Dan_F_30 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I figured with all this head coaching talk, it would be a good discussion of what YOU THE FAN would accept for a coach at Nebraska? Here's my list of what I would expect a coach to do here to keep the fans patient and consider him successful... 1. competes in ALMOST every game. (May have a blowout everyonce in a while, it happens!) 2. Wins at least 8-9 games a year, 7 or 6 wins can happen but not 3 - 4 years in a row. (Consistency is the key, as it was with TO) 3. Compete for Big 12 north every year. Not necessarily win but be in the conversation at least, or make a shake up by a big win. 4. If having a down year, compete in most the games. It could be because of mediocre players and talent but that's when coaching ability shines and give the players a chance to compete and win when they aren't expected to. 5. Never have players act like they don't care. Demand the best effort of all players at all times and preach that emotion and passion is key to this game (Which it is). Those are my thoughts, I'd like to here any other stipulations for what you think makes a coach successful. Quote Link to comment
Dundermifflinite Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I figured with all this head coaching talk, it would be a good discussion of what YOU THE FAN would accept for a coach at Nebraska? Here's my list of what I would expect a coach to do here to keep the fans patient and consider him successful... 1. competes in ALMOST every game. (May have a blowout everyonce in a while, it happens!) 2. Wins at least 8-9 games a year, 7 or 6 wins can happen but not 3 - 4 years in a row. (Consistency is the key, as it was with TO) 3. Compete for Big 12 north every year. Not necessarily win but be in the conversation at least, or make a shake up by a big win. 4. If having a down year, compete in most the games. It could be because of mediocre players and talent but that's when coaching ability shines and give the players a chance to compete and win when they aren't expected to. 5. Never have players act like they don't care. Demand the best effort of all players at all times and preach that emotion and passion is key to this game (Which it is). Those are my thoughts, I'd like to here any other stipulations for what you think makes a coach successful. 6. Takes accountability when he's wrong. 7. Gives credit where credit is due. 8. Has extra large onions. 9. Agrees to everything we say. Quote Link to comment
Dan_F_30 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 I figured with all this head coaching talk, it would be a good discussion of what YOU THE FAN would accept for a coach at Nebraska? Here's my list of what I would expect a coach to do here to keep the fans patient and consider him successful... 1. competes in ALMOST every game. (May have a blowout everyonce in a while, it happens!) 2. Wins at least 8-9 games a year, 7 or 6 wins can happen but not 3 - 4 years in a row. (Consistency is the key, as it was with TO) 3. Compete for Big 12 north every year. Not necessarily win but be in the conversation at least, or make a shake up by a big win. 4. If having a down year, compete in most the games. It could be because of mediocre players and talent but that's when coaching ability shines and give the players a chance to compete and win when they aren't expected to. 5. Never have players act like they don't care. Demand the best effort of all players at all times and preach that emotion and passion is key to this game (Which it is). Those are my thoughts, I'd like to here any other stipulations for what you think makes a coach successful. 9. Agrees to everything we say. I wish my girlfriend did that too... Quote Link to comment
huskers Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I figured with all this head coaching talk, it would be a good discussion of what YOU THE FAN would accept for a coach at Nebraska? Here's my list of what I would expect a coach to do here to keep the fans patient and consider him successful... 1. competes in ALMOST every game. (May have a blowout everyonce in a while, it happens!) 2. Wins at least 8-9 games a year, 7 or 6 wins can happen but not 3 - 4 years in a row. (Consistency is the key, as it was with TO) 3. Compete for Big 12 north every year. Not necessarily win but be in the conversation at least, or make a shake up by a big win. 4. If having a down year, compete in most the games. It could be because of mediocre players and talent but that's when coaching ability shines and give the players a chance to compete and win when they aren't expected to. 5. Never have players act like they don't care. Demand the best effort of all players at all times and preach that emotion and passion is key to this game (Which it is). Those are my thoughts, I'd like to here any other stipulations for what you think makes a coach successful. I don't think nebraska has a reason to ever get blown out. I expect nebraska to win atleast 9-10 games a year. Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 2. Wins at least 8-9 games a year, 7 or 6 wins can happen but not 3 - 4 years in a row. (Consistency is the key, as it was with TO) That's the biggest thing for me. Consistency. I'm tired of all this defense sucks and offense does ok one week, then the next week offense isn't so good and defense is better. The players show a little bit of passion one week and then zero the next... Or giving up 76 FREAKING POINTS one week... and scoring 73 the next. I think you get the picture... Quote Link to comment
