Samuel McKewon of Nebraska State Paper displays his versatility, range and fairness in a piece about Callahan’s strengths. Don’t fret, he still says BC’s a poor fit for the Huskers, but before he does, he generously assesses the man’s contributions to the program.

  • A clean program that graduates its players
  • Modernization of Offense
  • Expansion of Recruiting
  • Clinics/camps
  • Zac Taylor
  • “Restore The Order”/Remember The Alamo
  • Screen passes
  • The opening drive against Auburn
  • Shawn Watson
  • His fortitude

On this last point, McKewon writes, “Truth is, Callahan’s suffered slings and arrows this year - both at home and abroad - that would have sent many coaches heading for a plush, cash-laden exit called a buyout or, even worse, into a snide, immature rage.”

He also writes, “Nebraskans are smart. Very smart, independent and loyal. They pay attention, they analyze and they rarely forget.”

Ain’t that the truth.