The Mike Riley Presser

Won't commit on open practices here, but did it at Oregon State. Doesn't know the lay of the land here yet. Open practices can get unwieldy.

Says he had fun at the meeting. Group of very attentive young men. Told them he was proud to be here. He knows they're facing uncertainty & will take time to get past that.

 
Had water balloon fights and other fun things at Oregon State including having open practices to fans and media. Doesn't know if the open practice to fans will continue due to the base being bigger.

 
He's got a good sense of humor. I like the guy. It's refreshing to have a HC who is comfy with presser questions. I hope he gets the assistants he needs. He does seem a bit overwhelmed, but I'm sure that changes.

I guess open practices is "up in the air"; different circumstances at OSU vs DONU. I can understand that. His personality slightly reminds me of TO for some reason.

Welcome to NU coach!

 
Judoka said:
alexhortdog95 said:
For a guy who is so well respected around coaching and media circles, he knows NOBODY on the staff?
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Does that speak to the obscurity of the coaching hires Pelini has made?
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You're missing the point, my friend.

This guy has coached in the NFL. He coached in the Pac-12. The media all claim to know him personally.

The coaching world is a pretty small world. I find it hard to believe his path hasn't crossed anybody on this staff at all in his almost 40 years of coaching.

EDIT: Apparently, I may be missing the point. Are you saying it's more telling about the previous staff that a guy so well known doesn't know any of the outgoing staff?

 
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Says he talked to Eichorst on Tuesday / Monday / Tuesday. Met in person with the Chancellor on Wednesday.

 
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BlitzFirst said:
teachercd said:
knapplc said:
alexhortdog95 said:
For a guy who is so well respected around coaching and media circles, he knows NOBODY on the staff?
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That struck me as odd, too. You'd think he'd have a pretty full Rolodex by now.
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Yeah...I think he has been pretty isolated...but it still something that kind of bugs me a bit...

1. Really well respected but might not know a lot of guys

2. Might be bringing most/all of his old staff

3. Offense is a hodgepodge/multiple

Not the end of the world but just things that kind of made me go "hmmmm"
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He's been here a single day folks. Give him some time....he's got plenty of it.
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Thats just it...he doesn't have plenty of time. He is starting recruiting today, he said...time is up.

 
BlitzFirst said:
knapplc said:
Why should people have confidence that Riley can get it done here?

The preparation for football, and the ability to recruit and fit in the talent of his team will give them a great opportunity to win. Always trying to prep yourself to win. They've been on the brink of doing that at OSU - going to the Rose Bowl, but fell just short.

Really punting on this question.
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He implied that the increased history of this program and the ability to recruit here should allow him to push instead of falling short.
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Yeah, apparently he hasn't paid attention to our last 15 years

 
alexhortdog95 said:
Judoka said:
alexhortdog95 said:
For a guy who is so well respected around coaching and media circles, he knows NOBODY on the staff?
Click to expand...
Does that speak to the obscurity of the coaching hires Pelini has made?
Click to expand...
You're missing the point, my friend.

This guy has coached in the NFL. He coached in the Pac-12. The media all claim to know him personally.

The coaching world is a pretty small world. I find it hard to believe his path hasn't crossed anybody on this staff at all in his almost 40 years of coaching.

EDIT: Apparently, I may be missing the point. Are you saying it's more telling about the previous staff that a guy so well known doesn't know any of the outgoing staff?
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I agree...

 
Local press seems to be the ones asking all the questions. Jernstrom twice, just got one from Dirk. Think one was from Mike Welch.

 
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