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[Redux]

You weren't trying to sell Anderson, yet you preached his big season from utah state and decent run at Wiscy. Okay......

I don't think it's a reading comprehension problem from me. I think it's an overly inflated ego problem from you.

 

[NUinID]

This reminds me of last week, when you were confronted with a dozen things that countered your opinion and you only responded to a couple things that no one could possibly disagree with.

I didn't actually vet that list for 100% Ringing Endorsements, JMFB, I simply grabbed it off a post last December confirming that knowledgable football folk were more upbeat on the Riley hire than many of the hand-wringers on HuskerBoard.

And some of those were, in fact, ringing endorsements. Should we compare their resume to yours, since that seems to be the litmus test?

Me to

 

[True2tRA]

NU deserves a top 10-15 coach, Riley isn't a top 10-15 coach

Who are the top 10 coaches?

Which ones would have accepted NU's offer?

Same questions for 11-15.

Why does NU "deserve" this?

I really want to know who jmfb feels the top 10-15 coaches in the country are? We know Sabin and Meyer are 1 and 2, and from reading his stuff I think Rich Rod fits into his thought pattern. I bet we could throw Jimbo in there also. After that I am thinking Bryles, Patterson and most likely big game bob. That's 8 guys. Which of those 8 would be coming to Nebraska to coach? The next 7 I don't know about?

If all opinions are equal in value as you say- just go out and ask the old gal crossing the street or the kids hanging out at the corner marketThat seems to work for you

If you have a medical question or something say on economics or physics, go ahead and ask them too. All opinions are equally valuable remember.

I know you're a coach yourself and I know that means something - honestly - but there appear to be a bunch of guys who know a lot about football at an even higher level, and the informed consensus was that Mike Riley was a smart hire for Nebraska:

Rivals.com national recruiting director Mike Farrell tweeted that the hiring is a "home run."

"I don't think Huskers fans realize what a well-respected game coach Riley is and how hard it is to win in Corvallis," Farrell wrote.

Aaron Taylor ‏@outland1997

Gut feeling that Mike Riley will be the Tim Miles for our football program. Congrats coach and welcome to the program.

Tom Lemming ‏@LemmingReport

Only time will tell but my guess is Mike Riley will bring Nebraska back to national prominence.

Sean Callahan ‏@Sean_Callahan

Another interesting tidbit about Mike Riley is he opened all practices at Oregon State to media and fans.

Sean Callahan ‏@Sean_Callahan

Also the fact USC courted him in 2011, and Alabama offered him their job in 2002 intrigues me on what drew him to make this move now?

Damon Benning ‏@damonbenning

Amongst his peers, Mike Riley finished 2nd in an ESPN poll behind Cutcliffe as the most underrated coach in the country.

Tommie Frazier ‏@TouchdownTommie

Good Hire by NU today.

George Schroeder @GeorgeSchroeder ·

Just landed to news of Mike Riley to Nebraska. Truly stunning — but that is a GREAT hire.

Scott Shanle ‏@scottshanle

After hearing from many people who know Mike Riley personally I am optimistic about the future of @Huskers football.

Dan Hoppen ‏@danhoppen

Mike Riley was heavily rumored to replace Pete Carroll at USC in 2010, Dennis Franchione at Alabama in 2002. He must like NU’s prospects.

Mike Farrell ‏@rivalsmike

I may be in the minority here but I like the Riley hire for #Huskers better than the McElwain hire for #Gators. Thoughts?

Zach Hannon ‏@_HannonZach72

I stand behind you @Coach_Riley ! I love Coach Bo and all my coaches, now it's a new era. I'm a husker through and through. #GBR

Jay Glazer ‏@JayGlazer

"@CFBONFOX: NEWS: #Nebraska hires Oregon State's Mike Riley to replace Bo Pelini>>Good for Riley, one of the nicest guys I ever met in NFL

Mark McMillian ‏@MarkMcMillian29

If Mike Riley offered my son or any kid I coach I would send them in a heartbeat this man is all about the kids & families #GBR #Nebraska

Rich Kaipust ‏@RKaipustOWH

I liked this poll back in September because it was a vote of coaching peers -- and Mike Riley scored high on it http://es.pn/1Dc1ACC

Brian Christopherson ‏@HuskerExtraBC

Remember this when viewing Riley's record at OSU. MT @Hlas Oregon State had 28 straight losing football seasons, from '71 thru '98.

