Best Coaching in 18 Years

[Husker Psycho]

Does not matter that we lost the game.

As a 40 plus years Nebraska fan I can say that what I saw today was the best coached Nebraska team I've seen in 18 years. Confident, poised, focused and best of all... determined !

The future looks bright. Great play at all positions. We have a great receivers. We have a great running backs. WILBON is the future. WOW.

Go Big Red

 

[Chief Wiggum_rivals246870]

Ill just assume this is a troll attempt....we had how many penalties, a line that repeatedly cant get 1 yard...I am not hopeless on Riley but that was a long ways from a good coaching job.

 

[jlb321_rivals110621]

half time adjustments were very good ..... I thought it was going to get really ugly that second half, esp after we didn't score on the first drive

we had a number of possessions throughout the game where we had a chance to go up by 2 scores and put the game away and weren't up to the task

the penalties were killers

 

[redfanusa]

Anyone who knows anything about football knows the future is very bright in Lincoln.

 

[Harry Caray]

That just shows you how bad the last 3 coaches were. I saw a very sloppy team out there today that shot itself in the foot many times.

 

[timnsun]

That just shows you how bad the last 3 coaches were. I saw a very sloppy team out there today that shot itself in the foot many times.

So is the assumption here by some that the coaches won't be able to address the penalties and fix them? The issues we showed today are fixable, but some are already calling Riley the next pelini... I don't get it.

If this happened in game 10 (as well as games 1-9) then fire away. But this is the FIRST game.

 

[Husker Psycho]

Ill just assume this is a troll attempt....we had how many penalties, a line that repeatedly cant get 1 yard...I am not hopeless on Riley but that was a long ways from a good coaching job.

Ill just assume this is a troll attempt....we had how many penalties, a line that repeatedly cant get 1 yard...I am not hopeless on Riley but that was a long ways from a good coaching job.

For a coaching staff in its first game at a new program... I can say that I'm shocked that the team was that well prepared. They have installed a new offence and a new defense. The players played with confidence and poise. It looks to only get better from here.

For the first time in 18 years I can say that the Nebraska team on the field today looked like a well coached team. Were they perfect ? No, but that comes with a new coaching staff. But what I saw today was something I hadn't seen in a very long time.

 

[DaUwillRiseAgain]

Anyone who knows anything about football knows the future is very bright in Lincoln.

Actually if you think there is a bright future under an Old Man that has a history of incompetence and ineptitude, it is safe to say you know nothing about football. Supposing 9-10 win seasons weren't bright since Pelini got fired for them, I'm assuming you think Nebraska is going to win 11-12 games a year under Riley. Haha that is just plain stupid. Name calling on an anonymous forum is demeaning and childish, but in some cases it is true. You are just plainly an idiot. Riley is a dreaful coach who has a proven track record of getting blown out, losing to mid majors and FCS schools, and underachieving.

But but but all of a sudden that will matter and an old man with a long track record of losing is all of a sudden going to take Nebraska to national championships!!!! Haha some people are just f***ing stupid.

 

[Husker Psycho]

So is the assumption here by some that the coaches won't be able to address the penalties and fix them? The issues we showed today are fixable, but some are already calling Tiley the next pelini... I don't get it.

If this happened in game 10 (as well as games 1-9) then fire away. But this is the FIRST game.

Agree. What I saw today was a team with a strong heart... a team with character. Everything is possible when you have that.

 

[RedSea_rivals91325]

I think what struck me is that the sloppiness of the previous year doesn't seem to have improved.

 

[Chief Wiggum_rivals246870]

For a coaching staff in its first game at a new program... I can say that I'm shocked that the team was that well prepared. They have installed a new offence and a new defense. The players played with confidence and poise. It looks to only get better from here.

For the first time in 18 years I can say that the Nebraska team on the field today looked like a well coached team. Were they perfect ? No, but that comes with a new coaching staff. But what I saw today was something I hadn't seen in a very long time.

We are talking about the BYU game that just concluded, correct? I will have whatever you are having, because that particular coaching effort was nothing to get excited about. They didnt make me despondent either, but certainly didnt impress me. These coaches have been together for quite a while, its not like Riley hired all of them from other places.

