I supported the firing of Pelini. And I was initially disappointed in the new hire, but grew to like it as the positive statements poured in about our new coach. I did not expect a huge turn around right away and was willing to be patient. And I have avoided posting on this board for the most part and decided to just sit back and see what happens. I wanted and want the new staff to succeed. No need to get hyper critical from the get-go.
But yesterday's loss was the most frustrating and infuriating loss I have ever experienced as a Husker fan going back to 1965. This was the most poorly coached game I can ever remember at Nebraska. And I think the vast majority of Husker fans agree. This should not have happened with a veteran coach. It was disgusting to watch it unfold. One can only wonder what the players now think of their new staff. And one can hope the staff does not lose this team. Players know when a game is being horrendously coached. And they take it to heart.
In short, the honeymoon for the new staff is over. They threw all good will and patience Husker fans have out the window on one cold, windy and wet night in Illinois. And if they continue to lose games in this fashion things are going to turn ugly fast. I mean that. This could get really ugly. This is not 2004 or 2008 where fans were still hoping the new coach could turn things around. This is our fourth post-Osborne coach and fans are getting impatient. We are going to be patient but not if we lose like we did yesterday. The sell out streak will be in jeopardy and you will see empty seats and a decrease in enthusiasm/donations. We are a critical point in the history of our program. I am not trying to be overly dramatic here or to peddle needless doomsday scenarios. But yesterday was just flat-out inexcusable.
And I hate to say this but I will: Pelini would not have lost yesterday.
But yesterday's loss was the most frustrating and infuriating loss I have ever experienced as a Husker fan going back to 1965. This was the most poorly coached game I can ever remember at Nebraska. And I think the vast majority of Husker fans agree. This should not have happened with a veteran coach. It was disgusting to watch it unfold. One can only wonder what the players now think of their new staff. And one can hope the staff does not lose this team. Players know when a game is being horrendously coached. And they take it to heart.
In short, the honeymoon for the new staff is over. They threw all good will and patience Husker fans have out the window on one cold, windy and wet night in Illinois. And if they continue to lose games in this fashion things are going to turn ugly fast. I mean that. This could get really ugly. This is not 2004 or 2008 where fans were still hoping the new coach could turn things around. This is our fourth post-Osborne coach and fans are getting impatient. We are going to be patient but not if we lose like we did yesterday. The sell out streak will be in jeopardy and you will see empty seats and a decrease in enthusiasm/donations. We are a critical point in the history of our program. I am not trying to be overly dramatic here or to peddle needless doomsday scenarios. But yesterday was just flat-out inexcusable.
And I hate to say this but I will: Pelini would not have lost yesterday.