Bo Pelini
Can Pelini cure October woes?
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March 10, 2010 by
I know it's only March, but I want to talk about October. As spring football approaches you can already feel the excitement building around this 2010 team. Most people consider Nebraska a strong Big 12 championship contender which, in most...
Bo Gets a Raise
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February 17, 2010 by
With all the chatter about a pay increase for Carl Pelini, it didn't sound like NU head coach Bo Pelini was going to see a raise this year. But he did, from $1.851 million to $2.1 million. Given that Nebraska...
Bo says Nebraska's back. Now what?
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January 5, 2010 by
There were a lot of uncharacteristic things about Nebraska's 33-0 Holiday Bowl victory. An offense that looked loose and was attacking rather than battening down the hatches. Zac Lee, who was probably in contention for worst running QB in the...
As a fan, Pelini should understand
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October 23, 2009 by
In a non-football context, the most interesting thing about Bo Pelini might be that he's a fan of the Cleveland Indians. It's not that there aren't other coaches out there who are avid fans of professional sports franchises or sports...
Pelini Champion of Nebraska Economy
College football seems relatively unimportant in the grand scheme of things. But as the dollars involved in the game have grown, so has the power of the game to transform lives. The tuition, room, and board that a college scholarship...
Learning a little about the head coach 140 characters at a time
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May 26, 2009 by
There are two kinds of people in the world right now: Those who are already using Twitter and those that think it's the dumbest idea they've ever heard. Made to choose, I would've slated Bo Pelini for the latter category...
Changing the Culture
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April 16, 2009 by
When Bo Pelini took the helm as head football coach at the University of Nebraska one of the things he said he needed to do was to change the culture. When you talk about something as nebulous and abstract as...
“What do you think?”
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April 10, 2009 by
We are in week three of spring ball and Bo has unleashed his fury. It came after Wednesday’s practice. The patented “what do you think?” I am thankful that I haven’t asked a question that Bo thought was stupid. And...
“The Process� Requires Baby Steps
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March 12, 2009 by
The Huskers are working hard during the offseason to build on the momentum from last season. With spring practice soon approaching, we will once again get to grace ourselves with some patented Bo lingo. One of his most common phrases...
Honeymoon Extended
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January 2, 2009 by
New coaching hires generally enjoy a honeymoon when they take over a program, particularly ones where the predecessors were fired for underperformance. Such was the case with Bo Pelini. While bad losses to Missouri and Oklahoma could have ended the...
When it rains, it pours
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November 30, 2008 by
It took 57 yards but the Husker football team had plenty to be thankful for after Friday's victory over Colorado at Memorial Stadium. The good news didn't stop there. After a wild weekend in college football, the Huskers continue to...
Plug 'N Play Linebackers
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November 20, 2008 by
It was a gift that made perfect sense. We’ve all probably played Pacman and Dig Dug at the cool Showbiz birthday party as kids (those animated stage characters still give me nightmares). But in a Nobel Peace Prize-deserving invention, by...
Bo is One Tough Customer
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November 12, 2008 by
On the field, Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini share vastly different approaches to handling game situations. Tom Osborne is revered as a stoic, faith-driven man with a calming influence that reminds most people of a grandfather. He never got too...
Moving On
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November 2, 2008 by
Yesterday obviously didn’t go well. As a weatherman by day, I can honestly say that was the first time I’ve seen a snowball form in 70 degree weather. The game got out of hand before I made it to back...
How DID They Do It?: New Coaches in Year 1 at Rebuilding National Programs
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October 1, 2008 by
Facts are facts: Nebraska should be 3-3 after six games this season. Based on what we've seen thus far, you have to hunt and dig to find realistic reasons Nebraska should beat either Missouri or Texas Tech. Odds are they...
Bo Makes Freshman Mistakes
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September 27, 2008 by
One of Husker fans' favorite pastimes in the wake of loss is to second-guess the head coach. It's cathartic, even if it's a bit unfair. Let me make it clear. I'm still glad Bo Pelini is NU's head coach. Nevertheless,...
Are Mobile Quarterbacks Pelini’s Kryptonite?
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September 19, 2008 by
Bo Pelini is still sitting squarely in his honeymoon period as Nebraska’s head coach. To listen to some fans, you’d think that he’ll go 14-0 for the next ten years. But even the best coaches tend to lose at least...
Upon Further Review: Penn State@ Nebraska 2003
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August 27, 2008 by
I stumbled upon another old Husker video from 2003 (when Bo Pelini was NU's defensive coordinator). It's a game Nebraska won 18-10. It was another chance to scout the new head coach and his defense....
Reality Check or Coach Speak?
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August 26, 2008 by
By now you have all heard that NU's most recent practice did not go as well as Bo Pelini would have liked. He was blunt, even overtly negative, about the team's readiness for a game, saying he's "more concerned about...
Enthusiasm from Fans, Intensity from Players
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August 18, 2008 by
Coming off of this weekend's fan day, I'm starting to think this state's collective "man crush" on Bo Pelini is starting to border on unhealthy. Though, enthusiasm from fans isn't a bad thing. Though, there is something much better –...
A Semi-Serious Discussion of the Bo Pelini Polka
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August 5, 2008 by
There were really only two responses when CornNation unearthed George Dare’s “Bo Pelini Polka� last month: 1) This is the worst song I’ve ever heard. 2) Hey! Look at that! Nebraska already has a song for Bo Pelini and it’s...
Bo Knows Defense Don't You Know?
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July 25, 2008 by
Reader and Big Red Beacon subscriber, Big John in Greely, CO sent us a photo of his new license plate. Way to represent John! Got a Husker vanity plate, tail gate rig or Fanbulance? Send us a photo at...
