Bigred_inSD
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Richt I'd give a c-, briles am A+ Patterson an A
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This is my take on the currrent situation
Top 5 reason why this is a great job.
1. Tradition
2. Facilities/Money
3. Academics
4. Fans
5. Weakest Power conference
Top 5 reason that hold back potential great choices
1. Geography
2. Recruiting base is limited causing who ever coaches alot of work and finding hidden gems
3. Its not what it once was.
4. Fans
5. Tradition (expectations)
The best argument I heard that should lure a great choice is the notion that soon the playoffs will expand to 8. So this would include all power 5 conferences. Win your West division and win the Big 10 title and your in. So that means winning essentially 3 games per season against good relevant competition- Wisconsin-on a yearly basis, and who ever you play from the East side in rotation. Michigan- Ohio St- Penn St. You won't have all 3 in one season, but maybe 2 of the 3. So in a 12 game regular season you should expect to have just one tough game to win the West division. Take care of the West and everything else is up for discussion. This could be the easiest route to the playoffs of all 5 power conferences. Think about that.
Top 5 reason why this is a great job.
1. Tradition
2. Facilities/Money
3. Academics
4. Fans
5. Weakest Power conference
Top 5 reason that hold back potential great choices
1. Geography
2. Recruiting base is limited causing who ever coaches alot of work and finding hidden gems
3. Its not what it once was.
4. Fans
5. Tradition (expectations)
The best argument I heard that should lure a great choice is the notion that soon the playoffs will expand to 8. So this would include all power 5 conferences. Win your West division and win the Big 10 title and your in. So that means winning essentially 3 games per season against good relevant competition- Wisconsin-on a yearly basis, and who ever you play from the East side in rotation. Michigan- Ohio St- Penn St. You won't have all 3 in one season, but maybe 2 of the 3. So in a 12 game regular season you should expect to have just one tough game to win the West division. Take care of the West and everything else is up for discussion. This could be the easiest route to the playoffs of all 5 power conferences. Think about that.
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
That would satisfy both the folks who wanted a new coach, and the folks who wanted to keep Pelini.
It's goddamned perfect.
jjamuss
Starter
agreed... altho he is an omaha guy and would be a huge asset in recruiting SEC land with Warren, I dont see him as HC at Nebraska.
Ratt Mhule
Heisman Trophy Winner
Dude, Patterson is not leaving a potential NC at TCU to come here. Just admit, you dont know what youre talking about
zoogs
Assistant Coach
HuskerShark
Banned
So that leaves the following coaches:
Helfrich
Rich Rod
Saban
Pinkel
Paul Johnson
Jimbo Fisher
Gary Andersen
Urban Meyer
Paul Rhoads
Gary Patterson
Bill Snyder
Art Briles
Mike Gundy
Bob Stoops
Then whoever coaches Boise, Fresno, Marshall, and Louisiana Tech
Probably gonna be Bill Snyder.
Husker no ka oi
Starter
I'm in the David cutliffe corner. If you can take duke from lol to a top 25 team, you must be doing something right. Sorta like Tim miles
Husker no ka oi
Starter
My two cents....
I believe Eichorst didn't fire Pelini and promise to bring in someone who can win championships to then hire someone who is either unproven or hasn't won anything.
Eichorst needs a proven winner from a power 5 conference who can bring a potential staff, has won at least a conference championship in the past, and has a solid winning record l as a HC.
I am guessing he will dig deep to counter Meyer going to OSU and Michigan's future hire which will probably be another proven power 5 coach.
I would scratch anybody off who hasn't won at least a conference championship. His job and reputation are at stake with this move and he will shoot VERY high to get a proven winner.
I believe Eichorst didn't fire Pelini and promise to bring in someone who can win championships to then hire someone who is either unproven or hasn't won anything.
Eichorst needs a proven winner from a power 5 conference who can bring a potential staff, has won at least a conference championship in the past, and has a solid winning record l as a HC.
I am guessing he will dig deep to counter Meyer going to OSU and Michigan's future hire which will probably be another proven power 5 coach.
I would scratch anybody off who hasn't won at least a conference championship. His job and reputation are at stake with this move and he will shoot VERY high to get a proven winner.
trob0508
Three-Star Recruit
Gut feeling: Tressel head coach and Frost offensive coordinator/head coach in waiting. Best of both worlds for those two as Tressel has always wanted to get back into coaching but who knows how much longer he could do it. It would also give Frost more years to prepare for the big step up to head coach. I know people are saying Tressel is already out of it but I just do not believe it yet and I know this would be my dream choice but I suppose we will all just have to wait and see. The speculation and anxiety is driving me crazy!
BigRedPowerWagon
Banned
If were talking about throwing money around, getting saban away from Bama would be unreal. Very unlikely but unreal.