The Support the Coach thread

[Harry Caray]

People saying Riley did "more with less" at Oregon State are now trying to blame our talent level? I thought the whole basis for hiring him was that he was able to win games with less talent? Yet he can't beat lowly Purdue and Illinois?

As for injuries - you think there won't be injuries when Riley gets "his guys" in here? What happens when POB gets hurt? Injuries happen to everyone in football, it's a violent game.

Most importantly, what is Riley doing to address our lack of depth? Why isn't he hitting the JUCOs hard for guys that can come in and play right away at positions of need? Will he be able to fill a complete recruiting class? We're only at 15 now and have only landed one commit since the season started - and that was a month and a half ago.

 

[HuskerTimOmaha]

There's a difference with doing more with less with guys you recruited, with a system in place, from the first day someone steps on campus compared to taking over a roster you had very little to deal with. Purdue and Illinpis games absolutely suck, big time.

Injuries do happen all the time, depth can overcome injury. Harbuagh lost his starting QB tonight but was saved by a 5-star (hmmm, inherited talent, weird) in the wildcat.

Great question on JUCO's, I'm wondering the same. Regardless, he will fill the class, that's the last of any concern I have.

 

[c2o]

N

 

[leodisflowers]

Looser!

Women? I like the more tight and right.

 

[roseyloper]

Someone had to start one. Let the love flow.

N!

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Someone had to start one. Let the love flow.

Count me in as a supporter of Coach Riley. I was that way for longer than I should have with the prior coach. I'll be that way with this coach as well.

 

[MichHusker]

I have always said that you have to give a coach 3-4 years to know if they are taking the program in the right direction. Which is why I was not sold after 3-4 years in with Callahan or Pelini. Solich started the downward trend in year 4 (62-36 loss to CU) but it was not apparent until the next year things were not going in the right direction. This approach is going to push me to the limits with Riley given what I have seen in year one. But I guess if he can show marked improvement next year, the jury is still out. I agree mass firings of the coaches after year one is not a good move. Eichorst will be joined at the hip with Riley going forward. If things don't look drastically better next year, look for SE to be the first casualty in 2016/17.

 

[red rover 70]

I supported Riley but my resolute is becoming like granite with all the shenanigans going on.

 

[B1G RED RULES]

I'm in, but we need to can a few assistants..

Ain't gonna happen. That is the reason he is here. Remember the quote, "the right time at the right place"?

 

[jflores]

Looser!

It's loser

 

[FullbackTrap]

I support Riley. Rome wasn't built in a day and Riley needs more time. Progress needs to be made, with this team I see an improved Tommy Armstrong but not much else. This team overall is no better or no worse than week 1. To me, that's a failing.

 

[jteten]

Will this work?

Tommie Frazier ‏@TouchdownTommie 8h8 hours ago

Hang in there @Coach_Riley - the @Huskers WILL turn the corner and find success once again. #GBR

Or maybe this?

Jim Rose @Jimrosehuskers


Johnny Rodgers on @Coach_Riley "the future is so bright i need shades." @kfabnews #bigredbreakfast #Huskers

8:19 AM - 30 Oct 2015

Unfortunately, no. I respect their thoughts as Husker legends, but they are simply preaching blind faith, which doesn't fit the tangible current struggles or past lack of success by the staff.

 

[StrongArm517]

I look at every game as the opportunity to be the turning point towards progress,,,

 

[VandallHuskerJulie]

Huskers lost - Vandals gave it away, Cougs couged it....and I just got my UNL alumni membership renewal request. Bad football weekend around my house.

Nevertheless, still in the Riley camp (in case my song reference was too subtle.)

 

[jflores]

Unfortunately, no. I respect their thoughts as Husker legends, but they are simply preaching blind faith, which doesn't fit the tangible current struggles or past lack of success by the staff.

Blind faith works for millions when it comes to the afterlife, I don't see why it can't reasonably suit for 12 months or so to see if any real progress can be made with recruiting and player development and roster management.