Bargain Bin Bo?
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July 24, 2008 by
The news out of Lawrence, Kansas last week was the big money being paid to the big man in blue velour, Mark Mangino. Fresh off a 12-1 season, Mangino became the third highest paid coach in the conference and the...
Translating "Coach Speak" at Big 12 Media Days
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July 22, 2008 by
Well, Big 12 Media Days are in full swing. Husker Coach Bo Pelini took his turn in front of the microphone yesterday. And, I'm sure by now many of you have poured over the transcript and read some of the...
Bo Knows How to Tackle
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July 22, 2008 by
Reader, frequent commenter, and eagle-eyed, Tyler, sent us this gem of a video. First, admire one of the hardest hits you'll ever see on a football field. Then, pause it at the 14 second mark. See who's name flashes...
Pelini Sees Bigger Picture
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May 30, 2008 by
One of the many things that I find endearing about Bo Pelini (along with his great defenses) is that he makes time to take his kids to school each day and allows all of his assistants to do the same....
Did the Huskers Dodge a Bullet?
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May 29, 2008 by
Nebraska has had 31 head football coaches over the past 117 years. Of those, 21 won their first game as head coach at NU, 9 opened with losses and one (Dana Bible) tied his initial contest. While no one knows...
Don’t Make Him Angry
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May 23, 2008 by
Some time ago I’d read a study that said that sports fans, on average, were less happy than non-fans. Thinking about the reasons, it’s probably because only fans of championship teams don’t look back without at least some disappointment at...
Upon Further Review: Oklahoma State @ Nebraska, 2003
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May 16, 2008 by
I happened across a VHS copy of the opening game of the 2003 season, which was also Bo Pelini’s debut as defensive coordinator at Nebraska. This game was interesting in a lot of ways and for a lot of reasons....
Bo Picks At Old Wounds
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May 15, 2008 by
Give Nebraska head football coach Bo Pelini credit. He’s not afraid to tackle sensitive subjects. It was one thing when he said the tradition and facilities at Nebraska didn’t really matter to him (rather it was the people). But as...
Self Assurance
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April 1, 2008 by
Prior to a very close game against top-seeded Kansas this week, Davidson head basketball coach Bob McKillop was interviewed about his team's magical run through the NCAA tournament. He said that often you have to brainwash yourself into having confidence...
Opening Spring Press Conference
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March 27, 2008 by
The most meaningful thing to come out of spring football from a fans perspective is usually a new depth chart. Losses to graduation mean there are holes to fill and who gets what spot is always in question. When a...
Pelini’s Tenure Could Be Critical
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March 18, 2008 by
Husker fans as a group haven’t been shy about praising ourselves for things like the decades-long sellout streak, applauding opponents win or lose, and until recently remaining in the stands until the game ends. But rather than believe that Nebraska...
Noteable Quotes from Pelini's Signing Day Press Conference
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February 6, 2008 by
Today's signing day press conference gave Husker fans their second opportunity in as many months to hear Bo Pelini in his own words. Here are some direct quotes from Pelini on topics ranging from the walk-on program to the...
Bo Sets the Bar
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January 16, 2008 by
When Collins Okafor spoke about his recommitment to Nebraska he quoted coach Pelini, including this gem, "I've never had a losing season and I'm not planning on having one now". You can appreciate that would play well with recruits, but...
Pelini Bans Earrings
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January 14, 2008 by
According to KETV in Omaha, one policy that new Husker head coach Bo Pelini will implement is that no player will be allowed to wear earrings around the offices. Which begs the question, why?...
Pelini Puts NU Back On the National Stage Tonight
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January 7, 2008 by
Serving in his role as the LSU defensive coordinator in tonight's BCS national championship game, Bo Pelini will be a part of a game that has the attention of college football fans around the country. For a fan base that...
Getting to Know Bo Pelini
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January 2, 2008 by
Unless you are lucky enough to live in the state of Nebraska and have the benefit of watching the local news every night, you probably haven't heard much from our new coach Bo Pelini. Luckily, lots of fans and...
The Real Bo
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January 1, 2008 by
If you haven't had a chance yet, take a listen to the fast and furious audio clip that's been circulating among Husker fans in cyberspace. It's a talk that new head coach Bo Pelini gave at a coaching clinic. It...
The Legend of Bo Pelini
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December 3, 2007 by
Many Husker fans likely know the thumbnail description of their new head coach, Bo Pelini. He's had jobs in the NFL, did a stint as defensive coordinator at NU in 2003, and worked at Oklahoma and then LSU. They probably...
Osborne Gets His Man
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December 2, 2007 by
There was certainly cause for concern about the timing of Bo Pelini’s arrival at Nebraska given that LSU had a chance to climb into the top two spots of the BCS rankings to play for a national championship. But fortunately,...
Bo Pelini named Huskers head coach
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December 2, 2007 by
It's official. Tom Osborne introduced Bo Pelini as the Huskers' head coach. We were also looking for someone who can inspire confidence and get players to play with great effort. And, of course, we also wanted our new head...
Why Bo
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December 1, 2007 by
With reports pointing to Bo Pelini as NU’s next head coach, it seems fair to talk about the choice. Tom Osborne will surely give reasoning on why Bo is the pick, but since BRN’s own Darren Carlson already “outed� me...
ESPN: Bo Pelini to NU
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November 30, 2007 by
Less than a week after Bill Callahan was removed as Nebraska's head coach, it appears NU's interim athletic director Tom Osborne is set to name a replacement. ESPN's Pat Forde is reporting that Bo Pelini will be named the Cornhusker...
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