Jay Foreman ‏@foreman5655

A few things that will be differentlayer development and pro off!! That alone I'm cool with! Chips in!#HuskerNation

Greg Sharpe ‏@SharpeGreg

Excited to meet and work with @Coach_Riley can't wait to begin the next chapter of Husker Football. GBR!

Brock Huard ‏@BrockESPN

No one in CFB I'd trust more with my son in his program than new NEB Coach Mike Riley. Judge this hire after you see the staff he assembles

John Bishop ‏@JohnBishop71

#Huskers could double Riley's OSU salary and still be on budget with last year. Look for assistant salary pool to be strong.

B. Reilly ‏@brandonreilly01

Idk why everyone's being so negative, give the guy a chance. I mean he has a solid last name that should count for something. Let's get it!

Jon Nyatawa ‏@JonNyatawa

“He has done more with less at Oregon St than almost any coach I know" -- former NU AD Bill Byrne

Jeremy Crabtree ‏@jeremycrabtree

#Pac12 assistant on Mike Riley: “Our recruiting jobs just got a lot easier. He was the best talent evaluator in the conference by far.”

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Mike Riley was my coach at the hula bowl and thought he was a great guy #realexcitedaboutthehire

10:20 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Jordan Westerkamp @JordanWesty1

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Looking forward to this new experience with @Coach_Riley GBR.

10:37 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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Mike Riley is the most optimistic, pleasant, gracious, accommodating HC in CFB. They'll absolutely love him in Nebraska.

Michael Rose-Ivey @Rose_IveyNB15

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Got a coach finally. Let's get to work. If this is our guy to get us over that hump then I'm all for it! Time to start a new chapter !!

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I'm a huge fan of Mike Riley...yes, he is a wonderful person...he is also a GREAT football coach

10:25 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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LOVE that hire for Nebraska. Handful of coaches I'd want my kid to play for/learn from... Mike Riley's top 5 for sure.

9:46 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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If you don't like Mike Riley, that is a you problem. Congrats #Nebraska between Riley&Tim Miles 2of the most liked/respected in their sports

Prince Amukamara

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Welcome to the Husker family Coach Mike Riley! Go Big Red!

Jay Moore @jaymoore44

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Now I'm really liking this hire #Huskers #GBR

10:44 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Kirk Herbstreit

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If it's done...great hire by @Huskers getting Mike Riley from Oregon State!!

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MIke Riley was always squeezing blood out of a tomato in Corvallis. More infrastructure at Neb. Love the hire.

9:54 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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Mike Riley is a great hire @ Neb. Super fit for both. Good job Huskers

Freaking excellent post Guy Chamberlain. Thanks for taking the time to do that.

There's a lot of people excited about the future. I'm one of them. Being excited for a new start is a lot better than bitching about a guy who hasn't even coached a game yet. Maybe someday Riley and his staff will give me something to whine about, but at this point, I can't find a damn thing to complain about.

At this point, I just can't get why isn't everyone on board?

Nobody ever said it was all great at Oregon State, but it wasn't all bad either.

Simply put, there's a lot of very smart, knowledgeable people, who think Riley is a damn good coach. I'm gaining my own perspective this offseason, and based purely off what I have to go on, I really like these coaches attitude and approach. They've hit the ground running on recruiting also between finishing the last class and what looks like a brilliant start to this class.

I can understand skepticism. The last seven years left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm reluctant to completely buy in as well, but that's different than sitting on a Husker message board and completely bashing everything Mike Riley has done, acting like there is no positive side to his hire, and completely ignoring the reputation the man has.

He's the new Husker coach. I've got his back til' he gives me a reason not to. I did the same for Bo Pelini as crazy as that may sound.

 

[jmfb]

You weren't trying to sell Anderson, yet you preached his big season from utah state and decent run at Wiscy. Okay......

I don't think it's a reading comprehension problem from me. I think it's an overly inflated ego problem from you.

Really need to finish that GED- this is exactly what I said:

As to how hard it is to win in Corvallis. Interesting that a guy like Gary Anderson who turned Utah State around from nothing to an 11 win team only 6 points away from being 13-0 and a nice run at Wisconsin would bother going there if it was so bad/impossible to win there. Will be interesting if he can replicate the big success Dennis Erickson had after Riley left the first time.

Not sure how you got this out of me saying it will be "interesting": So you are saying that Anderson is going to be great at OSU without him even coaching a game. But Riley has yet to make his debut and he is already a bad choice because he was ranked 41 on a meaningless poll?

