Maybe if we all collectively apologize to Coach Pelini we can be rid of the curse! I’ll start…I’m sorry Bo, please forgive us!! @BoPelini also I want to say that I always loved @FauxPelini too and still do!
Matt Rhule isn’t going anywhere and the decision on his OC is his. Say what you want about the staff changes @Sean_Callahan but he is at least willing to try to fix mistakes. I think firing people sucks- no one likes to do it, but I applaud him for not just letting it fester. The online calls for this person or that one are annoying . Having any sort of platform does not qualify that person to suggest choices as when your department has an opening it’s upto the hiring manager (in this case the HC) to choose what the options are. We all have the right to have an opinion- just not to expect that opinion to be paid any heed. Hopefully now that you got one scalp, the fire everyone crowd can shush. Negativity breeds, well, negativity and our fan base has always bitched too much. We’ve been blessed with 5 real national titles in 60 years and easily could have close to double that. 3 in TOs tenure and 2 in Franks.
The Aurich extension meaning he will be a replacement for MR is ridiculous and we’ve played this tune before. It was sung for BO after one brief stint with Frank. We made the mistake of letting Frank go and it could be argued that Bo was few years of seasoning at Youngstown St from being ready even after he was hired years later. Aurich got an extension because other schools want him and he’s doing a good job in his first year as a P4 DC. Full stop end of story except to say MR will be our head coach for a long time- again bitching will not influence school leadership as it sees the program -not just a month with one bad performance and 3 missed opportunities. There are so many programs for you to follow if you expect 10-2 seasons 4 years after the mess handed to him( don’t tell me it’s too long to it still being fixing inherited problems when I can look at your profile and see you blaming Biden for Trumps numbers). A lot of issues remain but many have been fixed- the talent issue is getting there and while ST and penalties HAVE regressed, Eck wanted a bigger role and was offered a lot of money to stay, changes at position coach as well as scheme changes can have a hand in penalties. As can talent- being a step slow are not having enough snaps against All Americans can lead to reaching, grabbing, AND pre snap anxiety.
Be a fan of the Huskers the way we are expected to be. Expect to win, hurt when we lose but don’t whine and complain about losses- give the players what they need- support and these days, money. again I will forward you to @saf2564 to show you how to be a good Husker fan. Sorry Joyce.
Finally rumors of Husker volleyball seniors returning for a 5th year are tremendously exciting. Dare I say even faaaaantastic!!!!!!
The preceding were simply the opinions of a what many feel is a simple mind. I’ll never argue that. Sometimes - many times after bypass in fact, I walk into a room and forget why or wake up at home and need 5 full minutes to figure out where I am.
@huskersjames To tell you that Rhule is the problem—he had freaking Joe Brady as his OC in Carolina and fired him because the offense looked exactly like Nebraska’s now. Brady is the head coach of the Bills and had no problem as OC anywhere else in his time in that role.
What are we doing? He’s done a fine job but when you fire Rhule, which you should do soon, Rob now has to stay or also get paid more..new coach almost has to accept him or again he gets paid more…and you better fire Rhule soon
@BigKorn80@Drakeb4Degrassi I think you’re right, not showing up might get the job done of getting rid of the coach, but I can’t see us keeping him money or not at this point anyway. Support the kids and the team we all love even if we hate the coach and the product he has put out
The anger towards the head ball coach at Nebraska is warranted. But to boycott the team(players) is asinine and isn't sending any message. I saw them fighting out there all the way through. They aren't giving up, why would you on them? Defense looks different with chambliss out.
@moldie87@BoPelini@FauxPelini Yes but you know we have brought back solich already right? Like he was here and went out the tunnel with the players. So let’s go to the next curse
Maybe if we all collectively apologize to Coach Pelini we can be rid of the curse! I’ll start…I’m sorry Bo, please forgive us!! @BoPelini also I want to say that I always loved @FauxPelini too and still do!
Nebraska has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen.
Statement from coach Matt Rhule:
“Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season. As the head coach, I am ultimately responsible for every aspect of our program—including wins and losses—and it is my responsibility to make changes when they are warranted.
“While there are many areas that need improvement, our offensive plan and execution is simply not working. Earlier today, I relieved offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen of his duties. As I have recently shared, Dana has a fantastic offensive mind, he is a strong leader, and he has done great work here at Nebraska. But simply, we need a change. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties.
“I will continue to evaluate our program through the season and certainly at its conclusion and make additional changes where I believe they will help us win.
“The Nebraska fan base has high expectations and I embrace them, and I also know of their passionate support of the young men in our program. I hope they will continue to be there for our players with very important games still ahead. Our entire program is determined to finish this season strong.”
Nebraska has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen.
Statement from coach Matt Rhule:
“Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season. As the head coach, I am ultimately responsible for every aspect of our program—including wins and losses—and it is my responsibility to make changes when they are warranted.
“While there are many areas that need improvement, our offensive plan and execution is simply not working. Earlier today, I relieved offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen of his duties. As I have recently shared, Dana has a fantastic offensive mind, he is a strong leader, and he has done great work here at Nebraska. But simply, we need a change. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties.
“I will continue to evaluate our program through the season and certainly at its conclusion and make additional changes where I believe they will help us win.
“The Nebraska fan base has high expectations and I embrace them, and I also know of their passionate support of the young men in our program. I hope they will continue to be there for our players with very important games still ahead. Our entire program is determined to finish this season strong.”
FIRE MATT RHULE! I truly thought I would wake up and it would be announced that he was fired. Very disappointed that he’s still around. We beat teams every way but the fucking scoreboard and I’m done with it. Get rid of him no matter the fucking price tag @TroyDannen
Per TruMedia, Nebraska's 24-13 loss to Illinois is just the third time since 2014 a Big Ten team has lost despite:
- Outgaining its opponent by 50+ yards
- Outrushing its opponent by 50+ yards
- Committing zero turnovers
Big Ten teams are 259-3 in those games over that span.
I think the common fan sentiment right now is anger and frustration. Me too. And rightfully so.
I think today I'm feeling another emotion: sadness. What a bummer this season has been. So much promise, so much hope to it. To start 5-0 and then just completely implode. Again.
We wait so patiently for 9 months of the off-season, so excited to watch our beloved Huskers. So excited to join our friends and family at Memorial Stadium.
But now it's just dreading to watch these games. It's painful every week. The penalties. The lack of game plan. Getting out coached. The special teams disaster every single week. It's taken the entire fun out of the season.
What a giant bummer.