COLUMBUS, Ohio — Luke Fickell viewed his situation at Ohio State as a blessing and a curse. Of course Fickell loves Ohio State, reveled in the role of being the defensive coordinator and enjoyed being the highest-paid assistant on Urban Meyer’s staff. But it also made it harder for him to pursue head coaching opportunities because things were so great at Ohio State. Fickell finally got the opportunity he’s been waiting for. A Buckeyes assistant since 2002, Fickell has begun a new chapter in his coaching career by accepting the head coaching position at Cincinnati. ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported on Saturday morning that the two sides agreed to a deal late Friday night. Cleveland.com confirmed that report through a source. Fickell’s hiring became official early this afternoon. Cincinnati announced Fickell’s contract as a six-year deal pending approval by the school’s board of trustees. Fickell will hold an introductory news conference on…
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