REACTING TO NEBRASKA’S COACHING HIRES ON DEFENSE & PORTAL TARGETS TO TRACK!

[@CornCrazed]

Are you happy with John Butler as DC, or did you expect it to be someone else?

[@Brett_Nebraska]

After Rhule said he wasn't in a hurry and butler wasnt announced last week, I surely thought that it would be someone else, hopefully Butler is the right hire.

[@Bterrill25]

I’m just happy rhule announced it so the portal players know who they will be transferring to! Butler is a good coach and with Phil snow to help out he will be just fine

[@michaelbusch8391]

Would have been surprised if he had hired someone else

[@ryanmatzner7757]

Figured as soon as he joined the staff, he'd be white replacement.

[@GT0311]

Yes. Love the DL coaching hire even more!

[@timswenson256]

Finally someone with common sense talking about all this news. It’s refreshing. Thank you.

[@dancampbell854]

Exactly!

[@MrZzyzxx]

I was wrong about not having our DC in house - Butler's resume is nearly pristine and I hope he's as good as his resume...........the best new hire is Terry B. at D-line coach............young and impressive indeed ! Stay healthy and continue to believe in Rhule -- he just seems to be ahead of the problems and has an answer. We now have more former NFL coaching experience than just about anywhere and new players who want to go pro have to be impressed by that fact. GBR !!!

[@jasondomeier658]

Definitely happy with hire and the others too. Coaching staff looks solid throughout on both sides of the ball and noticed several coaches have had special teams associated in the past. GBR

[@brandonm6052]

Sunday morning i opened the hangar door to see the Seminole Boosters Inc jet sitting on the ramp. Guys said it came in Saturday AND tony got off with his kids decked out in FSU gear. I was a little panicked they were hear poaching portal players

[@jeremynebraska]

I’m super excited for the next season!! Bring it on!

[@royalwcheese3618]

Go Big Red!

[@billcoder8202]

First gut reaction from fans is not super excited but we’re fans and Ruhle is the HC and knows more than us. So, trust him already. Not saying it’s a home run hire but let’s see. Hiring a big stud may not work here either, no way of knowing 100% without trying. I do hope Ruhle knows what he’s doing as his ice is getting thinner, not thicker it would seem. He had to produce more wins next season. Let’s start with a bowl win and see what develops.

[@MikeyMike-fb5hx]

Yeah. Why would not 2nd guess a guy who hired Satterfield and Foley as part of his initial staff? How dare we!

[@BleedHuskerRed]

I’m happy with it because Phil snow will basically be co-defensive coordinator. Pumped bout DL coach. We hiring a DB coach ?

[@judysmall8238]

I'm excited to see what Ruhle can do. This coming year should tell the tale.

[@alleymatt5365]

I think these are solid hires and it only makes sense. Rhule is alway 10 paces ahead it seems. While we as fans panic and throw conjecture every which way, coach Rhule is wrapping up what he set in motion months ago.

[@mikeysmonarchs]

I'm drinking the rhuleaid again. The DL coach hire has given me hope that we are back on track.

[@GavinLullmann-os6sd]

Getting a veteran receiver like Key would be great for our young receiver room.

[@Lukuigi]

I think the only issue people have is, we expected the secondary to play lights out this year. Which would then have had people excited about Butler. But we couldn’t get off the field on 3rd down and got beat over the top constantly all year.

[@lonniekittelmann485]

DB on Hurrdatt sports talked about the numbers from last year to this, are not much different. More takeaways this years v last.

[@Handletaken4]

The best Defense is an offense that runs the ball 45 times for 300 yards and 38min of possession.

[@robertlamkin6464]

I am a little concerned. I felt the Blackshirt front seven was as effective as it was in 2023; but the secondary - as I saw it - had obvious regression in 24. That was the new DC’s unit.

[@CornCrazed]

It seemed that way, but keep in mind, Newsome went pro & Tommi Hill was injured and no longer effective after game 3. The drop off may have been in personnel & I’m waiting to judge after he gets an entire offseason!

[@robertlamkin6464]

@ That is a good point. Who, in your opinion, were the weak links in that unit?

[@CornCrazed]

@robertlamkin6464 Hartzog was inconsistent, but his size didn’t do him any favors. Gifford was out of position quite a bit too, not sure why he regressed this season. Hill was in for way too many plays after his injury and that cost Neb a ton of big plays/TD’s. Buford looked how he has in the past. Wright was the best guy out there and Singleton was pretty solid.

[@robertlamkin6464]

@ I wonder if Gifford’s issue was not speed; but thank you for your responses.

[@jesusrivera743]

If you can’t rush the quarterback and put pressure, our secondary will suffer and get toasted.

