Matt Rhule Introductory Presser

GSG said:
Those are filled with all the hot air from know-it-all Husker fans
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I did the red ones on the left !   chuckleshuffle

I would have done them all if it was filled with "pass the damn ball"   :lol:

 
admo said:
I've had the luxury of watching a ton of Baylor games when he was the head coach, and I was always very impressed.  Was pissed the NFL was calling him and he took a flyer.  We got ourselves a good one.  Knew he'd be a great hire and fit, but I didn't think it would happen.
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Ya, those contract hangups with 70million over 18 months to the 3rd power times infinity squared almost ruined everything.

 
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chamrocck said:
Here is what is going to happen. A new HC will be announced and during his press conference will say something to the effect of “MJ has done a great job to keep the kids together in a trying time. I am ecstatic to have him on my staff as he is critical to the success of the program going forward”. Bank it.
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I didn't end up hearing this particular quote at the presser today.  ;)

 
gorp512 said:
What other jobs was he offered?? 

It also sounds like there is some understandable bitterness there
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Why would any bitterness be understandable? Mickey had an opportunity, albeit not an extremely fair one, and his results weren’t enough to earn the job. I don’t think he should be bitter at all. I would understand if he doesn’t want to stick around but bitter? Nah, unless he’s being unreasonable about it.

 
Enhance said:
I didn't end up hearing this particular quote at the presser today.  ;)
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Yep, I was a bit surprised but you can tell we want to keep MJ. I think MJ’s agent is working overtime but what other jobs are as good and will his recruits want to play at Tulsa? Ultimately I think it comes down to if MJ wants to be here or not. Rhule seems like a builder and great coach to assemble a staff. Seems way more likable than Brian Kelly.  I think we have likely put out a great offer for MJ. But I completely understand how MJ would want to explore options and he has earned that right. We will do right by him for sure and I would think he’d respect that. But there is a lot of momentum now with this team going forward. Not sure why he’d not want to continue going forward unless he has something too good to pass up?

 
chamrocck said:
Yep, I was a bit surprised but you can tell we want to keep MJ. I think MJ’s agent is working overtime but what other jobs are as good and will his recruits want to play at Tulsa? Ultimately I think it comes down to if MJ wants to be here or not. Rhule seems like a builder and great coach to assemble a staff. Seems way more likable than Brian Kelly.  I think we have likely put out a great offer for MJ. But I completely understand how MJ would want to explore options and he has earned that right. We will do right by him for sure and I would think he’d respect that. But there is a lot of momentum now with this team going forward. Not sure why he’d not want to continue going forward unless he has something too good to pass up?
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Plus, working with Rhule seems like a great opportunity for being mentored into ALL the aspects that being a Head Coach entails. Not only burnishes his resume, But keeps his name publicly around for a possible succession....

 
What is Rhules sideline demeanor, from those that have seen a lot of him? Is he rah-rah or play it cool?

 
chamrocck said:
Yep, I was a bit surprised but you can tell we want to keep MJ. I think MJ’s agent is working overtime but what other jobs are as good and will his recruits want to play at Tulsa? Ultimately I think it comes down to if MJ wants to be here or not. Rhule seems like a builder and great coach to assemble a staff. Seems way more likable than Brian Kelly.  I think we have likely put out a great offer for MJ. But I completely understand how MJ would want to explore options and he has earned that right. We will do right by him for sure and I would think he’d respect that. But there is a lot of momentum now with this team going forward. Not sure why he’d not want to continue going forward unless he has something too good to pass up?
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It is a weird position to be in.  It can be really hard to take the step back down.   Obvious differences but a similar story... I was an interim manager for 6 months at a large business.  When a permanent manager was finally hired,  I had a great offer to stay including a promotion.  I took it but honestly hated not being the guy so I moved on as quickly as I could.  I never regretted leaving and was a better person for it.  MJ now knows he can lead at the highest level... I'm guessing he tries to find a spot that will let him.   

 
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JJ Husker said:
Why would any bitterness be understandable? Mickey had an opportunity, albeit not an extremely fair one, and his results weren’t enough to earn the job. I don’t think he should be bitter at all. I would understand if he doesn’t want to stick around but bitter? Nah, unless he’s being unreasonable about it.
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He kept saying he hadn't talked to Trev about it.  Perhaps he didn't think he really got an interview.

 
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