Disappointed nothing changes till end of year

neepster said:
Pros to firing Riley now:

  • Gets his mediocrity out of the team ASAP
  • Potentially gets us 1 or 2 more wins before end of the year
  • Makes it clear to everyone we are looking for a new HC (not that most question that now anyway) and lets us start the search (which I am convinced is already occurring)
Cons to firing Riley now:

  • Doesn't change the likely final result of the season (still gonna suck)
  • Puts ANOTHER change right on top of an expected HC change at end of year - not good for program stability
  • Potentially puts an interim coach in the mix of saying 'hey, I did better than you expected, you should hire me', with all the player confusion and angst that entails
  • Makes it clear we are writing off this season and the players don't have to try the rest of the year


I think the cons are worse than the pros for this one so I agree that Moos is right about no point in firing Riley midyear.
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Only problem with your pros is Langs might as well be Riley and Diaco has already proven to be inept as a HC so I'm not sure even the first two pros would actually happen. 

 
StPaulHusker said:
Funny how no one gives a damn about the athletes, coaches or their families in situations like this.  Just as long as you get your pound of flesh when you want it is all that matters.
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I give one hell of a lot for all that you mentioned.

If Riley is fired before the end of the season (Say early November), it's no different for him and his wife than if he were fired at the end of the year.  We aren't going to a bowl game he could coach in and he will still be paid something like $2.5 million till 2021.

His assistants aren't dummies.  They know a change is going to be made and none of them will be fired till after the season no matter if Riley is fired early or not.

The players aren't dummies.  They know a change is going to be made.  To me, it sure doesn't look like Riley does any in game coaching anyway.  So, his absence shouldn't be horribly missed in the last few games.  Other than that, all other position coaches and coordinators will remain the same.

So, I fail to see how firing Riley before the season or after the season has any negative affects on the already established situation.

Now, to your point, I've fired quite a few people.  It always should be done with the utmost respect and dignity for everyone involved.....but, that doesn't mean it's not going to happen.

 
huskerman2018 said:
sorry  riles gets one more year. unless we  protest with signs  out side the stadium that we want him fired.
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That’s my fear.  Unless we scream, make yourself heard.  You will get Nice “Milk Toast” Mike back for another miserable year. You also Probably lose out on Frost if that’s the popular choice.  

 
I’m old enough where 1 loss was a miserable experience.  Look how we have been trained to accept 4 losses as a good year.  now 6 losses should keep Riley for another year.  Come on guys. We deserve better 

 
BigRedBuster said:
I give one hell of a lot for all that you mentioned.

If Riley is fired before the end of the season (Say early November), it's no different for him and his wife than if he were fired at the end of the year.  We aren't going to a bowl game he could coach in and he will still be paid something like $2.5 million till 2021.

His assistants aren't dummies.  They know a change is going to be made and none of them will be fired till after the season no matter if Riley is fired early or not.

The players aren't dummies.  They know a change is going to be made.  To me, it sure doesn't look like Riley does any in game coaching anyway.  So, his absence shouldn't be horribly missed in the last few games.  Other than that, all other position coaches and coordinators will remain the same.

So, I fail to see how firing Riley before the season or after the season has any negative affects on the already established situation.

Now, to your point, I've fired quite a few people.  It always should be done with the utmost respect and dignity for everyone involved.....but, that doesn't mean it's not going to happen.
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His assistants have families.  Kids in school in Lincoln.  One of them is a famous Husker.  Maybe you've heard of him.  Perhaps I'm wrong in thinking that "fans" such as yourself could show a little dignity towards these people and give them the rest of the season and at least try.  And not have their families go through the embarrassment any sooner than it needs to happen.

Maybe I'd like the players that committed to play for "the greatest" fans to have their entire staff to play for until the end of the season since they "know" there is no post season.

There is no need to call yourself a fan and be a heartless prick at the same time.  Sometimes it's about more than money.  

 
jauken said:
That’s my fear.  Unless we scream, make yourself heard.  You will get Nice “Milk Toast” Mike back for another miserable year. You also Probably lose out on Frost if that’s the popular choice.  
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OK, I think we have spoken, Shoot half of memorial stadium cleared out before the end of the second quarter last Saturday. Believe me, this chump is gone

 
StPaulHusker said:
His assistants have families.  Kids in school in Lincoln.  One of them is a famous Husker.  Maybe you've heard of him.  Perhaps I'm wrong in thinking that "fans" such as yourself could show a little dignity towards these people and give them the rest of the season and at least try.  And not have their families go through the embarrassment any sooner than it needs to happen.

Maybe I'd like the players that committed to play for "the greatest" fans to have their entire staff to play for until the end of the season since they "know" there is no post season.

There is no need to call yourself a fan and be a heartless prick at the same time.  Sometimes it's about more than money.  
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It is more than $$$ it is about winning. and if you are winning than gtfo 

 
timmytbro said:
OK, I think we have spoken, Shoot half of memorial stadium cleared out before the end of the second quarter last Saturday. Believe me, this chump is gone
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Timmybro.  I hope so.  But that isn’t assured until he is fired now.  What happens if he goes 6-6 and they bring him back.  

 
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