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konaki

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Nebraska fans are a patient lot but as devoted as we are we can be pushed to certain limits. Rhule better get this hire right or the entire BIG RED NATION will not be so forgiving this time around. Rhule needs to cut out what doesn't work and install what will work and do it quickly, we endured enough sports grief these past twenty five years, time to end the slide.
 
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Anon1752115983

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NikkiSixx said:
that's not the way Bo rolls, but I agree, he likely has zero interest in it.. but he does fit the bill as far as developing guys. I'm not sure Bo would run another scheme though, as he had problems with defending the run for a couple years as well.

That video also has some good information on why Rhule may already know who he is going after, but can't say anything because the next guy is probably prepping for a bowl or maybe the playoff.

It was interesting that the press asked Rhule if he needed any help with the hire, and Rhule kind of poo poo'd that idea real quick, so he's not about to take suggestions it seems on the defensive side of the ball.
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Bo's defense did not work against quality Big 10 teams and he was too stubborn to change.
I see that K-State has released their DC. he has put together solid, tough, well-tackling and generally mistake-free units over the past seven years. Could he adjust to the Big 10?
 
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oldjar07

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WHCSC said:
Weird that he would go from being a very successful HC to a DC. Wonder why no one took a chance on him at HC.
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I mean D3 is probably lower competition level than I faced in high school. So impressive record, but not really that impressive.
 
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NikkiSixx

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Anon1752115983 said:
Bo's defense did not work against quality Big 10 teams and he was too stubborn to change.
I see that K-State has released their DC. he has put together solid, tough, well-tackling and generally mistake-free units over the past seven years. Could he adjust to the Big 10?
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his defense did have problems later in the career, but remember they were trying to mold him into being more of a HC and he had to give up the defensive play calling and such his last few years.. and it showed.

A lot of people in Nebraska don't really remember Bo Pelini the defensive coordinator, only his time as the head coach.

I'd hire Bo as a Defensive Coordinator in a heartbeat.
 
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Man Woman & Child said:
Vince Kehres - Toledo defense ranked second in total defense and top five in points per game, yards per game, points per play, and yards per play. Toledo also ranked third in yards allowed per rush. His pass defense held offenses to just a 48.4% completion percentage. That's the lowest completion percentage nationally. Yes, all of this is at a lower level of competition, but he also produced four NFL draft picks in six years at Toledo. Prior to being the DC at Toledo, he was a D3 head coach at his alma-mater where he went 95-6 over his 7 years there, with 6 conference titles and 2 national championships.

Looks like he'd fit right in with the B1G...

TOTAL DEFENSE RANKINGS

#1 - Ohio St
#2 - Toledo
#3 - Oregon
#4 - Indiana
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I'd be interested might also help break into some of the traditional BIG recruiting areas. At least worth an interview to see if this guy is someone who has the potential to be like a Lincoln Riley on the defensive side.
 
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Truewooper

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There is no way Bo comes back. Rhule would be so dumb. If he has a bad season the Bolievers would be calling for him to take over. Could you imagine hiring the former more popular ex-boss to work under you, when you are teetering on losing the grace of the higher ups?
 
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Truewooper said:
There is no way Bo comes back. Rhule would be so dumb. If he has a bad season the Bolievers would be calling for him to take over.
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That's going to happen regardless of who he hires, if he turns out to be good. Rhule is already cooked.
 
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Tjlskers526

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Truewooper said:
I could see him helping on defense, if memory serves he was a great LB coach. But has he coached as a DC before?
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Yes at Indiana after he left in 2010 and then at North Texas for a year.. No idea how well he did at either stops.. Just based on Rhules previous hires, his comments about effort not scheme being the issue, makes me feel like it could be him.. I'm probably wrong but nothing would surprise me at this point
 
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Man Woman & Child

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NikkiSixx said:
his defense did have problems later in the career, but remember they were trying to mold him into being more of a HC and he had to give up the defensive play calling and such his last few years.. and it showed.

A lot of people in Nebraska don't really remember Bo Pelini the defensive coordinator, only his time as the head coach.

I'd hire Bo as a Defensive Coordinator in a heartbeat.
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oldjar07

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Laner2 said:
If Ekler makes the D look serviceable in the bowl game, make him the DC and ST coordinator. It's a lot of work, but damnit it's worth a try.

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Just give him Co-DC title if it helps keep him here. No reason to make him DC other than that.
 
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NikkiSixx said:
his defense did have problems later in the career, but remember they were trying to mold him into being more of a HC and he had to give up the defensive play calling and such his last few years.. and it showed.

A lot of people in Nebraska don't really remember Bo Pelini the defensive coordinator, only his time as the head coach.

I'd hire Bo as a Defensive Coordinator in a heartbeat.
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Melvin Gordon just scored again
 
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dinglefritz said:
Could be great. Could be a disaster. It really isnā€™t as complicated as most of us think if defense is your calling. I would hate to lose him as ST coordinator.
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true.. a non-playoff bowl game is kinda like a scrimmage anymore with all the opt outs etc.. more of a pre-cursor to next season.. I don't even think non-playoff bowls should be on a team's record anymore.
 
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Anon1752115983 said:
Bo's defense did not work against quality Big 10 teams and he was too stubborn to change.
I see that K-State has released their DC. he has put together solid, tough, well-tackling and generally mistake-free units over the past seven years. Could he adjust to the Big 10?
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