* At mid-afternoon, sources close to the situation in Cincinnati told SpartanMag.com that there were “still some obstacles to be overcome” in relation to Michigan State securing Fickell. SpartanMag.com is not sure what those obstacles would be, but we don’t think they are major ones.
* At late afternoon, I heard that framework of an Michigan State contract for Fickell was being finalized. I haven’t heard whether the contract has officially been put in front of Fickell.
I heard that assistant salaries and staff details were being sorted out, as part of the process of putting the ball in Fickell’s court.
* It’s my understanding that Michigan State hadn’t officially spoken person-to-person with Fickell as of this afternoon, which makes his statement during the ESPN interview accurate.
* At late afternoon, I heard that framework of an Michigan State contract for Fickell was being finalized. I haven’t heard whether the contract has officially been put in front of Fickell.
I heard that assistant salaries and staff details were being sorted out, as part of the process of putting the ball in Fickell’s court.
* It’s my understanding that Michigan State hadn’t officially spoken person-to-person with Fickell as of this afternoon, which makes his statement during the ESPN interview accurate.
