All Things Fickell

[BearKatz]

I'm surprised Satterfield isn't on that list!

Satterfield needs to be! The sooner he's gone, the sooner this program can move in the right direction. Long list of bad hires over the last decade.

[bearcatjd]

6 CFB coaches under the most pressure entering 2026 season https://thescore.com/ncaaf/news/3577642

I'm surprised Satterfield isn't on that list!

[BearKatz]

6 CFB coaches under the most pressure entering 2026 season https://thescore.com/ncaaf/news/3577642

[BearKatz]

Personally I would take Fickell back in a heartbeat over Satterfield! I want to see Luke succeed at Wisconsin, but if he's let go at the end of the season. Bring him back to UC!

[bearcatbret]

By comparison of Wisconsin's $25M team, how much is tosu or UM or others in the B1G? If I recall correctly, T-Tech had over $50 in their roster.

[GoBearcats31]

Old friend Justin Williams article on old friend Luke Fickell -- seems paywalled here, but if you access via Justin's Twitter/X it is supposed to be free
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...ions-hot-seat/

[bearcatbret]

ESPN names the top 5 hotseats in college football.
ESPN Names Fascinating Luke Fickell Replacement | Fanrecap.com

[bearcatbret]

Fickell will return in 2026, per Wisconsin AD
https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...eferrer=scribe

That sounds like Wisconsin expects to be able to pay players more.... But this article makes it sound that high school coaches have bailed on Fickell. Luke Fickell Under Major Fire After Alarming Recruiting Report | 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

[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

[Carin's Dad]

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

[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

[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.

[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

[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/