No one is really saying we're stuck with Riley forever. Or at least I'm not.

 

[HuskerDana]

I will always support NU. Because of that, I will support the staff that is in place. That being said, IMO, this is not going past the end of next season. No inside info on that, just a gut feeling. The schedule even gets tougher next year, Riley will be two years into a four year which obviously leaves only the two to go (two years will be the normal buyout anyway), Perlman will be retiring, and unfortunately, I have seen very little that points towards this staff being successful here.

I said it before, I think Riley gets a pass this year. Unfortunately, the combination of the things I listed above do not point towards a big turnaround next season......and one more season like this will be his undoing, IMO. And for me personally, this kind of sucks. I like MR, the way he conducts himself, and the way in which he represents the University. It would still be awesome if I am dead wrong on this.....I guess I just don't see it though.

 

[SilentCommit]

Riley has my support. If I could support the last coach, I can support Riley. He does need a fair shot. After yesterday, I feel like every ounce of energy should now go to recruiting. Our program needs to be rebuilt in the same manner Hugh Freeze energized Ole Miss. A school that doesn't get a lot of top tier recruits must now find any way to secure them. As a Husker fan, that's our best hope for the future.

 

[jflores]

I will always support NU. Because of that, I will support the staff that is in place. That being said, IMO, this is not going past the end of next season. No inside info on that, just a gut feeling. The schedule even gets tougher next year, Riley will be two years into a four year which obviously leaves only the two to go (two years will be the normal buyout anyway), Perlman will be retiring, and unfortunately, I have seen very little that points towards this staff being successful here.

I said it before, I think Riley gets a pass this year. Unfortunately, the combination of the things I listed above do not point towards a big turnaround next season......and one more season like this will be his undoing, IMO. And for me personally, this kind of sucks. I like MR, the way he conducts himself, and the way in which he represents the University. It would still be awesome if I am dead wrong on this.....I guess I just don't see it though.

Next year will be very interesting. I think NU will probably be a better team, but the schedule is harder, and so "bowl eligible" might be the reasonable measuring stick of progress. Is that enough to keep going? Or will the new Chancellor make a move?

I have to think national media will play into it at least a little bit. If Herbstreit and others get on tv and say something to the effect of "NU in transition last year was a joke, but Riley has a solid second season going, he's making inroads in recruiting, has a great young QB in development, etc" its going to be at least a little harder to dump him overboard without looking like impatient asshats. If the tone out of the media is more like what we saw for Bo, then I could see a move maybe being made.

 

[HuskerDana]

jflores, I couldn't agree more in regards to the influence the national perception might have on a potential decision next year. As I yesterday, this is going to be a very interesting.....and very likely tumultuous, twelve months for Nebraska football.

 

[jflores]

jflores, I couldn't agree more in regards to the influence the national perception might have on a potential decision next year. As I yesterday, this is going to be a very interesting.....and very likely tumultuous, twelve months for Nebraska football.

I also can't help but wonder what the impact of shitcanning Riley would do to our California recruiting.

Key Sr. has been a pretty big flag waver for NU football since Riley was brought on board, and its obvious he's influential in the Cali football scene.

Supposing then, we don't do right by his boy Riley (whether its 2-3 years to get something going), how much blowback is that going to have for Husker recruiting in Cali going forward? Obviously Key is not going to shut down a kid who really wants to come to NU for whatever reason, but it certainly can't help to have a super high profile guy like him steering top kids away from our program for the next 20 years.

 

[HuskerDana]

Dear Internet stalker(s) in this thread.......just stop, you look like a complete f'n dumbass. Creating a new name to come back and continuously call someone a fat pos screams of a "LOSER" sitting in his mom's basement trying to plot the next interweb battle to get even with the guy that might have owned you at one time. It really makes me picture Steve Buschemi in Billy Madison. Kinda creepy, man.

I know it's tough to do sometimes, but you should pick yourself up, let it go, and move on with your life.

