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Almost same pic. This is the Bo I'll miss.

Year after year, I read posts about how Nebraska doesn't matter because we aren't in the top ten or top twenty or whatever. National media wants to write Nebraska off as a has-been.

 

But after Riley was hired, and this whole Pelini thing took off, I was reminded why Nebraska matters.

 

We have the best fans in the country and perhaps the world. No fan base is more loyal and more invested than we are. Despite the fact that we live in one of the least populated states, Huskers continue to win national fan polls.

 

There are Husker bars all over the country and Husker fans who will come out to support the team in every major city.

 

The Big Red may not be on top in terms of what we put on the field, but off the field... we are in a league of our own, and that is why Nebraska will always be relevant in the big picture, and eventually, when Riley rights this ship, we will prove to ESPN and all the other haters out there, that a great college football team can maintain in Lincoln, Nebraska.

 

Here is to a new year and a new beginning for Husker fans.

 

GO BIG RED!!!

Great post. I totally agree. I hope we get put back on the map and win big games and National Championships. If Lee Corso is still around, I'l like to rub it in his face! He only and rarely says good things about the Huskers. (I had to throw that in!)

 

1) How long have you been a member of Husker Nation? 35 years and counting...

 

2) What/who led you to The Nation? My parents

 

3) Where are you from originally? Greeley, NE

 

4) Where do you live now? Lincoln, NE

 

5) Favorite Husker memory? Back to back National Championships 1994-1995 then in 1998

 

6) Worst Husker memory? Loss against Texas by 2 pts here in Lincoln standing in the stadium in freezing drizzle

 

7) Number of home games attended? About 15 or so...

 

8) Number of away games attended? None

 

9) Favorite Husker memorabilia/apparel? Brook Berringer Jersey

 

10) Favorite place to watch a Husker game? (section in Memorial, bar, friends house etc. South Stadium, Home, Sidetrack with a cold Bud

 

11) Favorite all time player? Eric Crouch

 

12) WCO or Option? I want to see more passing so I will say WCO

 

13) Stevie Pederson or Billy Byrne? Billy

 

14) Lil Red or Herbie Husker? Herbie

 

15) Favorite Husker play? When Berringer was able to get CU's linebackers to suck up on the fake, so he could connect with tight ends Mark Gilman and Eric Alford to win the 1994 Orange Bowl 24-7

 

16) Favorite game-day beverage? Budweiser

 

17) How did you find HuskerBoard? (referral source) A friend

 

She must be about 41 or started watching the Cornhuskers when she was 17 or 18.

 

No I'm an oldie goldie, 51!

 

 

OWH: Bo Pelini insults A.D. Shawn Eichorst in expletive-filled rant during final meeting with players

 

OWH: Transcript

 

 

Tell me if Im wrong, Pelini told players, but the environment at Nebraska wore on you as the past several seasons progressed. It gets harder and harder and harder.

 

It is a b---- here. It is hard enough when you have the negativity that comes from the media and the negativity from a lot of former players, this talk show and that talk show, you win and it aint good enough. Its not good enough how you won. There is a lot of things that go on there and if you dont have a grown man staying in front of the thing and getting everybody, rallying, I can do all I want, but theyre b----ing at me, too.... (...)

 

If any of you guys have on your mind, hey, should I go or should I stay? At the end of the day, you gotta sit there and think, This is how many years I got left. These ought to be the best of my life. And if I dont think its going to be this way this place, then you shouldnt stay. But if you feel like, hey, this is the place for me, this is the place Im going to enjoy my career, then you should stay. Thats what it should come down to.

Wow.

 

I'm sorry Bo felt so under siege he responded in this way.

 

If the players bought any of this garbage, the incoming staff has a lot of work to do. It's too bad that such a coaching talent as Pelini is, lacks so much in the "getting it" department.

 

I compare this to the parting message and advice Muschamp had for his players. Look, not all coaching hires are going to make it big. But if you fail and get fired as a result, that's the way to go out -- having left a positive imprint on the team.

