NU Recruiting Coordinator/Staff?

[skersfan]

Totally agree Polo, but giving the three time MNC a double financial advantage is not the answer. We will see where TN goes in the future, vs where Nebraska goes. Also being competitive with a lowly ranked conference is not where we were nor where I want to see Nebraska. I am not saying more money spent will garner more wins, but it should, that depends on the coaching for sure. I know you have lost a lot of faith in Bo. I can not say I have gained a lot, but did see some things last year that at least gives me some hope that he will learn he is under microscope at every second. Another year of the deer in the head lights look, blow outs and the like will end his tenure. But if he remains, or is replaced, Nebraska needs to step up if they want to play with the big boys down the road.

When this program was on top, it was because we were cutting edge, moving ahead of everyone else in almost every aspect, coaching technique, weight room, nutrition and training. I do think we are still trying to remain in those areas, but not anywhere close on recruiting.

 

[blessed2bahusker]

We've seen a long of progress over the last 4-5 months as far as the administration giving the coaching staff the backing and resources they need and eliminating excuses.

From what I've heard, expect that to continue being a trend through the summer.

I have a feeling as time goes on and we close in on our full share of B1G revenue we will be allocating an increasing amount of that revenue toward recruiting.

 

[Saunders]

Nebraska SHOULD be spending more than Florida, Texas, and Bama. Each of those schools has more top flight prospects in a 300 mile radius than NU does in a 1,000 mile radius. Simply comparing budgets straight up doesn't give you the whole picture.

From my first link,

"I would expect a lot of people would say Nebraska has to travel a lot more than say, a Florida to get to those highly sought after "better" recruiting areas, so Florida dollars would conceivably be better spent on staff than long plane rides. Which I partly understand"

They're currently 3rd in the conference, depending on the year. Ahead of Wisconsin and Michigan St, who have similar issues.

Wisconsin... maybe. Michigan State? No way.

 

[Saunders]

I'd also like to see (not like we will) a breakdown of these expenses, and what all is included in these numbers. Nebraska could easily spend $300K - $400K a year on planes alone.

 

[StPaulHusker]

I find it interesting that simply throwing money at the issue is a worthy option.

How do you just hire 30 people to match Alabama's staff and ensure they are doing the job that is required of them? Now granted, they could have hired more than 2 but maybe taking the methodical approach is the right approach. Hire 2 to understand what is expected of them and then grow from there. I don't claim to know that this is the method they are going with but it makes sense.

When I hire people to work for me, I don't hire 10 people at once. It's too difficult to train and get my point across to everyone and ensure they know what my expectations are of them. I hire a couple and get them trained and then hire a couple more, train them and let the current employees show them how to do things, then I hire a few more, etc......

 

[Landlord]

Good post St. Paul.

I don't think anyone really spends much time thinking about what exactly the guys in these positions do for a job either. Hiring 30 people to do what, exactly? Coordinate recruiting? The hell does that even mean?

 

[Stumpy1]

I would guess that they are hiring people that already have an understanding of the recruiting buisness, not some Joe off the street. Bama hired Kevin Steele as their Director of Player Personel, which overseen the recruiting for them.

 

[Landlord]

I would guess that they are hiring people that already have an understanding of the recruiting buisness, not some Joe off the street. Bama hired Kevin Steele as their Director of Player Personel, which overseen the recruiting for them.

So what does he actually do?

 

[StPaulHusker]

I would guess that they are hiring people that already have an understanding of the recruiting buisness, not some Joe off the street. Bama hired Kevin Steele as their Director of Player Personel, which overseen the recruiting for them.

There's no doubt that they hired someone with some knowledge of recruiting but even Alabama didn't hire Kevin Steele and 20, 30, 40 people all at once to "coordinate" recruiting. It was a process that has grown over the years for them.

 

[Mavric]

I'd also like to see (not like we will) a breakdown of these expenses, and what all is included in these numbers. Nebraska could easily spend $300K - $400K a year on planes alone.

It is often pointed out that these numbers are hard to compare because each school classifies expenses differently so some schools may be included more in those numbers than other schools are.

 

[Saunders]

I find it interesting that simply throwing money at the issue is a worthy option.

