Any Husker fan that has been witness to this years (2007) Callahan travesty has had more questions than answers. Since Dr. Tom Osborne is the guy who will ultimately have to decide the future of the Husker Football team, I found it interesting to listen to his comments on the subject.
Some things that stood out to me, are the results that Dr. Tom takes into his evaluation of a coaching staff. I realize that we have a fairly Husker and Internet savvy crowd here, so I thought, what if I could bring together some of the highlights of the Callahan Huskers. As I got into it, I realized there was such an overwhelming amount of negative information available, that I could spend 100's of hour compiling it all for presentation.
Thankfully, I found a Husker fan out there who obviously had more time and energy than me to compile a small portion of the Callahan highlights. Below is an interesting short list of special records compiled by Callahan's Huskers. A special thanks to a devoted Husker fan, NebraskaHusker23, for this compilation.
Since Bill Callahan has spent the majority of this season throwing his players under a bus by stating they have not been doing their job, I found it interesting to hear his comments regarding the win last week. As you could expect, it had nothing to do with the players doing a fantastic job in every aspect of the game, it was he, himself, that should get credit for the fantastic play of the players on senior day. With ego like that, I'm surprised one of these guys (players) hasn't body slammed his self serving rear end into the practice field. Callahan refuses to accept the heat when the games are lost, and refuses to credit positive actions of his players. It really is all about Bill Callahan.
Well, Bill Callahan can go right ahead and toss the players under a bus, the fans with any kind of brain and the "higher-ups" that decide things, can clearly see who and what bill Callahan is now, and we fans are confident now that there is no way he will be here next year to spew his self-promoting garbage.
Please, I don't have the time to continue populating the list of wonderful things we have seen and heard with ole Bill running the show, including the records he has set in disappointment, so if you would leave comments with your lists of infamous accomplishments, I'd love to arrange them into an end of year "montage". Sort of an end of the Callahan era thing. Why is it that stupid song from The Wizard of Oz is running through my head....
Ding #### the witch is dead, the wicked witch .....
Pile on your comments fans.Lets get it all documented, I know I would leave something important out without your help.
No matter if you are born here in Nebraska, or move here, at some point something inside you makes you proud to say, I am a Nebraskan and the Huskers are MY team. I say MY team in the possessive, because that is how WE Nebraskans feel about OUR Huskers. Every last one of us, even if we move away and root for a local team, or go to a different school and root for our school, no matter where we go, or what situation, when we look inside the answer that comes out is, the Huskers are MY team, just as Nebraska is MY home.
Through and with OUR players, of any sport really but in particular OUR football team, Nebraskans and players have developed a sort of symbiotic relationship. Nebraska's pride motivates and invigorates us, and WE inherently expect to see that reflected on the field of play by OUR team. Over time this symbiotic relationship became the foundation for OUR traditions. In honoring OUR tradition, by doing their best on the field of play, OUR teams can be proud of themselves, even through the disappointment of the accessional but rare defeat. By motivated play and invigorating performances, Nebraskans recognize that OUR teams have done their very best, and no matter the outcome, can take pride in OUR teams accomplishments.
This relationship is not an easy one to live with. Obviously it will not always be amicable as our expectations are high for ourselves and our team. But this relationship, this tradition, has given Nebraska and Nebraska's players the confidence to say, no matter how stacked the odds against us, we can win! Together we have created an environment that expects and achieves excellence, and together we will get better day by day, until we can't be beat - we won't be beat!
To our Coaching staff. Coach Bill Jennings had many fine qualities as a man and a coach. He was an excellent recruiter, with excellent players, but he could not find a way to win. Unable to find the winning formula Coach Jennings resigned after the 1961 season. It was an act of honor and gallantry that benefited the team when he resigned. While few remember him as being a winning coach, many respect him for his selfless act that lead to the beginning of the longest winning streak in modern history. Coach Jennings may not have found the way to win, but he did not allow his teams or Nebraska to be embarrassed. Since Coach Jennings resigned we have seen three generations of Nebraskans enjoy success. Since your arrival, we have seen the end of every record that matters, and the worse loss in the 117 year history of this team. Please take the high road and resign for the benefit of our team.
