Mike Babcock, Hail Varsity Editor/Writer, Author: "It (Mark Banker) was like listening to Charlie McBride. I can offer no better compliment.”

[Eric the Red]

Mike Babcock, Hail Varsity Editor/Writer, Author

Mike Babcock, Hail Varsity Editor/Writer, Author

“Reporter’s objectivity aside, Mike Riley comes across as someone you hope succeeds. He seems to embody the qualities Nebraskans at least like to think reflect their own. My plan was to listen in on as many assistants as possible on Thursday. Everyone seemed as engaging as the man who hired them. Anyway, the third was Mark Banker (pictured above). I got no further. It was like listening to Charlie McBride. I can offer no better compliment.”