Popular Post NUance Posted December 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2014 I was one of the few people on HB, and probly in all of Husker nation, who was *not* in favor of firing Pelini. (Not a popular position to maintain this past month or so.) My biggest fear was that we'd get snubbed by our main target and then sit twisting in the wind for several weeks while our AD approached a laundry list of HC candidates. This is basically what happened the last time we got on the HC hiring carousel. But it didn't happen this time. Eichorst made the announcement posthaste after the last regular season game. Then promptly went out and landed his guy. IN FOUR FREAKING DAYS!! Eichorst got Mike Riley in place so fast that we likely won't miss a beat pulling in the 2015 recruiting class. And I have all confidence that Riley will be able to calm down the rebellious Husker football players, and bring them back into the fold. Instead of setting us back two years (like last time), we're poised to step up to the next level. Way to go Shawn Eichorst! Way to execute when it matters!! 1 12 Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If what I've read about Mike holds true, he should be a great fit for Husker Nation. And if what MLB 51 put in his status update holds true, oh man! Next season could be fun! Quote Link to comment
jjamuss Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I think you are alone on that one. SE is the devil. 3 Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I'm with you all the way, NUance! Quote Link to comment
Vizsla1 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Time will tell. 100% N. GBR Quote Link to comment
MLB 51 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I was one of the few people on HB, and probly in all of Husker nation, who was *not* in favor of firing Pelini. (Not a popular position to maintain this past month or so.) My biggest fear was that we'd get snubbed by our main target and then sit twisting in the wind for several weeks while our AD approached a laundry list of HC candidates. This is basically what happened the last time we got on the HC hiring carousel. But it didn't happen this time. Eichorst made the announcement posthaste after the last regular season game. Then promptly went out and landed his guy. IN FOUR FREAKING DAYS!! Eichorst got Mike Riley in place so fast that we likely won't miss a beat pulling in the 2015 recruiting class. And I have all confidence that Riley will be able to calm down the rebellious Husker football players, and bring them back into the fold. Instead of setting us back two years (like last time), we're poised to step up to the next level. Way to go Shawn Eichorst! Way to execute when it matters!! This was pretty much how I felt as well. Quote Link to comment
Notre Dame Joe Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It is clear Dr Eichorst had it in his head that Riley was a diamond in the rough. So he just had to wait until he could get a pretext to fire Pellini. Well, that's quite a gamble on Eichorst because HE will be the one run out of town if Riley doesn't pay off. Best of luck Huskers. Fwiw I've always said that Riley should be Notre Dame's emergency hire. 1 Quote Link to comment
TrueHuskerFan Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If what I've read about Mike holds true, he should be a great fit for Husker Nation. And if what MLB 51 put in his status update holds true, oh man! Next season could be fun! MLB 51? Can you help me out here, been at work today and I don't really have time to read everything... Thanks Quote Link to comment
AZHusker33 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I can't add anything, I am getting more jazzed by this hire as time goes by... 1 Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If what I've read about Mike holds true, he should be a great fit for Husker Nation. And if what MLB 51 put in his status update holds true, oh man! Next season could be fun! MLB 51? Can you help me out here, been at work today and I don't really have time to read everything... Thanks Try www.MLB51.com If that doesn't work for ya, your internets machine is broken. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I absolutely applaud Eichorst's approach and decision, regardless of the outcome. 2 Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Eichorst got exactly what he was looking for. Say what you want, Eichorst is extremely organized, knows exactly what he wants and got it. Now, I hope Riley wins games because they are now attached at the hip. 1 Quote Link to comment
74Hunter Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It was a bold move, no doubt. He moved swiftly and stealthy. But there is no way of knowing whether this was choice #1 or #21. Quote Link to comment
krc1995 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Eichorst is one man I do not want to play poker with. I'm impressed 1 1 Quote Link to comment
grandpasknee Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Although the sock puppet dude kind of missed the actual choice, I think he made one very good point, over and over. The "Ginger Assassin" may just deserve that title. I don't believe I saw even one mention of Riley as a candidate. Going with that assumption, that Eichhorst is ninja-ish in his craft, I have found that after my initial disappointment (how could I not be disappointed for a minute or two after following "the" thread for 4+ days), I believe in this decision wholeheartedly. Just read another thread the quotes Riley as saying his biggest job now will be to hire a staff that knows more than he does (he said it better). That further solidifies my trust that this thing is going to work out very good. A solid character at the helm. Willing to delegate the trench work to "those that know how". By many accounts a great recruiter and a great developer of young men, both in the ways of life and football. I'm all in. Quote Link to comment
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