To Nebraskans. Nebraska has lost something far more important than a football game. We have allowed the stewards we put in place to protect our traditions fail. The cause of the failure, be it egotism, ignorance, or incompetence, must be corrected. Nebraskans have a duty to protect and preserve the traditions that have made us great. Namely, to provide our players with the best, so that they can be the best. We have already begun the process of cleaning up this mess by replacing Mr. Steve Pederson with Dr. Tom Osborne. We need to make sure that we do not stop there. It is abundantly clear that the current coaching staff is incapable of providing the instruction and leadership our players need to be successful. If this staff should selfishly refuse to do the honorable thing and resign at the end of this season, we are left no viable option but to dismiss them at whatever cost.
To the players and recruits, it is a distinct honor and privilege to be asked, and to play for Nebraska. Nebraska has a tradition of giving it's players the best in order to become the best. Do not expect that tradition to change. Do not worry about the score nearly so much as the effort you put in to achieving it. Consider the honor that has been bestowed upon you to play for Nebraska, and expect and accept only the best from yourself and your teams. By achieving this goal, by expecting and accepting only the best from yourself and your team, you will always be a winner, and more often than not, the score will reflect that.
To our competitors. We thank you for your words of encouragement and support during our programs darkest hours. We congratulate you for the victories you have won these past four seasons. We look forward to meeting you in our future confrontations on the field of play, and we hope you will not begrudge us when we win.
Some folks may wonder at my game day blogs, do I really come up with my plan of attack before the game, or do I just write whatever down as the game progresses. I admit, I do a bit of both. I set up what I think is a good game plan then adjust as the game transpires. Too bad our coaching staff can't adjust huh?
Anyways, to give you an idea of how I do things, I am going to come up with my game plan for the beginning of the HUSKERS v. JAYHAWKS game ahead of time so you can see if I am on target or just way off base here.
As I stated in my preview, the Hawks have a very balanced and productive attack. This will allow them to take what they are given and win with it. This type of attack is the most dangerous to defend, and your players need to be in position to make the plays, and they have to do it man to man in many cases. The HUSKER defense will need to cover these receivers, while plugging the gaps and pressuring the quarterback. Assignments will be critical, good tackling and coverage are a must to allow the limited number of rushing men to reach the quarterback. Attack the quarterback as often as you can but cover your assignments first. Make sure your home when you need to be. Turnovers will be hard to get, but will really make a difference in this game. In practice, go over assignments, tackling techniques, and how to create turnovers. It might also be worthwhile to work on stamina.
The HAWKS defense has been a dominating beast all season, it is up to the offensive line of the HUSKERS to make their blocks and open the lanes for the rushing game. Without the ability to run, we are forced into a short passing game. We do not need to go for it all in one play, nor do we want to pass for 0 yards. If the play is going no place why take a completed pass for a loss or an interception? The HUSKER offense needs to spread the field, open lanes, get productive ball carrying, then work in the pass. Under normal circumstances I would say go for a deep pass to keep the HAWKS honest, but we pass so much now days, that kind of pass is expected. I say play under the coverage if we must pass, and take what they are giving you. Once they start getting in tighter then drop a bomb on them with a long pass. Patience is a virtue in this game, do not panic or give in to their game plan. Grind the yards and keep the HAWKS offense on he bench. Try not to be one dimensional. If we pass on every down, the coverage will eventually plant our quarterback making him a permanent resident of the HAWKS football field. In practice work on opening running lanes, and the short passing game around the 7 to 11 yard range using as many different looks and routs as possible, backs and receivers carry that ball with you all week, never sit it down, be ready to catch and hold it all day long, work on down field blocking.
Special teams should be ready to make huge hits in coverage, swarm the ball and make good tackles. We have a fine kicker, use him! 3 points is better than none.
Okay, there is my game plan. What do you guys think? Am I off base here? Should I be concentrating on something else? Speak up, who knows maybe ole Dollar Bill read my blogs last week hence the attacking D? I wish huh?
