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Things looked promising at first glance, but cracks quickly appeared. When five games into Bich’s tenure, the situation seemed to spiral further into chaos than anyone anticipated. The university and coaching staff appeared to be trying to put on a brave face, issuing a public statement that was notably lackluster and insincere. According to the athletic director Bubba Cunningham, Bich had “full support,” but the tone of the statement suggested otherwise—more of a desperate reassurance than genuine confidence.