 

[Nate004]

I'm still in with Coach Riley. This season has sucked. No 2 ways around it at this point. But any new coach deserves 3 years barring an outside the field incident. Like others has said, no is where you find out who wants to play for Nebraska next year, and who needs to be shown the door after the season. Also, every ounce of energy should be thrown towards recruiting from this point on.

 

[HuskerDana]

jflores, I am sure that it sure as hell won't help. Obviously, the only reason KJJ and his teammates are considering NU is because of Riley. The turmoil sure isn't going to help any...especially if USC gets their guy in place and is able to develop a good relationship with those boys.

 

[sthusker]

woke up put on my Nebraska shirt still here supporting give it time

 

[Archie Graham]

IN.

 

[Mike402]

In.

 

[SEMO_yogi]

I'm for the long haul as well...just as long as the long haul does last longer than Saturday, November 28, 2015.

 

[Hoosker Du]

Blind faith works for millions when it comes to the afterlife, I don't see why it can't reasonably suit for 12 months or so to see if any real progress can be made with recruiting and player development and roster management.

No one is really saying we're stuck with Riley forever. Or at least I'm not.

Well, when Riley gets credited with mitosis, child birth, or the human brain...I'll sing his praises and e-mail the Board of Regents in support of giving him a contract extension. But...when his team is giving up 55 to Purdue, you'll understand why I haven't become a disciple.

 

[NikkiSixx]

This is difficult, but the truth is, you can't just go fire the guy part way into his first season. Or even at the end of it. Do I believe in the coach? No, I don't.

So for me, it's like being in that weird place where your hands are sort of tied for right now. Do what you can to help and support the guy, but I also fear letting this go on too long could do irreversible damage to the program.

I fear three years of this, is too long. Coach has to make meaningful improvements in next years' results. Some of the recruits, including POB, could go a long ways towards making that happen.

 

[Captain Nick]

I support the program and the players. Not a $2 million a year employee who isn't qualified or very good at his job.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

For now I am N with Riley, but I will be really honest and say I am less N than I was minutes before BYU kickoff, but still more N than out.

Nervous though, very.

 

[leodisflowers]

For now I am N with Riley, but I will be really honest and say I am less N than I was minutes before BYU kickoff, but still more N than out.

Nervous though, very.

Basically how I feel. That's a good breakdown. I want to give the guy a chance, I really do...

 

[Hoosker Du]

Blind faith works for millions when it comes to the afterlife, I don't see why it can't reasonably suit for 12 months or so to see if any real progress can be made with recruiting and player development and roster management.

No one is really saying we're stuck with Riley forever. Or at least I'm not.

Well, when Riley gets credited with mitosis, child birth, or the human brain...I'll sing his praises and e-mail the Board of Regents in support of giving him a contract extension. But...when his team is giving up 55 to Purdue, you'll understand why I haven't become a disciple.

Well, since none of you boneheads are going to acknowledge good humor, then I'll do the appropriate nomination of the POTW. Thanks jteten for appreciating a good post.

 

[Nebraska Gator II]

If Herbstreit and others get on tv and say something to the effect of "NU in transition last year was a joke, but Riley has a solid second season going, he's making inroads in recruiting, has a great young QB in development, etc" its going to be at least a little harder to dump him overboard without looking like impatient asshats.

I don't want this to sound the wrong way, but unless Nebraska becomes significantly more relevant than they are right now, the national media won't be having much conversation about Nebraska. Riley would likely have to be doing something good to warrant such a conversation...aka killing it in recruiting or getting quite a few more wins--in which case he has earned more time.

Supposing then, we don't do right by his boy Riley (whether its 2-3 years to get something going), how much blowback is that going to have for Husker recruiting in Cali going forward?

You cannot be scared of upsetting a couple recruits. I have seen a lot of highly rated players that were full of themselves that never accomplished a damn thing in college. No player is above the program. You have to do what is best for the university. A team can survive a bad recruiting class much easier than it can survive a bad coaching hire. If the right coaches are here, recruiting will take care of itself.