I am seriously impressed with this Hawk team. They have been doing everything right this season. The coaching has been exemplary, and the players have only begun to hit their stride. The Hawks running game has 2 very productive backs in McAnderson and Sharp. Between them they have 12 rushing touchdowns this season and are averaging 160 yards per game. These boys are the real deal. They have an offensive line that opens the front up for them making their job easier to boot, but the real threat is the balanced passing attack. Receivers Henry, Fields, Fine, Briscoe, and Talib have receptions for 1356 yards and 16 TD's. The man running the show Todd Reesing has a passer efficiency rating of 153.18 tossing 16 TD's and 1652 yards, with an average of 275.3 yards per game. The nice balanced attack brings total offense to 3212 yards, with 1430 yards rushing and 1782 yards passing with 34 Td's in just 8 games The hawk defense has done their job very well also, allowing just 480 yards rushing and 960 yards passing with only 6 TD's through 8 games. Yes The Hawks are that good. The polls don't show it, but the competition has sure felt it as the Hawks have an 8 - 0 season going. Should they continue with this type of dominating performances the polls will have to recognize this team as a real contender for the National Championship
Dominating performances... The Husker defense used to be one of the premier units in all of college football. However with the change in coaching staff, Callahan and Cosgrove, our defense has become second worst in all of college football. The lack of conditioning against this well balanced JAYHAWKS team is going to be glaringly obvious as the Hawks rush at will against the porous Husker defense, and go over the top exploiting the weaker Husker defenders. The injury to Keller makes it unlikely that he will start this game leaving us with Ganz who has not seen any action all season until last week after Keller's Injury. Ganz had a good showing in his single set of downs throwing 1 TD and a 2 point conversion. What Ganz will bring to the Husker offense is an unknown to this point. Considering the poor play calling of Callahan, Ganz is going to have a rough day against the Hawks. This is particularly true if Callahan panics as he typically does and calls all passing plays. In that event Ganz better take out an injury insurance package as he will see the ground more in this game than Keller has all year.
There is an overwhelming match-up advantage to the Hawks in this game and I expect we will see that reflected in the final score. Look for the Hawks to be 9 - 0 after a convincing win against the poorly coached Callahan Husker team.
Nebraska Head Football Coach Bill Callahan has finally done it. There is no more reason for speculation, he has proven beyond all doubt, in my mind, that he is the worst coach in Husker history, if not the worst coach in sports period.
Saturday, October 27, 2007, Bill Callahan blames his players for a loss that was clearly not the sole fault of his players.
By now everyone knows that Nebraska has been suffering the worst football season since 1961, and that Big Red fans, better known as the Husker Nation, have been screaming at the top of their collective lungs for Bill Callahan's removal from the team.
I firmly believe that politics and money will keep Bill Callahan safe to the end the season. The honorable thing for Callahan to do at that point in the minds of most Huskers fans, based on his obvious lack of performance on the field, and his continued embarrassment of his players and the state, would be to resign. Unfortunately, Bill Callahan somehow managed to push through an unprecedented contract extension at the beginning of this season for a record sum of money, with an athletic director that has already been fired, and he has made it clear he has no intention of walking away from that money gracefully.
Callahan's comments to the press have been glaring examples of self promotion, or as I see it, passing the buck. Callahan has absolutely no intention of walking away from that money, and considering his poor abilities as a head coach at the college level, and his burnt bridges to the professional leagues, this may indeed be his last stand. By holding out for every dime he can get, he will make enough money to support his future. We are, after all, talking about millions of dollars here.
I believe our players, our University, our State, and our fans deserve a reasonable return on our investment in Bill Callahan. I believe that Bill Callahan has not delivered the goods we have been promised. I further believe that Bill Callahan has damaged the reputation of our players, our University, our State, and our fans, with his lack of production and his public comments. I also believe that Bill Callahan would resign if he had even an inkling of class, but I just don't see this happening.
When this season comes to an end, the Husker Nation will need sufficient ammunition to ensure that Bill Callahan is not here next season. This may not be as easy as it would at first seem. There are many facets to being a college football coach. Recruiting, graduation rates, program preparation, game day preparation, and a bevy of other less chronicled duties that go with the job. In other words, wins and losses, a major concern for any teams fans, are only one measurement of a coaches effectiveness. As such it is important that the Husker Nation bring to the negotiation table specific information that addresses the short comings of Bill Callahan's performance.
This information should relate to his coaching duties and his responsibilities as a representative of the University and the State of Nebraska. What the Husker Nation really needs are documented examples that establish and prove Husker Nation's position that Bill Callahan should not be allowed to retain his position as head coach at the University of Nebraska beyond the end of this season. By collecting this information into a single overwhelming body of evidence, then presenting this evidence to those who are in the position to effect change, the Husker Nation can rest assured that none of the information is overlooked in the decision making process.
