That is probably why Mickey won’t be retained. Having a guy in the staff that has the loyalty of the team is scary if something is going your way.
Mathis leaning toward the draft
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I suppose one could look at it as a kid consulting a trusted coach about a big decision. The kid doesn’t know Rhule.
Totally. No reason to go to a coach he just met yesterday.
My point was more about why Mickey may not be a guy Rhule wants. On paper, yes, the guy has everything you want. But there is the potential for him to divide the locker room when rough patches happen.
I spent most of the year scratching my head about "Where is Mathis???". Guy made me a believer before the season started. It's too bad he didn't show up until Iowa. That said, hoping the best for him!
Very true. Nothing like having a guy on staff that part of the fan base wants to be the head coach instead of you.
It will be interesting which school - Nebraska or Wisconsin - suffers the most attrition if both interims aren’t retained
Much like any player or coach moving on after the staff change, I wish them well and thank them for doing their best for the Big Red. I hope Mathis stays but he's got to do what he thinks is best for him and I 100% support him either way.
I just don't sense that Matt Rhule is the kind or quality of coach that is going to let that creep into his head. Real leaders are a step or two ahead of that noise.
I completely understand it. After the 2022 season his NIL earning potential went from 500k to 5k. Time to take his chances on NFL free agency. I noticed him on exactly three plays this fall.
i get it, but give Mickey more credit. Dude seems way smarter than to allow himself to divide a locker room. It would be career suicide. He would be outwardly and enthusiastically 100% behind Rhule‘s decisions, IMO.
Talented guy but not as big I think as advertised. I do think most teams game planned against him.
Had trouble getting off the block against Big Ten tackles, doesn't cover real well, I look at him as kind of a tweaner in the NFL. He may stick somewhere, but I doubt he gets drafted.
Why would Sean Callahan post that anyway? Moms will be mom's but gtfo of social media with that delusion. NFL teams will run from Mama's boys and meddling parents. 
Up to him to figure out what is best for his career. Personally I think he had a disappointing season and could benefit from another year at Nebraska IF Rhule's scheme is favorable to showcase his talent.
Because Sean Callahan think he's the greatest thing since the invention of the *****.Why would Sean Callahan post that anyway? Moms will be mom's but gtfo of social media with that delusion. NFL teams will run from Mama's boys and meddling parents.
I'm not sure that fair. Certainly was disappointing, but so was just about everything else with this team.Mr. Invisible.
Dude did draw a lot of doubles.
He started to play pretty well at the end of the year. Kid has good bend and I think just needs another year of good coaching. I think he has some good tools, just needs a bit more development before heading to the NFL. He has good size, speed, bend on the rush, etc. Coaching will go a long way for him. Needs to just develop a some more rush moves and explosiveness when attacking the lineman.
Not that I don't want to be fair, but considering the hype I think he was pretty invisible. 3.5 sacks? I think we all would have hoped for more when he signed. I blame Chinander more than him, prior to Busch we did almost nothing to help bring pressure or confuse the pass blocking. I could see him having a big year if he does comes back.
I want the kid to do whatever he thinks is in his best interest, but I agree another year would benefit him. If he has trouble getting around the BIG tackles, he might find that next level just a little bit harder to deal with.