Head Coach Riley - As I have stated before, he looks beaten. His body language is terrible during the losses. I don't know what he has left in his tank but it can't be much. The problem here is that the players mirror their head coach. We saw Bo P act like a goofus maniac so we had players who would draw stupid flags and create bone headed errors. TO was stoic and focused, so were his guys. Riley looks like a boxer on the ropes hoping the bell will sound and save him. I rest my case.
OC Langsdorf - This was supposed to be the year he had his type of QB and a guy who basically spent all of last year just learning. It has turned out that QB play has dropped off compared to last year. This is a huge problem since his pedigree was that he worked with Eli Manning in the NFL and he would develop QBs. He hasn't. Also, he can't get his running backs going and into any rhythm. I am not sure we need to keep him around much longer.
OL Coach Cav - Nebraska needs to be putting lineman into the NFL on a regular basis. We have talent and he has been able to recruit some but there isn't much development after they get on campus. Major upgrade needed here.
RB Coach Davis - A healthy Bryant may have shown that Davis knows what he is doing. Oz is good but his use has been an ongoing mystery. Wilbon looks great one play and then....not great. No big recruits last year outside of local talent. (BTW I like Bradley) I am not sure what we are doing with this position as a whole. Direction unclear.
WR Coach Williams - If Twitter held any tangible importance this guy would be coaching in the super bowl. The weakness this team has at WR is partially on the anemic recruiting of Bo P and the rest is on Williams lack of being able to keep a recruit committed or on campus after the papers are signed. Injuries have been huge but more so transfers and wash outs. I would say that the future is unclear. Tyjon and JD look good but both are small and I don't see much behind them so it looks like freshman will need to be huge next year. Will they make it to campus? MaQuitty injury was killer, man could we use his height this year.
TE Thompson - Why are we paying this guy? Non-existent production in catches and blocking is sub par. If we let him go nobody will remember his name in a week or two.
DC Diaco - This guy needs more time. I think we should keep him. Young, talented and has the right image for NU. He really needs an upgrade at LB to get guys that fit his system. Having your top CB go down and the other moved to safety to start the season is a killer.
Safeties/ST Coach Booker - Thrown into a situation at the last minute. Tough spot and injuries have not helped. Special teams have been pretty good.
DLine Coach Parrella - Good recruiting. Knows Neb. Guys are doing OK given the new system and some of them not being the right fit. Retain.
CB Coach Williams - It is obvious that he can bring talent to NU, but it is also obvious that he isn't developing it for the games. He also is the coach that inherited the most talent compared to any position. Losing Kalu and Jones hurts but he still has 4 stars Anderson, Jackson and Lee. Bootle is better than all of them. Jackson's play has been shameful. His guys need to improve before the season ends or he needs to go.
LB Coach Bray - OK recruiting in previous years, nothing yet this year. His guys on the field are a weakness and that has lots to do with the system change. Need to see improvement here to justify keeping him.
OC Langsdorf - This was supposed to be the year he had his type of QB and a guy who basically spent all of last year just learning. It has turned out that QB play has dropped off compared to last year. This is a huge problem since his pedigree was that he worked with Eli Manning in the NFL and he would develop QBs. He hasn't. Also, he can't get his running backs going and into any rhythm. I am not sure we need to keep him around much longer.
OL Coach Cav - Nebraska needs to be putting lineman into the NFL on a regular basis. We have talent and he has been able to recruit some but there isn't much development after they get on campus. Major upgrade needed here.
RB Coach Davis - A healthy Bryant may have shown that Davis knows what he is doing. Oz is good but his use has been an ongoing mystery. Wilbon looks great one play and then....not great. No big recruits last year outside of local talent. (BTW I like Bradley) I am not sure what we are doing with this position as a whole. Direction unclear.
WR Coach Williams - If Twitter held any tangible importance this guy would be coaching in the super bowl. The weakness this team has at WR is partially on the anemic recruiting of Bo P and the rest is on Williams lack of being able to keep a recruit committed or on campus after the papers are signed. Injuries have been huge but more so transfers and wash outs. I would say that the future is unclear. Tyjon and JD look good but both are small and I don't see much behind them so it looks like freshman will need to be huge next year. Will they make it to campus? MaQuitty injury was killer, man could we use his height this year.
TE Thompson - Why are we paying this guy? Non-existent production in catches and blocking is sub par. If we let him go nobody will remember his name in a week or two.
DC Diaco - This guy needs more time. I think we should keep him. Young, talented and has the right image for NU. He really needs an upgrade at LB to get guys that fit his system. Having your top CB go down and the other moved to safety to start the season is a killer.
Safeties/ST Coach Booker - Thrown into a situation at the last minute. Tough spot and injuries have not helped. Special teams have been pretty good.
DLine Coach Parrella - Good recruiting. Knows Neb. Guys are doing OK given the new system and some of them not being the right fit. Retain.
CB Coach Williams - It is obvious that he can bring talent to NU, but it is also obvious that he isn't developing it for the games. He also is the coach that inherited the most talent compared to any position. Losing Kalu and Jones hurts but he still has 4 stars Anderson, Jackson and Lee. Bootle is better than all of them. Jackson's play has been shameful. His guys need to improve before the season ends or he needs to go.
LB Coach Bray - OK recruiting in previous years, nothing yet this year. His guys on the field are a weakness and that has lots to do with the system change. Need to see improvement here to justify keeping him.
