Disappointed regardless
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Those nitpicking records at a current or previous power 5 job are essentially arguing for someone without P5 coaching experience.
Not saying they are wrong - but those coaches killing at a power 5 job aren’t leaving their current gig or haven’t been in their current P5 job long enough to establish a large enough sample size
Not saying they are wrong - but those coaches killing at a power 5 job aren’t leaving their current gig or haven’t been in their current P5 job long enough to establish a large enough sample size
There isn't a perfect coach out there. No matter who it is, the selection couldn't possibly please everyone. That said, everyone agrees it was time to move on and whoever Trev picks will have a hard time being worse than Frost.
The main issue I see is money. I think the next person needs to be on a mostly incentive based contract.
Nobody even remotely qualified is going to sign an incentive based deal. We will pay a coach big money. That won’t be the issue.
See if I have this correct. We only want a proven P5 coach knowing there are what, 5 or so that fit the bill? Why would any of those be coming here?
It is OK to be disappointed, I sometimes think my wife has been over the last 50 years, people aren't perfect. And sure, not getting your hearts desire for a coach has nothing to do with the outcome.
I chuckle at the comments about it can't get worse than what we just had. Seems I have heard that same statement many times over the last 20+ years.
The only things we can truly count on are these:
1. They won't run the ball enough
2. They won't call the right plays
3. They should play the second team QB and possibly start them.
4. We should blitz more.
That about covers most disappointments . We are working with imperfect humans after all.
It is OK to be disappointed, I sometimes think my wife has been over the last 50 years, people aren't perfect. And sure, not getting your hearts desire for a coach has nothing to do with the outcome.
I chuckle at the comments about it can't get worse than what we just had. Seems I have heard that same statement many times over the last 20+ years.
The only things we can truly count on are these:
1. They won't run the ball enough
2. They won't call the right plays
3. They should play the second team QB and possibly start them.
4. We should blitz more.
That about covers most disappointments . We are working with imperfect humans after all.
It’s already started. Every single name that has been mentioned- whether it’s a reasonable candidate or not - has had someone weigh in with a complaint.
personally, I will be at least somewhat hopeful if the hire is any of the following:
Kiffin
Leach
Aranda
Clawson
Doeren
Rhule
Leipold
Kleiman
Fickell
Kiffin
Leach
Aranda
Clawson
Doeren
Rhule
Leipold
Kleiman
Fickell
I think the only way to have a mass majority happy fan base is if Mickey had a fantastic finish to the year where the Huskers ended up like 8-4. I think every other situation is going to leave a good percentage of fans on happy.
Fickell is the next guy on the list that most would probably feel happy with but I feel like Mickey has a better shot @ going 8-4 then we do winning over Fickell
Fickell is the next guy on the list that most would probably feel happy with but I feel like Mickey has a better shot @ going 8-4 then we do winning over Fickell
Right now, I feel like our fans are like the homecoming queen that used to be hot, but 30 years later, when you run into her at Hy-Vee and her cart full of assorted pastries, pizza rolls, fatty cheeses and diet coke; she's a laughing cow away from becoming their new logo. She's on her cell phone bragging how she wouldn't touch Ryan Gosling or Jon Hamm with a 10-foot pole and she's banged hotter.
I don't think we're in a position to be picky right now. Every candidate will have some warts. Let's hope Trev gets the right guy.
(Except horseface Matty ballgame or sweet-tits Paulie Chryst).
That is all.
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I don't think we're in a position to be picky right now. Every candidate will have some warts. Let's hope Trev gets the right guy.
(Except horseface Matty ballgame or sweet-tits Paulie Chryst).
That is all.
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Well I don’t want Fickell. I’ve seen too many stupid coaching decisions during games from him.
Gundy ain’t coming, he’s got that rolling 5 year lifetime contract now.
Leach is 5-1 this year with wins over A&M and Arkansas… he might not win a championship but I’d be happy to see what his ceiling is at a real school.
Same for all the others.