How do you just hire 30 people to match Alabama's staff and ensure they are doing the job that is required of them? Now granted, they could have hired more than 2 but maybe taking the methodical approach is the right approach. Hire 2 to understand what is expected of them and then grow from there. I don't claim to know that this is the method they are going with but it makes sense.

When I hire people to work for me, I don't hire 10 people at once. It's too difficult to train and get my point across to everyone and ensure they know what my expectations are of them. I hire a couple and get them trained and then hire a couple more, train them and let the current employees show them how to do things, then I hire a few more, etc......

Bo asked for 6 to start, and was given 2 spots.

I find it odd that we're concerned about keeping this football staff manageable, but we have no problem hiring more assistant AD's.

 

[NUpolo8]

I find it interesting that simply throwing money at the issue is a worthy option.

How do you just hire 30 people to match Alabama's staff and ensure they are doing the job that is required of them? Now granted, they could have hired more than 2 but maybe taking the methodical approach is the right approach. Hire 2 to understand what is expected of them and then grow from there. I don't claim to know that this is the method they are going with but it makes sense.

When I hire people to work for me, I don't hire 10 people at once. It's too difficult to train and get my point across to everyone and ensure they know what my expectations are of them. I hire a couple and get them trained and then hire a couple more, train them and let the current employees show them how to do things, then I hire a few more, etc......

Bo asked for 6 to start, and was given 2 spots.

I find it odd that we're concerned about keeping this football staff manageable, but we have no problem hiring more assistant AD's.

I am willing to assume that if Bo wins, and stays, he then would probably be given more of what he wanted, be it recruiting staff, money, what have you.

 

[Count 'Bility]

I find it interesting that simply throwing money at the issue is a worthy option.

How do you just hire 30 people to match Alabama's staff and ensure they are doing the job that is required of them? Now granted, they could have hired more than 2 but maybe taking the methodical approach is the right approach. Hire 2 to understand what is expected of them and then grow from there. I don't claim to know that this is the method they are going with but it makes sense.

When I hire people to work for me, I don't hire 10 people at once. It's too difficult to train and get my point across to everyone and ensure they know what my expectations are of them. I hire a couple and get them trained and then hire a couple more, train them and let the current employees show them how to do things, then I hire a few more, etc......

Bo asked for 6 to start, and was given 2 spots.

I find it odd that we're concerned about keeping this football staff manageable, but we have no problem hiring more assistant AD's.

I am willing to assume that if Bo wins, and stays, he then would probably be given more of what he wanted, be it recruiting staff, money, what have you.

So..............

We are hamstringing him then? We're NOT giving him everything he needs/wants?

That would be the point. We're not saying he's not getting anything. We're saying it's not enough. You can spew your figures and such to everyone else all you want. But it's not enough. Why? Becuase it can be more. It NEEDS to be more. Regardless of who the coach is and/or how much they win, the FOOTBALL PROGRAM-NOT THE COACH, should be given a blank check. Especially if the money's there. And whether it be boosters or revenue, you can bet your a$$, it's there. Just give the man what he wants or what he needs. But we haven't been, for whatever the hell reason.

 

[Landlord]

I find it odd that we're concerned about keeping this football staff manageable, but we have no problem hiring more assistant AD's.

Link?

 

[Saunders]

I find it interesting that simply throwing money at the issue is a worthy option.

How do you just hire 30 people to match Alabama's staff and ensure they are doing the job that is required of them? Now granted, they could have hired more than 2 but maybe taking the methodical approach is the right approach. Hire 2 to understand what is expected of them and then grow from there. I don't claim to know that this is the method they are going with but it makes sense.

When I hire people to work for me, I don't hire 10 people at once. It's too difficult to train and get my point across to everyone and ensure they know what my expectations are of them. I hire a couple and get them trained and then hire a couple more, train them and let the current employees show them how to do things, then I hire a few more, etc......

Bo asked for 6 to start, and was given 2 spots.

I find it odd that we're concerned about keeping this football staff manageable, but we have no problem hiring more assistant AD's.

I am willing to assume that if Bo wins, and stays, he then would probably be given more of what he wanted, be it recruiting staff, money, what have you.

So, the Vietnam approach? Seems like a great idea.