Form letter to the AD

[Creighton Duke]

I said that I would put something together and 40 minutes later this is what I have. Feel free to interject and provide your insights, but for those of you who are concerned about the long-term success of the program, I feel as though the AD receiving a lot of these in the near future would speak volumes for the general demeanor of Husker Nation. We all want the best for the program so, again, please provide any insights that could ultimately bring about a product that we can all be proud of.

 

Mr. Eichorst,

 

I would like to start this letter by acknowledging my appreciation for what you have accomplished for “Husker Nation” throughout your short tenure as Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska. Student-athletes have continued to experience unprecedented levels of success both on the field, as evidenced by numerous conference championship winning programs, as well as off the field with sustained impressive graduation statistics. In addition, the upgrades to Husker athletic facilities are unparalleled and players and fans alike are guaranteed an incredible experience at any University athletic event.

 

As much as these successes are to be celebrated, I am primarily writing to you with a heavy heart over the state of the University’s most beloved athletic program: the Husker football team. Like millions across the state and the further expanses of the fan base’s reaches, I have experienced moments of joy and of pride that the vast majority of college football fans will only ever dream about. Conference championships, major bowl game victories, and national championships have all but been taken for granted in many instances and I continue to feel spoiled expecting such monumental achievements on a regular basis. More importantly, though, I have been spoiled by expecting a head coach who possesses the kind of class and composure that is the envy of fans across the country.

 

In the modern age of college football, I know that it is foolish to expect to see someone with Dr. Tom Osborne‘s stoic presence roaming the sidelines. I also know that stellar teams should be celebrated as opposed to selfishly expected. However, the football teams that the University has fielded over the last few seasons have been neither competitive in games that have mattered most, nor have they been led by a coach possessing any of Dr. Osborne’s aspirational yet attainable virtues. These teams have lacked discipline, have consistently been embarrassed in the national spotlight, and have shown a general lack of willingness to overcome adversity. These tenants are a direct reflection of the coaching staff’s, most notably the head coach’s lack of composure, lack of tact, unwillingness to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, and general pompous and unwavering loyalty to “his” people and “his” way of doing things.

 

As a result of the current coaching staff’s unwillingness to compromise on these traits, the program appears to be stuck in a stasis where it is able to easily overwhelm lesser opponents, while being just as easily overwhelmed by comparable or superior opponents. As such, the bar has been set at a “good, but not great” 9-4 record. While 9-4 is generally considered to be a commendable achievement, it must be closely scrutinized in the context of two important factors:

1. The University has experienced much greater successes throughout the modern history of its football program.

2. The head coach’s personal conduct has embarrassed the program on numerous occasions

 

Terminating a coach with the superficial credentials of the current head coach is difficult and would be closely scrutinized by both the college football community as well as by the greater American sports community. However, it would be in the best interest for the program to consider both the direct as well as the tertiary effects of retaining such an individual in such an important University position. I appreciate your attention to the matter and hope that you take these thoughts into careful consideration. Go Big Red!

[beanman]

Can you add something specific, such as how he screams at players rather than coaching? Then he pursues them to the bench to scream at them more, rather than coaching. That crap rubs me the wrong way and I think that's one of the many reasons our teams fall apart.

[Count 'Bility]

Maybe put something in there that in Shawn's short time here he's seen a complete reversal in most coveted and least coveted programs between football and basketball. just sayin.

[Danny Bateman]

Perhaps point to the fact that we have yet it win a conference title under Bo and are recently failing to even win our division? It's not really up to us to grade his winning but again it's more specific and tangible.

[huskerscott]

I said that I would put something together and 40 minutes later this is what I have. Feel free to interject and provide your insights, but for those of you who are concerned about the long-term success of the program, I feel as though the AD receiving a lot of these in the near future would speak volumes for the general demeanor of Husker Nation. We all want the best for the program so, again, please provide any insights that could ultimately bring about a product that we can all be proud of.

 

Mr. Eichorst,

 

I would like to start this letter by acknowledging my appreciation for what you have accomplished for “Husker Nation” throughout your short tenure as Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska. Student-athletes have continued to experience unprecedented levels of success both on the field, as evidenced by numerous conference championship winning programs, as well as off the field with sustained impressive graduation statistics. In addition, the upgrades to Husker athletic facilities are unparalleled and players and fans alike are guaranteed an incredible experience at any University athletic event.

