FelixOrion
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i'm shocked, that came out of no where.
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Frustrated_Grunt
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It was all a ruse! He is mortal.
Yea the picture I saw on twitter looked a little worse than that. Still looks closer to 60 than 40 in it.
Whatever its beside the point, I guess the hire is ok, mainly cause Pellini was just a douche.
Does Nebraska have alot of returning players next year?
Randolph Freelander
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Do they also get his brother Pat?
Really, Nebraska? We must have struck out on a lot of people.
I know nothing about this guy, but looking at his record doesn't make me too comfortable. We fire Pelini, who wins 9 a year, for a guy who has done that twice in the same time frame while having multiple losing seasons in between, and coming super close to another.
I mean I know it's Oregon State, but still...
I know nothing about this guy, but looking at his record doesn't make me too comfortable. We fire Pelini, who wins 9 a year, for a guy who has done that twice in the same time frame while having multiple losing seasons in between, and coming super close to another.
I mean I know it's Oregon State, but still...
Shit, they didn't try very hard.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
I am fine with the hire. Not the most obvious choice by a mile, but OSUw has literally never been good, so what he did there may be seen as an indicator of what he can do with relatively nothing.
I certainly Fucking hope so... What a strange hire after letting go of Pelini, though. At least this guy isn't an ass. Getting back to Osborne's temperament isn't going to automatically bring back the 90s though.
I certainly Fucking hope so... What a strange hire after letting go of Pelini, though. At least this guy isn't an ass. Getting back to Osborne's temperament isn't going to automatically bring back the 90s though.
Randolph Freelander
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FelixOrion
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Fake Bo Pelini @FauxPelini · 33 minutes ago
KNOCK KNOCK!
WHO'S THERE??
MIKE RILEY!
MIKE RILEY WHO??
YEAH THAT'S WHAT I SAID TOO
KNOCK KNOCK!
WHO'S THERE??
MIKE RILEY!
MIKE RILEY WHO??
YEAH THAT'S WHAT I SAID TOO
If they didn't hand deliver a box of little debbie oatmeal pies to the man, then they didn't try hard enough.
Randolph Freelander
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It's true, those guys weren't great QB's at all but the offense moved the ball well enough and was certainly good enough with where the defense was at the time.
Right, I figured Treon is probably the guy.
So Florida's recruiting, did they just decide not to recruit this year or are they just behind on getting commitments? Because they're #61 in the country with only 9 commits according to 247. None of those are QB's
Oh Nebraska, what a hire.
Visit him in Texas.
Cornballer
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That's a weird hire on both ends. I thought Riley was going to be a lifer at OSU.
Seriously, though at least Cal got a win this season.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Bronco makes like 600k a year. His loyalty is to the University, a few million won't away him, as I am sure he has had offers elsewhere.
Nebraska fans get to see Bronco Mendenhall up close next year, any way! Lol
We have a QB commit. SHERION Jones. Not sure if he sticks thk given the new offense.
Oh you're right, skimmed through the list looking for QB but they have him as a "DUAL" position on 247. Threw me off.
(THU) UCF @ East Carolina by 7
(FRI) Bowling Green vs N Illinois by 7
(FRI) Arizona vs Oregon by 17
Louisiana Tech vs Marshall by 10
Houston @ Cincinnati by 10
Iowa State @ TCU by 24
Oklahoma State @ Oklahoma by 14
Alabama vs Missouri by 14
Kansas State @ Baylor by 10
Florida State vs Georgia Tech by 4
Wisconsin vs Ohio State by 10
Fresno State @ Boise State by 10
Big spreads, because I'm expecting teams to turn it on towards the end of the game to try and earn some style points.
(FRI) Bowling Green vs N Illinois by 7
(FRI) Arizona vs Oregon by 17
Louisiana Tech vs Marshall by 10
Houston @ Cincinnati by 10
Iowa State @ TCU by 24
Oklahoma State @ Oklahoma by 14
Alabama vs Missouri by 14
Kansas State @ Baylor by 10
Florida State vs Georgia Tech by 4
Wisconsin vs Ohio State by 10
Fresno State @ Boise State by 10
Big spreads, because I'm expecting teams to turn it on towards the end of the game to try and earn some style points.
Vanillalite
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News Flash
Big name coaches know Nebraska isn't a top job anymore. Add in that they see a dude who won 9 games every year was fired, and it was a no brainer to stay away.
