GamingGlen Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 What did he say? BTN cut off the PC (don't know why, already 40 minutes into the scheduled 1 hr show) Quote Link to comment
MichiganDad3 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I can't believe MR spoke. He must have wanted to speak. I am sure Moos would have let MR leave in peace. Quote Link to comment
RedLine Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I don't remember cussing out any other coach (including Callahan) through my tv as much as I did Riley. After that display of integrity and character, I'll never speak ill of him again. Truly, a class act! 1 Quote Link to comment
Big Mike Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Pretty unusual that a fired coach gets to speak with the media. Can you imagine Pelini getting that opportunity? But typical Riley and thanking everyone for the opportunity. The more I listen to Bill Moos I am starting to realize that it isn't the coaches we are hiring. Its the AD's. I hope that if his target is Scott Frost that Coach Frost gets the opportunity to sit down and discuss it. I have no doubt then if that is Moos's top target. Lets let Frost finish his current job and root for UCF. Quote Link to comment
drfish Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 He was classy as always. He said he was disappointed. He said he still believes that the program is set up to succeed in the future. He enjoyed his time here. He didn't complain. That had to be INCREDIBLY hard to stand up in front of everyone after you have been sacked. Imagine the crushing sense of disappointment he had to be feeling. Yet, he stood there and answered questions. He didn't cry, but I did and a am 100% behind the decision to let him go. It is rare to see such class. 4 Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The Riley’s are class people. Thanks to them for representing UNL in a good manner. 4 Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Mike Riley is part of what is right in this world, and I absolutely believe going in a different direction is important. He is a great person, and if he truly isn't finished I hope he finds something he loves to do to finish off his career. 1 Quote Link to comment
The Duke Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The world would seriously be a much better place if more people conducted themselves and treated others with the same amount of grace, dignity, and pure class as Mike Riley personifies in the way he lives his life. WHAT A GREAT MAN. To Coach Riley, The results on the football field were not what this proud fan base wanted, but the way you always conducted yourself will be forever remembered by this fan base. Thank you for reminding all of us what true class really looks like. You and your family will always be welcome in Nebraska. Sincerest best wishes in all your future endeavors! 5 Quote Link to comment
louisianared Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Feel bad for the guy,. Wish he could have succeeded. Quote Link to comment
Xmas32 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Riley's impact will be felt by the players in a positive manner for years to come. I'm glad he was there to guide the program through one of its darkest hours. 1 Quote Link to comment
skersfan Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I posted awhile back how I thought he would handle his departure. That we would all appreciate how he leaves. A fantastic person, and I don't think we have seen the last of his niceness. I am very glad to see this thread, as most people fail at something in their lives, he has, but he conducted him self with honor his entire time here. I am glad everyone has made the kind comments about him. Quote Link to comment
I.M. OLD Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 He would be a great person to take over a Teammate mentor program Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 56 minutes ago, drfish said: He was classy as always. He said he was disappointed. He said he still believes that the program is set up to succeed in the future. He enjoyed his time here. He didn't complain. That had to be INCREDIBLY hard to stand up in front of everyone after you have been sacked. Imagine the crushing sense of disappointment he had to be feeling. Yet, he stood there and answered questions. He didn't cry, but I did and a am 100% behind the decision to let him go. It is rare to see such class. I am pretty sure that he knew he was done here 4/5 games into the season. Mike was comfy being . 500 coach at Oregon, he fell right into that zone here too. It wasn’t just losing the games, it was the blowouts that got him fired. Being competative is the bare minimum at NU. Good lick to him. Quote Link to comment
WhatDoIKnow Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thank you for that 2015 MSU game. Was there with my daughter and will always be one of my fondest father/daughter memories. Just a fun game experience. 1 Quote Link to comment
Gage County Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Coach Riley did succeed at Nebraska. Not by the measure of wins and losses but how he mentored his players. In the grand scheme of life, building a football team is is trivial to compared to building young men of character. Coach Riley is a skilled builder. 1 Quote Link to comment
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