Luke Fickell gets vote of confidence from Wisconsin AD following ugly loss to Maryland

Here is a 182-word summary of the news article: Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell received a vote of confidence from the school's athletic director, Chris McIntosh, following the team's ugly 23-10 loss to Maryland. The defeat prompted "Fire Fickell" chants from the Badgers' home crowd at Camp Randall Stadium. In his statement, McIntosh expressed support for Fickell, who is in his first season as Wisconsin's head coach. He acknowledged the team's struggles but said he remains confident in Fickell's ability to turn the program around. The loss to Maryland was Wisconsin's third of the season, dropping their record to 2-3. The Badgers' offense has been particularly ineffective, averaging just 17.4 points per game. Despite the growing frustration among fans, McIntosh stated that he continues to believe in Fickell's leadership and vision for the team. He emphasized the need for patience and the importance of allowing Fickell to fully implement his strategies and build the program.