It would be nice if Rhule would hire him as a defensive consultant. But that is probably very unlikely.
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Bill Busch on Big Red Wrap-Up
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Great content from Bill Busch. I should tune in more to his show/podcast. Really a good diagnosis of what plagued the defense this year. If your front line can’t hold up it affects every level beyond it.
If anyone gets a chance to have him come speak at a banquet/function or hear him give a talk it’s well worth your time.
If anyone gets a chance to have him come speak at a banquet/function or hear him give a talk it’s well worth your time.
Too bad Ruhle could not have pulled his head out long enough to hire Bill.
Keeping the OL coach and not Bill Busch was one of the first signs that there would be problems with Rhule’s decision making.
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Bill didn’t give a chance to retain him . He had his office cleaned out before Rhule got here.
Watch it. It’s a sin if he’s not our new DC. The guy is already in town. No need to bring in any his buddies. Knows the players. Home run with the fans.
I like bill busch. Always have. But tell me why he should be our next DC
That would be a pull. Not really a splash hire but would be solid. If he could turn that pathetic 2022 defense around he could turn this one around. And I don't think we would ever worry about being out physicaled again.
Not saying never, because the guy love the program, but there are some hard feelings with Busch and how things ended last time. Not to mention age and being in and out of coaching for the past decade......He doesnt want to be on this staff or with this program right now. So just as well get this out of your head
Demonstrated proficiency in the job albeit short term. He’s extremely bright and has succeeded at everything he’s done. He also happens to be here and available AND loves NU.
I listened. God, hearing Benning talk about defense is super annoying. The term "run fit" can GTFO. Like Busch said, we're just not disruptive up front. Talking about "run fits" is loser talk for making defense sound like rocket science because you suck at it. It's not that complicated.
Benning in general is one of the most annoying guys in the Nebraska media.
If you think he's hard to listen to on big red wrap up, he's even harder on hurddat podcast
You can't have Bill Busch hanging around when you have that stud Foley ready to shock the world with great special teams play. And I mean shocked.
"nebraska ties"
"understands the culture"
"really respects the blackshirt legacy"
etc
I suspect Bill is genuinely enjoying his life not being a coach. Radio gig where he gets to have fun, traveling a bit to yack in front of a crowd, spending time with his relatively new wife. He coached for a good bit and probably has a nice savings. Why go back to a headache unless you are compelled to do so.
Nostalgia. People long for the days when Mickey was interim head coach and bill took over defense.
Money has a way about it to make those problems go away.
Thank you!!! I’ve grown to hate that term. Just f-ing go get the guy with the ball
My favorite is “knows where the bodies are buried”. All of these stupid things don’t matter a damn bit when it comes to ACTUAL coaching
For sure.....but is this really such a perfect fit to throw money at? He has like 5 years of DC experience. His last solo show was in 2010. Hes been semi retired for essentially the entire playoff era of the sport.
He is a great ally of the program...and an absolutely terrible fit for this job and this staff in this moment.
I believe Bill is a good fit for just about everybody. He’s shown he can adapt to multiple situations and is a very likable bright guy. Demonstrated success in the job for which we’re hiring.
Should we hire T.O. to run the offense? Ron Brown should run the RB room?
I mean to each their own, but I think people just need to take a step back and take a second look at reality. We need an experienced, energetic, prime of his career, DC. That is the level of job this is and anything less is another failure....You cant just take someone who has been around the sport in a hundred different roles and a friend of the program, and wish him into being an elite playcaller.
He should at least be given strong consideration for a consultant position. But I highly doubt that he will be.
TO isn’t able anymore. Ron might be an upgrade as a RB coach. Busch has done the job successfully at a P4 program. Guess who our DC was the last time we beat Iowa.
The only goal of this program isnt to beat Iowa.
Please tell me the last time Busch led a defense solo, for a whole season, at a P4 program...
Well I agree here. I wouldn't want him as DC, but position coach or analyst seem suitable.
Im not trying to argue....but i am just completely baffled. For the most important hire of Rhules tenure. One that will probably dictate if he keeps his job past the next 2 years. Lets hire an old retired coach, with no ties to Rhule, with minimal DC experience and who currently has (rumored)beef with the program. That is pretty a rediculous take to be this vocal about and to have absolutely zero justification for other than "You like him"
First Busch isn’t that old. He’s been a terrific recruiter. He knows the landscape and players. He could step in easily. That said, it’s likely going to be a guy Rhule has personal ties to who nobody is expecting.
Lol a 60 year old rookie who hasnt used his recruiting ties in years...sounds like the answer