Nebraska Football: Matt Rhule talks coaching changes, signing class, transfer portal

[@williamgreim4835]

Great job Coach! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@jevonburgin7014]

I like coach Rhule because he is a straight shooter and stand up guy. In addition, I believe in his vision for this team. I also understand it takes time to get there as well as having the right assistants on board. GBR!!!!

[@quick5387]

amen

[@Michael-t6r3o]

Straight shooter ….but …..even Ray Charles could see that Satterfield was a flat tire ….last year. Cut the mistaken loyalty when kids are making as much as asst coaches. Special teams, same message. And now we’ve lost the def coaches. Why?

[@anthonystruck9202]

We need to finally give a coach enough time to get it right. I hope he’s with us for the next 20 years

[@breezy5282]

Scott Frost had plenty of time, 5 years is more than enough time to have a winning season. Move on.

[@ReddsComedyHour]

Second that

[@TMZtOO]

Thank you for the Audio!

[@ThunderPants13]

Thanks to Coach Rhule and the entire staff for their hard work in putting together this recruiting class.

[@sleepyg2011]

Rhule looks more relaxed across-the-board

[@sbladbyu]

GBR!!! Better days are coming!

[@young5395]

These fake fans are pissing me off. All they're doing is crying about the season and acting like the team regressed since Scott Frost. Shut up you band wagon crash outs. We've been losing for 25 years changing out a coach ever 3 years took us from what we had with Bo Pelini to us trying to recapture the "spark". Grow up and realize this won't change overnight. Like how are people forgetting this is the first season we *BEAT* Wisconsin since joining the Big 10. Bo Pelini's Kryptonite. I rock with this coach. He's a man of standard and he's forming the next generation of men.

[@nickykling16]

Yessir 🫡

[@Mr1965impala]

I’m on board with Coach Rhule. I am a little disappointed though in players bailing out after a couple of years of Nebraska developing them. The transfer portal is killing us.

[@SuperTripleO]

We’ve been losing for 25 years??? …how old are you???? Bo beat Wisconsin while in the Big 10. Get your facts straight before crying about crying fans. Crybaby.

[@johnlighthart6613]

This comment deserves more likes. We’ve come much farther over the past two seasons with one coach than the past two coaching terms. A good program is much more than just wins

[@B0bbydigital]

Boy got a selfie KZbin pic lmao

[@jessewood1698]

Couldn’t imagine a better man for this job coach rhule is the man

[@manafly955]

This was a good interview I can feel the energy coming back to this program and they have to keep recruiting at a high level all across the country don't get stuck in no one area did offensive coordinator his resume speaks for itself but he cannot become one-dimensional on offense yes you take what defense is give you but you keep a balanced attack running past is balance that keeps a defense on his toes but if you go one dimensional the defensive finally shut you down and if you throw in the ball you end up throwing a lot of interceptions 9 times out of 10 you have to have a balanced attack if you want to be that team to playing championships and you have to have a strong offensive line and defensive line key players running backs the better the greater defenses are in trouble they got an offensive line that's moving people they just recruited a really good wide receiver know if they can at least get another one and play them on the opposite side of the field and switch them up rotating them on both sides of the field having that dual threat in the passing game would be deadly would a really good running game

[@WrestlingOranges]

I’m so excited for next season! GBR!!!! 🎉❤

[@tomselek1000]

It took Fred 7-8 years to get basketball into a contender and to understand the landscape of college basketball. I think Rhule should be allowed the same grace. Consistency is way better than constant coaching turnover. I still believe Rhule is a great coach and capable of getting this program to a better place! GBR

[@JackhammerPossessor]

fred has just entered his 6th year what are you smoking 😂

[@jefflemon7382]

To all those critical of some of these players. You never had a bad day at work? You never made a bad decision? These are teenagers and young men in their early 20s. I've been a fan since the 60s. Let's all try this. If you wouldnt say it to a coach or player face to face, or to his mom or wife when you see her in the grocery store, dont say it on line.

[@huskerforlife5111]

True but these players are making lots of money to play so no different than a full time job .... If you don't perform you get a pay cut or fired

[@shogunjobu]

lets go coach. win the bowl game

[@FodorPupil]

Rhule and Holgerson make a great team. Now let's get that D coordinator and do something about ST's.

[@jonrhoten4893]

It's because of fans like you that think the team is more important than the people and players and Nebraska I am quite sure that is a big reason we have been so sad.I want to thank you coach for getting the Big Red back on the right track.God bless you and your family.Go Big Red

[@cdweddle]

Iowa knew that they had been in a dog fight after that game great job guys playing so hard. Build on that and continue to strive to finish all 4 quarters +.

[@rodsynovec1626]

Let's be real. None of the guys going in the portal are All-Americans or even All-Big 10 level players.

[@dennisd4027]

we scored 1 TD vs USC and 1 TD vs Iowa but we got Dana!