 

As much as these successes are to be celebrated, I am primarily writing to you with a heavy heart over the state of the University’s most beloved athletic program: the Husker football team. Like millions across the state and the further expanses of the fan base’s reaches, I have experienced moments of joy and of pride that the vast majority of college football fans will only ever dream about. Conference championships, major bowl game victories, and national championships have all but been taken for granted in many instances and I continue to feel spoiled expecting such monumental achievements on a regular basis. More importantly, though, I have been spoiled by expecting a head coach who possesses the kind of class and composure that is the envy of fans across the country.

 

In the modern age of college football, I know that it is foolish to expect to see someone with Dr. Tom Osborne‘s stoic presence roaming the sidelines. I also know that stellar teams should be celebrated as opposed to selfishly expected. However, the football teams that the University has fielded over the last few seasons have been neither competitive in games that have mattered most, nor have they been led by a coach possessing any of Dr. Osborne’s aspirational yet attainable virtues. These teams have lacked discipline, have consistently been embarrassed in the national spotlight, and have shown a general lack of willingness to overcome adversity. These tenants are a direct reflection of the coaching staff’s, most notably the head coach’s lack of composure, lack of tact, unwillingness to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, and general pompous and unwavering loyalty to “his” people and “his” way of doing things.

 

As a result of the current coaching staff’s unwillingness to compromise on these traits, the program appears to be stuck in a stasis where it is able to easily overwhelm lesser opponents, while being just as easily overwhelmed by comparable or superior opponents. As such, the bar has been set at a “good, but not great” 9-4 record. While 9-4 is generally considered to be a commendable achievement, it must be closely scrutinized in the context of two important factors:

1. The University has experienced much greater successes throughout the modern history of its football program.

2. The head coach’s personal conduct has embarrassed the program on numerous occasions

 

Terminating a coach with the superficial credentials of the current head coach is difficult and would be closely scrutinized by both the college football community as well as by the greater American sports community. However, it would be in the best interest for the program to consider both the direct as well as the tertiary effects of retaining such an individual in such an important University position. I appreciate your attention to the matter and hope that you take these thoughts into careful consideration. Go Big Red!

You wasted 40 minutes on something that won't even make it to Eichorst desk.

 

I feel sorry for you.

[Sparker]

Winning our division was almost a given.... I honestly don't think I'm going to get involved with actively rooting for this team until Bo is gone. I'll put the games on while I do chores or work in the garage but I'm not stopping to watch anymore. TAKE THAT!

[Landlord]

Maybe put something in there that in Shawn's short time here he's seen a complete reversal in most coveted and least coveted programs between football and basketball. just sayin.

 

 

uhh no he hasn't

[wiby_NU]

 

I said that I would put something together and 40 minutes later this is what I have. Feel free to interject and provide your insights, but for those of you who are concerned about the long-term success of the program, I feel as though the AD receiving a lot of these in the near future would speak volumes for the general demeanor of Husker Nation. We all want the best for the program so, again, please provide any insights that could ultimately bring about a product that we can all be proud of.

 

Mr. Eichorst,

 

I would like to start this letter by acknowledging my appreciation for what you have accomplished for “Husker Nation” throughout your short tenure as Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska. Student-athletes have continued to experience unprecedented levels of success both on the field, as evidenced by numerous conference championship winning programs, as well as off the field with sustained impressive graduation statistics. In addition, the upgrades to Husker athletic facilities are unparalleled and players and fans alike are guaranteed an incredible experience at any University athletic event.

 

As much as these successes are to be celebrated, I am primarily writing to you with a heavy heart over the state of the University’s most beloved athletic program: the Husker football team. Like millions across the state and the further expanses of the fan base’s reaches, I have experienced moments of joy and of pride that the vast majority of college football fans will only ever dream about. Conference championships, major bowl game victories, and national championships have all but been taken for granted in many instances and I continue to feel spoiled expecting such monumental achievements on a regular basis. More importantly, though, I have been spoiled by expecting a head coach who possesses the kind of class and composure that is the envy of fans across the country.

