Philosophy has changed

[Vince R.]

There's something different. The feeling and mood is different. There's something brewing in Lincoln, Nebraska. They say that in order for someone to change or truly see the light, they have to hit rock bottom first. Bo and his staff hit rock bottom this past year. Nebraska came out in the bowl game and were aggressive, a sight we long urged for. Bo was asked about how to contain Georgia's second half fury, he replied, "we are going to come out and make a statement of our own". That fired me up. That was the honest and candid Bo we all wanted to hear. The same mistakes that reared its ugly head game after game decided to disappear against Georgia. The team looked closer than ever during that game, even more so than the hailmary. I know, its one game but there was something different. Lets look at our recruiting effort. Our staff went from passive aggressive to balls to the wall. All of the sudden we have elite recruiters on our staff (garrison, kaz, warren, fish, etc) and Bo has become a closer to be reckoned with. The type of athlete now is night and day compared to the first three classes. We all drink the koolaid when everything has been forgotten and the unknown of a new season is upon us. Still, with that said, there is momentum. Not the momentum we saw after the 09 pummeling of Arizona, where an identity crisis in philosophy was soon to follow. It's the type of momentum that has left turmoil, conflicting philosophies, poor roster management, and uncertainty in the dust. Not the type of momentum that rests the future in the hands of Jay Guy, Donovan Vestal, Tobi Okuyemi, etc. They say that its always going to get worse before it gets better and the way I see it, the time has come where the sleeping giant takes back what's rightfully theirs. Nebraska doesn't stay down. It's purely a college football science. Decades of pure excellence has proved it over and over again. We see the flashes and now its time to knock the door down. I type this not asking for your approval but just to acknowledge it. I couldn't be more excited for an upcoming season. Go. Big. Red.

[kozzman555]

It's early to be drinking the kool aid, but f*ck it, pass it to me.

[Vince R.]

It's early to be drinking the kool aid, but f*ck it, pass it to me.

This koolaid tastes the best within the past 7 years.

[HuskerVBFan93]

I'll have what the OP is having. Wait! Changed my mind. I prefer going thru life with a clear head.

[lo country]

Hell yea. I'm "N"!

[TonyStalloni]

 

I agree with the OP and also Bum Phillips.

[NUance]

I agree with the OP and also Bum Phillips.

+1 for the Bum Phillips reference. Nice! :

[Landlord]

I came in here expecting to roll my eyes.

 

 

But then..

 

 

[In the Deed the Glory]

God I hope this is true.

 

How I miss Nebraska Football in its purest form. Bring it back, young fellas.

[Redux]

Weve seen the flash of brilliance time and time again. We definitely saw it against an underrated Georgia squad the detractors would quickly write off. If we can keep the ball rolling through signing day, spring ball and into fall we may finally see what weve all been yearning for.

 

The real deal or another consistently sub par season. Too early to predict. Doesnt mean we cant hope for glory. The real issue with Bo is his detractors would never admit to the fact he could eventually turn this thing into a real monster again. His shortcomings could turn into strengths but he likely wont be given that long. I see this season as a crossroads or that exact scenario. If Bo can unite the team and limit the mistakes the wins wil come which will lead to a fanbase backing the staff a little more and more. Im ready for that to be the norm again.

[Husker from Kansas]

Weve seen the flash of brilliance time and time again. We definitely saw it against an underrated Georgia squad the detractors would quickly write off. If we can keep the ball rolling through signing day, spring ball and into fall we may finally see what weve all been yearning for.

 

The real deal or another consistently sub par season. Too early to predict. Doesnt mean we cant hope for glory. The real issue with Bo is his detractors would never admit to the fact he could eventually turn this thing into a real monster again. His shortcomings could turn into strengths but he likely wont be given that long. I see this season as a crossroads or that exact scenario. If Bo can unite the team and limit the mistakes the wins wil come which will lead to a fanbase backing the staff a little more and more. Im ready for that to be the norm again.

 

If the people who are in charge decided to keep him around after the turmoil this year, then I think they are willing to be patient enough to let his shortcomings become his strengths, they have already seen progress in just about every area except the fact that he hasnt won a conference championship yet. I think we learned our lesson when it comes to firing a coach that will have us with alot of double digit win seasons

[grandpasknee]

God I hope this is true.

 

How I miss Nebraska Football in its purest form. Bring it back, young fellas.

This ^

[grandpasknee]

 

I agree with the OP and also Bum Phillips.

The Bum (and Earl Campbell) is why the Houston Oilers were only one of two Pro teams I've ever claimed as "mine". I was first a Baltimore Colts fan (a bonafide member of the Johnny Unitas fan club), then switched to the Oilers. Haven't "had" a team since the Oilers moved to Tennessee. Bum was an iconic character....and yes, I agree with both him and the OP.

[Foppa]

There's something different. The feeling and mood is different. There's something brewing in Lincoln, Nebraska. They say that in order for someone to change or truly see the light, they have to hit rock bottom first. Bo and his staff hit rock bottom this past year. Nebraska came out in the bowl game and were aggressive, a sight we long urged for. Bo was asked about how to contain Georgia's second half fury, he replied, "we are going to come out and make a statement of our own". That fired me up. That was the honest and candid Bo we all wanted to hear. The same mistakes that reared its ugly head game after game decided to disappear against Georgia. The team looked closer than ever during that game, even more so than the hailmary. I know, its one game but there was something different. Lets look at our recruiting effort. Our staff went from passive aggressive to balls to the wall. All of the sudden we have elite recruiters on our staff (garrison, kaz, warren, fish, etc) and Bo has become a closer to be reckoned with. The type of athlete now is night and day compared to the first three classes. We all drink the koolaid when everything has been forgotten and the unknown of a new season is upon us. Still, with that said, there is momentum. Not the momentum we saw after the 09 pummeling of Arizona, where an identity crisis in philosophy was soon to follow. It's the type of momentum that has left turmoil, conflicting philosophies, poor roster management, and uncertainty in the dust. Not the type of momentum that rests the future in the hands of Jay Guy, Donovan Vestal, Tobi Okuyemi, etc. They say that its always going to get worse before it gets better and the way I see it, the time has come where the sleeping giant takes back what's rightfully theirs. Nebraska doesn't stay down. It's purely a college football science. Decades of pure excellence has proved it over and over again. We see the flashes and now its time to knock the door down. I type this not asking for your approval but just to acknowledge it. I couldn't be more excited for an upcoming season. Go. Big. Red.

 

I hate you. Talk like this just triggers another 'fire Bo' thread.

 

Love him or hate him, Bo is the Nebraska head coach for 2014. Finished the 2013 season with a win against a good SEC team. Recruiting has gone very well. To whine and complain at this point is pretty much irrelevant. If Armstrong improves, and Stanton is the real deal, we stay much more healthy (knocks on wood) this team could be very, very good next season.

[JTrain]

Your philosophy on line breaks hasn't budged, though.