It might be interesting to see which has the bigger uptick in year one

I dont know a lot about Anderson- but the last guy who took over OSU for RIley did really well and he was no HOF coach Dennis E

Riley greater or less than the 9 wins and +143 point differential from the Pelini team in the Big 10

Or Anderson greater or less than the 5 wins and negative 71 point point differential of Rileys OSU team in the Pac

Would like to see where you would stake your life savings bet on which will do better

Time will tell

 

[BigRedBuster]

You weren't trying to sell Anderson, yet you preached his big season from utah state and decent run at Wiscy. Okay......

I don't think it's a reading comprehension problem from me. I think it's an overly inflated ego problem from you.

Really need to finish that GED- this is exactly what I said:

As to how hard it is to win in Corvallis. Interesting that a guy like Gary Anderson who turned Utah State around from nothing to an 11 win team only 6 points away from being 13-0 and a nice run at Wisconsin would bother going there if it was so bad/impossible to win there. Will be interesting if he can replicate the big success Dennis Erickson had after Riley left the first time.

Not sure how you got this out of me saying it will be "interesting": So you are saying that Anderson is going to be great at OSU without him even coaching a game. But Riley has yet to make his debut and he is already a bad choice because he was ranked 41 on a meaningless poll?

It might be interesting to see which has the bigger uptick in year one

I dont know a lot about Anderson- but the last guy who took over OSU for RIley did really well and he was no HOF coach Dennis E

Riley greater or less than the 9 wins and +143 point differential from the Pelini team in the Big 10

Or Anderson greater or less than the 5 wins and negative 71 point point differential of Rileys OSU team in the Pac

Would like to see where you would stake your life savings bet on which will do better

Time will tell

Question....why do you choose to be so negative?

 

[Redux]

You weren't trying to sell Anderson, yet you preached his big season from utah state and decent run at Wiscy. Okay......

I don't think it's a reading comprehension problem from me. I think it's an overly inflated ego problem from you.

Really need to finish that GED- this is exactly what I said:As to how hard it is to win in Corvallis. Interesting that a guy like Gary Anderson who turned Utah State around from nothing to an 11 win team only 6 points away from being 13-0 and a nice run at Wisconsin would bother going there if it was so bad/impossible to win there. Will be interesting if he can replicate the big success Dennis Erickson had after Riley left the first time. [/size]

Not sure how you got this out of me saying it will be "interesting": [/size]So you are saying that Anderson is going to be great at OSU without him even coaching a game. But Riley has yet to make his debut and he is already a bad choice because he was ranked 41 on a meaningless poll?[/size]

It might be interesting to see which has the bigger uptick in year one[/size]

I dont know a lot about Anderson- but the last guy who took over OSU for RIley did really well and he was no HOF coach Dennis E[/size]

Riley greater or less than the 9 wins and +143 point differential from the Pelini team in the Big 10

Or Anderson greater or less than the 5 wins and negative 71 point point differential of Rileys OSU team in the Pac

Would like to see where you would stake your life savings bet on which will do better

Time will tell

Nah I got my HS diploma bub. I just call shenanagins when I see them. And you my angry friend are full of shenanigans.

 

[Guy Chamberlin]

I didn't actually vet that list for 100% Ringing Endorsements, JMFB, I simply grabbed it off a post last December confirming that knowledgable football folk were more upbeat on the Riley hire than many of the hand-wringers on HuskerBoard.

There are plenty in Husker Nation- people from the program who are scratching their heads about the hire

Good old fashioned manners and welcoming Nebraska hospitality are what a lot of the comments are about

Most everyone is going to wish the guy well

Hard to dislike such a nice guy

Tom Lemming- OK- remember he ranked his good buddy Bill Callahans recruiting class #1 and later admitted he did so because he wanted to give his buddy a little help. Yeah I really respect his comments.

Life is short. It's a beautiful summer day. With memories fresh from your inability to address the actual contradictions in our debate, I bid you good day.

 

[cg_8]

 

[jmfb]

NU deserves a top 10-15 coach, Riley isn't a top 10-15 coach

Who are the top 10 coaches?

Which ones would have accepted NU's offer?

Same questions for 11-15.

Why does NU "deserve" this?

I really want to know who jmfb feels the top 10-15 coaches in the country are? We know Sabin and Meyer are 1 and 2, and from reading his stuff I think Rich Rod fits into his thought pattern. I bet we could throw Jimbo in there also. After that I am thinking Bryles, Patterson and most likely big game bob. That's 8 guys. Which of those 8 would be coming to Nebraska to coach? The next 7 I don't know about?

