IF....Riley can't get it turned around, like probably finish 6-3 the remainder of the season, I think he is done. The die has been cast. Honestly, I still hope he can. I just don't see it. Any who know me on the board know that I was all in on Riley.
I started a thread last week about "maybe the time is right for Frost", because of the rumblings about SE. I was shocked it happened this fast with the firing, but it seemed to be inevitable anyway.
Barring a miraculous turnaround, I still am under the impression that Riley is a sitting duck. I have waffled on who I would like to see as a successor, but in reality, I think SF would actually turn out to be a great hire. I am going to get a lot of flack from many such as double, Archie, Tuco, Tim...etc, that I have been in pretty much lock-step in the support of Riley on this.....or if he failed, hiring a Chip Kelley type.
I am now going all in on Frost
If Riley can't get it turned around, this will GREATLY REDUCE any inside info I get, lol. Is what it is, though.
Anyway, here is why I would support Frost. For one, he just seems to have 'it'. I think he has a great mind for the game. I really think he could take an 'Oregon offense' to the next level. The power aspect that he is trying to implement to that style of offense might be great. I think that can also recruit to a niche.
I agree with many in this aspect of recruiting.....NU needs to be 'different', not triple option style different as some are calling for (sorry people, that is dead, NOT EVER COMING BACK TO WIN AT A HIGH LEVEL). The game is just different now. Hell, I coach.... and the game is just not the same as it was in the 90's. Forget about seeing Tommie, Phillips, Green, Benning (plug for Damon, lol) and some of our great FB's in the past running that style of offense again.
I support Frost, NOT because he was a Husker, but because of what I see potentially and where he learned at. It is a bonus that he was a Husker because he gives NU the inside track to get a guy like that. Also, if he is succesful, he isn't ever going anywhere. He just might be the long time stability NU needs. If NU got his mentor (Chip), he probably bails within 5-6 years of being successful and we are back to square one. We need someone to come in and develop a culture and an identity. THAT is what NU is lacked over the last 18 years.
If NU did not hire Frost and was somewhat succesful (like maybe back to nine...or maybe an occasional ten win season) we might be happy for a minute. But 'what if' Frost goes on to kill it somewhere else because we snubbed him? NU has already been in the gutter for the last 16-17 years. So let's just say he tanks? What difference would that make? The reward is worth the risk for me at this point.
Still, I hope Riley can get it turned around. Love that guy. I want to see him leave in 4-5 years with a title or two of some sort. Then have someone like Frost take over. The way it looks right now, probably not gonna happen. His leash is probably a noose at this point. So I would take the growing pains with SF instead of risking a 'what if' if that comes. GBR.