Husker Nation in Chaos...

would be a front-runner for the job? This is shaping up to be a musical-chair type situation in the coaching areas, which several names who could/ and will end up unemployed after this chaotic year. Lloyd Carr is a 4th-loss-in-a-row to Ohio State from being unemployed. Fulmer? His seat has cooled after wins over Georgia/ Mississippi State, but let the Vols lose big again and see how long that honeymoon lasts. Miles? His name has prematurely been in the mix for Carr's assumed vacancy after the year, but could Nebraska lure him away if he is unable to take LSU to the 07 title game? Only a week after being showered praise for his Florida genius, the message boards and websites were on fire again after his 3OT loss to Kentucky. This business has to take a serious toll on people's personal lives and health...

The thing for Nebraska is, it could be competing with the likes of several other "significant" programs for a big name, if that is indeed what they want. If Tennessee, Michigan, UCLA, and obviously Texas A&M seek to go other ways in the off-season, that is a serious list to compete against, and you better believe any of those programs can produce Saban-like figures for the man they want. Moreso, what if Miles bolts for say Michigan? That leaves (in my opinion) an even bigger program void. Sadly, I haven't even mentioned the mid-tier BCS programs who may want to revamp their staff. UVA, Pitt, Baylor, the once-mighty Washington State, Ole Miss... just to name a few. And just what if, ole Jim at Stanford was right. The fact him signifying that Carroll was in his last year at USC obviously flustered Carroll so, who knows right?

I know those are a lot of what ifs, but what if? The way this season has progressed, why shouldn't the off-season be just as crazy; I'm starting to feel pretty strongly that it will be. Point being - Nebraska should avoid all the big name and big splash hoop-laa, and just find the right fit. They've obviously made it clear they will be starting this search early, so - take your time, do the research, pony up if you have to - just make sure you get the right guy for the job. The last thing Husker Nation wants is to turn it's coaching position into a musical chair seat, just ask Alabama how hard that hurts your program - and what the price is to ultimately return it to glory...

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