[@squatch1464]

Hope and hype! Just like the beginning of this year. How did that work out!!? Don't tell me, show me! Anyone can talk a good game.

[@royoneil3328]

If I were an incoming QB recruit I'd be excited to join Raiola. Raiola is going to be a top pick at some point and to learn how he does it would be extremely valuable

[@TD-ce5ru]

With unlimited staff, I would have a new position called NIL Coordinator. He would have a staff of twenty with the soul purpose of identifying the best experienced college players in the country and trying to get then to come to Nebraska. They would cherry pick from the final four playoff teams. I love developing players, but todays developed players are professional free agents . Coach Rhule knows this first hand.

[@stephengordon576]

Manage the chaos. Don’t be managed by it. Husker nation needs to take a deep breath. Regardless of what happens there will be a team in the fall and they have a tough schedule to play.

[@smokes1308]

GBR!!!

[@nickkinnaman2855]

GBR!!

[@senatorloftis]

Why did he say that about T Knight? Thought he left today?

[@erlenmeyer71]

Lots of sports outlets reporting he's gone, including Sports Illustrated.

[@jtjohnny1021]

Yeah i heard the same thing.. all the outlets saying he's going to Florida but that contradicts what rhule said

[@Mattrh24]

Probably a timing thing from when this happened.

[@squatch1464]

I have been hearing "we will get better" for the last 20 years and we haven't. Every coach is going to put out positive "promises". For once, I would love to hear an honest assessment or see results as promised.

[@brandonstaack8232]

Did he say knighton is still here?

[@ReddsComedyHour]

I believe in you coach and I see the growth.😊

[@boneledcornfed]

Ignore the bad fans but with that being said accountability is important losing has consequences

[@chadkarr7979]

The police presence isn’t on the police… I agree it was ridiculous having them there “guarding” the midfield logo. The police are at the mercy of the university and if they’re asked to stand and guard something, they HAVE to do it. Put it on Iowa, not the police.

[@stevedishman9472]

Three separate schools have taken issue with it, maybe we should blame Nebraska.

[@stephena5752]

Guarding the logo with cops is such a joke lol. That’s all on Iowa

[@stephena5752]

In two years we need to plant a flag in the middle after we beat them

[@patrickstrauss6071]

If you have to pray before the game, do it your endzone. Take the drama out.

[@young5395]

​@@stevedishman9472 Oh yeah praying over the player's is such a detrimental attack ...

[@erlenmeyer71]

"I don't tell people what they want to hear, I tell them the truth.... Everything will be fine, everything will be great." Hmmm.

[@ThunderPants13]

I think what he meant was that he doesn't tell players they are going to play if they're not going to, but that the program as a whole will be fine.

[@byfieldracing10b14]

11:16 I disagree but I’ll let it slide

[@travisj7717]

Good thing no one gives a shit if you like the 3-3-5 or not. Considering Nebraska has had a Top 15-20 defense these 2 years with it 🤣🤡

[@JamesConnorr]

Well that confirms it, we are keeping the 3-3-5 under John Bullock.

[@travisj7717]

John Bullock is a linebacker...

[@blackshirt5530]

If Foley is still the Special teams coach Rhule could care less about Nebraska- just enabling his buddies- see Callahan /Cosgrove, Riley/Banker.

[@Hugelmang]

Special teams definitely improved but it’s more likely they go out and buy a high level snapper, punter, returner

[@Huskershea]

@@Hugelmang IMPROVED????!!! That was one of the worst units I've seen in 30 years. The kicker did improve but that is not the coach. The majority of special teams is based on blocking schemes and beating the other teams blocking scheme to get a tackle (kickoff and punt). Those units were trash. Watch Iowa's ST and you see a unit that is 110% focused on making a difference and maximizing their chances. That is coaching. A good coach will take your long snapper that was terrible at the beginning of the year and work with them to make them improve by the end, I saw no improvement at all there. We fair caught balls with 10-15 yards of cushion at times, we caught a ball at the one and stepped out of bounds, we failed to call people off on the Iowa punt, fair caught balls inside the 10-yard line, etc. These are just bone headed plays that a well-coached unit should NEVER do. It should be repeated to them so much from the first day of practice that it would be like you or me running a red light at 80 mph, just stupid. Missed FG's and punts happen from time to time and that's not necessarily on the coach, but getting MULTIPLE kicks blocked is definitely on the coaching for that unit. I'm telling you if Foley is still the ST coach next season it will cost us games.

[@Mattrh24]

He literally demoted his boy Sat during the season.

[@huskerforlife5111]

Agree 💯

[@davidmedrano709]

Deep pockets

[@jdp0359]

Why is Foley still employed! We lost Iowa due to special teams. How many games have we lost do to our inept offense? Why was Satterfield originally hired since he has never been good anywhere? Why was Simms brought in as qb last year with a history of turnovers? I do question Rhule's decision making?

[@quick5387]

players making a big mistake and a coach making a big mistake are 2 different things. He did kind of shitty all year but i think that’s mostly execution from young players. Don’t think it’s enough to call for his job.