Who knows, maybe my views are entirely biased and Callahan deserves to continue his reign as our worst coach in the new millennium thus solidifying his place in history with an exclamation mark, and by association ours (If he hasn't already) as the worst team in modern history. With that I leave it to you, the Husker faithful, to propagate the comments of this blog with the reasons you believe Bill Callahan's option should or should not be renewed next season.
It's time for another big weekend of HUSKER football, and my stating the obvious. We are starting our mini-run of away games with Texas, in the Austin Texas heat, or drenching rain and flooding. (hard telling lately what we'll get) One thing we are sure to get is a solid ground pounding due to the 3 nimble backs Texas has behind it's offensive line. Nebraska's defensive schemes have been allowing record numbers of rushing yards this year. The bright spot may actually be the Offensive line of Texas. Reports say they have had difficulty breaking open the holes their backs need for the big plays. I'll take any silver lining I can ...
The more things change the more they stay the same in HUSKER country. Again just rehashing the obvious, many fans are expecting to see greater fire from the players this week with the return of Dr Tom, but honestly, how much fire can the players be expected to exhibit? I have said it before and repeat it now, putting our guys in bad positions from the start, Dollar Bill Callahan and companies inept coaching has made good players look bad. If your not teaching and driving home the basics and running the practice till perfected method, and calling good plays, you can't blame the boys for this one. They are not after all, professional athletes.
A recap of local rumor mill stuff. The rumors of Dr. Toms return to the program have turned out to be true obviously. Amidst the growing speculation it has finally been confirmed. Deep pocket sponsors have now publicly voiced their willingness to money the program in a new direction. Amazing what you can over-hear in a hotel restaurant on a Saturday night after a loss to OK State. In reality it's not a real shocker to anyone, but it was interesting to get the unintentional eavesdrop and see it come true.
Other news. Recruits are backing out of their commitments left and right. Anyone that didn't expect this had to be in a cave someplace. At this rate, the walk-on program will have to be alive and in full swing next year, as Nebraska's home grown talent will have to come to the rescue. Hopefully all those corn fed boys will hit the ground running. This being the only real news to come out of the press box this week, besides more poor behavior by "fans", the weeks recap is rather bland.
I left out my fan rants this week. Nebraska Fans Are the WORST in College Football- period! Seems to offer a unique viewpoint and a bit of tongue in cheek. It's nice to see some more people putting the spotlight on the negative fan comments. So often we say things in the passion of fandom that we really don't mean, or we say things, wrong things, for what we perceive as the right reason. I'm sure I've done it too at some point. It happens to everyone eventually when they are supporting something with passion. In any event, one sure way to fire up the HUSKER faithful is to bash our boys. I admit I'm brand new to blogging, and I was overwhelmed by the response my first post received when I discussed the bags some fans had taken to the OK State game. I doubt that HUSKER fans can take being fired up more than once or twice a week, and considering the poor coaching, we already know one event that will fire the fans up each week until the season is over.
Player comments are like golden nuggets of insight. They tell you what the players are thinking and feeling. We have seen them run the gamut here lately. Depression, Loyalty, Disgust, Bewilderment, It's painful to see these kids have to suffer Dollar Bills poor coaching. They came here to win. They came here to learn. They came here to be part of something bigger than they will most likely ever be a part of again. These kids want a win, they just can't figure out how to get it done. Sadly with Dollar Bill at the helm, they might not get another one this year. The fans need to remember who is the guy holding the tiller when they fire their shots of disdain.
I can't give first hand commentary on the actions of the fans again this week. I certainly won't be making the road trip with this back of mine. I still have two weeks of limited walking, no sitting beyond 30 minutes, and laying around like a slug. Someone pass the corn bread muffins and pick up my remote please. Where is that gravy bowl? I wonder how fat I can get in three weeks? Yes, with inactivity comes some ~ depression (not clinical relax)
Bloggers and the media have speculated as to coaches to replace Dollar Bill, with the name Bo being mentioned in more than one post. Bo knows HUSKER football that we can be sure of, but would he want to jump into this wasps nest? I admit I have absolutely no idea who would be best. I am to the point of just getting rid of Dollar Bill today and letting any RAVING MAD HUSKER FAN* take over the motivational aspects for the rest of the season. They certainly couldn't do any worse. Heck, I'd even volunteer, and after my stint in the Air Force 20+ years ago, I should know better than to volunteer for anything. *raving mad and myself.. just goes together, but I'm sure there are about 1 million people that fit this description.
