Pelini to OSU as DC to replace Fickell? No rumors floating around except for inside my head.
Fickell isn't going anywhere, unless he decides he wants to leave on his own, at least not this year. This is a team that just won all of their B1G games for the third straight year. The justification isn't there to replace someone when they have been part of that type of record.
except when they are running the most underwhelming unit on the team
Pelini to OSU as DC to replace Fickell? No rumors floating around except for inside my head.
Fickell isn't going anywhere, unless he decides he wants to leave on his own, at least not this year. This is a team that just won all of their B1G games for the third straight year. The justification isn't there to replace someone when they have been part of that type of record.
They are winning in spite of the D, not because of it.
I am not disagreeing at all, but when a team is a 11-1, have won 24 straight B1G games, it is hard to justify replacing one of the assistance for under-performing. If he was giving up 50 points week in and out, maybe, but the D is not ranked in the bottom of any stat that I am aware.
The linebackers aren't performing well. They are the main reason the rush defense is giving up so many yards. They don't shed blocks well, they don't fill the correct gaps, are average in coverage, and they suck at leverage and taking angles.
Urban wants to win the NC. To do that, we need a strong linebacking core. I expect, well I hope, Fick is shown the door if the linebackers get embarrassed in our next few games.
He did convince urban to recruit Darron Lee so there's that
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The linebackers aren't performing well. They are the main reason the rush defense is giving up so many yards. They don't shed blocks well, they don't fill the correct gaps, are average in coverage, and they suck at leverage and taking angles.
Urban wants to win the NC. To do that, we need a strong linebacking core. I expect, well I hope, Fick is shown the door if the linebackers get embarrassed in our next few games.
He did convince urban to recruit Darron Lee so there's that
There has been a lot of turnover at the LB spot as well. McMillan and Lee are beasts!!!
I am not disagreeing at all, but when a team is a 11-1, have won 24 straight B1G games, it is hard to justify replacing one of the assistance for under-performing. If he was giving up 50 points week in and out, maybe, but the D is not ranked in the bottom of any stat that I am aware.
I love Fickell, and the way he stepped up when the whole Tatgate thing went down was beyond admirable, but I think there are better coaches out there and I think OSU needs to go after them.
I understand what you are saying, but this D has been the Achilles heel of this team since Meyer took over the reins. It improved greatly with the addition of Chris Ash, but now it is the run D that is suffering, and it sure as heck isn't because of the line play.
Thanks for everything Jim!
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Post by buckeyebikerbabe on Dec 2, 2014 15:21:41 GMT -5
I don't see Pelini getting along well with Urban. They're both control freaks and I can't see Pelini willing to take orders from anyone. He's always been a hothead and he blows up regularly on the sidelines. If the rumors are true, that's the same reason Vrabel was shown the door.
FootballScoop.com reports that Nebraska is targeting Arkansas HC Bret Bielema to replace Bo Pelini. The site also reports that the Huskers are "in serious talks" with Bielema. Nebraska’s athletic director, Shawn Eichorst, worked for with Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez from 2009-11 and is purported to be a huge fan of Bielema's. It might seem like a tall task to convince Bielema to leave two years into his Arkansas tenure after he's rebuilt the program as he sees fit and has it headed towards SEC competitiveness, but this is, of course Bret Bielema. And Bret Bielema has pulled off a bigger stunner before, leaving a cushy job with the Badgers for the rebuilding effort required at Arkansas. For what it's worth, Bielema is telling the media that he's committed to Arkansas long-term.
Post by mikeytbuckeyes on Dec 4, 2014 13:07:21 GMT -5
Is it me or does this sequence of events resemble what ttun did with Hoke? What is it about Riley that makes Nebraska think they will see greater success under him than they did under Pelini (9+wins each year)? It's not like he's transformed Oregon State into some type of powerful team. Not sure what they are seeing there.
Is it me or does this sequence of events resemble what ttun did with Hoke? What is it about Riley that makes Nebraska think they will see greater success under him than they did under Pelini (9+wins each year)? It's not like he's transformed Oregon State into some type of powerful team. Not sure what they are seeing there.
I agree. It's an odd hire for a fomerly high profile program. You'd think they could do better. This guy is 61.
Is it me or does this sequence of events resemble what ttun did with Hoke? What is it about Riley that makes Nebraska think they will see greater success under him than they did under Pelini (9+wins each year)? It's not like he's transformed Oregon State into some type of powerful team. Not sure what they are seeing there.
Maybe the end result, but not they way they got to the decision. With Hoke, UM went after some big names, but got turned down by everyone, so they settle for Hoke. If I'm not mistaken the hiring of Hoke took a while. Neb fired Bo and in a blink of an eye they hired a coach that seems very underwhelming. Doesn't sound like they even went after anyone else.
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Is it me or does this sequence of events resemble what ttun did with Hoke? What is it about Riley that makes Nebraska think they will see greater success under him than they did under Pelini (9+wins each year)? It's not like he's transformed Oregon State into some type of powerful team. Not sure what they are seeing there.
Maybe the end result, but not they way they got to the decision. With Hoke, UM went after some big names, but got turned down by everyone, so they settle for Hoke. If I'm not mistaken the hiring of Hoke took a while. Neb fired Bo and in a blink of an eye they hired a coach that seems very underwhelming. Doesn't sound like they even went after anyone else.
yeah..I agree. Not sure why either, unless getting a cheap coach was more appealing that getting a coach who could bring their program back. Maybe Callahan wants to be fired in a couple of years? Sorta like "suicide by cop".
