Jason Peter on Bo Pelini

[Hercules]

Just curious, how many people bashing Jason Peter now were cheering him on when he was taking Callahan to task for his coaching performance?

I don't remember him taking Callahan to task for his demeanor. I remember Peter taking Callahan to task because the defense was terrible on the field. I've always thought that Peter was at least entertaining, and I still think it's interesting to get his take on football. I think it'd be interesting to hear him talk about this year's team, especially the defense.

But, in this case, he wasn't talking about football. He wasn't talking about pad level or gap technique or anything, he was just calling the head coach a name and questioning his character. I have no interest in listening to Jason Peter when it comes to character assessment, especially when he's criticizing a guy for yelling at the refs. If Bo had pulled a Bob Knight and thrown a chair across the field, I'd get it. But he was just yelling at the ref the same way every coach does, and the same way that I've seen about 3 dozen overzealous dads yelling at the ref during their 7 year old's soccer game. It's getting blown out of proportion.

 

[knapplc]

Just curious, how many people bashing Jason Peter now were cheering him on when he was taking Callahan to task for his coaching performance?

I don't remember him taking Callahan to task for his demeanor. I remember Peter taking Callahan to task because the defense was terrible on the field. I've always thought that Peter was at least entertaining, and I still think it's interesting to get his take on football. I think it'd be interesting to hear him talk about this year's team, especially the defense.

But, in this case, he wasn't talking about football. He wasn't talking about pad level or gap technique or anything, he was just calling the head coach a name and questioning his character. I have no interest in listening to Jason Peter when it comes to character assessment, especially when he's criticizing a guy for yelling at the refs. If Bo had pulled a Bob Knight and thrown a chair across the field, I'd get it. But he was just yelling at the ref the same way every coach does, and the same way that I've seen about 3 dozen overzealous dads yelling at the ref during their 7 year old's soccer game. It's getting blown out of proportion.

For the record, JP was highly critical of Callahan's demeanor as well. He's equal opportunity in that regard.

 

[ladyhawke]

I think a lot of problem with the program are mental right now--not athletes, not coaching. we have good athletes, good enough staff and coaches...good enough to stay top 10-15 consistently. we execute very well at times which shows what is possible, then melt down when a slight headwind comes along which exposes a mental weakness.

I wonder (even dream)what it would be like if Tom and Bo decided to fix just one thing in the offseason. that one thing would be the mental makeup and mental response of the program to everything from top to bottom.how bo handles the press, how he handles the fans, how the team/Bo views and deals with adversity. if his team had the mental makeup of TO's teams...not the athletes, just the mentality, i think we beat NW, play closer with Wisky(they probably still beat us but not near as bad), play closer and maybe beat Michigan, and play closer and very possibly beat SC. maybe we are 11-2 and looking at a top 12 ranking, played in a B1G championship, easier recruiting and better offseason....instead we may be out of the top 25 and are becoming much more nervous about our future...

Maybe just fixing one thing...and its a tall order...would fix a lot of things.

What a refreshing post. Thank you! I feel the same. Here's DR Tom Osborne who has a PhD in psychology and is one of the legends of coaching. YES! I SO wish that he would take Bo under his wing (if Bo will let him-and I must confess that will take some humility?) but if Bo would allow Dr. Tom to mentor him, Bo could grow so much! The result would truly be amazing. I agree! Start with the mental aspect of the game and go from there. Who knows-Repairing that one issue, and you are right-it IS a tall order, but doing so, I think, would take care of a lot of the other little problems that we've been having (i.e. lack of focus, penalties, etc.) I'm certain it would positively impact Bo's demeanor with the press and fans. Good post.

 

[bshirt]

Jason Peter has been and always will be 150% Big Red. He lives for this program and I remind you....PLAYED FOR THIS PROGRAM. You once a Husker always a Husker folks sure seem to pick and choose who that applies to. This man has poured more blood and sweat for this program than any of you. He was part of some of the greatest most dominant teams in Nebraska history.

HIS OPINION IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MORE VALID AND LEGITIMATE THAN ANY OF YOURS.

:thumbs :thumbs :thumbs

 

[The Dude]

Jason Peter has been and always will be 150% Big Red. He lives for this program and I remind you....PLAYED FOR THIS PROGRAM. You once a Husker always a Husker folks sure seem to pick and choose who that applies to. This man has poured more blood and sweat for this program than any of you. He was part of some of the greatest most dominant teams in Nebraska history.

HIS OPINION IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MORE VALID AND LEGITIMATE THAN ANY OF YOURS.

By that logic I could say his opinion means squat because he was a junkie.

 

[bshirt]

Jason Peter has been and always will be 150% Big Red. He lives for this program and I remind you....PLAYED FOR THIS PROGRAM. You once a Husker always a Husker folks sure seem to pick and choose who that applies to. This man has poured more blood and sweat for this program than any of you. He was part of some of the greatest most dominant teams in Nebraska history.

HIS OPINION IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MORE VALID AND LEGITIMATE THAN ANY OF YOURS.

By that logic I could say his opinion means squat because he was a junkie.

That's some mighty twisted logic my friend.

