FriscoTXHusker Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Linky LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- After seeing his defense allow a combined 89 points and more than 1,000 yards in two home games, Nebraska coach Bill Callahan feels the same way as the Cornhuskers' disheartened fans. "I'm glad we have a 3-1 record as we go into conference competition," he said Monday, "but I'm not pleased where we're at." ADVERTISEMENT No one would have expected the 25th-ranked Cornhuskers to be undefeated at this point, not with top-ranked Southern California on the early schedule. But other than a season-opening, 42-point win over Nevada, Nebraska has underperformed for three straight games heading into Saturday's Big 12 opener against Iowa State. Fan unrest manifested itself in a shower of boos in the second half of Saturday's 41-40 win over Ball State. "There is criticism out there. I'm sure I'm at the heart of it," Callahan said during a conference call with reporters. "All I'm going to do is the best I can. There is a lot of season. You have to change where you're at from a performance standpoint and really change anything that you can to tweak and get your team going." The Huskers have plenty of areas to address. They're giving up 203.5 yards rushing, 203.5 yards passing and 29 points a game. Their front seven have just three sacks. They rank no higher than 45th nationally in any major statistical category. Defensive concerns arose Sept. 8 at Wake Forest. The Huskers won 20-17, but they failed to adjust to misdirection plays and gave up 376 yards. Then came the 49-31 loss to USC in a game that wasn't as competitive as the score showed. The disparity in talent was accentuated by poor tackling and missed assignments. The Trojans rushed for 313 of their 457 total yards. Ball State, a 23-point underdog, led by nine points with less than 10 minutes to play and probably would have won if Dante Love hadn't dropped a sure touchdown pass at the 10-yard line and Jake Hogue hadn't missed a 55-yard field goal at the end. The Cardinals rolled up 610 yards of offense, the most by a Nebraska opponent since Washington amassed 618 yards in Lincoln in 1991. The difference is the '91 Washington team went on to win a share of the national championship. Ball State hasn't had a winning season since 1996 and is picked to finish fourth in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. Callahan, who publicly backed defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove last week, said Ball State exploited out-of-position defenders in passing situations. The Cardinals converted nine third downs and 12 plays went for 20 yards or more. The boos didn't surprise Callahan, who heard his share of catcalls as the beleaguered coach of the Oakland Raiders in 2003. He said he blocked them out. Callahan said linebacker Steve Octavien should have done the same thing rather than criticize fans in a radio interview after the game, saying: "If they don't like it, they don't have to come and watch the game." That's where Callahan draws the line. "I told him there are other ways to do that and that it wasn't appropriate," Callahan said, adding that he expected Octavien to apologize to the fans. If the Huskers don't improve, however, Callahan said he expects to hear more boos. "In America, people expect excellence, and that's what we're trying to achieve," he said. "When you don't achieve that, it's tough, and you have to endure that. It's part of the game, part of the culture. It's 2007 and I'm very well aware of the fans and their approach to the game and what they expect." Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quote Link to comment
I Bleed RED Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Linky "In America, people expect excellence, and that's what we're trying to achieve," he said. "When you don't achieve that, it's tough, and you have to endure that. It's part of the game, part of the culture. It's 2007 and I'm very well aware of the fans and their approach to the game and what they expect." I found something interesting in this quote now that I have read it a few times..... "In America, people expect excellence..." No d**k face, at NU we expect not to suck. "It's 2007 and I am very well aware of the fans..." He is passing this off a little bit like "America has high standards and in this day in age they expect more" There is a cop-out here. He didn't mention NU deserves better but rather America expects excellence and he didn't say we have a tradition of winning but rather it's 2007 like fans expect more than they did before. He did a BS job here and his trying is failing so far. He isn't taking much responsibility. "we're trying?" how about we aren't doing good enough right now... he is a pu$$y. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Linky "In America, people expect excellence, and that's what we're trying to achieve," he said. "When you don't achieve that, it's tough, and you have to endure that. It's part of the game, part of the culture. It's 2007 and I'm very well aware of the fans and their approach to the game and what they expect." I found something interesting in this quote now that I have read it a few times..... "In America, people expect excellence..." No d**k face, at NU we expect not to suck. "It's 2007 and I am very well aware of the fans..." He is passing this off a little bit like "America has high standards and in this day in age they expect more" There is a cop-out here. He didn't mention NU deserves better but rather America expects excellence and he didn't say we have a tradition of winning but rather it's 2007 like fans expect more than they did before. He did a BS job here and his trying is failing so far. He isn't taking much responsibility. "we're trying?" how about we aren't doing good enough right now... he is a pu$$y. Uh, not really sure what you're expecting here. I'd agree that he waxed intellectual a bit here, but I don't see a cop out. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Must be rough to be an admin or mod and not be able to put him on ignore, lol. Edit - Sadly I can still see his crap when it gets quoted. Quote Link to comment
