Neb. is a top 30-60 team: now and forever

[Omaha 680]

Nebraska should go after Mike Leach ahead of Scott Frost. Frost is undefeated this year, but he's only been a head coach for two years. Leach has shown that he can win anywhere.

I would be ecstatic with either hire. I just think Frost is more realistic and could be a long term coach if he works out.

[Green Monstah]

Would Leach be able to manage Husker fans' lofty expectations without pissing off boosters and admins? I highly doubt it.

Leach has thrived in Lubbock and Pullman in large part because the fanbase was just so damn happy not to suck--and even be legitimately good occassionally. He says what he thinks and has little to no filter. If we learned anything from Pelini, it's that the Nebraska coach probably needs a filter, and probably needs to win more than 8-9 games per year (Leach averaged 8.4 wins/year at TT; and is averaging 6.33 wins/year at WSU).

I think Frost would be a good hire, but as we all know, hiring a legend is risky business.

[Paperback Writer]

Would Leach be able to manage Husker fans' lofty expectations without pissing off boosters and admins? I highly doubt it.

Leach has thrived in Lubbock and Pullman in large part because the fanbase was just so damn happy not to suck--and even be legitimately good occassionally. He says what he thinks and has little to no filter. If we learned anything from Pelini, it's that the Nebraska coach probably needs a filter, and probably needs to win more than 8-9 games per year (Leach averaged 8.4 wins/year at TT; and is averaging 6.33 wins/year at WSU).

I think Frost would be a good hire, but as we all know, hiring a legend is risky business.

Nebraska fans have lowered their expectations in the post-Osborne era. They too would be happy not to suck and be legitimately good on occasion. Basically, they just want to be as good as Wisconsin, win a conference title once or twice a decade, and become relevant once again. I think Husker fans would embrace Mike Leach and even support him the next time he puts Craig James's son in a shed during practice. I don't see much Bo Pelini in Mike Leach; I think Leach would hit it off with the Nebraska media. The only reservation I have about Leach is whether his style of offense will work at Nebraska.

I also think Leach has a better chance at landing the Nebraska job - his old boss is Nebraska's new AD. But it will be Frost's job if he wants it.

[Applejack]

Does Mike Riley survive the next 24 hours?

[Omaha 680]

Does Mike Riley survive the next 24 hours?

If he is allowed to leave campus today with his job I will be disappointed.

[CardiacCoug]

Yeah time to put Mike Riley out of his misery. I feel bad for him.

[Paperback Writer]

Does Mike Riley survive the next 24 hours?

Only if AD Bill Moos waits until next Monday to inform Mike Riley he is out of a job. I'm guessing Moos can get Mike Leach to follow him to Lincoln if Nebraska wants to go that route. But only if Scott Frost does not want the job. I also feel bad for Mike Riley, I really wanted Nebraska to be successful under him. But Nebraska is playing worse under Riley than under Frank Solich, Bill Callahan, and Bo Pelini. I didn't think that was possible.

[old_gregg]

Only if AD Bill Moos waits until next Monday to inform Mike Riley he is out of a job. I'm guessing Moos can get Mike Leach to follow him to Lincoln if Nebraska wants to go that route. But only if Scott Frost does not want the job. I also feel bad for Mike Riley, I really wanted Nebraska to be successful under him. But Nebraska is playing worse under Riley than under Frank Solich, Bill Callahan, and Bo Pelini. I didn't think that was possible.

leach would be nuts to leave pullman

[All-American]

It's official. Riley fired.

[BigPiney]

It's official. Riley fired.

Back to Oregon State for a third round?

[Omaha 680]

Frost to meet with Florida. Rumors of Brett Bilema on Nebraska's list.

I am afraid.

[BigFatMeanie]

Frost to meet with Florida. Rumors of Brett Bilema on Nebraska's list.

I am afraid.

Cheer up. I hear there is a former college Heisman Trophy winner who spent 14 years in the NFL that might be available soon and willing to come to Nebraska's aid.

[CJF]

Back to Oregon State for a third round?

That was my thought. OSU just found their coach for the next few years.

[Applejack]

Back to Oregon State for a third round?

Looks like Mike might need to keep looking.

http://www.kgw.com/sports/ncaa/beave...oach/494517009

[cowboy]

I wouldn't be surprised to see them try for KWhitt or Ken Niumatalolo. Niumatalolo's style would especially appeal to the old school Husker fans who like smash mouth football.