They're definitely similar coaches. I would have loved Riley here. I think that's the kind of guy CU needs for this stage of the reclamation project.
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Mike Riley to Nebraska
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They're definitely similar coaches. I would have loved Riley here. I think that's the kind of guy CU needs for this stage of the reclamation project.
Beavers don't have horns, gotta get those teeth out boys.
If someone's comparing HCMM to Riley, we must have a heck of a coach.
ahoelsken
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Riley is a good coach, and I see why he's leaving OSU, but this move makes no sense for Nebraska unless they wanted the furthest thing from the Angry Muppet they could find or got turned down by the guy they really wanted. I don't see him doing much better than the Angry Muppet.
CVilleBuff
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From what I've seen, it's at least 60/40 Beav fans thinking Riley moving on is a good thing. Unreal how a program with 30 straight losing seasons not so long ago could not realize what OSU's ceiling is and that Riley hit it.
That is a surprise. Thought he was pretty well thought of. It's a jungle out there I tell ya.
Yep, they are just happy that another team did what their Admin would not do. May be a disaster beyond what they thought was already low level play (and they do compare themselves to the Ducks). The Beavs next hire will tell much about how committed they are and whether they are in it to win or not. They may not have much of a choice either because it is going to be hard to attract a top tier assistant or a successful mid major coach that wants to move up. Better spot though than Ft Fun. At least it is P5
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CVilleBuff
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It may be a case of a vocal minority/some bitterness over a 2-7 Pac season. However, I think the biggest issue of all is probably Oregon being the in-state rival. It has caused Riley doing so much with so little to not seem good enough to many of them. I'm far removed from OR, I was just gauging them over message boards/other commentary sections. Lot of "It was time for Riley to move on" "Riley could never get us to the next level" sentiment being tossed about.
BeavBuff47
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I'm confused by all those suggesting that OSU fans were crazy for wanting change. Its not like they were killing it these last few years. Missed bowls 3 of the last 5 years. Lost to Sac St and Eastern Washington in 2011/13. 2-14 in conference last two years. Haven't beat oregon since 2007. Riley almost never makes changes in the staff despite recurrent problems/deficiencies. Consistently ranked near the bottom of the pac-12 in recruiting.
I think most Beaver fans understand that OSU will never be a national powerhouse. But I don't think that means they should accept the above, year after year.
Not only that, but OSU was forced to keep Riley because of his contract. The buyout was $14 Million. Lifetime contract. Expired in 2021...and got extended by 1 year for every year he made a bowl game going forward. That irked a lot of people, especially since Riley has looked a bit despondent the past couple years. There was little incentive.
Riley has a very good football mind, and even better character. But I also believe a change in scenery was necessary for both parties.
I think most Beaver fans understand that OSU will never be a national powerhouse. But I don't think that means they should accept the above, year after year.
Not only that, but OSU was forced to keep Riley because of his contract. The buyout was $14 Million. Lifetime contract. Expired in 2021...and got extended by 1 year for every year he made a bowl game going forward. That irked a lot of people, especially since Riley has looked a bit despondent the past couple years. There was little incentive.
Riley has a very good football mind, and even better character. But I also believe a change in scenery was necessary for both parties.
OSU has three 3 star recruits that show CU offers: an OL, a Safety, and a TE. Any interest?
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BeavBuff47
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Are you sure? Riley was 10-42 against top 25 teams during his time at OSU. Pelini 9-17. Sure Pelini had more talent, so maybe you could argue that Riley may have had a better record in his shoes...and thats what we're about to find out.
BuffAlum2007
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Riley's first order of business will be to educate his players on the dangers of trying to take selfies with rabid raccoons...
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf...trying-to-take-picture-with-it-143943654.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf...trying-to-take-picture-with-it-143943654.html
Yeah, not any better today. In fact they are all getting worse and turning into grumpy cat. This is not sitting well with them at all.
Dumbass. Proceeds to kill the raccoon after it bites him trying protect itself.
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Seriously! **** that guy. The raccoon was alive and fine moments before he needed his selfie picture taken. If this was a dog the guy would be finished and possibly in jail.
Plus doesn't the some of my best friends are coons seem a little racial? I guess these are the same people who think chanting RED POWER is okay.
Right? If that was a Buff, he'd be having to issue a public apology today.
Raccoons are like snakes, evil, but I'd like that one since he bit a Nub.
Late to the party, but four thoughts
1. No HC that coached a team in the Pac 10 is now the HC of that school in the Pac 12.
2. nubs fired Pelini for not winning a conference title in 8 years. They hired a guy who hasn't won a conference title in 14 'Grover Cleveland' seasons at OSU (psst... he won double digit games once... when they had a 13 game regular season)
3. I get the impression that Riley loves coaching, but I also thought that he'd be at OSU forever. This could have been his last chance a big payday at his age. Maybe this is his retirement job?
4. OSU fans were hoping to can Riley. As someone said, be careful what you wish for. On Riley’s part, this may be a move like Cuonzo Martin at Tennessee (although not nearly as cold-blooded).
1. No HC that coached a team in the Pac 10 is now the HC of that school in the Pac 12.
2. nubs fired Pelini for not winning a conference title in 8 years. They hired a guy who hasn't won a conference title in 14 'Grover Cleveland' seasons at OSU (psst... he won double digit games once... when they had a 13 game regular season)
3. I get the impression that Riley loves coaching, but I also thought that he'd be at OSU forever. This could have been his last chance a big payday at his age. Maybe this is his retirement job?
4. OSU fans were hoping to can Riley. As someone said, be careful what you wish for. On Riley’s part, this may be a move like Cuonzo Martin at Tennessee (although not nearly as cold-blooded).
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Hmmm....
Another report today had Orgeron interested in the HC job at UNLV.
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Am I the only one that thinks people look less intelligent as soon as they don the husker gear?
Agree, typical cornhole inbred behavior.
Yeah, actually sounds like its a bunch of nothing.
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Not really. He is going to have a very hard sell getting West coast players to come to a hole like Lincoln and the B1G. He won't be able to guarantee at least one game on the west coast each year. I guess he could sell playing November games in places like Iowa City, Lincoln, Minneapolis, Ann Arbor, Columbus and Madison. Which sounds fun.