This has Zombie thread written all over it.
(Regarding bolded point) I agree. I know for myself, that I just long for that tough, defense to make an appearance again. I'm erroroneously thinking that we just need more former Blackshirts around who understand what it means to BE a Blackshirt-like that spirit will rub off on our current players. Well, we'll have some of those on staff but they won't necessarily be coaching. I'm sure these boys will get an earful of what that looks like. So guilty as charged! (I know-'stuck in the 90's' mind set but I'm so looking forward to getting back to being competitive again!)Regarding people’s suggestions of former players and Blackshirts being selected for Frost’s staff — look, just because you played, doesn’t mean you can coach. Not all players are leaders and most must be lead. Plus, you don’t just jump into coaching at this level. Seriously, some of the suggestions are mind boggling — players that have zero coaching experience !?
Second— look at who coaches hire for their staff : other coaches within their network. Our previous 3 coaches did it, Frost will too. Look at his current staff— they are all linked to him.
Coach Dewitt (assoc. head coach, LB’s, Special Teams)- was UNI’s d- coordinator after Frost.
Chinander (DC) coached at UNI and Oregon with Frost
Austin (OL) grad assistant at Oregon, played at NU
Dawson (DL) connected to Frost through Chip Kelly
Held (RB) former teammate of Frost, 17 years in coaching
Verduzco (QB) coached at UNI with Frost
Raymond (director of player dev)
same position at Oregon when Frost was there.
Dillon (player personnel) from Oregon also
Ruud (qca) player at NU, no coaching experience
Haines (off. GA) played at Oregon when Frost coached there
Duval (strength) was at NU when Frost played here
That leaves 3 coaches on his current staff that he didn’t have ties to. And 2 of them were at UCF previously.
Connect the dots. Scott won’t be making any big name, splash hires for assistants.
That would be so cool!I see when new coaches are introduced the AD and new coach hold up a jersey together. I wonder if Nebraska will do the same and if Frost will bring one of his old jerseys.
I like Venables schemes. he runs a 4-3 base with a "bubble". They also have some amazing athletes and have been putting guys in the league at an alarming rate. They also can develop talent. Some one posted that of the top 8 teams, Clemson currently has 43 (IIRC) blue chip players (4*/5*)....Wisky only has 6, Miami 25 and Bama tops at 69 I believe...Wouldn't you just love to sit down with Bud Foster or Brent Venebles and ask them what makes a good DC? I wonder what they would say.
Bolded: This is what I want to see our players do again! This first year I would love to see our players solidly develop the fundamentals and develop discipline. Our boys really lack this.I like Venables schemes. he runs a 4-3 base with a "bubble". They also have some amazing athletes and have been putting guys in the league at an alarming rate. They also can develop talent. Some one posted that of the top 8 teams, Clemson currently has 43 (IIRC) blue chip players (4*/5*)....Wisky only has 6, Miami 25 and Bama tops at 69 I believe...
Dabo and Co have a definitive scheme on both sides of the ball and have established a culture. Venables came in after Steele was let go after Clemson gave up a record number of points in the orange bowl against West Virginia. In a very short while, Venables turned the D into one of the best in the FBS.........
IIRC, he is now making north of a a million........He is great at what he does....
Watch Clemson this weekend. It's not scientific, but the pass the eyeball test. They are fundamentally sound, tackle well in space, fly to the ball, play fierce and with a reckless abandon....
With Ruud identified as one possible assistant, and Chinander as the DC, here is what a potential staff could look like:
OC: TBD (would love Walters but I bet he gets the HC spot at UCF)
OL: Greg Austin (Former Husker)
RB: Ryan Held (Former Husker and teammate of Frost)
WR: Keith Williams
QB: Mario Verdusco
TE: TBD/Open
DC: Erik Chinander
DL: John Parella (former Husker)
LB: Barrett Ruud (former Husker)
DB: Donte Williams
Special Teams/Associate HC: Jovan Dewitt
Admin: Meghan Taylor![]()
http://www.ucfknights.com/coaches.aspx?path=football
Admin: Todd McShane...gotta keep him
S&C: Zach Duval (Former Husker)
I like Venables schemes. he runs a 4-3 base with a "bubble". They also have some amazing athletes and have been putting guys in the league at an alarming rate. They also can develop talent. Some one posted that of the top 8 teams, Clemson currently has 43 (IIRC) blue chip players (4*/5*)....Wisky only has 6, Miami 25 and Bama tops at 69 I believe...
Dabo and Co have a definitive scheme on both sides of the ball and have established a culture. Venables came in after Steele was let go after Clemson gave up a record number of points in the orange bowl against West Virginia. In a very short while, Venables turned the D into one of the best in the FBS.........
IIRC, he is now making north of a a million........He is great at what he does....
Watch Clemson this weekend. It's not scientific, but the pass the eyeball test. They are fundamentally sound, tackle well in space, fly to the ball, play fierce and with a reckless abandon....
Yup same. Started late though, did he say anything special?Listening to 96.9 Orlando interview with Scott right now.
I'm a Steelers fan and the Steelers have run the 3-4 for decades. When I heard Riley wanted to run the 3-4 I was happy thinking we'd be very aggressive with it. After it, it's called Blitzburgh for a reason. Well, needless to say I suffered a major let down as the season proceeded.
Nothing Husker related thus far.Yup same. Started late though, did he say anything special?