If all opinions are equal in value as you say- just go out and ask the old gal crossing the street or the kids hanging out at the corner marketThat seems to work for you

If you have a medical question or something say on economics or physics, go ahead and ask them too. All opinions are equally valuable remember.

I know you're a coach yourself and I know that means something - honestly - but there appear to be a bunch of guys who know a lot about football at an even higher level, and the informed consensus was that Mike Riley was a smart hire for Nebraska:

Rivals.com national recruiting director Mike Farrell tweeted that the hiring is a "home run."

"I don't think Huskers fans realize what a well-respected game coach Riley is and how hard it is to win in Corvallis," Farrell wrote.

Aaron Taylor ‏@outland1997

Gut feeling that Mike Riley will be the Tim Miles for our football program. Congrats coach and welcome to the program.

Tom Lemming ‏@LemmingReport

Only time will tell but my guess is Mike Riley will bring Nebraska back to national prominence.

Sean Callahan ‏@Sean_Callahan

Another interesting tidbit about Mike Riley is he opened all practices at Oregon State to media and fans.

Sean Callahan ‏@Sean_Callahan

Also the fact USC courted him in 2011, and Alabama offered him their job in 2002 intrigues me on what drew him to make this move now?

Damon Benning ‏@damonbenning

Amongst his peers, Mike Riley finished 2nd in an ESPN poll behind Cutcliffe as the most underrated coach in the country.

Tommie Frazier ‏@TouchdownTommie

Good Hire by NU today.

George Schroeder @GeorgeSchroeder ·

Just landed to news of Mike Riley to Nebraska. Truly stunning — but that is a GREAT hire.

Scott Shanle ‏@scottshanle

After hearing from many people who know Mike Riley personally I am optimistic about the future of @Huskers football.

Dan Hoppen ‏@danhoppen

Mike Riley was heavily rumored to replace Pete Carroll at USC in 2010, Dennis Franchione at Alabama in 2002. He must like NU’s prospects.

Mike Farrell ‏@rivalsmike

I may be in the minority here but I like the Riley hire for #Huskers better than the McElwain hire for #Gators. Thoughts?

Zach Hannon ‏@_HannonZach72

I stand behind you @Coach_Riley ! I love Coach Bo and all my coaches, now it's a new era. I'm a husker through and through. #GBR

Jay Glazer ‏@JayGlazer

"@CFBONFOX: NEWS: #Nebraska hires Oregon State's Mike Riley to replace Bo Pelini>>Good for Riley, one of the nicest guys I ever met in NFL

Mark McMillian ‏@MarkMcMillian29

If Mike Riley offered my son or any kid I coach I would send them in a heartbeat this man is all about the kids & families #GBR #Nebraska

Rich Kaipust ‏@RKaipustOWH

I liked this poll back in September because it was a vote of coaching peers -- and Mike Riley scored high on it http://es.pn/1Dc1ACC

Brian Christopherson ‏@HuskerExtraBC

Remember this when viewing Riley's record at OSU. MT @Hlas Oregon State had 28 straight losing football seasons, from '71 thru '98.

Jay Foreman ‏@foreman5655

A few things that will be differentlayer development and pro off!! That alone I'm cool with! Chips in!#HuskerNation

Greg Sharpe ‏@SharpeGreg

Excited to meet and work with @Coach_Riley can't wait to begin the next chapter of Husker Football. GBR!

Brock Huard ‏@BrockESPN

No one in CFB I'd trust more with my son in his program than new NEB Coach Mike Riley. Judge this hire after you see the staff he assembles

John Bishop ‏@JohnBishop71

#Huskers could double Riley's OSU salary and still be on budget with last year. Look for assistant salary pool to be strong.

B. Reilly ‏@brandonreilly01

Idk why everyone's being so negative, give the guy a chance. I mean he has a solid last name that should count for something. Let's get it!

Jon Nyatawa ‏@JonNyatawa

“He has done more with less at Oregon St than almost any coach I know" -- former NU AD Bill Byrne

Jeremy Crabtree ‏@jeremycrabtree

#Pac12 assistant on Mike Riley: “Our recruiting jobs just got a lot easier. He was the best talent evaluator in the conference by far.”

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Mike Riley was my coach at the hula bowl and thought he was a great guy #realexcitedaboutthehire

10:20 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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Looking forward to this new experience with @Coach_Riley GBR.

10:37 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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Mike Riley is the most optimistic, pleasant, gracious, accommodating HC in CFB. They'll absolutely love him in Nebraska.

Michael Rose-Ivey @Rose_IveyNB15

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Got a coach finally. Let's get to work. If this is our guy to get us over that hump then I'm all for it! Time to start a new chapter !!

