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I was a Callahan fan, however, I am starting to like this Bo idea. Pelini has been a HC candidate for a while now, the knock on him has been that he isn't head coach material though. It seems to me that with the four letter network's portrayal of NU as not being able to compete anymore, and their stories on Pelini not being HC material that this is a match made in heaven. I can see Husker Nation embracing Bo as our own, a rough and mean team led by a rough and mean leader.

I couldn't tell you the last time I used that phrase. Have you been keeping track? I'd be interested to know how often I've used that phrase here, so if have links post them, please. Post Number 44 You checked. That's priceless! I remembered. I have a buddy who is prone to the same tired line. Stuck in my head. I knew where to look.

I couldn't tell you the last time I used that phrase. Have you been keeping track? I'd be interested to know how often I've used that phrase here, so if have links post them, please. Post Number 44

knapplc ... what is your fascination with "that guy." some guys have one phrase that makes them feel clever. they think it sounds awesome, but in reality it sounds played. don't be that guy.

Passion is what makes Nebraska football what it is. I log on to Huskerboard every hour or so, checking out the newest rumors. Unfortunately passion breeds scrutiny, which in turn makes Nebraska a tough place to coach. It may seem out there, but is there any chance that potential coaches are checking out sites like Huskerboard? I'm sure potential coaches would do their research, and a few search engine keywords can get you here pretty easily. I think that a few coaching candidates have stumbled onto this site, or one like it. I, however, do not think it to be such a bad thing. We need someone at Nebraska who can handle pressure. As much as I was a Bill Callahan fan, he wasn't living up to the scrutiny. Maybe the expectations from media savvy fans, both professional and amateur, will help weed out the "passion-challenged."

I don't really think it is fair to call me "that guy," or to challenge my knowledge on what it takes to be a Husker. I don't go to the university, I have never played for the team, but I cheer for the team every Saturday. And I really don't post just to hear myself talk. I am sorry if I come off that way. I am entitled to my opinion, it may be different than yours and I haven't ever said that it was the only opinion. I respect what you, and most of Husker nation, believe. I am not trying to be "that guy." I just don't understand putting me down, or trying to make me feel like I don't deserve to post what I think. I am just treating this as an open forum. JTG, I can see where you draw the resemblance to what you have been through. But I don't think that means that I am not able to have my opinion. I could be wrong, and history does repeat itself. But, as long as I am respectful, I am allowed to post what I think. I am no less of a Husker fan because I feel that Billy C deserves a chance. I am not the best guy to make the decision, nor am I in any position where my opinion actually counts. I am not going to hate the next coach if there is one. I will support this team forever, but my opinions on the individual players and coaches are mine to make. I plan to continue posting on this board. I thought that bringing a different view to this board would be a welcomed thing, and I still think it probably is.

The Big Twelve Championship game was progress. People need to understand where this system is being built from. Bill has made many mistakes. He was also tackling uncharted territory. No other coach I can think of has had to tackle changing a programs philosophy when that program was a recent winner. And I to was at the Spring Game that year, and yes it was really good. The problem is as soon as we struggled, that excitement went out the door.

I feel like it was commonly felt that BJax didn't have the speed of Lucky or the strength of Glenn. I didn't mean this as an attack on BJax. But how many people thought that BJax was going to be the premier back last year? I didn't. I am not sure on the 40 times, but I really feel like that Lucky had a faster 40 time than Jackson. If I am wrong then I am sorry, maybe you have a link? I don't mean to falsify stuff, I am simply stating what I feel and what I have believed. I am fine with being corrected. But I do feel like BJax was not expected to be as good as Lucky or Glenn going into last season, am I wrong? My argument is simply that it is hard to say BC mis-evaluated Brandon, I think he went with the info he had, and when he realized he was wrong, he changed. Isn't that all you can ask?

This isn't true at all. If he is fired Bill will be fired way before we would have any idea what kind of coach we can get.

My bad about the JUCO. I didn't get that from anywhere, for some reason I just thought that. It doesn't change anything though, he still came out of nowhere. Marlon Lucky and Cody Glenn were both way more "on the radar" going into last season. Regarding the "What has Bill Callahan done to say He is a Husker to Me." Bill Callahan wants to win football games, it is ludicrous to argue differently. He, as a head coach, is going to be a product of who is above him. Steve Pederson is to blame for the fall of tradition. Bill will embrace the tradition if he is embraced by the tradition. Many people never gave the man a chance. I don't think it is fair to call his character or where his heart is into the question. He wants to win for these fans, I'm pretty sure he said something to that effect in one of the past few weeks. He is a Husker because he is the head coach right now, and the only way he is staying is if Tom Osborne approves of him. If TO wants him to stay, is he a Husker then? Is Bo Pelini more of a Husker than Bill Callahan?

I agree that he has seemed to have problems evaluating talent. The Joe Ganz / Sam Keller situation doesn't really exemplify this in my opinion. I think that choice was made more on the style of the QB than the actual QB. Is this right? No, but I believe Billy C really felt that the pro style QB was more fit for his offense. He was wrong, and hopefully he has learned something. The BJax situation was sad, but it is hard to not see Callahan's side of things. Marlon Lucky was highly touted out of high school and has the tools to be a great back. Kenny Wilson was a dominating runner who excelled in practice. Cody Glenn was a fan favorite and a great compliment to the style of Lucky. BJax seemingly came out of nowhere. A JUCO back and he fell under the radar. This happens quite a bit in football. See Drew Bledsoe over Tom Brady. There are a lot of players out on the field, you have to start with a base ranking. Brandon was just low on this list. Compare it to Kansas not being ranked at the beginning of this season. Plus some guys just perform better in games. Brandon didn't have outstanding speed or strength. It was his vision that set him a part, something that is not near as easy to see in a practice situation as say a 40 time. I'm sure the "no contact" bs of a practice theory has something to do with this also.

I think that Bill is ready to change his approach. Joe Ganz seems to be a much better style of QB for this offense, and I think Bill can see this. If he doesn't change, if he doesn't adjust then I don't think he is the man for the job. These things take time, you have to allow trial and error to take place. I think he will adjust, if he doesn't then pull the trigger and fire him. Don't be hasty.

I understand that there are programs who win consistently. Nebraska was there and we will be there again. Neither Bob Stoops or Pete Carrol had to undertake the offensive change that Bill has. I'm not saying Bill Callahan is Bob Stoops or Pete Carrol, he hasn't proved himself on that level YET. It is very hard to change one aspect of a program and still keep every other aspect sound. It takes time, there will be bumps. Few would have this program in a better place after 4 years with these circumstances. Things aren't as bad as they seem. 5-6 isn't good, I know this. But it takes time and we will win soon. You have to take your lumps.

This time last year we were getting ready for the Big 12 Championship game. This board was dominated by Bill supporters. Now we are hoping for a bowl game, and the board is definitely pro-firing. Success should be savored, as it is not that easy to come by. I am not saying we were ever completely where we wanted to be, but we were making progress. Shouldn't setbacks be expected? I understand this year was terrible, but things tend to snowball in college athletics. With a new approach to the game, something Bill is ready to do, which includes a revamped defense, a more mobile QB, and a Dr. Tom aided focus on tradition it is very possible Bill can win. He has turned this offense around in 4 years. Not an easy task, and he is learning. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither are championship football programs. (and argue all you want that he inherited a great program, we were on the downslope and he was given the task to both put the brakes on and turn the program around, that takes time) Someone new would have to start over. Bill can win and he will win. He needs time, but we are very close to being there.