August 25, 20206 yr The extension pays Fickell $3.4 million a year starting with the 2020 season through 2026.
August 26, 20206 yr Author 1 hour ago, TheDeuce said: If UC stays good he won’t be there that long. OSU might bring him home a lot sooner now, considering how irritated Day is right now. Nice move by UC though, paying up. He's worth it.
September 8, 20206 yr On 8/25/2020 at 8:50 PM, John Anthony said: OSU might bring him home a lot sooner now, considering how irritated Day is right now. Nice move by UC though, paying up. He's worth it. They gave Marcus Freeman a pay raise and extension through the end of next year as well. I personally think Fick stays minimum 3 more years unless OSU comes calling before then.
September 8, 20206 yr Author 11 minutes ago, Walter said: They gave Marcus Freeman a pay raise and extension through the end of next year as well. I personally think Fick stays minimum 3 more years unless OSU comes calling before then. Another good move. Ryan Day is pretty upset right now. He wasn’t a 10 year guy to start with, so what is he now, is anyone’s guess.
September 8, 20206 yr 6 hours ago, John Anthony said: Another good move. Ryan Day is pretty upset right now. He wasn’t a 10 year guy to start with, so what is he now, is anyone’s guess. Fick has been outstanding at UC both on and off the field, but if Day were to leave do you think Fick is "high profile" enough to seriously be a front runner for the job? I know the fan base would say absolutely and i agree, but Urban Meyer took them to a level where they can get pretty much whoever they want. Is it crazy to think Day got lucky that he was put in the position he's in?
September 9, 20206 yr Author 22 hours ago, Walter said: Fick has been outstanding at UC both on and off the field, but if Day were to leave do you think Fick is "high profile" enough to seriously be a front runner for the job? I know the fan base would say absolutely and i agree, but Urban Meyer took them to a level where they can get pretty much whoever they want. Is it crazy to think Day got lucky that he was put in the position he's in? I think Fick is the first and only call they make. Meyer hand picked Day, OSU really trusted Meyer’s judgement to your point. I’d be willing to bet Meyer tells them to “call Luke” right after Day leaves. The question is, is OSU trying to take him from UC, or a P5 when the time comes?
September 9, 20206 yr 19 minutes ago, John Anthony said: I think Fick is the first and only call they make. Meyer hand picked Day, OSU really trusted Meyer’s judgement to your point. I’d be willing to bet Meyer tells them to “call Luke” right after Day leaves. The question is, is OSU trying to take him from UC, or a P5 when the time comes? I think Fick stays at UC to make it easy to leave when OSU calls.
September 10, 20206 yr 12 hours ago, John Anthony said: I think Fick is the first and only call they make. Meyer hand picked Day, OSU really trusted Meyer’s judgement to your point. I’d be willing to bet Meyer tells them to “call Luke” right after Day leaves. The question is, is OSU trying to take him from UC, or a P5 when the time comes? Good points. Pete Thamel had a good article yesterday about Fick and how/why he isn't leaving UC for just any job: Anyone who thinks Fickell will just be jumping jobs for a raise and higher profile doesn’t know him all that well. He turned down the Michigan State job last year and signed a new deal this offseason that makes him the second-highest paid Group of Five coach at $3.4 million behind Houston’s Dana Holgorsen ($3.8M). (Fickell’s buyout to leave starts at $4 million.) Understanding what could keep Fickell in town for the next few years involves understanding what makes Fickell tick. He spent 11 years as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator and one year as interim head coach, where he developed a reputation for turning down job interviews. He’s never lived outside the state of Ohio, save for a cup of coffee with the Saints as a player. Hiring Fickell would mean he and his wife, Amy, relocating their six kids, who range in age from high school senior to twin kindergartners. Different Level: Can Luke Fickell help Cincinnati reach the Power 5??
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