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Lets keep the ball a rollin...

Continuity on the staff is key at this time. We will roll on. Smart move on JT's part.

Keep the staffing in-house, keep building relationships and affirming those in Ohio for 'cruiting....replacement coach will be very interesting! :oh:
 
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April 14, 2005

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jim Heacock, Ohio State's veteran defensive line coach, is the Buckeyes' new defensive coordinator. Heacock takes over for Mark Snyder who earlier today became the new head coach at Marshall.

Heacock's promotion was announced by head coach Jim Tressel, who also announced the promotion of linebackers coach Luke Fickell to co-coordinator.

"Jim has a wealth of experience and is a terrific coach and teacher," said Tressel. "We didn't feel we had to look very far to find a replacement for `Snydes.' We have always done things by committee when it comes to game planning and strategy, so Jim is very familiar with what we want to accomplish. We are fortunate to have him on the staff.

"This is a great opportunity, too, for Luke to take more of an active role in the defensive scheme. Luke is one of the great young coaches in the college game and this will give him a chance to grow even more."

Tressel said he would begin looking for a new position coach to replace Snyder as soon as spring practice concludes (April 23).

"We would like to get that done as soon as possible," the coach said. "But we still have five practices to get through."

Heacock has been a member of the Ohio State staff since 1996. He coached the defensive tackles his first four years before being given responsibility for the entire defensive front in 2000. He was named assistant head coach prior to the start of last season. Heacock is a native of Alliance, Ohio and a 1970 graduate of Muskingum College. Fickell is in his fourth year at Ohio State. He joined the OSU staff in 2002 as special team coordinator. In 2004, he also took over the linebackers. Fickell is a native of Columbus and a 1997 graduate of Ohio State. He was a four-year starter at nose guard for the Buckeyes between 1993 and 1996 and started a school-record 50 consecutive games. <!-- STORY AD BEGINS HERE -->
 
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Folks were worried about Snyder as Danonio's replacement last year, and Mark ended up becoming a sound DC. I would think that Heacock deserves a chance to prove himself...obviously Jim Tressel believes in him, and that should be good enough for us.
 
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I think that Fickell being involved is a great move. He'll be the risk taker and he needs to be kept around for recruiting as well.

Like Mili said, if it's good enough for Coach Tressel it's good enough for me.
 
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After listening to the report on the FAN on the way home.. it really sounds like the players wanted the continuity... so, if it wasn't going to be Tucker, I think it was in-house..

This late in the spring.. I think this is the best move unless Tucker was going to be named it.

Now, bring back Tovar...
 
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I must say I'm happy with this decision. Maybe in a few years when Heacock retires (I had heard rumors he would look in that direction soon), Tucker will come in and take his spot.
 
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This sounds to me like the following:

Mr. Heacock -- We know that you are coming close to those golden years. But you've got much you can give to this program. So, you will teach everything that Luke needs to know so he can take sole ownership of the Defensive Coordinator position in years to come, when you decide to retire.

Luke: You are my son ...(Sorry --jesting) Luke : You're our man for the future. However, while we are lucky enough to have Jim Heacock here you will do everything you can to round out your skills by learning from a lifetime pro at football coaching. Then on the day Jim goes to his well earned retirement that DC position is yours outright. Oh yes, here's a title promotion and a salary bump right now...
 
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I am lost here, is he looking for a position coach or a new D-cor?
I cant tell from that article if Heacock is taking over for the season, or just for spring practice?
 
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