Here is why Moos is he right guy

[SnohomishRed]

Lets admit it we are a complete disaster at this point - We need someone who has seen this type of junk before and has shown the ability to identify coaches who can fix it and want to come here

As far a new coach - all limitations are off in my opinion - I say boosters, regents and everyone else should just stay out of it and let this guy do his job

 

[YouGotSwatted!]

Our mission is to give people near retirement a windfall. Mission accomplished.

 

[timnsun]

Not likely to happen, but what if Moos says we need to go with Riley for one more year and see what he can do next year?

People won’t be happy if he doesn’t fix things right away...

 

[nebcountry]

I have made mistakes before, I try to learn from them.

The "right guy" delivers the "right" results. Moos has delivered no results to date at NU. I will wait for the results before I comment.

 

[Freddie gaines]

Mo

Our mission is to give people near retirement a windfall. Mission accomplished.

Moos is several years older then Riley

 

[Harry Caray]

Mo

Moos is several years older then Riley

He looks about 10 years younger though - has a lot more energy.

 

[YouGotSwatted!]

He looks about 10 years younger though - has a lot more energy.

Is Moos ready for "one more great adventure"?

 

[coachDubs]

As far a new coach - all limitations are off in my opinion - I say boosters, regents and everyone else should just stay out of it and let this guy do his job

So Nebraska athletics should do something that's never happened before, at least in my lifetime, with a football coach.

He looks about 10 years younger though - has a lot more energy.

Ya, no, he doesn't look 10 years younger. Goodness man, are you blind or is the hate that strong?!? They both look like they're in their 60's.

 

[Marine8365]

goes back to my post, what was SE really thinking with this hire.

Let's say we do lose to Purdue, does Moos still wait until the end of the season?

Seems like Moos is very experienced in this thing, so I'd like to think whomever he picks it will be solid.

 

[SnohomishRed]

goes back to my post, what was SE really thinking with this hire.

Let's say we do lose to Purdue, does Moos still wait until the end of the season?

Seems like Moos is very experienced in this thing, so I'd like to think whomever he picks it will be solid.

No one really knows some on this board heard from a guy to another guy that others were contacted and did not want the job. the official version which was stated by Riley and Perlman in interviews is that he remembered Riley from years ago and reached out to him the next morning and Riley was interested, Eichorst met Riley and Perlman in San Fran - Perlman realized he was not going to be like Bo and they hired him

 

[Headcard]

This obsession over his age is ridiculous, hiring an experienced professional as AD is a good thing. SE was in his 40's afterall.

 

[Headcard]

Not likely to happen, but what if Moos says we need to go with Riley for one more year and see what he can do next year?

People won’t be happy if he doesn’t fix things right away...

True, but he's here to make sure the programs are successful, not to attempt to make everyone happy. If he really thinks keeping Riley is our best bet, I would hope he has the courage of conviction to do it.

 

[SnohomishRed]

Not likely to happen, but what if Moos says we need to go with Riley for one more year and see what he can do next year?

People won’t be happy if he doesn’t fix things right away...

I for one am just tired of the drama - If a new AD says Rileys stays then Riley stays and and my hope for some kind of title goes down

 

[GBR_Atlanta]

I like Moos b/c of his track records of building brands and programs in areas of the country where its a little more difficult to recruit to. He's identified coaches that can bring in systems that work for areas that aren't recruiting hot beds. I admit, I've only been looking at his football history, but that's all I really care about right now.

 

[inWV]

If Riley doesn't not make it to .500 at season's end, he will not be retained. But If Moos retains Riley if he does make it to 6-6 or 7-5, many will still mewl.

 

[otismotis08]

How anyone can pretend to know whether Moos is the right guy is beyond me. Nobody here had him on the radar.

We'll know if he is the right guy in a few years. Maybe he brings is HCIWSF, maybe someone else. We'll see how his first hire pans out.

We'll know if he is the wrong guy later this year. If he keeps MR, he's the wrong guy.

GBR

 

[dinglefritz]

I for one am just tired of the drama - If a new AD says Rileys stays then Riley stays and and my hope for some kind of title goes down

I think IF he stays, Riley probably has next year to get things going or he's toast. IF he loses as many as some think he might he's toast this year.

 

[oldjar07]

This obsession over his age is ridiculous, hiring an experienced professional as AD is a good thing. SE was in his 40's afterall.

Agreed, an AD's most important job is done at most a few times a year when looking for a new coach. He could take an afternoon nap whenever he wants to and no one would notice. A coach's most important job is to run the day to day operations of their program and has to be a lot more hands on.

