So, any thoughts on whether this hire helps keep kids here or sends them to the portal? I don't know anyone in the program, so I am clueless on whether this  will help or hurt the current players.   Not knowing anyone personally, but I would think if you are an offensive playmaker (QB, RB, WR), you...

Assistant wr coach. No experience above that, really.    Yes, but at the HIGHEST level of the game.  Sorry, I’ll take that over D2 or even FCS ALL DAY LONG.   Highest level where any single person has the least impact, other than maybe a Tom Brady player.   It’s clear this fanbase/alumni groups wan...

Can someone tell me why several of you are enamored with an assistant wide receivers coach from the NFL? He's not even the wide receivers coach, but the assistant! I'm more interested in FCS/FBS coordinators or a solid D2 guy who has ran his own program!! Go Necks!!   “Enamored” is ridiculous.  We ...

In fairness Nielsen was a D2 coach when we hired him    Not saying a D2 HC can’t do a great job.  Just a bit underwhelming compared to an NFL coach.   Assistant wr coach. No experience above that, really.    Yes, but at the HIGHEST level of the game.  Sorry, I’ll take that over D2 or even FCS ALL D...

In fairness Nielsen was a D2 coach when we hired him    Not saying a D2 HC can’t do a great job.  Just a bit underwhelming compared to an NFL coach.   I think both could have very strong things going for them. A NFL coach (in this case, assistant WR coach) has NFL connections/friends and being able...

leatherneckcountry wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:13 pm In fairness Nielsen was a D2 coach when we hired him 

 

Not saying a D2 HC can’t do a great job.  Just a bit underwhelming compared to an NFL coach.

And I’m hearing the D2 HC is most likely the guy.

I have no idea who applied or who the finalists are, but I had seen a couple places saying you would be surprised at the the quality of applicants. I haven't heard any names of any applicants besides the current NFL assistant WR coach and I have no idea if he is a finalists. Anyway I have no idea w...

I have no idea who applied or who the finalists are, but I had seen a couple places saying you would be surprised at the the quality of applicants. I haven't heard any names of any applicants besides the current NFL assistant WR coach and I have no idea if he is a finalists. Anyway I have no idea w...

I guess it also depends on why the players want a certain coach or more importantly don’t want a certain coach    Believe me when I tell you that most of our players want success more than the rest of us combined.  They are the ones who have to suit up every single week.  They are looking for leade...