 

In the modern age of college football, I know that it is foolish to expect to see someone with Dr. Tom Osborne‘s stoic presence roaming the sidelines. I also know that stellar teams should be celebrated as opposed to selfishly expected. However, the football teams that the University has fielded over the last few seasons have been neither competitive in games that have mattered most, nor have they been led by a coach possessing any of Dr. Osborne’s aspirational yet attainable virtues. These teams have lacked discipline, have consistently been embarrassed in the national spotlight, and have shown a general lack of willingness to overcome adversity. These tenants are a direct reflection of the coaching staff’s, most notably the head coach’s lack of composure, lack of tact, unwillingness to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, and general pompous and unwavering loyalty to “his” people and “his” way of doing things.

 

As a result of the current coaching staff’s unwillingness to compromise on these traits, the program appears to be stuck in a stasis where it is able to easily overwhelm lesser opponents, while being just as easily overwhelmed by comparable or superior opponents. As such, the bar has been set at a “good, but not great” 9-4 record. While 9-4 is generally considered to be a commendable achievement, it must be closely scrutinized in the context of two important factors:

1. The University has experienced much greater successes throughout the modern history of its football program.

2. The head coach’s personal conduct has embarrassed the program on numerous occasions

 

Terminating a coach with the superficial credentials of the current head coach is difficult and would be closely scrutinized by both the college football community as well as by the greater American sports community. However, it would be in the best interest for the program to consider both the direct as well as the tertiary effects of retaining such an individual in such an important University position. I appreciate your attention to the matter and hope that you take these thoughts into careful consideration. Go Big Red!

You wasted 40 minutes on something that won't even make it to Eichorst desk.

 

I feel sorry for you.

 

If it gets sent enough times, it will make it to his desk..Thats the point of this thread..Multiple people need to share the same viewpoints that are discussed in the letter..

[BigWillie]

If you're pissed off enough to be writing emails, your time would be better spent sending them to the Board of Regents rather than the AD.

[NebraskaHarry]

There's landlord! Where you been man? This was a fun game today, right?! Win or lose.

[huskerscott]

 

 

I said that I would put something together and 40 minutes later this is what I have. Feel free to interject and provide your insights, but for those of you who are concerned about the long-term success of the program, I feel as though the AD receiving a lot of these in the near future would speak volumes for the general demeanor of Husker Nation. We all want the best for the program so, again, please provide any insights that could ultimately bring about a product that we can all be proud of.

 

Mr. Eichorst,

 

I would like to start this letter by acknowledging my appreciation for what you have accomplished for Husker Nation throughout your short tenure as Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska. Student-athletes have continued to experience unprecedented levels of success both on the field, as evidenced by numerous conference championship winning programs, as well as off the field with sustained impressive graduation statistics. In addition, the upgrades to Husker athletic facilities are unparalleled and players and fans alike are guaranteed an incredible experience at any University athletic event.

 

As much as these successes are to be celebrated, I am primarily writing to you with a heavy heart over the state of the Universitys most beloved athletic program: the Husker football team. Like millions across the state and the further expanses of the fan bases reaches, I have experienced moments of joy and of pride that the vast majority of college football fans will only ever dream about. Conference championships, major bowl game victories, and national championships have all but been taken for granted in many instances and I continue to feel spoiled expecting such monumental achievements on a regular basis. More importantly, though, I have been spoiled by expecting a head coach who possesses the kind of class and composure that is the envy of fans across the country.

 

In the modern age of college football, I know that it is foolish to expect to see someone with Dr. Tom Osbornes stoic presence roaming the sidelines. I also know that stellar teams should be celebrated as opposed to selfishly expected. However, the football teams that the University has fielded over the last few seasons have been neither competitive in games that have mattered most, nor have they been led by a coach possessing any of Dr. Osbornes aspirational yet attainable virtues. These teams have lacked discipline, have consistently been embarrassed in the national spotlight, and have shown a general lack of willingness to overcome adversity. These tenants are a direct reflection of the coaching staffs, most notably the head coachs lack of composure, lack of tact, unwillingness to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, and general pompous and unwavering loyalty to his people and his way of doing things.

 

As a result of the current coaching staffs unwillingness to compromise on these traits, the program appears to be stuck in a stasis where it is able to easily overwhelm lesser opponents, while being just as easily overwhelmed by comparable or superior opponents. As such, the bar has been set at a good, but not great 9-4 record. While 9-4 is generally considered to be a commendable achievement, it must be closely scrutinized in the context of two important factors:

1. The University has experienced much greater successes throughout the modern history of its football program.

2. The head coachs personal conduct has embarrassed the program on numerous occasions

 

Terminating a coach with the superficial credentials of the current head coach is difficult and would be closely scrutinized by both the college football community as well as by the greater American sports community. However, it would be in the best interest for the program to consider both the direct as well as the tertiary effects of retaining such an individual in such an important University position. I appreciate your attention to the matter and hope that you take these thoughts into careful consideration. Go Big Red!

