All Things Fickell

[leo from jersey]

I know it’s a complete knee jerk reaction for OSU fans to be calling for Day’s head after the loss today. However, seeing as this is the opening we all know Fickell’s waiting for, we actually have a reason to be worried this time.

Day should not be fired and probably won’t be but if he doesn’t rearrange the deck chairs a bit to cover himself, I’d be shocked. I was on flight from CLE to DFW with some Buckeye fans during most of the game so I did not see the game but on Gamecast and paper, OSU got scorched in the second half by big plays it appears.

That one’s going to sting for them for while especially since it was a packed house in Cbus.

Day rearranged the coaching staff last year - New offensive line coach and Def Cord as well as new safety and a new cornerback coach. The defense was torched. I look for Day to stay, but it was an embarrassment. I would not be shocked if he goes. They have Kevin Wilson on staff who built Indiana up, but was fired for behavior problems. I would not be shocked if they changed their NIL practices and buy some transfers and for HS seniors although it is a bit late this year for seniors. I do know that the fans are very upset and have been with Day's play calling.Knowles gambled alot on defense and got burnt. They didn't make him the highest paid D cord to have their rival put 45 on them.

[London 'Cat]

Is there any factual support for this fear?

None whatsoever. Please move on.

[Carin's Dad]

the opening we all know Fickell’s waiting for

Is there any factual support for this fear?

[Lobot]

I know it’s a complete knee jerk reaction for OSU fans to be calling for Day’s head after the loss today. However, seeing as this is the opening we all know Fickell’s waiting for, we actually have a reason to be worried this time.

Day should not be fired and probably won’t be but if he doesn’t rearrange the deck chairs a bit to cover himself, I’d be shocked. I was on flight from CLE to DFW with some Buckeye fans during most of the game so I did not see the game but on Gamecast and paper, OSU got scorched in the second half by big plays it appears.

That one’s going to sting for them for while especially since it was a packed house in Cbus.

[UC4me]

Surely these thoughts about Day getting fired and coach LF leaving just have to be our own fears and past experiences of coaches bolting elsewhere. Right? Surely there is no way Day gets fired. Right? Right??

[London 'Cat]

I don't think you understand the rivalry. John Cooper was brought in because he beat Michigan in a bowl game. He was a great recruiter but didn't show up in the big game. Jim Tressel was brought in and he won. Meyer too. The game is that important in Columbus. Day's seat although he has it for another year, had better win the game.

I live in the Columbus media market. My son also attends tO$U. ****, they practically brainwash our children to be fans of tO$U up here. I definitely understand the importance of the game to tO$U’s fan base. I also feel that those fans are delusional in that they expect tO$U to beat everyone on the schedule, even though UM was simply the better team today. The second half was the difference and the adjustments made by UM’s coaching staff was exceptional.

If those fans are calling for Day’s removal, and they hire Fickell, I would immediately offer the UC job to Day. If he would come to UC, he could continue to build on what Fickell has started.

[leo from jersey]

Seriously?? Day has lost 3 games in two years, with two of those losses against a top 5 CFP ranked team. I doubt any sane person would replace Day with his record. tO$U’s fans are berserk and bizarre. 🤦🏻*♂️

I don't think you understand the rivalry. John Cooper was brought in because he beat Michigan in a bowl game. He was a great recruiter but didn't show up in the big game. Jim Tressel was brought in and he won. Meyer too. The game is that important in Columbus. Day's seat although he has it for another year, had better win the game.

[London 'Cat]

the difference is that Ryan Day has NFL experience and his seat is hot at tOSU

Seriously?? Day has lost 3 games in two years, with two of those losses against a top 5 CFP ranked team. I doubt any sane person would replace Day with his record. tO$U’s fans are berserk and bizarre. 🤦🏻♂️

[fmirzamd]

OSU looked much better on paper, bad coaching let to their defeat today. Ryan Day should go.

[leo from jersey]

I agree, but The Athletic is well regarded, and I thought the link was worthy of posting.

Regarding Ryan going to the NFL.... not going to happen. Look at what happened with Greg Schiano at Rutgers when he went to the NFL. Suffice it to say, he didn't do well and he is back at Rutgers. I do believe that the NFL is really no better for a coach's career, as top college jobs pay more.

B.C.

the difference is that Ryan Day has NFL experience and his seat is hot at tOSU

[leo from jersey]

The faithful are calling for CLF after Ryan Day's beatdown versus Michigan.

[Carin's Dad]

The Athletic's Mitch Sherman said on Hail Varsity Radio. About the Nebraska HC opening….. Fickell, I think he is mildly interested. I think there's a little bit of something there. He's playing Friday. Not that it matters to the search, to his desirability or his attractiveness to Nebraska, but he would be available on Saturday.

B.C.

Nebraska is going for Rhule. Another NFL failure going back to college.

[Bearcat Chris]

From the same article:

“The thoughts for a long time with Luke Fickell, and it still is, is that he's holding out for the Ohio State job,” Sherman said. “And if Ryan Day goes to the NFL, then Luke Fickell can jump right back into Columbus and it'll be seamless. He's already in that state. That's where he wants to be. That's where he wants to coach. And that wouldn't change if he went somewhere like Nebraska, he'd still be next in line or close to it at Ohio State, as long as things were going well at his current stop, which is why I think he's unlikely to make that kind of a move, because he's he's got a good thing going at Cincinnati.”

Nothing to see here. Please disburse.

I agree, but The Athletic is well regarded, and I thought the link was worthy of posting.

Regarding Ryan going to the NFL.... not going to happen. Look at what happened with Greg Schiano at Rutgers when he went to the NFL. Suffice it to say, he didn't do well and he is back at Rutgers. I do believe that the NFL is really no better for a coach's career, as top college jobs pay more.

B.C.

[London 'Cat]

From the same article:

“The thoughts for a long time with Luke Fickell, and it still is, is that he's holding out for the Ohio State job,” Sherman said. “And if Ryan Day goes to the NFL, then Luke Fickell can jump right back into Columbus and it'll be seamless. He's already in that state. That's where he wants to be. That's where he wants to coach. And that wouldn't change if he went somewhere like Nebraska, he'd still be next in line or close to it at Ohio State, as long as things were going well at his current stop, which is why I think he's unlikely to make that kind of a move, because he's he's got a good thing going at Cincinnati.”

Nothing to see here. Please disburse.

[Bearcat Chris]

The Athletic's Mitch Sherman said on Hail Varsity Radio. About the Nebraska HC opening….. Fickell, I think he is mildly interested. I think there's a little bit of something there. He's playing Friday. Not that it matters to the search, to his desirability or his attractiveness to Nebraska, but he would be available on Saturday.

B.C.