I think both would be great options for Nebraska. Might not get either with Wisconsin, Auburn (soon), ASU & others in the game.
Leipold or Rhule, pick one
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Of any available candidate or between he and MR? I’m a little worried about what LL bring to the table if he isn’t able to bring his OC with him.
That’s one of the things that worries me about Rhule. Only 47, left Baylor after just 3 years. Would he stick around long enough to complete the rebuild?
Leipold has a track record for sticking around a little longer at his coaching stops. He’s also approaching 60, so probably less likely to view Nebraska as a stepping stone. I do echo headcard’s concern about LL not bringing his offensive coordinator.
Leipold and it’s not close.
Rhule is a good coach, but his ceiling seems to Pelini-esque success.
don’t get me wrong, I’d take that over what we’ve gotten the last 8 years but I’d rather TA focused his energy on the type of guy that’s gonna steal the occasional win against teams like Ohio State & Michigan
What Leipold has done at Kansas is to me much more impressive than Rhule kinda getting Baylor back on track, despite them having more success under Briles and now Aranda.
Rhule is a good coach, but his ceiling seems to Pelini-esque success.
don’t get me wrong, I’d take that over what we’ve gotten the last 8 years but I’d rather TA focused his energy on the type of guy that’s gonna steal the occasional win against teams like Ohio State & Michigan
What Leipold has done at Kansas is to me much more impressive than Rhule kinda getting Baylor back on track, despite them having more success under Briles and now Aranda.
People keep talking ceiling, but I don't think ceiling is a huge concern to Trev. Mind you I'm not saying "not a concern", but none of the guys in the pool are really guaranteed national title level coaches. I think the general aim is get us back to winning/respectable (say 9 wins) and tweak from there.
This is true but look at his recruiting classes at Baylor. Not very highly ranked? Could have improved if he stayed longer but being in Texas you would have thought he would have finished higher than high 20s or 30s in recruiting? My thing is, I honestly just want a guy that can develop what he and the staff have to be successful in their system!
Checks records….doesn’t find a Pelini team in the Sugar Bowl.
Jokes aside, would be pretty happy about either hire, but give me Rhule. 11 years younger and will have a chip on both shoulders after getting ousted by the Panthers.
Baylor had HUGE PR problems left over from Briles. Rhule set them up for long term success.
1. Leipold - Record is better than Rhule, age possibly limits his effective career length if that's a concern. I'm not concerned.
2. Rhule Age - Young so lots of tread on the tires, bowl record sucks. Might get better over a longer period if he'd stop having itchy feet.
They both have a penchant for turning teams around.
2. Rhule Age - Young so lots of tread on the tires, bowl record sucks. Might get better over a longer period if he'd stop having itchy feet.
They both have a penchant for turning teams around.
LL. Imo, Ruhle would (more likely than not) bolt within five years. That could be even more damaging than SF was. If that is even possible....
Tough choice. I'd have to go with Ruhle because he's a bit more proven at higher levels. Plus he could pitch his NFL exposure to recruits and offer preparing them for pros. Turned around bigger program in Baylor against some wild odds.
I do like LL a lot though. I'm more in the camp of hoping Mickey can pull off the miracle of getting us to a bowl game and get the job overall.
I do like LL a lot though. I'm more in the camp of hoping Mickey can pull off the miracle of getting us to a bowl game and get the job overall.
Honestly Leipold needs to show me more wins yet, I do like the offense he runs but than again I and many others were high on the way SF offense he ran at UCF too..
I’d rather have Aranda than Rhule but I‘m fine with Mickey for now..
I’d rather have Aranda than Rhule but I‘m fine with Mickey for now..
I'll wait and see how Joseph does going forward, but if Joseph is not the one I would go with Leipold. Lance Leipold is a very good man without baggage and he knows how to tear down and build up a program.
I know a lot of Kansas fans are very worried that Leipold would leave KU and they should be concerned, Kansas does not have the resources of Nebraska. I will say maybe Rhule might be worth a gamble for the KU program if Leipold bolts for a bigger program.
I know a lot of Kansas fans are very worried that Leipold would leave KU and they should be concerned, Kansas does not have the resources of Nebraska. I will say maybe Rhule might be worth a gamble for the KU program if Leipold bolts for a bigger program.
Rhule would never go to KU. The positives to staying at KU are lower expectations and the chance to do something there that’s rarely been done there. Make no mistake, KU can find the money to keep Leipold
No doubt the same things we’re posting are bouncing around in Trev’s head. Mickey would largely be a popular hire and so easy AND inexpensive.
LL and Kansas have a pretty tough remaining road to hoe, I'm betting most of our fans obsession with him goes away amd this situation will take care of itself.
Just a question. Can you name a head coach who has voluntarily left Nebraska for another team?
If Ruhle were sucessful here, then why would he leave a place with more resources than anywhere else he could go to? New facilities and getting newer, loyal fan base. Also, Franklin will be at Penn State for 20 more years.
The question is whether it’s smart or not to mortgage the farm for a guy like Leipold. I’m okay with it as long as you don’t get crazy with the buyout.
Um nobody has wanted the guys who left here. We’ve promoted coaches to the height of their incompetence.
I’d say Trev should be smart, and if it’s Leipold then give him a contract suited to Neb like a 4 year, 22 mil deal or something like that. That way, LL could take it as he’s 60+ already and retire comfortably. If he works well you can always extend in the third year.
Not sure any other coach would take that except Leipold, given his connection to DONU.
Preferring LL of Rhule is definitely up for debate, but why do you think he would bolt in 5 years? Because he took a gig at Baylor from Temple? Or an NFL gig from Baylor? Find me a coach that wouldn’t do that. Improving your gig is what all coaches do that start at the bottom. Nebraska, although not Alabama anymore, is still a destination job. And furthermore, if Rhule shows the kind of success that warrants attention from other schools, I’m confident that we will match any offer to stay competitive in college football. Hell, we overpaid a guy like no other program would’ve…..and for longer than anyone else would have. And if by some chance we experience success and he leaves in 5 years, no way is that worse than what Frost did to this program in 5 years. Im honestly not sure it could be worse outside of a true scandal. And that’s hard to do.
I dunno but I suspect KU is going to give Lance a very attractive long term deal. People underestimate their ability to pay a football coach
Give me someone who wants to run first and play defense...something that has always worked at Nebraska.
During his tenure at Baylor, Rhule's teams never defeated a ranked team.
I find that a little concerning.
I find that a little concerning.