The program is in good hands. After watching this, I hope he can pull it off.
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I hope so, too. The players do seem to love him. And even though it was against Indiana, it sure seemed to show that many have bought in to the physicality and playing for themselves mentality.
I find it harder and harder to believe that Frost would have brought Mickey in without Ttev telling him to do so.Makes you wonder if Trev saw this as a potential future scenario when MJ was hired. Probably a long shot, and you generally want to hire people who have the potential to advance, but maybe....
That’s my suspicion as wellMakes you wonder if Trev saw this as a potential future scenario when MJ was hired. Probably a long shot, and you generally want to hire people who have the potential to advance, but maybe....
I don’t think there’s any doubt that Mickey was Trev’s hire.I find it harder and harder to believe that Frost would have brought Mickey in without Ttev telling him to do so.
No matter what happens, it would be nice if he remained on staff one way or another. maybe to take over as head coach down the road after some more experience.Is he HC material? Who knows. But he sure can relate to the kids.
I could certainly see it IF he can get great coordinators and recruiters.
I'm kind of curious about his vision for the team long-term. Does he like the offense he has or is he making the best of the situation to salvage the season.I don’t think there’s any doubt that Mickey was Trev’s hire.
Yep, Frosty got corrupted. He should have been disgusted by the soft play he saw at all the schools he went to after Nebraska. It's like he never really understood what made Nebraska great. Those guys could pull together and put dread into their opponents with a relentless mauling style football. They didn't always win, but they were almost always the toughest team on the field that day.Frost only had a small snapshot of NU football to go off. He spent most of his career working under more of a finesse style of football than he did at NU. What was he here? 3 years? Out of a 15-20year career. Mickey came in as a young kid, worked his way up to starter, then just kept grinding everywhere he went. Not sure where Frost went wrong/soft.
Man, his comment about need to have recruiters on staff.... YES!
Frost is a guy that believes X's and O's is what wins you games when the lights are on you on Saturday. Mickey believes in doing your work in the dark, then that work will be it's own light on Saturday.Mickey is just doing what Nebraska football coaches have done for most of the years since Devaney came. What Frost was doing becomes more and more of a mystery. It's not like the dude hadn't seen how it was done.
That's probably accurate, but he sure was stupid to think the atmosphere of practice could simulate what an opponent would do on a Saturday. Just too many variables to account for while believing the scheme would take care of it all.Frost is a guy that believes X's and O's is what wins you games when the lights are on you on Saturday. Mickey believes in doing your work in the dark, then that work will be it's own light on Saturday.
Just the little I've seen, he is my choice for head coach. Give him a short contract with lots of reward for success. He will excel at recruiting, players love him, and he's great in the interviews. His honesty about everything is refreshing.Owning the conversation and gig from the jump. I appreciate it and will pull for him and this team. Great opportunity for Mickey. 1 Day at a time. 1 game at a time. GBR
I have no disagreement with your assessment. Is Mickey the guy? Who knows, but he does seem to have many of the intangibles and that it factor that could make him a very successful HC.That's probably accurate, but he sure was stupid to think the atmosphere of practice could simulate what an opponent would do on a Saturday. Just too many variables to account for while believing the scheme would take care of it all.
Most likely happened when he was an assistant at Oregon.Yep, Frosty got corrupted. He should have been disgusted by the soft play he saw at all the schools he went to after Nebraska. It's like he never really understood what made Nebraska great. Those guys could pull together and put dread into their opponents with a relentless mauling style football. They didn't always win, but they were almost always the toughest team on the field that day.
Short contracts will hurt you in recruiting. He'd have to get at least 4 years. I'd say 4 years, 20 million, with accelerators for success.Just the little I've seen, he is my choice for head coach. Give him a short contract with lots of reward for success. He will excel at recruiting, players love him, and he's great in the interviews. His honesty about everything is refreshing.
Yeah, I'm a little bit hesitant, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. When Trev handed him the game ball last week and the team erupted, that spoke volumes to me.I have no disagreement with your assessment. Is Mickey the guy? Who knows, but he does seem to have many of the intangibles and that it factor that could make him a very successful HC.
You're right, we need to see how this team responds the rest of the way before we anoint Mickey as the guy to turn the program around. I am happy Alberts made the decision to give Joseph the reins for the remainder of the season, now it's up to Mickey to see what he can do with it. I would be very happy if Joseph does indeed turn things and we don't have to turn to an outsider especially a retread or cast off from another team.I want to see three more games. We lose tomorrow or get the shit kicked out of us by Purdue and/or Illinois you guys are all going to be singing a different tune. I like the guy but jeeze, take a deep breath.
Win the West to change Trev's mind. I hope know one thinks Trev is waiting till November to see. Trev has his man.Mickey is definitely saying and doing the right things. I love his enthusiasm about the program and where it’s headed in the future…
I wonder if longer contracts mean as much now with the transfer portal? I wonder how many recruits think, "I wonder if this coach will be here for my 4 years?" If players don't like a school, or playing time, it's easier than ever before to just leave.Short contracts will hurt you in recruiting. He'd have to get at least 4 years. I'd say 4 years, 20 million, with accelerators for success.
He refuses to speak "Closeanese"Sounds like he doesn't believe in "close"
Far too soon for me. Trying not to get wrapped up in the moment. We have forgotten what’s it’s like to have a voice that breeds enthusiasm and not eye rolls.Just the little I've seen, he is my choice for head coach. Give him a short contract with lots of reward for success. He will excel at recruiting, players love him, and he's great in the interviews. His honesty about everything is refreshing.
Lol me also, MJ is not it.If we can string together another performance like last week (minus the penalties) it will show us there has been a legit shift. I will believe right now, today, Mickey can come in and get us to Bo Pelini team level, and possibly a little better. 8-11 wins year in year out. I believe he understands he can't do it alone and needs top level coordinators and assistants to help him.
But I do not know if he can move us past that. Maybe, maybe not. Is that enough for this fan base? Is beating Iowa 8/10 years good enough? That is pretty much where we were when Bo was let go. We wanted more. Now we are so far down, I think getting back to that 'Bo' level is a good start. But for how long?
Of course, I could be completely full of sh#t. I thought Frost would do the same here.
Granted, that's not saying much.There's more good stuff right there than in all 5 years of interviews with Fraudst.