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84HuskerLaw
All-Conference
huskerpower22
Five-Star Recruit
FrantzHardySwag
All-Conference
His team's YPC were top 30 his 2 years at TCU. Nebraska hasn't been in the top 30 the last 3 years. IDK if it will be better, but maybe let it play out?
Decked
Heisman Trophy Winner
Held was horrible so even if he is okay I think it would be an upgrade. Kinda lame hire for how long it took. I would rather have Brown than Applewhite. Doesn’t appear he wants to come back though. Probably my least favorite hire.
Two of his true freshman in 2020 both ran for over 7.0+ YPC
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RedSavage
All-Conference
huskerfan99
Five-Star Recruit
Never understood the love for Held.
He was a decent recruiter and a horrible coach. His rotation made zero sense and didn’t develop s#!t.
Applewhite has shown way more than Held in his coaching career.
He was a decent recruiter and a horrible coach. His rotation made zero sense and didn’t develop s#!t.
Applewhite has shown way more than Held in his coaching career.
HuskerNation1
All-American
I understand the hires of Joesph, Whipple, Raiola and Busch. I am trying to understand the hire of Applewhite. Can somebody help me understand how Frost landed on him? Does he have something unique he brings to the table?
huskerfan99
Five-Star Recruit
Touchdown Tommie
All-Conference
Maybe was not the first option? I know Knox's name came up as a strong candidate. With the guy he landed and what he did with his room seems to be better than Held. Held could recruit guys, but couldn't seem to get them game ready/develop.
huskerfan99
Five-Star Recruit
Applewhite’s resume looks decent to me.
Wyoming from 03-08:
Coached 2 of the 3 all-time leading rushers in school history.
UL-Monroe 10-14:
Coached 2 all conference RBs.
Colorado St. 15-19:
Was part of 2 of the top 5 all-time school scoring marks. Coached a second team all conference running back.
TCU 20-21:
Coached 2 freshmen running backs that averaged over 7 yards a carry.
He’s proven he can develop at every stop he’s been at. That’s something we desperately need.
Wyoming from 03-08:
Coached 2 of the 3 all-time leading rushers in school history.
UL-Monroe 10-14:
Coached 2 all conference RBs.
Colorado St. 15-19:
Was part of 2 of the top 5 all-time school scoring marks. Coached a second team all conference running back.
TCU 20-21:
Coached 2 freshmen running backs that averaged over 7 yards a carry.
He’s proven he can develop at every stop he’s been at. That’s something we desperately need.
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PasstheDamnBallGuy
Starter
Those 2 backs at TCU averaged over 7 yards a carry again this year and combined for over 1200 yards. 2 years in a row of that high of ypc in a p5 conference is really good.
RichardHangslow
Special Teams Player
Yeah I actually like the hire of Applewhite. If he can develop players that can be a real added bonus just as much as landing the 5 stars. Looks like most of his recruits are from Louisiana which I do not mind getting a pipeline into the bayou.
My concern for now the 22 year in a row is the offensive line. We need a oline like Wisconsin and Minnesota, I don't know how Rioala is going to be at recruiting and development but if we can get that improved Nebraska is going to be a big time football school again.
My concern for now the 22 year in a row is the offensive line. We need a oline like Wisconsin and Minnesota, I don't know how Rioala is going to be at recruiting and development but if we can get that improved Nebraska is going to be a big time football school again.
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