NEHUSKERS311
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Ok this is just an e-mail I recieved a little bit ago and its nothing to get all your panites in a bunch over its just talk, the only reason I am posting this is to hear what you guys think, so AGAIN DONT TAKE IT TO HEART!!! Some of this is pretty funny stuff!!!
Okay let's talk... This is what I am hearing: Comes from a very credible source.
Once again I can't name names but it does come from the late night janitorial staff within
the athletic department. It seems that this unnamed person put the jigsaw puzzle together
from shredded documents and came up with the master plan that has been discussed in the AD's
office.
Bo Pelini as the next HC - becoming the world's worst kept secret
very quickly. Simi Kuli committed apparently to Tom Osborne with the
very feeling that Bo will be the guy. This is coming from a few
places now that are generally correct. Not the Kuli connection but Bo
being appointed as HC.
In fact there are rumblings from former NU asst.'s who have
apparently been contacted on behalf of Pelini about joining a potential staff.
And not just football coaches - there will be a change in Strength &
Conditioning: Dave Kennedy is going to be let go. I know, you know
that I like that idea a lot. But what I like even better? The name
being floated as returning to UNL in that capacity is Bryan Bailey.
If NU gets this, it will in itself put us way ahead of the learning curve.
You already know that I am a big fan of Bailey - as are many in the
S&C community; collegiate, pro and other sport specific.
Okay let's talk defense: DC? Bo really, really wants Phil Bennett,
and feelers have been put out. Okay, he flopped at SMU but assembled
an almost impeccable resume as a DC/defensive asst. He was the
architect of that KSU defense; others have ridden his coattails to greater gigs.
There's also the relationships that he has built in the Dallas/Ft.
Worth area (and north TX) that he can utilize in getting some of
those top-tier kids to come to Lincoln & consider NU.
DL? Buddy Wyatt has a chance to stick around although a couple of
names have come up - Carl Pelini (will find a spot on the staff) and
Jimmy Williams. I almost don't know what I actually prefer here. I'm
luke-warm on Wyatt, as you well know. So I'm indifferent as neither
is really my #1 choice for this position.
LB's? Just mark Carl Pelini down for this slot in ink. Bill Busch has
an outside shot, but the more I hear the more likely it is that he is
let go. His recruiting is stellar, but the new staff will be more
centered around actually producing on the field and the development
of players - weak spots when you pour over Busch's resume in Lincoln
the last 4 years.
DB's? Marvin Sanders will be making a return engagement in Lincoln.
The guy would crawl back on all 4's to get a gig in Lincoln. He'll
swallow the pride and not require a co-DC title.
Well how about that offense? Early word is that TO actually favors
Shawn Watson, though the CU version not the Bill Callahan version. So
he'll get play here, though there are some real grumblings about Tom
Rathman - yes, I know that I have not been one to believe the Rathman
talk in the past, but it seems very real. Especially if you hear from
some guy named Lane (ahem).
OL? I know there have been Barney Cotton rumblings, and you know I
wouldn't quite mind that. Though the name I keep hearing over and
over is Kevin Lightner, OL coach at Ohio under Frankie. Not sure how
he fits with Watson, but would mesh well with Rathman from all early
indicators. A real up and comer in the coaching ranks.
RB's? I hear Tim Albin - which I would be absolutely giddy about if
it happened, for some obvious and other not-so-obvious reasons. I
really believe that Albin is an up-and-comer with a very, very high ceiling.
Would be a terrific get for NU.
TE's? I think Joe Rudolph gets a serious look to return. There's the
OSU connection as well as the Ohio prep recruiting that he has opened
up. That and those TE's, albeit with limited talent, have played very
well and developed under Joe's eye.
WR? Gilmore is as good as gone. Ron Brown is the name I have heard
bartered about. Would be incredible as RC and in the living room of
so many young folks - as if I have had to tell you that. I'm shaky on
this one, but if true I would love to have Brown back - in some shape
or form. He could really be an integral part of this program moving
forward.
And yes, TO has told HCBC that he will NOT be returning in 2008. The
players have already been informed according to a couple of parents;
and while those parents feel for what the kids are going through they
believe also that this staff should be shown the door as new
leadership is needed at this juncture.
