Luke Fickell Introduced as Buckeye Head Coach

By:  Coop


Luke Fickell was promoted to the positioned of Head Coach back on May 30, but today, June 13, he took part in his first press conference. To watch the full press conference click here.


Fickell is the 23rd Head Coach in the history of the Ohio State Buckeyes, and only the 5th in the last 60 years.


“We look forward to refocusing the football program on doing what we do best – representing this extraordinary University and its values on the field, in the classroom, and in life,” Director of Athletics Gene Smith said.  "We have full confidence in his ability to lead our football program."


While there are talks that this will be a one-and-done season for Luke as a head coach, if the Buckeyes have a successful season this year, he could be a coach for much longer.  After the 2011 season, the school is expected to search for a new head coach.


As an OSU fan, I think Fickell was a great choice for the head coach position.  He played at Ohio State, and has had a lifelong dream of coaching the Buckeyes.  He knows that excellence is all we will accept here, and another important thing, he understands the importance of beating Michigan.


Good luck to Luke Fickell.