 

Bo's now 2/2 in attempts to poison the well on his way out of Lincoln. Don't come back.

 

I feel bad for his wife and especially his daughters. If they hear that tape, and the words, &*ssy and c&*t, I can't imagine how they would feel about that. If my husband, brother or dad used those words, I would be shocked and gravely disappointed. Sadly, I think we heard the real Bo. He didn't know he was being taped and just shared his heart. I feel sorry for him because I believe he is a sick man. I do not think he should even be coaching young men when he needs to grow up himself. I sure wish him and his family well. His family doesn't deserve the wrath that Bo's behaviors have brought on the negative repercussions and publicity Bo is getting.

 

 

As a father of two daughters, and a husband, I'd never use those words PERSONALLY to disparage anyone, male or female. Those words just aren't in my vocab library (nor in my six shooter of profanity). And I agree that if his job is to mold the minds of young men, he's doing a bang up job on that one. But let's be real - the disparaging of women isn't coming just out the mouth of the former head football coach. Look at this commercial...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sGWCfDDXGE

 

Or this one:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMhGSOk1mb4

 

It's a societal issue at this point. He's just not taking the proper stand on it.

 

But, all of that being said - he's a former defensive coordinator and a head coach. He's gonna have language saltier than the normal person.

 

I see your point too.

OWH: Bo Pelini insults A.D. Shawn Eichorst in expletive-filled rant during final meeting with players

 

OWH: Transcript

 

 

Tell me if Im wrong, Pelini told players, but the environment at Nebraska wore on you as the past several seasons progressed. It gets harder and harder and harder.

 

It is a b---- here. It is hard enough when you have the negativity that comes from the media and the negativity from a lot of former players, this talk show and that talk show, you win and it aint good enough. Its not good enough how you won. There is a lot of things that go on there and if you dont have a grown man staying in front of the thing and getting everybody, rallying, I can do all I want, but theyre b----ing at me, too.... (...)

 

If any of you guys have on your mind, hey, should I go or should I stay? At the end of the day, you gotta sit there and think, This is how many years I got left. These ought to be the best of my life. And if I dont think its going to be this way this place, then you shouldnt stay. But if you feel like, hey, this is the place for me, this is the place Im going to enjoy my career, then you should stay. Thats what it should come down to.

Wow.

 

I'm sorry Bo felt so under siege he responded in this way.

 

If the players bought any of this garbage, the incoming staff has a lot of work to do. It's too bad that such a coaching talent as Pelini is, lacks so much in the "getting it" department.

 

I compare this to the parting message and advice Muschamp had for his players. Look, not all coaching hires are going to make it big. But if you fail and get fired as a result, that's the way to go out -- having left a positive imprint on the team.

 

Bo's now 2/2 in attempts to poison the well on his way out of Lincoln. Don't come back.

 

I feel bad for his wife and especially his daughters. If they hear that tape, and the words, &*ssy and c&*t, I can't imagine how they would feel about that. If my husband, brother or dad used those words, I would be shocked and gravely disappointed. Sadly, I think we heard the real Bo. He didn't know he was being taped and just shared his heart. I feel sorry for him because I believe he is a sick man. I do not think he should even be coaching young men when he needs to grow up himself. I sure wish him and his family well. His family doesn't deserve the wrath that Bo's behaviors have brought on the negative repercussions and publicity Bo is getting.

OWH: Bo Pelini insults A.D. Shawn Eichorst in expletive-filled rant during final meeting with players

 

OWH: Transcript

 

 

Tell me if Im wrong, Pelini told players, but the environment at Nebraska wore on you as the past several seasons progressed. It gets harder and harder and harder.

 

It is a b---- here. It is hard enough when you have the negativity that comes from the media and the negativity from a lot of former players, this talk show and that talk show, you win and it aint good enough. Its not good enough how you won. There is a lot of things that go on there and if you dont have a grown man staying in front of the thing and getting everybody, rallying, I can do all I want, but theyre b----ing at me, too.... (...)