I'm supposedly a crazy person who knows nothing after arguing this in the last thread.
Big name coaches know Nebraska isn't a top job anymore. Add in that they see a dude who won 9 games every year was fired, and it was a no brainer to stay away.
I'm supposedly a crazy person who knows nothing after arguing this in the last thread.
Purple Cheeto
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Late to the party but Mike Riley to Nebraska? Interesting. I know there was talk of Oregon State trying to figure out how to move on from probably their most successful coach ever, but I didn't expect a bigger school to hire him away.
From Nebraska's perspective I don't get this. I know Riley was hot 15 years ago when the NFL and USC wanted him but since then he's gone 85-66 which is a .563 ish winning percentage. He's never finished first and he's only finished ranked 4 times in 11 years.
The upside I guess is he's never had much controversy (other than his long ago flirtation with the NFL and USC) and he doesn't ruffle feathers like Bo Pelini. He has produced some decent NFL talent, but never enough at once to be a serious contender in the Pac 10/12.
I wonder who Oregon State goes after? Probably an internal coordinator promotion.
Wikipedia hijinx.
From Nebraska's perspective I don't get this. I know Riley was hot 15 years ago when the NFL and USC wanted him but since then he's gone 85-66 which is a .563 ish winning percentage. He's never finished first and he's only finished ranked 4 times in 11 years.
The upside I guess is he's never had much controversy (other than his long ago flirtation with the NFL and USC) and he doesn't ruffle feathers like Bo Pelini. He has produced some decent NFL talent, but never enough at once to be a serious contender in the Pac 10/12.
I wonder who Oregon State goes after? Probably an internal coordinator promotion.
Wikipedia hijinx.
Randolph Freelander
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Nebraska certainly got a small name coach in Mike Riley. Alabama has an equally small name coach in Nick Saban.
Duke's David Cutcliffe has them both beat by 5 letters.
Duke's David Cutcliffe has them both beat by 5 letters.
send help, I've gotten stuck in Statistic Mode
Scoring Offense Minus Scoring Defense results, from 2008-2014, in Points Per Game Difference (or how 2013 Florida State loved scoring 80 points on Idaho Northeastern State)
Date Column is Descending Order in averaged Value, meaning "Best Team down to Worst Team"
Fucking B1G is a gigantic wad of shit
SEC
ACC
XII
B1G
PAC
Top 10 over the 8 years overall:
Scoring Offense Minus Scoring Defense results, from 2008-2014, in Points Per Game Difference (or how 2013 Florida State loved scoring 80 points on Idaho Northeastern State)
Date Column is Descending Order in averaged Value, meaning "Best Team down to Worst Team"
Fucking B1G is a gigantic wad of shit
SEC
ACC
XII
B1G
PAC
Top 10 over the 8 years overall:
- Alabama
- Oregon
- Boise State
- TCU
- Florida State
- Ohio State
- Oklahoma
- Wisconsin
- Oklahoma State
- LSU
Gundy feels like he'll never leave at the moment. A month ago, I thought there was a good chance he'd head to Florida.
This season has taken some of the shine off, plus he has been almost hostile to the local media (not that I blame him). His new hires have been questionable and have made some wonder whether Holgorsen was the secret to his greatest successes.
At the same time, Boone won't even give him a public vote of confidence.
Weird situation all around.
HalfBakedProphet
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this is why I really wanted Marques Tuiasosopo
Randolph Freelander
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Would have been an excellent hire.
Maybe OSU tries to keep Mark Banker? Unless Riley gives him a huge raise to go to Nebraska with him.
Frustrated_Grunt
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Boise State committed to sending the fans home happy.
Yeah things seem like they're starting to get sour over there, which is why I thought he'd jump ship.
HalfBakedProphet
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Gil Brandt
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Bret Bielema was offered #Nebraska job yesterday but decided to stay at #Arkansas.
Fuck me
@Gil_Brandt
Bret Bielema was offered #Nebraska job yesterday but decided to stay at #Arkansas.
Fuck me
No one will ever go 60-3 over a period of 5 years again. I don't care who's coaching or where they're at.
Offense will be losing it's biggest WR and RB but overall we've got a lot of returning talent especially on defense. Legitimately 4-5 NFL prospects on that defense.