 

You wasted 40 minutes on something that won't even make it to Eichorst desk.

I feel sorry for you.

If it gets sent enough times, it will make it to his desk..Thats the point of this thread..Multiple people need to share the same viewpoints that are discussed in the letter..

So you're channeling your "hope and dreams" on a wanting a new coach in a form letter you want everybody to mail in??? Not only are you showing a lack of competence in our coach, but also our AD, Chanceller, Board of Regents and so on.

 

The only thing this will accomplish is showing how much of a bunch of lunatics our fans are.

[Landlord]

wow.

 

 

dude,

 

you are one of the best writers on the board!

[wiby_NU]

 

 

 

I said that I would put something together and 40 minutes later this is what I have. Feel free to interject and provide your insights, but for those of you who are concerned about the long-term success of the program, I feel as though the AD receiving a lot of these in the near future would speak volumes for the general demeanor of Husker Nation. We all want the best for the program so, again, please provide any insights that could ultimately bring about a product that we can all be proud of.

 

Mr. Eichorst,

 

I would like to start this letter by acknowledging my appreciation for what you have accomplished for Husker Nation throughout your short tenure as Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska. Student-athletes have continued to experience unprecedented levels of success both on the field, as evidenced by numerous conference championship winning programs, as well as off the field with sustained impressive graduation statistics. In addition, the upgrades to Husker athletic facilities are unparalleled and players and fans alike are guaranteed an incredible experience at any University athletic event.

 

As much as these successes are to be celebrated, I am primarily writing to you with a heavy heart over the state of the Universitys most beloved athletic program: the Husker football team. Like millions across the state and the further expanses of the fan bases reaches, I have experienced moments of joy and of pride that the vast majority of college football fans will only ever dream about. Conference championships, major bowl game victories, and national championships have all but been taken for granted in many instances and I continue to feel spoiled expecting such monumental achievements on a regular basis. More importantly, though, I have been spoiled by expecting a head coach who possesses the kind of class and composure that is the envy of fans across the country.

 

In the modern age of college football, I know that it is foolish to expect to see someone with Dr. Tom Osbornes stoic presence roaming the sidelines. I also know that stellar teams should be celebrated as opposed to selfishly expected. However, the football teams that the University has fielded over the last few seasons have been neither competitive in games that have mattered most, nor have they been led by a coach possessing any of Dr. Osbornes aspirational yet attainable virtues. These teams have lacked discipline, have consistently been embarrassed in the national spotlight, and have shown a general lack of willingness to overcome adversity. These tenants are a direct reflection of the coaching staffs, most notably the head coachs lack of composure, lack of tact, unwillingness to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, and general pompous and unwavering loyalty to his people and his way of doing things.

 

As a result of the current coaching staffs unwillingness to compromise on these traits, the program appears to be stuck in a stasis where it is able to easily overwhelm lesser opponents, while being just as easily overwhelmed by comparable or superior opponents. As such, the bar has been set at a good, but not great 9-4 record. While 9-4 is generally considered to be a commendable achievement, it must be closely scrutinized in the context of two important factors:

1. The University has experienced much greater successes throughout the modern history of its football program.

2. The head coachs personal conduct has embarrassed the program on numerous occasions

 

Terminating a coach with the superficial credentials of the current head coach is difficult and would be closely scrutinized by both the college football community as well as by the greater American sports community. However, it would be in the best interest for the program to consider both the direct as well as the tertiary effects of retaining such an individual in such an important University position. I appreciate your attention to the matter and hope that you take these thoughts into careful consideration. Go Big Red!

You wasted 40 minutes on something that won't even make it to Eichorst desk.

I feel sorry for you.

If it gets sent enough times, it will make it to his desk..Thats the point of this thread..Multiple people need to share the same viewpoints that are discussed in the letter..

So your channeling your "hope and dreams" on a wanting a new coach in a form letter you want everybody to mail in??? Not only are you showing a lack of competence in our coach, but also our AD, Chanceller, Board of Regents and so on.

