<http://schema.org/articleBody>
"Wisconsin football coach Gary Andersen said Tuesday he had been contacted by an NFL team with a coaching vacancy.In a post on the UWBadgers.com website, Andersen said he had been contacted by the Cleveland Browns with regard to their search for a head coach.In a statement on the website, Andersen said he declined the opportunity.\"After our initial conversation, I decided not to pursue the position,\" Andersen said. \"I am committed to the University of Wisconsin and the student-athletes in our program.\"Ian Rapaport of the NFL.com previously reported that Andersen had interviewed with the Browns.Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez praised Andersen's handling of the situation, as well as his decision.\"I am appreciative that Gary handled all of this the right way,\" Alvarez said. \"When you have talented coaches on your roster, there will always be people who want to talk to them. I think Gary is one of the top coaches in the country and am glad that he is leading our team.\"The school announced in late January that it had extended Andersen's contract through 2019. He had just completed his first season with the team at the time of the announcement."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://www.wisn.com/article/uw-football-coach-gary-andersen-courted-by-cleveland-browns/6319878>