Behind the scenes for Cincinnati football's history-making 48 hours

CINCINNATI -- Luke Fickell does not recall getting much, if any sleep, Saturday night.

First, there was the on-field celebration with his team -- and seemingly the entire campus -- after completing a perfect season that would end up making playoff history. Then there was the gathering back at his house, where close friends and family gathered to commemorate the occasion.

Before he knew it, Fickell had to get to the office even earlier than usual on Sunday morning, meeting recruits and preparing for the all-important senior banquet, planned weeks earlier.

"Sleep is overrated," Fickell said.

The banquet is usually scheduled for noon. But this year, they had no way of knowing it would turn into a…