I'm not at all negative about Pelini. I think he has a good chance to be a good coach for NU.I've met negative people like yourself. You're ready to lose before the game is even played. I disagree with you wholeheartedly.I wouldn't want to dis Bo, far from it. What do you think the chances are that he will be one of the greatest coaches in college football? The odds suggest he doesn't have much of a chance. Very few coaches make that list.Also, is your negative statement about Plelini's career at NU not being up to the quality of Osborne's evidence of your own lack of respect showing?
I'll sure will give him a chance, and I really do hope for the best. But, the odds are against him, as I am sure you understand. Bob Devaney, and Tom Osborne are a big act to live up to. It is unlikely that Bo will be that good. It's not at all negative, just true. We had an incredible run with Devaney and Osborne. Maybe never to be seen again.
But what are the chances of any coach being as great as Osborne? Not good. He is unique.
Hey, I'm all for Pelini. I think he is a good choice. But will he be a great coach? Probably not. Most aren't ya know, even the good ones aren't as great as Os.
My guess is that Pelini will be a good thing for us. But a return to the glory days isn't likely to happen anytime soon. It's just the way football goes.
I'm all for Pelini and I will cheer for the Huskers. Just don't get disappointed if we aren't like the glory teams of the past.
I'm not sure why you (or many other people on this board) seem to think that Bo Pelini is where the program starts and ends. You may doubt him, but from what I see, he is putting together a great cast of support for the program. Anyone who thinks that Bo Pelini coming to the program is in itself going to right the ship is naive. The key to the whole equation is exactly what TO is mentoring/helping Bo to do - build a great supporting cast. TO did not work in a vaccuum, and neither will Bo. That may be where Callahan got things wrong - you need support from the ground up, and he didn't seem to want to bring that type of teamwork to the program. Ask any leader or CEO, and they will tell you that their success comes from those people around him/her who are striving for excellence.
Bo has done remarkable things already to get this program back on its feet. I think he will be around for a while (more than his other mentor Frank), and I think within 4 years we will be vying for a National Championship. Add the talent to the scheme to the determination of this entire program, and you will see success. The difference between Callahan and Pelini will be the tradition and support of others in the program who will be able to contribute.