The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
That would be a good question to ask him. Not sure he would just throw out everybody's names all willy-nilly, though.
Ralph Brown says Pelini needs to build better bridge with ex players
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Saunders
Heisman Trophy Winner
Tommie's there like every other week during the season (he does the Friday things), so not sure how he doesn't feel welcome. Damon talks to Bo like weekly. Ralph I'll give you, and Jason complained about everything not being like the 90's, even Tom Osborne.
ShawnWatson
Banned
Forced Frank to take the job? You clearly don't know anything about this if you say that. TO was supposed to give up the reigns in 96 but asked Frank for one more year because that's what he promised him.
Count 'Bility
Banned
Because Tommie tweeted some mean things last year. Then Bo said some mean things about him in a presser. And so everyone assumes they hate each other. And I could care less what Tommie thinks anyway. Great football player. And..................that's about it.
Like I said, we do not need a single one of them around. We have a coaching staff to teach the kids, and my guess that this staff, is in far better tune with today's athletes than Tommie ever was.
He could not coach a team, why should this staff listen to him now.
He represents the past, quit living in the past. It takes other things to be successful now days. I remember a soft porn movie, and one of the lines was I don't F fossils for free. These kids consider Suh nearing fossil age, most likely consider Tommie a grandfather image.
Some on here claim to deal with the younger generation on a daily basis. If you do, you know that they do not think the same, have very little respect for authority, and normally do as they please. The schools have no control over them, the parents can not correct them. You swat your kid on the but in WalMart, you are met by the cops at the door as you leave. Things are different.
He could not coach a team, why should this staff listen to him now.
He represents the past, quit living in the past. It takes other things to be successful now days. I remember a soft porn movie, and one of the lines was I don't F fossils for free. These kids consider Suh nearing fossil age, most likely consider Tommie a grandfather image.
Some on here claim to deal with the younger generation on a daily basis. If you do, you know that they do not think the same, have very little respect for authority, and normally do as they please. The schools have no control over them, the parents can not correct them. You swat your kid on the but in WalMart, you are met by the cops at the door as you leave. Things are different.
NUpolo8
Banned
Ehhhhhhhh,
Not sure I'm going to go that far. These kids obviously have a respect or at least an appreciation for what Nebraska once was, because a great deal of them walk around like those trophies are theirs by association.
It's not a bad thing to embrace our history. USC, ND, Bama, FSU, essentially all of the blue bloods embrace theirs. I'm not asking Wistrom or Peter to dump their spit cup onto all of the freshman anymore (ZOMG NUPOLO8 IS SPECULATING UNFOUNDEDLY AGAIN!!!!!) but any help these kids get in showing them what it actually takes should be welcome because clearly just the influence of the coaching staff the past 15 years isn't helping.
I know what you are saying Polo, but just help. Talking old players here. If you can't do it positively, the help is not needed. I agree the coaching staff's have not done their jobs either, but it is their job. Past players love the program I am sure.
I deal with young kids, some are great no question. I spent a lot of time dealing with the exact same age group, and it took the Marine Corps a lot of money to develop the esprit de corps. Some were destined to be a Marine, others possibly forced into and others that grew into what we needed and wanted. But most left the Marine Corps due to their disrespect for what they considered lifers. The old players that tried to put, when "I was a young Marine" crap down their throats. Steps, requirements, guidance that they felt was not fair or correct. My guess is that the two are very similar.
Bo has actually used the Marine Corps/Navy way to teach his ideas, many universities do with SEAL/RECON training.
I spent a lot of time, growing through the age, being the one step beyond and then the change from being a part of, to those in charge. I think the Marine Corps/military path, truly is what Bo is teaching. He reminds me of a lot of Marines I worked with. Some good points, some not so good.
His job is tough, these kids are entitled, we as fans have made them that way, their parents and coaches before that.
I totally agree that past players should be able to play a part, should be welcome. I think they are, but as some on here feel, Bo is not warm and cuddly, that may be the reason some do not feel welcome. Bo to the outside does not instill warmth, friendliness. But Bo is Bo, not a bad guy, doing the best he can I think. Is it good enough, right this minute no. Will it get there this year, you and I and everyone on this board sure hope so I am sure of that. Time will tell, the clock is running. But the past players time has ran out, if these kids want those like rewards, they will have to figure out how to do it. Telling them how most likely won't do it.
I deal with young kids, some are great no question. I spent a lot of time dealing with the exact same age group, and it took the Marine Corps a lot of money to develop the esprit de corps. Some were destined to be a Marine, others possibly forced into and others that grew into what we needed and wanted. But most left the Marine Corps due to their disrespect for what they considered lifers. The old players that tried to put, when "I was a young Marine" crap down their throats. Steps, requirements, guidance that they felt was not fair or correct. My guess is that the two are very similar.
Bo has actually used the Marine Corps/Navy way to teach his ideas, many universities do with SEAL/RECON training.
I spent a lot of time, growing through the age, being the one step beyond and then the change from being a part of, to those in charge. I think the Marine Corps/military path, truly is what Bo is teaching. He reminds me of a lot of Marines I worked with. Some good points, some not so good.
His job is tough, these kids are entitled, we as fans have made them that way, their parents and coaches before that.
I totally agree that past players should be able to play a part, should be welcome. I think they are, but as some on here feel, Bo is not warm and cuddly, that may be the reason some do not feel welcome. Bo to the outside does not instill warmth, friendliness. But Bo is Bo, not a bad guy, doing the best he can I think. Is it good enough, right this minute no. Will it get there this year, you and I and everyone on this board sure hope so I am sure of that. Time will tell, the clock is running. But the past players time has ran out, if these kids want those like rewards, they will have to figure out how to do it. Telling them how most likely won't do it.
True2tRA
Banned
Was Ralph at practice yesterday?
Ralph D. Brown II @RalphDBrown now
This Huskers defense not only has talent, they have some nasty guys too. That's what I'm liking.
Ralph D. Brown II @RalphDBrown now
This Huskers defense not only has talent, they have some nasty guys too. That's what I'm liking.
VectorVictor
Heisman Trophy Winner
Yes, but no one welcomed him when he came in the stadium. Obviously we need to hire a specialist to sort this out:
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Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
I thought Callahan's 2005 and 2006 seasons felt a lot like a couple of Bo Pelini seasons. Callahan's smackdown of Colorado in Boulder and win against a ranked Michigan in 2005 bowl game felt pretty good. The three point bowl loss the next year was to #10 Auburn, closer than our 2011 and 2012 losses to South Carolina and Georgia that we were asked to take as moral victories for a rebuilding program. 2007 was horrifying and Callahan deserved to go for a number of reasons, but the number one reason was the continued defensive meltdowns, the likes of which we'd never seen and would never see again. Until the last two seasons under Pelini, hired as a defensive expert and now working with his hand selected recruiting class.
9 and 10 wins ain't nothing, and Pelini deserves credit for consistency, but he still has to do something more than Not Be Bill Callahan. The comparisons might seem unfair, but they're not. Bo has had two more seasons than Bill Callahan to prove himself, but the cloud over Huskerland feels oddly familiar.
That's why this breakthrough 2014 season is going to be so exciting.
9 and 10 wins ain't nothing, and Pelini deserves credit for consistency, but he still has to do something more than Not Be Bill Callahan. The comparisons might seem unfair, but they're not. Bo has had two more seasons than Bill Callahan to prove himself, but the cloud over Huskerland feels oddly familiar.
That's why this breakthrough 2014 season is going to be so exciting.
I disagree that the number one reason Callahan was let go was continued defensive meltdowns.
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sd'sker
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