An Open Letter to Bill Callahan

Sam Hall · 01:00 PM

Dear Coach Callahan,

I have a lot to say to you. I'd like to know why your version of the West Coast Offense tanks when your team plays against tough competition. The problem about tonight is Missouri's defense isn't supposed to be tough. You made the Tigers' defense look like the Baltimore Ravens' defense. Coach, I think you rely too much on yards after the catch. I don't think your version of the West Coast Offense works in college football. Jerry Rice and Rich Gannon don't play for Nebraska. Open up the play book and get creative with both runs and passes.

You don't seem to be a good motivator, coach. I have not seen any leadership from players and coaches. What happened against Ball State? I know your team beat the little guy, whereas other teams have not, but you put me on the edge of sheer embarrassment. You scared the shit out of me, coach. A loss to Ball State would have been the worst loss in the program's history, and Nebraska has been playing football since 1890.

Can you please replace defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove after the season? I know he's your buddy, but we need an aggressive scheme on defense.

I thought you were progressing the program, but I am no longer sure. I've defended you to the point of getting blasted by other people. I've dealt with the shit because I thought you could turn around the program. Coach, I think you would make a great used car salesmen. You emphasize recruiting, and the team does have talent, but all Husker fans deserve better results on the field.

Coach, you just received a contract extension. Use the time you've bought yourself and make something happen. I'll be at the Texas A&M game in two weeks. I can't help but think I wasted more than $750 on two nights at the Embassy Suites, because our season is over, unless Missouri blows their biggest opportunity to win the North. I'm not counting on it.

Even then, why would it matter? Why travel to San Antonio if the team would get crushed by Oklahoma? That is not progress.

Sincerely, Big Red Ryan or Sam Hall or whatever

**Bugeater** · 10-06-2007, 10:08 PM

He doesn't give a shit, his job is safe. This is the way it's going to be until some major housecleaning gets done, from the chancellor on down.

Molitoth · 10-06-2007, 10:10 PM

This is pathetic.

Molitoth · 10-06-2007, 10:10 PM

The game, i mean. Not the letter.

kstater · 10-07-2007, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

He doesn't give a shit, his job is safe.

I wouldn't be so sure of that. You think he gets canned if they don't win out?

**Skip Towne** · 10-07-2007, 07:44 AM

It might be a good idea to ensure a quality coach will take that job before you can Callahan. You forgot to do that last time.

Lancetastic · 10-07-2007, 08:34 AM

I'm just curious why Nebraska deserves better than this?

**Bugeater** · 10-07-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kstater

I wouldn't be so sure of that. You think he gets canned if they don't win out?

No, I don't. I'm not sure he'll get canned if he loses out.

teedubya · 10-06-2007, 10:19 PM

Nebraska was dooooomed the moment they hired a Raiders retread. Seriously, wtf were they thinking?

Sam Hall · 10-06-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RunRunPassPunt

Nebraska was dooooomed the moment they hired a Raiders retread. Seriously, wtf were they thinking?

That gets into my car salesmen bit about bringing the WCO to Nebraska and recruiting.

**Bugeater** · 10-06-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RunRunPassPunt

Nebraska was dooooomed the moment they hired a Raiders retread. Seriously, wtf were they thinking?

You'll have to ask our jackass AD that question. Here's his e-mail address:

steve@huskers.com

Sam Hall · 10-06-2007, 10:30 PM

My letter could be a work in progress.

Sam Hall · 10-06-2007, 10:35 PM

No amount of Matt Davison talk will change what happened tonight.

Coach · 10-06-2007, 10:39 PM

If I was a Husker fan, I would just ask for his resignation, period.

Sam Hall · 10-06-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

If I was a Husker fan, I would just ask for his resignation, period.

Another transition isn't the answer right now. I want Cosgrove gone after the season, and give Callahan one more year to show something. It's a bad situation no matter what.

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Sam Hall UNSTOPPABLE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KC area Casino cash: $9895185	An Open Letter to Bill Callahan Dear Coach Callahan, I have a lot to say to you. I'd like to know why your version of the West Coast Offense tanks when your team plays against tough competition. The problem about tonight is Missouri's defense isn't supposed to be tough. You made the Tigers' defense look like the Baltimore Ravens' defense. Coach, I think you rely too much on yards after the catch. I don't think your version of the West Coast Offense works in college football. Jerry Rice and Rich Gannon don't play for Nebraska. Open up the play book and get creative with both runs and passes. You don't seem to be a good motivator, coach. I have not seen any leadership from players and coaches. What happened against Ball State? I know your team beat the little guy, whereas other teams have not, but you put me on the edge of sheer embarrassment. You scared the shit out of me, coach. A loss to Ball State would have been the worst loss in the program's history, and Nebraska has been playing football since 1890. Can you please replace defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove after the season? I know he's your buddy, but we need an aggressive scheme on defense. I thought you were progressing the program, but I am no longer sure. I've defended you to the point of getting blasted by other people. I've dealt with the shit because I thought you could turn around the program. Coach, I think you would make a great used car salesmen. You emphasize recruiting, and the team does have talent, but all Husker fans deserve better results on the field. Coach, you just received a contract extension. Use the time you've bought yourself and make something happen. I'll be at the Texas A&M game in two weeks. I can't help but think I wasted more than $750 on two nights at the Embassy Suites, because our season is over, unless Missouri blows their biggest opportunity to win the North. I'm not counting on it. Even then, why would it matter? Why travel to San Antonio if the team would get crushed by Oklahoma? That is not progress. Sincerely, Big Red Ryan or Sam Hall or whatever Last edited by Sam Hall; 08-07-2008 at 01:00 PM..
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