petey23 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Even if Nebraska wanted Kill I really can't see him leaving Minnesota but it may help him get a raise or more money to facilities. I think Nebraska will end up with Oregon OC Scott Frost as their new head coach. If Nebraska offered Kill the job, Jerry would be at the airport before Eichorst hung up the phone....3 or 4 times the money in a place that costs 20% less to live. Not to mention the programs. I realize Nebraska isn't what they were in the 90's but the resources and commitment to be are in place, just tougher to get that type of talent to Lincoln these days...but who wouldn't rather coach at a school where winning the Big 10 and competing occasionally for a National title are the goals versus beating 4 powder puffs and then hopefully winning 3 or 4 big 10 games so we can go somewhere warm for bowl season. Quote
choyt3 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Even if Nebraska wanted Kill I really can't see him leaving Minnesota but it may help him get a raise or more money to facilities. I think Nebraska will end up with Oregon OC Scott Frost as their new head coach. Well, Jerry's not exactly the first coach that comes to mind when you think of coaches that stay in one place for a significant amount of time. And the atmosphere in the state of Nebraska on game day takes a back seat to nearly no other program in the country. The experience would far exceed anything Minnesota could ever dream of. That said, Bielema to me is the favorite, maybe due to familiarity more than anything. According to the FootballScoop.com report, Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst is working from a very short list -- perhaps only one name -- and is not taking calls from other coaches expressing interest. Eichorst is well acquainted with Bielema, as he served as Eichorst served as Wisconsins' deputy athletics director under Barry Alvarez from 2009-11. Quote
Hambone Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So, any chance Tressel shows up at Nebraska?? Quote
choyt3 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Looks like the buyout issue has been solved - Jim McElwain will be announced as the new head coach of Florida later today. Craig Bohl to Colorado State? Quote
choyt3 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So, any chance Tressel shows up at Nebraska?? There's another guy with an ax to grind. Would also be interesting. Coaches are coaches. Would think being a university president would be pretty stifling for a coach. Especially one with an ego like these "elite" coaches seem to have. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So, any chance Tressel shows up at Nebraska?? None. Zero. Especially not with that show-cause that isn't up for two more years. Quote
SiouxScore Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 If Nebraska offered Kill the job, Jerry would be at the airport before Eichorst hung up the phone....3 or 4 times the money in a place that costs 20% less to live. Not to mention the programs. I realize Nebraska isn't what they were in the 90's but the resources and commitment to be are in place, just tougher to get that type of talent to Lincoln these days...but who wouldn't rather coach at a school where winning the Big 10 and competing occasionally for a National title are the goals versus beating 4 powder puffs and then hopefully winning 3 or 4 big 10 games so we can go somewhere warm for bowl season As long as they get started on the new facilities I don't think Kill will leave. I think he really values the loyalty the school showed for sticking by him through his medical issues. I also think a lot of coaches might be kind of hesitant on the Nebraska job since they just fired a coach who won at least 9 games in 7 straight seasons. I don't know who has the expectations of only winning 4 powder puffs and 3 Big 10 games but the Gophers expectations are getting to the Big 10 Championship Kill and the team said it all year and their schedule was tougher this year and will be next year as well. Kill had his team playing for a spot in the Big 10 Championship game the last game of the season this year and the future looks very bright especially if they get started on the new practice facility this spring. Quote
SiouxScore Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Well, Jerry's not exactly the first coach that comes to mind when you think of coaches that stay in one place for a significant amount of time. And the atmosphere in the state of Nebraska on game day takes a back seat to nearly no other program in the country. The experience would far exceed anything Minnesota could ever dream of. That said, Bielema to me is the favorite, maybe due to familiarity more than anything. True, but he was always moving up a level in previous jobs and this would be a move to another team in the same division. Nebraska does have significantly more resources but I'm also not sure he would want to deal with the pressure that would come with the job especially after the last coach they had won at least 9 games every year and got fired. Bielema seems like a good fit but I just don't see him leaving Arkansas right now. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Florida will pay $5 million to CSU as part of McElwain's buyout and has agreed to play the Rams in an upcoming game that will account for the $2.5 million balance. Quote
Shawn-O Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So, any chance Tressel shows up at Nebraska?? I've heard similar from a couple of season ticket holders. And forget about Bielema ending up there. I don't think that cute little blonde wife of his likes the cold weather. Quote
