UA football candidate named D-1 asst. coach of year

[ZipRoo]

Here's the link to Marla's blog story at ohio.com: http://marla.ohio.com/2010/11/osus-fickell...esume/#comments

Luke Fickell, OSU’s co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, enhanced his resume Tuesday when he was named Division I’s assistant coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association.

Fickell has coached nine All-Big Ten players, four All-Americans and 10 who have played in the NFL During his nine years at Ohio State, the Buckeyes have won five Big Ten titles, participated in seven bowl games and twice played for the national championship.

Did anyone else just get a very SICK, QUEASY feeling in the pit of your stomach? Yep, Akron snubbed this guy....so we could rush out and hire a recrooter from a losing program.

(Oh, and be sure to note Marla's commentary that Can't STATE should most definitely consider this guy for their vacancy.)

And it's funny...Luke sure doesn't "look" like a guy who would alienate players, coworkers, fans and media, does he? Do you think the P.R.-savvy Jim Tressel would have anyone but a high-caliber guy on his staff?

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Ok...I get that you're thrilled about this guy. But your rose-colored glasses may have missed the part where it says that the award is given to five college coaches to recognize "dedication to their team and community".

Of course, I wish that we had gone in another direction last year. Any other direction. But, I'm not hearing about anyone else going after this guy, and the writer of the article states that Ken+ should "consider" him.

[ZipRoo]

Ok...I get that you're thrilled about this guy. But your rose-colored glasses may have missed the part where it says that the award is given to five college coaches to recognize "dedication to their team and community".

Of course, I wish that we had gone in another direction last year. Any other direction. But, I'm not hearing about anyone else going after this guy, and the writer of the article states that Ken+ should "consider" him.

Watch and see how quickly he's snapped up as soon as OSU's season has ended. How blind can you be, dude?

(And if you're nitpicking, I guess we can always ask: How close would Ianello ever come to winning any award for dedication to team or community? He won't even SPEAK to the press, he hates the AKRowdies, and umpteen players have quit rather than listen to his constant berating. Got any other defense?)

[GP1]

Here's the link to Marla's blog story at ohio.com: http://marla.ohio.com/2010/11/osus-fickell...esume/#comments

Luke Fickell, OSU’s co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, enhanced his resume Tuesday when he was named Division I’s assistant coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association.

Fickell has coached nine All-Big Ten players, four All-Americans and 10 who have played in the NFL During his nine years at Ohio State, the Buckeyes have won five Big Ten titles, participated in seven bowl games and twice played for the national championship.

Did anyone else just get a very SICK, QUEASY feeling in the pit of your stomach? Yep, Akron snubbed this guy....so we could rush out and hire a recrooter from a losing program.

(Oh, and be sure to note Marla's commentary that Can't STATE should most definitely consider this guy for their vacancy.)

And it's funny...Luke sure doesn't "look" like a guy who would alienate players, coworkers, fans and media, does he? Do you think the P.R.-savvy Jim

1. He was never REALLY interested in the job.

2. Good assistant coach? Maybe...he's more of a top assistant to an assistant.

3. What makes you think he would be a good head coach?

4. Why would he go to Can't? They might "consider" him, but he isn't considering them.

[ZipRoo]

I say black...you say white. I say white...you say black.

I get it, now. You just want to argue any point. We're clear now. You're happy with Ianello. And you're delusional if you believe Fickell wouldn't be on our sidelines right now if Akron had offered him the job. Trust me on that.

So, I guess I'll just agree with all of YOUR points, and then you'll be forced to argue against them. Guess that's the game. Okay. It's fun.

(And the only way he doesn't wind up at Ken+ State is if a more attractive offer is made....and that is quite likely. Google his name and read what's being said nationally. It's really amazing the disrespect that Ohio State gets on this site.)

[GP1]

And you're delusional if you believe Fickell wouldn't be on our sidelines right now if Akron had offered him the job. Trust me on that.

There is zero evidence to back this up. I know someone who know him personally and he was never interested in the job. It would be a pay cut. Can't would be a pay cut. Any offer he would have been made would have been countered by tOSU.

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Ok...I get that you're thrilled about this guy. But your rose-colored glasses may have missed the part where it says that the award is given to five college coaches to recognize "dedication to their team and community".

Of course, I wish that we had gone in another direction last year. Any other direction. But, I'm not hearing about anyone else going after this guy, and the writer of the article states that Ken+ should "consider" him.

Watch and see how quickly he's snapped up as soon as OSU's season has ended. How blind can you be, dude?

(And if you're nitpicking, I guess we can always ask: How close would Ianello ever come to winning any award for dedication to team or community? He won't even SPEAK to the press, he hates the AKRowdies, and umpteen players have quit rather than listen to his constant berating. Got any other defense?)

Read the post, where I clearly indicate that I would have taken ANY OTHER DIRECTION if we had to do it over again.

Like I said. I get it. You love Fickell. Your colorful and bold typefaces say it all. I just don't agree with you. But, I'll be sure to get my blindness corrected.

[Buckzip]

Fickel has proven nothing. A lot of guys are great assistants and never make it as a HC.

I know that he is looking to get a HC job somewhere to eventually take the place of Tressel at OSU. Tressel will be retiring within the next 5 years and Fickel has an inside shot if he goes and wins somewhere else first.