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I'm a huge fan of Mike Riley...yes, he is a wonderful person...he is also a GREAT football coach

10:25 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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LOVE that hire for Nebraska. Handful of coaches I'd want my kid to play for/learn from... Mike Riley's top 5 for sure.

9:46 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Doug Gottlieb

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If you don't like Mike Riley, that is a you problem. Congrats #Nebraska between Riley&Tim Miles 2of the most liked/respected in their sports

Prince Amukamara

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Welcome to the Husker family Coach Mike Riley! Go Big Red!

Jay Moore @jaymoore44

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Now I'm really liking this hire #Huskers #GBR

10:44 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Kirk Herbstreit

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If it's done...great hire by @Huskers getting Mike Riley from Oregon State!!

Dennis Dodd

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MIke Riley was always squeezing blood out of a tomato in Corvallis. More infrastructure at Neb. Love the hire.

9:54 AM - 4 Dec 2014

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Mike Riley is a great hire @ Neb. Super fit for both. Good job Huskers

Freaking excellent post Guy Chamberlain. Thanks for taking the time to do that.

There's a lot of people excited about the future. I'm one of them. Being excited for a new start is a lot better than bitching about a guy who hasn't even coached a game yet. Maybe someday Riley and his staff will give me something to whine about, but at this point, I can't find a damn thing to complain about.

At this point, I just can't get why isn't everyone on board?

Nobody ever said it was all great at Oregon State, but it wasn't all bad either.

Simply put, there's a lot of very smart, knowledgeable people, who think Riley is a damn good coach. I'm gaining my own perspective this offseason, and based purely off what I have to go on, I really like these coaches attitude and approach. They've hit the ground running on recruiting also between finishing the last class and what looks like a brilliant start to this class.

I can understand skepticism. The last seven years left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm reluctant to completely buy in as well, but that's different than sitting on a Husker message board and completely bashing everything Mike Riley has done, acting like there is no positive side to his hire, and completely ignoring the reputation the man has.

He's the new Husker coach. I've got his back til' he gives me a reason not to. I did the same for Bo Pelini as crazy as that may sound.

Im hopeful Mike Riley does well

We will be in our season tickets seats and cheer him and the kids on, win or lose. Its not life or death, it's entertainment.

If I see good football being played, I will be his biggest fan

Im glad he is a very nice person

But at the end of the day, what matter most is what happens on the field with the team

I dont like seeing inconsistent undisciplined play and coaching and sloppy football- that's just me

Personally I supported Bo to an extent, he didnt grow into the person I hoped he would be

Was glad he moved on

What is off is what the media says NU fans are- unrealistic even outrageous:

Johnny Stanton just needing some "QB whispering" and hes in the mix to start

Imani Cross being a starter or NFL prospect in a pro style offense

NU vying for a final 4 bid- LAST YEAR or even this year

NU beating Ohio State this year or in the very near future

NU automatically being better, getting more wins because the coaching staff has more years of experience. When we take that as a "given" we forget about the games OSU lost to Sac State and Eastern Washington tech.

Then the blatant misrepresentations:

No one can ever win at Oregon State- it's impossible, but Riley did kinda because he's great. Well Dennis Erickson won in the middle of the Riley tenure at a much better rate than Riley did. That is the inconvenient truth.,

Can NU be a consistent 9-10 maybe even 11 win team every once in awhile with this staff? Maybe- he hasnt shown he can do that

Can they consistently win- always beating the teams they should beat, not getting tripped up by the likes of MvNeese State, Sac State or Eastern Washington- I dont know, at age 62 he has yet to win a collegiate conference title

There are some promising signs

Well run camps and practices

Some reasonably good, not great recruiting

Great PR- which was to be expected

The honeymoom period is in full bloom

Reasonable roster management

There isnt enough there to make me think these guys are the answer and Im never a fan of the guy who keeps buddies around who are failing ala Callahan or Pelini. I like how the Meyers and Sabans go after the best. There isnt enough to say they are going to bust either, so my season tickets, support and contributions will be the same as in years past.

 

[Saunders]

Let's keep the discussion on topic and not insult other poster's intelligence.

 

[Landlord]

Welcoming a guy in or saying someone is a nice guy or has a solid last name is the same as saying he is a great hire?

Wow what a stretch,.

As to how hard it is to win in Corvallis. Interesting that a guy like Gary Anderson who turned Utah State around from nothing to an 11 win team only 6 points away from being 13-0 and a nice run at Wisconsin would bother going there if it was so bad/impossible to win there. Will be interesting if he can replicate the big success Dennis Erickson had after Riley left the first time.

