Regular Season is Over - Vote on Pelini's Fate
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beanman
Banned
Jeez I didn't realize that if we fired a coach we automatically get another Billy C. Thanks for clearing that up.
presidentjlh
All-Conference
The thing about having more wins than Osborne in that time span is that he also has way more losses in that time span.
I think, to a degree, the 9 wins a season is still not a bad stat by any means. It is difficult to do.
But, the question is the losses. If we had 1 less loss, and were more competitive in the Wisconsin game, I'm way more favorable to Bo staying. Hell, even if we had eeked out a win at Michigan St., but dropped two close ones to Wisconsin and Minnesota, I think Bo would deserve the benefit of the doubt.
What I think should happen is that Bo should go. Yes, 9 wins, but there have been very few truly memorable wins over good teams in the Bo Pelini era. I can think of Oklahoma State and Missouri in 2010. That's about it. This is about as close as it gets for a coach, but, it's the lack of progress for me. If there was even 1 season with a conference title, just 1, I would say keep Bo. It's not the lack of regression, but the lack of progression that bothers me. I don't mind regression so much if it is followed by strong seasons. 8-5, and then 13-1 or something like that is more palatable than 9-4, 9-4, 10-4, 9-4.
I think, to a degree, the 9 wins a season is still not a bad stat by any means. It is difficult to do.
But, the question is the losses. If we had 1 less loss, and were more competitive in the Wisconsin game, I'm way more favorable to Bo staying. Hell, even if we had eeked out a win at Michigan St., but dropped two close ones to Wisconsin and Minnesota, I think Bo would deserve the benefit of the doubt.
What I think should happen is that Bo should go. Yes, 9 wins, but there have been very few truly memorable wins over good teams in the Bo Pelini era. I can think of Oklahoma State and Missouri in 2010. That's about it. This is about as close as it gets for a coach, but, it's the lack of progress for me. If there was even 1 season with a conference title, just 1, I would say keep Bo. It's not the lack of regression, but the lack of progression that bothers me. I don't mind regression so much if it is followed by strong seasons. 8-5, and then 13-1 or something like that is more palatable than 9-4, 9-4, 10-4, 9-4.
Branno
All-Conference
If we fire a winning coach, the likelihood of a good coach wanting to come here are close to 0. It's why we ended up with Callahan.
If you guys are so sure that Pelini's ceiling is 9-10 wins why not wait for the enevitable losing season you claim we are going to have and then fire him.
presidentjlh
All-Conference
At a minimum, if he's not fired, he needs to be forced to completely revamp his coaching staff. Let's bring in real experienced guys. We can keep a few guys on the current staff (Brown, maybe Kaz) but other than that let's get established names.
I don't want Bo Pelini and his staff back next year, but that decision is not up to me. After today's OT win against a team we should be giving curbies to year after year we still have a 9 win season. Even if we lose the bowl game our 9 game season is ensured and Bo will be here again next year.
There are no words to describe my disappointment that we have to endure another year of No Pelini. (No, I'm not going to make changes to our schemes, No I'm not going to make coaching changes to save my job. No Pelini.)
There are no words to describe my disappointment that we have to endure another year of No Pelini. (No, I'm not going to make changes to our schemes, No I'm not going to make coaching changes to save my job. No Pelini.)
Bigred_inSD
All-Conference
Danny Bateman
Heisman Trophy Winner
Danny Bateman
Heisman Trophy Winner
People who say change up the staff and bring the man back just don't get it.
The problems are systemic. That means they start from the top down. He ain't changing jack about his system, even if he shuffles more yes men around.
That means another year in effing football purgatory.
The problems are systemic. That means they start from the top down. He ain't changing jack about his system, even if he shuffles more yes men around.
That means another year in effing football purgatory.
HuskerNBigD
Starter
Nah, you just explain to through the hiring process that it wasn't about the record - more so about the annual 2 blow out losses and 1-2 games we shouldn't lose a year. I don't think many coaches would argue with that, seems pretty understandable. If you play good, competitive football and we see continual improvement over the years - your job is safe. I know this has been the circular argument on HB for the last three weeks. Lines have been drawn in the sand and there isn't anything anyone can say to change the opposing views.
Hedley Lamarr
All-American
You sit your coach down and say here is the deal we canned Bo because he couldn't deliver a conference champ or top 10 finish in 7 years. Can you do better? Great sign here
74Hunter
Banned
74Hunter
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