A bit long winded I know, but some interesting tidbits that I thought
you'd enjoy. As with anything, these things change from time to time
- but these are the rumblings - very, very real rumblings - coming
out of North Stadium these days...
GO BIG RED!!!
Okay let's talk... This is what I am hearing: Comes from a very credible source.
Once again I can't name names but it does come from the late night janitorial staff within
the athletic department. It seems that this unnamed person put the jigsaw puzzle together
from shredded documents and came up with the master plan that has been discussed in the AD's
office.
Bo Pelini as the next HC - becoming the world's worst kept secret
very quickly. Simi Kuli committed apparently to Tom Osborne with the
very feeling that Bo will be the guy. This is coming from a few
places now that are generally correct. Not the Kuli connection but Bo
being appointed as HC.
In fact there are rumblings from former NU asst.'s who have
apparently been contacted on behalf of Pelini about joining a potential staff.
And not just football coaches - there will be a change in Strength &
Conditioning: Dave Kennedy is going to be let go. I know, you know
that I like that idea a lot. But what I like even better? The name
being floated as returning to UNL in that capacity is Bryan Bailey.
If NU gets this, it will in itself put us way ahead of the learning curve.
You already know that I am a big fan of Bailey - as are many in the
S&C community; collegiate, pro and other sport specific.
Okay let's talk defense: DC? Bo really, really wants Phil Bennett,
and feelers have been put out. Okay, he flopped at SMU but assembled
an almost impeccable resume as a DC/defensive asst. He was the
architect of that KSU defense; others have ridden his coattails to greater gigs.
There's also the relationships that he has built in the Dallas/Ft.
Worth area (and north TX) that he can utilize in getting some of
those top-tier kids to come to Lincoln & consider NU.
DL? Buddy Wyatt has a chance to stick around although a couple of
names have come up - Carl Pelini (will find a spot on the staff) and
Jimmy Williams. I almost don't know what I actually prefer here. I'm
luke-warm on Wyatt, as you well know. So I'm indifferent as neither
is really my #1 choice for this position.
LB's? Just mark Carl Pelini down for this slot in ink. Bill Busch has
an outside shot, but the more I hear the more likely it is that he is
let go. His recruiting is stellar, but the new staff will be more
centered around actually producing on the field and the development
of players - weak spots when you pour over Busch's resume in Lincoln
the last 4 years.
DB's? Marvin Sanders will be making a return engagement in Lincoln.
The guy would crawl back on all 4's to get a gig in Lincoln. He'll
swallow the pride and not require a co-DC title.
Well how about that offense? Early word is that TO actually favors
Shawn Watson, though the CU version not the Bill Callahan version. So
he'll get play here, though there are some real grumblings about Tom
Rathman - yes, I know that I have not been one to believe the Rathman
talk in the past, but it seems very real. Especially if you hear from
some guy named Lane (ahem).
OL? I know there have been Barney Cotton rumblings, and you know I
wouldn't quite mind that. Though the name I keep hearing over and
over is Kevin Lightner, OL coach at Ohio under Frankie. Not sure how
he fits with Watson, but would mesh well with Rathman from all early
indicators. A real up and comer in the coaching ranks.
RB's? I hear Tim Albin - which I would be absolutely giddy about if
it happened, for some obvious and other not-so-obvious reasons. I
really believe that Albin is an up-and-comer with a very, very high ceiling.
Would be a terrific get for NU.
TE's? I think Joe Rudolph gets a serious look to return. There's the
OSU connection as well as the Ohio prep recruiting that he has opened
up. That and those TE's, albeit with limited talent, have played very
well and developed under Joe's eye.
WR? Gilmore is as good as gone. Ron Brown is the name I have heard
bartered about. Would be incredible as RC and in the living room of
so many young folks - as if I have had to tell you that. I'm shaky on
this one, but if true I would love to have Brown back - in some shape
or form. He could really be an integral part of this program moving
forward.
And yes, TO has told HCBC that he will NOT be returning in 2008. The
players have already been informed according to a couple of parents;
and while those parents feel for what the kids are going through they
believe also that this staff should be shown the door as new
leadership is needed at this juncture.
A bit long winded I know, but some interesting tidbits that I thought
you'd enjoy. As with anything, these things change from time to time
- but these are the rumblings - very, very real rumblings - coming
out of North Stadium these days...
GO BIG RED!!!
