NM11046
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I have been a fan of Mike Riley since he arrived. I can not imagine a better person to be at the helm of our football ship than this man as we deal with a very messy two years.
Although he was getting a $hit ton of backlash in his first year he stayed committed, optimistic and focused on the team and his staff. I can not imagine what it took to stand at the front of a press room filled with angry fans after last years games, and he was professional and honest and expressed confidence in the team.
He earned the trust of his team and it showed in the later part of last season. It has shown in recruiting and in the team's attitude and commitment this summer and throughout the start of this season. Dealing with the death of a team member, the passing of a great coach (one that he involved with the daily activities of the team without hesitation), the arrest of a well respected and high performing assistant, and now how he is handling the anthem situation.
There is no better man to be leading this team or mentoring these young men than Mike Riley. He is the man I want representing Nebraska on Saturdays, on recruiting visits, at Big10 meetings, at press conferences and on what i think may be turning into a national stage with the current drama. It's about more than football and he is a great example for our state. On top of that, he has surrounded this team with strong leaders in the form of assistants, and, AND they're coaching well (and we're winning).
When you do the right thing good things will come of it. Mike Riley is showing that by his example each day. We will win. And the men who are fortunate enough to be coached by him will take the lessons he has taught and those he has shown by example into every facet of their lives.
Although he was getting a $hit ton of backlash in his first year he stayed committed, optimistic and focused on the team and his staff. I can not imagine what it took to stand at the front of a press room filled with angry fans after last years games, and he was professional and honest and expressed confidence in the team.
He earned the trust of his team and it showed in the later part of last season. It has shown in recruiting and in the team's attitude and commitment this summer and throughout the start of this season. Dealing with the death of a team member, the passing of a great coach (one that he involved with the daily activities of the team without hesitation), the arrest of a well respected and high performing assistant, and now how he is handling the anthem situation.
There is no better man to be leading this team or mentoring these young men than Mike Riley. He is the man I want representing Nebraska on Saturdays, on recruiting visits, at Big10 meetings, at press conferences and on what i think may be turning into a national stage with the current drama. It's about more than football and he is a great example for our state. On top of that, he has surrounded this team with strong leaders in the form of assistants, and, AND they're coaching well (and we're winning).
When you do the right thing good things will come of it. Mike Riley is showing that by his example each day. We will win. And the men who are fortunate enough to be coached by him will take the lessons he has taught and those he has shown by example into every facet of their lives.