J. Peter fully 100% "earned" his right to critique the Big Red Machine anyway he sees fit by being an actual starting player who excelled greatly at NU. I won't continue with this because I know that you know this is true.

That he screwed up later in life (just like zillions of other people do in this hopelessly crazy world) doesn't mean he wasn't a first-hand contributer to our program in a big way. Far, far more than internet posters who have never played a single snap of cfb at NU (including myself).

You could say it's a matter of respect. He did his time on the front line, had great success and never backed down. To me, that's worth a lot. I think it is to you too.

 

[Hunter94]

I think a lot of problem with the program are mental right now--not athletes, not coaching. we have good athletes, good enough staff and coaches...good enough to stay top 10-15 consistently. we execute very well at times which shows what is possible, then melt down when a slight headwind comes along which exposes a mental weakness.

I wonder (even dream)what it would be like if Tom and Bo decided to fix just one thing in the offseason. that one thing would be the mental makeup and mental response of the program to everything from top to bottom.how bo handles the press, how he handles the fans, how the team/Bo views and deals with adversity. if his team had the mental makeup of TO's teams...not the athletes, just the mentality, i think we beat NW, play closer with Wisky(they probably still beat us but not near as bad), play closer and maybe beat Michigan, and play closer and very possibly beat SC. maybe we are 11-2 and looking at a top 12 ranking, played in a B1G championship, easier recruiting and better offseason....instead we may be out of the top 25 and are becoming much more nervous about our future...

Maybe just fixing one thing...and its a tall order...would fix a lot of things.

What a refreshing post. Thank you! I feel the same. Here's DR Tom Osborne who has a PhD in psychology and is one of the legends of coaching. YES! I SO wish that he would take Bo under his wing (if Bo will let him-and I must confess that will take some humility?) but if Bo would allow Dr. Tom to mentor him, Bo could grow so much! The result would truly be amazing. I agree! Start with the mental aspect of the game and go from there. Who knows-Repairing that one issue, and you are right-it IS a tall order, but doing so, I think, would take care of a lot of the other little problems that we've been having (i.e. lack of focus, penalties, etc.) I'm certain it would positively impact Bo's demeanor with the press and fans. Good post.

i think this thought has real merit......Bo would have to seek out Dr. T to make some positive changes....i am not holding my breath.

 

[NUance]

Jason Peter has been and always will be 150% Big Red. He lives for this program and I remind you....PLAYED FOR THIS PROGRAM. You once a Husker always a Husker folks sure seem to pick and choose who that applies to. This man has poured more blood and sweat for this program than any of you. He was part of some of the greatest most dominant teams in Nebraska history.

HIS OPINION IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MORE VALID AND LEGITIMATE THAN ANY OF YOURS.

By that logic I could say his opinion means squat because he was a junkie.

That's some mighty twisted logic my friend.

J. Peter fully 100% "earned" his right to critique the Big Red Machine anyway he sees fit by being an actual starting player who excelled greatly at NU. I won't continue with this because I know that you know this is true.

That he screwed up later in life (just like zillions of other people do in this hopelessly crazy world) doesn't mean he wasn't a first-hand contributer to our program in a big way. Far, far more than internet posters who have never played a single snap of cfb at NU (including myself).

You could say it's a matter of respect. He did his time on the front line, had great success and never backed down. To me, that's worth a lot. I think it is to you too.

I’ve been on both sides of this argument. I used to think that former players earned the right to say anything they want and their comments carry more weight because they were a part of the program. Then for a while I was of the opinion that former players are just that: former players. They’re just fans now like the rest of us. And shouldn’t have any more pull than you, me, or the posters in this thread. But now I’ve reached the conclusion that neither of my previous views is entirely correct. Former players, like Jason Peter, aren’t ordinary fans. They were our heroes. Some still are. They have a public forum and people listen to them. And they know a LOT more about football than your average Joe fan like me. The problem is, former players often want things to be done as they were back in the day—back during their own glory days. This would be fine and nice, except the rest of college football has moved on. What worked in 1995 won’t necessarily work well today. On defense or offense. Players are stronger and faster now. Schemes are more sophisticated. So I guess what I’m saying is this: When a guy like Jason Peter speaks, I listen. But I take it with a grain of salt.

 

[Polarhusker]

Jason Peter has been and always will be 150% Big Red. He lives for this program and I remind you....PLAYED FOR THIS PROGRAM. You once a Husker always a Husker folks sure seem to pick and choose who that applies to. This man has poured more blood and sweat for this program than any of you. He was part of some of the greatest most dominant teams in Nebraska history.

HIS OPINION IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MORE VALID AND LEGITIMATE THAN ANY OF YOURS.

By that logic I could say his opinion means squat because he was a junkie.

That's some mighty twisted logic my friend.

J. Peter fully 100% "earned" his right to critique the Big Red Machine anyway he sees fit by being an actual starting player who excelled greatly at NU. I won't continue with this because I know that you know this is true.

That he screwed up later in life (just like zillions of other people do in this hopelessly crazy world) doesn't mean he wasn't a first-hand contributer to our program in a big way. Far, far more than internet posters who have never played a single snap of cfb at NU (including myself).

