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I wish I could like this post 100x...well said.Running a flavor-of-the-month offense at Nebraska never made sense to me. It meant trying to out-recruit USC, Texas, Ohio State, and Alabama for recruits in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida, which was doomed to fail.
Being different was Nebraska's bread and butter. Option quarterbacks who only had offers from coastal schools as a DB could remain a QB at Nebraska. Nebraska could take short, mauler type linemen rather than needing tall guys with long reaches for the passing game. It also meant those tough, strong in-state kids who maybe weren't so fleet of foot could play offensive line, TE, FB, etc. rather than watch from the stands.
Unfortunately for Nebraska, all those small schools are now closed and consolidated. Where you once had half a dozen schools all fielding a team you now have maybe 1 or 2 teams. Now some of those late bloomers and others simply don’t play.[…] It also meant those tough, strong in-state kids who maybe weren't so fleet of foot could play offensive line, TE, FB, etc. rather than watch from the stands.
This is why tOSU got steamrolled Saturday. Mich. Is now light years ahead of other programs in the conference. Mich. is now the light standard in the conference.Running a flavor-of-the-month offense at Nebraska never made sense to me. It meant trying to out-recruit USC, Texas, Ohio State, and Alabama for recruits in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida, which was doomed to fail.
Being different was Nebraska's bread and butter. Option quarterbacks who only had offers from coastal schools as a DB could remain a QB at Nebraska. Nebraska could take short, mauler type linemen rather than needing tall guys with long reaches for the passing game. It also meant those tough, strong in-state kids who maybe weren't so fleet of foot could play offensive line, TE, FB, etc. rather than watch from the stands.
He said he was confused when he saw Neb. kids from fcs programs being drafted in the NFL. This confused him and wants to correct this.Unfortunately for Nebraska, all those small schools are now closed and consolidated. Where you once had half a dozen schools all fielding a team you now have maybe 1 or 2 teams. Now some of those late bloomers and others simply don’t play.
Great postRunning a flavor-of-the-month offense at Nebraska never made sense to me. It meant trying to out-recruit USC, Texas, Ohio State, and Alabama for recruits in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida, which was doomed to fail.
Being different was Nebraska's bread and butter. Option quarterbacks who only had offers from coastal schools as a DB could remain a QB at Nebraska. Nebraska could take short, mauler type linemen rather than needing tall guys with long reaches for the passing game. It also meant those tough, strong in-state kids who maybe weren't so fleet of foot could play offensive line, TE, FB, etc. rather than watch from the stands.
I would also add that coaching stability was key to our success.Running a flavor-of-the-month offense at Nebraska never made sense to me. It meant trying to out-recruit USC, Texas, Ohio State, and Alabama for recruits in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida, which was doomed to fail.
Being different was Nebraska's bread and butter. Option quarterbacks who only had offers from coastal schools as a DB could remain a QB at Nebraska. Nebraska could take short, mauler type linemen rather than needing tall guys with long reaches for the passing game. It also meant those tough, strong in-state kids who maybe weren't so fleet of foot could play offensive line, TE, FB, etc. rather than watch from the stands.
How does that align with our offensive coordinator hire?Mentioning tough old school football not being some new spread team. Seems to be hinting at an offense more like Temple than Baylor, which I would prefer if forced to choose. Fullback in I formation? Yes please!
I like recruiting kids that want to be here.
What are you biggest takeaways from the presser? Mine were strength, toughness and line play. I like his focus and vision on those aspects.
Pretty sure Satterfield was with Rhule at Temple where they did the I formation.How does that align with our offensive coordinator hire?
Thats what I wanna hear, thanks!Pretty sure Satterfield was with Rhule at Temple where they did the I formation.
Indeed, was the OC for 3 years at Temple where the Temple offense was more old school.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Satterfield
At Baylor, Rhule had at least 1 FB listed each year.How does that align with our offensive coordinator hire?
How does that align with our offensive coordinator hire?
I’m a big fan of the Rhule hire, but the presser sounded like Trev wrote it. He hit every note that generic Husker fans would want to hear. Which is fine, but I hope it wasn’t just pandering. Let’s go to work. #RhuletheBIG
Thanks for the info, but its not so much about a “fullback”. Its a philosophy and making sure your only run plays arent inside and outside zone.At Baylor, Rhule had at least 1 FB listed each year.
