hack Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 well, too bad if he was turned down. i don't particularly want ekeler to leave, but i won't begrudge anyone who want to advance their career. if ekeler was turned down, i was probably because he's only got one year in as a position coach. yes, he's got at least 5 as a GA, but that might not be all that relevant to some people. ekeler will leave. eventually. i can see him being the next *BIG* assistant that everyone whispers about when head coaching jobs come open down the road a few years from now just like it was for pelini and muschamp. Quote Link to comment
MidtownJK Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Mr. Ekeler spoke at a Husker dinner I attended. I'll guaranty that Mike Ekeler's biggest fan is Mike Ekeler. He has plenty of stories about Mike Ekeler, how full of energy Mike Ekeler is, how funny he is, how crazy he is etc etc. Don't know about his coaching abilities - but Mike Ekeler is the happiest person in Nebraska to have Mike Ekeler on the coaching staff. Good for him either way, best of luck. Was that the Shrine Dinner last week? No, small town dinner during the season. Quote Link to comment
bhamHusker Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 This guy is reporting that Leavitt offered the job to Disch, and is now waiting for his decision. http://blogs.tampabay.com/usf/2009/02/report-leavitt.html Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 This guy is reporting that Leavitt offered the job to Disch, and is now waiting for his decision. http://blogs.tampabay.com/usf/2009/02/report-leavitt.html Hopefully Disch accepts and we can dodge a bullet. I have no problem with Ekeler leaving for better opportunities, just not yet. Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 This guy is reporting that Leavitt offered the job to Disch, and is now waiting for his decision. http://blogs.tampabay.com/usf/2009/02/report-leavitt.html Hopefully Disch accepts and we can dodge a bullet. I have no problem with Ekeler leaving for better opportunities, just not yet. We need his enthusiasm and energy. Players feed off of that not to mention his impact as a recruiter. Quote Link to comment
Husker-Joe Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 It appears Husker fans can breath a little easier after this report. http://blogs.tampabay.com/usf/2009/02/report-leavitt.html I count this as good news (sorry Mike). Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Combined similar topics. Quote Link to comment
Husker_Power Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 OK, wait a second . . .OK, perhaps we shouldn't close the book on the Mike Ekeler-to-South Florida possibility after all. Illinois co-defensive coordinator Dan Disch, who was offered the defensive coordinator job at USF by coach Jim Leavitt, is turning down that offer and staying at Illinois, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Ekeler, who just completed his first season as Husker linebackers coach, interviewed for the USF position this past Saturday in Tampa, Fla. According to the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times, Leavitt also has interviewed former Cincinnati defensive coordinator Joe Tresey, but Disch is the first candidate reported to be offered the position. Ekeler hasn't returned calls from the LJS. Stay tuned. Link: LJS Blog Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 The job is back. I wonder if he could get it now Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 that sucks... Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 gah Just turn it down Ek mah boy! Quote Link to comment
husker4ever07 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/c...n-usf-dc-offer/ according to this he turned down the DC offer already Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/c...n-usf-dc-offer/ according to this he turned down the DC offer already Oh sweet! Disch is the third to interview for the defensive coordinator position and second to turn it down. Nebraska linebacker coach Mike Ekeler turned down an offer to rejoin USF coach Jim Leavitt, who coached Ekeler at Kansas State. Former Cincinnati coach Joe Tresey also interviewed for the position, but was not offered the job. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Man I love Ekeler. He's nuts! AWESOME NEWS. Quote Link to comment
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