 

[Husker Psycho]

Actually if you think there is a bright future under an Old Man that has a history of incompetence and ineptitude, it is safe to say you know nothing about football. Supposing 9-10 win seasons weren't bright since Pelini got fired for them, I'm assuming you think Nebraska is going to win 11-12 games a year under Riley. Haha that is just plain stupid. Name calling on an anonymous forum is demeaning and childish, but in some cases it is true. You are just plainly an idiot. Riley is a dreaful coach who has a proven track record of getting blown out, losing to mid majors and FCS schools, and underachieving.

But but but all of a sudden that will matter and an old man with a long track record of losing is all of a sudden going to take Nebraska to national championships!!!! Haha some people are just f***ing stupid.

I was extremely pessimistic with the last three coaching staffs... but never in my worst days was I as pessimistic as you.

What I saw today was beyond encouraging. It was amazing. The team chemistry was 100%. I haven't seen that in what seems like forever.

 

[Huskerlife39]

To be honest, the coaching was better than anything we ever saw from Pellini, Calahan or Solich in my opinion. Was it perfect, definitely not, but it left a lot to hope for considering:

1. We installed an entirely new Offense and Defense with all new coaches.
2. We started or extensively played numerous freshmen including 2 LBs (thanks Pellini roster management)
3. We started an Offensive Line with a combined 15 previous starts (probably a Nebraska record for least starts).
4. We started a Running back with zero starts and fielded a RB corp that had virtually NO experience. (thanks Bo)
5. We started a QB that has no business running our Offense because we have nobody better (thanks Bo)
6. We played an experienced BYU team with talented coaches and a solid QB.
7. We played a BYU team with an experienced, well regarded Offensive line

What I saw was a team known for penalties, turnovers, poor tackling and losing its composure that played with composure, tackled well, and limited its turn-overs. Penalties still need work but that is something that can be fixed.

 

[Doniphan89]

field goal kicking and defensive backfield killed us today.
Lets Hope These Areas Get Better And Not Worse.

 

[newAD]

For a coaching staff in its first game at a new program... I can say that I'm shocked that the team was that well prepared. They have installed a new offence and a new defense. The players played with confidence and poise. It looks to only get better from here.

For the first time in 18 years I can say that the Nebraska team on the field today looked like a well coached team. Were they perfect ? No, but that comes with a new coaching staff. But what I saw today was something I hadn't seen in a very long time.

As a fellow 40 something fan I agree with a lot of what you posted.

 

[HuskersMan34]

Ill just assume this is a troll attempt....we had how many penalties, a line that repeatedly cant get 1 yard...I am not hopeless on Riley but that was a long ways from a good coaching job.

You're confusing good coaching with "miracle working."

Yes, there were some problems, if you think Riley was going to fix everything in the span of six months then you don't understand how the world works. The team was better fundamentally than it has been in a long time. Not perfect, but better.

 

[HuskersMan34]

To be honest, the coaching was better than anything we ever saw from Pellini, Calahan or Solich in my opinion. Was it perfect, definitely not, but it left a lot to hope for considering:

1. We installed an entirely new Offense and Defense with all new coaches.
2. We started or extensively played numerous freshmen including 2 LBs (thanks Pellini roster management)
3. We started an Offensive Line with a combined 15 previous starts (probably a Nebraska record for least starts).
4. We started a Running back with zero starts and fielded a RB corp that had virtually NO experience. (thanks Bo)
5. We started a QB that has no business running our Offense because we have nobody better (thanks Bo)
6. We played an experienced BYU team with talented coaches and a solid QB.
7. We played a BYU team with an experienced, well regarded Offensive line

What I saw was a team known for penalties, turnovers, poor tackling and losing its composure that played with composure, tackled well, and limited its turn-overs. Penalties still need work but that is something that can be fixed.

Could not agree with this more. I think some are letting the pain of a last second loss cloud their judgement.

 

[Doniphan89]

It Hurts. No doubt about it.
no i didn't think we were a national championship team. I was hoping we got enough work in to clean up the penalties. I realize now that was not realistic with so many other priorities.

