The Keller Plan
As an undergrad at the University of Nebraska, I took an introduction to Psychology course on the "Keller Plan". It involved studying on your own (no classroom instruction) and taking tests as a way to easily get an A and get three or four credits.
Now Bill Callahan has his own Keller plan, which also seems like a shortcut to success. Sam Keller joined the Huskers after a highly publicized departure from Arizona State. Keller, a senior, was considered among the top pro prospects one year from now. Last season, he was averaging more than 300 yards and 3 TD's a game passing in a BCS conference. He brings that experience to Nebraska and with one year to learn will have the opportunity to lead the Huskers in 2007. Assuming Keller can avoid the pitfalls he had at ASU, it makes what seemed like a rebuilding year look like a real chance to compete with the top teams in the country. But that is a big assumption.
There is no such thing as a can't-miss prospect in college football. Yes, Keller has all the physical tools and has proven he can be productive on the field. Off the field, Keller will need to win the respect of his coaches and teammates. Otherwise, he could end up just another wasted talent.
A change of address can do wonders for a player (see Taylor, Zac). So it's certainly reasonable to believe that things could work out very well for Keller in 2007. While there is plenty of excitement for Nebraska fans in 2006, there is now some reason for optimism in 2007 as well.
From Callahan's perspective, it seems pretty easy. They didn't need to spend 12 months or more chasing down this prospect. They landed him in just a matter of days. If 2007 goes as well as many of us hope, Callahan may find his Keller plan as nice a shortcut as I did.
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