Did Nebraska learn its lesson?

[Ratt Mhule]

So......don't let Bo go because we all know what happens when you fire a coach. You get Bill Callahan.

The article said nothing about not letting Bo - or Frank - go. It talked about the method used.

It's obvious you want Pelini gone. But actually read the stuff you're commenting on before you comment. It'll make for better conversation.

No knapp. Maybe its you missing the point of the article or my point in general. I read the article last night or early this morning for your info.

Frank clearly did not have the support of Steve Pederson or Perlman. As wrong as it was, Frank was let go.

So what is this mistake Sipple is referring to Knapp? It was a mistake to let Frank go? Or it was a mistake not to support him while he was in his role as HC?

Let me ask you this. If you as a Athletic Director don't believe in the current football coach, why would you vocally and publicly show him support? Why would you come out and lie to people?

If Shawn Eichorst does support Bo, what good would it have done him to come out weeks ago and state that? If this team melts down afterward does he change his mind? Wouldn't that then make him look like an a$$?

Put the story together Knapp. What mistake should we not make again? You tell me. The way I took it was Sipple saying the Athletic director and Perlman should not make the mistake of letting this coach go. Support this coach AD and Perlman! What else are you get hearing from it that I am not? If they don't support Bo, they don't support him, why should they publicly state the opposite if this is actually the case.

I agree. Sipple isn't capable of viewing this objectively or of engaging in actual journalism. He's a Pelini fanboy who's actively campaigning for his buddy to keep his job.

Then read DC. He's the exact opposite of SS

 

[Foppa]

On the cusp of the Iowa game, with silence aplenty coming from the AD's office, questions linger about the fate of this coaching staff.

We've been down this road before. Nearly identically.

Did NU learn from Solich's in-house battles in '03?
Long story short, Pederson fired Solich the day after Nebraska's regular season-ending triumph Nov. 29 at Colorado -- 10 years ago today. The Huskers were 9-3 overall and 5-3 in the Big 12, tied for second in the North Division.

Similarities to current Nebraska coach Bo Pelini's situation entering the game against Iowa are obvious. Sixth-year head coach. His team 8-3. Speculation swirling as the Huskers prepare for a border rival. Questionable support from his bosses.

Bussmann watches from afar hoping Perlman doesn't repeat history. The former Solich staffer feels it was crystal-clear Perlman didn't support Solich. In late 2002 -- after Nebraska had finished 7-7 (3-5 Big 12) -- Perlman ignored the formal search process and hired Pederson with the understanding Pederson may have to fire Solich.

What was left out is that Perlman hired Pederson based off of Tom's recomendation. People in the AD knew that Frank was never a good fit as a HC, he was not ready and will never be ready enough to be a HC at a major program. But Tom forced him into the job and even threatened to "unretire" if Byrne didn't hire Frank. So it is no suprise that Frank wasn't supported by the AD as he was never thier choice to be Tom's replacement in the first place. Then after Frank killed just about every streak that Bob/Tom started, it isn't a suprised that they got rid of him.

I'm pretty sure Callahan did most of that, not Frank.

Bill had Kansas and the bowl streak.

Frank had KSU (2-4 vs them and never won in mancrappin), ISU, Mizzou, oSu and the bowl streak would have been in 2002 if we didn't play Nichols State. And 2004 was really on Frank as he left us with little or no talent.

I forgot about that nightmare 2002 year.

 

[True2tRA]

So what is this mistake Sipple is referring to Knapp? It was a mistake to let Frank go? Or it was a mistake not to support him while he was in his role as HC?

It was a mistake that the deck was stacked against Solich no matter what he did. He was on cracking ice and forced to make some changes, so he did. He made big ones. He did what was asked, and the team got better, but in the end it didn't make any difference. The decision had already been made.

Sipple has a real lack of respect for Eichorst huh? I don't believe anyone could handle that worse than Pederson did. Especially the part after the firing. Like I said though in my original comment, this whole article comes back to Sipple supporting Bo to stay as head coach. If Eichorst does not support Bo, he will let him go. What do we know about the situation that Eichorst doesn't? He has all the information to make the judgment on it, and it is his job to make that call. Just because Pederson was a massive failure doesn't mean Eichosrst hasn't already taken steps to make damn sure this doesn't play out better. For that matter, if a new coach does come in and win em all right away, we don't ever question how this was handled. We will be singing praises all around as usual. We won't know til it's over. It's a process.

For the record, I think Bo is staying.