Any chance Chinander leaves?

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Our defense has played well, and he is marketable. Any concern he might survey this sinking ship and decide he would rather take a lifeboat to a new job instead?

If I was on our defensive staff, I would probably get out now rather than waiting to see if our 1 year desperate experiment with new offensive coaches works.

The other one that must be having doubts is Frost’s spouse. Kind of wonder what she thought of him gambling away 7.5 million guaranteed.

Such an odd scenario all around. If a similar arrangement has ever happened like this in college football, I am not aware of it. Seems desperate with low likelihood of success and many variables.
 

jtGoldenKnights

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He was his best man at his wedding dude isn't getting fired. We hoped for that when he was at UCF we just had enough of an offense to outlast everyone.
 

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He was his best man at his wedding dude isn't getting fired. We hoped for that when he was at UCF we just had enough of an offense to outlast everyone.

Hes not getting fired because he’s done a great job. Our defense is the only unit playing well consistently. I don’t see him leaving, but he could get some offers.
 

Harry Caray

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I wouldn't be surprised if Fisher and Tuioti leave. Fisher probably wants to get back down South, and programs like Florida and LSU will be hiring new coaching staffs. Tuioti probably wants to get back to the West Coast, and USC will be hiring a new staff.

Chinander has more loyalty to Frost and is a Midwest guy. But I could see him leaving if he got offered a head-coaching job at a mid-major school.
 

HuskerAlum92

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I think everybody that didn’t get fired are making sure their networking channels are open, and they are more open to changing jobs than they were before. But they are all well paid, and many options would involve a pay cut today that you don’t have to take. But if they can find right combo of pay/security/location/prestige, then an assistant could jump ship early. My guess is that none do though.
 

dand84

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So funny how this board changed from year 1 🤣🤣. Most thinking Frost was gonna get it done if only he got rid of that stupid chins guy. I was definitely bought into the Frost hype but thought Chins needed a chance. About the only thing I think I’ve been sort of right about in this fiasco.
 

itseasyas1-2-3

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I wouldn't be surprised if Fisher and Tuioti leave. Fisher probably wants to get back down South, and programs like Florida and LSU will be hiring new coaching staffs. Tuioti probably wants to get back to the West Coast, and USC will be hiring a new staff.

Chinander has more loyalty to Frost and is a Midwest guy. But I could see him leaving if he got offered a head-coaching job at a mid-major school.
Nope
 

HUSKERFAN66

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Chinander will no doubt get some looks from teams putting together a new staff. He will probably be on the list for some fcs head coaching jobs. This is normal for any good coordinator.

He doesn't have to worry that his job is in jeopardy nor should any coach on defense. The firing is over.

Now let's make good hires for offensive asst coaches and special teams and make 2022 a great year
 

dinglefritz

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I think everybody that didn’t get fired are making sure their networking channels are open, and they are more open to changing jobs than they were before. But they are all well paid, and many options would involve a pay cut today that you don’t have to take. But if they can find right combo of pay/security/location/prestige, then an assistant could jump ship early. My guess is that none do though.
The positive with staying at NU is that IF this re-boot works, they could be here for a long time. Most of these guys don't really like to uproot their family every few years and Lincoln is a damned nice small city to live in.
 

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So funny how this board changed from year 1 🤣🤣. Most thinking Frost was gonna get it done if only he got rid of that stupid chins guy. I was definitely bought into the Frost hype but thought Chins needed a chance. About the only thing I think I’ve been sort of right about in this fiasco.
You’ll learn….whatever is proclaimed here, believe the opposite. Much like the Media.
 

73 Red I

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Our defense has played well, and he is marketable. Any concern he might survey this sinking ship and decide he would rather take a lifeboat to a new job instead?

If I was on our defensive staff, I would probably get out now rather than waiting to see if our 1 year desperate experiment with new offensive coaches works.

The other one that must be having doubts is Frost’s spouse. Kind of wonder what she thought of him gambling away 7.5 million guaranteed.

