Nebraska Football: A Husker Holiday Wish List for Santa

It’s time that we addressed the Big Guy. The Big Guy in red. NO Santa, Mike Riley!

I know there are still skeptics out there, but that’s okay. Riley’s been a good boy this year which has to make his streak what? 63 in a row?

For a guy who is never mad, just disappointed, I feel that a bowl win is a good start. That makes perfect sense, but if you think about it, Riley would be sharing that present with the good people of Nebraska. Doesn’t that qualify him for even more?

First, I’d really like him to get a warm set of gloves. Every time I see him in a cold environment, he always has his hands in his pockets. Maybe it’s the coat. Heck, why not a new wardrobe? Heaven knows the people from Adidas can afford it.

Second, Riley being a head coach, sometimes he’s got to get tough with people. “Tough” being a relative term, that is. Maybe he has to pass along some bad news. Yeah, the guy delivering not-so-great announcements will help in any way possible, but you know what can cushion the blow? A little candy for the road. Riley always struck me as a taffy person. I recommend grape.

Finally Santa, some of the best coffee in the whole wide world should be delivered to North Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. It’s recruiting season, you know. Coffee is for closers as they say and Riley’s crew has to brew a fresh pot more than once or twice between now and February.