You guys need to take a cue from Arizona State fans

[nittanylionstorm07]

I was thinking the other day how the Michigan and Nebraska openings and how they are filled could have a huge impact as far as improving the Big 10's perception by injecting life into their respective programs thereby positively affecting the conference image as a whole at the same time.

 

Again I ask do you seem teams like Bama, FSU or any top 10 team making a hire like this?

Exactly this. This hire is pretty much ensuring embarrassing results for the conference.

[L Oquence]

Something to note. Someone mentioned Bama.... Alabama wanted Riley awhile back... Usc has tried to get him twice.

[nittanylionstorm07]

Something to note. Someone mentioned Bama.... Alabama wanted Riley awhile back... Usc has tried to get him twice.

When? When Alabama hired Mike Shula?

 

I think things have changed a bit since then.

[skersfan]

Not who I wanted. But fans seldom get what they want. Let the guy get his feet on the ground, hit the recruiting road, and see where it all turns out. Benning is saying it is a great hire. Most thought Coach Riley would never leave his home town, has turned down some big programs, and works in a very hard area to recruit to. He has good ties to recruiting in California.

 

I know a lot are not happy, but it is what it is. We need to be positive for the kids and the new staff. Coach Riley needs our help now.

[nittanylionstorm07]

Not who I wanted. But fans seldom get what they want. Let the guy get his feet on the ground, hit the recruiting road, and see where it all turns out. Benning is saying it is a great hire. Most thought Coach Riley would never leave his home town, has turned down some big programs, and works in a very hard area to recruit to. He has good ties to recruiting in California.

 

I know a lot are not happy, but it is what it is. We need to be positive for the kids and the new staff. Coach Riley needs our help now.

This attitude just doesn't make sense to me. All of the signs are there that this is a horrible hire. Yes he's a nice guy and it would suck to pull his offer, but Shawn Eichorst is the one who put everyone into this mess, not Riley.

[knapplc]

Some Nittany Lion fan doesn't like Mike Riley.

 

 

Almost every coach, player & journalist who've chimed in on this hire think it's great.

 

 

 

So much for that.

[SWAMI]

Is he quitting his job at FOX news? What were his Vegas odds? Now we need to fire the AD!

[junior4949]

No they aren't. Had we have made this hire five years ago people would be ecstatic.

[nittanylionstorm07]

Some Nittany Lion fan doesn't like Mike Riley.

 

 

Almost every coach, player & journalist who've chimed in on this hire think it's great.

 

 

 

So much for that.

Everyone said Ty Willingham was a great hire because he was such a nice guy too.

 

We beat Oregon State 45-14 a few years ago. If you think the B1G teams are scared of playing him, then you're kidding yourself.

[olddominionhusker]

I was thinking the other day how the Michigan and Nebraska openings and how they are filled could have a huge impact as far as improving the Big 10's perception by injecting life into their respective programs thereby positively affecting the conference image as a whole at the same time. So much for that thought Nebraska.

 

Again I ask do you seem teams like Bama, FSU or any top 10 team making a hire like this?

Auburn hired Chisik after a horrible record at ISU didnt they? Then he won an NC. Was Malzhan a big hire? I dont remember on him

[darkhorse85]

 

Some Nittany Lion fan doesn't like Mike Riley.

 

 

Almost every coach, player & journalist who've chimed in on this hire think it's great.

 

 

 

So much for that.

Everyone said Ty Willingham was a great hire because he was such a nice guy too.

 

We beat Oregon State 45-14 a few years ago. If you think the B1G teams are scared of playing him, then you're kidding yourself.

 

 

And this year you lost to Northwestern and Illinois...

[olddominionhusker]

Not that Im a big booster by any means but i usually try and do 500-1000 a year to the program. Thats not happening this year. I'm not local so I dont have any seats to give up.

