Were you surprised about the firing of Mark Banker?

Asked by Husker Max

4/12/2017

Were you surprised about the firing of Mark Banker?

34%

Yes!

66%

It was necessary... WINNER

34%

Yes!

Regardless of performance, the long history of Riley and Banker made this move quite a shock.

Regardless of performance, the long history of Riley and Banker made this move quite a shock. Show Less

6 Comments

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.

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.

Larry Dandrow

but not unhappy

Gene Baker

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

Doug Einsel

Just didnt see it coming

Mark Dennis

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

66%

It was necessary...

Change needs to be made to see improvements in the future.

Change needs to be made to see improvements in the future. Show Less

17 Comments

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.

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.

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!

Bill Hemmer

LIKE ALL THAT HAS HAPPEN

Reed Moormeier

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

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.

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.

David Moshiri

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

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.

Mike Conyers

Good enough guy, bad enough DC

Jon Moore

Recruting, recruiting, recruiting

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?

Asked by Husker Max

11/23/2023

Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?

40%

Yes

60%

No WINNER

40%

Yes

12 Comments

Dale Stara

Nebraska football generates and insane amount of tax dollars for the state of Nebraska, I would think the state would want to help maintain that cash flow.

Claude Michel

One must think about the revenues that a husker football games bring into the city of Lincoln. Only makes sense that they would help keep the facilities tip-top. CLaude

Thomas Wright

What PJ said !! Whatever it takes to keep big red rolling !! GO BIG RED !!

Chris Thackray

I think it's safe t say the the majority of households in Nebraska support the Football program. Spread equally across the state, I can't imagine that the needed/wanted taxes per household would be that much. I could be wrong. I haven't researched it.

PJ SAid

do people realize how much money football games bring to Lincoln ... no brainer, a great long-term investment for Lincoln and the State of Nebraska !

Seth Hyberger

The building is an economic power house for the state.

Seth Hyberger

The building is an economic power house for the state.

Steve Slezak

Why not. Money gets spent in a lot worser ways.

Michael Graham

Worser? You must be a UNL grad.

Scott Dreas

Do like other cities do and charge a tax on hotels and car rentals and let the visitors pay the tax to fund the stadium projects

Rappmaster Dugg

Because I live in Arizona.

Bob Cantin

Huh?

Sid Desai

Modern Monetary Policy. Initiative is already approved and people are paid. Our tax.money won't pay either way, unless you want to wait another 100 years.

60%

No

18 Comments

Doug Einsel

Revenue by athletic dept should pay for it. First of all, I dont approve of the south end zone change, eliminating seating for the common folk.

Devin Salisbury

The football program is always bragging about how much they bring in. Why should any non fan have to support them?

Our taxes are too high already and it is because they pay for more than just essential services. Like football stadiums.

The Athletic Department turns a huge profit every year. They charge an insane amount of money to see a terrible product on the field. The egos/decisions of administration has already taken enough from the average person. They don't deserve a dime

Chuck Mix

We are overtaxed already. I love NU football, but if it can't pay for itself with current state support to the university, then it shouldn't be so big. We are blessed to have the support for the university football team, leave it to the folks.

Jerry Hedden

dont need to use state moneys for this

Larry Smith

With ever more dismal seasons I would guess that filling the stadium would be a problem. Nebraska fans are great, but there is only an indefinite time before they lose interest with dismal season results.

Michael Graham

How about fix some roads instead.

Robert Lloyd

Absolutely not. This is NOT what our Founding Fathers had in mind, not that they are not turning in their graves with this socialist mess we've gotten ourselves into. I don't play football, I don't/can't go to the games and so this is taxation without representation.

Scott Mateer

The collected taxes should be used to invest in the state of Nebraska's college students to reduce tuition and fees, improve rural health care, and/or invest in things like expanding renewable energy sources. Let the boosters and fans pay for the renovations and upgrades.

Robert Lloyd

Those things you mentioned are NOT what taxes were meant for.

Scott Mateer

Laird Watkins

The University and it's Mega-donors are not in a state of poverty. When the legislature is in attack mode on taxation, let us be prudent.

lawrence versaw

They rake in tons money pay for it yourself

Dan Stephens

That's what the donors are for.

Regan Zeller

There is plenty of private money to take care of this. Just let them name a restroom after a large donor.

Alan Montanye

They sale out every game. They have money. We are taxed to much already. And the price of living is ridiculous.

Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?

Asked by Husker Max

11/2/2023

Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?

80%

Yes WINNER

20%

No

80%

Yes

19 Comments

Doug Dewitz

I believe

Chris Monaco

all 6 teams left on the schedule are beatable.

Gene Eubanks

All of the remaining games are winnable, so I think for sure we can win two of them!

Carter Eveland

if nebraska plays quality football the next three weeks they will go 6-3

Brandon Pierce

Each game we are getting better and our Defense is just as strong as they were the first game. It is only a matter of time for the Offense to open up and showcase all the young talent on the team. Not to mention every team left has struggles with stopping offenses. Our D will shut down their runs.

Robert Lloyd

I'm a Nebraskan

Doug Einsel

3-4 more wins

Steve Stutzman

Team is getting stronger as the year progresses.

Thomas Wright

C'mon...Northwestern / Purdue / Maryland, Iowa ALL @ home = 7 wins !! Right ? We should beat ALL of them, right ? I like Kool-Aid, but Tony White has got our boys heading in the right direction for a nice change, even though we need a pass rusher they've been solid & I believe will get better.

Bob Flanagan

The defense will have to carry us, and the young receivers are gonna have to step up big time. Satterfield may have to think long and hard about throwing to run vs running to throw ... we shall see, but ZI think they'll go at least 6-6 maybe 7-5

Dale Paulsen

We can run the ball!

Richard Stotts

gbr

James Key

We will know more Saturday night. We need to go 3-0 over next 3 weeks. GBR

Don Schendt

Remaining schedule should allow NU to win 3 more games, especially the next 3. NU could even win them all.

Regan Zeller

They have a better attitude now. They know they need to work to win and when something does not go their way they do not put their heads down and think back to last year.

Mark C. Brigham

We will continue to gain confidence as we win!

Agron Leopold

The west is weak and the crossovers look very winnable after seeing Illinois beat Maryland. We will get to 6 and may even be in the hunt in the west

James McDermott

The remaing six games are all winnable

William Snesrud

Because five of the final six games are very winnable

20%

No

3 Comments

Joe Hegarty

No Passing attack and to many errors.

michael daly

offense is not coming together. injuries and less than stellar coaching on that side. o line and receivers and qb

Jon Petersen

I think they'd be able to get to something like 7-5 if they still had some offensive weapons. But the lack of receivers and backs is going to make it difficult. If they do get to a bowl, it will be due to the defense.

Husker Max

Were you surprised about the firing of Mark Banker?

34% Yes!

66% It was necessary... WINNER

34% Yes!

66% It was necessary...

Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?

40% Yes

60% No WINNER

40% Yes

60% No

Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?

80% Yes WINNER

20% No

80% Yes

20% No

34%

Yes!

66%

It was necessary... WINNER

34%

Yes!

66%

It was necessary...

40%

Yes

60%

No WINNER

40%

Yes

60%

No

80%

Yes WINNER

20%

No

80%

Yes

20%

No