Okay, the truth comes out in case you missed it. Husker Nation: I'm sorry! I deliberately moved this down a few lines so any fans who have not already seen the first post from Scottstradamus would have time to digest it. I wonder does he have family that sells cars or moonlights with limo services? He looks a lot like the guy that sold my wife her last car. Seriously.
Best comment of the week when discussing the coaching staff. A comment my Father-in-Law made, "Those coaches would never make it as ranchers. Every time the cattle get out, they would go rustle them up, just to see them get out again. They never fix the hole in the fence."
My advice for this game is pretty much the same as last week.
Nebraska needs to control both sides of the ball up front. The D needs to bring in enough guys to take away the running game, and disrupt the passing attack by pressuring the Q-back. Another week of attack and swarm the football/Q-back. Watch for the occasional deep ball, but don't let it dominate the game plan. Do make the horns quarter back feel the heat as often as possible.
Our O line needs to dominate the trenches, and our backs need to run with authority setting up the passing game. It would also be a big help if our receivers would catch the ball and make plays after the catch. I know, it's hard to do when everyone knows your doing it. (Passing that is) That's one more reason why you need a good mix of run and pass.
To the play caller, whomever it may be this week. Try being a bit less obvious. Passing on 3rd and short last week in the second half, without a back to even make a fake to when we averaged 5+ yards a rush during the game, was a knuckle headed plan. I don't know what changed in the second half last week for sure. Well I do as far as plays called (play caller?). One thing for sure, it wasn't a positive change. You would think repeated failure to convert would have inspired an adjustment, but nobody fixed the that hole in the fence last week, they where too busy trying to rustle up the doggies! Spread the ball around, run a good mix of plays, and control the game clock, that is the objective again this week.
To the boys,
First: Create and control turnovers, even with the second halves crappy play calling, you would have been in the game last week with/without them.
Second: I know it's a difficult time right now, but don't go flat on us. Play to spoil. Try to have some fun. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Husk the "fans" that spit smut at you, and make them eat their own cobs. Ugh that was awful...sorry, poor attempt at humor.
The big ole radio is warming up again. It must be about time for HUSKER football! (I don't care if it is on TV, the radio and game day are tradition)
~
Under normal circumstances, I would say this is a very beatable Texas team, but I'm almost afraid to hope anymore. I just can't overcome the hamstringing of the team by the Callahan game plans. If we don't keep it close, we could see Texas in a scoring frenzy of unimaginable proportions. If we pull off the win I'll be pleasantly surprised and drink a toast to whatever luck inspired the coaches to finally make a correct call, or more to the truth, our players athletic abilities to overcome the poor coaching and other adversities that have been heaped upon them.
Considering the record number of yards allowed rushing by Cos' schemes, and the over reliance on the passing game by our O's schemes, particularly in the second half even when there are yards to be had rushing, I'm going to say: Texas 34 / Nebraska 17. (looks familiar...)
Nebraska takes the coin flip and defers.
UT starts at own 29.
UT spreading the field, our D needs to smack his butt (UT QBACK)
I hear they are hitting well. nice stop.
hmm why catch that punt? oh well...
we start from our 5 with a 10 yard rush
We are pounding the ground, Lucky is running well, the line is doing a nice job.
delay play was stuffed, but you almost had to try it.
I dunno, I might think of going for a 4-1 here, but nah... too risky and early.
Attacking D just what we need, but don't give away your targets early.
Corner blitz.. yes this sounds much better.
I am VERY impressed with the D right now. This is what we have been looking for all year.
Just stick it in the middle. Don't worry about trying to get around the end until you bust them up a bit.
3 and out with the penalty and run to the end..
Good save by green.
Get that pressure in there guys. He runs that option again and keeps it, paint a target on him for a hurtin`.
Yeah this pressure is NICE! I am thrilled.. only thing better is sitting them on their butts.
Field Goal UT
3 - 0
Good field position to start this drive 37
I love the run, but don't get one dimensional mix it up a bit.
go for it... 4 n 1foot over right side
Oh they're going to pass. Well, not bad, we certainly had it set up lol
I really like Castille when we get close. The guy has power.
Pass to the end zone was almost a hero's play.
Field goal
3 - 3
That's what we want. Make him feel your wrath. Very nice D.
Come on guys, mix up the plays. Don't play one dimensional ball.
hmm, burned all our timeouts already. That could come back to bite us before the half.