Now Its Time To Get Back To Work. We Have Got A lot To Get Corrected And A Good Couple Weeks To Do IT.

 

[HuskersMan34]

I think what struck me is that the sloppiness of the previous year doesn't seem to have improved.

Then you weren't paying attention.

 

[Coach Biff Jones]

Actually if you think there is a bright future under an Old Man that has a history of incompetence and ineptitude, it is safe to say you know nothing about football. Supposing 9-10 win seasons weren't bright since Pelini got fired for them, I'm assuming you think Nebraska is going to win 11-12 games a year under Riley. Haha that is just plain stupid. Name calling on an anonymous forum is demeaning and childish, but in some cases it is true. You are just plainly an idiot. Riley is a dreaful coach who has a proven track record of getting blown out, losing to mid majors and FCS schools, and underachieving.

But but but all of a sudden that will matter and an old man with a long track record of losing is all of a sudden going to take Nebraska to national championships!!!! Haha some people are just f***ing stupid.

He said anyone that knows anything about football. It is clear you do not fit in that category.

 

[HuskersMan34]

Actually if you think there is a bright future under an Old Man that has a history of incompetence and ineptitude, it is safe to say you know nothing about football. Supposing 9-10 win seasons weren't bright since Pelini got fired for them, I'm assuming you think Nebraska is going to win 11-12 games a year under Riley. Haha that is just plain stupid. Name calling on an anonymous forum is demeaning and childish, but in some cases it is true. You are just plainly an idiot. Riley is a dreaful coach who has a proven track record of getting blown out, losing to mid majors and FCS schools, and underachieving.

But but but all of a sudden that will matter and an old man with a long track record of losing is all of a sudden going to take Nebraska to national championships!!!! Haha some people are just f***ing stupid.

Hi Bo! shouldn't you be figuring out how you allowed another running back to get 200 yards on your vaunted defense today?

 

[newAD]

To be honest, the coaching was better than anything we ever saw from Pellini, Calahan or Solich in my opinion. Was it perfect, definitely not, but it left a lot to hope for considering:

1. We installed an entirely new Offense and Defense with all new coaches.
2. We started or extensively played numerous freshmen including 2 LBs (thanks Pellini roster management)
3. We started an Offensive Line with a combined 15 previous starts (probably a Nebraska record for least starts).
4. We started a Running back with zero starts and fielded a RB corp that had virtually NO experience. (thanks Bo)
5. We started a QB that has no business running our Offense because we have nobody better (thanks Bo)
6. We played an experienced BYU team with talented coaches and a solid QB.
7. We played a BYU team with an experienced, well regarded Offensive line

What I saw was a team known for penalties, turnovers, poor tackling and losing its composure that played with composure, tackled well, and limited its turn-overs. Penalties still need work but that is something that can be fixed.

Well said.

I'd add that we played a team with an experienced QB (probably the most.important factor in the success of a season), and the type of QB who repeatedly gave the old staff fits.

I truly feared a score like BYU had done to Texas last year because of the factors you listed.

 

[Harry Caray]

So is the assumption here by some that the coaches won't be able to address the penalties and fix them? The issues we showed today are fixable, but some are already calling Riley the next pelini... I don't get it.

If this happened in game 10 (as well as games 1-9) then fire away. But this is the FIRST game.

Riley's OSU teams were consistently among the most-penalized teams in the country.

 

[hamneggs53]

Does not matter that we lost the game.

As a 40 plus years Nebraska fan I can say that what I saw today was the best coached Nebraska team I've seen in 18 years. Confident, poised, focused and best of all... determined !

The future looks bright. Great play at all positions. We have a great receivers. We have a great running backs. WILBON is the future. WOW.

Go Big Red

This is a laughable post.

 

[nu2u]

Agree. What I saw today was a team with a strong heart... a team with character. Everything is possible when you have that.

Except an undefeated season...... not that 12-0 was very likely to begin with but you did say everything.

 

[timnsun]

Riley's OSU teams were consistently among the most-penalized teams in the country.

