An Open Letter to Bill Callahan - Page 8

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

kcfan82 · 10-14-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

Stuff happens when boosters get mad. I don't know the story because I just got home. A coaching change would give me renewed optimism about the team heading into my trip this weekend.

You mean the optimism of that we'll be down another 4 years after our recruits and a few players bail, and we get to start over again?

**Bugeater** · 10-14-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfan82

You mean the optimism of that we'll be down another 4 years after our recruits and a few players bail, and we get to start over again?

Oh come on, are you serious? We can't get any worse.

**Bugeater** · 10-14-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfan82

Yeah, that would be a great interim decision, Osborne has already failed once at hiring a coach, he deserves a second shot.

Now you're being stupid. He did a helluva lot better job than Pedersen did.

kcfan82 · 10-14-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Now you're being stupid. He did a helluva lot better job than Pedersen did.

By hiring Solich?

Solich began the demise, he lost the 9 win streak when he went 7-7 among other things.

That was a guy Osborne hand picked for the job.

I'll stick with Callahan, give us a new DC or give us our defensive ends back from last year and we'll be fine.

ChiefaRoo · 10-14-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfan82

By hiring Solich?

Solich began the demise, he lost the 9 win streak when he went 7-7 among other things.

That was a guy Osborne hand picked for the job.

I'll stick with Callahan, give us a new DC or give us our defensive ends back from last year and we'll be fine.

Solich = Gunther Cunningham after Marty

InChiefsHeaven · 10-14-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfan82

By hiring Solich?

Solich began the demise, he lost the 9 win streak when he went 7-7 among other things.

That was a guy Osborne hand picked for the job.

I'll stick with Callahan, give us a new DC or give us our defensive ends back from last year and we'll be fine.

Still went to a bowl game. But I agree, Solich was showing serious mediocrity. Turns out, Callahan after 4 seasons looks worse than Solich. Time to cut off the bad leg...

**Bugeater** · 10-14-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfan82

By hiring Solich?

Solich began the demise, he lost the 9 win streak when he went 7-7 among other things.

That was a guy Osborne hand picked for the job.

I'll stick with Callahan, give us a new DC or give us our defensive ends back from last year and we'll be fine.

Eh, I'd rather not get into this now, but Solich made improvements after he overhauled his staff prior to the 2003 season. I find it hard to believe we'd be worse off now, especially with Bo Pelini as our DC. Callahan is a nincompoop.

And quit hanging around bigredboard.com.

Sam Hall · 10-14-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfan82

You mean the optimism of that we'll be down another 4 years after our recruits and a few players bail, and we get to start over again?

We can't worry about the recruits. This is bigger than one recruiting class. I don't want them if they don't want to be there. The recruits should know Callahan isn't the answer. The players obviously know.

**Saulbadguy** · 10-14-2007, 08:57 PM

Here is the playbook that scored 20 points in the last 2 games.

Sam Hall · 10-14-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcfan82

By hiring Solich?

Solich began the demise, he lost the 9 win streak when he went 7-7 among other things.

That was a guy Osborne hand picked for the job.

I'll stick with Callahan, give us a new DC or give us our defensive ends back from last year and we'll be fine.

His WCO is the worst offense I've ever seen. He's one of the worst coaches in Division I in terms of preparation and motivating his players.

Sam Hall · 10-14-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Here is the playbook that scored 20 points in the last 2 games.

I think the 12 plays we have, three of which are runs, are put on laminated cardboard in that book.

**alanm** · 10-14-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kcfan82

Yeah, that would be a great interim decision, Osborne has already failed once at hiring a coach, he deserves a second shot.

I hate to point out the obvious but Osborne was the Head coach and not the AD. He recommended Solich and Bill Byrnes who was the AD at the time agreed. Pedersen didn't come in until Byrnes left to take over the job at his old school Texas A+M.

PastorMikH · 10-14-2007, 09:09 PM

Personally I think this would be a great opportunity for Solari to move up to his own HC gig.

**alanm** · 10-14-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

Personally I think this would be a great opportunity for Solari to move up to his own HC gig.

Uh... No.

I'd prefer Kumrie waaaaaaaaaaaaay before Solari.

**Skip Towne** · 10-14-2007, 09:15 PM

I just hope they don't come after Ron Prince.

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