Pelini's time in Nebraska running out?

[Psyblast]

1. Give up five straight touchdowns, get blown off your own field by UCLA.

2. Spit in the face of one of the program's icons when he speaks out about the on-field performance: http://sports.omaha.com/2013/09/16/p.../#.UjfMt7zhH-Y

3. Have it surface that you really, really hate the fans of your program (convenient timing on this). http://deadsp.in/1ejlIrp (NSFW, language)

4. Token, paint-by-numbers apology: http://espn.go.com/college-football/...fane-rant-fans

He's already been on thin ice with the fanbase because of the gradual regression of Nebraska's defense into a puddle of goo, along with spectacularly mediocre recruiting (which goes beyond the fact that it's difficult to recruit to Lincoln; Pelini just doesn't like it). At this point I'm not sure if Pelini hates it in Lincoln more than the fans hate Pelini BEING in Lincoln.

Bad luck for Nebraska...possibly hunting for a coach in the same offseason as USC and Texas? Ouch.

[bad_philanthropy]

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Well, Scott Frost has impressed so far. I know there are some Husker fans who would welcome him home. Not sure how it would rate as a hire in reality, but it's certainly been talked about as the eventual post-Pelini hire in certain circles.

[Sportsbuck]

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To think, if not for fortuitous timing with Urban Meyer, this guy would've likely been the head man in Columbus...

[canesfins]

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I would be baffled if Nebraska, USC, and Texas all arent looking for a new coach this offseason.

[TheNumber35]

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But but but...Pelini recruited Taylor Martinez. And isn't that all that matters?

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[superjames1992]

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T-Magic's love for the fans cancels out Pelini's hatred. We're okay.

[OmahaKnights]

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The more this goes on, the more this is shaping up to be like 2007 with Callahan. Unfortunately, I don't see any hot up-and-comers this offseason. Pelini needs to leave, but who will replace him?

He's already been on thin ice with the fanbase because of the gradual regression of Nebraska's defense into a puddle of goo, along with spectacularly mediocre recruiting (which goes beyond the fact that it's difficult to recruit to Lincoln; Pelini just doesn't like it).

The problem's not even the defense as much as the offense. There's NFL talent at multiple positions, and the playcalling has been suspect all year. When your defense is reeling, maybe it's not a good time to start running gadget plays like PA read options into bubble screens and slinging the rock with a QB that's never been a good drop-back passer. To get skunked in the second half is what's really inexcusable. The defensive playcalling may have sucked as well, but when your guys barely have time to take a sip of Gatorade in between drives, what are you supposed to do?

[Watson]

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If he is fired, Pelini will virtually go to his first choice and fall softly. Nebraska will not.

[TheShizNo1]

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I don't mind what he said to Frazier. What is he supposed to do? Fire everyone or bring Frazier in for a talk?

If what he said about the fans was supposed to be off the record, still don't blame him. Just got caught.

And Nebraska hasn't been Nebraska since the 90's. Time for Nebraska fans to face reality.

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[RebelHog]

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They could always try and get Houston Nutt again lol

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[taylor34]

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If he is fired, Pelini will virtually go to his first choice and fall softly. Nebraska will not.

Assistant coach yes, head coach no. He hasn't been a particularly awesome head coach overall.

His big problem is that he refuses to adjust his defensive scheme, no matter what the situation. Every time we play a running qb, it's a sure loss. Never accounts for him, just allows him to run wild. I think that's why fans are so frustrated, it's not the overall record, the losses, profanity, etc, but it's the way we're losing, in spectacular fashion in the same way almost every time. Like this year, you look at the schedule, you just pencil in losses to UCLA and Michigan because they have running qb's. Only times we've ever been successful is when we manage to hurt the qb (ohio st 2 years ago, michigan last year).

I heard someone put it best a while back, the problem is that he's not good enough to get us to a Big 10 championship level, but at the same time he's not bad enough to fire. So it's this weird situation where we get stomped once or twice a season in embarrassing fashion, but yet still win 10 games.

Would Nebraska take a step back if he was fired? It would totally depend on who came in after him. I could totally see someone coming in and making us Big 10 title contenders immediately, but also could see someone coming in and going .500 if it was the wrong hire. My guess is that he'll make it through this year, but next year is probably going to be his undoing when the offense can no longer make up for the lackluster defense. Of course with Martinez being hurt, that may speed up the process a year because if we have to play our backups we're screwed.

[OSUFan_88]

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They could always try and get Houston Nutt again lol

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Not sure Arkansas should be laughing at anyone's coaching misfortunes.

[jonpt]

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Not sure Arkansas should be laughing at anyone's coaching misfortunes.

Don't think Arkansas is laughing. Pretty sure that was one fan and not all of Arkansas. Also pretty ironic for an Ohio State fan to call out an Arkansas fan after their vacated Sugar Bowl win vs Ark. because of Tressel.

[seasprite]

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UT has the market cornered as far as coaching misfortunes go





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[OSUFan_88]

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Don't think Arkansas is laughing. Pretty sure that was one fan and not all of Arkansas. Also pretty ironic for an Ohio State fan to call out an Arkansas fan after their vacated Sugar Bowl win vs Ark. because of Tressel.

Not sure how that is either ironic, or that I was calling out all of Arkansas.

I suppose it is ironic that my team beat your team?