husker4life

I don't care if his quote about the Raider's being "the dumbest team in America" was taken out of context. You still shouldn't say that publicly about your team. To me that shows a lack of discipline and tact. Secondly, there are lots of other football teams that get along great even though the players make more than their coaches. I'm sure that the players have contributed to the situation in Oakland, but I wouldn't like being called the dumbest team in America publicly myself.

I think Callahan will try to bring in his own man. Key word being "try". Dailey does seem to be a much better passer and I think he would have been fantastic in the option first/pass second balanced offense a la Tommy Frazier. I think he'll end up being the man because I don't believe that Callahan will be able to obtain anyone better in the time he has left.

First off, I want to say that I'm glad that the Husker Nation stands behind the hiring of Bill Callahan and has faith in Steve Pederson decision. Nothing stinks more than dissention within the ranks, but that's what I'm about to do. Everyone wants the west coast offense, everyone says that the option game can't work anymore, but I beg to differ. Think about our offensive package these past two seasons. Then, think about our package the last couple of seasons under Tom Osborne. How many different plays did we run this past year and out of how many different formations? I dare to say that our offensive package these past years has been the most vanilla package in the recent Husker era (late-Osborne through present). I propose that we don't need a west coast offense, we just need to open up our playbooks and use our imagination a little. Add new formations, bring back some of the classics (wing-T?), mix it up a little bit. The option game can still work in college football, it just has to be more balanced, with a quarterback who is a threat to throw the football at the helm. A conversion to the west coast offense guarantees that the next few seasons will not be pretty. First off, we do not have the personnel for a west coast offense and, sadly, Callahan will not be able to bring those athletes in this year. Running a west coast offense with option game personnel does not equal winning. Steve Pederson says he wants to become relevant in the Big 12 again. Stick with what got you there, Steve. And, not that you care, here is what I think of the hiring of Callahan. Callahan (and apparently everyone but me) wants to bring in the west coast offense, and we already know what I think about that. I know that he is ranked as one of the top recruiters of all time, but how long has it been since he recruited? I know that he will bring in some people because he has coached at the pro level. But what's his pitch going to be: I went to the Super Bowl two years ago and lost? Oh yeah, then I went 4-12 with the same personnel? Not to mention the insubordination of his players this past season. I don't think that a four-time Pro Bowl corner saying that he has lost control of the team bodes well for Nebraska football. "Why not Pelini?" some would say. Well, there was that little, but totally unnecessary penalty during the Alamo Bowl. I'm afraid that is not the image we want our head football coach to portray. He is a great defensive coordinator and I will be sad to see him leave, if, in fact, that is what he chooses to do. But, then again, if he does choose to leave, that just shows me that he is not dedicated to the program, and I'll be glad that we didn't choose him to lead us into the future. And if he goes to Oklahoma, I'll hate him forever (but that's beside the point). Nebraska football has a long tradition of promoting from within, so where was Turner Gill's fair shake in all of this mess? Who could be better for recruiting Nebraska football players than one of the greatest athletes who played the game? Some have said that he hasn't done his job with Jamal Lord. Critics shout, "Shouldn't Jamal Lord have become a better passer in five years under Turner?" The truth is, anyone who has watched Jamal Lord throw the football can see that he was not, is not, and never will be a passer. He was a great athlete, and I'm not trying to take anything away from what he has done, but does anyone remember the Independence Bowl? He couldn't hit wide open receivers, he threw ten yard routes three yards short without any pressure. Now does anyone remember the Alamo Bowl? It seems to me that he threw some pretty good passes. Sure, there were some that weren't so great, but for the most part he passed well. My point is that he got better. Thank you, Turner Gill. I believe that Turner gives our beloved program the best chance to become relevant now, rather than three years from now, and I believe that it will be a horrific tragedy if he is forced to leave the program. Now, having said all that, when we go 12-0 and win the national championship this next year, I will properly insert my foot in my mouth and enjoy the taste of victory.