Spring football

[NikkiSixx]

Really? Where's he gonna go? NFL isn't hiring him back. He's making top 10 coaching salary in the country here. He's in the top 2 conferences. We're a blue blood with as good or better resources/facilities as anywhere in college football. I don't see a lot of room for upward trajectory there. Pedo State is the only one I can think of just for the alma mater factor. Maybe a lateral move that's easier to recruit to I guess? SEC team with better weather? Although his history is three years and jump at a better offer, we're not Temple or Baylor and again, the phone ain't ringing from the NFL. I just don't see it.

I think the fishbowl at Nebraska is very unique and focused, more so than even other high profile places.

If Matt gets us up to 9+ wins, he can say he was successful in the rebuild and other teams indeed will want him.

He's great at speaking, and they will look at what he did at Nebraska with zero recruiting base and know that with 'their' recruiting base, he could be even more successful. They will also look at how he has navigated the NIL, which is another plus for coach Rhule.

Additionally, Matt will look at another school and see a better recruiting base + less critical fishbowl + better NIL money + similar coaching money = overall better quality of life and probably easier results.

I don't think he stays, now that he knows what it's really like with the fan base.

it's just my opinion.

 

[shocksker]

I think the fishbowl at Nebraska is very unique and focused, more so than even other high profile places.

If Matt gets us up to 9+ wins, he can say he was successful in the rebuild and other teams indeed will want him.

He's great at speaking, and they will look at what he did at Nebraska with zero recruiting base and know that with 'their' recruiting base, he could be even more successful. They will also look at how he has navigated the NIL, which is another plus for coach Rhule.

Additionally, Matt will look at another school and see a better recruiting base + less critical fishbowl + better NIL money + similar coaching money = overall better quality of life and probably easier results.

I don't think he stays, now that he knows what it's really like with the fan base.

it's just my opinion.

He knew what it was really like before he took the job. Fans are critical. Donors and fans want to win. This is not unique to NU football.

 

[scarletred]

Really? Where's he gonna go? NFL isn't hiring him back. He's making top 10 coaching salary in the country here. He's in the top 2 conferences. We're a blue blood with as good or better resources/facilities as anywhere in college football. I don't see a lot of room for upward trajectory there. Pedo State is the only one I can think of just for the alma mater factor. Maybe a lateral move that's easier to recruit to I guess? SEC team with better weather? Although his history is three years and jump at a better offer, we're not Temple or Baylor and again, the phone ain't ringing from the NFL. I just don't see it.

I agree with you he isn’t going anywhere for quite some time if he keeps improving this program he has every thing he needs to win here and winning helps recruiting..

Winning at a blue blood program you can be set for life here.

 

[Landomatic]

I think the fishbowl at Nebraska is very unique and focused, more so than even other high profile places.

If Matt gets us up to 9+ wins, he can say he was successful in the rebuild and other teams indeed will want him.

He's great at speaking, and they will look at what he did at Nebraska with zero recruiting base and know that with 'their' recruiting base, he could be even more successful. They will also look at how he has navigated the NIL, which is another plus for coach Rhule.

Additionally, Matt will look at another school and see a better recruiting base + less critical fishbowl + better NIL money + similar coaching money = overall better quality of life and probably easier results.

I don't think he stays, now that he knows what it's really like with the fan base.

it's just my opinion.

Sorry, but you're wrong on that. All big programs with this kind of money on the line are a fishbowl. We're not unique in that at all. People like to say we are, because it's a convenient place to point the finger when things don't go well. But it's just as bad or worse in many many places. Pay just the slightest attention to some other big programs around the country and you'll see it.

 

[BTF69]

The only difference is that Lincoln/Omaha is all about the Huskers.

That MIGHT be a little different in some other blue blood type places.

Like I can't imagine the fishbowl being the same at USC but I am sure NU and Bama are the same fishbowl.

 

[V-Doub]

Really? Where's he gonna go? NFL isn't hiring him back. He's making top 10 coaching salary in the country here. He's in the top 2 conferences. We're a blue blood with as good or better resources/facilities as anywhere in college football. I don't see a lot of room for upward trajectory there. Pedo State is the only one I can think of just for the alma mater factor. Maybe a lateral move that's easier to recruit to I guess? SEC team with better weather? Although his history is three years and jump at a better offer, we're not Temple or Baylor and again, the phone ain't ringing from the NFL. I just don't see it.

100% The NFL isn’t going to come calling for a 10-4 or 10-3 season. Rhule is gonna have to win the B1G next year and/or win a game or 2 in CFB playoffs. Frankly, nobody (IMO) is gonna come calling for Rhule for a single 10-3 season, college or pro.

If we have teams wanting to hire Rhule away in 2026… Whoa Betty! 2025 is gonna be a lot of fun 😀

 

[V-Doub]

I think the fishbowl at Nebraska is very unique and focused, more so than even other high profile places.

If Matt gets us up to 9+ wins, he can say he was successful in the rebuild and other teams indeed will want him.

