The point is we'll be further and further away. Two incredibly stupid firings led us to this point. We had two winning coaches, and they weren't winning enough for our liking, apparently.
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The point is we'll be further and further away. Two incredibly stupid firings led us to this point. We had two winning coaches, and they weren't winning enough for our liking, apparently.
No, but it impacts the longevity of a coach. Lincoln has always been a fish bowl and it's just gotten worse. This job can absolutely eat people alive. And no matter what Frost says, he'll get criticized. So yeah, our fanbase kinda sucks, just like every other big time fanbase.
Further away than.....................now?
Yes
True. The pressure to succeed is undoubtedly higher in Lincoln.
But if fan base criticism is enough to negatively impact the job you are supposed to do, head coaching for a major program is not for you. Also, Frost is still very much being protected by his Nebraska ties.
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That too, no doubt.
This is the first or second year in almost 20, that we aren’t paying two coaches. After Covid revenue losses and no guarantee of fans in 2021, NU is in no position to throw good money after bad. We will ride this out.
At what cost? Do you seriously think this program isn’t going to start bleeding fans?
Again, I agree -- now is not the time to make a coaching change. Let's revisit this in late-2021. There is a point where paying to cut bait does less long-term harm than holding onto a coach so long that it negatively impacts recruiting and possibly ticket sales.
Nebraska is certainly due for some breaks to go their way. It’s been uphill for years. Fighting penalties, turnovers, coaching changes, administration changes, conference changes, it’s been unsettled. Some breaks are certainly due, by law of averages I’d guess for the Cornhuskers.
Rest assure, it will be revisited in less than a year. Have to see how the season rolls. Looks tough. Can the Huskers rise to the challenge? Ahhhh, have to see. Many questions remain. I’d be happy with a 6-6 record, should the schedule be played, and considering the past 4 years of losing football.
I agree—a .500 season would feel like 9 wins at this point. I would be very happy with that next year.
Fan attrition is coming no matter what. If no fans in 2021, SF will get another pass for Covid.
I'm with you on that. 6 wins, which would mean a bowl game -- I'll take that.
I don't believe that is at all unreasonable to expect as a fan. Shouldn't be for any coach by year four. We've lowered the bar as low as it should ever have to go.
