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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

17

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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Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?

Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?

Yes — sounds committed

2

No — talk is cheap

4

Yes — sounds committed

2 Comments
PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

I feel it ease worries a LITTLE bit. I think he has already talked to his friend Pat, AD at Penn State, and was told that Penn State Alumni want someone more proven than Rhule. So, Rhule is way down the list.

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MIchael Bennett
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MIchael Bennett

I think Rhule wants to finish what he started

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No — talk is cheap

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lonnie irvine
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lonnie irvine

a simple I'm going nowhere would have answered it once and for all not a politician's way to answer

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Vincent Regan
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Vincent Regan

Don't have to worry no more now.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

No, it means nothing, he is gone or he woulda squashed it and said he was taking his name out of consideration and he didn’t.

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Scott Reed
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Scott Reed

What else would he say...It really sucks here??? He hasn't said, "I'm not interested in the Penn State Job".

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Is bringing Banana Ball to Memorial Stadium a smart move for Nebraska athletics?

Is bringing Banana Ball to Memorial Stadium a smart move for Nebraska athletics?

Yes – diversifies stadium use

5

No – distracts from core sports

2

Yes – diversifies stadium use

5 Comments
Troy Dunaway
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Troy Dunaway

Empty - worthless. Full - revenue. This is a no brainer.

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John Shelkop
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John Shelkop

Memorial Stadium is one of the greatest venues in sports. Why shouldn't the folks in Lincoln, Omaha, and all of Nebraska get the opportunity to be entertained by any show worthy of a stadium sized audience? So much CHA-CHING!

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Echo Kinsella
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Echo Kinsella

These are fun talented guys and should be seen.

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Dennis Lambert
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Dennis Lambert

I saw a Larry the Cable Guy show in Memorial Stadium. Didn't have anything to do with "sports"

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No – distracts from core sports

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

you must be kidding!

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

I hope this is a joke. Nothing to do with sports.

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