wsccubsfan19
Banned
First off I am new to this board, well long time reader first time poster. I am a rumor monger like what seems to be everyone else. I was up until 10 on Monday night, along with most of you. And Tuesday I was listening to two separate radio stations when Pederson was fired. I was completely for the firing of Mr. Pederson, based on his lack of respect for Nebraska tradition. I also was for the hiring of Dr. Osborne. I however am a little more skeptical with Bill Callahan. In my heart of hearts I do not think he is the man for the job. But this isn't an easy job. I believe we can be good again and that this is a desirable position. However I am not sure the big names ala Bo Pelini are the way to go. In order for this mess to have order restored we are going to need a coaching STAFF. From the head guy to the towel boy there needs to be a desire to not only win, but win with pride. We need a coach who believes in pride first and then talent. A guy willing to recruit the linemen from Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota. Guys who love the University. I am also a realist. I played high school football in Nebraska, not very well but I was on a team. The speed and skill needed to resist mediocrity is very rarely, if ever, stashed in the corn-belt. So to reiterate, I believe our formula needs to include both the pride soaked back home boys and the speedy Army All Americans from the coasts. This sort of mix can be accomplished, it is essentially what Dr. Tom lived on. The way for this to happen is with a coaching STAFF. The head coach is the most important, I agree, but just as important is the offensive coordinator that knows the system we plan to run, a defensive coordinator with passion shooting out his veins, and a staff of guys that offer enough of a melting pot background for us to recruit anywhere, and everywhere. This is Nebraska football, forget the power of Red, we are supposed to win. We are supposed to play our tails off. But most of all we are supposed to shock the hell out of opponents with tradition and pride. The greatest scene in Memorial stadium is a defeated opponent's spirit being lifted by the standing ovation they get for merely trying. This weekend, next weekend, next year remember who you are, where you came from, and where you want to go. Don't get blood thirsty, or at least try to lace your thirst with pride and a plan.
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