I agree with what you are saying but I also think the amount we pay does contribute to the disappointment. The guaranteed salaries these coaches demand come with higher expectations and I don't think there is anyone on our list of candidates who can meet those expectations. On the other hand, I would be happy with giving a chance to many of the coaches on our list if we didn't overpay for the most likely results (8-9 win ceiling for the foreseeable future). How about a compromise? Pay what the going rate is for an 8 win coach + 1-2 million for each additional win over 8?
Not in the least. There are a few different coaches out there who could do really well with our program.
I get what your saying but I cant imagine anyone wanting to do that. Look at who they are inheriting. No way we make crap into gold in a couple seasons with our current players and development program. Nobody is going to not get paid reasonably for the amount of time to recruit people to their system.
You are feeling the effects of 25 years of inept decisions regarding our head coaching position. While it is good to be optimistic, you have every reason to believe our administrators will screw up. It’s what they do.Sick
I guess my biggest thing is if MJ gets us to 6 wins and a bowl game and isn't retained as HC. I would fret we missed out on a potentially very good hire in letting MJ go.
I fear we will be a very fractured fanbase in that case and the new HC won't be given any honeymoon period by half of us in order to build something here.
I fear we will be a very fractured fanbase in that case and the new HC won't be given any honeymoon period by half of us in order to build something here.
Leipold
Aranda
Chadwell
Klieman
Rhule
They have all proven they can win. I would be content with any of them.
Aranda
Chadwell
Klieman
Rhule
They have all proven they can win. I would be content with any of them.
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Yes. It is apparent there will be a whole chunk of butthurt fans yet again. Then the cycle starts over.
Meyer* - Matt Quigley type of Longshot. Even if MJ wins the west and goes to a bowl you can't pass on a coaching caliber like Meyer, his track record and name recognition will instantly put Nebraska on the map in recruiting, and he will have his pick of quality assistants willing to work for him.
Mickey Joseph* - If MJ wins the west and goes to a bowl with what was thrust into his hands it would be difficult to convince a lot of people as to the reason why you didn't give him a shot.
Freeze - Most proven coach out there right now in my opinion outside of Urban Meyer. I feel like not giving this guy a call is gross negligence if you're serious.
Leipold - Turns teams around and his bowl record is good, he would be a solid hire.
Rhule - Has a great record turning college teams around, although his bowl record is ho hum.
Deion Sanders* - Outside the box. Recruiting boost for sure, this would be an unproven, but a splash hire due to name recognition and his record, although smaller than the rest, is good.
Just my opinion.
Mickey Joseph* - If MJ wins the west and goes to a bowl with what was thrust into his hands it would be difficult to convince a lot of people as to the reason why you didn't give him a shot.
Freeze - Most proven coach out there right now in my opinion outside of Urban Meyer. I feel like not giving this guy a call is gross negligence if you're serious.
Leipold - Turns teams around and his bowl record is good, he would be a solid hire.
Rhule - Has a great record turning college teams around, although his bowl record is ho hum.
Deion Sanders* - Outside the box. Recruiting boost for sure, this would be an unproven, but a splash hire due to name recognition and his record, although smaller than the rest, is good.
Just my opinion.
A section of fans will be disappointed no matter what
Meyer (if ever even remotely possible) certain fans would scream about character and integrity.
Rhule - sure he built teams but never stays at one place long term and a ho hum record against good competition.
Liepold - sure nice what he has done at Kansas but we need to see more body of work at the P5 level and will his OC join him.
MJ - well just read these boards. A section of fans have already written him off amidst a 2 game winning streak, granted against bad competition.
Somebody is going to be pissed whomever is hired.
Meyer (if ever even remotely possible) certain fans would scream about character and integrity.
Rhule - sure he built teams but never stays at one place long term and a ho hum record against good competition.
Liepold - sure nice what he has done at Kansas but we need to see more body of work at the P5 level and will his OC join him.
MJ - well just read these boards. A section of fans have already written him off amidst a 2 game winning streak, granted against bad competition.
Somebody is going to be pissed whomever is hired.
Reminds me of the guy who dies a virgin because he is holding out for a supermodel.
Wait a minute?
You are saying an AD who gets paid a lot should be able to do his job and be more competent at picking a head coach than a bunch of keyboard warriors.
Yes, that would be correct. (This isn't a dig at you, this is the correct thought).