Former Wisconsin Badgers star running back James White has been named the assistant running backs coach at Illinois by former head coach Bret Bielema, causing some backlash from Badger fans who believe he should have been given a similar job at his alma mater. However, writer Joe Hunt argues that it’s perfectly fine for White to head to Champaign and supports Luke Fickell’s decision to hire the coaches he thinks will help him succeed at Wisconsin.
Hunt points out that Fickell was hired to elevate the Wisconsin program and should be allowed to forge his own path forward without being tied to “The Wisconsin Way” that led to a downward trend in recent years. He highlights the questionable coaching decisions made by former head coach Paul Chryst, such as an offensive lineman coaching running backs, and supports Fickell’s choice to surround himself with coaches he is comfortable with.
Hunt believes that Fickell, with over 25 years of coaching experience, should be given the freedom to hire the coaches he believes will help him win, even if they are not ex-Badger players or coaches. He emphasizes that it’s time to move on from the Alvarez/Bielema/Chryst eras and support Fickell in his efforts to bring success to Wisconsin.
Ultimately, Hunt supports White’s decision to join the Illinois coaching staff and wishes him success in his new role, while also backing Fickell’s choices for his coaching staff as he works to turn around the Wisconsin football program.
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