Gut Feelings

[ThereIsNoPlace]

I don't know about you guys, but I get gut feelings throughout my life and try not to let them overtake my opinions. The fact is they do play a part in anyone's thought process. The very first time I saw T Frazier play, I felt he would take us to the promised land. I've had gut feelings be wrong too, but that's a story that stays in Vegas. We all have given our opinions here, but what's your gut telling you about the future with this coach?

 

[headcard]

I'm in the minority, but I think this staff can win big in Lincoln.

 

[husker2612]

I am not giving up 100% on riley but go back look at his seasons at OS. This season almost fit it to a T. Dumb play calling, to many careless penalties, keep the games close, lose to teams you should be, win one game against a ranked team. This has played out in similar ways all through his time at OS. Same script different team.

 

[Gimmered]

I'm in the minority, but I think this staff can win big in Lincoln.

I wish I could get there, but I just can't. In over 20 years he has never won more than 10 games. His records over the last few have gotten worse.
Maybe he will be the first coach to win big after having failed to do in 20 years but from what I've seen this year it is unlikely.

 

[barney44]

It tells me that this will end no differently than Pelini and Callahan did..

I'd rather have a plate of crow here but I just don't see it..

 

[red rover 70]

I still feel Riley is the guy.

 

[Husker.Wed.]

People who make decisions on gut instinct make the wrong decision half the time because it is a guess. To increase your chance of making the right decision, you assemble all data possible and go with the odds. I rarely "go with my gut" unless I have to due to lack of data. I don't have enough data yet to make a decision on this staff. Riley's past record is a consideration, but a minor consideration (different place, different assistants, different expectations, etc.). Letter of Intent day will be a big data point, as will how the team plays in the first few games next season.

 

[C10delux]

I have a strong gut feeling that the record this year represents a typical year from HCMR.

Its going to be hard the next 3-4 years to see this program bottom out.

Hang this all on Perlman and Eichorst, not Riley.

 

[schuele]

I think Riley recognizes the need for better talent, and things will improve if he's able to get players who fit his system. But I've never seen him as the guy who gets NU back in the business of winning conference championships, and this year hasn't done anything to change that outlook. Hope I'm wrong, but I see a lot of decent-but-not-breakthrough seasons in Nebraska's future.

 

[73mdl]

If he continues to pass it on half of the plays or more in crappy weather, he can pack his bags.

 

[redwine65]

my gut feeling is riley better scour the earth for a qb that can run his offense, and a back up one incase that one goes down.

I appreciate that riley can communicate on a civil level unlike bo, but he's going to have to figure out how to win also..it's a package deal

the third thing he's going to have to do is make sure his team doesn't beat itself , and Im not just talking about armstrong on this point. msu and iowa would be a good example of a well coached team in the fundamentals.

I understand it's just been one year, but the pressure is always on,thats why they put all them zeros in the paycheck.

I don't think pass happy lends itself to Nebraska's strengths, but I would be happy to be proven wrong. since I don't write checks with a lot of zeros I know it's out of my hands, but eventually it's do or die.

Cool

 

[Harry Caray]

My gut feeling is he will win 5-8 games each of the next few seasons and then "retire" with grace. Then we're back to square one with a new coach and new system, as we prepare to honor the 20th anniversary of our last conference championship.

 

[husker2612]

I don't know about you guys, but I get gut feelings throughout my life and try not to let them overtake my opinions. The fact is they do play a part in anyone's thought process. The very first time I saw T Frazier play, I felt he would take us to the promised land. I've had gut feelings be wrong too, but that's a story that stays in Vegas. We all have given our opinions here, but what's your gut telling you about the future with this coach?

Ok so now lets go the crazy direction. Odds are Les Miles is out at LSU. Do we cut our losses with Riley and push hard to get Les in here? YES YES I know not going to happen but I like playing devils advocate.

 

[BigRedballz]

Ok so now lets go the crazy direction. Odds are Les Miles is out at LSU. Do we cut our losses with Riley and push hard to get Les in here? YES YES I know not going to happen but I like playing devils advocate.

To me Les Miles is no sure fire guy. There is a reason they want him out at LSU and given the extra challenges he would face at NU in obtaining talent, its far from certain that he would succeed.

 

[husker2612]

My gut feeling is he will win 5-8 games each of the next few seasons and then "retire" with grace. Then we're back to square one with a new coach and new system, as we prepare to honor the 20th anniversary of our last conference championship.

