NU fan in Denver Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 LJS Tom Osborne made a significant clarification Tuesday. In previous public statements, Nebraska’s interim athletic director said he will evaluate Husker football coach Bill Callahan and his staff “at the end of the season.” Osborne means the end of the regular season as opposed to the bowl season, Randy York, NU associate athletic director for communications, said Tuesday. Making that distinction became an issue Saturday when Nebraska ended a five-game losing streak with a 73-31 home win against Kansas State. The Huskers improved their record to 5-6, meaning a victory Nov. 23 at Colorado (also 5-6) would send the Big Red to a bowl game for the 38th time in the last 39 years. The Colorado game ends Nebraska’s regular season. If the Huskers were to play in a bowl game, it wouldn’t occur until late December. For the past several weeks, there has been constant speculation about Callahan’s future at Nebraska. There also has been speculation about whether Nebraska would accept a bowl invitation if one is extended. Callahan on Monday deferred that question to “the higher-ups” in the Husker athletic department. “If we beat Colorado, and therefore become bowl eligible, Coach Osborne thinks it would be great to go to a bowl game,” York said Tuesday. “The way he explained it to me is, if our players want to go, he would be delighted for them to get that opportunity.“ Nebraska’s 35-year bowl streak ended in 2004 — Callahan’s first season at NU — when the Huskers finished 5-6. Likely bowl destinations, should Nebraska qualify, would be the Insight Bowl in Phoenix, the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., and the Texas Bowl in Houston. Quote Link to comment
huskerswrkhavoc Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 however, with a 6-6 record.. would we get into a bowl game? the new rule requires all 7-5 teams to get invites before we do... Quote Link to comment
Dan_F_30 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 however, with a 6-6 record.. would we get into a bowl game? the new rule requires all 7-5 teams to get invites before we do... Yes, this is true. Better hope a lot of 6-5 teams lose at the end of the season.... Quote Link to comment
np_husker Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Osborne: Coaching decision to come at end of regular season BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 - 01:22:27 pm CST Tom Osborne made a significant clarification Tuesday. In previous public statements, Nebraska’s interim athletic director said he will evaluate Husker football coach Bill Callahan and his staff “at the end of the season.” Osborne means the end of the regular season as opposed to the bowl season, Randy York, NU associate athletic director for communications, said Tuesday. Making that distinction became an issue Saturday when Nebraska ended a five-game losing streak with a 73-31 home win against Kansas State. The Huskers improved their record to 5-6, meaning a victory Nov. 23 at Colorado (also 5-6) would send the Big Red to a bowl game for the 38th time in the last 39 years. The Colorado game ends Nebraska’s regular season. If the Huskers were to play in a bowl game, it wouldn’t occur until late December. For the past several weeks, there has been constant speculation about Callahan’s future at Nebraska. There also has been speculation about whether Nebraska would accept a bowl invitation if one is extended. Callahan on Monday deferred that question to “the higher-ups” in the Husker athletic department. “If we beat Colorado, and therefore become bowl eligible, Coach Osborne thinks it would be great to go to a bowl game,” York said Tuesday. “The way he explained it to me is, if our players want to go, he would be delighted for them to get that opportunity.“ Nebraska’s 35-year bowl streak ended in 2004 — Callahan’s first season at NU — when the Huskers finished 5-6. Likely bowl destinations, should Nebraska qualify, would be the Insight Bowl in Phoenix, the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., and the Texas Bowl in Houston. Quote Link to comment
hskrmama Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Well so we might get an early Christmas present??????? Quote Link to comment
admo Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Of course the team should go to a Bowl if eligible and invited. Wouldnt be the first time the Huskers played & won a bowl game without a head coach. FLASHBACK. I can only imagine, the Huskers rally a bowl game victory with an interim HC, such as Watson. Chants of "We Want Shawn!" "We Want Shawn!" echoing after a victory. And offensive linemen talking about how they would block wind and rain for Watson. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNoregon Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Osborne: Coaching decision to come at end of regular season BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 - 01:22:27 pm CST Tom Osborne made a significant clarification Tuesday. In previous public statements, Nebraska’s interim athletic director said he will evaluate Husker football coach Bill Callahan and his staff “at the end of the season.” Osborne means the end of the regular season as opposed to the bowl season, Randy York, NU associate athletic director for communications, said Tuesday. Making that distinction became an issue Saturday when Nebraska ended a five-game losing streak with a 73-31 home win against Kansas State. The Huskers improved their record to 5-6, meaning a victory Nov. 23 at Colorado (also 5-6) would send the Big Red to a bowl game for the 38th time in the last 39 years. The Colorado game ends Nebraska’s regular season. If the Huskers were to play in a bowl game, it wouldn’t occur until late December. For the past several weeks, there has been constant speculation about Callahan’s future at Nebraska. There also has been speculation about whether Nebraska would accept a bowl invitation if one is extended. Callahan on Monday deferred that question to “the higher-ups” in the Husker athletic department. “If we beat Colorado, and therefore become bowl eligible, Coach Osborne thinks it would be great to go to a bowl game,” York said Tuesday. “The way he explained it to me is, if our players want to go, he would be delighted for them to get that opportunity.