Do you think we would have been better off if Scott would have gone 8-4 several years in a row? Would he have been a hot target? Not meant to be nasty but the bold part got me thinking.
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joncarl
Maybe,
Or, if we had blow out losses to Wisconsin, OSU, etc would there have been cries from the "peanut gallery" that:
-"this isn't good enough for $5 million a year"
- h*ll, Pelini did this good and we fired him"
With our fan base who knows
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Just so we are on the same page I meant 8-4 at ucf.joncarl
Maybe,
Or, if we had blow out losses to Wisconsin, OSU, etc would there have been cries from the "peanut gallery" that:
-"this isn't good enough for $5 million a year"
- h*ll, Pelini did this good and we fired him"
With our fan base who knows
Whatever the opinions are out there, it will ALL improve if we start winning. We need these in-state guys, but more success on the field will certainly help them stay home.
It will help with the ones who have any interest in staying home.
It's been said before, but Omaha has become a melting pot of people from other places without loyalty or affiliation to Nebraska. Winning will help increase interest, but if you've got a kid who's family moved to Omaha and still has strong ties to their previous home, you'll likely have an uphill battle keeping him in Nebraska.
These are all HC issues. It is squarely on his shoulders.
But we always say we have recruited wonderful classes each year with HCSF. Every year he has been there we go on and on about this guy and that guy really being able to help the program. But what good has that done?
As for talent level at UCF, there are more good players in Florida that don't get offers than we see in the entire state of Nebraska. There are probably as many at Northwestern high school in Miami as the entire state of Nebraska. UCF talent level was better than ours and probably will be as long as we have this administration. They get players that go in the early rounds in the NFL draft. Recruiting there for players we could use is easy. His success in that program is not transferable to NU.
But we always say we have recruited wonderful classes each year with HCSF. Every year he has been there we go on and on about this guy and that guy really being able to help the program. But what good has that done?
As for talent level at UCF, there are more good players in Florida that don't get offers than we see in the entire state of Nebraska. There are probably as many at Northwestern high school in Miami as the entire state of Nebraska. UCF talent level was better than ours and probably will be as long as we have this administration. They get players that go in the early rounds in the NFL draft. Recruiting there for players we could use is easy. His success in that program is not transferable to NU.
I think the worlds moving too fast for some fans to properly understand.
There must be someone on the staff that can implement something that would work better than what they are NOT doing now.
No question each situation is different. Avante Dickerson is a prime example.
Such a positive statement about people that don't parrot your opinion. Get a grip.
C
Omaha (at least the 2nd congressional district) often sees things differently than the rest of the state - so forgive me if I don't seem panicked The state population outside of Omaha is static/dwindling, most of the state population growth is within the Omaha metro area. Doesn't help that the program seems to be also static/dwindling. Peyton Manning has probably done more for the big O than anyone in recent memory.
That said, with each passing year, I remain convinced theres no pleasing portions of this (or most any) fan base.... following decades of stability, they've experienced the taste of firing/blood & it's their answer for every ailment, real or perceived. I remain committed to the long term, but the continual negativity is in danger of becoming, if it hasn't already, a self fulfilling prophecy.
One thing is for certain, during my ~20 years spent online (BBS) with DONU, discussions have often centered around offering either too many or too few locals...glad we all agree more is better & now the issue is simply getting more yes's? Aggravating that DONU's on the field struggles continue, some success there would likely clear up some of the whining, but there is a palpable anti contingent that honestly thrive on the ridicule. Speaking of, always good to hear from the know it all uncle local HS coaches & media, who have all the answers & hindsight - so helpful.
The Friday Night Lights camps have seemed like awesome outreach events... walkon program seems improved. DONU's not elite again yet, hopefully they can right the ship & get on track again - becoming a household name again will make the program more attractive nationwide... & hopefully in our own backyard.
The state population outside of Omaha is static/dwindling, most of the state population growth is within the Omaha metro area. Doesn't help that the program seems to be also static/dwindling. Peyton Manning has probably done more for the big O than anyone in recent memory.That said, with each passing year, I remain convinced theres no pleasing portions of this (or most any) fan base.... following decades of stability, they've experienced the taste of firing/blood & it's their answer for every ailment, real or perceived. I remain committed to the long term, but the continual negativity is in danger of becoming, if it hasn't already, a self fulfilling prophecy.
One thing is for certain, during my ~20 years spent online (BBS) with DONU, discussions have often centered around offering either too many or too few locals...glad we all agree more is better & now the issue is simply getting more yes's?
Aggravating that DONU's on the field struggles continue, some success there would likely clear up some of the whining, but there is a palpable anti contingent that honestly thrive on the ridicule. Speaking of, always good to hear from the The Friday Night Lights camps have seemed like awesome outreach events... walkon program seems improved. DONU's not elite again yet, hopefully they can right the ship & get on track again - becoming a household name again will make the program more attractive nationwide... & hopefully in our own backyard.
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I just gave my opinion, you have one about fans understanding the changing dynamics of OPS kids ir just insults?
I think what people are saying, not me,but other people are right when they say local kids in Omaha arent always local,and some fans expect an older dynamic of almost all were born and raised here, which is changing somewhat,and those fans expect that kind of loyalty when its simply not there.
Now, if you have anything to disagree with, I would gladly like to hear it, other than your previous mumblings that speak to nothing on the subject about me and not the subject
I didn't insult anyone, you did. And that is all I was posting about. You could have made your point without the insult. I don't recall anyone lamenting in this thread that all Omaha kids should pick NU.
And for the record it is obvious that there is a bunch of transplants to Omaha with out of state football loyalties.
And nice crack back on me saying mumblings. It is like you just can't help yourself to make slights.
C
Exactly. It’s especially interesting coming from the guy you need a decoder ring to decipher the meaning of his posts.
Plain and simple
Not all kids grew up, nor their parents,in OPS and play football.
Some of them are good enough to be recruited.
I think some fans dont appreciate the dynamics this causes, and we dont have a 'sure thing' waiting for the offer from DONU.
Now, besides the insults from other 'fans', there it is, and it appears you agree.
Now,my question for you is, why do you think some fans dont understand this changed dynamic?
