Matt Rhule appreciation thread

BleedRed89

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I don't think he's an A tier coach by any means. But the program is at least in better shape than it was under Frost.

If he really has 30 to 40 million to spend on a roster this off season and doesn't win 9 games next year, the man should find a new profession.
 

BleedRed89

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Well, there goes Rhule’s fall guy. Probably the OL coach next if Temu Mahomes leaves.

They really should consider firing Rhule himself, oh wait, they can’t afford to now.
We absolutely could afford to. But it would be stupid af. Much like the extension.
 

Franisdaman

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Well, there goes Rhule’s fall guy. Probably the OL coach next if Temu Mahomes leaves.

They really should consider firing Rhule himself, oh wait, they can’t afford to now.

$71 MILLION to make Rhule go away?

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Hendy Hawk

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Are they still paying Pelini Frost and the guy from the west coast any money?

Edit: Mike Riley
 
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WeBeHerkin

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I don't think he's an A tier coach by any means. But the program is at least in better shape than it was under Frost.

If he really has 30 to 40 million to spend on a roster this off season and doesn't win 9 games next year, the man should find a new profession.
For Gawd sakes get a real DC and OL/TE coach.
 

BleedRed89

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For Gawd sakes get a real DC and OL/TE coach.
Fans have been calling for Raiola's firing pre-Rhule. The reason he was allowed to stick around are obvious.

Butler is already gone. Though I'm not sure why. 23rd ranked defense. 78th ranked offense. Not sure I'd start with the DC but that's just me...
 

WeBeHerkin

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Fans have been calling for Raiola's firing pre-Rhule. The reason he was allowed to stick around are obvious.

Butler is already gone. Though I'm not sure why. 23rd ranked defense. 78th ranked offense. Not sure I'd start with the DC but that's just me...
I dunno man. Minnesota and Iowa imposed their will on that defense. Got pushed around in both of those games.
 

BleedRed89

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I dunno man. Minnesota and Iowa imposed their will on that defense. Got pushed around in both of those games.
He schemed the entire season without anything resembling a nose guard. Pretty embarrassing how poor our talent was on the defensive interior.

So while I dont think his defense looked good, I wouldn't have started with him....
 

WeBeHerkin

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He schemed the entire season without anything resembling a nose guard. Pretty embarrassing how poor our talent was on the defensive interior.

So while I dont think his defense looked good, I wouldn't have started with him....
Say you go 7-5 next season. Is that good enough for Rhule to survive?
 
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Franisdaman

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Braska probably gonna get wrecked in their bowl game. Make it a Mizzou v Braska old time game.

After a 5-1 start to their season, a 7-6 finish would be delightful. ;)

It really does make you wonder how serious Penn State was in Rhule when Little Debbie was sitting at 5-1. And if they were very interested, they must be quietly breathing a sigh of relief now.
 

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Rumblings that Nebraska is going to target Seth Wallace for its next DC.
 

WeBeHerkin

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Rumblings that Nebraska is going to target Seth Wallace for its next DC.
But then you also have to wonder how solid Rhule's job really is there. They go 7-5 there next year which may be the best they can do, will they do the buy out and toss him?
 

Palmerhawk

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But then you also have to wonder how solid Rhule's job really is there. They go 7-5 there next year which may be the best they can do, will they do the buy out and toss him?
Price of poker is going up. LSU gave their new o- coordinator 3 yr 6 million. If nebby offers Wallace something close...hard to say no.

The arms race is insane.