Such an odd scenario all around. If a similar arrangement has ever happened like this in college football, I am not aware of it. Seems desperate with low likelihood of success and many variables.
Fisher is the most marketable. Interviewed with Georgia last year. I'm sure the sharks will circle again this year.
 

Bubblehead

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It wouldn’t surprise me if he took an opportunity. And I wouldn’t blame him one bit.
If I were him, losing this class. I would be real interested in a DC gig at a big time school. Should be plenty of opportunities. I see a slide back next year on the defensive side. And if Frost goes, he may have pooped up his chance.
 

oldjar07

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He's done a great job this year with a lot of super seniors. However the first 3 years with a lot of the same players was pretty mediocre. Even this year, we're still average within the Big 10 in terms of defensive performance. Although I'm happy with the defensive performance this year, I have doubts Chinander can sustain that success. I also have doubts Chinander is the absolute best we can get considering Iowa and Wisconsin have put up better defenses every year.
 

itseasyas1-2-3

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If I were him, losing this class. I would be real interested in a DC gig at a big time school. Should be plenty of opportunities. I see a slide back next year on the defensive side. And if Frost goes, he may have pooped up his chance.
Erik is not going anywhere until NU sees what happens next year.
 

Ki113rSk3r69

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Our defense has played well, and he is marketable. Any concern he might survey this sinking ship and decide he would rather take a lifeboat to a new job instead?

If I was on our defensive staff, I would probably get out now rather than waiting to see if our 1 year desperate experiment with new offensive coaches works.

The other one that must be having doubts is Frost’s spouse. Kind of wonder what she thought of him gambling away 7.5 million guaranteed.

Such an odd scenario all around. If a similar arrangement has ever happened like this in college football, I am not aware of it. Seems desperate with low likelihood of success and many variables.
Let’s see if he can sustain this for a few more years before thinking he’s on the top market and being courted by the SEC.
 

Bubblehead

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Erik is not going anywhere until NU sees what happens next year.
i hope you’re right. But using my previous gig as a guide. If my boss has seen his business stagnant with no growth in four years with several screwups that seem to never be addressed. And the CEO says “one year to figure this out.“. Plus I know that if he gets the axe, so will I. Along comes XYZ with a feeler that I can come in on the ground floor at the same or better money. I am thinking real hard about my future.
 

itseasyas1-2-3

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i hope you’re right. But using my previous gig as a guide. If my boss has seen his business stagnant with no growth in four years with several screwups that seem to never be addressed. And the CEO says “one year to figure this out.“. Plus I know that if he gets the axe, so will I. Along comes XYZ with a feeler that I can come in on the ground floor at the same or better money. I am thinking real hard about my future.
My son and Erik are best friends for 20 years.
 

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IMO, he's only still here due to all the 6th year seniors, trust that they can't possibly reload the talent going out the door on D in one cycle without going deeeep (way deeper than HCSF wants too) into the free agency market........
 

inthedeed

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the whole scenario is lacking something. impossible to make an opinion without knowledge of what happened. maybe just as it's portrayed just seems convoluted. right now i would say they all stay.
 

Kakdawg

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Our defense has played well, and he is marketable. Any concern he might survey this sinking ship and decide he would rather take a lifeboat to a new job instead?

If I was on our defensive staff, I would probably get out now rather than waiting to see if our 1 year desperate experiment with new offensive coaches works.

The other one that must be having doubts is Frost’s spouse. Kind of wonder what she thought of him gambling away 7.5 million guaranteed.

Such an odd scenario all around. If a similar arrangement has ever happened like this in college football, I am not aware of it. Seems desperate with low likelihood of success and many variables.


I have no clue whatsoever BUT what if a big boy program down in Florida like FLORIDA for instance were to offer Chin the job with a huge raise? Would he listen? If he left would he take a guy like Fisher with him?

Just thinking out loud.



Holla
 

itseasyas1-2-3

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That’s pretty cool. So in your opinion is it loyalty, or does he feel good about his defence going forward?
Honestly, I do NOT talk with my son about Erik. I wouldn't expect my son to try to pry things out of Erik just due to friendship. Nor would I expect Erik to betray Frost on football goings on.

