Carl Pelini to FAU
According to ESPN, Carl Pelini has agreed to become FAU's new head coach. This, of course, leave a vacancy at Defensive coordinator at Nebraska. The name that seems at the top of the list is Mike Stoops, who is apparently good friends with Bo Pelini. This could create an interesting bidding war between Nebraska and OSU.
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:39 AM ^
I was looking forward to repeatedly kick Nebraska's defense's ass for years to come.
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:42 AM ^
FAU was THE worst offensive team in the nation this year. You'd think they would want to hire a more offensive-minded coach.
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:53 AM ^
you can't lose a football game if the other team doesn't score.
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:56 AM ^
That's deep
December 2nd, 2011 at 3:16 PM ^
You can't win a football game if you can't stop the other team.
December 2nd, 2011 at 2:00 PM ^
Well, their offense is almost certainly going to get better. A coordinator would be just as good as a coach in that regard.
Also, I'd be reluctant, if I were a good offensive guy, to be the head coach at a school with a rock bottom offense. If they don't have talent, you're gonna look bad no matter what.
December 2nd, 2011 at 5:52 PM ^
Thank God Mattison didn't have that opinion from a defensive perspective.
December 2nd, 2011 at 2:36 PM ^
suspenders. We will miss you Howard.
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:47 AM ^
against OSU. And isn't Stoops an Ohio guy?
Maybe Bo will be his own DC, not uncommon for the HC to take on one of the coordinator roles
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:53 AM ^
Neb will hire someone to make the max # of coaches, for recruiting and everything else. I don't doubt that Bo might call the defensive plays though.
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:58 AM ^
Being the DC would cut into his "raging at the QB" time. So I don't see that happening.
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:56 PM ^
I wonder if there is really any stock to the "home team" theory? I ask this, because Bob, Mike, and Mark Stoops all were born in Ohio, yes, but all 3 also played college ball at Iowa.
I would hope that if a kid commited to a university, that he truly be committed, considering all the time and effort on the field and in the classroom.
Otherwise logic says, we have Denard coaching at Florida or FSU because hes a "Florida guy" or Lewan going to Ariz or ASU because he's an "Arizona guy." Dogs and cats living together...MASS HYSTERIA!!
December 2nd, 2011 at 3:21 PM ^
I'd have to root for MSU cause I'm a Lansing guy.
December 2nd, 2011 at 3:37 PM ^
It can be a curse. The University administration can convince itself that a success local born coach will never leave. Because he has roots in the area and this is his home. Then they refuse to give him more money for assistant pay and facilities, so he leaves WVU and comes to Michigan. It all depends on the lens through which your roots are viewed. Sometimes people think they have you by the balls and neglect your needs. Sometimes they celebrate your homecoming. It can be a curse or a blessing.
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:05 PM ^
of his head exploding.
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:14 PM ^
You'd think he could have gone for a more high profile job, despite his lack of HC experience
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:20 PM ^
has to look great on a resume no doubt.
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:22 PM ^
or Bradley ever get the chance to coach again??? I'm not sure what either has really done wrong, especially Bradley....
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:37 PM ^
I think Bradley should really be looked at for some of the top coordinator openings. Even the smaller HC jobs should give him a shot
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:48 PM ^
all those coaches knew. they are all culpable, imo.
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:36 PM ^
Nebraska can reproduce asexually.
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:53 PM ^
Hot Carl.
December 2nd, 2011 at 1:15 PM ^
And a MilkShake.
December 2nd, 2011 at 3:41 PM ^
and a meatwad
December 2nd, 2011 at 6:50 PM ^
Some FAU students are actually excited. My little cousin and his friends are like "We can win the Sun Belt in 2 yrs". Aim low, people.
December 2nd, 2011 at 6:53 PM ^
YAY! PARTICIPANT RIBBON!