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

[BigPiney]

It's official. Riley fired.

Back to Oregon State for a third round?

[All-American]

It's official. Riley fired.

[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

[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.

[CardiacCoug]

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

[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.

[Applejack]

Does Mike Riley survive the next 24 hours?

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

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.

[Omaha 680]

Looks like florida is going after Chip Kelly. What about between texas A&M, UTenn and Nebraska. I am sure he will go to Nebraska. that division is wide open

Not only do I think the chance of success is greater at Nebraska than at those other two schools, but Nebraska fans will be more patient. I hope you are right about Florida.

[Maximus]

He's more than an alumnus. He is the pride of Wood River, Nebraska. In addition to being a standout football player who committed to Stanford but eventually came home to lead us to another national title, I remember watching him win the all class gold medal in shot put and also the class C hurdles races at the 1993 State track meet. He is just below Johnny Rogers and just above Ahman Green as far as home grown football legends. You're right though. Florida in particular is going to back up the dump truck of cash on his front lawn. There are signs Nebraksa will be aggressive on salary to get him, so I have to hope that the emotional connection will win him over.

Looks like florida is going after Chip Kelly. What about between texas A&M, UTenn and Nebraska. I am sure he will go to Nebraska. that division is wide open

[Paperback Writer]

I wonder if Scott Frost is interested; he knows what he's getting into. He would have a much easier path at Florida or UCF for that matter. The only reason I could see him taking the Nebraska job is a chance to be Tom Osborne 2.0. If Frost does not accept Nebraska's offer, Mike Leach might. I don't think Leach is a good fit at Nebraska but I like the guy and he would be entertaining. But I agree, Scott Frost might just be the Husker's only hope right now.

[Omaha 680]

I know he is a Nebraska alum...but that dude is going to get the pick of the litter this off-season.

He's more than an alumnus. He is the pride of Wood River, Nebraska. In addition to being a standout football player who committed to Stanford but eventually came home to lead us to another national title, I remember watching him win the all class gold medal in shot put and also the class C hurdles races at the 1993 State track meet. He is just below Johnny Rogers and just above Ahman Green as far as home grown football legends. You're right though. Florida in particular is going to back up the dump truck of cash on his front lawn. There are signs Nebraksa will be aggressive on salary to get him, so I have to hope that the emotional connection will win him over.