HuskerTrucker Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Pelini third on rookie coach list Come to think of it, that Bo Pelini guy did do a decent job in 2008. Good enough to land him at No. 3 in Richard Cirminiello of Collegefootballnews.com's 2008 ranking of rookie head coaches. Eighteen head coaches made their debuts at campuses across the country in 2008. Regarding Pelini, Cirminiello wrote: "Nebraska is all about the championships. And while the Huskers didn’t win one in 2008, they took a firm step in that direction by capping a nine-win season with a come-from-behind Gator Bowl defeat of Clemson. Call it the foundation on which future teams will be built. Without a preponderance of top-tier talent, Pelini shook off a three-game, mid-season losing streak to lead Nebraska to a nifty 6-1 finish. That momentum plus the experience of being a head coach for the first time is capable of propelling Pelini to new heights in a suddenly wide-open Big 12 North." In my view...he is #1 on the list...couldn't of expected much better from him after taking over the mess BC left at Nebraska. Quote Link to comment
huskerswrkhavoc Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 who else was ahead of him? By rookie I guess it means at that school not in general... Paul Johnson was ahead of him I'm sure... but who else? Quote Link to comment
HuskerTrucker Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Not sure...I would have had Bo either #1 or #2 at the lowest. Quote Link to comment
VA Husker Fan Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Houston Nutt and Paul Johnson. By "rookie coach" I was thinking they'd be talking about a coach in the first year of his first gig, not an experienced coach going to a new school. A guy in the NFL that gets traded to a new team isn't eligible for rookie of the year. I've never been that impressed with collegefootballnews.com. Quote Link to comment
gobigredkent Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 He's not a true rookie. He did lead us to an Alamo bowl victory. IMO he should be #1. Why you ask? Because I'm biased and I like NU. Nuff said. Quote Link to comment
Eric Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Well if we view it from the standpoint of first time head coaches, Bo is #1! Since the other 2 have had gigs elsewhere. Quote Link to comment
no_name_needed_2001 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 All the top 3 were 9-4 I believe. I think since NU has higher expectations than GTech and Ole Miss then it may have been the reason for putting Bo at #3 Quote Link to comment
Vince from ShamWOW Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Both GT and Ole' Miss were in similair sh!t storms as NU, I think Bo is ranked about right. Whether ranked 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, I am so glad Callafraud is gone. Long Live Bo!!!!! Quote Link to comment
hack Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Pelini third on rookie coach list because i care... http://my.journalstar.com/post/lifeinthere...coach_list.html http://cfn.scout.com/2/832466.html Quote Link to comment
HuskerNCo Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Pelini third on rookie coach list Come to think of it, that Bo Pelini guy did do a decent job in 2008. Good enough to land him at No. 3 in Richard Cirminiello of Collegefootballnews.com's 2008 ranking of rookie head coaches. Eighteen head coaches made their debuts at campuses across the country in 2008. Regarding Pelini, Cirminiello wrote: "Nebraska is all about the championships. And while the Huskers didn’t win one in 2008, they took a firm step in that direction by capping a nine-win season with a come-from-behind Gator Bowl defeat of Clemson. Call it the foundation on which future teams will be built. Without a preponderance of top-tier talent, Pelini shook off a three-game, mid-season losing streak to lead Nebraska to a nifty 6-1 finish. That momentum plus the experience of being a head coach for the first time is capable of propelling Pelini to new heights in a suddenly wide-open Big 12 North." In my view...he is #1 on the list...couldn't of expected much better from him after taking over the mess BC left at Nebraska. Did that writer say/write 'nifty'? Who says nifty? Never the less I am thrilled we have Bo. GO BIG RED!! Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I think it's fair. All three did a great job in their first year. I bet Bo has the best second season though Quote Link to comment
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