But yeah I agree he won't be fired unless the last two are complete meltdowns (which I guess could happen)
Coaching Wish List and Your Reason Why?
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joshuahuskers;35135 said:
They were sure throwing a change out there towards the end of the game. I believe I even heard one of them say that 9 wins isn't cutting it after implosions like this one.
NU took a chance with a young and hungry coordinator. He had his shortcomings, sure, but he had some intangibles. Fast forward and that coach is running a clean program. He's bringing in some great recruits. And he's tamed most of his shortcomings, and continues to improve on them. He's got some real weaknesses in his long game (aka strategy), but overall he's always working hard on his short game (aka tactics). He probably won't ever win a national championship at his current capacity. The only real solution is to surround himself with A+ talent, which is one of the weaknesses in his long game. Did he improve over the past year is the immediate question. Did he set himself up for a national championship in the next 2-3 years is the most important question to boosters. Is he going to lay an egg is on the mind of fans right now.
If he wins out the rest of the year it's basically a small improvement. He's recruited the best QB we could hope to have, but hasn't got him ready to play yet. But he's got real ringers recruited for ball handlers and the DL. Still has ignored his free safety position. So the second question is really a no. And I hope to God he doesn't lay an egg on us.
If he wins out the rest of the year it's basically a small improvement. He's recruited the best QB we could hope to have, but hasn't got him ready to play yet. But he's got real ringers recruited for ball handlers and the DL. Still has ignored his free safety position. So the second question is really a no. And I hope to God he doesn't lay an egg on us.
tux;35137 said:
I know he'll be back. This site is based around supporting Bo regardless of results. That is absolutely their prerogative as it's their site and their admins, but it just shows that there is absolutely nothing Pelini can do short of murder to lose their support. It's like the skit on SNL where they have a bench of black folks talking about obama's failures and they ask if he's lost the black vote. The answer is always no.
I'm just sad because I used to love watching the Huskers and now not only won't I as long as Pelini as coach, but many of the alleged efforts his team's put out there aren't much fun watching.
MadRat;35143 said:
He has been butchered by the same team with the same plays 3 times. Matching wits with Pelini is like a chess master matching wits with a 1st grader.
Removed Spleen of Jordan;35144 said:
Duh.
The guy should have been playing 10% of the snaps from Day One working in to 50% of the snaps by the seventh or eighth game. You got to start somewhere. Quite frankly Ryker Fyfe was the guy to depend on except in a running situation at this point, because it's not the QB's legs that carry the team in this day and age. If he hits the underneath route the zone blocking cracks wide open. Armstrong hasn't done that successfully against strong teams, so why the hell he even played in them is mind boggling. His running game really isn't remarkable, so that cannot be it.
Funny how our guys transfer to other teams and rise to the top.
MadRat;35154 said:
I agree completely. I don't have any trust in this staff anymore and their handling of QB situations.
Removed Spleen of Jordan;35155 said:
Can we truly have faith in that the best players are actually playing? I still see Bo's nephew out there almost every snap when we know for a fact that Reeves is better. Is there any reason to believe that there's not several players who should be on the field instead of the starters? Like you, I'm having a hard time wondering about this staff.
I would love to watch Bo's practices. I can't imagine the things I would see. I've been told by ex-players some pretty crazy things, but I'm beginning to think that just scratches the surface.
UNK_Lopers;35159 said:
Fear and intimidation only take you so far. As soon as Bo spends more than 5 seconds screaming at a player or coach, you know the implosion is coming.
Okay, I'm jumping into this topic with both guns blazing, with the understanding that Mark ain't going anywhere. If SE didn't let him go after the Iowa game last year, one more of numerous embarrassing losses is no threat to Mark.
I have no interest in NFL coaches, whether former,current, or assistants.
Top 5 Wish list in no particular order
Scott Frost -Everyone has to be a first time head coach at some point
Craig Bohl - Already has Wyoming making noise in the MWC
Mark Richt - Always competitive at Georgia
Dan Mullen - Has no real ties to SEC. Break out the checkbook
Bobby Petrino - Time to bring some class and respect back to Lincoln
I have no interest in NFL coaches, whether former,current, or assistants.
Top 5 Wish list in no particular order
Scott Frost -Everyone has to be a first time head coach at some point
Craig Bohl - Already has Wyoming making noise in the MWC
Mark Richt - Always competitive at Georgia
Dan Mullen - Has no real ties to SEC. Break out the checkbook
Bobby Petrino - Time to bring some class and respect back to Lincoln
All hypothetical, but....
Mark Hudspeth would definitely be someone I would interview.
No disrespect to Osborne and his Tradition Coalition™, what they did back in the day should be celebrated every day, but it's time to move on. They were the solution 15-20 years ago, they aren't anymore. If you want to give Frost an interview, fine. I strongly feel though that we need to get away from the Osborne tree. No more head coaches and no more assistant coaches. Thank them and honor them, but don't let them keep bringing us down. I know that will piss some people off, but it's like a bandaid, you just have to rip it off at some point. It's time for Osborne to stop making decisions with our football program.
Mark Hudspeth would definitely be someone I would interview.
No disrespect to Osborne and his Tradition Coalition™, what they did back in the day should be celebrated every day, but it's time to move on. They were the solution 15-20 years ago, they aren't anymore. If you want to give Frost an interview, fine. I strongly feel though that we need to get away from the Osborne tree. No more head coaches and no more assistant coaches. Thank them and honor them, but don't let them keep bringing us down. I know that will piss some people off, but it's like a bandaid, you just have to rip it off at some point. It's time for Osborne to stop making decisions with our football program.
Hunchback Johnny;35166 said:
Scott Frost - Mmmmm No. Same reasons we shouldn't have hired Pelini.
Craig Bohl - worth a look.
Mark Richt - I like the guy, but don't see him leaving Georgia. However, he coaches in the SEC and has done fine with really good talent. We don't need fine at Nebraska.
Dan Mullen - I don't trust the guy. Miss. St. cheated to get the players they did. I can't prove it, but my gut says they did.
Bobby Petrino - class and respect? You're kidding, right?
Yes, the Petrino selection was a joke. I always forget to add the *sarcasm* smiley. I was debating whether to put Petrino or Lane Kiffin in the "class and respect" slot.
Anyone thinking Bo isnt leaving doesnt understand money. This is big business and Bo had used every get out of jail free card. The boosters with big bucks are butthurt. We are maybe a little better than when Callahan got axed. If Callahan would had our schedule he would likely have a similar record. Bo's inability to stop the run brings back memories of Dale Cosgrove.
I like the guy at Northern Illonoise
I like the guy at Northern Illonoise