I Bleed RED Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Linky "In America, people expect excellence, and that's what we're trying to achieve," he said. "When you don't achieve that, it's tough, and you have to endure that. It's part of the game, part of the culture. It's 2007 and I'm very well aware of the fans and their approach to the game and what they expect." I found something interesting in this quote now that I have read it a few times..... "In America, people expect excellence..." No d**k face, at NU we expect not to suck. "It's 2007 and I am very well aware of the fans..." He is passing this off a little bit like "America has high standards and in this day in age they expect more" There is a cop-out here. He didn't mention NU deserves better but rather America expects excellence and he didn't say we have a tradition of winning but rather it's 2007 like fans expect more than they did before. He did a BS job here and his trying is failing so far. He isn't taking much responsibility. "we're trying?" how about we aren't doing good enough right now... he is a pu$$y. Uh, not really sure what you're expecting here. I'd agree that he waxed intellectual a bit here, but I don't see a cop out. His cop out is to not say that NU deserves better right now and they WILL get it fixed. His Amercia line and we are doing our best is crap. That isn't taking responsibility and being honest with his fan base. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 His cop out is to not say that NU deserves better right now and they WILL get it fixed. His Amercia line and we are doing our best is crap. That isn't taking responsibility and being honest with his fan base. To me, it's a simple choice of words. Not a cop out. If you asked him if he agreed with your statement, I am sure he would. Quote Link to comment
I Bleed RED Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 His cop out is to not say that NU deserves better right now and they WILL get it fixed. His Amercia line and we are doing our best is crap. That isn't taking responsibility and being honest with his fan base. To me, it's a simple choice of words. Not a cop out. If you asked him if he agreed with your statement, I am sure he would. Considering this is what we always hear from him I believe it is how he is. Always plays the "out card". I can't remember changing what he says whether we win or lose. And usually that is ok but right now is serious crisis mode and he needs to be real, instead of bringing those weak rehearsed lines. It is tiring. Quote Link to comment
Glendower Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Linky "In America, people expect excellence, and that's what we're trying to achieve," he said. "When you don't achieve that, it's tough, and you have to endure that. It's part of the game, part of the culture. It's 2007 and I'm very well aware of the fans and their approach to the game and what they expect." I found something interesting in this quote now that I have read it a few times..... "In America, people expect excellence..." No d**k face, at NU we expect not to suck. "It's 2007 and I am very well aware of the fans..." He is passing this off a little bit like "America has high standards and in this day in age they expect more" There is a cop-out here. He didn't mention NU deserves better but rather America expects excellence and he didn't say we have a tradition of winning but rather it's 2007 like fans expect more than they did before. He did a BS job here and his trying is failing so far. He isn't taking much responsibility. "we're trying?" how about we aren't doing good en ough right now... he is a pu$$y. Uh, not really sure what you're expecting here. I'd agree that he waxed intellectual a bit here, but I don't see a cop out. His cop out is to not say that NU deserves better right now and they WILL get it fixed. His Amercia line and we are doing our best is crap. That isn't taking responsibility and being honest with his fan base. I'm relieved he didn't get a "9/11" reference in there. Quote Link to comment
FriscoTXHusker Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 Linky "In America, people expect excellence, and that's what we're trying to achieve," he said. "When you don't achieve that, it's tough, and you have to endure that. It's part of the game, part of the culture. It's 2007 and I'm very well aware of the fans and their approach to the game and what they expect." I found something interesting in this quote now that I have read it a few times..... "In America, people expect excellence..." No d**k face, at NU we expect not to suck. "It's 2007 and I am very well aware of the fans..." He is passing this off a little bit like "America has high standards and in this day in age they expect more" There is a cop-out here. He didn't mention NU deserves better but rather America expects excellence and he didn't say we have a tradition of winning but rather it's 2007 like fans expect more than they did before. He did a BS job here and his trying is failing so far. He isn't taking much responsibility. "we're trying?" how about we aren't doing good en ough right now... he is a pu$$y. Uh, not really sure what you're expecting here. I'd agree that he waxed intellectual a bit here, but I don't see a cop out. His cop out is to not say that NU deserves better right now and they WILL get it fixed. His Amercia line and we are doing our best is crap. That isn't taking responsibility and being honest with his fan base. I'm relieved he didn't get a "9/11" reference in there. For me, I'm just glad he didn't bring up global warming. Quote Link to comment
I Bleed RED Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 BTW, I am sure many people have seen/discussed Gundy going crazy at OK St. and here is his message in case Cally hasn't heard it..... Don't attack the young student athletes....ATTACK THE COACHES. THEY SHOULD TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY. This may also go for all the BC lovers that easily bash the players like McKeon and others. Quote Link to comment
huskerpower03 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Corey Mckeon is awesome. No one should bash him. Quote Link to comment
I Bleed RED Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Corey Mckeon is awesome. No one should bash him. Oh his play should be bashed but this is directed towards people who give the coaches/callahan a free pass. Head coach is ultimately responsible so give him some crap also. It's posters who say that "offense is fine that is callahan's job" that bother me. Then we need a head coach, not an OC playing head coach. Quote Link to comment
NUpolo8 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 203 yards given up on the ground 203 yards given up in the air Huzzah! Balance! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Corey Mckeon is awesome. No one should bash him. Between his attitude and his play how can you not!!! Quote Link to comment
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