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Luke Fickell Impressed by How Bearcats are Handling Realities of Football in COVID19-era

In his weekly press conference, Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell spoke extensively about his player’s perseverance in the face of all the strangeness of playing in the COVID19-era.

“Guys are getting used to difference. A little bit of adversity,” he said. “Once we walked in the building [Nippert Stadium], I don’t think there was a whole lot of difference. Guys are used to wearing masks. “

“We’re finding our way to still do the things we need to do,” he said, speaking of last week’s home opening win against Austin Peay.

This Saturday, the #13 Bearcats host #22 Army at 3:30 PM at Nippert Stadium in a showdown of ranked teams which will air on ESPN.