Yeah I can see that as well. I mean we all knew he wasn't going to be hear for 10-15 years. 5-7 is probably his range of coaching years left. Which is part of the reason this was such a odd hire.

 

[NikkiSixx]

I hope I'm wrong, but in about 2-3 years, maybe we will get a 9 win season, then he'll retire, and it will be closer to 20 years removed from the glory days. We're just kicking the can down the road here, then we can do all this over again, hire new coaches, and repeat the square peg/round hole when we switch to some other new offensive identity. Wash rinse, repeat.

Sure, it's more positive to get on the Riley bandwagon, but it's not what my gut says. This is going to be one long drawn out mess, cause you can't fire a nice guy after 1-2 years.

Lot's of empty seats yesterday way up top, but the rest of the stadium looked full on tv. I wonder how long till people just lose interest.

 

[Hskerhd]

My gut says that this will end poorly. Unfortunately, with over 15 years of data to study, history and logic confirm this with my head. We will be speaking of MR the same as BC in 5 years.

 

[StrongArm517]

Better than Bo and Callahan but not NC material. Feel he can do 9-10 wins

 

[tpmcg]

dont have the bad feeling about our future like many, but not sure on top end.

 

[GammaxuvirHusker]

Better than Bo and Callahan but not NC material. Feel he can do 9-10 wins

Better than Bo or BC, yet you feel he's only good for 9-10 wins?

Interesting.

 

[Gimmered]

Better than Bo or BC, yet you feel he's only good for 9-10 wins?

Interesting.

He is nice.

 

[nu2u]

My gut is huge and has no feelings

 

[GammaxuvirHusker]

He is nice.

I've a feeling this is the main reason he's been able to stay a head coach for so long - too nice to fire.

Many fans are blind to this. He's not snobby/cocky like BC and he's not childish like Bo. This only makes him different than them. A look at his coaching record shows that he's certainly no better than those two.

 

[Harry Caray]

Yeah I can see that as well. I mean we all knew he wasn't going to be hear for 10-15 years. 5-7 is probably his range of coaching years left. Which is part of the reason this was such a odd hire.

I'm not sure he even has 5-7 years left in him. Watching him during games and press-conferences, it does not seem like he has the energy for more than a couple more years. I think the stress and pressure of this job will take a toll on him over the next year or two. If he is not fired after 4 years I think he will retire. Sometimes I believe Eichorst just hired him just to try and fix the culture for the next coach.

 

[HudsonValleyHusker]

I'm in the minority, but I think this staff can win big in Lincoln.

If I loved driving fast, which I do, I'd get a car with a lot of horsepower. I just think Riley is in the Prius class.

 

[YouGotSwatted!]

He'll average 7-8 wins. Big upset every few years or so.

 

[timnsun]

I've a feeling this is the main reason he's been able to stay a head coach for so long - too nice to fire.

Many fans are blind to this. He's not snobby/cocky like BC and he's not childish like Bo. This only makes him different than them. A look at his coaching record shows that he's certainly no better than those two.

This puzzles me a little bit. You say that because he's nice he gets paid 2+ million dollars a year? I guess I need to be nice to people. Maybe I'll get my payday.

I think you probably wish you had this thought back...

 

[GammaxuvirHusker]

This puzzles me a little bit. You say that because he's nice he gets paid 2+ million dollars a year? I guess I need to be nice to people. Maybe I'll get my payday.

I think you probably wish you had this thought back...

Shouldn't be confusing.

Some claim Riley is better than Bo and BC. I say that's BS. Riley has done nothing to show he's better. He may have a better demeanor than those two, but that's it. This only shows he's different, not better.

 

[timnsun]

Shouldn't be confusing.

Some claim Riley is better than Bo and BC. I say that's BS. Riley has done nothing to show he's better. He may have a better demeanor than those two, but that's it. This only shows he's different, not better.

Sorry you didn't understand... When making millions of dollars you don't keep your job just cuz you're nice. That's the dumbest thing I've heard. Bar none.

 

[GammaxuvirHusker]

Its pretty much a foregone conclusion that Mike Riley's past track records deliver 5-7 seasons.

Why do we need to wait until we completely bottom out before we fire both of these clowns.

I believe that Mike Riley is a nice guy, but he and his staff are way over their heads at NU. I don't believe we'd be criticized for getting rid of these clowns. Or do you guys want to watch the total humiliation for 2-3 more years before you pull the trigger? Why is that necessary when we know his track record supports crappy seasons?

