Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Notebook: New coach Fickell will coach in Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Cowboys
Mackenzie Janish
a part of the staff to coach the game,” Fickell said. “I envisioned myself being the head coach, but if that means I’m coaching the punters, I’m coaching the kickers, I don’t know. I just want to be Braden Bush around the guys.” Staff Reporter Fickell was considered one of the top coaching The Cowboys are get- candidates heading into the ting a first-time opponent in offseason, after leading Cinthe Guaranteed Rate Bowl. cinnati to a College Football OSU will take on Wis- Playoff appearance in 2021 consin on Dec. 27 in Phoe– the first for a Group of 5 nix, Arizona. Newly hired team – and a 57-18 record coach Luke Fickell talked during his six seasons there. with the media on Sunday Cincinnati finished this and discussed his involveseason with a 9-3 record, but ment ahead of the matchup. Fickell elected to forgo the Fickell will coach in Bearcats’ bowl game to set bowl game up shop at Wisconsin. It wasn’t clear who Other coaches have would be the Badgers’ head departed before bowl games, coach in the bowl game. Jim but few have gone on to Leonhard was named interim coach their new program’s coach and led Wisconsin postseason game. In 2021, through the back half of its Brian Kelly left Notre Dame season after former head for LSU but didn’t coach the coach Paul Chryst was fired Tigers in the Texas Bowl; in early October. Then, Cin- Billy Napier exited Louisicinnati coach Luke Fickell ana and took over at Florida accepted the job on Nov. 27. but didn’t coach in the GaWhen Fickell, not tors’ bowl game. Leonhard, popped up on the “I know this has maybe Guaranteed Rate Bowl video not been done before, may press conference on Sunday be unique that a new coach afternoon, the coaching in some ways is coaching question seemed answered. the bowl game,” Fickell said. But Fickell said he still “But I think it’s really imdoesn’t have a solidified role portant. I think it’s important yet. for us, I think it’s important “I mean, I’m going to for us to move forward…” be there and I’m going to be See Fickell on page 2
Sanders to transfer OSU star quarterback Spencer Sanders became the latest Cowboy to enter the transfer portal on Monday.
Sanders intends to enter the transfer portal, as 247 Sports’ Chris Hummer first reported. Sanders retweeted the news, solidifying the report. Sam Hutchens “It is with a very heavy heart that Staff Reporter I am announcing my decision to enter the On Monday, se- transfer portal today, nior quarterback Spen- and in the spirit of cer Sanders announced ‘Cowboy culture’ I he has played his final wanted everyone to game at Oklahoma hear it directly from State. me,” Sanders said in a
social media post. Sanders has one year of eligibility remaining. He passed for 9,553 yards in his fouryear OSU career and threw 67 touchdowns. Freshman quarterback Garret Rangel, who has two starts against Big 12 competition this season, will likely move to a starting role. ESPN rated Rangel as a four-star prospect. Sanders won 30
games at OSU; two behind Mason Rudolph for the most in OSU history. “I appreciate all that the Cowboy fans and the Oklahoma State family have given to my family and me in these memory-filled five years,” Sanders said. “The relationships, education and endless support are something that will stay with me forever.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
Places on campus to study during dead and finals week Mallory Pool News Editor
Late Night Cafe is making its comeback again. This event is a fan favorite of students during finals It’s that time of week. Student Union the year once again. Activities Board puts The dreaded on Late Night Cafe finals week has taken every semester which over students’ thoughts gives students a study and time as the holibreak late into the days approach. Dead evening. If you didn’t and finals week is a know, Late Night Cafe stressful time for stuprovides free pancakes dents across the coun- to students from 10 try and OSU is trying p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 12to make the period a 13. You heard me. Free little easier on you. pancakes. Here are a few study SUAB makes and snack locations to sure you have everygo to if you need to get thing you need, inout of a dorm or apart- cluding syrup, peanut ment. butter and fountain
drinks. It is a great opportunity to meet people and take a break from the stress of finals, so make sure to stop by the Student Union. “It was one of my favorite memories freshman year,” said Quetta Woodall, an agricultural education sophomore at OSU. “My best friend and I just left the library at midnight and went and got pancakes. We went back and finished studying. It was a fever dream, but it definitely was one of those situations that really shows you how fun college
life is. I will for sure be going back this year.” Most colleges also have snack & study sessions throughout this week and next week. Ferguson College of Agriculture has study and snacks Tuesday-Thursday from 4:30-8 p.m. in 103 Ag Hall. Pizza will be available for Study @ Spears in the Keystone Lobby Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. Spears is partnering with LASSO and ACE to help students study for finals. See Study on page 5
Courtesy of Kevin Schultz/Tribune News Service Luke Fickell, pictured in 2019, recently accepted the Wisconsin football head coaching job. He previously coached at Cincinnati.