Nebraska 2018 Season Thread

[FearlessF]

So a passer rating of say 145 or higher? I guess something like OSU has had under Meyer (outside 2014) wouldn't qualify either?

pass rating is one metric
perhaps those two weren't put in the best position to win big games
but, sacrificing a truly balanced offense for a QB run game isn't the goal

[847badgerfan]

Still glad UNL hired the Oregon State coach and created that opening.

Sorry guys...

[FearlessF]

could have been worse

the guy that's currently at Oregon state could be coaching for UNL this afternoon

[847badgerfan]

UW was on a slippery slope with him. King Barry made a very bad call on that hire. It is also very possible that the guy lied through his teeth in the interview, telling the man what he wanted to hear.

As time went on, people started to see through the BS. Pretty certain his days were numbered, and hey, they are numbered again now.

I think osu would kill to have Riley back, given what they have now.

[FearlessF]

I think osu would kill to have Riley back, given what they have now.

especially if Riley would bring Diaco as his D coordinator

[FearlessF]

So, Riley has a parachute if he wants to coach next season?

that would help the new  UNL AD

according to Dirk Chatelain in “Mad Chatter,” NU has spent $13,750,000 on the total buyout paid to terminated A.D.s and football coaches the past 10 years.

[FearlessF]

Nebraska A.D. update
Here’s what we know about Nebraska’s work this week to find a new athletic director after the firing of Eichorst:

» Current Husker coaches have been told to be available early in the week to meet with search-firm personnel.

» Discussions are continuing with former Husker All-America center Dave Rimington to become interim A.D. Sources with knowledge of the situation told The World-Herald that Rimington has interest as the interim, and perhaps in the future as a full-time member of NU athletics.

[huskerdinie]

Nebraska A.D. update
Here’s what we know about Nebraska’s work this week to find a new athletic director after the firing of Eichorst:

» Current Husker coaches have been told to be available early in the week to meet with search-firm personnel.

» Discussions are continuing with former Husker All-America center Dave Rimington to become interim A.D. Sources with knowledge of the situation told The World-Herald that Rimington has interest as the interim, and perhaps in the future as a full-time member of NU athletics.

So, you think it's possible that the university is thinking maybe having Rimington be the interim as a try-out of sorts for the permanent position?  Would be interesting to be a fly on the wall during the coaches meeting - I am assuming it is not only to keep them updated on the search but to get their input on the qualities / qualifications they want to see in the next AD? 

[FearlessF]

sure, if the interim seems to be performing very well, perhaps better than the other candidates and if the top candidates turn down the position

Rimmington or the interim could get the job for a year or two or forever

as far as the coaches meeting - I really don't think Tim Miles or Mike Riley have much leverage right now, but they are good coaches with good intentions and high character.  It would be wise for the search firm to value their input

[FearlessF]

The Wisconsin game gets at 7 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.

[MarqHusker]

The Wisconsin game gets at 7 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.

I will have to miss this one.   Damn social calendars.

[Entropy]

http://scout.com/college/nebraska/Bolt/Dave-Rimington-didnt-hesistate-to-come-back-and-help-his-alma-ma-108026574

Rimington is there to help calm things down..

[huskerdinie]

So, going to assume that no coaches are set to be fired at least for the next 60 days, so Riley and Miles both will be on very thin ice for now.  

I would also bet that the only coach with absolutely nothing to worry about right now would be John Cook.  

[MarqHusker]

So, going to assume that no coaches are set to be fired at least for the next 60 days, so Riley and Miles both will be on very thin ice for now.  

I would also bet that the only coach with absolutely nothing to worry about right now would be John Cook.  

Yeah, he's the AD of the volleyball department which is a revenue sport. Nobody's messing with him.   I would think bowling and Erstad might be safe too w/o fuss.   Gary Pepin too in T&F.