He's great at speaking, and they will look at what he did at Nebraska with zero recruiting base and know that with 'their' recruiting base, he could be even more successful. They will also look at how he has navigated the NIL, which is another plus for coach Rhule.

Additionally, Matt will look at another school and see a better recruiting base + less critical fishbowl + better NIL money + similar coaching money = overall better quality of life and probably easier results.

I don't think he stays, now that he knows what it's really like with the fan base.

it's just my opinion.

Totally disagree. Who is gonna want Rhule for producing one iowa like 9-4 season? He’s not moving to a lesser job, and I don’t think the likes of the NFL or any top college program is gonna be interested or impressed by a single 9-4 season.

Can you imagine if a school the likes of OSU, Michigan, Alabama, USC, whoever hired Matt Rhule off of a single 9-4 season? The fan outrage would be palpable. I really can’t see your situation no matter how hard I to try squint and suspend my disbelief.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

The next time a football coach at the University of Nebraska exceeds expectations, will be the first time....Rhule ain't going anywhere. You can get .500 coaches for a fraction of the cost it would take to "lure" him away.

 

[Landomatic]

The only difference is that Lincoln/Omaha is all about the Huskers.

That MIGHT be a little different in some other blue blood type places.

Like I can't imagine the fishbowl being the same at USC but I am sure NU and Bama are the same fishbowl.

USC is a different kind of fishbowl. Fewer numbers of fans/alumn, but higher dollars from those few. There are varying degrees all over the place, meddling fans/alumn in all shapes and sizes. Oregon is another example. Faaaarrr fewer meddling fans/alumn than us but there's one big one who gets a voice in all of it and runs everything. Similar situation at Houston. All fishbowls, only difference is the number and power of the eyes looking in. Hell, I could even make an argument for Nebraska being less of a fishbowl than a lot of places. Given how nice and patient we've been lately with coaches underperforming.

 

[phoenix4nu]

Frankly, nobody (IMO) is gonna come calling for Rhule for a single 10-3 season, college or pro.

If he goes 10-3 and the Ohio State job opens up, maybe they would give him serious consideration. Check out their president. It’s highly unlikely that both of those things happen this year though.

 

[BTF69]

USC is a different kind of fishbowl. Fewer numbers of fans/alumn, but higher dollars from those few. There are varying degrees all over the place, meddling fans/alumn in all shapes and sizes. Oregon is another example. Faaaarrr fewer meddling fans/alumn than us but there's one big one who gets a voice in all of it and runs everything. Similar situation at Houston. All fishbowls, only difference is the number and power of the eyes looking in. Hell, I could even make an argument for Nebraska being less of a fishbowl than a lot of places. Given how nice and patient we've been lately with coaches underperforming.

I did not even think about Oregon but that is totally way less less of a fishbowl. Good call.

 

[V-Doub]

If he goes 10-3 and the Ohio State job opens up, maybe they would give him serious consideration. Check out their president. It’s highly unlikely that both of those things happen this year though.

Dude… Bro… there is literally no time line where we go 10-3 next year and OSU comes calling for Rhule. I don’t care if they fire Ryan Day for cause this summer for banging the AD’s wife. There is no situation in which OSU tries hire Rhule after next season that doesn’t involve a B1G championship and/or a playoff run. 0% chance.

 

[Laner2]

Dude… Bro… there is literally no time line where we go 10-3 next year and OSU comes calling for Rhule. I don’t care if they fire Ryan Day for cause this summer for banging the AD’s wife. There is no situation in which OSU tries hire Rhule after next season that doesn’t involve a B1G championship and/or a playoff run. 0% chance.

Day's boss is married to a hottie.

 

[phoenix4nu]

Dude… Bro… there is literally no time line where we go 10-3 next year and OSU comes calling for Rhule. I don’t care if they fire Ryan Day for cause this summer for banging the AD’s wife. There is no situation in which OSU tries hire Rhule after next season that doesn’t involve a B1G championship and/or a playoff run. 0% chance.

We'll likely never find out.

 

[Big bo fan]

If he goes 10-3 and the Ohio State job opens up, maybe they would give him serious consideration. Check out their president. It’s highly unlikely that both of those things happen this year though.

The President doesn’t hire athletic coaches the AD does Einstein.

 

[phoenix4nu]

The President doesn’t hire athletic coaches the AD does Einstein.

I guess you missed Carter’s influence in the decision to hire Rhule here. Not surprising.

 

[Big bo fan]

I guess you missed Carter’s influence in the decision to hire Rhule here. Not surprising.

We aren’t OSU : if day leaves OSU will have pick of the liter and Matt Rhule will be way down on the list.

 

[BTF69]

Dude… Bro… there is literally no time line where we go 10-3 next year and OSU comes calling for Rhule. I don’t care if they fire Ryan Day for cause this summer for banging the AD’s wife. There is no situation in which OSU tries hire Rhule after next season that doesn’t involve a B1G championship and/or a playoff run. 0% chance.