1. Way to ignore every single tweet that did literally say he is a great hire and didn't say anything about how nice he is.

2. It's not interesting. Wisconsin has scared off two consecutive, good coaches with their admission standards, and Andersen is a west coast guy. Literally every place he had coached before Wisconsin was out west:

Ricks College (OL) (this is in Utah)
Idaho State (DL)
Park City (UT) HS
Northern Arizona (AHC/DL/ST)
Utah (DT/SDE)
Utah (AHC/DT/ST)
Southern Utah
Utah (DL)
Utah (AHC/DC/DL)
Utah State
Wisconsin
Oregon State



3. Are USC and Alabama top 15 programs all time and deserving of top 15 coaches? They both offered Mike Riley their head coaching jobs.

 

[True2tRA]

NU deserves a top 10-15 coach, Riley isn't a top 10-15 coach

Who are the top 10 coaches?

Which ones would have accepted NU's offer?

Same questions for 11-15.

Why does NU "deserve" this?

I really want to know who jmfb feels the top 10-15 coaches in the country are? We know Sabin and Meyer are 1 and 2, and from reading his stuff I think Rich Rod fits into his thought pattern. I bet we could throw Jimbo in there also. After that I am thinking Bryles, Patterson and most likely big game bob. That's 8 guys. Which of those 8 would be coming to Nebraska to coach? The next 7 I don't know about?

If all opinions are equal in value as you say- just go out and ask the old gal crossing the street or the kids hanging out at the corner marketThat seems to work for you

If you have a medical question or something say on economics or physics, go ahead and ask them too. All opinions are equally valuable remember.

I know you're a coach yourself and I know that means something - honestly - but there appear to be a bunch of guys who know a lot about football at an even higher level, and the informed consensus was that Mike Riley was a smart hire for Nebraska:

Rivals.com national recruiting director Mike Farrell tweeted that the hiring is a "home run."

"I don't think Huskers fans realize what a well-respected game coach Riley is and how hard it is to win in Corvallis," Farrell wrote.

Aaron Taylor ‏@outland1997

Gut feeling that Mike Riley will be the Tim Miles for our football program. Congrats coach and welcome to the program.

Tom Lemming ‏@LemmingReport

Only time will tell but my guess is Mike Riley will bring Nebraska back to national prominence.

Sean Callahan ‏@Sean_Callahan

Another interesting tidbit about Mike Riley is he opened all practices at Oregon State to media and fans.

Sean Callahan ‏@Sean_Callahan

Also the fact USC courted him in 2011, and Alabama offered him their job in 2002 intrigues me on what drew him to make this move now?

Damon Benning ‏@damonbenning

Amongst his peers, Mike Riley finished 2nd in an ESPN poll behind Cutcliffe as the most underrated coach in the country.

Tommie Frazier ‏@TouchdownTommie

Good Hire by NU today.

George Schroeder @GeorgeSchroeder ·

Just landed to news of Mike Riley to Nebraska. Truly stunning but that is a GREAT hire.

Scott Shanle ‏@scottshanle

After hearing from many people who know Mike Riley personally I am optimistic about the future of @Huskers football.

Dan Hoppen ‏@danhoppen

Mike Riley was heavily rumored to replace Pete Carroll at USC in 2010, Dennis Franchione at Alabama in 2002. He must like NUs prospects.

Mike Farrell ‏@rivalsmike

I may be in the minority here but I like the Riley hire for #Huskers better than the McElwain hire for #Gators. Thoughts?

Zach Hannon ‏@_HannonZach72

I stand behind you @Coach_Riley ! I love Coach Bo and all my coaches, now it's a new era. I'm a husker through and through. #GBR

Jay Glazer ‏@JayGlazer

"@CFBONFOX: NEWS: #Nebraska hires Oregon State's Mike Riley to replace Bo Pelini>>Good for Riley, one of the nicest guys I ever met in NFL

Mark McMillian ‏@MarkMcMillian29

If Mike Riley offered my son or any kid I coach I would send them in a heartbeat this man is all about the kids & families #GBR #Nebraska

Rich Kaipust ‏@RKaipustOWH

I liked this poll back in September because it was a vote of coaching peers -- and Mike Riley scored high on it http://es.pn/1Dc1ACC

Brian Christopherson ‏@HuskerExtraBC

Remember this when viewing Riley's record at OSU. MT @Hlas Oregon State had 28 straight losing football seasons, from '71 thru '98.

