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I recall years where the Dawgs finished 10-3 but lost to Tenn/Florida/Auburn, and often that meant we were getting a new coach.  I can also recall some 9-4 kind of years where the team upset say Tennessee and the year was considered pretty good.

Maybe pro fans think the same way, I dunno.

Iowa looked like the [good] Bielema and [good] Chryst era Badgers: tough defense, and a dominating running game. Reminded me of the Bielema-era game against Michigan where the Badgers didn't throw the ball in the second half, and couldn't be stopped.

Iowa was Iowa: that is who they always are.

Wisconsin is a team without an identity. I haven't given up on the idea of this offense, but the way it's executed right now, the Badgers won't be able to hang with tough teams. That can't cut it. Consistent three-and-outs (and turnovers) puts the defense in an impoosible situation. Also, the out route along the line of scrimmage is a terrible play. If you want to run a screen there, run a screen, but throwing the ball to the back shoulder of a receiver running parralel to the line of scrimmage is a hard way to pick up yards. I've seen that play too many times, and I've yet to see it work when it matters.

Yes, would love to hear from Barry--but he's too much of a pro to really say what he thinks. I was surprised he weighed in even on the 4th and 1 call against USC. 

Either way, this hire is McIntosh's. I agreed at the time with his decision--but making the right decision doesn't mean you get the right result. If Fickell doesn't work out, McIntosh may also not work out.