At what point do we stop bringing up Bo to defend Riley?

[BigRedBuster]

 

 

 

Soooo....us coming back in the game has nothing to do with our team playing better. It's all about Miami "let us" back in.

That's what the commentators broadcasting the game said. It doesn't mean that they are right, but they probably more objective than many of us here.

 

 

 

Can't find the link right now, but several days ago there was a post where a number of national analysts said that NU was the best 1-2 team in the country. I assume they're objective also.

 

 

And who is our competition for that title?

 

Well, a few would be:

 

Virginia

Texas

South Carolina

Arkansas

[Kernal]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look, I know we are only 3 games into the Mike Riley tenure, and that Riley is playing with a roster that was put together nearly 100% by Bo and the previous staff. But, at what point do we stop bringing up the negatives of Bo and his staff, just in the effort to defend Mike Riley and his staff?

 

I fully supported the firing of Bo. Although I didn't care as much about his sideline demeanor as most fans, Bo's win-loss record and performance in big games wasn't getting it done.

 

When Mike Riley was hired, I fully knew he who he was, and was aware of his performance at Oregon State. He had some good and bad years at OSU, in a very difficult situation. But, I could understand a lot of concerns with him from fans.

 

I came into this season with moderate expectations. I was very concerned about the overall talent and depth on the team. But, I thought that Riley and his staff could get the team to improve in the on-field performance. The first 3 games have produced extremely mixed results. Yes, the BYU game was lost on a fluke Hail Mary, but NU was also almost blown out in the first half and didn't finish the game in the 4th. The Miami game was also very alarming. I think Miami has more speed and talent than NU, but that doesn't excuse the poor start, lack of execution, and overall lifelessness shown for most of the game. A 1-2 record is still a 1-2 record. Yes, BYU and Miami are good teams, but it's not like NU was starting out with 2 teams ranked in the top ten.

 

I state the above because it seems like whenever someone brings up negative items regarding the Riley and the new staff, it seems like someone has to follow-up with a negative point or comparison to Bo. Yes, I guess it's good to see a calm demeanor on the sidelines, but it doesn't do much good if the coach doesn't win. Yes, it's a positive is a good representative of the University, handles the media well, and is universally well-liked. But, frankly, those are minor aspects of a coach for me, and winning is the biggest aspect of a coach for me. But, all of these "positives" about Riley seem to be in comparison to the previous guy. When can we let it go with Bo (insert Frozen GIF) and just talk about Riley and his team's performance, and not have every thread be a comparison to Riley and Bo?

 

A lot of the criticism of Riley is veiled defense of Pelini, which we saw in full bloom following the first game with threads such as "I hope you're happy now."

 

There's no legitimate justification for the Riley hate after one, two or three games, and there's no explanation other than Pelini's fans are still butthurt. I wish they would take their carnival to Youngstown where I understand Pelini has gotten the old gang back together again.

 

But there's plenty of room for Riley doubt, regardless of how you felt about Pelini. I know a lot of guys that hated Pelini and couldn't wait for him to get fired, and who are also completely disgusted with the Riley hire. It's rarely accurate to generalize a group of people based on one single criteria.

 

You can judge Riley on the fact that he has played on National TV twice and both were close losses, he has yet to be blown out, 408 made that a habit.

 

Huge progress right there....

 

If Miami had not in essence let us back into the game with their undisciplined play, they would have blown us out of Miami by 4 scores.

 

Soooo....us coming back in the game has nothing to do with our team playing better. It's all about Miami "let us" back in.

 

Nope, I did not say that. What I am saying is if Miami had not opened the door and made it much easier by committing several bone headed penalties, there would not have been the opportunity for that comeback. The comeback was great to watch, but at the same time very disappointing to see why it was even needed in the first place...

 

 

I agree with you it was disappointing Nebraska needed the comeback in the first place. I would have liked them to play better in the first quarter, especially with pass defense and pass catching.

 

But why do you excuse Miami's "boneheaded" 4th quarter but not Nebraska's equally boneheaded 1st quarter?

[Kernal]

 

 

Soooo....us coming back in the game has nothing to do with our team playing better. It's all about Miami "let us" back in.

That's what the commentators broadcasting the game said. It doesn't mean that they are right, but they probably more objective than many of us here.