No thanks on Gundy. I was honestly expecting Kyle Whittingham to be the hire.
Wut.
If true, it's time to start looking for a new AD. Burt's scheme would work great here but he doesn't have the character required for Nebraska and certainly isn't a better integrity hire than keeping Pelini would have been.
I don't think anyone at a better program (which there aren't many of) wants him right now.
I think he wants to be at OSU, but he hates working for Holder and Boone's attitude isn't helping.
Hopefully we get some fresh faces in the coaching staff next season and have a bounceback year (which is certainly possible with our schedule and returning talent). That's the best outcome for everyone.
NEOPARADIGM
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Because the "downward-trending 2nd tier B1G school" is one the greatest programs of all time?
That would be my reason if I were a coach.
Edit: Don't like the Riley hire but good luck Huskers.
Wouldn't be so sure. After this season, FSU will be 41-2 over the last three seasons. Could they go 19-1 the rest of the way? Would be a stretch but their recruiting classes portend very good things. Jimbo is the next Osborne. And if you want to discount their 12-2 2012 season, then they'll be 29-0 with three seasons left.
Dr.Horrible
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My reaction to the Mike Riley hiring is exactly the same as the Bo firing.
Initially - "WTF, that's stupid"
Upon some further research/understanding - "Okay, I get it."
Don't get me wrong, Eichorst is still taking a bit of a leap of faith here, but I'm increasingly okay with it.
Go Big Red.
Initially - "WTF, that's stupid"
Upon some further research/understanding - "Okay, I get it."
Don't get me wrong, Eichorst is still taking a bit of a leap of faith here, but I'm increasingly okay with it.
Go Big Red.
Randolph Freelander
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Does Riley even have a sandwich named after him? Bo Panini was big. Real big.
timetokill
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Riley's a good coach. He has shit for recruiting at Oregon State and they still stay respectable.
The key thing is: he gets his classes to overachieve. Also important: he knows how to make do with less.
With good recruiting at Nebraska they should be in good hands. It all comes down to whether the Nebraska name is worth shit to kids these days. If it isn't, Riley should at least keep the team from stinking up the joint.
The key thing is: he gets his classes to overachieve. Also important: he knows how to make do with less.
With good recruiting at Nebraska they should be in good hands. It all comes down to whether the Nebraska name is worth shit to kids these days. If it isn't, Riley should at least keep the team from stinking up the joint.
I was talking to my Michigan fan friend at lunch today, and we settled on Gary Patterson as the best candidate for Michigan.
I think he'd do great things there. Defensive-minded player's coach with a great record of success (even a Rose Bowl win!).
Michigan should just back a brinks truck up to Meyer's house. That would be their best hire for the sheer hilarity that would unfold.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Kind of my thoughts on this hire. I hope he makes the program a contender again, but we won't know for a couple of years, I guess. Here is hoping for no break-in period... my heart can't take any more really bad years by the Huskers.
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The best candidate in my mind is Miles. I don't see why he wouldn't leave as long as they don't make it public prior to him agreeing and they're willing to pay whatever it takes. He's a Michigan Man™ and he's done what he can in the SEC, might as well go to the B1G where he has a better chance of success if he can right the ship which seems possible given his past.
Either Miles or Patterson would be a success there.
Hard to imagine Patterson in maize and blue though. It blew my mind when I found out he's been at TCU (as DC then as HC) since 1998.
Oh shit, I just remembered Michigan has artificial turf. Probably a dealbreaker for Les.Cyan said:
NEOPARADIGM
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I like that name a lot. I wanted him in 2011 too. Really good case for him never leaving TCU, though. He's a legend there and Texas is down.
Alligatorjandro
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Why couldn't gators get urban meyer
It sure is..
Oh man, you're right. Artificial turf might be a deal breaker.
I doubt Michigan gets either of them, I just think that Miles is probably the most likely one and probably the most sure bet. I think Michigan ends up with a mid major guy, or promoting a coordinator from a major program.
BertramCooper
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NEOPARADIGM
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They just did that. Harbaugh or not, they're gonna make a big splash here. Hiring your third guy in eight years is not "find a diamond in the rough" time, it's "we'll make you the highest paid coach in the country" time. Everyone paying attention is aware of this, and why Harbaugh & Miles can be the top candidates in the first place - they're primed to pay top dollar for a big fish on this one.
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