Okay we are seeing some movement.
UT is getting stingy time to work it o-line.
Punt time. Couple flags...hmm Be physical, but play clean, or clean enough lol
Didn't think they would ever get that play redone
Nice even if the flag is against us. You sat him down.
Oh man what a catch. like I said a deep one now and then but don't center on it
Why are we having a pass reviewed after another play has been called? This is poor officiating...
If your going to blitz you have to be tight in coverage so your guys can get to the ball.
That is the way to cover. Forced the play.
Missed field goal!
3 - 3
O-line needs to hold, and we need to run fast plays. Delays allow UT to close holes
Lucky gets a nice run after the catch for the first.
Nice run by Lucky.
Touch Down Nebraska woohoo!
3 - 10
Sack to end the half!
The pressure of the D is simply impressive today so far. I can't believe this is the same team we have seen all year.
This has been the best half of football I have seen from our guys year to date. The D is forcing the tempo and making plays, the O is drilling the ball setting up the pass, and we are actually taking a lead into the half!.
My prediction is way off for this one and I'm not upset in the least. Predicted 17 - 10 actual 3 - 10.
Plans for second half, Keep attacking McCoy making him rush, scramble, and pick himself up off the turf. Keep running into the pass. Mix the plays to keeps UT honest. O-line needs to keep up the protection and make holes. Please Please do not come out passing every down! Control the ball and the clock you have a win here!
1st and 10 at the 20 for the Huskers to start the second half
Huge pass play.
Oh Yeah TD Nebraska
3 - 17
The D is doing the job. I'm really proud of the boys to this point.
6 - 17
The O is working it but they still need to mix plays traps and pulling lines..
I am SO excited about this D today. They are holding them to 3 or nothing.
9 - 17
I apologize Mother-In-Law Called, She's planning a Prime Rib Dinner For the family her treat pending a win.
WIN WIN WIN lol I have a love hate relationship with food. I love to eat it, hate it when I don't have it.
Second penalty 5 yards motion.
Lets get away from being one dimensional. DO NOT PASS every down!
Pull the line run off tackle change your front but continue to set up your passing with the run.
Kudos to McCoy, He's a warrior that has taken a bunch of shots today. Glad he's ok.
He's back in and they need to keep the pressure on.
Man the D just blew that last series. Boys need to keep that pressure up front.
TD UT 2pt no good
15 - 17
IT gets hard now boys, now is when you have to reach inside and find the energy to keep up the pressure.
STOP BEING ONE DIMENSIONAL. WHY ARE WE PASSING NEARLY EVERY DOWN!
Stop making dumb mistakes on facemasks
INTERCEPTION, THAT IS THE WAY- ZACK POTTER YOUR THE PLAYER OF THE GAME AT THIS POINT!
AGAIN, WHY ARE WE PASSING EVERY DOWN!? GRRR BALL CONTROL TIME CONTROL DAMN! YOU WASTED THE PLAY OF POTTER BY PASSING EVERY DOWN AND GAVE THE BALL BACK TO UT WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO SCORE!
86 yards untouched! MY God
TD UT
21 - 17
Stop going for it all in one play. Set up your passes.
TURNOVERS LOSE GAMES!
I have said it every week, stop passing every down during the second half, passing is high risk and unnecessary every down when your getting 4 yards per run! Your coaching these guys to a loss Callahan!! If we end up losing this game, it is entirely your fault due to the inept play calling in the second half as always. All we had to do was protect the ball, grind the yards for 1 TD and run off the clock, while allowing our D to get a breather.
TD UT another untouched run
28 - 17
Still passing every down. Now Keller is hurt. YOU HAVE PUT KELLER OUT TO GET KILLED CALLAHAN. ARE YOU PROUD OF YOURSELF? YOUR DOING A EXCELLENT JOB?
Ganz is in lets put some hope out for him. He is looking pretty good coming in cold.
TD NE
2pt good
28 - 25
Time for the hands team and do the onsides kick.
Griffin has it OH NO turned it over.
Come on D this is a huge series for you I know your tired from being forced onto the field nearly the entire second half by Callahan, but we are behind you.
OH MAN all those bodies and nobody took him down.
This game is all but over and Callahan better not enter into my dreams tonight. I'll have to go to confession for the ill things I imagine I'd do.
