While some coaches praised Fickell's recruiting efforts when he first arrived, one coach said they felt like a "complete afterthought."

Quarterback Braedyn Locke was among the players who voiced their support of UW coach Luke Fickell after a season-ending loss to Minnesota Saturday.

The firing of University of Wisconsin football offensive coordinator Phil Longo will alter responsibilities for members of the Badgers' coaching staff, but coach Luke Fickell didn’t precisely say to what extent.