Dundermifflinite Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 That's the biggest thing for me. Consistency. I'm tired of all this defense sucks and offense does ok one week, then the next week offense isn't so good and defense is better. The players show a little bit of passion one week and then zero the next... Or giving up 76 FREAKING POINTS one week... and scoring 73 the next. I think you get the picture... I would like to get more pictures...of Tara Mueller. Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 That's the biggest thing for me. Consistency. I'm tired of all this defense sucks and offense does ok one week, then the next week offense isn't so good and defense is better. The players show a little bit of passion one week and then zero the next... Or giving up 76 FREAKING POINTS one week... and scoring 73 the next. I think you get the picture... I would like to get more pictures...of Tara Mueller. You stay away! She's mine! I guess... if you find any more I'll let you have them. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Make me sandwiches and don't talk so much! Quote Link to comment
MCAT800 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 1. Obviously be able to evaluate and recruit personnel for HIS system, not what Rivals says. 2. Develop, teach fundamentals and motivate 3. Execution on both sides of the ball. Tired of watching the "D" take poor pursuit angles and whiff on open field tackles. 4. Leads by example, hard work, integrity, passion for the game, be responsible for your actions 5. Embrace the Cornhusker Legend Quote Link to comment
Captain K Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Get Supermodels pregnant. Ladies and Gentleman, meet the new coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers....Tom Brady. Quote Link to comment
diehard Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 1. Dont listen to the spoiled rotten fans that think they know more about coaching than you do. Quote Link to comment
junior4949 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I figured with all this head coaching talk, it would be a good discussion of what YOU THE FAN would accept for a coach at Nebraska? Here's my list of what I would expect a coach to do here to keep the fans patient and consider him successful... 1. competes in ALMOST every game. (May have a blowout everyonce in a while, it happens!) 2. Wins at least 8-9 games a year, 7 or 6 wins can happen but not 3 - 4 years in a row. (Consistency is the key, as it was with TO) 3. Compete for Big 12 north every year. Not necessarily win but be in the conversation at least, or make a shake up by a big win. 4. If having a down year, compete in most the games. It could be because of mediocre players and talent but that's when coaching ability shines and give the players a chance to compete and win when they aren't expected to. 5. Never have players act like they don't care. Demand the best effort of all players at all times and preach that emotion and passion is key to this game (Which it is). Those are my thoughts, I'd like to here any other stipulations for what you think makes a coach successful. #3 Competing for Big 12 North. This year would have been tough considering KU is #4 and Mizzou is also top 10. I get what you're saying, but this has been a freak year in college football. I mean who would have thought NU would be as bad as they are? Who would have thought ND would only win 1 game this year? Who would have thought South Florida would have at one time been #2 in the country? Very bizarre year to say the least. Quote Link to comment
Dan_F_30 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 I figured with all this head coaching talk, it would be a good discussion of what YOU THE FAN would accept for a coach at Nebraska? Here's my list of what I would expect a coach to do here to keep the fans patient and consider him successful... 1. competes in ALMOST every game. (May have a blowout everyonce in a while, it happens!) 2. Wins at least 8-9 games a year, 7 or 6 wins can happen but not 3 - 4 years in a row. (Consistency is the key, as it was with TO) 3. Compete for Big 12 north every year. Not necessarily win but be in the conversation at least, or make a shake up by a big win. 4. If having a down year, compete in most the games. It could be because of mediocre players and talent but that's when coaching ability shines and give the players a chance to compete and win when they aren't expected to. 5. Never have players act like they don't care. Demand the best effort of all players at all times and preach that emotion and passion is key to this game (Which it is). Those are my thoughts, I'd like to here any other stipulations for what you think makes a coach successful. #3 Competing for Big 12 North. This year would have been tough considering KU is #4 and Mizzou is also top 10. I get what you're saying, but this has been a freak year in college football. I mean who would have thought NU would be as bad as they are? Who would have thought ND would only win 1 game this year? Who would have thought South Florida would have at one time been #2 in the country? Very bizarre year to say the least. I agree with what you are saying, but then I said later in #3 to be in the conversation with a big win to shake up the standings possibly. And I'm saying this as a my qualifications that would keep Husker fans happy and content. If not winning it, which I didn't say win it every year, but compete or win a conference game against someone you shouldn't. JMO Quote Link to comment
np_husker Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Respects Nebraska tradition and makes sure recruits and incoming players (out of staters), have an appreciation for it too. Quote Link to comment
Hingle McCringleberry Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I think one thing that we really need to find is a coach that wants to stay. I havent heard anyone say this but not all coachs are going to be like TO. I think if Bo comes here and turns us around he will go to the NFL ASAP. I might be wrong but we need someone who will stay for decades not just years. If you look back all of the power houses had long term coaches, and that holds true today, for the most part. Quote Link to comment
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