You could say it's a matter of respect. He did his time on the front line, had great success and never backed down. To me, that's worth a lot. I think it is to you too.

I’ve been on both sides of this argument. I used to think that former players earned the right to say anything they want and their comments carry more weight because they were a part of the program. Then for a while I was of the opinion that former players are just that: former players. They’re just fans now like the rest of us. And shouldn’t have any more pull than you, me, or the posters in this thread. But now I’ve reached the conclusion that neither of my previous views is entirely correct. Former players, like Jason Peter, aren’t ordinary fans. They were our heroes. Some still are. They have a public forum and people listen to them. And they know a LOT more about football than your average Joe fan like me. The problem is, former players often want things to be done as they were back in the day—back during their own glory days. This would be fine and nice, except the rest of college football has moved on. What worked in 1995 won’t necessarily work well today. On defense or offense. Players are stronger and faster now. Schemes are more sophisticated. So I guess what I’m saying is this: When a guy like Jason Peter speaks, I listen. But I take it with a grain of salt.

Good Post.

I can't take what JP says seriously about anything. Time has passed him by.

 

[Hunter94]

Jason Peter has been and always will be 150% Big Red. He lives for this program and I remind you....PLAYED FOR THIS PROGRAM. You once a Husker always a Husker folks sure seem to pick and choose who that applies to. This man has poured more blood and sweat for this program than any of you. He was part of some of the greatest most dominant teams in Nebraska history.

HIS OPINION IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MORE VALID AND LEGITIMATE THAN ANY OF YOURS.

By that logic I could say his opinion means squat because he was a junkie.

That's some mighty twisted logic my friend.

J. Peter fully 100% "earned" his right to critique the Big Red Machine anyway he sees fit by being an actual starting player who excelled greatly at NU. I won't continue with this because I know that you know this is true.

That he screwed up later in life (just like zillions of other people do in this hopelessly crazy world) doesn't mean he wasn't a first-hand contributer to our program in a big way. Far, far more than internet posters who have never played a single snap of cfb at NU (including myself).

You could say it's a matter of respect. He did his time on the front line, had great success and never backed down. To me, that's worth a lot. I think it is to you too.

I’ve been on both sides of this argument. I used to think that former players earned the right to say anything they want and their comments carry more weight because they were a part of the program. Then for a while I was of the opinion that former players are just that: former players. They’re just fans now like the rest of us. And shouldn’t have any more pull than you, me, or the posters in this thread. But now I’ve reached the conclusion that neither of my previous views is entirely correct. Former players, like Jason Peter, aren’t ordinary fans. They were our heroes. Some still are. They have a public forum and people listen to them. And they know a LOT more about football than your average Joe fan like me. The problem is, former players often want things to be done as they were back in the day—back during their own glory days. This would be fine and nice, except the rest of college football has moved on. What worked in 1995 won’t necessarily work well today. On defense or offense. Players are stronger and faster now. Schemes are more sophisticated. So I guess what I’m saying is this: When a guy like Jason Peter speaks, I listen. But I take it with a grain of salt.

Good Post.

I can't take what JP says seriously about anything. Time has passed him by.

well, at least he damn sure knows what it takes to be a winner at NU.........been there, done that.

 

[The Dude]

Jason Peter has been and always will be 150% Big Red. He lives for this program and I remind you....PLAYED FOR THIS PROGRAM. You once a Husker always a Husker folks sure seem to pick and choose who that applies to. This man has poured more blood and sweat for this program than any of you. He was part of some of the greatest most dominant teams in Nebraska history.

HIS OPINION IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MORE VALID AND LEGITIMATE THAN ANY OF YOURS.

By that logic I could say his opinion means squat because he was a junkie.

That's some mighty twisted logic my friend.

J. Peter fully 100% "earned" his right to critique the Big Red Machine anyway he sees fit by being an actual starting player who excelled greatly at NU. I won't continue with this because I know that you know this is true.

That he screwed up later in life (just like zillions of other people do in this hopelessly crazy world) doesn't mean he wasn't a first-hand contributer to our program in a big way. Far, far more than internet posters who have never played a single snap of cfb at NU (including myself).

You could say it's a matter of respect. He did his time on the front line, had great success and never backed down. To me, that's worth a lot. I think it is to you too.

The fact that it's twisted logic is exactly my point. Just because he's a Husker legend doesn't mean his opinions are magically more valid or legitimate than many of the well thought out and logically sound thoughts I read by posters on HuskeBoard. Jason Peter became a Husker legend because of his athletic ability, not because of his mind.

 

[Redtillimdead]

So much venom you spit Jason... Try not to have a relapse you whiny puke.

 

[knapplc]

So much venom you spit Jason... Try not to have a relapse you whiny puke.

Stay classy.

 

[Redtillimdead]

Classy like Jason??? Gimme Christian Peter all day!!

 

[The Dude]

So much venom you spit Jason... Try not to have a relapse you whiny puke.

You have got to be kidding.

Classy like Jason??? Gimme Christian Peter all day!!

You have got to be kidding.