Hambone Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So did Nebraska just hire Mike Riley? Or is it just me? Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So did Nebraska just hire Mike Riley? Or is it just me? That's a stunner. Quote
Shawn-O Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So did Nebraska just hire Mike Riley? Or is it just me? You and the Omaha ABC affiliate. Feels like Callahan 2.0 to me. Quote
SiouxScore Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 So did Nebraska just hire Mike Riley? Or is it just me? Yeah that one is a surprise. I wonder if he was actually one of their top targets can't imagine many Nebraska fans will be happy about this. Quote
Shawn-O Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Yeah that one is a surprise. I wonder if he was actually one of their top targets can't imagine many Nebraska fans will be happy about this. I know of two that are pissed already. Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 You and the Omaha ABC affiliate. Feels like Callahan 2.0 to me. Riley's done an outstanding job at Oregon State. Why do you think that he's such a poor hire? 1 Quote
Shawn-O Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Riley's done an outstanding job at Oregon State. Why do you think that he's such a poor hire? Not a poor hire, but not a marked improvement from Bo either. Meanwhile Hackett up at Michigan is fiddle-effing around with a search firm. Quote
SiouxScore Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 I know of two that are pissed already. I took a look at one of the Nebraska boards and not many happy about it most are just meh on it but some absolutely hate it. The funny things is some Oregon State fans wanted Riley fired anyway so I guess they kinda got their wish. I really wonder how many coaches said no to Nebraska before they got down to Riley. Quote
UND-RedSox fan Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Are you kidding me? Arkansas has had some down year post-mallet but I think Arkansas will be a solid team next year. Their defense is really good and they are returning a decent amount of guys. Plus I am pretty sure the U of Ark is the best team in Arkansas (could be wrong though if I'm forgetting someone ) Additionally, why would he take off from a nice gig in the SEC just when his team is starting to look promising going forward? I didn't mean in just the state of Arkansas. I meant with Arkansas you have a team that will never be consistently good. They are at best 4th fiddle in their division of their conference. Since 2002 (the furthest back ESPN goes with standings) Arkansas has finished in the top 3 of the SEC west 4 times, finishing first once. Their only conference championship appearance, they lost to Florida. There is no reason to believe that Auburn, LSU, and Alabama won't continue to consistently be better than Arkansas. The outlooks for the future are just as good if not better at A&M, Miss. St., and Ole Miss. Arkansas may have been a desirable job 25 years ago but not anymore. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Not a poor hire, but not a marked improvement from Bo either.Riley is 93-80 as a head coach in college. His Beavers were 5-7 this season. This hire is puzzling..........unless a few said "thanks but no thanks" when approached. Quote
Shawn-O Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Riley is 93-80 as a head coach in college. His Beavers were 5-7 this season.This hire is puzzling..........unless a few said "thanks but no thanks" when approached. This must be the case. I told the NU alum the job has become undesirable maybe... Quote
darell1976 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 I hope it wasn't a mistake in hiring him. Can't wait to hear the mood of the players with this hire. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 This must be the case. I told the NU alum the job has become undesirable maybe... Nebraska FB.......an undesirable HC job? If so how times have changed. Quote
UND92,96 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Riley is 93-80 as a head coach in college. His Beavers were 5-7 this season. This hire is puzzling..........unless a few said "thanks but no thanks" when approached. I just saw a tweet from Tom Dienhart of the Big 10 Network to the effect that "if you can win in Corvallis, you can probably win anywhere". I have no real opinion on the hire, but it seems like a lot of pundits think Riley did a great job at Oregon St. Quote
scpa0305 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 I didn't mean in just the state of Arkansas. I meant with Arkansas you have a team that will never be consistently good. They are at best 4th fiddle in their division of their conference. Since 2002 (the furthest back ESPN goes with standings) Arkansas has finished in the top 3 of the SEC west 4 times, finishing first once. Their only conference championship appearance, they lost to Florida. There is no reason to believe that Auburn, LSU, and Alabama won't continue to consistently be better than Arkansas. The outlooks for the future are just as good if not better at A&M, Miss. St., and Ole Miss. Arkansas may have been a desirable job 25 years ago but not anymore. Tough league, although it gets a ton of media attention and national spotlight games. Also, Arkansas should be good next year. Everyone is coming back and he landed some decent recruits. All it takes is some success. Quote
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