Yeah they were... And I am hoping that is something he will want to improve upon at Nebraska. Better talent can make a difference. Will it happen? We will see. But the fact remains, what went wrong today can be fixed... And if Riley wants to win, it will get some of his attention.

 

[studed]

I was extremely pessimistic with the last three coaching staffs... but never in my worst days was I as pessimistic as you.

What I saw today was beyond encouraging. It was amazing. The team chemistry was 100%. I haven't seen that in what seems like forever.

amazing lol that's a little strong. it cant be amazing when your the favorite at home and you lose

 

[Doniphan89]

I am looking forward to seeing if some of these very obvious problems get corrected.

 

[Husker Psycho]

Except an undefeated season...... not that 12-0 was very likely to begin with but you did say everything.

LOL

Thanks for pointing that out. That's why I didn't specify this year. LOL

 

[Husker Psycho]

I am looking forward to seeing if some of these very obvious problems get corrected.

Me too.

But I believe there is a significant difference between the mistakes we saw today versus the mistakes we saw last year. The mistakes we saw last year were being made by fourth and fifth year players who had practiced the same plays thousands of times under the same coaches. If after all that they still could not correct the mistakes then that sadly meant they were not correctable (by the coaching staff).
The mistakes seen today were made by young players running plays in a live game that are still new to them and under a new coaching staff. All mistakes made under those circumstance are correctable... through repetition in practice.

 

[Tulsa Tom_rivals17485]

Husker Psycho, I certainly agree that anyone talking about the sky is falling is being ludicrous. There were some places we looked sharp...some places where we were sloppy. I thought we kept composure and that is a huge plus.

However, the penalties were a killer. We win this game if we had the penalties under control. While it might be correctable, Riley's team last year was almost dead last in the number of penalty yards per game. I hope this will MAJOR focus this week...because these penalties can be drive killers...or drive extenders to the other team.

I am still hopeful for the future and believe that the future can be bright as long as we do the little things right.

 

[spinner4_rivals42045]

Does not matter that we lost the game.

As a 40 plus years Nebraska fan I can say that what I saw today was the best coached Nebraska team I've seen in 18 years. Confident, poised, focused and best of all... determined !

The future looks bright. Great play at all positions. We have a great receivers. We have a great running backs. WILBON is the future. WOW.

Go Big Red

How's it feel to be 40+, I guess is my only question? (Don't worry, I'm close)But seriously future is bright for the hard workers that live in Nebraska, but as far as NU football, let's tap the breaks a bit. Fire Banker, promote Bray, get rid of a special teams coach ( no one hires a special teams coach in college football and pays him close to a half million for a reason!!!!) and get a real recuiter on the staff. Coach danny, coach cav,coach K dub, coach bray " obviously' and even coach Riley are good coaches. yet Riley lets terrible coaches like Banker drag him down. Why? He did it back with the Chargers and did it as a Beaver. When do we start calling Riley an idiot for not seeing this? Banker is already the worst defensive coordinator to ever coach at NU.

 

[RockyMtnHusker]

I saw some good things today and the usual Callahan-Pelini bonehead calls (Does Riley really not know how to get a first down on 3rd and short?). We should have won the game but BYU was probably the better team. This could get ugly. Let the games begin.

 

[Foosball is the devil]

To be honest, the coaching was better than anything we ever saw from Pellini, Calahan or Solich in my opinion. Was it perfect, definitely not, but it left a lot to hope for considering:

1. We installed an entirely new Offense and Defense with all new coaches.
2. We started or extensively played numerous freshmen including 2 LBs (thanks Pellini roster management)
3. We started an Offensive Line with a combined 15 previous starts (probably a Nebraska record for least starts).
4. We started a Running back with zero starts and fielded a RB corp that had virtually NO experience. (thanks Bo)
5. We started a QB that has no business running our Offense because we have nobody better (thanks Bo)
6. We played an experienced BYU team with talented coaches and a solid QB.
7. We played a BYU team with an experienced, well regarded Offensive line

What I saw was a team known for penalties, turnovers, poor tackling and losing its composure that played with composure, tackled well, and limited its turn-overs. Penalties still need work but that is something that can be fixed.