[@jdp0359]

@quick5387 Who are you referring too?

[@doncook3584]

Why don’t you go convince AD to hire you? We know the answer and so do you. Know your role Shut your pie…

[@Huskershea]

@@jdp0359 yeah this quick guy doesn't understand what he's saying. See my above reply to Hugelmang's comment. I'm with you on Foley. I am concerned also that Dana said when he saw the offensive playbook it was just huge and no identity or direction, just random plays and some that weren't practiced. Concepts that made no sense. That worries me about Rhule's trust in his guys. This league requires serious proven coaches in order to rise to the top, not guys that are developing. If Rhule really wants to be the CEO type head coach he'd better have 3 coordinators (including ST) that have serious credentials and experience.

[@jdp0359]

@shealist449 agreed!

[@randycline1385]

If I was the coach, the captains would not have played after that disrespectful display.

[@kirkrowland5823]

How do keep them from playing in the game when you don't learn that it happened until after the game? You must have psychic abilities. Keeping them from playing in the next game is a possibility - at least maybe they don't start. That said, these guys are still college age young men.

[@shanewags2035]

I really like Rhule, but I have high expectations of him that haven’t been met yet. I have faith he’ll get there but until he does I’ll be critical. It’s part of being fanatical. We’re all here watching this. We all invest a lot of time and money.

[@bradmackel4191]

State troopers are ALWAYS armed. Not sure on his "emphasis" on being armed??

[@Knowbudi1]

I think the point is that it's ridiculous in the first place that they had troopers involved for something that trivial. The emphasis on them being armed is to emphasize how ridiculous that was.

[@andrewstoops2539]

A Great coach feeling attacked because he has made us better. VERY VERY SAD!!!

[@lastnamefirstname7950]

UN must have their own money press. Since 2004, the last 20 years how many millions upon millions of dollars have been seen on coaching. Bo seems to have had the best record. 6-6 very expensive 6-6 GBR

[@davidweiss8710]

So your players who want to "pray" at the 50 yard line decide that the way to behave then is to act childish and not shake hands. Really? That is the kind of people you coach and how you coach them? Shows that they fake pray as that isn't how it works there Chief. Nice try.

[@stevedishman9472]

And Foley? Still employed why? Unreal

[@quick5387]

cause he’s got a plan and it makes sense, and it’s proven to work

[@stevedishman9472]

What planet are you from?

[@Hitwork]

Lmfaooo

[@byfieldracing10b14]

It’s not his fault our kicker sucks donkey dick

[@Corey-dy2cq]

I hope they don't give hugs to players enroute to 72 yd touchdowns......can't be like that John Bullock.

[@travisj7717]

Bullock was only one doing anything right on that play, he wrapped Johnson up, it was Ty Robinson and Deshon Singleton coming running in trying to shoulder tackle/big hit and knocked Bullock off and ran each other over

[@Corey-dy2cq]

@@travisj7717 Yeah that's why I said alligator arms. Maybe blew a kiss to go along with that hug too!

[@Corey-dy2cq]

@@travisj7717 Can't remember the last time I heard other defenders hit him and messed it up. Maybe Grant Wistrom and JP would like to comment?

[@Corey-dy2cq]

@@travisj7717 These kids. They can be over 200 lbs or 250 but these walk ons now a days are just no agility candy asses. The only good they are is if you have a stationary target....which doesn't exist. Tired of it.

[@byfieldracing10b14]

This is the first time Matt Rhule has said something reasonable in a press conference

[@roberthutton8386]

Rhule isn't a hall of fame coach but he is about as good as we can get. Nebraska need to head for a smaller conference

[@young5395]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@felix-tp2qi]

Dam. It's better to be thought an idiot than make a post and prove it.

[@Hitwork]

Absolutely clueless

[@sterlinggrier734]

Recruiting is overrated look at the 4* that are transferring 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bigcheese467]

There's only one 4 star transferring

[@jtjohnny1021]

... look at that one that left you mean? How about the 4s coming in

[@sterlinggrier734]

@ Yes in 2yrs some will transfer again the higher the stars the more likely they will transfer again

[@sterlinggrier734]

@ Coleman and Princewill are both 4*

[@petebarber2910]

This guy is Scott Frost 2.0 hes just now realizing that college football is changing. Hes a little late. Lol

[@zlHusker]

Scott Frost 2.0??? Did you play football???

[@petebarber2910]

​@@zlHuskerYes I did. He looks drunk lmao getting used and abused by Nebraska fan base is draining him. He will be fired next year.

[@richardgeppert-f6r]

I don’t think he drinks. Shows up to practice. Got the team to a bowl game. Hard working.

[@petebarber2910]

@richardgeppert-f6r put your team behind the 8 ball by not getting ahead of the portal 2 years ago. Now he doesn't know how to recruit the portal now he will get scraps!

[@TRex595]

Kick rocks Peter