Mike Riley ranks as the No. 41 best HC in NCAA. Do you agree?

Asked by Husker Max

12/19/2016

Mike Riley ranks as the No. 41 best HC in NCAA. Do you agree?

43%

Too low? WINNER

57%

Too high?

43%

Too low?

He had the Huskers in a lot of games last year, he should be higher. http://athlonsports.com/college-football/ranking-all-128-college-football-head-coaches-2016

He had the Huskers in a lot of games last year, he should be higher. http://athlonsports.com/college-football/ranking-all-128-college-football-head-coaches-2016 Show Less

5 Comments

Michael McKain

Rankings are BS as there are too many variables. Somebody who has way too much time and can't come up with anything better to write about.

Dan Cubrich

Actually this ranking is about right. I'm not expecting better than a 9 or 10 win season in any of the seasons Riley is at Nebraska. I hope I'm wrong.

Stephen Johnson

He has never won a conference title anywhere.

craig dunker

d of the year when the team finally bought in they beat some very good teams

Steve Johnson

I think in 2-3 years, you'll see the Huskers back in the top 10-15 on a regular basis. This year, the Huskers will be back to 9 wins and finish in the top 25. Give it time.

57%

Too high?

Way too high. He hasn't proven anything yet. Photo credit: Huskers.com

Way too high. He hasn't proven anything yet. Photo credit: Huskers.com Show Less

5 Comments

Terry Darnall

So far I'd say show me! He hasn't yet. NU is soft and not tough. That is why turnover margin is terrible and the team has a lot of injuries.

Rizeabuv Yorzelf

Rankings are based on results, not on expectations.

Kevin Gress

He took a 9 win team and only won 6 (and would only have been 5 without a gift). Given how many teams there are out there and given his record, being ranked #41 is a gift.

Isaiah Skrdla

A coach should be judged by what he puts on the field and Mike Riley is a .500 coach who has never won a championship in American Football. How long has the guy coached? 20-25 yrs. That's pretty bad.

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Asked by Husker Max

519 Votes

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

10 Comments

Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

Robert Lloyd

Let Emmitt and TJ run and run and run and we'll have a victory.

James Smith

Home field advantage in front of family and friends. He will relive his high school glory HUSKERS 27 ucla 24

Mark

Die hard husker

Heart My Doghead

Mr L is from Socal, therefore highly motivated to excel...Huskers by 15

jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

AK-460Mag Nurse

We have yet to lose two in a row this season, and I think I formation with TJ and EJ has the potential to be devastating. GBR 🤘

Brad Bredenkamp

They won’t come out flat like they did last year. It will be a team win with a defensive or special teams score.

James Key

yes if EJ has plus 100 and TJ has 50 Run and 166 Pass. Then yes. All bets off if over 2 TO.

Ron Joseph

Time for the O to show their potential in support TJ. Once he gets comfortable with the game, he will add a dimension to the game we haven't had- dual threat QB.

33%

No - Tall order for a first start

2 Comments

Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately we still have a terrible O-line and now Freshman QB a Defense that can’t stop anyone, I don’t have much hope for the season ending on a positive note. Lose by 17

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Asked by Husker Max

926 Votes

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

Yes

8 Comments

William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

Joe Nigro

Can't hurt

George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

63%

No

7 Comments

Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

Husker Max

Mike Riley ranks as the No. 41 best HC in NCAA. Do you agree?

43% Too low? WINNER

57% Too high?

43% Too low?

57% Too high?

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

67% Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33% No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

67% Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33% No - Tall order for a first start

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

37% Yes Yes

63% No No

37% Yes

63% No

43%

Too low? WINNER

57%

Too high?

43%

Too low?

57%

Too high?

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33%

No - Tall order for a first start

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

Yes

63%

No