All Things Fickell

[London 'Cat]

He played for them and the browns.

Got it. Has a reputation as a great recruiter. He has coached exclusively at tO$U, starting as a grad assistant. He became receivers coach in 2018 and was named passing game coordinator in 2022.

[leo from jersey]

I thought he was an assistant with the Dolphins maybe? Or maybe he played for the Dolphins?

He played for them and the browns.

[London 'Cat]

I believe he sat out of fb for a year and then became a grad assistant for the Bucks. When Z. Smith was fired, he took over for Smith.

I thought he was an assistant with the Dolphins maybe? Or maybe he played for the Dolphins?

[leo from jersey]

As always, there’s more to the story than has been published. We may never know the whole story. No point in being angry at Fickell or Wisconsin. Support the program and the new coach once he is named.

I am intrigued by Hartline. Does he have enough experience? Did he also coach in the NFL? I don’t recall but seem to remember he did.

I believe he sat out of fb for a year and then became a grad assistant for the Bucks. When Z. Smith was fired, he took over for Smith.

[London 'Cat]

As always, there’s more to the story than has been published. We may never know the whole story. No point in being angry at Fickell or Wisconsin. Support the program and the new coach once he is named.

I am intrigued by Hartline. Does he have enough experience? Did he also coach in the NFL? I don’t recall but seem to remember he did.

[Bearcat93]

Why these programs can’t have simple decency here, as could Fickell. Simply say lets be fair to the players, other coaches & people within the program & just wait a few
weeks. That’s a shitty look for Fickell and Wisc, but Fickell more so.

[bearcatjd]

I'm sorry, I am bitter about this. There is no loyalty anymore. Don't let the door hit you in rump on the way out!

[leo from jersey]

Boo hiss CLF

[Bearcat Chris]

Here’s a story that suggest CLF was planning on leaving weeks ago. Perhaps there was less energy in practice and players knew something was up, as this recruit indicates in the story. Worth reading.

B.C

https://share.newsbreak.com/2eqp0llc

[Bearcat93]

Yeah, given a night’s sleep on the news, there’s an opportunity for Luke to coach at the CFB elite division (at least how it’s structured today) and rebuild a historically strong program at the same time. I don’t have anything but gratitude and hopes that he’s successful there, too.

[Lobot]

Post analysis from Pat Forde

https://www.si.com/college/2022/11/28/luke-fickell-coach-leaves-cincinnati-wisconsin-who-will-replace-him

[leo from jersey]

Can't blame him for going to the super Big 10. Lot of playoff chances.

[London 'Cat]

I wanted to put in the puking emoji but couldn't find it. So very disappointed in Fickell. Thought he was different.

It is tough to swallow, using CLF's own words. But, let's be honest. His stock was higher right now than it would be after a couple of years adjusting to the BigXII. And, he did lift the program to new heights, for which I am grateful. I think he will do well at Wisconsin, but I also feel had he waited around a little longer, he would have been primed to go to tO$U, which we can all agree is the job he really covets.

Thank you to CLF and his family for the work you did while at UC. I wish him well.

[Greg7173]

"There is a tremendous foundation here that I can't wait to build upon. This world-class university, athletic department and passionately loyal fan base all have a strong commitment to success and I can't wait to be a part of it."

Wisconsin has hired Cincinnati's Luke Fickell to take over as coach of the football program (yahoo.com)

I wanted to put in the puking emoji but couldn't find it. So very disappointed in Fickell. Thought he was different.

[GoBearcats31]

6 million plus the commercials buys a lot of warm clothing

I'm sure their future backyard barn will be well-heated as well