The Wisconsin Badgers are 5-5 this season after losing to the No. 1 Oregon Ducks by a final score of 16-13 on Saturday night. Wisconsin had a chance to upset Oregon, but indigent play from quarterback Braedyn Locke doomed them once again.
He also performed terribly against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Head coach Luke Fickell is in danger of missing a bowl game with the Badgers in his second season. On Sunday night, he decided to fire offensive coordinator Phil Longo rather than bench quarterback Braedyn Locke.
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell announces who will be the offensive coordinator
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell met with the media on Monday. He was asked who would take over calling duties for the remainder of the 2024 college football season. Fickell said Evan Flood from 247sports:
“Why does this matter? I don’t think it’s really essential. I think it helps you point the finger at someone.
That was a very bold statement from the Badgers head coach. He wants to keep secret until the end of the 2024 season who will be called to the competition. Luke Fickell has been under fire from Badgers fans lately.
Fans respond to comments
A disappointing answer. Don’t ask fans to buy seasonal tiks or continue donating. Why does this matter? From a huge Fick fan.
— Alan Rubenstein (@UWBigAl) November 18, 2024
A question about softball and he threw his back trying to answer it
— Justin Wills (@itsjwills) November 18, 2024
In response to this reaction, he was forced to fire him. I just wonder what will happen if both starting quarterbacks don’t get injured in consecutive seasons? They’ll need to make a splash with their next hire to retain recruits, and I really think they need to continually evolve on offense.
— Ryan Blanchard (@Ryan_Blanchard8) November 18, 2024
Thank you for confirming that the “head coach” is in fact Mr. Fickell. 🤦🏼♂️
In this case, I don’t like being right. Mr. McIntosh, when you’re done with your two-year back-patting tour, what the hell are you going to do to prove that you can actually find your buttocks…
— Tim Hundley🇺🇸🤟🏼🥩 📸 🔋 (@TimHundley4All) November 18, 2024
That’s a terrible reaction.
— Ryan Pohle (@RyanPohle) November 18, 2024
There will be a lot of Wisconsin Badgers fans whose Luke Fickell will be fired at the end of the season. With Braedyn Locke not on the bench, they will have to find a point guard in the transfer portal if Mabrey Mettauer isn’t ready to take over next year. Wisconsin will also need to find a suitable replacement offensive coordinator for Phil Longo or they will be looking for a up-to-date head coach after the 2025 college football season.
