Comments on: Fire Bill Callahan – The 2006 Edition http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/ Husker football blog by Huskers Fans, for Husker Fans. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:06:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: bigredfred http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1981 bigredfred Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:58:53 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1981 Where is your proof of a 'right direction'?? Funny how you can throw out the window what BC has done, Worst loss in NU history, first losing season since 61, first NU coach to refer to opponents and fans as 'f****king hillbillies' while still ON THE FIELD, first NU coach to harass an official on the field with the throat slash gesture, first NU coach who refers to players going elsewhere as 'prima donnas', first NU coach to ruin the dreams of Nebraska youth who dreamed of playing for NU via the walk on program, first NU coach to receive a RAISE after a losing season,etc.. Now we have an out of state foreigner, kicked out of the NFL by his own players after a humiliating 2nd season with the raiders, AND we pay him in excess of 2 million dollars a year - almost 2 times more than we paid anyone else previously. Funny how you can look at all the humiliating things even in this the 3rd year of the experiment and call it 'heading in the right direction'??!! This year- running out the clock on national TV while behind 3 scores, folks looking for us to showcase the WCO and we kept the ball on the ground to keep them(USC) from scoring so much,( what class) , KU racking up almost 600 yards against us IN LINCOLN, getting blown away by a non ranked OSU team, using every trick play in the book to put away Colorado when we could have used those plays and the element of surprise to beat OU this week in the CCG, we can go on and on and on , but you will only see what you want to see I guess... In case you haven't checked yet this year, the BIG 12 is ranked 6th. Look where the BIG 12 was during Frank's tenure. Better yet, take a look at how many BIG 12 teams were in the top 10 during the seasons Frank coached. Compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. Frank spent most of his life as a husker and he was one helluva husker. We owe it to him to measure BC with the same yardstick as we did him. Keep in mind that Frank Solich EARNED his husker jersey. I think we all bought BC his. Where is your proof of a ‘right direction’?? Funny how you can throw out the window what BC has done, Worst loss in NU history, first losing season since 61, first NU coach to refer to opponents and fans as ‘f****king hillbillies’ while still ON THE FIELD, first NU coach to harass an official on the field with the throat slash gesture, first NU coach who refers to players going elsewhere as ‘prima donnas’, first NU coach to ruin the dreams of Nebraska youth who dreamed of playing for NU via the walk on program, first NU coach to receive a RAISE after a losing season,etc..

Now we have an out of state foreigner, kicked out of the NFL by his own players after a humiliating 2nd season with the raiders, AND we pay him in excess of 2 million dollars a year – almost 2 times more than we paid anyone else previously. Funny how you can look at all the humiliating things even in this the 3rd year of the experiment and call it ‘heading in the right direction’??!! This year- running out the clock on national TV while behind 3 scores, folks looking for us to showcase the WCO and we kept the ball on the ground to keep them(USC) from scoring so much,( what class) , KU racking up almost 600 yards against us IN LINCOLN, getting blown away by a non ranked OSU team, using every trick play in the book to put away Colorado when we could have used those plays and the element of surprise to beat OU this week in the CCG, we can go on and on and on , but you will only see what you want to see I guess…

In case you haven’t checked yet this year, the BIG 12 is ranked 6th. Look where the BIG 12 was during Frank’s tenure. Better yet, take a look at how many BIG 12 teams were in the top 10 during the seasons Frank coached. Compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. Frank spent most of his life as a husker and he was one helluva husker. We owe it to him to measure BC with the same yardstick as we did him. Keep in mind that Frank Solich EARNED his husker jersey. I think we all bought BC his.

]]> By: nemajordude http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 nemajordude Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:50:21 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1975 Shawn says that Cally told recruits "not to expect the Huskers to play to win", where did that come from? I follow the boards as time allows, and I've never seen that. I'm not Callahan lover or hater, but I do know that CFB has changed. I also believe that we were NOT heading in a good direction with Solich. When I think about reasons for the change, all I have to do is remember 63-36. Yes, Cally's had worse losses, but we are heading in the right direction. You and your site are not doing "Husker Nation" any favors. Shawn says that Cally told recruits “not to expect the Huskers to play to win”, where did that come from? I follow the boards as time allows, and I’ve never seen that. I’m not Callahan lover or hater, but I do know that CFB has changed. I also believe that we were NOT heading in a good direction with Solich. When I think about reasons for the change, all I have to do is remember 63-36. Yes, Cally’s had worse losses, but we are heading in the right direction. You and your site are not doing “Husker Nation” any favors.

]]> By: bigredfred http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1825 bigredfred Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:29:26 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1825 Often on websites we hear people talk about 'loyal fans' , and it seems that some folks think different things when they hear that term. For me it means loyalty to the program, what it was and what it stood for. For me, it was never totally about WINS vs LOSSES, it was more about HOW we won (and lost) that I miss. I am sad for NU football now for what we lost 3 years ago, so I am wondering if I am no longer a 'loyal fan'? Maybe there are those who are 'loyal' no matter waht the state of affairs of Husker Nation. Sadly for me it's not that easy. Often on websites we hear people talk about ‘loyal fans’ , and it seems that some folks think different things when they hear that term. For me it means loyalty to the program, what it was and what it stood for. For me, it was never totally about WINS vs LOSSES, it was more about HOW we won (and lost) that I miss. I am sad for NU football now for what we lost 3 years ago, so I am wondering if I am no longer a ‘loyal fan’? Maybe there are those who are ‘loyal’ no matter waht the state of affairs of Husker Nation. Sadly for me it’s not that easy.

