Luke Fickell is aware of the Wisconsin Badgers fans' frustrations after the team lost 27-10 to the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday afternoon.
Wisconsin entered the game with a decent 2-1 record, beating Miami (OH) and Middle Tennessee by solid margins before losing 38-14 to the No. 14 Alabama Crimson Tide. They began conference play this week hopeful for a win against Maryland, but it wasn't to be as they lost in convincing fashion.
This prompted frustration from the fans, booing Fickell as many loudly chanted for his firing. Fickell reflected on the loss after the game, per reporter John Steppe. He acknowledged the chants , understanding their pain as he wants to help the program win big games.
“I feel what their pain is,” Fickell said. “There's nothing we can do but keep grinding.