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Any way you slice it, it's hard to get past this point.Why do you guys consistently try to misrepresent the talent that Bo had on the team and act like we won't notice? He had NFL caliber running backs EVERY YEAR he was here. He had Suh and some of the nastiest DBs early on and one of the best LBs in the NFL. He won 9 games last year and had three most talented players on the team drafted. Three cornerstone players the offense and defense were absolutely built around. But by all means, continue to act like Bo coached with no talent. Can't give Bo credit for winning 9-10 games every year, but we can sure blame him for only a 5 win team that he didn't even coach. Can't make this stuff up. Some of you actually think this way. Harry Harry Harry - Everybody here gives Bo credit for his 9-10 win's it's the other stuff that he get's credit for also

Any way you slice it, it's hard to get past this point.Let's not ignore Bo and Co's ineptitude recruiting that put us in this situation partially as well. Riley owns 5-7. Period Sker You love to talk about 5-7. If this was an ongoing them for him to have records like that at NU then fine. Why don't you take Bo's 4 losses each year and add up the total points lost by and compare that to Riley for year one - I haven't done the math but not sure that the two coaches would be that are apart. If Riley goes 15-21 in the first 3 years than your argument may stick. Period

Damn Milt Tenopir and George Darlington for not having ambition to be a coordinator and content at being a position coach for 30 years. So true - should have fired them after year one.

What level do you coach at.... Probably the same as you. Seeing as this is a message board, 95 percent of the posters are not involved in coaching and are just fans who want to see this team do well. If I was bashing a coach who had success this year or in general, I could see your comment having some merit. But since you are probably some division one coach, lets hear your actual insight. And next time use a question mark, those periods make you look like a junior high girl texting her bff. Nope just a fan. You are bashing a coach that had success. Typically when you see a good run defense you think line and when you see a good pass defense you think DB's - now we know it takes both, however I would say that our run defense was pretty good this year compared to the guy that new how to defend against the run last year. It's not perfect however headed in the correct direction.

This. It's pretty genius actually. Get fans to debate the unknown rather than discuss the flop that just happened. Almost as genius as when he was first hired and got people on board when he raved about our oline depth and the 10 guys they can play without losing a step, how he's excited to incorporate a running qb into his offense, and how he will adapt his system to the strengths of the team. All of which we now know to be a lie. He's old but very clever. This is the funniest post ever!!! Not really....Not sure that Riley would waste his time thinking about some of the dumb things that certain FANS debate.

What level do you coach at....

Not sure we would have liked the results.....

I'm sure they are actually glad they get to play in the NEW D

Ah NO - that's not what was said. Not sure about past years, however this year you are full of interesting replies. If the Huskers aren't for you there are other teams.....

That's from the last time in Omaha except you have the scores turned around IIRC, both Nebraska and Creighton made the NCAA tournament that year, so even if that happens I think both of us would be okay with it should the same end result hold. I think both teams are a year away. If Nebraska is going to get a win this would have to be the year. Because next year Creighton is going to be taking a big step forward with two studs they have redshirting this year and not really losing anyone from this year's team. Funny you say that. I see NU winning 3 of the next 4 with the guys that we have just added...... Still feel that way?? That's funny you ask that - get back to me the morning after their next meeting and I can give you a solid answer - but to answer your question I still think i'm 50/50 good on my statement.

That's from the last time in Omaha except you have the scores turned around IIRC, both Nebraska and Creighton made the NCAA tournament that year, so even if that happens I think both of us would be okay with it should the same end result hold. I think both teams are a year away. If Nebraska is going to get a win this would have to be the year. Because next year Creighton is going to be taking a big step forward with two studs they have redshirting this year and not really losing anyone from this year's team. Funny you say that. I see NU winning 3 of the next 4 with the guys that we have just added......

Somebody on here mentioned about 3 weeks ago that NU was considered in Vegas to be a 7-2 team - with our 2-1 record since then that would make us similar to a 9-3 team. I know we are (5-7) however Vegas is usually spot on by the last part of the season and I would expect the game and line to be close.

Actually the team that finishes second does NOT get a ribbon

You also. Tell me a team that has a better win/loss record or the same record with a better APR that is NOT getting a chance......

Let's ALL say a big "Thank You" to Hunter

Sorry you feel that way. Guy has been injured and will show more than he has if he can become healthy. He should be our starter next year and even if he doesn't his added depth will be welcomed.

I've had this same thought for awhile. Just a few random quotes and the sheer numbers that we seem to be after on the line and LB make me think it could be the vision - Banker may have a desire to try something new, however wasn't happening in year one with our LB depth...Also the extra LB would help the secondary.

But the glaring difference is Bo Pelini was the driving force of "Us Against The World" his 2 leaked audio tapes give testimony to that. You don't think that that kind of mentality has a psychological impact on a young adult playing football at a major program like Nebraska? I dislike how Benning has to chime in with his whole, "We did this in the 90's..." They didn't have to deal with social media back then or BBS a lot of things didn't exist back then so it's unfair to compare today to the glory days. I really believe Bo psychologically screwed with his players' emotions/heads and its a virus that has to be absolved. Someone call Jack Stark The only fans who felt insulted by the first leaked tape were the ones to whom the shoe fit. The second tape had nothing to do with fans. WRONG

This post is spot on - especially "he's popular with the team" coaching staff couldn't take a chance in the beginning of losing the players by benching one of the teams favorite guys

Running I guess we have one more RB next year then!!!!

This trend will continue for the next couple years!!!

So change Tommy's position? He's not a good qb. He doesn't even read option well. His best runs are on outside qb runs where the fb and hb lead block. THIS^ - Just have to sell the team on the fact that Tommy is a leader just not from the QB spot.....

Ya well TA doesn't have to win it either he just chooses too. The offense is geared to help him out but when he's making throws he's not supposed to. Then that's on him. Not the coaches. Would you say asking Tommy Armstrong to throw 40+ times a game is gearing an offense to help him out? If you think the play makers on our offenses are in the receiving group - then YES

Why does play calling always have to be based on the QB around here. I thought offenses used 11 players. If you have a decent running back / decent line / play makers at the receiving spots - you think it might be a good idea to get your QB to learn to find them......

MO H I would like to hear how you think we will squeak out those two W's - I hope your job doesn't involve predicting the future....