I usually do a game wrap up. I can't even begin to say what I want at this point. These boys played the way we expect them to and I'm proud as all hell for them, but CALLAHAN scr.ewed you guys over again by calling pass plays for nearly every play of the second half again.
Kudos to the black shirts. I really believe they did the best they could do today and as far as I'm concerned they deserve the respect of the fans this week without question. The offense did what they where told to do, the problem of it being, it wasn't the right thing to do, and the only one to blame for this loss is CALLAHAN and his insane over reliance on passing every down in the second half.
My coaching grade is a super freakin F
Per tradition, we feel our players did their best, and even with this back, I am going to go out and celibrate their efforts.
Update :
I think this was a win for our players. They played very well for as long as they had gas. They actually played better than I expected. The coaching win goes to Texas, as Callahan once again panicked and went to passing on every down in the second half.
Callahan stated in post game interviews, " the players lost this game as they did not make big plays". I suggest that Callahan lost this game because he didn't coach worth a damn.
Had Callahan controlled the game clock by rushing and setting up the passing game, he would have prevented Texas from having as many scoring opportunities, our offense would have had a better chance to score, and our defense would have been fresher to the end.
Now that the Nebraska football program has completely imploded due to the highly suspect coaching and preparation by coach Callahan, and what has to be the most uninspired play in the history of the school by its players on both sides of the ball, fans are trying to find something to cheer for.
After the thumping by USC, fans didn't give up on the team. USC was supposed to be the big man on campus, and lets face it, they have much greater talent and coaching.
Then Mizz came along... This was a closer game in the minds of the fans, even though Mizz had better coaching and the talent was at least as good on paper if not better in some respects, the fans did their best to stay with the team as they had their collective butts handed to them.
Now comes OK state; again better coaching, stats just as good if not better than Nebraska's, mainly due to Nebraska's poor coaching and player performance over the previous weeks. However, fans held out VERY high hopes that this would be the big win the team needed to pull itself up from it's slump.
As the first quarter came to an end, the stadium, historically never empty until well after the last play, began to empty. As disgruntled fans made their way out of the stadium, the Nebraska players continued to implode, the unimaginably poor play of the once proud Black Shirt defense made avid fans literally sick. (I am not kidding here folks; some actually threw up)
It has also been greatly discussed; what, if anything, could be done for the team.
#1 Equip the receivers with butterfly nets. Maybe it will help them catch the ball! (This was a suggestion from a 4 year old holding a SpongeBob Squarepants net)
#2 lock Callahan in a closet, and beg the local champion peewee league coach to take over the helm. Lets face it; he couldn't do any worse at motivating and teaching basic ball control to these players.
#3 Just let the peewee league players take over at this point, they have shown considerably more fire and willingness to adapt and make the plays on both sides of the ball.
#4 Trump up some reason to end the season now before the boys destroy any hopes of recruiting any players worth snot in the future.
I can't even begin to list some of the other suggestions I have heard. The BLEEP monitor would blank so many words, the reader would not understand what the suggestions where.
So what does this mean for Nebraska? They have the worst coach in history when it comes to preparation and motivation of college football players. I'm serious, no team has the perfect roster, but the good teams go out and show the desire to win. A savage primal need, to do the best they can as a team and individually, that is completely lacking in this team. And as long as this situation continues, the wins will not be realized.
Now that many season ticket holders and students are unable to give away tickets, let alone sell their tickets. It is obvious that the only people who will continue to support the team by showing up for the games must somehow shield themselves from the open ridicule they will receive. To protect the emotional/professional/physical well-being of these loyal fans, It has been suggested that paper bags, red and or black depending upon the side of the ball you wish to show your support for, be sold at the gates, or given away at various locations, to protect the fans identity.
Well, this week’s embarrassment is over, or just beginning.
I guess I will have to go find myself a couple bags. Maybe a bag that is half red half black would work. I can't knock the teams QB, given what he has had to work with, he at least does appear to be trying. No props for the O-line when it comes to the running game, or the tipsy dropsy receiver corps however. Half black in memory of the defense that I used to know so well. The defense that made it easy for the team to win by busting heads, stuffing plays, and making turnovers... I sure miss those days. I hope the tradition that goes with that shirt will be upheld. NO more Gimmes...
I edited the spelling on this post with-out changing content. I really rushed it so it would be up with-in minutes of the games end and didn't take the time edit. I am a bit surprised and pleased by all the attention. Thank you.
