Coaches reached out to.

[nebraskafaninwi]

It's too bad, he was my number one choice. If it's true, Florida has one hell of a good coach.

Florida is taking a risk going the McElwain direction. He hasn't been a head coach at the P5 level yet and other highly thought of coaches have not panned out either. It is surprising that Florida didn't get someone like Patterson that has proven his worth at the P5 level.

I'm not saying McElwain will not win at Florida, just a risk is all.

 

[Bummerbry]

Is anyone talking or thinking about Dan Mullen?

Mainly just open speculation by media folks and a lot of it based on the fact he followed a couple of our commits on Twitter. 99% sure he followed them as they were guys he was already interested in and figures they may be open to decommitting.

He also had a senior laden class this season and from what I understand, has been told he'd better win or hit the road (probably not the exact verbiage). Although, anyone coming here should be able to see similar writing on our walls.

 

[nebraskafaninwi]

Mainly just open speculation by media folks and a lot of it based on the fact he followed a couple of our commits on Twitter. 99% sure he followed them as they were guys he was already interested in and figures they may be open to decommitting.

He also had a senior laden class this season and from what I understand, has been told he'd better win or hit the road (probably not the exact verbiage). Although, anyone coming here should be able to see similar writing on our walls.

Mullen isn't on the list of 6 names you posted. I think the coach will come from that list.

 

[JackD]

Mullen:
-coached Alex Smith, Chris Leak, Tim Tebow and Dak Prescott
-Buyout under $2M
-Salary $2.8M
-Ceiling reached at MSU
-Not a southerner

Yep... I have looked into him. He is my new #1 guy.

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

For what it's worth my nieces uncle just saw Bill Cowher at Eppley.

 

[Husker21stb]

For what it's worth my nieces uncle just saw Bill Cowher at Eppley.

Your niece's uncle could be you.

 

[JackD]

Cowher huh.... I hope he can recruit

 

[SalinaHusker]

I like Mullen as well

 

[Blackshirts093]

For what it's worth my nieces uncle just saw Bill Cowher at Eppley.

Dang, and now I hear Jon Gruden flew into Lincoln this morning. There are probably more NFL HCs in Nebraska than any other state right now. The real question is are they interviewing for the Nebraska job, or setting up an NFL expansion team in Omaha?

 

[Guest]

It's funny listening to local Florida sports radio talk about the Nebraska job. Their guesses are Frost, Mike Gundy, or Gary Patterson.

 

[SUHnami]

I'll be honest, since CW is the one coach that is out on the road recruiting, IMO to me Frost would be the HC. That is merely opinion though.

 

[Blackshirts093]

It's funny listening to local Florida sports radio talk about the Nebraska job. Their guesses are Frost, Mike Gundy, or Gary Patterson.

Do they think Nebraska is a better job than Florida?

Because Gundy or Patterson>>>>>Mcelwain.

 

[Guest]

FYI, the local radio guys said they've been told to expect a news conference tonight or tomorrow morning regarding the Florida hire. Their "source" says the deal with McElwain has been in the works for at least a week, and that despite media reports, Florida never made an offer to Hugh Freeze. McElwain was their number one target from the start.

 

[nebraskafaninwi]

FYI, the local radio guys said they've been told to expect a news conference tonight or tomorrow morning regarding the Florida hire. Their "source" says the deal with McElwain has been in the works for at least a week, and that despite media reports, Florida never made an offer to Hugh Freeze. McElwain was their number one target from the start.

Good luck to Florida. If this doesn't work out the Florida AD will no longer be employed at Florida.

 

[Guest]

Not better or worse, it's about fit. They believe McElwain fits the SEC better. The initial reaction down here is overwhelmingly positive. Everyone seems to be pretty happy with the hire. Of course, it's not official yet.

 

[nebraskafaninwi]

Also. schools always say so and so was a top choice to save face when it isn't even close to true. No way is a non proven P5 coach the first choice for any high level job. McElwain is not an Urban.

 

[Guest]

I'll be honest, since CW is the one coach that is out on the road recruiting, IMO to me Frost would be the HC. That is merely opinion though.

Can you expand your reasoning on that? I hope that Frost ends up as our HC.

 

[nebraskafaninwi]

When it comes to fans and locals saying so and so is a great hire or so and so is not a great hire, I have seen results end up the opposite of what the majority thought. Back when USCw hired Pete C. not many people thought that was a good hire. Well, he just didn't win, he won big.

I remember when Weis got his first job out of the NFL and people thought it was a great hire. Well, the guy now sits at home on the couch collecting a severance check on a monthly basis.

 

[joshuahuskers]

Pass on Mullen. He has been below average except for this one year.

 

[Guest]

Also. schools always say so and so was a top choice to save face when it isn't even close to true. No way is a non proven P5 coach the first choice for any high level job. McElwain is not an Urban.

Maybe, but they didn't waste any time. By all accounts, Foley has handled this nearly perfectly for Florida. This is a very good hire for Florida.