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Were you surprised about the firing of Mark Banker?
3372 23
Were you surprised about the firing of Mark Banker?
Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?
1402 23
Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?
Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?
923 13
Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?
Is Caitlin Clark making the right move going to the WNBA?
524 14
Is Caitlin Clark making the right move going to the WNBA?
Due to player injuries while fans are storming the court, should schools increase security?
382 2
Due to player injuries while fans are storming the court, should schools increase security?
EA Sports College Football 25 Release - would you allow EA to use your NIL for $600 & the game?
396 0
EA Sports College Football 25 Release - would you allow EA to use your NIL for $600 & the game?
Did you think that Matt Rhule's performance was good enough in year one?
1283 25
Did you think that Matt Rhule's performance was good enough in year one?
Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?
183 5
Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?
Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
1349 30
Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
1284 22
Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
1247 26
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
1640 43
What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
1409 35
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
1392 29
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
1254 15
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
Were you surprised about the firing of Mark Banker?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
4/12/2017

Were you surprised about the firing of Mark Banker?

34%
Yes!

6

66%
It was necessary... WINNER

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34%
Yes!

6 Comments
T David Andrew M
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T David Andrew M

I honestly didn't think Riley would do it, but this is kind of like that, "You won 1,000 bucks" kind of surprise! Glad to see change, hope we find someone who is a very solid Defensive coach.

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Steve Walker
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Steve Walker

These poll questions are not mutually exclusive. I was very surprised that Riley pulled the trigger. On the other hand, given our defensive ranking, it was necessary.

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Gene Baker
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Gene Baker

I was surprised because I thought the D was getting better.

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

Just didnt see it coming

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Mark Dennis
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Mark Dennis

seemed to come from nowhere..kind of shocking. Lets hope the next hire is outstanding

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66%
It was necessary...

17 Comments
Jerry Williams
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Jerry Williams

I really liked Banker as a person. However, a new defensive scheme was necessary. Do we have the right guy in mind, I hope so. We need him here and no some long hire run.

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Isaiah Skrdla
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Isaiah Skrdla

While I would have replaced Davis and Cavanaugh long before Banker I do think that the change is needed. We can't seem to recruit d-ends. Maybe a 3-4 would be a better fit. Riley however doesn't seem to be as proficient at hiring good coaches as he is at firing bad ones. Doesn't give me much hope.

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

The D wasn't good enough....not up to NU standards and not championship worthy! That wasn't terribly surprising though because the fact is, they didn't play much D at Oregon State either! NU has to have a dominant D if we are ever going to win another title of any kind, conf or natl titles!

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Bill Hemmer
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Bill Hemmer

LIKE ALL THAT HAS HAPPEN

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Reed Moormeier
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Reed Moormeier

Didn't see him get the D to an elite level.

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Alex Perry
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Alex Perry

Banker has always been a DC and that can be evidence that he was not good enough to move up or maybe he turned things down but he has not produced top tier defenses and shown recruiting greatness to my knowledge.

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Chris Gallegos
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Chris Gallegos

Banker's Defense looked just as porous and unprepared as Pelini's defenses. Familiar scene watching them get smacked around in all big games that matter.

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David Moshiri
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David Moshiri

Banker made poor post game comments following Iowa and Tennessee Bowl game reflecting on the his players. Additionally, not a savvy recruiter.

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Andy Kadavy
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Andy Kadavy

Two years have proven that scheme cannot make up for lack of talent. Between those two facets and recruiting, it was important for Riley to do this now.

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Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Good enough guy, bad enough DC

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Jon Moore
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Jon Moore

Recruting, recruiting, recruiting

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Norman Curfman
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Norman Curfman

Nebraskas defense was adequate for middle tier teams but very inadequate for top tier teams. The reasons are many but his philosophical approach to defense for the big ten.

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Sean Fluharty
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Sean Fluharty

I'm definitely shocked an surprised, but it was definitely necessary... just gotta make sure that the new guy is superior to the one who was just let go. Shouldn't be hard.

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David MacKay
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David MacKay

It was time for change on that side of the ball. The defensive line play was atrocious! We need someone who can teach these kids the fundamentals and start working on putting fear back in our opponents offense. Also he was definitely a weak link in recruiting! Good Luck Mr. Banker!

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Paul Bruner
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Paul Bruner

This all started over a year ago not having a plan B in place for the D-line, and it continued to be an issue with current recruiting situation.

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Valerie Gilmore
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Valerie Gilmore

it was needed, and we need to give HCMR a hi five. Not like the previous staff that played the shell games when it came to shaking up the staff. MB will land on his feet.

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Meredith Stegman
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Meredith Stegman

He needed to be fired at Oregon St but we took him off of their hands. Now we can get someone who knows how to recruit and play sound tough defense.

