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Callahan comments on his coaching staff-
Callahan on defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove: “Not only is he a friend, but he is a true professional in every respect,” Callahan said. “I brought Kevin here from the University of Wisconsin because of his expertise, and because of his ability to direct a defense at a championship level."
Callahan on defensive backs coach Phil Elmassion: "He has enormous experience in the area of defensive backfield play,” Callahan said. “He’s coached several pros that have gone onto the National Football League. His experience factor alone, and the knowledge that he brings and the expertise that he brings to the table from a technical aspect will only enhance our defense.”
Callahan on defensive line coach John Blake: “He’s a very important hire for me because of his ability to not only coach the defensive line at a high level, but also to recruit at a high level. John is a great individual to be around on a daily basis. He’s high energy, motivated and he’ excited about bringing quality players in.
"I know the job he's done in the past because I used to but heads with him as a line coach at Philadelphia when he was the defensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys. So that is a real key hire for us, and one that I’m extremely proud of."
Callahan on offensive line coach Dennis Wagner: “He is a person I have great respect for,” Callahan said. “He’s an individual that I considered many times hiring on the professional level. He is a coach that has expertise in offensive line play predicated on his experience with his previous head coach—Pat Hill.
"Dennis is an individual that we can bring in here, and that can infuse our team with professional techniques and give our guys the instruction that they need to execute at a high level."
Callahan on Scott Downing and Turner Gill: “We’ve hired and retained Scott Downing as our tight ends coach. We’ve also retained Turner Gill and assigned him to wide receivers.”
Callahan on hiring the remainder of the staff: “I have not made a determination on the running backs coach at this point or outside linebackers. And I’m hoping still that we can get Jay Norvell to come here to Nebraska, and possibly rectify the situation that he’s currently under with the Oakland Raiders.
"That would be a big boost if that could occur, and if it’s not him, we’ll go in another direction.”
Footnote: Callahan said that the offensive coordinator he hires will serve as his “eyes in the sky.” During the games Callahan will call the plays from the sideline, and the offensive coordinator in the booth will apprise him of the defensive schemes. Callahan's offensive coordinator will also serve as the QB coach.
Callahan comments on his coaching staff-
Callahan on defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove: “Not only is he a friend, but he is a true professional in every respect,” Callahan said. “I brought Kevin here from the University of Wisconsin because of his expertise, and because of his ability to direct a defense at a championship level."
Callahan on defensive backs coach Phil Elmassion: "He has enormous experience in the area of defensive backfield play,” Callahan said. “He’s coached several pros that have gone onto the National Football League. His experience factor alone, and the knowledge that he brings and the expertise that he brings to the table from a technical aspect will only enhance our defense.”
Callahan on defensive line coach John Blake: “He’s a very important hire for me because of his ability to not only coach the defensive line at a high level, but also to recruit at a high level. John is a great individual to be around on a daily basis. He’s high energy, motivated and he’ excited about bringing quality players in.
"I know the job he's done in the past because I used to but heads with him as a line coach at Philadelphia when he was the defensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys. So that is a real key hire for us, and one that I’m extremely proud of."
Callahan on offensive line coach Dennis Wagner: “He is a person I have great respect for,” Callahan said. “He’s an individual that I considered many times hiring on the professional level. He is a coach that has expertise in offensive line play predicated on his experience with his previous head coach—Pat Hill.
"Dennis is an individual that we can bring in here, and that can infuse our team with professional techniques and give our guys the instruction that they need to execute at a high level."
Callahan on Scott Downing and Turner Gill: “We’ve hired and retained Scott Downing as our tight ends coach. We’ve also retained Turner Gill and assigned him to wide receivers.”
Callahan on hiring the remainder of the staff: “I have not made a determination on the running backs coach at this point or outside linebackers. And I’m hoping still that we can get Jay Norvell to come here to Nebraska, and possibly rectify the situation that he’s currently under with the Oakland Raiders.
"That would be a big boost if that could occur, and if it’s not him, we’ll go in another direction.”
Footnote: Callahan said that the offensive coordinator he hires will serve as his “eyes in the sky.” During the games Callahan will call the plays from the sideline, and the offensive coordinator in the booth will apprise him of the defensive schemes. Callahan's offensive coordinator will also serve as the QB coach.