Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez will coach the Badgers against Stanford in the Rose Bowl. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez has asked departing assistant coaches not to poach any of the 2013 recruits who have already committed to the Badgers, according to Tom Mulhern of Madison.com.

Newly hired head coach Gary Andersen is retaining two of nine assistants — running backs coach Thomas Hammock and secondary coach Ben Strickland — who worked under Bret Bielema, before he was hired by Arkansas on Dec 4. Andersen is also considering offensive line coach Bart Miller for the tight ends job.

Alvarez has been happy with the work of the outgoing assistants preparing the Badgers for their Rose Bowl game against Stanford on Jan. 1. But he reminded them to continue their professionalism when it comes to recruiting for their new employers.

“I just told the coaches (Saturday), I wished them all well. I told them I appreciated all of the efforts they’ve given us,” Alvarez said. “I think they’ve been very professional.

“When it’s time to practice and meet for the Rose Bowl, I expect — and they’ve given us — their full attention. They’ve been good with the kids. On your free time, if you want to work with the other school you’re going to, that’s fine. I just asked them, ‘Don’t recruit the guys who are committed.’ ”

Alvarez said wide receiver coach Zach Azzanni, who will join Tennessee’s staff after the Rose Bowl, notified him that the Vols were recruiting a Wisconsin commit — but not through him.

“Zach came to me the other day and told me Tennessee was calling one of the kids that committed to us,” Alvarez said. “He told me it wasn’t him, he wasn’t involved in that, didn’t like that action.”

Safety Tiquention Coleman, from Georgia Military College, has been the only 2013 recruit to rescind his commitment since Bielema took the Arkansas job. Coleman signed with Arkansas during the early signing period for junior college transfers.

Bielema told the State Journal on Saturday he would not recruit players committed to the Badgers unless those players approached him first, which Coleman apparently did.

“I’m not going to touch anybody, but if they reach out to me, I will respond back,” Bielema said.

Oregon State head coach Mike Riley is set to interview for Wisconsin’s open head-coaching position, CBS Sports’ Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday night.

Fowler also reported that Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is under consideration:

The long-time Beavers coach is set to interview with Wisconsin this week, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the situation.

Jaguars defensive coordinator Mel Tucker is also a candidate. Iowa State’s Paul Rhoads garnered interest early in the process but nothing materialized.

SI’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday that Miami head coach Al Golden turned down overtures by Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez.

Just got word that Al Golden is flattered by Alvarez’s interest but staying at Miami.

— Pete Thamel(@SIPeteThamel) December 13, 2012

Riley is in the midst of his second stint as Oregon State’s head coach — this one started in 2003. From 1999-2001, Riley coached the NFL’s San Diego Chargers. He has an 81-66 career record with the Beavers, including a 9-3 finish this season and an Alamo Bowl berth.

According to his official Oregon State biography, Riley is under contract through 2019. His contract “rolls over” one year every time the Beavers earn a bowl berth.

Wisconsin is replacing Bret Bielema, who left the school last week to take over the helm at Arkansas.

Brad Childress is reportedly being considered for the vacant coaching position at Wisconsin. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator and former Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is “intrigued” by Wisconsin’s head-coaching job and is an option for the position, CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora reported on Thursday.

The job opened up on Wednesday, when Bret Bielema bolted for the head job at Arkansas.

For eight seasons in the 1990s, Childress was a member of the coaching staff of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez,  who will coach the Badgers in the Rose Bowl next month.

During his five seasons as Wisconsin’s offensive coordinator, Childress earned praise for his work with Heisman Trophy-winning running back Ron Dayne. He left the school in 1999 to coach the quarterbacks with the Philadelphia Eagles, and he subsequently spent three seasons as their offensive coordinator.

Childress moved on to spend parts of five seasons as the Vikings head coach, where he had some success but was ultimately fired 10 games into the 2010 season.

Barry Alvarez will coach Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. (Jeff Gross, Getty Images)

Barry Alvarez will make a dramatic return to coaching, after agreeing to take charge of the Wisconsin Badgers for their appearance in the Rose Bowl.

Former Badgers coach Bret Bielma announced he would be leaving the team yesterday, leaving his status for the Rose Bowl in doubt. According to a report in the Madison State Journal, Badgers football team captains approached Wisconsin Athletic Director Alvarez requesting that he coach the team in the bowl game – an offer Alvarez accepted.

Alvarez previously coached Wisconsin football for 15 years before leaving to become Athletic Director in 2005. The Badgers won three Rose Bowls in that span.