 

 

 

Can't find the link right now, but several days ago there was a post where a number of national analysts said that NU was the best 1-2 team in the country. I assume they're objective also.

 

 

Being the best 2-loss team in the country is great if it's December. Let's hope we don't become the best 4-, 5-, or 6-loss team in the country by then.

[ColoradoHusk]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look, I know we are only 3 games into the Mike Riley tenure, and that Riley is playing with a roster that was put together nearly 100% by Bo and the previous staff. But, at what point do we stop bringing up the negatives of Bo and his staff, just in the effort to defend Mike Riley and his staff?

 

I fully supported the firing of Bo. Although I didn't care as much about his sideline demeanor as most fans, Bo's win-loss record and performance in big games wasn't getting it done.

 

When Mike Riley was hired, I fully knew he who he was, and was aware of his performance at Oregon State. He had some good and bad years at OSU, in a very difficult situation. But, I could understand a lot of concerns with him from fans.

 

I came into this season with moderate expectations. I was very concerned about the overall talent and depth on the team. But, I thought that Riley and his staff could get the team to improve in the on-field performance. The first 3 games have produced extremely mixed results. Yes, the BYU game was lost on a fluke Hail Mary, but NU was also almost blown out in the first half and didn't finish the game in the 4th. The Miami game was also very alarming. I think Miami has more speed and talent than NU, but that doesn't excuse the poor start, lack of execution, and overall lifelessness shown for most of the game. A 1-2 record is still a 1-2 record. Yes, BYU and Miami are good teams, but it's not like NU was starting out with 2 teams ranked in the top ten.

 

I state the above because it seems like whenever someone brings up negative items regarding the Riley and the new staff, it seems like someone has to follow-up with a negative point or comparison to Bo. Yes, I guess it's good to see a calm demeanor on the sidelines, but it doesn't do much good if the coach doesn't win. Yes, it's a positive is a good representative of the University, handles the media well, and is universally well-liked. But, frankly, those are minor aspects of a coach for me, and winning is the biggest aspect of a coach for me. But, all of these "positives" about Riley seem to be in comparison to the previous guy. When can we let it go with Bo (insert Frozen GIF) and just talk about Riley and his team's performance, and not have every thread be a comparison to Riley and Bo?

 

A lot of the criticism of Riley is veiled defense of Pelini, which we saw in full bloom following the first game with threads such as "I hope you're happy now."

 

There's no legitimate justification for the Riley hate after one, two or three games, and there's no explanation other than Pelini's fans are still butthurt. I wish they would take their carnival to Youngstown where I understand Pelini has gotten the old gang back together again.

 

But there's plenty of room for Riley doubt, regardless of how you felt about Pelini. I know a lot of guys that hated Pelini and couldn't wait for him to get fired, and who are also completely disgusted with the Riley hire. It's rarely accurate to generalize a group of people based on one single criteria.

 

You can judge Riley on the fact that he has played on National TV twice and both were close losses, he has yet to be blown out, 408 made that a habit.

 

Huge progress right there....

 

If Miami had not in essence let us back into the game with their undisciplined play, they would have blown us out of Miami by 4 scores.

 

Soooo....us coming back in the game has nothing to do with our team playing better. It's all about Miami "let us" back in.

 

Nope, I did not say that. What I am saying is if Miami had not opened the door and made it much easier by committing several bone headed penalties, there would not have been the opportunity for that comeback. The comeback was great to watch, but at the same time very disappointing to see why it was even needed in the first place...

 

 

I agree with you it was disappointing Nebraska needed the comeback in the first place. I would have liked them to play better in the first quarter, especially with pass defense and pass catching.

 

But why do you excuse Miami's "boneheaded" 4th quarter but not Nebraska's equally boneheaded 1st quarter?

 

I guarantee you Miami fan's aren't excusing Golden for that boneheaded 4th quarter.

[knapplc]

Golden's overtime "coaching" was even more bone-headed. We were a holding penalty away from double overtime. Nobody's talking about this, but the game-winning field goal hooked sharp right, and didn't make it inside the upright by much. That was after a five-yard penalty. Five more yards and that kick misses wide right, or doinks off the upright.

