A casual fan and longtime lurker's view after seven years

[HuskerHipster]

I've silently stalked Huskerboard for over seven years now, lazily dropping in to get the pulse of the Husker nation, as it were. Perhaps the forum's not representative, maybe it tilts towards a dissatisfied, cynically-critical cohort of fans, but I believe it to be enthusiastic, insightful, and if nothing else, engaged. It's great for a relatively casual observer-fan to read the opinions and debates of people more knowledgeable than myself.

 

There's no question in my mind that Bo Pelini was a crucial and marked upgrade from Bill Callahan, a man who should never have set foot in Lincoln, let alone have been given free rein to demolish a storied program while demoralizing a loyal fan community along with it. Pelini pulled the program up from absolute disarray, and for that I grant him sincere credit, and thank him.

 

But Bo's successful EMT efforts to stabilize this patient-- to stop the bleeding --have not transitioned into true rehabilitation. A full recovery hasn't happened. Instead, it's one relapse scare after another, with furthering complications like his managing to rack up lots of low-quality wins along with soul-damaging defeats. He's not bad, he has just ascended to his level of incompetence, unable to go any further.

 

Today's game should solidify this reality in many minds. A game that should have been won. Up two scores at home, it's as if Bo Pelini projects his own insecurities and resignations onto opposing coaches and teams, expecting them to melt down as disastrously as his team often has, desperate and grappling. Judging from his expressions and body language alone, it seems almost foreign to him that Wisconsin and Minnesota, down two touchdowns, would actually knuckle down to implement a gameplan to create momentum, seize the lead, and secure victory when his own approach has been panicked, hasty desperation. If you believe the former is what a good coach (and leader) does, then Pelini is simply getting out-coached whenever an important game is on the line.

 

There's certainly no guarantee that Pelini's replacement won't be worse than him-- far from it--but from my perspective it's now certain that this truly is as good as Bo Pelini gets.

[chamrocck]

Welcome to the board. Pretty much agree with your first post. It is amazing that we were up 2 scores in these last 2 losses. Our coaches don't know how to adjust to what is happening in the game.

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

Welcome. And +1 post sir

[Street Novelist]

great first post

[The Duke]

+1!

 

Excellent breakdown, and very well written first post. Welcome to the board!

[Eric the Red]

Today's game should solidify this reality in many minds. A game that should have been won. Up two scores at home, it's as if Bo Pelini projects his own insecurities and resignations onto opposing coaches and teams, expecting them to melt down as disastrously as his team often has, desperate and grappling. Judging from his expressions and body language alone, it seems almost foreign to him that Wisconsin and Minnesota, down two touchdowns, would actually knuckle down to implement a gameplan to create momentum, seize the lead, and secure victory when his own approach has been panicked, hasty desperation. If you believe the former is what a good coach (and leader) does, then Pelini is simply getting out-coached whenever an important game is on the line

 

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WOW......well said in every way.

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

Spot on. Welcome to the board!

[San Diego Husker]

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

[Hedley Lamarr]

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

The entire country knows all about Pelini. Most outlets want to know why we haven't canned him?

[74Hunter]

 

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

The entire country knows all about Pelini. Most outlets want to know why we haven't canned him?

Proof?

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

Welcome. We were stuck with Billie C because Pederson was an idiot. I imagine if Bo is fired, Eichorst will not make the same mistake as Pederson. As much as I would like to see Pelini canned, I would probably give him a free hall pass if he fired his staff and hired a new OC, DC, QB coach, O-line coach, d-line coach, equipment manager, water boy, towel boy, salt-water aquarium guy, landscaper, and upgraded his phone with a new 2-year contract. And, as you alluded to, quit micromanaging. He has to trust his staff to do what he hired them for.

[Hedley Lamarr]

 

 

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

The entire country knows all about Pelini. Most outlets want to know why we haven't canned him?

Proof?

Google

[74Hunter]

 

 

 

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

The entire country knows all about Pelini. Most outlets want to know why we haven't canned him?

Proof?

Google

Ok, so none.

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

 

 

 

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

The entire country knows all about Pelini. Most outlets want to know why we haven't canned him?

Proof?

Google

 

They can't put anything on the internet if it's not true

[huskerfan92]

Still the obvious question; who fires a 8-3 (if fired today) coach? we did that once and got Billie C. there is no guarantee the new coach would be worse then 8-3 but there is no guarantee a new coach would be better then 8-3 either. Bo does need to replace he DC and allow that DC some autonomy as to staff and actually running the D. Bo's issue is that he is a micromanager instead of a "big picture" CEO as he should be. only stepping in when it is needed and required (like Sabin, and many other coaches). Secondly he needs a QB coach who knows what he is doing, Tommy threw that last pass in to double coverage (Minnesota game) when 15 yards away was Ameer with at least 10 yards green grass in front of him. Tommy didn't even look to his check down receiver and best player on the team... ugh!!

 

note: for those who want to fire Bo, wait till next year. I see 7 games that NU can easily/probably lose.. BYU, Miami, Michigan State, Southern Miss, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa fire him then..

 

if this note belongs in a different thread please accept my apology this is my first post on this board and the idea of firing a 8-3 coach gets my goat up..

 

Looking purely at the record of a coach is like judging a pitcher in baseball off his record. You have to look deeper into it. In 7 years Bo is 5-19 against ranked teams, 0 conference championships, 0 BCS bowl games, 10 losses of 17+ points. Not only that we've lost two years in a row to Minnesota and two straight senior days. Also why would I want to wait till next year for Bo to possibly lose 7 games? I'd rather watch my favorite team win, so let's prevent the inevitable mediocre season and take a risk by hiring someone else who can lift us to a higher level. The new guy might be worse, who knows, but we know with Bo that he can't take us any farther than he's taken us.