Back to another long off season
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There are no sure things. Especially when it comes to the last 20 years of Nebraska football.
My expectations are right around 7 wins. If they don't get to 7 - I would like to understand why - and what Rhule is doing to fix it. If they win 8 or more - what can we do to hang onto our guys - in the NIL era other teams stealing your talent is going to be the reality. I think we are pretty well funded so I don't expect any mass exodus. But we'll always have a few cherries someone is looking to pluck. If the D repeats the success of 2023 (and we know they have the pieces to do it) White is likely gone to a HC or NFL DC job (seems like the bloom is off the rose on college HC jobs due to all the nuisances of the portal and NIL).
We are seeing some attempt at enforcement from the NCAA (Tennessee to be specific) but you will always have a few kids that chase NIL $$$ - and teams willing to fork it over if they have a roster hole to file (and enough $$$).
My expectations are right around 7 wins. If they don't get to 7 - I would like to understand why - and what Rhule is doing to fix it. If they win 8 or more - what can we do to hang onto our guys - in the NIL era other teams stealing your talent is going to be the reality. I think we are pretty well funded so I don't expect any mass exodus. But we'll always have a few cherries someone is looking to pluck. If the D repeats the success of 2023 (and we know they have the pieces to do it) White is likely gone to a HC or NFL DC job (seems like the bloom is off the rose on college HC jobs due to all the nuisances of the portal and NIL).
We are seeing some attempt at enforcement from the NCAA (Tennessee to be specific) but you will always have a few kids that chase NIL $$$ - and teams willing to fork it over if they have a roster hole to file (and enough $$$).
I can appreciate that, Husker99. But I would argue this time around is different.
- Rhule is a veteran coach with a proven track record of turning programs around.
- The program is as transparent as its ever been. That doesn't mean we're seeing the warts but we're seeing a hell of a lot more than I've seen with any Husker program in my lifetime. And what we're seeing is looking pretty damn good!
- We've already seen more evidence of player development (veterans and newbie freshmen) than I've seen around here since early in Bo's tenure.
- Face it, this is arguably the best recruiting class of certified studs going all the way back to Osborne's Tommie Frazier class.
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Im going back in to a coma now until the red white game. Not much else going on cept maybe basketball in the March craziness
I would argue the class BC had in 2005 with Lucky and Suh was better than ANY class Pelini recruited - this one might beat it but the jury is still out. 2005 was ranked 8th overall - and had several really good players beyond those 2 guys.I can appreciate that, Husker99. But I would argue this time around is different.
Will Coach Rhule let us down? Hey, it's always a possibility; nothing is ever guaranteed. But I'd wager this year is going to be a "Welcome Back, Nebraska!" party in CFB. How big of a breakout season we'll see depends on a number of variables but the sky's the limit.
- Rhule is a veteran coach with a proven track record of turning programs around.
- The program is as transparent as its ever been. That doesn't mean we're seeing the warts but we're seeing a hell of a lot more than I've seen with any Husker program in my lifetime. And what we're seeing is looking pretty damn good!
- We've already seen more evidence of player development (veterans and newbie freshmen) than I've seen around here since early in Bo's tenure.
- Face it, this is arguably the best recruiting class of certified studs going all the way back to Osborne's Tommie Frazier class.
I munna rent with the option to buy. I have a feeling by October 1st I'll have a big enough down payment to avoid PMI.
I agree. Billy did good job of recruiting but it took Bo to develop them.
Suh was a genuine difference maker. John Blake was the recruiting wizard who got him to Lincoln.
Lucky? Good player but not an elite RB. Harrison Beck? Total bust. History will determine it but I suspect this year's class will turn out to be much better overall than that 2005 class.
Don't know, I hope you are right, but it will be hard to beat that class. Bowman, Potter, Turner, Slauson, Dillard and others were also in that class.
Hey, it's a hell of a lot better than LOSING the offseason.
I gave up putting much stock in recruit 'rankings' a long time ago. As I recall, Frostie had three straight top twenty recruiting classes. How'd THAT work out??!?
FWIW, I swear if Rhule's same class were headed to Notre Dame, they'd be touted by the recruiting pundits as a sure-fire Top Ten class. For me, I'm just pleased to see some guys who look like they'll become studs. We'll decide how good they really are on the field.
What I like is the potential all these players have. There is not a single player who makes me scratch my head. Even the ones who are not highly ranked have superior athletic ability and speed to burn.Hey, it's a hell of a lot better than LOSING the offseason.
I gave up putting much stock in recruit 'rankings' a long time ago. As I recall, Frostie had three straight top twenty recruiting classes. How'd THAT work out??!?
FWIW, I swear if Rhule's same class were headed to Notre Dame, they'd be touted by the recruiting pundits as a sure-fire Top Ten class. For me, I'm just pleased to see some guys who look like they'll become studs. We'll decide how good they really are on the field.