 

[oldjar07]

How anyone can pretend to know whether Moos is the right guy is beyond me. Nobody here had him on the radar.

We'll know if he is the right guy in a few years. Maybe he brings is HCIWSF, maybe someone else. We'll see how his first hire pans out.

We'll know if he is the wrong guy later this year. If he keeps MR, he's the wrong guy.

GBR

I agree, but at the same time I don't understand why people are saying this is a terrible hire already. It's impossible to know that at this point. We will know very soon if this is a good hire or a bad hire.

 

[Toms Wife]

So Nebraska athletics should do something that's never happened before, at least in my lifetime, with a football coach.



Ya, no, he doesn't look 10 years younger. Goodness man, are you blind or is the hate that strong?!? They both look like they're in their 60's.

Your image of Riley is from long ago...like a full two months. He's aged about ten years since then.

 

[GeauxBigRed]

Not likely to happen, but what if Moos says we need to go with Riley for one more year and see what he can do next year?

People won’t be happy if he doesn’t fix things right away...

Then that's what we should and I believe he will do. Moos isn't afraid to make the tough call, even if that tough call is Keeping Reilly. I trust him more than the vast majority of this message board.

 

[TruHusker]

Lets admit it we are a complete disaster at this point - We need someone who has seen this type of junk before and has shown the ability to identify coaches who can fix it and want to come here

As far a new coach - all limitations are off in my opinion - I say boosters, regents and everyone else should just stay out of it and let this guy do his job

By "everyone else" I assume you are including all of the fans including yourself. This reminds me of the joke about French politics - you can have 10 Frenchmen talking about politics and have 15 different opinions.

 

[Phillipe]

True, but he's here to make sure the programs are successful, not to attempt to make everyone happy. If he really thinks keeping Riley is our best bet, I would hope he has the courage of conviction to do it.

If he thinks Riley is our best bet, he is incompetent.

 

[Pennsyhusker_rivals246774]

Then that's what we should and I believe he will do. Moos isn't afraid to make the tough call, even if that tough call is Keeping Reilly. I trust him more than the vast majority of this message board.

Who is this Reilly?

 

[cubsker_rivals142943]

I'll be pretty disgusted if MR is around in December.

 

[yunginsNU2]

How anyone can pretend to know whether Moos is the right guy is beyond me. Nobody here had him on the radar.

We'll know if he is the right guy in a few years. Maybe he brings is HCIWSF, maybe someone else. We'll see how his first hire pans out.

We'll know if he is the wrong guy later this year. If he keeps MR, he's the wrong guy.

GBR

Its called an opinion.......on a message board discussing others opinions......just like you have stated yours thats all it is... your opinion... sounds like you only agree with others if they buy into your agenda...? But thanks for your expert opinion which of course is above everyones else on here

 

[NikkiSixx_rivals269993]

Mike is a goner.. doesn't matter how you look at it, which way you cut it, slice it, or dice it.

Bill is a great hire because he's done this before, and done it successfully.

I personally think it's nice to see a guy with some balls to think outside the box and to take some risks. It is incredibly rare, especially at mature ages as people get set in their ways.

 

[Wasker77]

Not likely to happen, but what if Moos says we need to go with Riley for one more year and see what he can do next year?

People won’t be happy if he doesn’t fix things right away...

Tim, I think the only reason why the Huskers would keep Riley is for money reasons. If that is the case it will be just Sad.

 

[timnsun]

Tim, I think the only reason why the Huskers would keep Riley is for money reasons. If that is the case it will be just Sad.

I don’t disagree, but do wonder if some thought is to keep him one more year, get decent recruits (maybe) and let the new guy have the favorable schedule in 2019.

At one time I felt like this might be a viable alternative. I don’t feel as strong about this as I once did.

 

[dinglefritz]

Who is this Reilly?

It's the Cajun spelling of Riley.

 

[Pennsyhusker_rivals246774]

It's the Cajun spelling of Riley.

Hey dingle, are you a Scotch drinker?

 

[otismotis08]

Its called an opinion.......on a message board discussing others opinions......just like you have stated yours thats all it is... your opinion... sounds like you only agree with others if they buy into your agenda...? But thanks for your expert opinion which of course is above everyones else on here

Agreed. I usually post my opinion. You do the same. Enjoy.

 

[TwinsRRUs_rivals79748]

ADs come to Nebraska to get fired or replaced.

How long will an AD last at Nebraska? Not long if the ADs first FB coach doesn't win.

Our ADs only last as long as the FB coaches. I suppose if he hired Frost and Frost started with 3 consecutive losing seasons, then Moos would get a break.

