It’s Official: Welcome Matt Rhule

[Californication]

So are Nebraska fans in for a rough couple more years or does he make big strides in year one? It seems like NU has more "talent" to start with but maybe not. I think we'll see how the players react and if there is a mass exodus. I'm fine with that actually but I think he can sell his philosophy.

I think Baylor had good players but bad culture. This is where I think MJ helped immensly and Rhule will benefit. I think we are .500 next year.

 

[Oldgrappler]

Welcome Matt I hope they’ve thrown the Welcome mat out for you. Hope you like Lincoln.

 

[True Husker]

Wasn't as big a fan of him as I was of others, I'll get over it. Trev needs to give him a sizable assistant coaching salary pool for this to work. I would start with bringing Elijah Robinson over from A&M.

 

[CO4NU]

I hope your wife likes Lincoln.

That's infinitely more important.

 

[EyeWilDyeRed]

I think Baylor had good players but bad culture. This is where I think MJ helped immensly and Rhule will benefit. I think we are .500 next year.

Agreed! 6 wins would be a huge step forward.

 

[CO4NU]

Wasn't as big a fan of him as I was of others, I'll get over it. Trev needs to give him a sizable assistant coaching salary pool for this to work. I would start with bringing Elijah Robinson over from A&M.

I read somewhere (maybe someone can find it), that Trev said he is ready and willing to pony up the biggest assistant money pool in college football.

Dagnabit, can't remember where I saw that.

 

[Yep]

And hello Texas high school recruits!

Let’s say hello to Ohio, Chicago,
and Pennsylvania recruits too. They’ll be more likely to stay in B1G country.

 

[Yep]

With an 8 year contract, I suspect the buyout will be very high, especially in the early years. He will probably leave at some point, but it won't be too soon.

I was told Trev’s goal was 8-yr $8M so he went into the search knowing the buyout would be big but you can’t tell a coach rebuild NU and here is your 3-year contract.

 

[Captkenny]

Looks like MR and TO have something in common... both with Masters ... TO also earned his PhD.

Is it ok to shorten Matt Ruhle to MR when it could also be confused for Mike Riley? Maybe we need to use MRH?

 

[CO4NU]

Is it ok to shorten Matt Ruhle to MR when it could also be confused for Mike Riley? Maybe we need to use MRH?

I just asked that same thing in another thread a couple minutes ago.

HCMR

To

HCMR.

Add a middle initial ......please.

 

[Florida Husker]

This is lengthy but a great read on his strategy, player development and analytics.

Behold the analytics revolution: If you’re gonna miss, miss fast

A numbers-based philosophy is slowly seeping into the pores of college football.

247sports.com

 

[36Blast]

Guys, patience will be required. I suspect this team will look entirely different next year. Lots of new faces

 

[Suhperman]

Finally, a coach whose style and philosophy can win in the B1G.

 

[Bigger Ed]

I caught those comments by Rhule about SF and figured it would ruffle feathers.

I also thought about how people complained about SF saying negative things about what his predecessor left him.

So, if trashing the old coach was bad, maybe it’s ok to say nice things? It also has the added benefit of not saying negative things about the team you are about to take over.

I get what you're saying. Maybe best to say nothing at all about Frost. Not that Frost's name should not be spoken but probably too soon for Husker fans. I wonder if he's even heard about Frost's issues. All in all, though, a forgivable faux pas.

 

[Bigger Ed]

I don't like his hair.

Instantly invalidates rumors started by barbers.