Touchdown Tommie

I agree with your statement about being beat down over the years and afraid of having too high of expectations...not to say we cannot have them, but maybe a little more cautiously optimistic? i predict that if young QBs look good during spring game, people will start to amp up the expectations for the season. Personally, I am trying to stay optimistic, but it has been a rough go since Pelini left...as far as wins go and getting to bowls.

Does the sudden departure and rumors of a broken political side to the university scare top candidates away? Money talks, but if there is smoke, there is fire the difficulty working with the regents, etc. This sucks...just one thing after another!

Really hoping the home opener is a night game...planning to be there. I've never been to a night game in Lincoln. Any idea when they might announce some of the game times? I know they do not always announce the start times due to TV and other factors and yes, it is VERY early, but thought I would throw it out there.

Just don't see it happening. I want it to happen for the program, but maybe after two decades of disappointment, I just need to continue to not get excited/happy for the Huskers. That way, when it goes south (and it inevitably will), I am not as disappointed. What a sick world we live in as Husker fans!

Combination. The Frost era was never too short on talent. It was the lack of development and discipline within the ranks that made it the challenge. There are some on here that have jumped all over the WR coach and continue to do so. Not sure what people expect when you are throwing out true freshman with a suspect QB room. Hopefully good things continue to happen and they can make strides. Getting bowl eligible will only add to the growth of these young guys...really hope that happens!

It definitely is nice to be at the end of October and have a competent team (players and staff) in the heat of the west race!

He is torching USC...would have been nice to keep him, but no way after MJ's issues.

I had no idea Rich Rodriguez was coaching there....

Is there a timeline for his announcement?

Bad timing, but would be even be interested in coming 'home'? He left for a reason...

Why would they? There is no one to push them out of their spots. Sad, but very, very true. I keep hoping something changes with them....maybe this is the year

He will be brought in by someone in the SEC or at Colorado.

The biggest issue that comes into play is the success rate of Lincoln Riley coached QBs. No one can dispute the guys he has had in his system and the success they have had in college and into the NFL. What brings him to Nebraska is his family connections and IF he wants to live in that 'shadow' of his dad and what he did for Nebraska during his career. He goes to USC and does well it is to be expected. He comes to Nebraska and the pressure to succeed is way higher in my opinion. If it doesn't go as planned the fan base will be relentless on him.... I really hope he ends up at Nebraska, but I just don't see him being able to not go to play for Riley or even Kirby. Hoping I am wrong and will very happy if does end up playing of the Huskers.

Any idea where the Huskers stand with him? He is getting a lot of attention and offers from the big dogs now.

Surprised his wife was not right next to him. What a psychopath!