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If just one of these is possible, what would you rather see during the 2026 Husker football season?
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If just one of these is possible, what would you rather see during the 2026 Husker football season?
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Will the home sellout streak for Nebraska football survive the 2026 season?
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Will the home sellout streak for Nebraska football survive the 2026 season?
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Thumbs up or down on the Huskers' black uniforms for their Halloween game against Washington?
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Thumbs up or down on the Huskers' black uniforms for their Halloween game against Washington?
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Will Nebraska's defense force 20 or more turnovers during the 2026 season?
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Will Nebraska's defense force 20 or more turnovers during the 2026 season?
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Will Nebraska's intentional offseason mindset show up in a tougher run defense this fall?
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Will Nebraska's intentional offseason mindset show up in a tougher run defense this fall?
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Will Elijah Pritchett take the leap at left tackle Nebraska needs in 2026?
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Will Elijah Pritchett take the leap at left tackle Nebraska needs in 2026?
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Will Nebraska's special teams remain one of its most reliable units without Mike Ekeler?
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Will Nebraska's special teams remain one of its most reliable units without Mike Ekeler?
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Will Nebraska's running backs rush for 1,000+ yards combined in 2026?
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Will Nebraska's running backs rush for 1,000+ yards combined in 2026?
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Will 4-star safety Tory Pittman III keep his Nebraska commitment after visiting LSU?
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Will 4-star safety Tory Pittman III keep his Nebraska commitment after visiting LSU?
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Will Nebraska softball add a transfer pitcher before the portal closes?
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Will Nebraska softball add a transfer pitcher before the portal closes?
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Will Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class finish in the top 15 nationally?
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Will Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class finish in the top 15 nationally?
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Is Nebraska in any real danger of losing the commitments of Trae Taylor and/or Tory Pittman?
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Is Nebraska in any real danger of losing the commitments of Trae Taylor and/or Tory Pittman?
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Will No. 4 Nebraska softball make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2026?
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Will No. 4 Nebraska softball make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2026?
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Thoughts on the $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation plan?
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Thoughts on the $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation plan?
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Will Jamal Rule start at RB for Nebraska's 2026 opener?
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Will Jamal Rule start at RB for Nebraska's 2026 opener?
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Good

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Bad WINNER

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Good

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It's hard to coach a quality OL with subpar players

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Rob Powers
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Rob Powers

I don't think we know how good Donovan really is. If the S&C is making the linemen heavy, slow, and stiff there is only so much Raiola can do. Rhule knows OL and has a track record of identifying good young coaches, so I trust that he sees something here.

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john brandon
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john brandon

Trust Rhule on this one

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Justin Gardy
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Justin Gardy

He is only doing this to try and get Dylan.

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Ken E
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Ken E

For those saying there was no improvement, I disagree. You can not look at the line in a vacuum. Lots of injuries this year with your two best players out most of the year.

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Dick Plock
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Dick Plock

I think he is a good coach trying to make a bad situation better! And he will make it better!

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Richard Stotts
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Richard Stotts

lets see if DR with time can improve the OL.

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Roy Bishop
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Roy Bishop

Only if he brings his nephews,

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Bad

jerry reinhardt
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jerry reinhardt

My respect and confidence in Matt Rhule has dropped significantly!! This is the A #1 position /coaching that needed to be addressed IMMEDIAATELY!!

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Spot Ify
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Spot Ify

Is this a serious question?

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

The is the first and a huge stupid thing Rhule is doing. He needed to clean house. This looks like trouble but I hope I'm wrong.

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James Wyatt
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James Wyatt

Being a husker fan and seeing the way the o-line played tells you all you need to know why we shouldn't of kept Riola! GO BIG RED TILL I DIE!!

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

He had a whole year last to change the line and didnt do it! Bad choice by Ruhle!

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

We did not see much improvement this year on the Oline. I dont necessary think the fault is the players necessary, its the coach. I like Raiola, but, he is missing something. Maybe the weight room will help.

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David Weaver
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David Weaver

I've read the why's on the good side but reason I'm saying it's bad as it's so easy to blame in on talent and players which is why I almost voted good. Some of this belongs on Duvall for strapping on cement boots to our o-lineman but our o-line did NOT improve - the regressed so...bad move

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Jim Oswald
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Jim Oswald

Our OL was TERRIBLE! They couldn't run block and made up for it by not being able to pass block! There was not improvement in the OL as the season progressed, in fact, they got worse! With no good OL there is not improvement! THINK MATT!

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David Cassiday
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David Cassiday

O-Line was the weakest part of the whole team and showed zero improvement during the season. Total head scratcher.

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Brian Phares
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Brian Phares

I did not see improvement in the linemen throughout the year, which does not give much confidence. I realize we need substantially better players, but we also need a coach who can get every bit of talent from whomever is playing. I did not see that this year.

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Jeff Barker
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Jeff Barker

Was easily the worst position group on the team.... why would we keep the coach from that squad?

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Marty Norris Davis
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Marty Norris Davis

Our quarterbacks had .5 seconds to make a decision...

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Richard Johnson
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Richard Johnson

Worst performing position on the team. Coach or scheme, I don't know, but if that who MR wants, he has to live with results.