In years 1 and 2 he had 2 FBs listed, one was FB and an LB/FB hybrid.
In year 2 he had 2 FBs. In year 3 he had one FB.
They were all in the 6'1"- 6'2" and 231# to 240# range.
I watched the Fickell presser, too—just to make my own comparison. I still think LF is a great coach, but after today, I’m more convinced than ever that we got the right guy and the right fit for Nebraska.It does, but honestly the guy fits at Nebraska like a glove. The guy was literally a walk on at another blue blood program. He is all about developing guys and all lunch pail in his philosophy. The guy is genuine and you know he deeply respects the history of Nebraska football and is proud to be heading it IMO.
ave heard that from the last 4 coaches. This times it’s real tho.
What are you biggest takeaways from the presser? Mine were strength, toughness and line play. I like his focus and vision on those aspects.
Wrong thread, Eeyore.H
ave heard that from the last 4 coaches. This times it’s real tho.
In the little bit I did hear on the radio, he mentioned that he doesn't know everything about Nebraska, and there are still many, many things he'll learn. And that we need to be patient in that regard.I’m a big fan of the Rhule hire, but the presser sounded like Trev wrote it. He hit every note that generic Husker fans would want to hear. Which is fine, but I hope it wasn’t just pandering. Let’s go to work. #RhuletheBIG
That was classic. I forgot about that.In the little bit I did hear on the radio, he mentioned that he doesn't know everything about Nebraska, and there are still many, many things he'll learn. And that we need to be patient in that regard.
I suppose it isn't a fair comparison, but at least he didn't come in all Brian Kelley-like and butcher a southern accent?
Fickell is a doofus.I watched the Fickell presser, too—just to make my own comparison. I still think LF is a great coach, but after today, I’m more convinced than ever that we got the right guy and the right fit for Nebraska.
Look at the tail end of the contract after Carolina’s portion is gone. The money is insane. No doubt that was a big part of it. I do think he’s a great fit but let’s not kud ourselves. Money was a big factor.I concur with everything folks on here have pointed out. However, what really struck me was that he really did choose Nebraska and really decided this was the best option for him. This was not some "fall back" job for a dude with no other options. He had other offers from other schools and he could have just stayed out of coaching for a year, but Nebraska stood out to him as a very attractive job. I think that says a lot. It means that the Nebraska "brand" still means something. But more than that it means, as he stated, that he was impressed with the whole operation in Lincoln from the President on down through Trev and the fan base. GBR! The future is bright.
True, but her was going to get big bucks wherever he went. Maybe not as high as what we are offering, but still, nothing to sneeze at. And if he thought those other offers came with a better situation my gut says he would have taken one of them. He is already a rich man. And he could afford to be picky. He would not have come to Nebraska if we low-balled the offer, for sure, but I do not think money was the biggest issue. I could be wrong, but I do think he was sincere when he said he chose us because he saw it as the best fit.Look at the tail end of the contract after Carolina’s portion is gone. The money is insane. No doubt that was a big part of it. I do think he’s a great fit but let’s not kud ourselves. Money was a big factor.
I agree the fit is right but if the money and length of contract wasn’t right he wasn’t taking our job. His contract is insane. 12M+ at the tail end.True, but her was going to get big bucks wherever he went. Maybe not as high as what we are offering, but still, nothing to sneeze at. And if he thought those other offers came with a better situation my gut says he would have taken one of them. He is already a rich man. And he could afford to be picky. He would not have come to Nebraska if we low-balled the offer, for sure, but I do not think money was the biggest issue. I could be wrong, but I do think he was sincere when he said he chose us because he saw it as the best fit.
That's accomplishes nothing. Plus, it is reserved for knucklehead fans like us.Another point to consider is that Rhule didn’t throw previous coaches or players under the bus. Class act.
His lunch bucket is now solid gold, but your point is a good one. He can relate.It does, but honestly the guy fits at Nebraska like a glove. The guy was literally a walk on at another blue blood program. He is all about developing guys and all lunch pail in his philosophy. The guy is genuine and you know he deeply respects the history of Nebraska football and is proud to be heading it IMO.
Yah, no.That's accomplishes nothing. Plus, it is reserved for knucklehead fans like us.