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One thing appears certain: the AAC is the new cradle of coaches (sorry Miami-OH). Unless a competitive TV deal is created or "P6" becomes more than a marketing campaign, the best coaches from the American will be harvested annually.

There is opportunity in that for UC if Fickell is the coach we all hoped for. If he's truly committed to Cincinnati, he could create a program that is built to last while the revolving door continues at other AAC outposts.

Before there was a P5, or even a BCS6, coaches who were committed to their schools built excellent programs at places such as Virginia Tech and Kansas State. And they had to turn down elite offers regularly to stay and do so. Fickell starts with a much deeper talent pool for high school recruiting than either of those states. I believe it can be done here. And I'm more inclined to believe Fickell will stay because of his deep Ohio roots.