"Luke Fickell is the best possible hire for Wisconsin; he is what the program does well on steroids" — Big Cat

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Luke Fickell is the best possible hire for Wisconsin; he is what the program does well on steroids

Luke Fickell... I couldn't be happier. I'm over the moon. I actually think... it can't be a better hire in my mind. Luke Fickell is like what Wisconsin does well on steroids in terms of, he can get the developmental part where it's like three and four, three stars, two stars, three stars, four stars making those guys NFL players.

Opinion CFB Medium Subjective

This is a subjective evaluation of a coaching hire's fit and potential long-term success.

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PFT Commenter

Using prevent defense only prevents you from winning

When you go to prevent defense, the only thing it does, it prevents yourself from winning. So Greg [Berhalter], if you're listening against the Dutch or the Netherlands or the Holland or whatever you want to call 'em, don't park the bus. Keep your foot on the gas. Be free, live free. Have the American spirit flowing through you.

Opinion Soccer Medium

The USMNT lost to the Netherlands 3-1 in the knockout stage, largely due to defensive lapses and an inability to maintain offensive pressure.

Loss

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PFT Commenter

I guarantee a USMNT World Cup championship in 2026

This is mission accomplished. It's a win. Anything else on top of that is gravy. We won the World Cup today by advancing outta the group stage because it was never supposed to be us this year anyways. In 2026, that's when the boys spread their wings and become a butterfly. And that's, I'm guaranteeing personally a United States World Cup championship in 2026.

Prediction Soccer Fire

PFT Commenter predicted a United States World Cup championship in 2026. However, Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final. The USMNT was eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4-1 loss to Belgium.

Loss

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Big Cat

The current top four teams should stay in the College Football Playoff regardless of conference championship outcomes

What I'm gonna say though is I think it should be the four that are in right now [Georgia, Michigan, TCU, USC]. I think it should be those four. You shouldn't get penalized for playing an extra game while the other people are sitting on their couch. I would love for it to be this four.

Opinion CFB Medium

USC lost their conference championship and was replaced by Ohio State in the final rankings.