Sorry you didn't understand... When making millions of dollars you don't keep your job just cuz you're nice. That's the dumbest thing I've heard. Bar none.

Clearly it is you with the lack of understanding. One of the points I'm attempting to convey is that it makes no sense (i.e., it's dumb) for someone to be continually employed at millions per year when he/she has never produced anything of significance. If Riley had Bo's childlike temperament, he would not be a head coach at a D1 school right now.

 

[CatColumbia]

I think Riley recognizes the need for better talent, and things will improve if he's able to get players who fit his system. But I've never seen him as the guy who gets NU back in the business of winning conference championships, and this year hasn't done anything to change that outlook. Hope I'm wrong, but I see a lot of decent-but-not-breakthrough seasons in Nebraska's future.

I agree with this assessment. I really like Riley as a person and I want him to succeed but I just don't see any seasons better than 9 or 10 wins. I believe he can get us to a Conference Championship game for a year or two but that's it. The rest of the B10 is already two steps ahead of the game (Mich, Mich St., Wisky, Iowa) and it's hard for me to envision the Huskers running the table undefeated.

 

[timnsun]

Clearly it is you with the lack of understanding. One of the points I'm attempting to convey is that it makes no sense (i.e., it's dumb) for someone to be continually employed at millions per year when he/she has never produced anything of significance. If Riley had Bo's childlike temperament, he would not be a head coach at a D1 school right now.

I've a feeling this is the main reason he's been able to stay a head coach for so long - too nice to fire.

Are these not you're words? How else am I supposed to understand them? You make the moronic claim that the only reason Riley is getting paid millions is because he's too nice to fire. Don't deflect... Address this statement. This is what I was talking about.

Admit it. It is absolutely ridiculous that a person makes millions because he's nice. Admit that you can't stand the hire. Lots of nice guys get fired. It happens everyday. If they don't produce, they get fired.

You are right... It doesn't make sense that someone is still employed for millions of dollars for not achieving anything. The reason Riley has been employed as a head coach for over 20 years is because people believe he has accomplished good things. It's not because he's nice. It's really that simple.

I still can't believe you are attempting to claim I don't understand. I guess you're right... I don't understand stupid. Please don't try to tell me all the places he has worked at and all the universities that have courted him over the years did so because he was nice. That is idiotic.

 

[c2o]

I don't want to be the first naked person on a nude beach sitting around all naked waiting for a another naked person to show up.

 

[ThereIsNoPlace]

I don't want to be the first naked person on a nude beach sitting around all naked waiting for a another naked person to show up.

touché - How'd you figure out my Vegas story?

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

Initially, I was stoked with the hire. After the first 3 or 4 games, not so much. Not saying I was wrong just yet, but I saw enough head scratching coaching decisions to make me wonder if he's the right guy. I don't have a gut feeling on this to be honest, I just flat out don't know what will happen. I do know he's going to get a few more seasons so you better get behind him and you better get used to seeing MR on the sidelines for a while longer.

 

[B1G RED RULES]

Riley will put the definitive stamp on Nebraska's irrelevance.

 

[cavalot]

I'm not even sure what to think right now.

 

[donahues17]

I agree with Cavalot. This season has been so bi-polar that I don't know what anyone can think. I didn't expect a huge season this year as they changed everything. But I did think they were smart enough and didn't have an ego large enough not slowly implement the system. I really figured they would get to know the players and use a scaled back version of they playbook to more fit the players. When they came out and said that TA was working on staying in the pocket longer, I wanted to freak out. You can't make a running QB a 30+ attempt passer. Teaching TA to step up in the pocket and take a rush lane to scramble through would have been much more beneficial than having pivoting Tommy spinning in circles to find a receiver.

That's my biggest issue with this staff. Some say that Langs and Tommy didn't get along well. Well, TA would be watching other QB's play in games as we are obviously building for the future anyways.

 

[dinglefritz]

I'm not even sure what to think right now.

IMO we're as close to being a really good team as we've been in a long time. Better QB play and we could have beaten another top ten team undefeated team to end the regular season. When have we done anything remotely resembling that in the last 20 years or so? I am cautiously optimistic. IMO we'll get to the Pelini Plateau and win at least 9 games next year. IF POB comes in and is good enough to supplant TA, we could win at least the B1G west. IF its TA again, we'll lose some games we shouldn't.