All Things Fickell

[Longtime Lurker]

I thought that exact same thing. Even expanded beyond the Tulane game.

In retrospect, I felt that way about at least the last 1/2-3/4 of that season-game management decisions that he would have never made a year or two prior that showed his focus was already elsewhere.

[Chewbacca2099]

Kind of surprised he isn't fired already after that embarrassing performance yesterday... Iowa never scores that many points...

[bearcatbret]

Kind of surprised he isn't fired already after that embarrassing performance yesterday... Iowa never scores that many points...

Not to mention the goose egg put up by Wisconsin.

[London 'Cat]

Not to mention the goose egg put up by Wisconsin.

Doesn’t get easier next Saturday. They play tO$U who has one of the best defenses in the country. Another goose egg is highly likely.

[bearcatbret]

The current theory around Wisconsin and Fickell.

https://fanrecap.com/cincinnati-bearcats/potential-luke-fickell-firing-gets-interesting-update--c0a2a?utm_source=cincinnati-bearcats&utm_medium=MP&utm_campaign=ncaaf-mk&utm_content=1685605015014775&fbclid=IwY2xjawNdMpBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnbXFiekRPeXhlVHBVYm13AR5M1gddQeHz94nV1CWpFlyICHuTG9jAvlxJEx9JEVKdM9J1WnYqwahrVOav9A_aem_dBHeyioTiAlf_4KWL_RMqA

[bearcatbret]

The current theory around Wisconsin and Fickell.
https://fanrecap.com/cincinnati-bear...iAlf_4KWL_RMqA

Spoiler, the thought is that Wisconsin wants to see Fickell get blown out against tosu.

[London 'Cat]

Spoiler, the thought is that Wisconsin wants to see Fickell get blown out against tosu.

I think that is inevitable. 49-0 tO$U.

[bearcatbret]

I think that is inevitable. 49-0 tO$U.

Yes and maybe worse. However, they do not want to lay that loss on the interim coach.

[longtimefan]

Seems the handwriting is on the wall. The AD is publicly supporting Fickell, which usually means he’s about to be fired. Or, that buyout is just too much for Wisconsin.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/othercolleges/2025/10/20/luke-fickell-badgers-coach-gets-support-wisconsin-ad-chris-mcintosh/86801591007/

[Lobot]

Seems the handwriting is on the wall. The AD is publicly supporting Fickell, which usually means he’s about to be fired. Or, that buyout is just too much for Wisconsin.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...h/86801591007/

Seems like it's a message to alums to pony up the buyout money because they can't pay him and invest in the program at the same time

[bearcatbret]

Seems like it's a message to alums to pony up the buyout money because they can't pay him and invest in the program at the same time

Wisconsin is making $100M per year on TV contracts. That is compared to the less than $30M for UC. I think that Wisconsin can afford it.

[bearcatbret]

Seems the handwriting is on the wall. The AD is publicly supporting Fickell, which usually means he’s about to be fired. Or, that buyout is just too much for Wisconsin.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...h/86801591007/

Here is an article to confirm that. Yes, it is from a site that is questionable.
Wisconsin AD Backs Luke Fickell While Admitting Major Letdown | Fanrecap.com

[Carin's Dad]

The buyout is structured to be paid like a paycheck, not as a lump sum.

[bearcatbret]

A big donor steps in to support Fickell. The university brass is supporting Fickell. Why is the question. Luke Fickell's Wisconsin Future Gets Major Update | Fanrecap.com

[GoBearcats31]

Fickell will return in 2026, per Wisconsin AD

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46873216/wisconsin-coach-luke-fickell-return-2026-ad-says?referrer=scribe