Could Riley Survive this season? (Poll)

[The Dude]

You guys, he lost to Northern Illinois.  They're already getting his walking papers in order.

[RunMickeyRun02]

I think this was done with the timetable in mind of giving the new AD at least time to fire the HC if neccessary. I'll be honest I have no idea what is going on, we don't know who the new AD will be, what their expectations are, what their definition of "Competitiveness" is. 

 

I will say this, firing Riley after only one year with a revamped staff smells a bit of Solich's fire, I would have liked to see the d get another year but I really don't even know what I want anymore, I'll always be a fan though 12-0 or 0-12. 

[4skers89]

15 minutes ago, The Dude said:

I wouldn't be surprised if he's fired after the next bad lost.

 

With Eichorst out it's obvious what comes next.

Who would fire him?  Interim AD? I think we let him finish season.

[RunMickeyRun02]

Just now, 4skers89 said:

Who would fire him?  Interim AD? I think we let him finish season.

Yeah, that's something I asked in another thread, just what powers this interim guy will have. 

[brophog]

2 minutes ago, The Dude said:

You guys, he lost to Northern Illinois.  They're already getting his walking papers in order.

 

Someone has at least strong opinions on his fate, because any AD is going to be very quick to ask if he's hiring a new football coach, and someone has to give that answer.

[Huskerfan55]

lol, this is funny, it would take an act of God for him to win the division if he does that I don't go against God!  He will not win 5 games though, I think that is very clear.  The will win Rutgers (maybe) and maybe IL, then is is down the crapper!  I am sorry He is gone!

[khaake]

24 minutes ago, unlfan said:

Time to rid the program of the cancer that is Mike Riley. No need to prolong it. I, for one, am very proud the administration has made clear today that they will not let a losing culture take hold here. Eichorst and Mike Riley temporarily brought it here, but it must be removed aggressively and swiftly.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but firing coaches does not guarantee success.

[ColoradoHusk]

Just now, khaake said:

Hate to be the bearer of some bad news, but firing coaches does not guarantee success.

True, but keeping around a bad coach guarantees failure.

[DrunkOffPunch]

11 minutes ago, seaofred92 said:

real bold statement here

Ha! I should probably get back to work....

[Kiyoat Husker]

23 minutes ago, Red_Payne said:

I don't want to hate on the poll; but...

 

[Red_Payne]

Just now, Kiyoat Husker said:

 

LOLz...

 

Riley gone.

[alwayshusking]

54 minutes ago, The Dude said:

I wouldn't be surprised if he's fired after the next bad loss.

 

With Eichorst out it's obvious what comes next.

 

I'd be surprised if they officially fired him during the season but the writing's on the wall as to his ultimate fate barring a miracle finish.

[krc1995]

2 hours ago, HuskerInLostWages said:

I'd have put "I like Riley and think he's a good person but I think he's in over his head"  I would have chosen that one.

and that is the nail on the head.  You really need a coach that can weather all of the pulls- boosters/fans/athletes/media/history/expectation    It's not for the faint of heart or for the novice 

[krc1995]

1 hour ago, dvdcrr said:

I think maybe we should give the keys to Diaco.  He's doing OK with that D.  Seems like a good guy.

maybe- but will he do pressers about practice? 

[Kiyoat Husker]

That was the fastest poll to 80 votes I have ever seen.

 

Where we stand:

 

About 84% still think he has a chance at not being fired, with the consensus being around 8-4 and/or and division championship saving his skin.

 

only about half of us will support Riley if he is retained, with 12% undecided and 38% already writing him off.

 

I would expect those numbers to change based on each week's results, likely.  Right now we are pretty low.