Opposing B1G coaches - NU "sleeping giant"

[inWV]

They view Rhule as legit and think NU is well positioned wrt NIL to make a move in the league.
"They need a solid, proof-of-concept year with both schemes on both sides of the ball, otherwise, it's all about recruiting. They're a sleeping giant because every other staff in the league knows what they're building in NIL. They're scary. If they do it the right way and strike deals with players who can be foundational pieces, they're going to be really good down the line. Sleeping giant was said multiple times by opposing coaches. #offseasonnatlchampes

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[c3o]

Read the same thing from an anonymous coach in the Athlon CFB mag

Out of curiosity, and I think I know, but what is our huge NIL advantage that could potentially be unlocked with a successful program?

 

[Huskers123456]

Read the same thing from an anonymous coach in the Athlon CFB mag

Out of curiosity, and I think I know, but what is our huge NIL advantage that could potentially be unlocked with a successful program?

The only thing I could think of was the interviews were conducted before Raiola committed to Georgia and coaches around the league were worried about that. Because I'm not sure we have gotten any foundational recruits or portal players yet.

 

[Charlie Marlow]

We’ve been asleep for quite a while now

Rhule needs to show some tangible results on the field before the crème de la crème actually start to sign imo

 

[king_kong_]

Read the same thing from an anonymous coach in the Athlon CFB mag

Out of curiosity, and I think I know, but what is our huge NIL advantage that could potentially be unlocked with a successful program?

us, the fans?

 

[IM4NUalways]

We’ve been asleep for quite a while now

Rhule needs to show some tangible results on the field before the crème de la crème actually start to sign imo

We have been in a coma for a long time.

 

[inWV]

The proximal worry for those on NU's schedule is less sleeping giant and more "we can't depend on NU to beat themselves anymore".

 

[RedCap]

Well that's no surprise. We've been on snooze control for a while now. Should have been much, much better in the last several years but that's what a bunch of bad coaches get you.

 

[cruelhalo]

read the same thing about another Nebraska football HC a few years back

it's a bold strategy, lets see how it works out

 

[c3o]

us, the fans?

I don’t really understand NIL. But I guess I was thinking our potential boosters (Buffet, etc)

 

[shine003]

The proximal worry for those on NU's schedule is less sleeping giant and more "we can't depend on NU to beat themselves anymore".

To be fair, if we correct that one issue, most teams will have a big issue with us. Maybe not enough to take us to “giant” level, but close enough that the money, fan support and brand recognition may take us the rest of the way.

 

[Husker Todd]

We’ve been asleep for quite a while now

 

[SuperBigFan]

I don’t really understand NIL. But I guess I was thinking our potential boosters (Buffet, etc)

It is crazy to think that Buffet could offer, what, 2 million dollars to the top 2 players at every position and it would be like me or you "donating" like 500 dollars

 

[otismotis08]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[WHCSC]

It is crazy to think that Buffet could offer, what, 2 million dollars to the top 2 players at every position and it would be like me or you "donating" like 500 dollars

You don't get as rich as he is by throwing your money away like that

 

[inWV]

To be fair, if we correct that one issue, most teams will have a big issue with us. Maybe not enough to take us to “giant” level, but close enough that the money, fan support and brand recognition may take us the rest of the way.

From what I've read in these parts, Bo Pelini was no great shakes as a coach and he was able to win 9-10 games per season by fielding a run focused offense plus a sound defense (minus Wisconsin games of course).

 

[Huskers123456]

From what I've read in these parts, Bo Pelini was no great shakes as a coach and he was able to win 9-10 games per season by fielding a run focused offense plus a sound defense (minus Wisconsin games of course).

Bo pretty much proved himself that he wasn't a great coach. It really shouldn't be that hard to win at his level on a consistent basis and every few years have an older team or catch a few breaks and go to the expanded playoff.

 

[RedCap]

It is crazy to think that Buffet could offer, what, 2 million dollars to the top 2 players at every position and it would be like me or you "donating" like 500 dollars

Posters here have been complaining for decades about Buffet not making huge Husker donations. But that's just not HIS thing. And, honestly it's his money to do with as he pleases.

 

[otismotis08]

From what I've read in these parts, Bo Pelini was no great shakes as a coach and he was able to win 9-10 games per season by fielding a run focused offense plus a sound defense (minus Wisconsin games of course).

As Melvin Gordon and others run yet another jet sweep....

 

[RBigredMax]

Posters here have been complaining for decades about Buffet not making huge Husker donations. But that's just not HIS thing. And, honestly it's his money to do with as he pleases.

I’m surprised that Joe Ricketts doesn’t get more advice from husker board members on how to spend his money?

 

[Bremser]

Posters here have been complaining for decades about Buffet not making huge Husker donations. But that's just not HIS thing. And, honestly it's his money to do with as he pleases.

Buffett is quick to dispense his advice. NU would be better off asking him to advise them on how to develop a world class, massive endowment over time.

 

[9and4]

Buffet is quick to dispense his advice. NU would be better off asking him to advise them on how to develop a world class, massive endowment over time.

Buffet knows Winstom, Peters, Fraser and Osbourne, but we'd be better off asking Warren Buffett.

 

[EmormousDouchebag]

I feel like if we're successful, future publications are going to have an asterisk that says NIL era next to it.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

I wouldn't donate a single dollar to NIL so I'll pass on telling others on what to contribute. I cannot think of a worse way to flush your money down the shitter than trying to buy a teenagers commitment for a year...and sometimes less than tbat.

 

[SuperBigFan]

You don't get as rich as he is by throwing your money away like that

Well of course not...but he is 90...he is closer to death than life. He is already leaving his kids "nothing" just 1% each or something like that...and the rest to "charity"...so why not just make one of those charities the biggest game in the state.

 

[SuperBigFan]

Posters here have been complaining for decades about Buffet not making huge Husker donations. But that's just not HIS thing. And, honestly it's his money to do with as he pleases.

I totally agree...I am just saying he COULD.