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Wisconsin football made another offseason move on Wednesday afternoon.
Luke Fickell added former Florida Atlantic edge-rusher coach Michael Cibene to the Badgers’ coaching staff as an assistant special teams coordinator.
The news follows UW’s decision to appoint former Wisconsin administrative assistant Marcus Sedberry as the program’s general manager earlier this month. The Badgers also added former Western Michigan defensive coordinator Scott Power as an assistant defensive backs coach in late January. Most notably, to kick off the offseason, the Badgers welcomed Jeff Grimes as its new offensive coordinator, replacing Phil Longo.
Cibene arrives in Madison following two years on the Owls’ defensive staff from 2023-24. He served as a defensive analyst in 2023 before his time as the team’s edge-rusher coach in 2024.
Cibene also worked as a graduate assistant with the defensive line at Boston College from 2021-22 following his two-year tenure as a defensive assistant with the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2019-20. His connection to the Wisconsin coaching staff dates back to 2017 and 2018 when he worked under Badgers outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Matt Mitchell at D-II Grand Valley State.
Cibene also suited up for the Buckeyes at safety from 2013-16 and was a member of the 2014 national title team, its defense coached by Luke Fickell. It’s safe to say the rising assistant is no stranger to greatness on the gridiron.
The former Buckeye will now help coach a Wisconsin special teams unit led by several key playmakers. Atop the list is punter Atticus Bertams, who made several key plays in big spots for the Badgers in 2024. In Wisconsin’s near win over the Nittany Lions, he rushed for 15 yards and a first down on a fake punt. Returner Trech Kekahuna is also a focal point of UW’s special teams unit. The…
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Author : Badgers Wire
Publish date : 2025-02-28 10:50:00
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