If Moos hires someone else and that guy doesn't win in 3 years, Moos will at least be on the hot seat to say the least... well, he will probably be on the hot seat from day one of naming a new coach if said new coach is not named Scott Frost

If an AD wants to stay here longer, he would be better off having his FB coach voluntarily leave for a better position.

 

[RockyMtnHusker]

I finally listened to the press conference. My take is that this guy is no-nonsense and all about the bottom line (ethically). He kept saying "what's the record" when asked about how he evaluates a prospective coach. He did mention a few qualitative things too but being a numbers guy, I loved hearing that. I suspect Mike Riley isn't on the "short list" in his desk drawer. And I'm not here to bash Coach Riley, but highly doubt MR is our head coach in a little over a month from now. Feeling pretty good about this hire but we shall see. GBR.

 

[GeauxBigRed]

Who is this Reilly?

Brandon Reilly obviously, smart guy

 

[WHCSC]

I think IF he stays, Riley probably has next year to get things going or he's toast. IF he loses as many as some think he might he's toast this year.

Next years schedule makes ADBM's decision more difficult. IF he thinks Riley in on an upward trend and retains him, he'll likely have a similar or worse record. That will not sit well with the masses. It's hard to sell a program getting better without the W-L showing it.

 

[SnohomishRed]

Next years schedule makes ADBM's decision more difficult. IF he thinks Riley in on an upward trend and retains him, he'll likely have a similar or worse record. That will not sit well with the masses. It's hard to sell a program getting better without the W-L showing it.

Riley squandered his chances - last year was an extremely easy schedule and he lost to Iowa by 30 points. Next year the schedule is tougher if a new guy comes in its in his honeymoon year and expectations are really low anyhow

 

[NECoug]

goes back to my post, what was SE really thinking with this hire.

Let's say we do lose to Purdue, does Moos still wait until the end of the season?

Seems like Moos is very experienced in this thing, so I'd like to think whomever he picks it will be solid.

Hi there, as both a WSU alum and fan, AND Husker fan living in West Omaha, and based on watching Moos for the past 7 years, I have never seen him fire a coach mid-season.

I would not be the least bit surprised if he has already contacted and pretty much worked out a deal with the person he has picked to replace Riley. He had done that with Mike Leach prior to firing Paul Wulf the coach at WSU before Leach. I also believe he had a deal pretty much worked out with the current basketball coach at WSU, Ernie Kent.

During an interview a couple years back, Moos stated that he always has a list of 4-5 coaches he is interested in per sport, just in case a coach would leave or need to be removed.

I will be 100% honest, my first thought with Moos coming to Nebraska was that he would go after Chip Kelly and the current WSU D coordinator, who Kelly worked with at a few different locations including New Hampshire.

 

[jflores]

Hi there, as both a WSU alum and fan, AND Husker fan living in West Omaha, and based on watching Moos for the past 7 years, I have never seen him fire a coach mid-season.

I would not be the least bit surprised if he has already contacted and pretty much worked out a deal with the person he has picked to replace Riley. He had done that with Mike Leach prior to firing Paul Wulf the coach at WSU before Leach. I also believe he had a deal pretty much worked out with the current basketball coach at WSU, Ernie Kent.

During an interview a couple years back, Moos stated that he always has a list of 4-5 coaches he is interested in per sport, just in case a coach would leave or need to be removed.

I will be 100% honest, my first thought with Moos coming to Nebraska was that he would go after Chip Kelly and the current WSU D coordinator, who Kelly worked with at a few different locations including New Hampshire.

I'm sort of on the "I really hope not" train about Kelly. Kelly doesn't like to recruit and apparently cheated to make it easier for him anyway. He never really built a top flight defense even though he had all the money in the world to.

I figure if I want the Kelly O, I may as well get Frost.

 

[jimbosc]

Kelly is unconventional is many ways - in particular training and some other details that did not translate in the NFL. He tried his approach a few times - and I think learned with the small NFL roster - players don't hold up to the work load over a season. Also his offense is fairly simple. Defenses are really good in the NFL. Given some time and film - they figured out how to stop it.
So the question is - does Kelly think his approach is "the only way" and wants a job to prove he can replicate Oregon at another school?

If he does - I hope Moos stays away - because with all the existing culture issues in Lincoln I think that will be a train wreck. If Kelly actually learned something and has a new approach (some of the old - some of what he learned in the NFL - and wants a chance to do something beyond what he did in Oregon - aka kick Saban in the nuts) - then Moos should make him the #1 guy to hire.