[Blue & Gold]

Tressel will be retiring within the next 5 years...

Thank goodness. I hope you're right.

[zipdiehard]

The award really appears to be for community service and AFCA involvement (hence the award giver).

"The Assistant Coach of the Year award was first presented in 1997 and was created to honor assistant coaches who excel in community service, commitment to the student-athlete, on-field coaching success and AFCA professional organization involvement."

He seems like an upstanding guy, but that has zero to do with on the field coaching (can you say Jerry Faust).

There were probably numerous more qualified guys that the Zips passed on for whatever reason. BG didn't hire him either. Other than the OSU bias in this state, I'm not sure why his name keeps coming up with so much passion on this board, especially since none us can credibly say whether or not he is a good coach or would be one.

[bUAkronG]

ZipRoo, I like your customized diaper...

[Dave in Green]

..... I get it, now. You just want to argue any point. .....

And the rest of us get it that you only want to argue one point, the same point, over and over, ad infinitum, ad nauseum -- 85 mind-numbingly similar posts since you joined ZN.O last month. Since everyone already knows what you want to say about the only subject you want to talk about, there's not much reason to read any more of your posts, is there?

[ZipRoo]

Sadly, it's lame posts like the ones above that really defeat any credibility of the posters here on ZipsNation.

We're looking at a choice: an Ohio guy, Fickell...versus a Notre Dame recruiter, Ianello.

No, until he receives his chance next season, no can say with 100% certainty that Fickell will be a great college head coach. But are you somehow implying that Ianello's credentials deserved the nod over a homegrown OSU guy? I really doubt that Can't State will be as stubborn and stupid as Akron. And yes, I will, indeed, be here to say "I told you so."

You folks don't seem to grasp....we're 0-11. No one wanted Ianello. Other alternatives were on the table. Tressel made a freakin' donation to UA, his alma mater and former place of employment, just to get someone's attention in Buchtel Hall. It's obvious, Fickell is a family man ready for his next step...a head coaching job. GP1 seems so "sure" that it wouldn't have happened; I'm just as sure otherwise. I have high-placed inside info that Akron never even returned the call. That's arrogance and single-mindedness, folks; TW wanted his peon, period.

And the total destruction of our football program is the end result.

You can poke fun at typeface colors, you can be snide....but you all know, I speak the truth.

{Oh yeah, and Dave in Green, your defense of Ianello and UA hirings is as played out as anything in the history of ZipsNation. And now, I invite you to share your sports I.Q. with us...}

[Dave in Green]

I can edit my posts, too.

86 = number of mind-numbingly similar posts since you joined ZN.O last month.

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86

[ZipGrad93]

Hindsight is always 20/20. I'm sure if the administration had known how this season was to turn out, they wouldn't have hired Ianello. I'm sure Ianello was more highly thought of when he was hired than he is now.

How well would've Fickell done? Who knows... Chances are, he would've been better than what we have, but we'll never know for sure. (We certainly couldn't get any worse.) The one thing I did like about him is that he did coach in Akron for a year or two, before joining OSU, so at least he was a bit familiar with the program and the community.

Regardless, we'll probably be going through the same things again in a year or two...

[Zips fan]

Sadly, it's lame posts like the ones above that really defeat any credibility of the posters here on ZipsNation.

We're looking at a choice: an Ohio guy, Fickell...versus a Notre Dame recruiter, Ianello.

Why is Fickell a superior canidate to Ianello? Because he coached at OSU? Who cares? This has so little to do with predicting the success of a person as a head coach.

I remember when the search was going on, the majority of posters wanted someone with head coaching experience. When Icoach is finally relieved of his duties, I don't want an assistant coach who is trying to see if he can make it as a head coach. I want the Brian Kelly(DII national champs) or Jerry Kill(SIU I-AA powerhouse) canidate. I want to see our program hire someone who has shown they are able to be effective as a head coach. I wish the best for Fickell but I am tired of coaches being given their first head coaching jobs at the MAC level. Let him try it somewhere else. When we get rid of icoach, please hire a successful I-AA or DII head coach.

[bUAkronG]

I really doubt that Can't State will be as stubborn and stupid as Akron. And yes, I will, indeed, be here to say "I told you so."

really? Because I think you'd be better suited over there if he does get hired there. And I'm fairly certain most people wouldn't mind if you made the Can't boards your personal home.

[Buckzip]

Sadly, it's lame posts like the ones above that really defeat any credibility of the posters here on ZipsNation.

We're looking at a choice: an Ohio guy, Fickell...versus a Notre Dame recruiter, Ianello.

Why is Fickell a superior canidate to Ianello? Because he coached at OSU? Who cares? This has so little to do with predicting the success of a person as a head coach.

I remember when the search was going on, the majority of posters wanted someone with head coaching experience. When Icoach is finally relieved of his duties, I don't want an assistant coach who is trying to see if he can make it as a head coach. I want the Brian Kelly(DII national champs) or Jerry Kill(SIU I-AA powerhouse) canidate. I want to see our program hire someone who has shown they are able to be effective as a head coach. I wish the best for Fickell but I am tired of coaches being given their first head coaching jobs at the MAC level. Let him try it somewhere else. When we get rid of icoach, please hire a successful I-AA or DII head coach.

Well said.