Meyer makes right call in retaining Fickell

Urban Meyer talked Monday about assembling the best coaching staff in America at Ohio State.

He’s off to a good start with Luke Fickell.

Fickell will remain Ohio State’s head coach for the team’s upcoming bowl game and then return to an assistant role on Meyer’s staff. While Meyer didn’t specify Fickell’s future title, he said Fickell will have a significant role. I’m thinking assistant head coach and/or defensive coordinator.

Meyer said the two men and their wives had a lengthy dinner meeting, and Meyer and Fickell met for coffee before he asked Fickell to be a part of the staff.
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