[knapplc]

Some reactions to the hire:

 

George Schroeder @GeorgeSchroeder ·

Just landed to news of Mike Riley to Nebraska. Truly stunning — but that is a GREAT hire.

 

Scott Shanle ‏@scottshanle

After hearing from many people who know Mike Riley personally I am optimistic about the future of @Huskers football.

Dan Hoppen ‏@danhoppen

Mike Riley was heavily rumored to replace Pete Carroll at USC in 2010, Dennis Franchione at Alabama in 2002. He must like NU’s prospects.

Mike Farrell ‏@rivalsmike

I may be in the minority here but I like the Riley hire for #Huskers better than the McElwain hire for #Gators. Thoughts?

Zach Hannon ‏@_HannonZach72

I stand behind you @Coach_Riley ! I love Coach Bo and all my coaches, now it's a new era. I'm a husker through and through. #GBR

Jay Glazer ‏@JayGlazer

"@CFBONFOX: NEWS: #Nebraska hires Oregon State's Mike Riley to replace Bo Pelini>>Good for Riley, one of the nicest guys I ever met in NFL

Mark McMillian ‏@MarkMcMillian29

If Mike Riley offered my son or any kid I coach I would send them in a heartbeat this man is all about the kids & families #GBR #Nebraska

Rich Kaipust ‏@RKaipustOWH

I liked this poll back in September because it was a vote of coaching peers -- and Mike Riley scored high on it http://es.pn/1Dc1ACC

Brian Christopherson ‏@HuskerExtraBC

Remember this when viewing Riley's record at OSU. MT @Hlas Oregon State had 28 straight losing football seasons, from '71 thru '98.

Jay Foreman ‏@foreman5655

A few things that will be different:player development and pro off!! That alone I'm cool with! Chips in!#HuskerNation

Greg Sharpe ‏@SharpeGreg

Excited to meet and work with @Coach_Riley can't wait to begin the next chapter of Husker Football. GBR!

Brock Huard ‏@BrockESPN

No one in CFB I'd trust more with my son in his program than new NEB Coach Mike Riley. Judge this hire after you see the staff he assembles

John Bishop ‏@JohnBishop71

#Huskers could double Riley's OSU salary and still be on budget with last year. Look for assistant salary pool to be strong.

B. Reilly ‏@brandonreilly01

Idk why everyone's being so negative, give the guy a chance. I mean he has a solid last name that should count for something. Let's get it!

Jon Nyatawa ‏@JonNyatawa

“He has done more with less at Oregon St than almost any coach I know" -- former NU AD Bill Byrne

That's just a few of the tweets that have rolled across my screen since the announcement. Those are local & national media, current & former Husker players, and various guys around the country who know Riley.

There are dozens, if not hundreds more.

So let's take a cue from current Husker Brandon Reilly and give the guy a chance before going batsh#t insane over this hire.

[Blackshirt_Revival]

 

 

Some Nittany Lion fan doesn't like Mike Riley.

 

 

Almost every coach, player & journalist who've chimed in on this hire think it's great.

 

 

 

So much for that.

Everyone said Ty Willingham was a great hire because he was such a nice guy too.

 

We beat Oregon State 45-14 a few years ago. If you think the B1G teams are scared of playing him, then you're kidding yourself.

 

 

And this year you lost to Northwestern and Illinois...

 

 

Which supports his argument even more.

[nittanylionstorm07]

 

 

I was thinking the other day how the Michigan and Nebraska openings and how they are filled could have a huge impact as far as improving the Big 10's perception by injecting life into their respective programs thereby positively affecting the conference image as a whole at the same time. So much for that thought Nebraska.

 

Again I ask do you seem teams like Bama, FSU or any top 10 team making a hire like this?

Auburn hired Chisik after a horrible record at ISU didnt they? Then he won an NC. Was Malzhan a big hire? I dont remember on him

Malzahn was the OC at Auburn when they won the NC. He left right after that and they progressively got much worse. He gets hired as head coach and they immediately became much better.