 

The only thing this will accomplish is showing how much of a lunatics our fans are.

 

This is Husker nation..what else can we be "lunatics" about. The coach is pretty incompetent..Im not sure you can argue that. Where is he calling out the AD, chancellor, and board of regents in the letter?

[Count 'Bility]

 

Maybe put something in there that in Shawn's short time here he's seen a complete reversal in most coveted and least coveted programs between football and basketball. just sayin.

 

 

uhh no he hasn't

 

Youre right. I was a little extreme. Football isnt the least coveted sport.

 

Yet.

[huskerscott]

 

 

 

 

I said that I would put something together and 40 minutes later this is what I have. Feel free to interject and provide your insights, but for those of you who are concerned about the long-term success of the program, I feel as though the AD receiving a lot of these in the near future would speak volumes for the general demeanor of Husker Nation. We all want the best for the program so, again, please provide any insights that could ultimately bring about a product that we can all be proud of.

 

Mr. Eichorst,

 

I would like to start this letter by acknowledging my appreciation for what you have accomplished for Husker Nation throughout your short tenure as Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska. Student-athletes have continued to experience unprecedented levels of success both on the field, as evidenced by numerous conference championship winning programs, as well as off the field with sustained impressive graduation statistics. In addition, the upgrades to Husker athletic facilities are unparalleled and players and fans alike are guaranteed an incredible experience at any University athletic event.

 

As much as these successes are to be celebrated, I am primarily writing to you with a heavy heart over the state of the Universitys most beloved athletic program: the Husker football team. Like millions across the state and the further expanses of the fan bases reaches, I have experienced moments of joy and of pride that the vast majority of college football fans will only ever dream about. Conference championships, major bowl game victories, and national championships have all but been taken for granted in many instances and I continue to feel spoiled expecting such monumental achievements on a regular basis. More importantly, though, I have been spoiled by expecting a head coach who possesses the kind of class and composure that is the envy of fans across the country.

 

In the modern age of college football, I know that it is foolish to expect to see someone with Dr. Tom Osbornes stoic presence roaming the sidelines. I also know that stellar teams should be celebrated as opposed to selfishly expected. However, the football teams that the University has fielded over the last few seasons have been neither competitive in games that have mattered most, nor have they been led by a coach possessing any of Dr. Osbornes aspirational yet attainable virtues. These teams have lacked discipline, have consistently been embarrassed in the national spotlight, and have shown a general lack of willingness to overcome adversity. These tenants are a direct reflection of the coaching staffs, most notably the head coachs lack of composure, lack of tact, unwillingness to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, and general pompous and unwavering loyalty to his people and his way of doing things.

 

As a result of the current coaching staffs unwillingness to compromise on these traits, the program appears to be stuck in a stasis where it is able to easily overwhelm lesser opponents, while being just as easily overwhelmed by comparable or superior opponents. As such, the bar has been set at a good, but not great 9-4 record. While 9-4 is generally considered to be a commendable achievement, it must be closely scrutinized in the context of two important factors:

1. The University has experienced much greater successes throughout the modern history of its football program.

2. The head coachs personal conduct has embarrassed the program on numerous occasions

 

Terminating a coach with the superficial credentials of the current head coach is difficult and would be closely scrutinized by both the college football community as well as by the greater American sports community. However, it would be in the best interest for the program to consider both the direct as well as the tertiary effects of retaining such an individual in such an important University position. I appreciate your attention to the matter and hope that you take these thoughts into careful consideration. Go Big Red!

 

You wasted 40 minutes on something that won't even make it to Eichorst desk.

I feel sorry for you.

If it gets sent enough times, it will make it to his desk..Thats the point of this thread..Multiple people need to share the same viewpoints that are discussed in the letter..

So your channeling your "hope and dreams" on a wanting a new coach in a form letter you want everybody to mail in??? Not only are you showing a lack of competence in our coach, but also our AD, Chanceller, Board of Regents and so on.

The only thing this will accomplish is showing how much of a lunatics our fans are.

This is Husker nation..what else can we be "lunatics" about. The coach is pretty incompetent..Im not sure you can argue that. Where is he calling out the AD, chancellor, and board of regents in the letter?

. Never said he was calling them out. Like someone a few posts back. You are wasting your time going sending it to the AD. Need to go board of regents or higher. The decision will ultimately rest with them.