6-6, which apparently is why we hired Rhule -- his lifetime average doesn't change.
He, and many fans, will call this a success - yay, they say, we are going bowling!
If it weren't so sad, it would be pathetic. I think it's the latter.
NU/Boyd was an early adopter and used cutting-edge chemistry and protocols. Others might have been doing it, but we were doing more and better. Those were the relatively early wild west days of PEDs, and nobody today is quite that gonzo, which is the point of this thread: JJ isn't going to blow...
He took the pay cut because of staff reductions related to Covid, and financial strains on the athletic department. It was well understood the money would go to pay staff and prevent further reductions related to football. Harbaugh simultaneously restructured his contract around performance...
This is right, regardless of whether this pathetic expectation is "fair." The Preacher doesn't care if it is fair, so long as he gets paid. If he wins 7, he's a savior. If he wins 5, oh well. And this is exactly where we will land: best estimate 6 wins, give or take 1 in either direction...
For those wondering, Panorama Point is 5,429 feet, which means the Mile Hi City has nothing on Kimball. On a clear day, you can see at least a section and some cows. It's breathtaking.
Harold Warp's Pioneer Village is a state treasure. I haven't been in several years, and hope the family has gotten a bit better with maintenance and upkeep. If you haven't been, it's something all Nebrakans should see.