bluegoose

You are correct about his creation of a blitzhappy 3-3-5 and with the right personnel could be a very effective defense. BYU's problem has always been very poor team speed in the secondary. This creates a problem as this blitz package relies heavily on one-on-one coverage in the secondary. A talented quarterback and receiving corp are able to exploit it fairly easily. I doubt this would be as much of a problem for the huskers, as they have historical had a very solid secondary and front three. He has since switched to a 3-4 defense which has proved to be absolutely the right move for his current personnel. This is another factor which makes him a great coach - not only does he surround himself with excellect Asst coaches, but he is not willing to change his schemes and sets depending on need. He would be a great fit for Nebraska. Just so long as they can tolerate a coach whos vocabulary has nothing stronger than a word that rhymes with bass.

Interesting observation. Why is this significant other than in a racially moronic way? Just an observation. Nothing more, nothing less.

1. Was DC at a number of schools from 1991 to 2005, including coaching Brian Urlacher at New Mexico. 2.. Took over a reeling BYU program in 2005 as Head Coach, that had 3 straight losing seasons under Gary Crowton. Led team to bowl in first year, and was 10-2 last year. Currently 9-2, and will likely be 10-2 after this weekends make-up game with San Diego State. 17-2 in last 18 games. 3. BYU is 9th in total defense this year, with an all-white LB corp and secondary. 4. BYU last year crushed Oregon in its bowl, 38-8. 5. When Mendenhall took over, he emphasized TRADITION and HONOR. He changed the uniform and helmets back to the traditional design. He brought Lavell Edwards back into the program. Despite being a man of few words, hee whipped the alumni into complete frenzy. 6. Produced a quarterback drafted in the early 2nd round of the NFL. 7. He is YOUNG and HUNGRY and ENERGETIC. During the off-season, in a race up a mountain, he beat the entire team. 8. Mendenhall has maintained his role as DC, despite being the HC. He is HANDS-ON, not an in-the-background administrator. 9. The man is a flat-out LEADER. He doesn't scream and yell. He leads. I don't know if Mendenhall would ever be willing to leave BYU. He recently had his contract extended and his salary increased, from ~400k/yr to 900k/yr (pittance, but maybe enough to keep him happy). But in my mind, I can't think of another coach that would be able to LEVERAGE Husker tradition and spirit like Mendenhall. Please consider him at least as one of our darkhouse up-and-comer non-big-name candidates. Oh yeah, one other minor point in his favor. Named his sons Cutter, Breaker and Raeder.