Wow, ya Herr Hitler! Won't ever question your authority again. Btw, where you an outspoken Bo supporter?
No... I was outspoken against the constant bashing of players and recruits because it gave Bo a pass. People, like yourself, were complaining because Bo wasn't recruiting on par with Florida State. But Nebraska wasn't playing the Florida States of the world. They were losing to Minnesota and Iowa and Northwestern. Talent was never an issue in those losses. It was systematic failure across the board with relation to on the field discipline, off the field organization, and a collection of coaches who's resumes did not warrant a job at the University of Nebraska.
I will repeatedly hold the same belief when it comes to Husker recruiting under Riley:
Nebraska will always roll out of bed in the morning and recruit 9 or 10 win talent. The N on the helmet, the facilities, the tradition, the fan support, and the money allows that to happen. The team needs to prove it can play with an identity. It needs to prove they can maintain a defensive standard, and be a potent offense that doesn't beat itself. The program needs to be disciplined and organized. Riley brings those qualities. If you can maintain that standard, the 9 win team will suddenly become a 10 or 11 win team consistently.
At that point, you will then reach a level where you need to start recruiting like the Florida States of the world.
One last thing:
Nobody should ever question when Mike Riley earns a commitment from an offensive skill player. That guy has always had excellent skill talent. The real test will be with offensive and defensive linemen. That's where championships are won and lost.
Ohio State had some terrific QB's, and great players like Elliot and Devin Smith among others. But Ohio State won a National Title because of their offensive and defensive line talent. Hell, Joey Bosa might be up there with JJ Watt and Suh as one of the all time great College Defensive Linemen of this century.