Jay Foreman ‏@foreman5655

A few things that will be differentlayer development and pro off!! That alone I'm cool with! Chips in!#HuskerNation

Greg Sharpe ‏@SharpeGreg

Excited to meet and work with @Coach_Riley can't wait to begin the next chapter of Husker Football. GBR!

Brock Huard ‏@BrockESPN

No one in CFB I'd trust more with my son in his program than new NEB Coach Mike Riley. Judge this hire after you see the staff he assembles

John Bishop ‏@JohnBishop71#Huskers could double Riley's OSU salary and still be on budget with last year. Look for assistant salary pool to be strong.

B. Reilly ‏@brandonreilly01

Idk why everyone's being so negative, give the guy a chance. I mean he has a solid last name that should count for something. Let's get it!

Jon Nyatawa ‏@JonNyatawa

He has done more with less at Oregon St than almost any coach I know" -- former NU AD Bill Byrne

Jeremy Crabtree ‏@jeremycrabtree #Pac12 assistant on Mike Riley: Our recruiting jobs just got a lot easier. He was the best talent evaluator in the conference by far.

danny woodhead ✔@danny__woodheadFollow

Mike Riley was my coach at the hula bowl and thought he was a great guy #realexcitedaboutthehire10:20 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Jordan Westerkamp @JordanWesty1Follow

Looking forward to this new experience with @Coach_Riley GBR.10:37 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Paul Myerberg ✔@PaulMyerbergFollow

Mike Riley is the most optimistic, pleasant, gracious, accommodating HC in CFB. They'll absolutely love him in Nebraska.

Michael Rose-Ivey @Rose_IveyNB15Follow

Got a coach finally. Let's get to work. If this is our guy to get us over that hump then I'm all for it! Time to start a new chapter !!

Joel Klatt ✔@joelklattFollow

I'm a huge fan of Mike Riley...yes, he is a wonderful person...he is also a GREAT football coach10:25 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Sam Ponder ✔@sam_ponderFollow

LOVE that hire for Nebraska. Handful of coaches I'd want my kid to play for/learn from... Mike Riley's top 5 for sure.9:46 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Doug Gottlieb ✔@GottliebShowFollow

If you don't like Mike Riley, that is a you problem. Congrats #Nebraska between Riley&Tim Miles 2of the most liked/respected in their sports

Prince Amukamara ✔@PrinceAmukamaraFollow

Welcome to the Husker family Coach Mike Riley! Go Big Red!

Jay Moore @jaymoore44Follow

Now I'm really liking this hire #Huskers #GBR10:44 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Kirk Herbstreit ✔@KirkHerbstreitFollow

If it's done...great hire by @Huskers getting Mike Riley from Oregon State!!

Dennis Dodd ✔@dennisdoddcbsFollow

MIke Riley was always squeezing blood out of a tomato in Corvallis. More infrastructure at Neb. Love the hire.9:54 AM - 4 Dec 2014

Mack Brown ✔@ESPN_CoachMackFollow

Mike Riley is a great hire @ Neb. Super fit for both. Good job Huskers

Freaking excellent post Guy Chamberlain. Thanks for taking the time to do that.There's a lot of people excited about the future. I'm one of them. Being excited for a new start is a lot better than bitching about a guy who hasn't even coached a game yet. Maybe someday Riley and his staff will give me something to whine about, but at this point, I can't find a damn thing to complain about.

At this point, I just can't get why isn't everyone on board?

Nobody ever said it was all great at Oregon State, but it wasn't all bad either.

Simply put, there's a lot of very smart, knowledgeable people, who think Riley is a damn good coach. I'm gaining my own perspective this offseason, and based purely off what I have to go on, I really like these coaches attitude and approach. They've hit the ground running on recruiting also between finishing the last class and what looks like a brilliant start to this class.

I can understand skepticism. The last seven years left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm reluctant to completely buy in as well, but that's different than sitting on a Husker message board and completely bashing everything Mike Riley has done, acting like there is no positive side to his hire, and completely ignoring the reputation the man has.

He's the new Husker coach. I've got his back til' he gives me a reason not to. I did the same for Bo Pelini as crazy as that may sound.

Im hopeful Mike Riley does wellWe will be in our season tickets seats and cheer him and the kids on, win or lose. Its not life or death, it's entertainment.

If I see good football being played, I will be his biggest fan

Im glad he is a very nice person

But at the end of the day, what matter most is what happens on the field with the team

I dont like seeing inconsistent undisciplined play and coaching and sloppy football- that's just me

I agree with all of that. I have said all of that myself. No, it's not "just you". Matter of fact, there's multiple people who have stated that the quality of football is important to them. Not purely, "wins and losses".