 

If any of you guys have on your mind, hey, should I go or should I stay? At the end of the day, you gotta sit there and think, This is how many years I got left. These ought to be the best of my life. And if I dont think its going to be this way this place, then you shouldnt stay. But if you feel like, hey, this is the place for me, this is the place Im going to enjoy my career, then you should stay. Thats what it should come down to.

Wow.

 

I'm sorry Bo felt so under siege he responded in this way.

 

If the players bought any of this garbage, the incoming staff has a lot of work to do. It's too bad that such a coaching talent as Pelini is, lacks so much in the "getting it" department.

 

I compare this to the parting message and advice Muschamp had for his players. Look, not all coaching hires are going to make it big. But if you fail and get fired as a result, that's the way to go out -- having left a positive imprint on the team.

 

Bo's now 2/2 in attempts to poison the well on his way out of Lincoln. Don't come back.

 

Pretty scary to know he is still a coach after reading that transcript. Much of what he says the players did not need to hear or know. He crossed the line. I think he needs anger management. SMH

Of all the bowl teams to match up with I thought USC was the most favorable, moreso than potential matches with Auburn, Arizona State, LSU and UCLA. Not a big believer in Sark and trading someone the likes of Nick Marshall for Cody Kessler is a win for the defense, even though Kessler is a very good player. Hopefully Randy plays, but I'm not optimistic.

Are we going to have any players on the field? With all the injuries and possible sit outs because of drafts, it seems like we're losing a lot of players. Can someone help make sense of this for me?

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/54335705/university-of-tennessee--miami---and---nebraska/

 

Miami, Nebraska or UT?

 

A lot seem to think Nebraska is done - forever.

 

Midwest is dead.

 

True? False?

I read that board and boy most of them think Nebraska is done forever. Let them think that. I believe we live off of our 60+ and more years of tradition. I do believe we have to change with the times. With the option we have to incorporate the pass too. Our 2015 team and new HC and all the coaches will be imperative in what happens on the field. I see a come back. It won't happen overnight but we can be hopeful. False! Nebraska is NOT done forever.

 

I guess where I'm at isn't an option?

...

I'd like to see what he can put on the field before I ever just go and say I'm completely happy.

 

It matters to me the type of football we play. It matters to me the kind of effort we see. It matters to me if the team takes pride in representing the history and tradition of this program.

 

We have yet to see if Coach Riley can bring back a semblance of good, sound, fundamental football.

...

 

Yeah, In retrospect, I probably should have worded some of the options differently, such as saying "I'm all N! GBR!" kind of assumes blindly jumping on the bandwagon, when I assume most of us who are positive about the hire still share some of the reservations you mentioned... I think you get what I was trying for, though. How many posters are generally positive vs negative.

 

I put acceptance. It's a done deal. I see the poll says 59.80 %. Now I know that is on the number of people that voted. I still say that's a pretty high number for all the negativity I've read on this board. You all have your opinions. Some I like and some I don't. ha ha

 

I was also surprised to see the numbers. Adding the last two options you get about 84% generally positive. I'd say that's pretty decent after one week, given the circumstances.

Welcome to the board, btw! There is some good discussion here, albeit a little argumentative in the past week. Stick around - it gets better.

 

Thanks IA State Husker!

I put acceptance. It's a done deal. I see the poll says 59.80 %. Now I know that is on the number of people that voted. I still say that's a pretty high number for all the negativity I've read on this board. You all have your opinions. Some I like and some I don't. ha ha

We'll see how that plays with the "identity" crowd.

Could we be talking about "identity"as in you "guys" that basically run the board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stanton, Stanton

I like the thought of Stanton but have a gut feeling MR will give TA first chance and if he doesn't perform well put in Stanton. Unless practices go in a different way, maybe we'll see MR go with Stanton. Stanton has the physical toughness to run, a strong arm, and carries leadership qualities. He could get the job done being well-rounded.