 

I could not believe he kept running play after play after play when they got the ball at the 12 1/2 after the penalty. You run one play - QB running to the spot the kicker prefers - and you kick the field goal. A fumbled snap, a stupid penalty... Golden was playing with fire at the end there.

[Mavric]

 

 

 

 

Soooo....us coming back in the game has nothing to do with our team playing better. It's all about Miami "let us" back in.

That's what the commentators broadcasting the game said. It doesn't mean that they are right, but they probably more objective than many of us here.

 

 

 

Can't find the link right now, but several days ago there was a post where a number of national analysts said that NU was the best 1-2 team in the country. I assume they're objective also.

 

 

And who is our competition for that title?

 

Well, a few would be:

 

Virginia

Texas

South Carolina

Arkansas

 

 

So two teams that were 7-6 last year, one that was 6-7 and one that was 5-7.

[ColoradoHusk]

Golden's overtime "coaching" was even more bone-headed. We were a holding penalty away from double overtime. Nobody's talking about this, but the game-winning field goal hooked sharp right, and didn't make it inside the upright by much. That was after a five-yard penalty. Five more yards and that kick misses wide right, or doinks off the upright.

 

I could not believe he kept running play after play after play when they got the ball at the 12 1/2 after the penalty. You run one play - QB running to the spot the kicker prefers - and you kick the field goal. A fumbled snap, a stupid penalty... Golden was playing with fire at the end there.

I don't think Golden is the President of the Miami chapter of MENSA.

[BigRedBuster]

 

 

 

 

 

Soooo....us coming back in the game has nothing to do with our team playing better. It's all about Miami "let us" back in.

That's what the commentators broadcasting the game said. It doesn't mean that they are right, but they probably more objective than many of us here.

 

 

 

Can't find the link right now, but several days ago there was a post where a number of national analysts said that NU was the best 1-2 team in the country. I assume they're objective also.

 

 

And who is our competition for that title?

 

Well, a few would be:

 

Virginia

Texas

South Carolina

Arkansas

 

 

So two teams that were 7-6 last year, one that was 6-7 and one that was 5-7.

 

Hey...I didn't say it was an impressive list. I just listed the ones that at some point in their recent past has had some success.

 

One thing is that none of those are working with a completely new staff.

[TGHusker]

When Alex Lewis states that he is done playing for the state of Nebraska! There is a lot of 408 left in this team.

 

That right there is all you need to know.

what is the 408? I know it is a reference to Bo but how?

 

Never mind - I just saw the answer in another post above. It makes sense

[BigRedBuster]

 

When Alex Lewis states that he is done playing for the state of Nebraska! There is a lot of 408 left in this team.

 

That right there is all you need to know.

what is the 408? I know it is a reference to Bo but how?

 

It's a very worn out way of referring to Bo based on how many yards one RB ran against his defense.

[cornographic]

Bo who?

[GBRedneck]

 

 

 

 

 

can we ask when are people going to stop bringing up Bo to attack Riley?

Riley's .500 career record over several decades and zero conference championships in his career is enough on it's own. I would guess Pelini and his direct deposit are doing just fine.

Look up Nick Sabans record prior to LSU. Stellar

 

Saban had only been a head coach a few years prior to LSU......and never had a losing season. Riley has a 9 loss season in recent years.

 

Stop attacking Riley!!!

 

How is stating Riley's OSU losses for 2011 an attack?

 

It was a joke. If you point out that Riley's lifetime W/L record as a head coach is 148-148, some consider that a personal attack on Riley. I think it's kind of an offshoot of the "participation ribbon" mentality.

[GBRedneck]

 

 

Soooo....us coming back in the game has nothing to do with our team playing better. It's all about Miami "let us" back in.

That's what the commentators broadcasting the game said. It doesn't mean that they are right, but they probably more objective than many of us here.

 

 

 

Can't find the link right now, but several days ago there was a post where a number of national analysts said that NU was the best 1-2 team in the country. I assume they're objective also.

 

Woohoo! We're the tallest midget!

[zoogs]

Got some lovely glass half full people in here. Real pleasant folk to chat with, I'm sure.

[BigRedBuster]

Got some lovely glass half full people in here. Real pleasant folk to chat with, I'm sure.

I've found it's more fun to be a fan that way.