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DT Luke Fickell (HC Wisconsin Badgers)

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http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...on-story-the-sugar-bowl-is-its-latest-chapter

If Luke Fickell Is Writing a Redemption Story, the Sugar Bowl is Its Latest Chapter

Interesting notes:

“We hear all that stupid crap about ‘Fire Fickell’ and all that. That pisses me off because that guy’s done so much, he’s changed my life. He gave me the opportunity to even wear this jersey,” said redshirt freshman linebacker Darron Lee. “So I go out, I fight for not only my brothers, but I for him too because he gave me this opportunity. I take that a little bit to heart, I go out and fight for him even more. Honestly, it is pretty annoying because some fans really don’t know what they’re talking about. So it’s kind of just like shut up and watch the game, please. But that’s all I can really say to that.”
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Added Joshua Perry, a junior linebacker: “It’s hard for me to listen to people say negative things about him because I know how much he cares about this, I know how much hard work he puts into this.
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Love coach Fick and I hope he see's this year and this opportunity as a redemption story and validation. His guys love him and they all have passion for what they are doing.

Some guys are just not meant to be the head guy. I honestly think he will be one of those great DC's by the time he's done if he sticks to it. I especially hope that he does it here.
 
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That Steve Miller zone blitz drop back into coverage was such a genius tactical call. A Jim Heacock staple. Reminiscent of many plays from the Heacock era but especially the 2010 Miami game when the Canes were driving in the red zone and Cam Heyward dropped back into coverage, never seen by Jacory Harris, and trucked the INT back 80 yards(didn't have quite enough gas to taste the end zone).

But talk about a coaching win on that play. 3rd down, Bama starting to get a decent drive going and we knew they were going to jam it in to Cooper. Made the call(Fick, Ash, who cares) and Sims never saw it coming.
 
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I think Fickell will be here a long time, but I don't think at all that the 2011 season means he can't be a head coach. Heck, Urban had a 5 loss Florida team with his program in full swing. To keep the boat steady and still recruit were bigger achievements than anyone at the time could realize. We didn't have a slew of transfers, we didn't have weak recruiting, etc. The fact that Fickell kept us afloat made sure that Urban's first years would be as good as they were, rather than the typical rinse everything out and start over approach (such as what Charlie Strong is dealing with in TX).
 
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mleone21 said:
I think Fickell will be here a long time, but I don't think at all that the 2011 season means he can't be a head coach. Heck, Urban had a 5 loss Florida team with his program in full swing. To keep the boat steady and still recruit were bigger achievements than anyone at the time could realize. We didn't have a slew of transfers, we didn't have weak recruiting, etc. The fact that Fickell kept us afloat made sure that Urban's first years would be as good as they were, rather than the typical rinse everything out and start over approach (such as what Charlie Strong is dealing with in TX).
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Part of a family atmosphere. I think fickell along with some of the other coaches are starting to really see Columbus as home and family. There is a point where that is more important than head coaching or making another million. Whereas Herman's desire to be a HC was his drive I think fickell (and ash hopefully) is where he wants to be. Ensure these guys are happy and keep throwing more cash at them.
 
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mleone21 said:
I think Fickell will be here a long time, but I don't think at all that the 2011 season means he can't be a head coach. Heck, Urban had a 5 loss Florida team with his program in full swing. To keep the boat steady and still recruit were bigger achievements than anyone at the time could realize. We didn't have a slew of transfers, we didn't have weak recruiting, etc. The fact that Fickell kept us afloat made sure that Urban's first years would be as good as they were, rather than the typical rinse everything out and start over approach (such as what Charlie Strong is dealing with in TX).
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Not to mention his staff was picked for him. I understand the decision by the Athletic Department to keep continuity in the staff, but Fick most certainly did not get an actual shot at being the HC. He was a place holder. And I'm thankful he put his ego aside and took so much abuse from fans to do whatever was needed to help tOSU.

He's a Buckeye legend as far as I'm concerned.
 
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