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Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?

Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?

Yes

17

No

6

Yes

17 Comments
Jeremy Starr
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Jeremy Starr

Because He is excited to be here, He Knows the Challenges and expectations but doesn't shy away from it, He Kicked ass at Tulane,,,, if you can kick ass there, Nebraska should be even better with all the resources and support. I anticipate he will do great things.,

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Nick Hornig
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Nick Hornig

Because I watched his interview with Jessical Coody, and he seems pretty motivated about future changes in college sports

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Steve “S85” T
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Steve “S85” T

He knows and understands Nebraska. He talked to Dr.Tom Osborne, absolutely loves Rhule and his staff. He truly believes in the Huskers.

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Sam Thierstein
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Sam Thierstein

Because he wants to come home. Trev left home.

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Steve Blad
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Steve Blad

If Rhule likes him, I'm in.

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

I think he equal to Trev Alberts. Unlike previous ADs, like Alberts, he's a 'local' guy.

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Visitor
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Visitor

Hard to really know for sure at this point in time. Let's see how things are going a year or two from now.

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Bud Chapin
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Bud Chapin

Very Experienced and people leader!

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Gary Schneider
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Gary Schneider

He did an awesome job bringing Tulane back to winning ways by hiring Coach Fritz!! He will fit in at Nebraska very nicely!!

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

If he is committed yes, but these 'elites' are a problem for decent society. They sell us down the river every time it seems. Trev owed us more explanation than we got. May A&M lose every game.

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Jeremy Starr
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Jeremy Starr

Because He is excited to be here, He Knows the Challenges and expectations but doesn't shy away from it, He Kicked ass at Tulane,,,, if you can kick ass there, Nebraska should be even better with all the resources and support. I anticipate he will do great things.,

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Keith Maloney
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Keith Maloney

Maybe he can pull the knife out of our backs that Trev stuck in? He has forever ruined his Nebraska legacy by bailing on us! He was looking to move up probably before he took the AD job. So yes I'm excited.

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Jeff Barker
Jeff Barker

He hasn't ruined his legacy.

Russell Lloyd
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Russell Lloyd

All you have to do is read his background and you can't help but be excited. Strong and football Etc. Home run higher!!

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Patrick O'Brien
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Patrick O'Brien

He seems like a perfect fit and he's really excited to be here.

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Kent Haynes
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Kent Haynes

Midwest guy, seems to know Rhule and maybe others. Alberts didn't have our back!

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No

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Mike Parker
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Mike Parker

Don't know enough about him to be excited.

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Rod Combs (RoddyBoy)
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Rod Combs (RoddyBoy)

Until I see an AD that sticks around and leads by actions and commitment over words *coughs*....we shall see.

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Rick Fern
0
Rick Fern

Really thought Trev was the right fit. Heart breaking

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Ron Graf
0
Ron Graf

I'm still mad about TA

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Don Schendt
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Don Schendt

Very quick hire and do not know much about him.

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

His track record doesn't show stability.

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Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?

Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?

Yes

13

No

0

Yes

13 Comments
Rick Fern
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Rick Fern

Total shock and really caught the Husker Nation off guard. Still don't get it. We'll see how the new AD pans out.

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scottlm23@hotmail.com
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scottlm23@hotmail.com

This was a true WTF moment.

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Jay Carter
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Jay Carter

we had everything in front of us New #5 star quarterback! Come ON Man!!!

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Chris Erickson
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Chris Erickson

It is nothing short of university level treason.

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Bob Healey
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Bob Healey

Totally. There is a rumor about A&M joining the B1G. NO. I think the SEC would be good for TA! :)

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

I was flabbergasted. He said it was his dream job. Guess you can't trust anybody.

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Brent Allen
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Brent Allen

We tend to take a man at his word, at least until he proves you can't. Trev did just that.

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

The people of Nebraska had great confidence in Trev Alberts. It is a huge step backwards when both Ted carter and Trev decided it wasn't worth it to stay and work within the system. Obviously the Board of Regents lack of leadership was the problem.

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William Osler
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William Osler

I did not expect this scenario at all.

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Dan Larsen
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Dan Larsen

Nebraska Athletics needed major stability after years of Riley/Frost. Everyone treated Trev as the Prodigal Son, even those not from Nebraska. Husker Nation NEEDS what he has....no reason to leave other than $$$$.

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Christopher Humphries
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Christopher Humphries

But he is level headed guy, theres to many politics above him, drove him away to early.

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Bob Healey
Bob Healey

When the going gets tough, some can't take it...........

Dick Plock
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Dick Plock

Thought he was happy & loved it here & liked challenging events! Boy was I wrong!!!

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No

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