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| Time for Fickell to grab the big picture |
First, coach Jim Tressel and now, quarterback Terrelle Pryor are gone, both victims of NCAA violations and allegations that are spreading rapidly, and seem to have no end to them at all.
Luke Fickell has been the head coach since the announcement that Tressel resigned, but other than a terse statement about Pryor's departure, he has not spoken publicly.
I'm not sure whether or not he decided not to speak, but this is already a mistake for the new head coach. He needed to hold a press conference as soon as he could to show he had a firm grasp on the situation, and putting his stamp on this football team. Who else is going to do it? Gordon Gee? Gene Smith? Both are under fire not only by Buckeye fans but the national media itself.
Nothing says it better than this from the Dispatch:
"Fickell talking doesn't make the allegations magically go away. But it can reassure people that someone competent is in charge and that there will be better times ahead. And right now, the program needs that."
Now, Ohio State has announced that Fickell will meet the media on Monday at 4 p.m. What will come of this, I'm not sure. Buckeye fans need a new leader, because we have zero as it stands. We need someone to lead us into victory, and assure us that we're going to pull through this together. Buckeye Nation is calling, but who will step up and answer? The silence is killing us.
