The Mike Riley Presser

Here comes the press.

Ross Jernstrom starts off. Could have retired at 61 & could have retired at Oregon State. Why come to Nebraska?

He's never talked to his wife about retiring. This is the right place at the right time. Always thought OSU would be his last job.

Knowledge of Nebraska prior to taking the job.

Everybody knows the Nebraska brand nationally. He was a freshman on the Alabama team that Johnny Rodgers ran all over in 1971.

He's always kept one of Osborne's books on his bookshelf and uses it to draw quotes from for his daily meetings.

Great respect for the work Bo did here. Understands this business and knows what it's about.

Hiring was a quick process. It's always hard in the profession. Initial contact with Shawn was Monday, short time between then and today. There's a trust that's important.

 
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have to get my first post in here sometime. i like what this guy brings to the table with his ability to get the most out of players. Tommy is probably wondering what is going to happen but if this man can build amazing QB's i don't think he should be worried

 
Who he's bringing with him - he's not going to speak about that. Some of them he wants to bring over don't even know yet. Won't be too long before they announce guys. Not comfortable doing that now.

Offense -

We've run a smorgasbord offense. Spent a lot of time in the shotgun. He's interested in morphing into things based on the abilities of the players. Have to establish an identity, and that comes from what the players are good at. Adapt the system to the ability of the team.

 
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