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Husker Max
Are you satisfied with Mike Riley's staff choices so far?
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Yes
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No
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57%
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43%
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Wish he would have taken the opportunity to bring in the best coaches in the country, rather then just bring in his entire staff from OSU.
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Too much sticking with the same guys he is familiar with instead of getting the best guys available.
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Cavanaugh is only one I like. Risky move bringing in his previous pals. If conference titles don't become quick reality, pressure will fall down quickly. Don't understand passing on Ed Orgeron.
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GOD NO - Smiley Riley will make the Huskers a bottom tier BG10 team in just a couple of years. What a waste of time. Did you see that DC hire? - Defense last year was rated 96th!!!!!! WE WANT BO BACK.......
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I thought we hired the Oregon State Coach. Not a "regurgitation" of the 2009 Oregon State coaching staff plus a few of his buddies.
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I hope I'm wrong, but I can smell another Callahan like debacle coming up. I used to post on another site and some of those hacks think Riley is going to be our savior. Boy are they going to be disappointed!
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Too many old buddies and friends, instead of assembling the 'elite' staff we were led to believe would be assembled.
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I wish there is a 3rd option: "Neutral" Wish he would had hired better defensive staff If not he better let them go. Even Bob Stoops let his own brother Mike goes
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Seems like he's simply relocating his old staff from OSU, albeit with nice raises. They may be good, but not super impressed so far with a few exceptions...Reggie Davis from the 49ers is a super addition and Langsdorf should be solid. Both should be able to go recruit with the best of them.
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I think Riley will doom us to middle tier of the B1G. Competitive games against Iowa and Minnesota while tOSU, Michigan and Michigan State compete for B1G and National titles.
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Coach Ron Brown is the face of Husker football for me. Here's hoping the new coach finds a place for him. He represents something even more than the game. John J. Walker, BS from NU in 1958, Ph.D. in Chemistry Ga Tech
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building a Nebraska program is more than just hiring friends and people you have worked with before. We need coaches that will build a Husker program. Offense and defense used to dictate the game...now i hear..."take what the defense gives us"...we need Husker football to return!
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We had an opportunity to recruit some talented coaches who would give us pull in the east, south and west. Coach Riley is a nice guy, but as the CEO of the program you have to recognize we need national recruiting and a mix of coaches who balance the cast of characters. For example, Bo did not hire strong OC, and DC when he had the opportunity and that, along with his temper was his foil.
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I can't really say good or bad at this point but am rather underwhelmed, thought he would bring in some named talent, not just bring in the staff that went .500 every year with him and give them a raise since his wallet is fatter. Give it time but the new DC had defenses that were on par or worse than Papuchis.
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Would have like to see a big move on d-cord side. I understand wanting coaches you are comfortable with but need some wow factor
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This is how coaching works. A coach gets hired, brings in guys he's worked with in the past. No surprise many of them come from OSU. People need to chill out a bit and let this play out. He's never coached with Muschamp, nor Frost...what makes you think they will mesh?
ReplyI get a kick from those that say we will now be a middle tier team. really? That's where we are right now and have been for 10+ years.
ReplyI think development of the players is a key component by experienced college and pro coaches will be a tremendous help. I hope the players will be more disciplined and more aggressive in their play.
ReplyLots of experience and he knows the guys he is getting.
ReplyAs long as he keeps Ron Brown
Replywe won't know until games are played. for now give 100% support!!
Replyit was time to chang
ReplyHe hasn't even officially taken the team over yet. give the guy some time before you start tearing his staff and decisions apart. I know it's a long winter but come on....
ReplyMr Riley knows football. ..
ReplyRBs coach is NFL caliber (recruiting) OC is a QB guru (never had one before) Co-DC/DL coach (specializes in Runstuff) Keeping Coach Warren (recruiting) Young LBs coach (recruiting) Mike Riley: "I like to surround myself with people that are more talented than me, so they can really add to what I already do."
ReplyHe's a smart guy. Let him surround himself with the people he needs.
ReplyRetaining Nebraska's DB coach and the OC hire are some of the highlights. Now it'd be great if Riley could find a role for Ron Brown!
ReplyBetter than the last regime. Coaches who know how to coach. Will be interesting to see how they adapt to the talent they have and how they will manage the game. Also, interesting to see how they recruit.
ReplyGood grief, he is going to be a great HC at Nebraska. He has the right to assemble his staff to build a champion. It's the same in other programs, except they wish they had Mike Riley as football coach. GBR!
ReplyHe knows what he's doing
ReplyBecause he is far more qualified to make staff choices than I am or even (gasp) the media are.
ReplyWhy not? My not knowing them and their chemistry contributes nothing to their validity.
ReplyI feel Mike Riley is a good addition to the Huskers. The coaching staff has a lot experience which is one thing that Bo's staff lacked. Proof will be the start of next season.
ReplyI like the experience,though I wish they had retained Coach Kaz.
Replyso far so good, still working it out....
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