Eric the Red
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Trev, do you think that Nebraska is headed in the right direction? I really think we could use you back here leading our defense, what do you say, Coach Alberts? - Tom Cave, Omaha Neb.
It's fairly clear that I don't think I'll be coaching in Lincoln.
But I think this year will be interesting for Nebraska fans. You can't deny the steady progress Bill Callahan and his staff have made from no bowl game to the Alamo Bowl to the Cotton Bowl. You can certainly see the change in culture at the program where they're now recruiting a different type of kid and different types of athletes that they haven't had there in the past.
You can point out, if you're objective, that you'd like to see them win some games they're not necessarily supposed to win. Like the Cotton Bowl. They played so well. Not being able to win the Big 12 Championship tears up coach Callahan because they played so well.
Next year is so important because the schedule gets much more difficult. They lost the heart and soul of the offense. I think Nebraska fans will look back on Zac Taylor and realize how special he was because of his intelligence and toughness. And Callahan understands and appreciates what that kid stands for. He may not be able to throw the ball down the field, but I tell you, that kid got destroyed. Especially his first year. He got sacked, stood in there and never complained.
Now he's gone, Brandon Jackson is off to the NFL and Adam Carriker's gone. They also lose John Blake, the defensive line coach who was a good recruiter. Now Sam Keller comes in at QB from Arizona State and there's a transition there. Nebraska fans would like to see development in a Callahan quarterback recruit.
This is a convoluted way of saying they're headed in the right direction. Cornhuskers fans have expectations. There are an awful lot of positive things you can point out. Any glaring weakness they want fixed, I'm fairly certain those coaches are trying to get that done.
It's not unlike most places that have tradition and a history of success. It's like Alabama. That's why those kids go there. That's what separates 10 programs from everyone else in college football. There are 10 programs who demand championships and excellence in every way. That's what makes Nebraska, Michigan, USC, Notre Dame special, and if they ever lose that, then their program has really deteriorated.
It's fairly clear that I don't think I'll be coaching in Lincoln.
But I think this year will be interesting for Nebraska fans. You can't deny the steady progress Bill Callahan and his staff have made from no bowl game to the Alamo Bowl to the Cotton Bowl. You can certainly see the change in culture at the program where they're now recruiting a different type of kid and different types of athletes that they haven't had there in the past.
You can point out, if you're objective, that you'd like to see them win some games they're not necessarily supposed to win. Like the Cotton Bowl. They played so well. Not being able to win the Big 12 Championship tears up coach Callahan because they played so well.
Next year is so important because the schedule gets much more difficult. They lost the heart and soul of the offense. I think Nebraska fans will look back on Zac Taylor and realize how special he was because of his intelligence and toughness. And Callahan understands and appreciates what that kid stands for. He may not be able to throw the ball down the field, but I tell you, that kid got destroyed. Especially his first year. He got sacked, stood in there and never complained.
Now he's gone, Brandon Jackson is off to the NFL and Adam Carriker's gone. They also lose John Blake, the defensive line coach who was a good recruiter. Now Sam Keller comes in at QB from Arizona State and there's a transition there. Nebraska fans would like to see development in a Callahan quarterback recruit.
This is a convoluted way of saying they're headed in the right direction. Cornhuskers fans have expectations. There are an awful lot of positive things you can point out. Any glaring weakness they want fixed, I'm fairly certain those coaches are trying to get that done.
It's not unlike most places that have tradition and a history of success. It's like Alabama. That's why those kids go there. That's what separates 10 programs from everyone else in college football. There are 10 programs who demand championships and excellence in every way. That's what makes Nebraska, Michigan, USC, Notre Dame special, and if they ever lose that, then their program has really deteriorated.
