Eichorst is out

[Huskergod84]

Was out working all day and now news was available. My sister text me and ask if I was a Happy HUSKER now. I asked why and she told me about ADSE getting the boot. My reply was...." I think they made the right decision but no I am not happy. Why??? Because anytime the AD or a coach gets fired it means that the FB team is not doing well and THAT does not make me happy". I would really love to see Trev Alberts come in as the AD. He has done a great job at UNO, he gets the culture, the fans, what it takes to win at NU. I also think the majority of the fan base would like him also and be willing to give him the time it will take to get everything back on track. The right coach could get this turned around in a short period of time but it wont be overnight.

 

[Huskergod84]

OH and I also think the only chance Mike Riley has of saving his job is winning the west and playing for the Big 10 championship. Otherwise I think ADSEs firing was pretty much the writing on the wall for him.

 

[Removed Spleen of Jordan]

The next guy, be he the AD or the HC if that happens, does NOT have to have Nebraska ties. Get the BEST guy available. The Bobfather had no Nebraska ties and started it all. This is not a royal family. It is not about handing down jobs though bloodlines. Get the BEST guy available.

 

[Huskergod84]

I didnt say he did have to have Nebraska ties. I just stated who I thought was a good choice. You dont have to like it. Dave Rimmington would be a good choice also I think. I just like what Trev has accomplished at UNO.

 

[Bummerbry]

OWH reporting Dave Rimington has been contacted about being interim AD.

Sounds like TO is willing to give his 2 cents but may not want to do more than that. Which is understandable and maybe even for the best. He can't be the person we always turn to. Would I love to have him as interim AD? Sure. Is it absolutely necessary for the department's future success, no. Plenty of people with the department's best interest at heart out there.

 

[Husker94]

The next guy, be he the AD or the HC if that happens, does NOT have to have Nebraska ties. Get the BEST guy available. The Bobfather had no Nebraska ties and started it all. This is not a royal family. It is not about handing down jobs though bloodlines. Get the BEST guy available.

I would like to add: open up the checkbook if you have to. Personally I would like to see a coach hired where the big bucks are made if the team accomplishes set goals.

For example, pay the next head coach a base salary of 1 million a year. However, give bonuses for achieving goals:

* $500,000 bonus for winning the West
* $1,000,000 bonus for a conference championship
* $1,000,000 bonus for making the playoffs
* $3,000,000 for winning a national championship

Plus there could be sub categories where bonuses are paid if we have a top 10 offense, defense, and/or special teams, have players win awards like the Outland, Heisman, etc...the possibilities are endless.

I realize that approach would probably never happen, but it is nice to theorize.

Many of us work and we have performance metrics we have to meet every single day to keep our jobs. Why should college football coaches, many who are paid​​​​ 10-100x more per year (or more) than the average fan somehow get a pass? One final thing I would change...no more huge contract buyouts for being fired because you didn't win. If a coach is fired because he didn't win enough, he gets NOTHING.

 

[Bummerbry]

I'm hearing it's Rimington's job if he wants it but really can't see him giving up his high rise, corner office job in NYC running a great organization. He may take interim gig but not full time job (would be wonderful if he did, probably much better choice than Alberts who would be a pretty good choice).

 

[Dunbar]

The next guy, be he the AD or the HC if that happens, does NOT have to have Nebraska ties. Get the BEST guy available. The Bobfather had no Nebraska ties and started it all. This is not a royal family. It is not about handing down jobs though bloodlines. Get the BEST guy available.

I agree with this, mostly. The AD should be the best available, and competitive at heart. Like others have said, it's not only football, but most programs in the AD have stagnated or declined. Get someone who can attract winning men and women's BB coaches, etc.

As far as HC, I also agree that he doesn't necessarily have to have Nebraska ties (but it wouldn't hurt). What he should have, though, is experience in winning and an offensive philosophy built around a punishing and robust run game. That's a big part of Nebraska's identity they've yet to reclaim.

To that end, while I like the man, I think the ship has sailed on Gill. I think Frost should be given strong consideration but who I'd like to see get it is the same guy I mentioned the last time the job was open - Willie Fritz (Tulane). He's won everywhere he's been; played for national championships; has a strong run game (and even does the option). It would be a bit ironic for Lee, though.....

 

[HuskerFan2002]

I had no idea Nebraska has 10 associate athletic directors and not one of them was named the interim AD. What does that say about where this athletic department is at right now?

 

[Red Storm Rising]

I'd prefer Turner Gill over Scott Frost at this point, if and when that decision is needed at the end of the season. I think Turner would be a much better "healer" of things at this point.

TG needs to stay at Liberty--

GBR

 

[Red Storm Rising]

I would like to add: open up the checkbook if you have to. Personally I would like to see a coach hired where the big bucks are made if the team accomplishes set goals.

For example, pay the next head coach a base salary of 1 million a year. However, give bonuses for achieving goals:

* $500,000 bonus for winning the West
* $1,000,000 bonus for a conference championship
* $1,000,000 bonus for making the playoffs
* $3,000,000 for winning a national championship

Plus there could be sub categories where bonuses are paid if we have a top 10 offense, defense, and/or special teams, have players win awards like the Outland, Heisman, etc...the possibilities are endless.

I realize that approach would probably never happen, but it is nice to theorize.

Many of us work and we have performance metrics we have to meet every single day to keep our jobs. Why should college football coaches, many who are paid​​​​ 10-100x more per year (or more) than the average fan somehow get a pass? One final thing I would change...no more huge contract buyouts for being fired because you didn't win. If a coach is fired because he didn't win enough, he gets NOTHING.