I do know, and a lot of folks on here know also, Frost and Erik have been very good friends for a long time. It obvious to me, regardless of what happens at NU in the short or long term, both of those guys have long coaching careers in front of them.

It may work for many years at NU. If Frost is fired, then maybe Chin is retained or fired also. Its possible they reunite in the near future at another P5 schools as an OC and DC or LB coach.

Just from my perspective. Erik is 41, has a nice wife and children, lives in Lincoln and makes 16K a week. That's a nice gig, and Chin is a conservative type guy so now doubt he has a lot of dough in the bank.

I've never met him, but my son has spoken well of Erik since they both were at Iowa and my son mentored him, even though they were both college kids. And by mentoring, I don't mean anything about football.

By the time my son signed with Iowa he had been in 11 foreign countries through athletics, and Erik was a kid from Iowa who was just a nice kid to communicate with. Erik is a very humble young man according to my son.
They just have a really nice, and not intrusive, friendship.
 

redwine65

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I'm sure trev and scott talked with the dc before restructuring anything
 

Bubblehead

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Honestly, I do NOT talk with my son about Erik. I wouldn't expect my son to try to pry things out of Erik just due to friendship. Nor would I expect Erik to betray Frost on football goings on.

I do know, and a lot of folks on here know also, Frost and Erik have been very good friends for a long time. It obvious to me, regardless of what happens at NU in the short or long term, both of those guys have long coaching careers in front of them.

It may work for many years at NU. If Frost is fired, then maybe Chin is retained or fired also. Its possible they reunite in the near future at another P5 schools as an OC and DC or LB coach.

Just from my perspective. Erik is 41, has a nice wife and children, lives in Lincoln and makes 16K a week. That's a nice gig, and Chin is a conservative type guy so now doubt he has a lot of dough in the bank.

I've never met him, but my son has spoken well of Erik since they both were at Iowa and my son mentored him, even though they were both college kids. And by mentoring, I don't mean anything about football.

By the time my son signed with Iowa he had been in 11 foreign countries through athletics, and Erik was a kid from Iowa who was just a nice kid to communicate with. Erik is a very humble young man according to my son.
They just have a really nice, and not intrusive, friendship.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
 

chisler

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If I were him, losing this class. I would be real interested in a DC gig at a big time school. Should be plenty of opportunities. I see a slide back next year on the defensive side. And if Frost goes, he may have pooped up his chance.
those who are retained will stay until the ship sinks or stays afloot,or get a better offer. nebr. better have deep pockets, and use it wisely
 

dand84

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Only if he is smart and doesn’t stay on sinking ship. Everyone wanted to ride him out on the rails his first two years. He is loyal though and coordinators don’t pay the same price as failed HCs.
 

Swiv3D

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I heard he's at least looking around at options. Not saying he's leaving, just looking around. If he was smart, he would move on. Our best players/leaders will be gone next year. Our defense will simply not be as good. He should take the next step while he can
 

redwine65

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I heard he's at least looking around at options. Not saying he's leaving, just looking around. If he was smart, he would move on. Our best players/leaders will be gone next year. Our defense will simply not be as good. He should take the next step while he can
yeah I disagree
 

TruHusker

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Probably because they don't want to piss off their only good coordinator and see him leave.
So, the Head man in the athletic department meets with the Head Football Coach and has to get approval from a coordinator before making the deal? Amazing
 

jteten

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Team defense was a nice surprise. If he can add some pass rushers, it might be great. He might have an opportunity to make a lateral move, but I wouldn’t expect any P5 schools to give him a look as a head coach.
 

chisler

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Our defense has played well, and he is marketable. Any concern he might survey this sinking ship and decide he would rather take a lifeboat to a new job instead?

If I was on our defensive staff, I would probably get out now rather than waiting to see if our 1 year desperate experiment with new offensive coaches works.

The other one that must be having doubts is Frost’s spouse. Kind of wonder what she thought of him gambling away 7.5 million guaranteed.

Such an odd scenario all around. If a similar arrangement has ever happened like this in college football, I am not aware of it. Seems desperate with low likelihood of success and many variables.
ride the horse