“ Nebraska’s 35-year bowl streak ended in 2004 — Callahan’s first season at NU — when the Huskers finished 5-6. Likely bowl destinations, should Nebraska qualify, would be the Insight Bowl in Phoenix, the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., and the Texas Bowl in Houston. Bottom Line.. He will be fired after the CU game.. IMO.. If TO had any thoughts of keeping BC, he would be rallying around BC and saying --hey fans this is our coach.. Bill is the coach and everyone should support him.. All that keeps being said is, we will evaluate.. etc.. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNoregon Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Osborne: Coaching decision to come at end of regular season BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 - 01:22:27 pm CST Tom Osborne made a significant clarification Tuesday. In previous public statements, Nebraska’s interim athletic director said he will evaluate Husker football coach Bill Callahan and his staff “at the end of the season.” Osborne means the end of the regular season as opposed to the bowl season, Randy York, NU associate athletic director for communications, said Tuesday. Making that distinction became an issue Saturday when Nebraska ended a five-game losing streak with a 73-31 home win against Kansas State. The Huskers improved their record to 5-6, meaning a victory Nov. 23 at Colorado (also 5-6) would send the Big Red to a bowl game for the 38th time in the last 39 years. The Colorado game ends Nebraska’s regular season. If the Huskers were to play in a bowl game, it wouldn’t occur until late December. For the past several weeks, there has been constant speculation about Callahan’s future at Nebraska. There also has been speculation about whether Nebraska would accept a bowl invitation if one is extended. Callahan on Monday deferred that question to “the higher-ups” in the Husker athletic department. “If we beat Colorado, and therefore become bowl eligible, Coach Osborne thinks it would be great to go to a bowl game,” York said Tuesday. “The way he explained it to me is, if our players want to go, he would be delighted for them to get that opportunity.“ Nebraska’s 35-year bowl streak ended in 2004 — Callahan’s first season at NU — when the Huskers finished 5-6. Likely bowl destinations, should Nebraska qualify, would be the Insight Bowl in Phoenix, the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., and the Texas Bowl in Houston. I also think it is funny how TO is referred to as "Coach Osborne" not AD Osborne.. Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I also think it is funny how TO is referred to as "Coach Osborne" not AD Osborne.. Then should we just call him IADHCTO?? (Interim Athletic Director Head Coach Tom Osborne) Quote Link to comment
Da Man Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 however, with a 6-6 record.. would we get into a bowl game? the new rule requires all 7-5 teams to get invites before we do... Yes but several 6-6 teams were invited to bowl games last year. If there are still slots available after the 7-5 teams have been awarded slots, we will most assuredly be offered a slot. We travel well and spend lot's of money. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Bottom Line.. He will be fired after the CU game.. IMO.. If TO had any thoughts of keeping BC, he would be rallying around BC and saying --hey fans this is our coach.. Bill is the coach and everyone should support him.. All that keeps being said is, we will evaluate.. etc.. That's it. They wouldn't even bothering to put out a release for clarification if the axe wasn't falling after Colorado. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNoregon Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Bottom Line.. He will be fired after the CU game.. IMO.. If TO had any thoughts of keeping BC, he would be rallying around BC and saying --hey fans this is our coach.. Bill is the coach and everyone should support him.. All that keeps being said is, we will evaluate.. etc.. That's it. They wouldn't even bothering to put out a release for clarification if the axe wasn't falling after Colorado. I think this also says- there is a coach in the wings and they want to shore up the recruiting class ASAP... Quote Link to comment
HuskerPharaoh Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Bottom Line.. He will be fired after the CU game.. IMO.. If TO had any thoughts of keeping BC, he would be rallying around BC and saying --hey fans this is our coach.. Bill is the coach and everyone should support him.. All that keeps being said is, we will evaluate.. etc.. That's it. They wouldn't even bothering to put out a release for clarification if the axe wasn't falling after Colorado. My thoughts exactly... Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Bottom Line.. He will be fired after the CU game.. IMO.. If TO had any thoughts of keeping BC, he would be rallying around BC and saying --hey fans this is our coach.. Bill is the coach and everyone should support him.. All that keeps being said is, we will evaluate.. etc.. That's it. They wouldn't even bothering to put out a release for clarification if the axe wasn't falling after Colorado. I think this also says- there is a coach in the wings and they want to shore up the recruiting class ASAP... I agree with these posts. I think he is gone after the CU game because him and Osborne bump heads big time. I have a feeling they have someone in mind because they are going to have to have someone ready to save this recruiting class who is a big name. Quote Link to comment
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