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Take this for what it is worth, my best friend in this world is a member of the WF Coaching Staff. I spoke with him on Tuesday & Wednesday, he would not committ to anything, and he has coached in the Big 12/8 and was on his way back from recruiting in Dallas. Secondly, Jim Grobe WILL NOT hire Bo over his existing Defensive Coordinator, Dean Hood. Will not happen. Deal killer, period. Check into Grobe's history with Assistant Coaches and you will understand it better. Remember, Grobe does not need to leave WF, he will not compromise his core values & morals in this pursuit. He would be a great hire.

No problem, no offense taken. I have enjoyed MU's season to date, and I am actually so conditioned that I am waiting for the other shoe to drop...remember we are home of the 5th down, kicked ball, etc. I am just interested in fans thoughts concerning Coaching candidates. Remember, what's good for Nebraska is good for the Big 12 and it will be ultimately good for MU! Rising tides raise all boats!

Let me first say that I am not a Nebraska fan per se, rather a College FB fan. And even though I have seen Northwestern & K State raise from the ashes, and OU lose it and get it back, I would never have thought I would see the day that the Huskers would be where they are, and I am guessing I am not the only one. Coach Devaney must be rolling over. That being said, your Chancellor did the right thing in bringing Dr Tom back, he knows what it will take, and he will hire a great coach. Better to endure this short pain (as someone who has endured roughly a lifetime of pain) for the long term gain. I have seen the candidates for the position, and I am guessing it would be too much to expect Turner Gill & Bo Pellini to be "co-coaches"? They seem to compliment each other well. And they both have shortcomings. Chief among these are Gill's ability to go from the "outhouse" to the "penthouse", can he make the adjustments needed as the HC? Does anyone really think he is a better HC than Solich today? As for Pellini, it is a given that he has the best defensive talent in the country, but why have they given up 40+ points 3 times this year, as well as needing the LSU Offense to bail out his Defense with last second heroics 4 times this season? I do believe that Grobe is an excellent candidate, and said so more than a month ago on the board; I believe I was the first to bring his name up. He has a great situation at WF, and can stay there for the rest of his career. He won't campaign for the job. Kelly is interesting as well, not quite sure about how he will operate in a fish bowl, get along with all of the expecations; it's one thing to win in the MAC & Conference USA, its another to get your team to a BCS Bowl yearly. No doubt he can coach. But he's never recruited the top players in the USA. Two names that I am surprised have not come forward are Tommy Bowden & Greg Schiano. I think they are both quality individuals, are accustomed to expectations, have recruiting ties to fertile areas, and from a personality standpoint would be good fits. Bowden overachieved magnificantly at Tulane, and has done a good job at Clemson but has struggled at the top. Schiano's performance at Rutgers is nothing short of spectacular. I think in the end Paul Johnson will be the best fit, although there is a concern about his ability to judge & recruit the type of talent that will be needed to return to the BCS. The Naval Academy gives him his players now, & previous recruiting for GA Southern does not compare with the competitiveness or expectations he will face in Lincoln. No questions about his coaching or character. He would probably be more willing than Grobe, Schiano, or Bowden to include some former Husker Staff Members as well. In the end, Dr Tom will make a great choice, may not be the splash that everyone will be looking for, but over a 5-10 year period he will prove to be the right person. And consider this, isn't this alot better than watching Callahan go 7-5 or 8-4, and receiving Contract after contract extensions from the former AD? Now you get your program back...although as an MU fan, I hope it takes a little longer than you do.

I would think they will turn to a current HC within a BCS Conference, this is Nebraska. Personally, I would think Jim Grobe from WF would be a terrific candidate. But prior to any of this happening the AD must be terminated, period. I would recommend an end of season blood letting by the Chancellor. Sunday morning AD fired, Sunday night HC fired, negotiate a settlement later. Keep a couple of Assistants on the road for recruiting. Work with Headhunter who has placed most of AD's over the last couple of years & have 1-2 AD Candidate in mind and be in discussions with them prior to dismissal of current AD. Pull trigger within week of dismissals. New AD should have list of candidates in mind. New coach named within 2 weeks of season being over, and begins to recruit. No allowance of remaining with current team that may be in Bowl preparations...if this is desired, not the right candidate to lead in Lincoln, afterall this is a career job. If Grobe is not available, look to Jim Leavitt of S.FL...former K-St & Iowa Coach, as well as former MU team captain. AD must go.