Personally I supported Bo to an extent, he didnt grow into the person I hoped he would be

Was glad he moved on

What is off is what the media says NU fans are- unrealistic even outrageous:

Johnny Stanton just needing some "QB whispering" and hes in the mix to start

Imani Cross being a starter or NFL prospect in a pro style offense

NU vying for a final 4 bid- LAST YEAR or even this year

NU beating Ohio State this year or in the very near future

NU automatically being better, getting more wins because the coaching staff has more years of experience. When we take that as a "given" we forget about the games OSU lost to Sac State and Eastern Washington tech.

I literally don't know who you're referring to, and I don't know your point on half that stuff. Fans and media say some dumb crazy sh#t. Look around. Who has said it was a "given" that we win more games this year?

Then the blatant misrepresentations:

No one can ever win at Oregon State- it's impossible, but Riley did kinda because he's great. Well Dennis Erickson won in the middle of the Riley tenure at a much better rate than Riley did. That is the inconvenient truth.,

This is a giant load of crap. A complete fabrication. Not one individual has said this, not here and not in your personal life. Ridiculous garbage.

Can NU be a 9-10 maybe even 11 win team every once in awhile with this staff? Maybe- he hasnt shown he can do that

No kidding? He hasn't coached a damn game.

Can they consistently win- always beating the teams they should beat, not getting tripped up by the likes of MvNeese State, Sac State or Eastern Washington- I dont know, at age 62 he has yet to win a collegiate conference title

You're right. You don't know.

There are some promising signs

Well run camps and practices

Some reasonably good, not great recruiting

Great PR- which was to be expected

The honeymoom period is in full bloom

Reasonable roster management

There isnt enough there to make me think these guys are the answer and Im never a fan of the guy who keeps buddies around who are failing ala Callahan or Pelini.

Who is failing?

I like how the Meyers and Sabans go after the best.

You sure about that?

There isnt enough to say they are going to bust either, so my season tickets, support and contributions will be the same as in years past.

 

[Ed Helms]

Is it hard

for anyone else

to take a guy seriously

when he doesn't use complete

sentences and formats his

paragraphs like this?

Seriously

where did you get your

education? Haiku U?

 

[alwayshusking]

The season can't get here fast enough. That's the takeaway from this thread.

 

[jmfb]

Welcoming a guy in or saying someone is a nice guy or has a solid last name is the same as saying he is a great hire?

Wow what a stretch,.

As to how hard it is to win in Corvallis. Interesting that a guy like Gary Anderson who turned Utah State around from nothing to an 11 win team only 6 points away from being 13-0 and a nice run at Wisconsin would bother going there if it was so bad/impossible to win there. Will be interesting if he can replicate the big success Dennis Erickson had after Riley left the first time.

1. Way to ignore every single tweet that did literally say he is a great hire and didn't say anything about how nice he is.

Just pointed out that the "evidence" the poster presented was full of polite well wishes- not all ringing endorements. Tom L- is a shill and a dishonest one at that IMO

2. It's not interesting. Wisconsin has scared off two consecutive, good coaches with their admission standards, and Andersen is a west coast guy. Literally every place he had coached before Wisconsin was out west:

Ricks College (OL) (this is in Utah)
Idaho State (DL)
Park City (UT) HS
Northern Arizona (AHC/DL/ST)
Utah (DT/SDE)
Utah (AHC/DT/ST)
Southern Utah
Utah (DL)
Utah (AHC/DC/DL)
Utah State
Wisconsin
Oregon State

What a great job those guys did then with the anvil of tough admission standards hanging around their necks.
Lets see who has the bigger uptick in year 1- Anderson at OSU 5 wins and negative 71 point differential or Riley at NU 9 wins and +143 point differential
If you were forced to bet your life savings, where would you place your bet

3. Are USC and Alabama top 15 programs all time and deserving of top 15 coaches? They both offered Mike Riley their head coaching jobs.
I havent heard of any top programs offering Riley in the last 5 years. Pretty easy to hire away since he was only making 1.5 at OSU
Dennis Franchione- was a top coach 10 years ago- hired by Bama- then A&M, now he's making 400K coaching at SW Texas State
Bo probably could have gotten an OK DI job 5 years ago
What matters is now- 2015
Im hoping he is the guy, but the facts stop me from drinking the koolaide joining the Cross for Heisman campaign and buying the foam finger