 

Don't think Armstrong will cut it, hope I'm wrong. Maybe with intensive coaching he can improve enough to stay at QB. I look for him to transfer or change positions...maybe slot back

 

Boy I hope you are right. I am for TA starting. I think he'll stay if he gets to be starting QB. My guess is Riley will start him but again I hope I am wrong. I think Stanton has all it takes and should be given a chance.

 

My impression of Riley is he will start whoever has the best chance to be a winner

 

Good point.

 

BTW, I don't mind you being a woman. Some of my favorite people are women

 

Thanks. LOL. I hope I'm not hated by everyone. I'd have to scavenger through the threads or they talk about it in PMs. Ahh I'm not that interesting. Trust me.

 

 

 

 

Stanton, Stanton

I like the thought of Stanton but have a gut feeling MR will give TA first chance and if he doesn't perform well put in Stanton. Unless practices go in a different way, maybe we'll see MR go with Stanton. Stanton has the physical toughness to run, a strong arm, and carries leadership qualities. He could get the job done being well-rounded.

 

Don't think Armstrong will cut it, hope I'm wrong. Maybe with intensive coaching he can improve enough to stay at QB. I look for him to transfer or change positions...maybe slot back

 

Boy I hope you are right. I am for TA starting. I think he'll stay if he gets to be starting QB. My guess is Riley will start him but again I hope I am wrong. I think Stanton has all it takes and should be given a chance.

 

My impression of Riley is he will start whoever has the best chance to be a winner

 

Good point.

 

 

Stanton, Stanton

I like the thought of Stanton but have a gut feeling MR will give TA first chance and if he doesn't perform well put in Stanton. Unless practices go in a different way, maybe we'll see MR go with Stanton. Stanton has the physical toughness to run, a strong arm, and carries leadership qualities. He could get the job done being well-rounded.

 

Don't think Armstrong will cut it, hope I'm wrong. Maybe with intensive coaching he can improve enough to stay at QB. I look for him to transfer or change positions...maybe slot back

 

Boy I hope you are right. I am for TA starting. I think he'll stay if he gets to be starting QB. My guess is Riley will start him but again I hope I am wrong. I think Stanton has all it takes and should be given a chance.

Stanton, Stanton

I like the thought of Stanton but have a gut feeling MR will give TA first chance and if he doesn't perform well put in Stanton. Unless practices go in a different way, maybe we'll see MR go with Stanton. Stanton has the physical toughness to run, a strong arm, and carries leadership qualities. He could get the job done being well-rounded.

 

And it's a second offense.

 

You know what to do, Landlord!

 

 

Landlord's body might be ready but can it get into the stadium?

Do you think there is anyway they will keep Coach Brown on? I've read where it is "if's" at this point. I think he is great for the morale of the team and coaching RB and TE's.... What do any of you think? Speculation at this point? Or he goes with the rest of the Bo staff?

Growing up in Nebraska, Grand Island, for me, being a Husker football fan was in my families blood. Before being televised, we listened to all the play by plays on the radio. I was young and I vaguely remember the Devaney years but I remember some of his days he was a little liquered up. Ha Ha Good ole Devaney. It was the Tom Osborne years. I worked with his red-headed son at Gallop for about a year. He sure was a brat. In my early 20's I took the games more serious and started going to the home games. Nothing like being in the crowd and watching Tommie Frazier run it in for 6 or seeing Eric throw one in for a TD. Going to the Side Track and drinking red beers before the game started then walking to the stadium. My biggest disappointment was the lost by the Longhorns by a mere 2 pts. We about had them too. I've met some of the most amazing people that remain friends today. Funny is the keyword in meeting good people, the beer, ribs, and tailgating just gave the ultimate Husker experience. Even with the shake up with Pelini and hiring of Riley, I'm a Husker faithful and will remain one till I quit breathing. (literally)

I would have a slight problem with that. If Nebraska is currently paying your bills to hit the trail, you should be recruiting for Nebraska (regardless of your impending fate). Recruit for the school, not yourself.

