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Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell faces skepticism after a 5-7 season and missing a bowl game.
Fickell revamped the offense with new coordinator Jeff Grimes and added numerous transfers.
Fickell aims for improved consistency and finishing ability in the upcoming season.
MADISON – Social media is, excuse the play on words, a fickle friend.
In November 2022, Wisconsin surprised the college football world when it passed on one of its legendary players in order to hire Cincinnati’s Luke Fickell as its 31st head coach.
Sure, fans hurt for Jim Leonhard, who appeared to have the inside track to become Paul Chryst’s successor, but there was very little questioning of the move. Director of athletics Chris McIntosh was credited with having the guts to hire someone f