I don't have a problem with an NFL DB coach if he can coach using college rules with respect to the use of hands. Sometimes the NFL types want to "prepare" their guys for the NFL to the detriment of the college team.
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I don't have a problem with an NFL DB coach if he can coach using college rules with respect to the use of hands. Sometimes the NFL types want to "prepare" their guys for the NFL to the detriment of the college team.
My original reply was in response to a post talking about Diaco attempting to replicate his success at ND in 2012-13 with Elliot. That reminded me of the justification we had when Elmo came on board. All the talk was about how Cosgrove had his biggest success at Wisconsin when Elmo was there. What's that quote in investing "past results don't guarantee future returns"? Sort of the same idea. If Riley and Diaco decide Elliot is the best option for Nebraska's future, then hire him, but base it on what he'll do for Nebraska, not what he did for ND.
And I said Callahan because I forgot Cosgrove's name. But Callahan was responsible for the whole team, including the defense. It was his responsibility to pick defensive coaches, and it was also his playcalling on offense that left the defense on the field too much.
Kelley has made more than a few mistakes the past couple of years. IMO, essentially this hire would be the "extra coach" that the NCAA is going to allow. He would help implement the system and work with the DBs and Williams. IMO he isn't going to have to be that lightening rod DB recruiter or energy guy. It would be very helpful to Diaco and Williams to have a guy thoroughly versed in the system to help implement it.
Coach Sanders was the one that really cured this problem at N. I believe he taught six positions around the receiver. The goal for number one was to take over the route: number 6 was the only one where you just watched the eyes or hands - and that was while you were running like heck to get in one of the other positions because you were beat.
Just a side note for folks worried about an old white guy coaching. Take a look at Ohio States old white guy DB coach Kerry Coombs. Then take a look at the recruits he is credited with landing, three 5 stars and twenty three 4 stars. He is widely considered the best DB coach in the nation *AND* best recruiter. He was also named the Rivals 2017 recruiter of the year.
Bottom line is this, either you can recruit, or you can't. Doesn't matter if you're old and white or young and black. You're either good at it, or you're not.
Bottom line is this, either you can recruit, or you can't. Doesn't matter if you're old and white or young and black. You're either good at it, or you're not.
I haven't followed this entire "discussion" but I can see both sides. I do think there are too many simplistic views when comparing scores against other teams. FB is a game of match ups. Sometimes inferior teams have strengths in places that cause problems to better teams. Scores become a meaningless measure when you look at injuries and many other factors. The argument of talent verses coaching is probably not an either or argument but rather a both argument. How did the Huskers fair with players on the B1G teams compared to others? Was our talent strength on the D line - no, it was just serviceable, how about our LB's, well no they were often slow and out of position, so how about our DB's, it was hard to say with that group as they were playing more zone than in the past. I, for one, don't think Banker had a lot to work with the last couple of years but I also think his past track record of good D's isn't much to brag about.
I would agree with you, if 5 different teams from the B1G weren't competitive with OSU this year. Three of which we have at least as much talent. I get it, we were young upfront, but we were constantly out of position at the 2nd level.
Are you calling me a racist or...?
My point was that race and age have an effect on a coach's ability to recruit and relate to players. I don't see how anyone could deny that.
Oh you mean that coaching staff that recruited the 5th ranked class in 2005, and finished 5-7 and got fired after the 2007 season after getting blown out multiple times? That coaching staff?
There were 3 AA coaches on Solich's staff and 4 AA coaches on Callahan's.
Its fun using the lefty tactics against the leftys, when facts are pointed out the tactic is to say racist.
I agree with you just a little, but not a lot, and dont actually think you are a racist but i do love double standards.
And no i dont think race has any bearing on ones ability to recruit overall, especially with our staff
Don't get your panties in a bunch. You're wrong - accept it and move on with life.
"Panties in a bunch?" What adult male says that? Oops, you're probably a female. My apologies, miss. BTW miss, you're demonstrating very little knowledge of the game.
Diaco, Parrella, Williams and Elliot are upgrades from Hughes, Banker and Stewart (and Read, whose slot allows for an additional psn coach). Maybe the not as good as the "magic" coaches that exist in the minds of some board members, but an upgrade nonetheless.
This is embarrassing. You two should kiss and make up. But like, kiss for a reallly long time tho
You think it was mostly lack of talent against Ohio State, and I think it was mostly our DC being a bad DC. 6 other B1G teams somehow seemed to have found a way to slow their offense down.
I think you're wrong and you think I'm wrong. How about we agree to disagree?
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Hawkeye Magic? Nah...even though it may look like it lately, we aspire to greater heights than mediocrity.
Latent chauvinism when you call a man a woman and think that's supposed to be a put down.
It's always been that way. Our all-time winning percentage is .700. Frye was .613 and Ferentz is .595.
Are you always this sensitive? I'm sure the yoga pants thread has you biting your nails to the quick.
