I don't know what Frank wanted at the time. But, TO made sure he kept all the old assistants claiming they were a great staff and they had always been loyal to Nebraska. Many were old and at the end of their careers. Some either didn't have the energy or just didn't like to get out and recruit hard anymore. They were used to top players just wanting to come play for Nebraska and TO. When Frank came in, he should have been able to hire who he wanted and bring in young energetic guys that could go out and recruit hard.
Fast forward to Frank's last year and he cleaned house, brought in young assistants and, it appeared anyway, that recruiting was picking up.