#24 UC leads the AAC in every single defensive category as they go into their match up with #11 UCF. I honestly didn't realize how stifling the Bearcats's defense has been this year until College Gameday broke it down this morning.

I will always be a Fickell fan for the rest of that man's coaching career and beyond. IMO, Fickell was unfairly thrashed for the 2011 season... Took over as interim HC with less than 2 months notice, down 5-6 impact starters due to suspension, and handcuffed to a Jim Bollman-led offense. Glad Fickell has been able to show his true HC potential at UC now.

Also, props to the Bearcats's DC and former Buckeye LB Marcus Freeman as well. If Schiano (and hopefully Bill Davis) are gone this offseason, Freeman is on the top of my wishlist to return home as co-DC/LB coach.