The Scarlet Pimpernel

I wish I could be in downtown Lincoln tomorrow (or Sunday) whenever this is announced. I'd be celebrating like we just won the NC

As far as the Wilson kid goes, I thought he was pretty overrated coming out of HS, and apparently Oregon felt the same once they got him on campus. That being said, if Frost wants to bring him in, I trust his judgment.

I'm honestly not expecting a whole lot from this class, considering he's not going to have a full cycle. Next year, however, I'll be disappointed if we don't land a Top 15 class.

I've heard the rumors that his wife loves it there and doesn't want to move to Lincoln... I'd like to assume that Frost  told her sometime during their courtship that if the Nebraska HC job were to ever become available and he was offered the position, that he would take it. I mean I think that'd be a deal breaker if she wouldn't have gone along with it.

But... but... I thought they said stars don't matter?

Well, I have read the quotes from his DC saying how "we love Orlando and don't want to leave" so that part checks out somewhat... of course I think he's just hinting that he wants the HC position. I guess it's possible that some of his coordinators are saying they want to stay, but I figured Frost would likely tell them that he's leaving, and if they want to come that's great, but if they want to stay behind he'll understand that too

This guy in Florida claims to have a source

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Unless Frost is an amazing bold face liar, my sources say no decision has been made yet- and that it will be a tough decision he’s very torn over. 

Obviously he has a draw to go back home, but it doesn’t seem like Mrs. Frost and some (not all) of his assistants are too keen on relocating. Additionally he’s really struggling with the potential impact a move could have on his current players.  

Idiot Ryan Bass- a UCF alum and CBS Tampa Sports Guy started spreading fake news about coaches clearing out desks already - that’s 100% false and par for the course for Ryan. He should have stuck with tending bar.  

ETA: he’s meeting with Nebraska personnel after the game Saturday and a decision either way will probably be made by Sunday.

I remember being in New Orleans when the NFL draft was going on, back when Ricky Williams was going to be drafted. Mike Ditka was the HC of the Saints of the time, and he was looking to make a splash, and they traded basically all of their picks away to move up and get Williams. And there was a 90-something year old woman there (in a wheelchair due her age and fragility), who had been a Saints fan ever since they first came in to the league, and when the Saints drafted Williams she was weeping tears of joy, she was so happy and convinced that the Saints might actually win something (at the time, I don't think they had ever won a playoff game). She just sat there and wept, and was just so darn happy, and I'm not a Saints fan, but I felt happy for her.

I imagine that's how I'm going to feel when Frost is officially announced, and the fan base comes together again as one, and we actually are given the chance to climb out of this pit of despair we've been in for nearly 20 years. It's a feeling that I haven't had in quite a while, as far as this program is concerned: HOPE.

2 hours ago, theknife said:

 

I don't understand why the Vols aren't targeting Leach. 

57 minutes ago, ladyhawke said:

That was the most amazing kick I've ever seen! But the radio call makes me kind of sad hearing Adrian Fiala again.  I always enjoyed him on the radio and on Big Red Wrap Up. He was such a nice guy.  

The kick was great, and Suh's interception and swatting of the Colorado QB on their ensuing possession was awesome.

I hope that Frost convinces Gebbia to stay. I'd really like to see what he can do, and if he's a good one, he could wind up a potential 4-year starter, if we're lucky.

No way does the Tennessee/Schiano deal get finalized. Currie (their Eichorst-esque AD) will likely get canned, and they'll try to follow the Nebraska blueprint.

Meanwhile in Knoxville...

Gotta feel a little bad for Tennessee. They're pretty much in the same position as we are, and their AD seems to be inept on Eichorst-like levels.  

Hedley is inching closer and closer to legendary status on this board

53 minutes ago, BoneyardHusker said:

Not sure why Florida fans are so disappointed with landing Mullens? I mean maybe it's because he wasn't their first 2 options, but he seems like a great fit there and when he last coached there they were very successful.

I don't think they're necessarily upset -- he's a good coach, and it's a solid hire, but not the sexy hire they were hoping for.

Just now, Nebhawk said:

ok.  Getting caught up somewhat.

 

Texas A&m has fired Sumlin?

Arkansas is open

Florida is hiring Mullen?

UCLA hired Kelly

Tennessee is hiring Schiano?  Never saw that coming....thats a bad hire in my books

Arizona St is hiring Sumlin?

Missisissipi ST is hiring Morris from SMU?

Ole Miss ?

 

I heard Morris is interested in the Ole Miss job. If A&M opens up, I'd think he'd be interested in that opening as well.

I don't see Fisher nor Patterson leaving for A&M. If Sumlin bolts, I'm not sure who they'll target. 

The UCF contingent are desperately holding on to any glimmer of hope they can find, and it's fading quickly.

Welp, it's down to us and UCF. Let's all hope and cheer for UCF to finish their season undefeated so that Frost can know that his reformation there is complete, and that it's time to return home and do the same.

So Schiano to Tennessee, Morris to Ole Miss, & Sumlin to Arizona State it appears

Sounds like Florida took another chance with Frost, and struck out... again! 

I'm gonna laugh so hard if Mullen turns them down

Word on the street is that Norvell was vetted by a few schools, and then eliminated from consideration due to something in his past. The rumor is that it has something to do with gambling, and is a major issue that no major school will want to have revealed down the line if he were to be hired.

21 minutes ago, Huskinator said:

I really think moos is a class act. I like the hire.  I feel he embodies the way we want the program to be

I feel that way, too... so far. If he lands Frost, he'll be one of my favorite people on the planet. If not, well... 

19 minutes ago, tfree32 said:

Tennessee fans seem to think they have landed Chris Petersen. I’ll be disappointed if he’s available and we didn’t pounce on him. He’s an absolute all-star and an even better get than Frost.

Their AD was up in Washington this past week, so they think he was there talking to Petersen... instead, he was likely talking to Leach.