Ohio State coach Luke Fickell is officially moving on to be the head coach of fellow Ohio school the University of Cincinnati. Coach Fick has meant so much to the Ohio State football program and to all of the players who have passed through it. Buckeyes of past and present took to Twitter to express their gratitude, support, and congratulations.
Congrats to one of the best coaches I know @CoachFick happy for you and the fam
— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) December 10, 2016
Great hire by the Bearcats! Luke is one of the most respected coaches I've ever been around. All around great human. https://t.co/LagMb2St0L
— AJ Hawk (@OfficialAJHawk) December 10, 2016
Cincinnati is getting a phenomenal, detailed coach, who is a great leader and builder of men! Congrats coach! So deserving! https://t.co/vetAXR0nAV
— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) December 10, 2016
Looks like it will be official soon for Fick... Part of 2 National Championships and a slew of LBs drafted. A Buckeye forever, now a Bearcat pic.twitter.com/PFLHpfAyeW
— Bobby Carpenter (@Bcarp3) December 10, 2016
To many Fickell was not only a great defensive coordinator, but a head coach who stepped up for Ohio State in a time of need.
Had the honor to play for @CoachFick at OSU as both an assistant and the head guy. UC made a great choice! Congrats! https://t.co/ozmKZzJ3Bd
— Ben Buchanan (@BenBuchanan_17) December 10, 2016
Congrats @CoachFick UC made a excellent choice!Gonna do big things honor to play for u excited 2 see what the Bearcats do in the near future https://t.co/IzqgbPo7pg
— DeVier Posey (@DPo8) December 10, 2016
For many former player, Fickell was the last coach remaining at Ohio State from their days of playing in the Shoe.
Fick!!! Last one left from my time at there. Great Coach! https://t.co/uCAx6sB5Kp
— Chimdi Chekwa (@ChimChek) December 10, 2016
Congrats Luke! You are a GREAT leader of men. I couldn't be any happier for you @CoachFick https://t.co/dWFqdIjBLy
— Joshua Perry (JEP53) (@RIP_JEP) December 10, 2016
Just got off this flight to this incredible news!! No one deserves it more! Builds DOGS on the field and incredible MEN off the field https://t.co/1LrnVSiN4l
— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) December 10, 2016
I'm happy for my guy Luke Fickell! I know he's going to do an exceptional job at the Nasty Natty! You'll be missed in Columbus.#NewChapter
— Cie Grant (@only1ciegrant) December 10, 2016
Congrats coach @CoachFick
— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) December 10, 2016
Luke positively impacted the lives of 100's of young men. We appreciate all he has done for this university as a student-athlete & coach. https://t.co/CJ0qwQguQu
— gene smith (@OSU_AD) December 10, 2016
Opportunities arise because of great dedication, great effort & great players! Congratulations to Luke Fickell, one of the best in the game!
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) December 10, 2016
Coach Fick will be missed here in Columbus, but he'll always be a Buckeye.
