Bo Pelini helps reunite soldier and wife
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STL Husker
Special Teams Player
I am completely pro-Bo, but something about this felt forced and awkward to me. Maybe even a little exploitative. I wanted to feel good about this, but I just couldn't get into it. I am glad that it didn't come off this way to anyone else. I must be a messed up person inside.
Redux
Assistant Coach
These are big reasons why I want Bo to succeed here. Not the nine win seasons or promises of grand things to come. I see so much potential from him on AND off the field. If it took some time(6yrs) to get things olling Im ok with that because hes churning out pretty good seasons coupled with awesome things like this, or Jack Hoffman, or other charities (including one a relative of mine is a part of). Will 9 or 10 wins cut it forever? No, but if thats what we have to "endure" to get back to being special again on a national level so be it. Keep up the good work coach.
NUpolo8
Banned
More of just a statement of fact. Is it a good thing that Bo was nice to a family and a veteran? Absolutely.
Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
Uhm.....glad you said this first. I felt the same way. Didn't want to be a turd in the punch bowl.
I think was seemed forced was Bo and NU was in on the gig. Trying hard to surprise a wife who may or may not have wanted a tour of the facilities. Good on Bo and NU to agree to do this. No more forced than when sports stars have met kids, fans etc.....Good stuff.
HuskerNationNick
All-Conference
I would say it has more to do with Bo being a bad actor than it does with it being "forced". PR stunt or not, I'm sure Bo would opt out if he really didn't want to do it.
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Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
I'm sure Bo was approached about it, said "sure, let's do it" sincerely and for all the right reasons. Bo performed just fine.
But Bo didn't help reunite the soldier and wife. Soldier knew where his wife lived. But he hooked up with Bo first instead, in a stunt arranged by the athletic department. I don't get the feeling anyone knew each other beforehand.
Wife, who suspected the whole thing, appears genuinely uncomfortable about being put in the sitution, with cameras and PR people hovering. She totally flatlines.
I've seen videos of soldiers being reunited with their families. They usually make me burst into tears.
This one didn't.
But Bo didn't help reunite the soldier and wife. Soldier knew where his wife lived. But he hooked up with Bo first instead, in a stunt arranged by the athletic department. I don't get the feeling anyone knew each other beforehand.
Wife, who suspected the whole thing, appears genuinely uncomfortable about being put in the sitution, with cameras and PR people hovering. She totally flatlines.
I've seen videos of soldiers being reunited with their families. They usually make me burst into tears.
This one didn't.
Count 'Bility
Banned
I dont know Guy. I just rewatched it. I tried to have a biased view towards it to try to see your point and I guess I just dont. Your entitled to your opinion and I'm not gonna argue it. I just dont share it.
The only thing I really wonder is, was Bo drinkin? He looks to be stumblin a little. haha.
The only thing I really wonder is, was Bo drinkin? He looks to be stumblin a little. haha.
Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
You don't think Bo performed just fine?
walksalone
Heisman Trophy Winner
And then some...I don't care what anyone says, Bo's a good man, great job coach, and thanks for your service Sergeant Salomons!
Go Army
Count 'Bility
Banned
I'm talkin about the uncomfortable part. Im saying I guess I just dont see it, you know. So it is what it is.