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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Voyageur" data-source="post: 1075865" data-attributes="member: 17953">The Badgers played their hearts out. This was the best performance I've seen by them since Fickell arrived in Madison. The defense came up big and held Oregon in check until they finally wore down because of the depth problems due to injuries. But a couple of players who hadn't gotten any real playing time merged as being something special. One, a true freshman, Mason Posa. After watching him play I wonder why he hasn't been getting time on the field because this kid plays with the instincts of a top level linebacker and at 6-3, and the potential to put some muscle on his 210# frame could be a difference maker. He's not real fast but his instincts offset that. He runs a 4.6-40.Another true freshman, Cooper Catalano was all over the field as well. At 6-1 and around 225#, his 4.7-40 is a tad slower but he paired well out there with Posa. They showed poise beyond being freshmen. My concern is now in keeping these two guys because they might opt to go elsewhere if the program is in the dumpster.If Fickell does get fired, Tressel, the defensive coordinator should get the job until the end of the season. He might surprise a few people before the season is over. It's at least worth finding out what he has in the tank as a head coach if we move forward without Fickell.</blockquote>

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