15 years later how does HuskerNation feel about Frank Solich

Status
Not open for further replies.
C

CollegeFootballHistorian

Banned
I am conducting research on the rise and fall of college football programs but more so how coaching changes determine future successes and failures of the 8 consensus bluebloods. 

This is why I ask about Frank Solich 

To give a brief introduction let me introduce a blueblood in another sport. UK basketball has had a cycle of the creator, preserver and destroyer. Which leads me back to Solich. I think early in his tenure Nebraska viewed him not as a preserver of Devaney's creation like an Osborne but as a destroyer which ultimately led to his firing. 

As of today 2017 does HuskerNation feel the same way about Solich. 

Does HuskerNation feel like no matter the coach in 2005 Nebraska was on a downward slide. 

Does HiskerNation feel like Solich is responsible for the decline 

Do Husker fans feel like Solich was unfairly fired and by him getting hired Nebraska brought in the true destroyer.

 
Last edited by a moderator:
My view is that there is a lot of revisionist history concerning the firing of Solich.  Specifically about the popularity of the move.

 At the time there was a lot of anti-Solich sentiment after the 2002 season.  Even with new coaches and some success in 2003, I would still say there was a majority view that was favorable to the firing, although a division of fans was created.

The divide that was created in the fan base by the firing of Solich grew wider in 2004, and even wider in 2007, with many who originally supported the firing changing sides and now Steve Petersen is pretty universally demonized as the ultimate scapegoat.  JMHO

 
With Solich I think that most fans now consider him to be an above-average coach, but still had enough flaws in other areas to justify the firing.  

Many who have not moved on from the firing are "Nebraska Way" traditionalists who think the only way for Nebraska too succeed is to run the program exactly like TO did.  

This is of course ignores the massive changes that have happened in college football that have created parity and opportunities for previously disadvantaged schools.  Specifically scholarship limits and television money and access have leveled the playing field.

 
Also recruiting.  At a place like Nebraska you absolutely cannot have success without extraordinary effort in recruiting.

coincidentally, that is another thing that has seen significant change and parity, with a recent "arms race" in facilities spending.

i guess what I am saying is you can't just look at one factor (coaching hires).  The changes in the landscape of CFB have had a profound impact on Nebraska.  Maybe more so than any other blue blood.

 
Don’t feed the troll. 

Mods should confirm if this guy is actually who he says he is. 

 
Last edited by a moderator:
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top