Glad they are not considering you for the AD opening, as NO ONE with any credentials would accept that offer

GBR

 

[SUHnami]

The next guy, be he the AD or the HC if that happens, does NOT have to have Nebraska ties. Get the BEST guy available. The Bobfather had no Nebraska ties and started it all. This is not a royal family. It is not about handing down jobs though bloodlines. Get the BEST guy available.

Actually by the time Devaney became A.D. he had been the NU HC for 11 years. So yes he's not an alum, but neither was Osborne. The point to this is Devaney was a Nebraska guy through and through just like Osborne. If alberts is the best guy go and get him. If it's Remington then get him.

 

[Big Red Emperor]

Rimington as Interim AD = TO's input.

Jamie Pollard puts out word he's not a candidate, which as you know usually makes them a candidate/contacted. Trev will obv be in the mix, one of the known commodities along with Williams, Stewart, Meyers, Cassidy.

Dark horses? Joe Parker or Chris Hill? Or would they open the pocketbook (SE made his fair share of scratch after all as AD) and go after Greg Byrne?

 

[redfred]

Terminations are always hard times for me to deal with. First, because someone's life is just getting torn apart, and second, because it is an indicator that things aren't the way they should be. We are at that point, and have been for some time. Someone mentioned a "turnstile" in another thread. Yes, it is time to get out, and go on......and up......but the pain and patience that is required in the meantime isn't going to be fun for me.

The next hire, and whichever ones follow, are very, very, very important. We are getting perilously close to losing our biggest asset.......ie our fan base. We need this thing to click.......and soon.

 

[Korn]

I'm trying to keep an open mind. I would like someone with common sense first and foremost. My first choice would be Trev as he now has some experience and knows how this program works best. Not afraid of an outsider but bringing in pass happy, soft running game people into the big isn't using that common sense.

For five decades this was the most consistent program in the country due to continuity. Keeping the same blueprint for the most part. Five decades of excellence. The winningest program of its time. That 1.8 million in population has its own order and blueprint.

I recall several of the national writers stating the old system would never win in this changing landscape. Then Osborne's crew ran off three national titles in four years. Iowa and Wisconsin bought into the Nebraska blueprint and have won consistently and whip us in blowouts on a regular basis. So though I'm keeping and open mind, I'm still wanting my Cornhuskers back.

 

[GatorHusker]

imo, SE really was let go for much more than the football program. the timing of it really points to the football side, and of course we know what engine runs the athletic dept, but SE was bad at a lot of areas of his job, and it's not like it wasn't obvious. there have been issues with multiple sports during his tenure, and you combine that with his poor ability in public, lack of being seen in public, making mistakes like canning the black Friday game and then trying to cover it up, etc plus he was pretty piss poor at making boosters and donors happy.

as for MR, all signs point to him being gone, but this was about waaaaay more than MR and the football program, and this is really a move that had to be made, and after SE's latest mistakes, it had to happen sooner rather than later to prevent him from hurting NU athletics/brand/etc more, and to prevent more donors and boosters from being pissed off. but yes, the timing also allows for a better timeline of making coaching changes if necessary. obviously you cant let SE fire MR and have SE hire the new head coach, likewise you cant wait until the end of the season to fire SE so that you can hire a new AD who can fire MR and hire a new head coach...

MR can still keep his job, he can certainly coach this team to a successful season and make some more asst coaching changes, but he well knows that the buck stops at him regarding the performance on the field. at this time, it's easy to make all the arguments point to MR, and rightfully so, and I think he'd take that responsibility as well. I'd like for him to succeed because I do think he has the potential to be a good head coach, I think he's relied on his trusted assistants too much and for too long, and that will likely be what ends his tenure here. I like the entire defensive staff, and only Bray is a "MR guy" and while we're seeing growing pains with the transition to the 3-4 and a lack of depth (and elite talent) and injuries, the defense appears to be improving and they appear to be playing with energy and desire. the problem is the offense, and it really seems to be a playcalling and OL and coaching issue at this point. The OL shouldn't be this bad with this many returning starters, especially not with some talented backups available this year. that points directly to Cav, who we all had targeted as the next asst on the hot seat. however, the playcalling has been bad, and DL isn't doing Lee or the OL any favors with his playcalling. I like K Williams as WR coach, and unlike others I'm willing to give Reggie Davis more time. even tho his recruiting seems lacking, he seems to have done a good job of coaching the RBs.

anyway, I think that MR is going to have to take over playcalling duties at some point during the season, and probably the sooner the better. that will point to DL being out at the end of the season. and if the OL continues with their poor performance he should probably send Cav packing during the season. regardless I think they need to get to 8-4 or maybe 7-5 with respectable losses or else they're done. probable? with they way they've played to open the season, no. possible? with improvement, yes.

 

[busticket]

Solid post Gator. Can't argue with anything you said.

 

[cornstar]

Solid post Gator. Can't argue with anything you said.

I mostly agree, but even though I'd like to see it, if Riley makes any more changes to his staff, what does that say about his acumen as a HC?

Shoot, 1/2 of his original staff was gone within 2 years. I personally think that the entire offensive staff is downright terrible, but I can't see him blowing out Langs, and he is a huge problem.

 

[Korn]

You can change the OL coach. You might even change the OC. You then still have this soft running game that can't get two yards on third and forth down. It's hard to move the line of scrimmage when you first step is sideways and your pad level is head high. I know, I know, there are many ways to score points, but what kind of identity is it when your afraid to run between the tackles. Might as well play flag football.

 

[SCVHusker]

New AD: Coach I want you to only use running plays against Rutgers. One pass and I fire Lang's. Two passes and I fire you.

Also, play eight olinemen and three running backs and two full backs. After we beat Rutgers I will give you your next instructions. Do well against Rutgers and maybe I'll let you pass a few times next week.