WholeHogSports · Aug 29, 2022
Fickell has history of losing talent, reloading
Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with his team on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)FAYETTEVILLE — Nine Cincinnati players advanced to the NFL Draft from last season's team that crashed the previously all-Power 5 College Football Playoff.
The losses of such outstanding players, including quarterback Desmond Ridder, the 2021 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year, can’t help but somewhat affect Coach Luke Fickell’s Bearcats heading into Saturday’s 2:30 p.m., ESPN-televised season opener with the Arkansas Razorbacks at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.