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Rick Shaneyfelt
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Rick Shaneyfelt

The offensive line showed no improvement under Riaola and in fact regressed in their run blocking. He is also very inexperienced compared to many other candidates including John Garrison. Rhule said " it starts in the trenches". Put your money where your mouth is!

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

This is honestly the first time I’ve seriously questioned Rhule. This makes 0 sense. The O line is 99% of the reason Casey got massacred this year. We would have been an 8-4 team at minimum with a serviceable O line. And don’t get me started on improvement, that was VERY minimal

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Michael Sandstrom
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Michael Sandstrom

There is very little upside to this choice. There are many qualified offensive line coaches that have produced at this level. I would look into getting one of them. I also believe that Raiola did very little to warrant him being retained.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Watch the season, what evidence do we have on the field that shows Rialo is right for Husker Nation in a rebuild year.

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

Bad unless Rhule is getting something or someone in return.

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Steven Waltman
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Steven Waltman

Dumb move should have kept Bill Busche.

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Bryan Petersen
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Bryan Petersen

Line was awful this year

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Bruce Neel
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Bruce Neel

They didn't play well this year

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Bill and Kathy Dalton
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Bill and Kathy Dalton

We need a proven OL coach that builds fast, agile and strong blocking graders

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

HELL NO!!!! Is this a trick question, that O Line was one of the worst I have ever seen, he needs to go

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

If you are coach with discipline methods of developement of the players, you can turn an offensive line around very quickly. Most of the same lineman are coming back. And now is he going to sell them on being tougher and more disciplined? I dont buy it! Very bad move by Ruhle!

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

Wasn't the season bad because the offensive line didn't do well? If so, then, why keep Raiole?

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Yes

Ken E
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Ken E

A Defensive line coach that is nicknamed "Pot Roast". That's a recipe for success.

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

All of them, but especially Satterfield. Love how he uses TEs. Just hope ours can stay healthy this year. If so, guys like Fidone will be a mismatch

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No

Craig W
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Craig W

Not one hire has any reputable credentials or experience. Hell, the O coordinator wasn't able to call the last 2 games for his team. Ruhle was a disappointing hire and his picks are far, far worse.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

I haven't seen anyone dedicated to a run first offense to my liking. If we are a pass first, second and third offense (such as the last 20 years) we will continue to fail. I would prefer to run and run and run and fail for awhile till we learn how to do it, than any short term gain passing.

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James Wyatt
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James Wyatt

Haven't seen what any of the coaches can do at Nebraska to be able to rate how much i like them. When the coaches win more than six games and go to a bowl game then I will let you no what coaches I like.. GO BIG RED TILL I DIE!!!!

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

Nobody is exciting maybe d-coord will be.

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Jeff Barker
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Jeff Barker

Bringing in offensive coordinators who have strong offenses against teams with no defense... and bringing in defensive coaches from those teams that don't play defense. That offense will fail in the Big10.

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

No, but Mickey J certainly took himself out of consideration. I will wait to see what happens in the fall.

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Yes

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No WINNER

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Yes

Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

I live in Jackson, MS and believe me, anyone who can do what he's done at an HBCU school like Jackson St can flat out coach and he talked the #1 overall recruit in the country into signing with them! Not to mention several other highly ranked recruits. Yes, he could get it done! JSU SUCKED B4 DEION!

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Doug Broderick Jr.
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Doug Broderick Jr.

The silver sluggers would never allow this. But I think hed be a breath of fresh air, but could be a PR nightmare for TA.

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james bond
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james bond

he will bring the energy we need to rebound the program. but like any program one coach don't do it alone need great assistants.

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James Wyatt
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James Wyatt

I just feel Deion Sanders can recruit the 4&5 star recruits that will make Nebraska competitive! GBR

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Charlie Knapper
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Charlie Knapper

Prime is the only coach out there capable of being able to handle the fish bowl that is Nebraska Football

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

Prime time would bring prime recruits and a winner’s attitude

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No

Bill Reno Reida
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Bill Reno Reida

No! He's more concerned about himself than anyting NU.

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levi.goin85@gmail.com
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His look at me narcissist style is not a fit for the state or the university...and he is not proven at the power 5 level.

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

No, Deion would not be a good fit. Too much flash, not enough head coaching experience. That said, he has done a great job where he is.

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Jeff Brown
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Jeff Brown

He was a flamboyant player but he has no Power 5 coaching experience. Not a Nebraska culture kinda guy.

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Brad Hill
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Brad Hill

cares more about Prime than the team.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

He is not qualified nor does he have leadership qualities. What a joke of a question to even have here. Let's get serious.

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Vincent M Mankowski
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Vincent M Mankowski

Our largest challenge is someone who can not only bring in 4 and 5 star recruits, but to adapt them to the CULTURE at Nebraska and bring out the best of them within that culture. Deion Sanders is not a part of Nebraska Cornhusker culture and cannot bring that to players.

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Robert Ebers
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Robert Ebers

Promising, yet no experience as HC in the Power 5.

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Richard Johnson
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Richard Johnson

Nebraska MUST get this hire right. They simply cannot afford the risk of a coach with no power 5 coaching/recruiting experience. The stakes are to high to gamble.

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Paul Billesbach
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Paul Billesbach

No matter the hype and potential, I want a qualified experienced HC who's exemplified those traits that we so desperately need. Deion could be that guy in a few years but I don't want to take the chance at this point that he's not.

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