]]> By: Shawn http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1794 Shawn Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:11:32 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1794 Wow, I think it is ridiculous for fans to follow and support the team blindly. Even former players are questioning the repeated statements by the coaching staff that Nebraska is lacking in talent. College footall is a different game than it was 10 years ago and you'd be crazy to think that anyone will see a repeat of what Nebraska accomplished in the late 90s. But telling recruits who were in attendance at the USC game not to expect the Huskers to play to win, the numerous times it has appeared the coaching staff has given up in blowout games, and the inconsistencies surrounding play calling (and the apparent lack of game-planning). That is what pisses people off about Billy Boy and staff. Wow, I think it is ridiculous for fans to follow and support the team blindly.

Even former players are questioning the repeated statements by the coaching staff that Nebraska is lacking in talent.

College footall is a different game than it was 10 years ago and you’d be crazy to think that anyone will see a repeat of what Nebraska accomplished in the late 90s.

But telling recruits who were in attendance at the USC game not to expect the Huskers to play to win, the numerous times it has appeared the coaching staff has given up in blowout games, and the inconsistencies surrounding play calling (and the apparent lack of game-planning). That is what pisses people off about Billy Boy and staff.

]]> By: wow http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1791 wow Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:56:04 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1791 wow fire another coach?...nebraska exspects too much out of our guys..look at rutgers...the big come up...nebraskas havin its down years..and these so called long time fans..and fans when we won a lot...thats not a loyal fan.. wow fire another coach?…nebraska exspects too much out of our guys..look at rutgers…the big come up…nebraskas havin its down years..and these so called long time fans..and fans when we won a lot…thats not a loyal fan..

]]> By: Administrator http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1762 Administrator Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:25:36 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1762 Not that I am a big Frank Solich fan, but I wonder when people are going to notice that he took a very, very bad Ohio team to the top of the MAC-East in his second season. Granted, they have a 1 game lead with 2 games to play -- against two teams who are a combined 2-10 in conference play (and combined 3-16 on the season). And could possible take them to their first bowl game in 38 years... Not that I am a big Frank Solich fan, but I wonder when people are going to notice that he took a very, very bad Ohio team to the top of the MAC-East in his second season. Granted, they have a 1 game lead with 2 games to play — against two teams who are a combined 2-10 in conference play (and combined 3-16 on the season).

And could possible take them to their first bowl game in 38 years…

]]> By: Leighton http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1761 Leighton Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:51:20 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1761 Yep...it's as if all of Bill's supporters don't want to be wrong so they back him at all costs. I point out to these people, that while VERY upset at Solich's firing, I was willing to give the coach a chance. I was turned off after going 5-6 with the same talent as the 10-3 season. I even attended the KU game that year and found myself rooting for KU because they were playing hard. Just so people know, I am was a HUGE NU fan. I still have games from the early 90's on dvd (close to 40 of em.) Yep…it’s as if all of Bill’s supporters don’t want to be wrong so they back him at all costs. I point out to these people, that while VERY upset at Solich’s firing, I was willing to give the coach a chance. I was turned off after going 5-6 with the same talent as the 10-3 season. I even attended the KU game that year and found myself rooting for KU because they were playing hard. Just so people know, I am was a HUGE NU fan. I still have games from the early 90′s on dvd (close to 40 of em.)

]]> By: Bill http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1756 Bill Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:09:43 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1756 Nebraska fans deserve better, much better. I hate hearing about long time supporters who are giving up, but couldnt we see this coming 3 years ago? How long will 'fans' brag about Callahan's #1 recruiting classes ony to watch BC rely on Solich recruits? And watch Callahan as he is unable to grow talent in these players? Charlie Weiss and Urban Meyer turned their teams around fast. Solich turned the Huskers around in one year only to be fired - then he arrives at Ohio and in his second year is on a winning streak! The excuses are over, this experiment has failed. Bill Must Go (and Steve too). Nebraska fans deserve better, much better. I hate hearing about long time supporters who are giving up, but couldnt we see this coming 3 years ago?

How long will ‘fans’ brag about Callahan’s #1 recruiting classes ony to watch BC rely on Solich recruits? And watch Callahan as he is unable to grow talent in these players?

Charlie Weiss and Urban Meyer turned their teams around fast. Solich turned the Huskers around in one year only to be fired – then he arrives at Ohio and in his second year is on a winning streak!

The excuses are over, this experiment has failed. Bill Must Go (and Steve too).

]]> By: steve http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1591 steve Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:47:48 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1591 In a year and a half, Mike Gundy took an average Oklahoma State team to the level where they can compete in the Big12 south with with a philosophy of recruiting character over talent. It took 1 year for Urban Meyer to turn around Florida. The problem with Nebraska isn't talent. It is 100% coaching. Callahan is not the right fit for Nebraska and neither is Steve Pederson. In a year and a half, Mike Gundy took an average Oklahoma State team to the level where they can compete in the Big12 south with with a philosophy of recruiting character over talent.

It took 1 year for Urban Meyer to turn around Florida.

The problem with Nebraska isn’t talent. It is 100% coaching. Callahan is not the right fit for Nebraska and neither is Steve Pederson.

]]> By: Bugeater http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1590 Bugeater Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:26:31 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2006/10/30/fire-bill-callahan-the-2006-edition/#comment-1590 Nice work with the repeating Ls. We might also start calling him Bill Loserhan. Unless he runs the table from here. Then we can be gentlemen again. Nice work with the repeating Ls.

We might also start calling him Bill Loserhan.

Unless he runs the table from here. Then we can be gentlemen again.

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