Great post! As disapointed as I am, and frustrated with the end, I totally agree with what you;ve said here.

 

[timnsun]

How's it feel to be 40+, I guess is my only question? (Don't worry, I'm close)But seriously future is bright for the hard workers that live in Nebraska, but as far as NU football, let's tap the breaks a bit. Fire Banker, promote Bray, get rid of a special teams coach ( no one hires a special teams coach in college football and pays him close to a half million for a reason!!!!) and get a real recuiter on the staff. Coach danny, coach cav,coach K dub, coach bray " obviously' and even coach Riley are good coaches. yet Riley lets terrible coaches like Banker drag him down. Why? He did it back with the Chargers and did it as a Beaver. When do we start calling Riley an idiot for not seeing this? Banker is already the worst defensive coordinator to ever coach at NU.

After seeing all your posts about Banker, I have to ask, what did he do to you? Did he let the air out of your bicycle tires? Did he take your lunch money? Make a pass at your mom?

The worst defensive coordinator to ever coach at NU? I just don't understand the absolute hatred for the guy... Coming out in the second half he obviously made some big time adjustments to slow down BYU. Up until the last play of the game, they had scored 3 points in the second half. How does that make him the worst defensive coach in the history of NU? And again, I love that you can proclaim this after 1 game... That is moronic!

Serious question... How much have you been drinking today?

 

[Soda Popinski]

It was fun to see an offensive game plan developed by an adult. I literally believe (former OC) would sit up in the box with no plan and a dart board. Odd number = handoff to Ameer, even number = long bomb/arm punt.

 

[huskersreign]

Except an undefeated season...... not that 12-0 was very likely to begin with but you did say everything.

Does this presuppose that you need to be undefeated to win a national championship, if not that is nothing but a meaningless statistic. Undefeated seasons are nice for bragging but are not a prerequisite for winning the NC... and at the end of the day that is all that matters. So as far as meaningful achievements, everything is still intact.

 

[SLOHusker]

Does not matter that we lost the game.

As a 40 plus years Nebraska fan I can say that what I saw today was the best coached Nebraska team I've seen in 18 years. Confident, poised, focused and best of all... determined !

The future looks bright. Great play at all positions. We have a great receivers. We have a great running backs. WILBON is the future. WOW.

Go Big Red

Agreed. The NU team that took the field looked sharper in all facets of the game. As I was watching I was thing to myself that within a few short years NU will be a dominant top 10 team again with better recruits and better coaching across the board.

 

[Blackshirt30]

Jesus Christ talk about drinking the Kool-Aid. I hated Bo as much as the next guy, but to act like Nebraska was "the best coached team in 18 years" yesterday might be one of the biggest over-statements made...lol. I get the blind loyalty to the new guy, especially after the crap Bo put us through, but c'mon, Riley doesn't walk on water.Trust me, he will lose a lot of games he's not supposed to. He always has.

 

[Husker Psycho]

Husker Psycho, I certainly agree that anyone talking about the sky is falling is being ludicrous. There were some places we looked sharp...some places where we were sloppy. I thought we kept composure and that is a huge plus.

However, the penalties were a killer. We win this game if we had the penalties under control. While it might be correctable, Riley's team last year was almost dead last in the number of penalty yards per game. I hope this will MAJOR focus this week...because these penalties can be drive killers...or drive extenders to the other team.

I am still hopeful for the future and believe that the future can be bright as long as we do the little things right.

Tulsa Tom, thanks for your reply.

I agree the penalties were an issue... but I saw the reason for those penalties as being completely different from what we have seen in the last 17 years. I saw "newness" and unfamiliarity with new plays and schemes as the cause of those penalties, not poor coaching as we have seen in the past. I see our mistakes as now being totally correctable with more repetitions and practice. That's how Tom Osborne fixed issues like that.

For the first time in what seems like forever... as I watched the game... I said to myself... if we can fix these issues, this team might actually be capable of being a pretty good team. That's the first time I have said that to myself in 18 years.