Rhule will get at least 2 more years

JuwanGaryFan said:

The arrogant high school recruit never works out

JuwanGaryFan said:

The arrogant high school recruit never works out

JuwanGaryFan said:

The arrogant high school recruit never works out

JuwanGaryFan said:

The arrogant high school recruit never works out

SavageHusker said:

Of course he will get 2 more years. His buyout is $62M if he gets fired next year. NU can’t afford to fire him. Interesting stats - NU pays Rhule $1.131M per win. PJ Fleck clocks in at $928k and Kurt Cignetti at about $600K Given the pickle Dannen put NU in, he should be fired for gross mismanagement. There is zero guarantee Trae Taylor makes it to NU and provides meaningful production. Another year of blowouts and he will read the writing on the wall.

SavageHusker said:

Of course he will get 2 more years. His buyout is $62M if he gets fired next year. NU can’t afford to fire him. Interesting stats - NU pays Rhule $1.131M per win. PJ Fleck clocks in at $928k and Kurt Cignetti at about $600K. James Franklin, just fired earned $925k per win. Given the pickle Dannen put NU in, he should be fired for gross mismanagement. There is zero guarantee Trae Taylor makes it to NU and provides meaningful production. Another year of blowouts and he will read the writing on the wall.

keshort2 said:

I know this isn't necessarily popular in todays football landscape, but I'd hope Nebraska would be in a position to redshirt Trae. Unless you're a generational talent, the BIG is a meat grinder, especially for an 18 year old. Bryce Underwood at Michigan was barely average and he was not only the #1 QB, but was the #1 overall recruit. Dream scenario is Lateef goes off next year, plays a 3rd year while Trae redshirts, and then Trae gets in as a RS freshman. Even better if you get good reps as QB2 as a RS freshman, but then start as a RS sophomore with 3 years to start. Again, I know it isn't a popular plan because everyone wants to play right away, but it sure seems like it helps with development and actually putting the players in successful situations rather than just throwing them to the wolves.

GBRSkers12 said:

I mean look how long Hoiberg got

BantyHusk said:

Trae isn’t sitting the bench here for 2 years.

keshort2 said:

i know. hence the reason I said multiple times it isn't popular. just stating an opinion on QB development that it seems to go better when they actually, wait for it......develop, before playing.

JuwanGaryFan said:

The arrogant high school recruit never works out

BantyHusk said:

that’s cool, and I’m telling you that’s unrealistic. A top QB isn’t sitting on the bench for 2 years. They’ll transfer. Also the best way to develop is to play.

BantyHusk said:

once again, apples to oranges..

WNCHusker said:

I just don't understand the logic. MR is not a good coach, sure we want great recruiting classes, but if those players aren't going to get developed, what's the point? We need someone who comes in and flips the roster and can manage games. Someone who has consistency in the messaging and direction of the program. MR has done nothing but hire bad coaches and his friends so far. He uses old methods and doesn't understand the necessity of line play. Why would we keep him?

keshort2 said:

I get it, reps help, but then I'll agree to disagree then. Because I simply do not believe throwing an 18 year old to the wolves as a promised QB1 with no expectation of development and/or competition is the best thing for QBs. I believe have a year at least of watching the game, practicing, watching film, getting live game reps in 4 games + a bowl game, working on your craft all without the pressure of being the starter works wonders in development rather than just coming in and playing right away.

GBRSkers12 said:

Yes emmett johnson was not developed! Ty robinson was not developed! I swear u find game management issues on every board w every game. Who u gonna hire?

Wheeler_Walker_jr said:

The best case for Trae is to redshirt behind a veteran mentor his freshman year and be ready to play in year two. Agree that he won’t sit the bench for two years, but maybe one is possible. btw, I’ve pinned my hopes to more than one true freshman starting QB at DONU and it hasn’t worked yet.

keshort2 said:

Take Gunner Stockton at Georgia for example. 4 star ranked in top 150. Sat for 2 years while getting some good reps, and then goes off his Junior year and still has another year to go. The only reason it hasn't, and seems like it never will work here, is because of the lack of stability around the program. Nebraska hasn't had the success to convince multiple good QBs to come in and compete so we've had to keep putting all hope onto just 1 player, usually a freshman. Adrian and Dylan come to mind in the last decade. One could argue Adrians best year was his freshman year, and Dylan might have taken a little jump year 2, but nothing substantial. Then when they fail, or get hurt, where does that lead us. Another true freshman (TJ) or some low 3 star backup or a future starting TE. That's why I'd love for Nebraska to land a bonafide starter in the portal with 1 left. TJ watches and develops. TJ then starts his junior/senior season while Trae develops, then Trae takes the reins. Like I said, I get it's not popular. I get Trae probably doesn't want to sit for 2 years. But I also believe there's more evidence in other programs showing that sitting for at least a year works out better than starting as a true freshman.