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Wisconsin football finalizes Luke Fickell's first Badgers coaching staff

Colten Bartholomew
Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023 Updated Jul 30, 2023

New University of Wisconsin coordinators Phil Longo (offense) and Mike Tressel (defense) discuss potential positions they may recruit further, either high school or transfer portal, before the official National Signing Day in February.

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The Wisconsin football running back room is no stranger to coaching transitions at this point, but Luke Fickell may have found a long-term answer on his staff to lead the tailbacks.

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Photos: Wisconsin celebrates its Guaranteed Rate Bowl victory

Wisconsin OLBs celebrating — Wisconsin outside linebackers Kaden Johnson (52) and T.J. Bollers (3) celebrate after the Badgers' 24-17 win over Oklahoma State in the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
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Badgers OLBs celebrating — Wisconsin outside linebackers Kaden Johnson (52) and T.J. Bollers (3) celebrate after the Badgers' 24-17 win over Oklahoma State in the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
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Wisconsin offensive line celebration — Wisconsin offensive linemen, assistant Al Johnson and offensive coordinator Bobby Engram pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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Badgers ILB celebration — University of Wisconsin inside linebackers, assistant Mark D'Onofrio (top middle) and former Badgers turned staff members Chris Orr (left middle) and Jack Cichy (middle) begin to pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.

Badgers TE celebration — Wisconsin tight ends, assistant Chris Haering and offensive coordinator Bobby Engram pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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Badgers defensive line celebration — Wisconsin defensive linemen and assistant Ross Kolodziej (second last on right) pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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More Badgers defensive line celebration — Wisconsin defensive linemen, assistant Ross Kolodziej and others pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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More Badgers ILB celebration — Wisconsin inside linebackers, assistant Mark D'Onofrio (top middle), assistant Jack Cichy and director of player development Chris Orr pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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Badgers specialists celebration — Wisconsin football players hold the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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Badgers WRs celebration — Wisconsin wide receivers, assistant Alvis Whitted (bottom middle) and offensive coordinator Bobby Engram (second-last to the right) pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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Chase Wolf — Radio reporter Mike Heller speaks with Wisconsin quarterback Chase Wolf after the Badgers' 24-17 win over Oklahoma State in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
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Badgers QB celebration — Wisconsin quarterbacks Marshall Howe, from left, Chase Wolf and Myles Burkett and offensive coordinator Bobby Engram pose with the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers' win over Oklahoma State.
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Engrams pose with trophy — Badgers wide receiver Dean Engram and his father, offensive coordinator Bobby Engram, hold the Guaranteed Rate Bowl trophy after the Badgers defeated Oklahoma State.
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Postgame press conference — Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen, left, coach Luke Fickell and inside linebacker Jordan Turner answer questions from reporters after Wisconsin's win over Oklahoma State in the 2022 Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
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