[@judysmall8238]

We figured that when they brought him in. His track record is good. I'm pleased. 😊

[@calebward9284]

People that are worried about this hire must not know much about John Butler.

[@CornCrazed]

👌

[@chadswanson2295]

My favorite video yet

[@CornCrazed]

Haha you got the feature!

[@chadswanson2295]

@CornCrazed I will work harder at getting featured more. Lol

[@gregmiles4430]

Who they can recruit, and how well the defense plays, ie creating turnovers and top 10 defense. We need a innovator at DC.

[@tomahawk_nole1343]

Im a FSU fan but I love this channel

[@Giants_only]

Get out you took sack man from us and our coaches

[@CornCrazed]

Haha I appreciate it brother!

[@corygamel6171]

I understand your point about relationships but I was hoping for an outside hire for DC but dline Coach I'm happy about

[@sswift11]

It comes down to play makers. You can have all the coordinators and coaches in the world w elaborate plans. But if you don’t have talented playmakers (on both sides ) then it doesn’t make a lot of sense.

[@jeffshaw4039]

I hope the new coaches work out. I want the team to be successful.

[@djkruse5228]

Connor, the day we win the big ten or natty it's gonna be special.

[@CornCrazed]

Shiiiit, I think you’re right DJ, I just don’t know when that’ll be 🥲🥹

[@royalwcheese3618]

Honestly I’m hoping for one more coach change and that’s special teams. Ours hasn’t performed well and in close games it’s critical. Using the production here would help close out games and could add 2 more W column

[@timostransky468]

Agreed. But pass defense was 51st

[@lonniekittelmann485]

What was it in 2023?

[@timostransky468]

@ I don’t know it wasn’t exposed in 2023

[@JK-hm1sd]

@timostransky468 … Nebraska only played against 2 passing teams in 2023 (Colorado & Michigan) - They were 100% exposed! … 81 pts against … 583 passing yds against … 5 passing TDs against.

[@timostransky468]

If Rhule gets any bonus money for bowl game pull an Osborne and give that money to the coaches…. Keep them loyal

[@coreyadam2673]

Withholding judgement on this Butler hire.. One question I have is the Sandusky stuff at Penn State blew up in 2013.. he was there in 2012 and 2013.. if he knew and he was silent... I have do desire to have him associated with the team

[@CornCrazed]

lol I think the Sandusky stuff was before his time. That all came to light long after the issues took place

[@dashcammer4322]

@@CornCrazed Yeah, 1994-2009. Butler got there in 2013, so there's several years of space there.

[@lonniekittelmann485]

He got there with Bill Obrien and they only were allowed 40 scholarships and no bowl games for two years.

[@kinginfante8693]

I love you bro!

[@LJfootball14]

Sark and Texas went out and hired Miami Dolphins DL Coach Kenny Baker this past offseason and it was a HR hire. This could be a great hire for DL recruiting. Just have to remember it will take some time to develop relationships and for him to get around to seeing all the DL Nebraska are interested in. Plus I’m sure he will have some connections and guys he wants to offer that Rhule hasn’t seen.

[@jesusrivera743]

Maintaining continuity in the coaching staff is a win win situation GBR

[@joelchoquette5674]

I know that all Husker fans want a DC with lots of notoriety, and maybe John doesn't check that box for some, but that's just being ignorant of Rhule's methods. And if Rhule wants the same D as these last two seasons then why would he chose anyone else? I think all of his choices are 👍, and the portal player I'd like most to see us get is Phoenix from Fresno, and secondly Kevin Gallic.

[@dashcammer4322]

I'm positive on Bradden. I'm leery of Snow or any of Rhule's former co-workers or friends and their kids - look at how "well" some of them have worked out. Butler - I'm changing my positive on him to neutral.

[@CornCrazed]

To be fair, the one coach he hired before didn’t have the pedigree these other two do

[@ridog1234]

Was underwhelmed initially but Rhule has always had a pretty good defense. Trust the process

[@michaellawson6291]

No. Worst part of our defense was defensive backs. That was Butler's area. Concerning.

[@CornCrazed]

They lost an NFL corner last year and their best CB was hurt this season. I argue he/secondary wasn’t as bad as ppl make them out to be

[@lonniekittelmann485]

And the stats aren't that far off from 2023. And they had more take aways this year.

[@Husker3435]

Not particularly no, all the nfl years and no shot at a DC in NFL ranks…hmmm. Seems people trying to justify in their minds how he’d be a good DC at Nebraska, same people made that mistake with Satterfield, instant replay just 2 years apart. Not impressed. Great job Connor, keep crushin it young man 🌽🏈🌽

[@lukehallowell3225]

Thinking of Dane Key as a replacement for Jamal Banks is crazy. Dane Key is why more dynamic and can do way more after the catch. He gives major Palmer vibes as far as production potential.