Ha, sometimes husker fans lose their minds a bit.

Rhule is not on anyones short list right now.

 

[konaki]

So, I started this post about some player groups of interest and some new position coaches I'm excited about and then this post goes in a totally different direction about Sat & Rhule. I'm interested in what is about to take place this spring and who will take control of certain positions. Is anyone still interested about the players who may take charge and move to the top of the depth charts, I know I am. jmo

 

[inWV]

So, I started this post about some player groups of interest and some new position coaches I'm excited about and then this post goes in a totally different direction about Sat & Rhule. I'm interested in what is about to take place this spring and who will take control of certain positions. Is anyone still interested about the players who may take charge and move to the top of the depth charts, I know I am. jmo

We know the names we know, but what we don't know so much is which of the younger guys are poised to make a push for a depth chart appearance.
What we know on offense: QB - Raiola; RB - EJ, Ives; TE - Lindenmyer, HH; WR - Barney, Hunter, Key, Gilmore; OL - Gottula, Evans, Spindler, Luto, Pritchett. What we don't know on offense: Backup QB, is Parker ready to contribute at RB, who are the next three at WR, are Teddy and Corcoran old and in the way, are any young guys ready to compete at OL.
What we know on defense: DL - Cam L, Jeudy, RVP; Jack - MaGahee, McCullough; LB - Watson-Trent, Shavers, Buddha Wright; CB - Ceyair Wright, Andrew Marshall; Safety - Hartzog, Buford, Singleton. What we don't know on defense: Nwaneri apparently looks incredible as an off the bus player, can he start to translate that talent on the field? Will Gabe Moore be ready to get reps? Does Davis continue his trajectory? Which of the younger big guys will emerge to compete for the two-deep? What young LBs are ready to compete? Who starts opposite Ceyair Wright? Do they move Singleton to Rover?
Do any true freshman make an immediate push for playing time?

 

[scarletred]

We know the names we know, but what we don't know so much is which of the younger guys are poised to make a push for a depth chart appearance.
What we know on offense: QB - Raiola; RB - EJ, Ives; TE - Lindenmyer, HH; WR - Barney, Hunter, Key, Gilmore; OL - Gottula, Evans, Spindler, Luto, Pritchett. What we don't know on offense: Backup QB, is Parker ready to contribute at RB, who are the next three at WR, are Teddy and Corcoran old and in the way, are any young guys ready to compete at OL.
What we know on defense: DL - Cam L, Jeudy, RVP; Jack - MaGahee, McCullough; LB - Watson-Trent, Shavers, Buddha Wright; CB - Ceyair Wright, Andrew Marshall; Safety - Hartzog, Buford, Singleton. What we don't know on defense: Nwaneri apparently looks incredible as an off the bus player, can he start to translate that talent on the field? Will Gabe Moore be ready to get reps? Does Davis continue his trajectory? Which of the younger big guys will emerge to compete for the two-deep? What young LBs are ready to compete? Who starts opposite Ceyair Wright? Do they move Singleton to Rover?
Do any true freshman make an immediate push for playing time?

I’m very much optimistic on defense despite losing Ty and Polar Bear..

 

[inWV]

I’m very much optimistic on defense despite losing Ty and Polar Bear..

Jeudy and RVP were capable backups and I know the coaches like RVP's upside. Nwaneri has a big, tall frame, but his current weight is a bit of a mystery and it's questionable whether he is ready. Get 20 pounds on him and it's a different story. Gabe Moore is a third year guy, but hasn't played, so he is purely a potential type player. Cam L and Davis have played a bit. Right now I'd say the starters are Cam L, Jeudy and RVP, with Davis, Gabe Moore and Jaylen George as backups.
Others
Sua - right size, hasn't played much
Goldman - we are hearing his name
Parrott - very much the right size for NT, other than that a question mark
Hoffken - apparently has a 6-11 wingspan

 

[Laner2]

So, I started this post about some player groups of interest and some new position coaches I'm excited about and then this post goes in a totally different direction about Sat & Rhule. I'm interested in what is about to take place this spring and who will take control of certain positions. Is anyone still interested about the players who may take charge and move to the top of the depth charts, I know I am. jmo

Good luck. The threads almost always turn into shite-fests.

 

[king_kong_]

I’m very much optimistic on defense despite losing Ty and Polar Bear..

2 very important questions linger:

1. Can we rush the passer?
2. Can we cover man to man across the field?

If no to either, defense will have its work cut out

 

[Mrs.Jeans15]

2 very important questions linger:

1. Can we rush the passer?
2. Can we cover man to man across the field?

If no to either, defense will have its work cut out

Can we stop the run matters more in this league...imo

Doing that makes the other two easier.

 

[king_kong_]

Can we stop the run matters more in this league...imo

Doing that makes the other two easier.

Doing the other two makes stopping the run easier in our case

We’ll need to commit 7 at least to it