I completely agree! If I was MR or SE, I wouldn't trust the current staff with recruiting. Current staff on their way out would probably have some negative feelings (I would) have a tough time selling recruits on the school that canned you. MR would be wise to stay on the road and get his top recruiters out there running before the next couple weeks of the dead period. Nebraska isn't paying current staff to pursuade new recruits to go anywhere other than Nebraska. MMM just not sitting well with me. Otherwise let them do it on their own time!

Have we won a national championship yet? And who the hell is the person in my avatar?

Exactly! I mean where are our rings?

 

I havent read any of the responses in this thread yet so as not to influence my honest opinion. As you can tell from my posts I have been highly critical of this hire. While Mike seems to have a calming effect on the program at this point, he also hasnt done anything that shows any of us his ability to actually be successful. Now that might not be fair because he hasnt had a chance to even field a team. But, hiring a bunch of cronies from your old gig does not do anything to convince me this is anything more than him just getting paid. SE stated resources were not an issue. Neither Mike nor SE have done anything since to prove that is actually the case. I'm not saying you just have to spend a bunch of money, because you dont and you need the right guys more than anything. However, I think we can all agree there were/are better hires out there.

What do you expect with MR this early in the game? The man has just been hired and is off and running with recruiting. He doesn't have all his coaches in place. I think some of you have unrealistic expectations for Nebraska. He may not have been first choice but it's a done deal. Let's give him, the coach's, and the team some time to adapt to a new system/program and after that let the criticisms fly. Until then, it is pure speculative!

 

I ask you what more should MR have done and successfully at Nebraska so far? C'mon really.

I havent read any of the responses in this thread yet so as not to influence my honest opinion. As you can tell from my posts I have been highly critical of this hire. While Mike seems to have a calming effect on the program at this point, he also hasnt done anything that shows any of us his ability to actually be successful. Now that might not be fair because he hasnt had a chance to even field a team. But, hiring a bunch of cronies from your old gig does not do anything to convince me this is anything more than him just getting paid. SE stated resources were not an issue. Neither Mike nor SE have done anything since to prove that is actually the case. I'm not saying you just have to spend a bunch of money, because you dont and you need the right guys more than anything. However, I think we can all agree there were/are better hires out there.

What do you expect with MR this early in the game? The man has just been hired and is off and running with recruiting. He doesn't have all his coaches in place. I think some of you have unrealistic expectations for Nebraska. He may not have been first choice but it's a done deal. Let's give him, the coach's, and the team some time to adapt to a new system/program and after that let the criticisms fly. Until then, it is pure speculative!

1) How long have you been a member of Husker Nation? 35 years and counting...

2) What/who led you to The Nation? My parents

3) Where are you from originally? Greeley, NE

4) Where do you live now? Lincoln, NE

5) Favorite Husker memory? Back to back National Championships 1994-1995 then in 1998

6) Worst Husker memory? Loss against Texas by 2 pts here in Lincoln standing in the stadium in freezing drizzle

7) Number of home games attended? About 15 or so...

8) Number of away games attended? None

9) Favorite Husker memorabilia/apparel? Brook Berringer Jersey

10) Favorite place to watch a Husker game? (section in Memorial, bar, friends house etc. South Stadium, Home, Sidetrack with a cold Bud

11) Favorite all time player? Eric Crouch

12) WCO or Option? I want to see more passing so I will say WCO

13) Stevie Pederson or Billy Byrne? Billy

14) Lil Red or Herbie Husker? Herbie

15) Favorite Husker play? When Berringer was able to get CU's linebackers to suck up on the fake, so he could connect with tight ends Mark Gilman and Eric Alford to win the 1994 Orange Bowl 24-7

16) Favorite game-day beverage? Budweiser

17) How did you find HuskerBoard? (referral source) A friend

 

I love this. We have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Good opportunity to take advantage of the Riley hire and all those kids to get a fresh look at the Huskers.

I don't even think Riley will be involved in the game plan for this game. He might let the coaches know of some tendencies but this is the last hurrah for Bo's staff.

 

What do you all think about Cotton being Interim HC? I think he's a goofball in general. For no particular reasons I just never liked the guy. Also, do you think Riley will keep Cotton on board?