[@CornCrazed]

I’m not comparing him in terms of production. I’m comparing his play style lol. No question he could put up more yards and have more catches, but he’s still an X receiver with a similar skill set.

[@lukehallowell3225]

@ I still think his play style is different. Yes they play the same position but banks is purely a possession guy I think Key has the ability to be incorporated as more then just the X is all I’m saying.

[@CornCrazed]

@lukehallowell3225 yea, a little bit I think. I just don’t see him as much of an after the catch guy, although he is more effective than Banks in that area and is obviously viewed as a 3rd round draft pick, which is much higher than Banks!

[@Alex-vb5if]

We had a defense that was good enough to make it to the CFP if our offense would have produced at all.

[@chrisrandall4559]

My only concern about the defensive coaching setup is will it be too many cooks in the kitchen?

[@fleafarts3576]

Offense cost this team wins this year…This was a 8-9 win team with the right OC.

[@dashcammer4322]

Yep, Rhule kept his friend too long.

[@fleafarts3576]

Illinois, USC, and UCLA were all winnable if the right OC was in place. Switching out the RB consistently hurt this team and not telling Dylan to run or throw it away would have won these games. Also, Heinrich needs a complete package at Quarterback or put him at H back or TE. He should be on the field almost every play.

[@Tracy-e8w6q]

I am only surprised because the unit he was incharge of was the worst unit on the Defense.

[@lonniekittelmann485]

Their numbers weren't much different from 2023.

[@Rhymeswithlaughter]

For the algorithm

[@coreygreenwalt19]

I expected John Butler

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I thought I saw somewhere that Kentucky's better receiver Barrion Brown entered the portal too. Would he be a target for Nebraska too?

[@GavinLullmann-os6sd]

He’s probably going to LSU

[@CornCrazed]

I haven’t heard anything about that & he’s probably not the type of receiver they need. They need an X to replace Banks and Key fits that role!

[@Crypto_Fox_]

LETS GOOO

[@CornCrazed]

❤️‍🔥✅

[@ToastedWaffles98]

🎉

[@ryannwiltsee5989]

Think they are gonna run more of a 43 tbh with Butler.

[@RaRad530]

The fact Ed Foley hasn’t been fired tells me all that I need to know about Matt Rhule. I have lost all faith in

[@rosspeterson3274]

I think the 3-3-5 works against meat & potatoes offensive schemes and talent, but doesn't stand up against anything of quality, especially in the Big Ten. Hope Butler changes the scheme, even if it's a hybrid.

[@aarone5181]

Sat 2.0

[@CornCrazed]

:(

[@MikeyMike-fb5hx]

So Rhule got someone he can control? Great! Why would any Def Coordinator worth it take the gig based on that? Also, John Butler is not a 3-3-5, guy. With all the money we have, THIS, is the best we can have?

[@CornCrazed]

lol control is an insane word. How bout work with?

[@BoBigRed100]

So disappointed they didn’t get Bo.

[@CornCrazed]

Bo who?

[@reddor5532]

Butler is not a sexy hire but like Rhule he is highly motivated to win. Also not that it matters, but will Butler have an advantage in the Pinstripe Bowl because he was the defensive coordinator for BC Head Coach O'brien?

[@CornCrazed]

I’m not sure if he will or won’t since it’s been 12 years since working together 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Giants_only]

I didn’t realize that we producing this type of edge players but too bad they hit the portal

[@CornCrazed]

Crazy right. It’s a testament to recruiting and Rhule’s plan with the D though!

[@Giants_only]

@ yeah I also think we develop players really well here

[@dashcammer4322]

Haha Garrett McGuire to Texas Tech - to coach yet another position he didn't play, running backs. Momma McGuire must have pestered her husband to hire him after he got...fired, effectively, from Nebraska. It's either that, or he moves back in with the folks.

[@BigRedBeerShed]

The secondary wasn’t good this season. That’s my only issue with this hire.

[@djjackb1]

I think he should have gotten a bigger name. always hire a friend and doesn't seem to work out for us.

[@brianpflueger7990]

I’ll trust in Rhule but reading his resume and omitting his tenure as Huskers secondary coach is troubling. Was not impressed with his work here so far to be honest.

[@CornCrazed]

I wasn’t either, but I don’t know how much you blame him v the personnel. Nebraska actually had almost identical pass yards allowed in 2024 as they did 2023 & that’s without Newsome or a healthy starter in Hill

[@DefenderAO]

Wasn't Butler head of our DBs? Our DBs were not good. Bad hire.

[@wildone3007]

Horrible hire

[@CornCrazed]

😣

[@kevinbreaker2683]

Matt rule is working his Tail ?off.Trying to make this team work good hires ?🫡