It's Official
- Thread starter JeopardyHusker
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Yeah...I'm not "kinda burnt out" wondering about this, or that concerning Nebraska, I AM burnt out about wondering.
Just gonna sit back and let this one play out.
I suspect the monster contract Carolina offered him to coach in the NFL might have played a tiny role in Matt's decision to leave town.
But thats the deal. Its all "what ifs". Nothing is a sure thing. What if he gets the right o-line coach? What if he gets Mickey to stay? What if these players leave? What if the NFL comes calling again next year? What if the PSU job opens up?
And its all what ifs no matter who you hire.
We aren't/weren't as bad as Temple or Baylor b4 he took over and he turned both of them around quickly. We have more resources and depending on how many player's depart he should have an easier time turning this thing around. If not he can't turn this around in 3 or 4 years then he's not thr rebuilder everyone is making h
Eeeh maybe. However Waco...yeah I'd have left even if it wasn't the money.I suspect the monster contract Carolina offered him to coach in the NFL might have played a tiny role in Matt's decision to leave town.
1. I spent a night in Waco once, was the worst three weeks of my life.
2. I am really concerned about an 8 year contract, especially if it appears this sh** is going sideways by year 3. Not sure what the per year rate is, but I know Rhule is most likely to be grossly overpaid.
3. All that being said, since I had no input in the hiring process, all I can do (all any of us can do) is support the new head coach and watch it unfold.
4a. I know there is much lamenting about our "lack of talent" and some people thinking we're light years away from Ohio State or Alabama's level, Michigan's whooping of Ohio State earlier today should greatly ease those concerns. Michigan whooped Ohio State where it truly matters, up front on both sides of the ball.
4b. How does this apply to Nebraska? Simple. Upgrading the O and D lines alone can make us championship contenders. Talent wise, we're not that far off. Nebraska's biggest problem during the last 14 or so years was we had talent that played far below their individual and collective abilities. If Rhule can come in, and flip the mentality off our O and D line, we have good enough skill players.
2. I am really concerned about an 8 year contract, especially if it appears this sh** is going sideways by year 3. Not sure what the per year rate is, but I know Rhule is most likely to be grossly overpaid.
3. All that being said, since I had no input in the hiring process, all I can do (all any of us can do) is support the new head coach and watch it unfold.
4a. I know there is much lamenting about our "lack of talent" and some people thinking we're light years away from Ohio State or Alabama's level, Michigan's whooping of Ohio State earlier today should greatly ease those concerns. Michigan whooped Ohio State where it truly matters, up front on both sides of the ball.
4b. How does this apply to Nebraska? Simple. Upgrading the O and D lines alone can make us championship contenders. Talent wise, we're not that far off. Nebraska's biggest problem during the last 14 or so years was we had talent that played far below their individual and collective abilities. If Rhule can come in, and flip the mentality off our O and D line, we have good enough skill players.
The Ewoks used old school technology to assist newer technology and help take down the Empire........so that means a better OL and pounding the rock on offense along with stopping the run on defense is going to help the RPO offense take down the BIG 10.
Mark that down....copyright it.....I will want my royalties.
Now I want to see what coaches come board, what players leave, what players are signed in a few weeks and who starts coming on board for next year.
GO BIG RED!!!!
Mark that down....copyright it.....I will want my royalties.
Now I want to see what coaches come board, what players leave, what players are signed in a few weeks and who starts coming on board for next year.
GO BIG RED!!!!
His first day he should make the OL run every step in Memorial Stadium....twice.
The coldest winter I even spent was a summer in San Francisco (Mark Twain)
Actually Michigan could not run the ball at all for most of 3 quarters - they used big passing plays to get the lead. Busted one big run for a TD and tOSU sort of lost their edge - belief they could win. A late long run padded the running stats even more for Mich - but this was not an ass kicking in the trenches from start to finish. It was Day getting out coached badly.
In all honesty, considering where we are at as a program, this was about as good as Trev could have done. It appears that we considered a few other program builders, but none with the ceiling that MR has if things get on track.
What I do like about this hire is that for the first time, we will have someone coaching here who understands what is needed to compete in the Big 10. Pelini was just sort of tossed into the Big 10 so it wasn’t his fault, but he didn’t understand how elite line play and development was crucial to success. Riley and Frost clearly didn’t get it. MR does appear to get it. Knowledge and understanding is half the battle. Will he execute that plan? We’ll see. But that’s a better place to start anyway.
MR wasn’t my first pick but he certainly wasn’t my last. I’m curious to see his staff.
What I do like about this hire is that for the first time, we will have someone coaching here who understands what is needed to compete in the Big 10. Pelini was just sort of tossed into the Big 10 so it wasn’t his fault, but he didn’t understand how elite line play and development was crucial to success. Riley and Frost clearly didn’t get it. MR does appear to get it. Knowledge and understanding is half the battle. Will he execute that plan? We’ll see. But that’s a better place to start anyway.
MR wasn’t my first pick but he certainly wasn’t my last. I’m curious to see his staff.
Yeah and while that is true you're conveniently omittimg a couple key factors:
1. Ohio State is by an measure an elite team with elite talent and Michigan's physical approach in quarters 1-3 kept them in the game.
2. At no point have I ever advocated going 80+% run because I do recognize the need and value to being able to throw the ball. However, being able to throw the ball on your terms, picking when and where you throw is far different than the defense forcing you to throw.
3. It was Michigan's relentless pounding running game in quarters 1-3 which allowed their running game to explode in the 4th Q.
4. Against non-elite teams (like Nebraska, for example) Michigan's OL was blowing our front seven 5 yards off the line scrimmage.
Whether you run the opposition into the ground from the start or break them with it in the 4th Q matters naught. The point is, running the ball is why Michigan is 12-0.
We used to do that to people, remember?
I long for the day our opponents are out coached badly. It's been 25 years. Maybe Rhule can change our fortunes.
I'll agree on style of play being a factor in Michigan's favor - but they also made play after play on defense as well in 2nd half - that was coaching adjustments on D. OSU chose to stack the box to stop the run - and Michigan coaches figured out the match ups/plays to get big plays. To me - the W was about in game coaching and execution. Not either team whipping the other in the trenches. Michigan's QB was the MOST important factor in the win IMHO - he played his ass off.
For those of you fine folks who wanted Fickell, he's about to sign with Wisky.
Sources: Wisconsin finalizing deal to hire Fickell
Sources: Wisconsin finalizing deal to hire Fickell
