All Things Fickell

[Lobot]

Eric Bailey of the Tulsa World just asked Fickell about the Oklahoma job in the middle of the AAC conference call today.

I don’t think he waited for the Q&A section.

[Bearcat Chris]

The only place CLF would go to is O$U. If Day moves to the NFL, then expect CLF to move back to Columbus.

There is NO way he will "Kelly" the team and its fans; has too much integrity and character.

B.C.

[Gmann]

If Day does move on from OSU they would come after Fickell hard I believe.

[GangstaTakester]

I am definitely a fan of enjoying what you have while you have it, and I think that is very appropriate with CLF. The biggest threat right now is the current rumor that Chicago is interested in Day. Since he did not fare well at tOSU the first time and they still view us as little brother would CLF be the front runner for the position or would they look elsewhere for an even bigger name?

[Lobot]

Lookout on the money front with Luke.

Mel Tucker actually signed a $95M over 10 years deal with MSU today. It's being paid for by boosters but it's still ridiciulous amount of money for a guy who has a very average and short coaching record. The contract is fully guaranteed (!!!) and Mel shares an agent, Jimmy Sexton, with Luke Fickell.

[Colonel]

Its a business. But to us as fans its a religion.

Coach has always held to his word which is beyond respectable in this day and age of coaches lying sentence after sentence. I have had the pleasure of bumping into him time to time as part of GCCYS sports. To me seems like a stand up gentlemen.

He rebuilt the program after the previous Clown ruined it. And should he pursue an opportunity to benefit his family and his career I tip my hat to his time spent here. Would even buy him a beer on his way out.

Only thing I ask is he treat the players with respect. By being straight forward that should be easily accomplished. If you go, be honest with players. Dont Kelly them.

But man, every year we get with CLF will be a year Ill be happy! Coaching chaos and all!

[Lobot]

DENNIS DODD: Hearing that Luke Fickell is staying at Cincinnati. Recruits being told such.

He’s hearing it from SI and an interview with Mario Eugenio from yesterday.

https://www.si.com/college/cincinnati/news/top-recruit-cincinnati-bearcats-head-coach-luke-fickell-not-leaving

[GoBearcats31]

DENNIS DODD: Hearing that Luke Fickell is staying at Cincinnati. Recruits being told such.

[swilsonsp4]

This article from espn.com talks about UC and the race to the CFP, with an emphasis on how CLF is handling this and the building of the program:

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32608184/luke-fickell-cincinnati-fight-2021-college-football-playoff-beyond

[GoBearcats31]

From Adam Rittenberg:

#Buckeyes coach Ryan Day, asked about the success #Cincinnati is having this season: "I know Luke Fickell does an unbelievable job. ... Being from the state of Ohio, we pull for them. Proud of the season they're having."

[GoBearcats31]

For what it's worth via Brett McMurphy:

Former USC QB Carson Palmer tells @dpshow the “ front-runners” for USC job include Penn State’s James Franklin, Iowa State’s Matt Campbell, Cincinnati’s Luke Fickell & Steelers coach Mike Tomlin

[GoBearcats31]

Tom Rinaldi piece with Fickell tomorrow https://twitter.com/GoBearcatsFB/sta...03082983399425

[Lobot]

Coach Fickell is on the mid season Dodd Trophy watch list. Seems obvious to me

[GoBearcats31]

Recent ESPN interview with Fickell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeBys7JXeAU

[GoBearcats31]

Fickell Named to Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List

https://gobearcats.com/news/2021/10/...atch-list.aspx