Yep. It would also add a sheen to the Riley hire that money can't buy. You get your cake, Nebraska fans, and you get to eat it. (FWIW: I never understood that expression.)
Larry reaching out like he did to say what he said when the whole state was melting down over this perceived letdown of a hire, is very intriging. Almosr like he was telling the whole state to calm the gell down, thees more.