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No, it would be the right decision for the program moving forward. Nope. It will make us a joke, just like in 2003. And we'll get another sh**ty coach like Callahan. Live through 5-7 seasons, fire him, and get a coach like Bo that can take us to the promised land but because it takes longer than a few years we fire him after winning seasons. Then we get a sh**ty coach..... repeat ad infinitum. A false analogy followed by an absurdity followed by an avalanche of defeatist nonsense. It's about the money, Lebowski. There are plenty of confident, successful coaches who will be presented with several million reasons to take the reins of a program like Nebraska. They won't exactly be walking into a locker room empty of talent, and depending on the hire, we may gain as much as we lose from the current class––but that's a conversation for down the road. There is an element of risk. No ignoring that. But I think you may be underestimating the market on this one.

Kid is a monster safety. So glad he's got plenty of games left ahead of him. We have a very solid foundation within this defense.

Gimme a break, Sam.

No, it would be the right decision for the program moving forward.

Agree 100 percent. Next year's apathy will be at an all time high if he sticks around. A coaching change would instantly fix that apathy (short-term, results-dependent, of course), and I'd add that with the talent we have coming back, with proper coaching we're right in the thick of the conference race. If this staff is retained as is, we're just screwing ourselves out of however much it takes to pay them for another year (plus extensions).

Absolutely not. The Iowa game changed nothing, and aside from the momentary elation of winning a game in overtime, what else about that game gave you any positive indications about our prospects next season? We're about on par with Iowa under Pelini. Thanks to electric players like DPE, we are able to overcome typical Pelini team mistakes and eek out a victory. I want a team that just goes out and wins the games they should, and stays competitive against equal or better talent. Not interested in seeing another year of this. As a program, we expect more. Clean house, reenergize the fanbase, and move forward.

Great fourth-quarter effort. Defense got dialed in and we fought all the way to the end. Definitely not a team I wanted to lose to. Hawk fans would be jawing until the end of time. But we did not learn anything, because the picture has not changed. We played a very mediocre ball club and despite four takeaways, it took overtime to edge them out. All of the issues––every one––that have plagued the Pelni era were on full display. If Eichorst looks to this game as a benchmark, the program is in worse shape than we thought.

For the record, I have quit watching the game. Second time this season. It's just not worth watching; so many other things to do in life. Hear that, Eichorst? That's what the fanbase is going to be saying about Husker football until they bulldoze the stadium for lack of asses in seats if you don't have the right answer IMMEDIATELY following this game.

This is my 2nd year of feeling like this There is some feeling left. It's rage at the idea that Pelni might be retained at the end of the season. If that were to happen, I do think I would lose my sh#t pretty bad.

Agree 100%. Of course I don't want to lose to Iowa. I think we will, for the same reasons I thought we would lose to Minnesota. But frankly it's irrelevant. I have no hope whatsoever for this program to succeed under Bo Pelini. The air has been too toxic for too long and when he's been handed opportunity after opportunity to fix things via meaningful staff changes, he has failed to capitalize. This program needs a fresh start badly. If Eichorst is dumb enough to think a win at Kinnick changes the fundamental picture, add him to the chopping block for all I care.

One thing I never understood about "insiders" in general is how it's never enough to just have the information and pass it along all cloak and dagger-like. They always need to be stroked for it.

Even if all you get is a frosty smile in response, it's better than not sending anything. The fans need to pile on top of the newspapers, radio, and national press to create an unescapable vortex for Eichorst and the boosters. Option A: Bring in a real coaching staff to run the football program. Option B: There is no option B.

At this rate, Colorado State could become a farm school for Nebraska coaches... Try telling Hudspethy Lamarr that. And the more I read on Jim McElwain, the more I want him in Lincoln yesterday. Though I would still be content for Bo to drawn down his ego a bit and make some quality position/coordinator changes. I would be along with you except I don't think that's possible. When Bo hired Beck and Pap, I wrote then that these hires were on his head. We have the resources to get anyone; Pelini gets Beck and Pap. We're not playing little league here. Time is of the essence. I think Bo's had his chance and blown it.

Gunna have to pass.

Easy guy.....not necessary. To answer your questions.....I'm fine if the decision makers retain Pelini. I do not like the brand of football currently being played, especially on offense. Evidence of what? I have no evidence of anything, but the actual decision is made by a very small number of people. And yes, those people are heavily influenced by Tom Osborne. I'd rather they were influenced by evidence.

Links, links and more links. Information age, people.

That's it? Why are you confident in goodbyes?

If we're still talking about individual drives, we're having the wrong conversation. There are much, much bigger problems than Ameer's touches going on in this program right now.

Zero confidence Nebraska can take Iowa. Zero. Pelini's squad is pillow soft and mentally weak; I have no doubt Iowa is far more interested in winning the game than we are. Iowa's defensive line is much more talented than Minnesota's. Their offense may be mediocre, but they know what they're trying to do because they've been doing it for over a decade. It's a road game, which equals apprx. five false start penalties. Our program is in total disarray, and everyone knows it. We come off two physical beatdowns in a row, and now we're supposed to turn around in a short week and play another team that's built––at least in theory––on a power running game and a big boy offensive line. A three touchdown loss is more likely than a win, IMO. Edit: And watch for Rudock to roll out on play action. With what our contain has looked like these last two weeks, he may have a hundred yards rushing in 7-8 plays.

You shut your mouth when you're talking to me! The times make the man, my friend.

So many threads . . .

Isn't Cotton like associate HC or something?

Isn't it something like he can't coach a couple of regular season games and a CCG? And isn't there an appeals process?