Matt Rhule to stay at Nebraska

[Dr. Strangelove]

What are your thoughts? Personally, im not a huge fan of this, particularly when Nebraska is likely to finish the year with a 6-6 or 7-5 record. I don't think a .500 coach after year 3 is worth extending.

But at the same time, looking for a potential new coach, if Nebraska fears he's going to get poached, isn't ideal in the current market.

 

[BigRedMax]

With Report of Rhule Signing Contract Extension, Nebraska Does the Right Thing

Nebraska had to make a move and give head coach Matt Rhule a new contract or risk losing more than their coach. Rhule reportedly signed a three-year contract ex

www.si.com

 

[hskrpwr13]

Depends on what is included in the extension. If it included increases for talent obtainment and retention, could be a win-win. If its simply throwing more money at Rhule, then maybe not the most sensible move. Where would he be headed if not Penn St?

 

[Corn Train]

I’ve stated previously that I’m indifferent either way with the extension. IMO MR is worth the gamble, considering the last two horrific head coaches. If we want a seat at the big boy table then you pay the big blind or else your not playing

 

[Hilltop]

Nebraska is likely to finish the year with a 6-6 or 7-5 record.

Likely? Based on what?

 

[runningblind]

Only matters if they increased the buyout another team has to pay us to hire him. He can still leave if Penn State strikes out a couple times and gets desperate.

 

[Toe]

FWIW, FPI currently projects us finishing 8-4, with 7-5 being next most likely.

 

[runningblind]

Likely? Based on what?

Who knows what will actually happen, but we are underdogs in 3 out of 4 remaining on ESPN at the moment, that's 7-5 if all goes as expected.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Likely? Based on what?

There's a reason this is being done before the difficult stretch of the schedule.

It's not clear that the team is improving or any better than last year, other than Nebraska is fortunate Indiana and Ohio State aren't on the schedule. I'm not sure why it's necessary to add $35 million to a coach that hasn't really earned it.

It seems like a fear based reaction rather than a results based one.

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

With the current job openings Nebraska has no choice but to do this if for anything stability purposes. Nebraska isn't a destination job right now whether any of us want to admit that or not. We can't compete with PSU, LSU, Florida, etc job openings right now.

 

[DrinkinwitTerrellFarley]

With the current job openings Nebraska has no choice but to do this if for anything stability purposes. Nebraska isn't a destination job right now whether any of us want to admit that or not. We can't compete with PSU, LSU, Florida, etc job openings right now.

I think most Big Ten and SEC jobs are a cut above with the money disparity but not only are those jobs open plus Arkansas, VT, and others to potentially come open like Auburn, Baylor, Wisconsin, Florida State, Purdue, and Michigan State. I'm sure I am forgetting some. Plus there is some chatter about Sark at Texas wanting to go to the NFL. If they believe in their guy, let's let him build the roster. Rhule is a step ahead in the fact that he is not afraid to change assistant coaches who aren't getting it done. That's something that Callahan and Pelini had issues with.

 

[Big Red Viking]

FWIW, FPI currently projects us finishing 8-4, with 7-5 being next most likely.

8-4, 7-5 with this pud schedule does not inspire confidence in the head coach. He's great behind the microphone, terrible on the sideline. For the money there has got to be better.

 

[Corn Train]

Not so fast …? He apparently talked with Coach Rhule on the phone last night

 

[BigRedBuster]

There's a reason this is being done before the difficult stretch of the schedule.

It's not clear that the team is improving or any better than last year, other than Nebraska is fortunate Indiana and Ohio State aren't on the schedule. I'm not sure why it's necessary to add $35 million to a coach that hasn't really earned it.

It seems like a fear based reaction rather than a results based one.

 

[Decked]

Doesn't mean diddly squat but it is a good sign.