You knew I was sending the quesions, well guess what, I got an answer.
Mr. Gill,
I wouldn't normally take the time to write like this, but I had back surgery and I have far more free time than I can stand!
I think the whole world must know by now that Nebraska is suffering a rough patch. As you can imagine, Nebraskan's are foaming at the bit to find out what will happen next. (and for other reasons...)
I know I can't ask you a slew of leading questions on the matter as your probably not at liberty to respond to them, and I respect that.
What do you think of the situation facing Nebraska? Is this a poetic
I guess the big question everyone is asking, with Dr. Tom back, would you consider returning to Nebraska as the Head coach if the offer was right?
Good luck to the Bulls when they face Bowling Green. You and your team would be amazed at the far larger audience that is pulling for you guys.
Thanks a million,
My real name etc etc
Hello Dan,
Thank you for the kind words. I truly believe everything happens for a reason. Whatever happens with the Huskers or whatever happens with my future is in God's hands.
Classy response from a classy man. I too wish Mr. Gill the very best and if he becomes Nebraska's head coach, great. If not, I wish him continued success at Buffalo or wherever his next destination is.
Hmmm...I talk to Gill every day. He's on my wall.
I think he told me, "Are you on crack! What are your expectations for someone inheriting a leaky rowboat of defense. Hi Dr. Tom."
I thought it was pretty decent of the guy to respond. I honestly didn't expect to get anything back. The answer I got isn't quite what I expected, but close.
Was fortunate enough to play with the guy in the Husker Legend's Classic tournament about 5 years ago or so. And just like his e-mail indicates, a true class act. By the way, he hits nothing but 2 irons off the tee on 4 and 5 pars. Straight, consistent, and conservative. Just like his mentor, TO.
I agree with all of you. Turner is a class act. I had the pleasure of eating lunch with Turner and his wife this summer in Buffalo. I believe that everything happens for a reason. We spent some great time together and talked about everything except the Big Red. I can tell that he still has it in him though. If my son wanted to play football, get an education and also contribute to society. There is no other better role model. I take this point and case: When Turner Gill took his team last year to play Auburn, one afternoon he took the entire team to the Rosa Parks Museum. He is not just a coach but a developer of young men, just like his mentor TO.
I'm greatful for the traffic, and the posts. I have never had any one on one time with Turner, so I can't make any claims about him. All I can do is base my feelings on my perception of him in our few public encounters.
That counter seems like a funny idea, but the link didn't work.
I was at Nebraska when Turner Gill was playing and had the honor of being roundly thrashed by him in a pick-up Basketball game. He was probably a good enough athlete to play college hoops as well, at least for slow Moe. As for coaching, I think he could be the next, next head coach at Nebraska. First turn Buffalo into a respectable team and then maybe move on to another gig in a better conference, and then return to "dear ol' Nebraska U.".
I too like Turner Gill, but I honestly do not think he is the right man for the position of head coach. We need to look at the big picture and get back into title contention (which I know will not be a quick fix). We need a Bo Pelini or some one that shares that same fire and emotion to get this team back on track and Gill is not the answer. We have proven we can score on offense but we would benefit more in the long run with someone who possesses the defensive knowledge to stop our opponent.
I`m a Gator fan since `81. All I remember fron the those days is the seemingly-annual NU Orange Bowl appearance. In `83, then-upstart Miami, (playing at `home`, it should be remembered), beat NU in a 31-30(?) thriller. I never could understand why TO, with the best running team in CFB history, chose to to go with a quick slant pass for the 2-point conversion to win, (although his decision to go for 2 made me, and many others, NU fans for a long, long time. Even after the 1996 championship game fiasco with my beloved Gators, destroyed by Tommy Frazier, among others, from 2 hours down the road from Tampa, my town).
But I digress. The epiphanic moment for me was the final touchdown drive by NU in the `83 OB. Turner Gill, I remember vividly, ran the option to the right and faked a pitchout to some guy named Mike Rozier. Then, about 10 yards downfield past the line of scrimmage, upon facing a Miami linebacker, he DID pitch right to Rozier for what I think was about a 27-yard TD run with, what?, under a minute left? Damn! That was strictly gorgeous. I can still see it in my head, as I write this...
Anyway, all the best to Turner Gill, and I hope to see him on a bigger coaching stage in the future. And good luck to you NU boys. No hard feelings about that `97 Fiesta Bowl annihilation!
GatorsGotGreatFuture, Brian in Brazil
That first meeting made Tom Osborne a legend in Sports. The notion that a clear winner must be decided isn't or wasn't new, but he was the first coach to walk the talk.
We have had a slew of great games down there in the sun. I hope we can get back soon.
