Urban Meyer to Nebraska
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This weekend for the Fox Big game, yes.
That place is toxic with unrealistic expectations. They will have a difficult time getting a top coach.
Urban Meyer's strength is recruiting and he won't take a HC job at a school with a weak HS recruiting base. Take a look at Nebraska's 300 to 400 mile radius and then compare it to OSU's and Florida's - his past jobs. Maybe a school in Texas, Georgia, California or Florida. But Nebraska ? They only have 1.9 million people in the entire state
Osborne and Nebraska recruited HEAVILY in Texas back in his day. Keep in mind, they use to be in the B1g 8-12 way back when. They no longer have the draw in Texas that they use to have since they moved to the B1G
I also think there were vastly different scholly limits weren't there. They would stack folks deep.
No, not a good take. If Meyer coaches again it will be at a sleazy SEC school. Nebraska is not an attractive job at this point.
Agree. Sleaze attracting sleaze - perfect match
I agree Nebraska isn't an attractive position but maybe someone from a Big XII school might want to gamble on them. Matt Campbell? Lance Leipold?
I don't think with the current roles Urban is limited to the SEC--he could go anywhere with the portal and love life.
The Huskers need a stable and solid program builder.
Someone like Campbell, Dave Clawson or even the guy at Kansas. Unfortunately, Trev Alberts is the AD and a certifiable steak head.
Someone like Campbell, Dave Clawson or even the guy at Kansas. Unfortunately, Trev Alberts is the AD and a certifiable steak head.
Agree, just posted something similar. The need a solid guy that can build the program and give him some time. These guys aren’t sexy but are really good coaches who paid dues and rebuilt programs.
Of course Fickell will be mentioned but doubt his next move will be Nebraska.
The Huskers need a stable and solid program builder.
If they can get Urban, they should do that. He’s a pretty good program builder.
Auburn or A&M has Urban written all over it..or LSU, if Kelly really craps the bed. Can’t you see Auburn paying Urban like 20 mil a year in a desperate bid to catch Bama?
100% agree about Fickell--he'll be rumored but I'd be shocked if it happened
And, yes, they need to bring someone in that can build a program which is why Gary Patterson (or Troy Calhoun) makes so much sense
Agree but Texas HS football was the lifeline for both Oklahoma and Nebraska - Still is for Oklahoma as they will always latch on to Texas' coat tails
Don't forget the 40 trips to the Orange Bowl helping them recruit Florida for RBs LBs and CBs. They also ran the option, so Tom always found those QBs who were super athletes, but not NFL types to run the offense.
PEDs didn't hurt either.
Has it been said that Nebraska also stupid for not waiting 20 days and cutting the buyout in half?
It would be an intriguing hire. Is he willing to leave AF? He seems to have stability there.
Agreed--I think he loves his life at Air Force. They're thrilled with the program and when they do have a bad 5-7 year it's no big deal. But, I do think he'd be a great fit
Luke will be entering a more winnable Big XII shortly. You need a young splash name like Gattis or Hartline to build a program, recruit it, and have the fans be patient with the rebuild.
Why would Stopps leave Kentucky? He has a better opportunity to recruit @ that SEC school than Nebraska. He could go to better situations than Nebraska. He is in a good spot @ UK.
I don't think any coach should be trying to stay in the Big XII if the Big Ten or SEC come calling since you don't know what the future is of the Big XII. But Fickell is likely holding out for something he'd consider special or elite--that's not Nebraska in 2022
Nebraska is actually a pretty good job and they should do okay in the BIG West, but the fans and school expect championships and that isn't happening. Their recruiting has been okay under Frost but results have not. They need a slimy coach who can recruit dirty and effectively, have no problem cutting players loose, and go heavy in the portal to be effective again. Need to cycle about 40 players per year in order to keep swinging for the fences as much as possible with recruits. The more 3 stars with good athletic ability you bring in, the more likely you are to hit on a few winners. Keep the wheat and cut the chaff. It's not how you should run a program but can be effective.
Rick Nuheseil was apparently seen having a beer with Trev Alberts at Buzzard Billies this evening.
