For Nebraska football fans, this has been a better weekend than we have the right to have, considering the team just finished with a losing record for the sixth straight season. Matt Rhule being named the Huskers head coach might not even be the main reason why it’s been such a great weekend.
One reason that the weekend has been a fun one is because it’s been quite hilarious to watch Iowa Hawkeyes fans melt down after losing out on their shot for the Big Ten Title Game. Tangentially it’s been a delight to watch Ohio State fans freak out after the Buckeyes’ blowout loss to Michigan. Their freakout has been a bit louder than even Iowa’s, and there have been more than a few fans calling for head coach Ryan Day’s head.
I haven’t been shy about my absolute revulsion at the idea that Nebraska football would hire Urban Meyer themselves back in the day. He was the hot candidate for the Cornhuskers back in the day. But my pushing back against those who wanted Meyer wasn’t just about him being a truly bad person who was ok covering up one of his coaches committing spousal abuse, or the blatant racism of another of his assistants.
I also don’t think Urban Meyer is well suited for what the college game is these days. And that’s why it might be the best thing possible for Nebraska football fans if Ohio State somehow bowed to the will of the loud voices on social media.
Fire Ryan Day. Before he get off the field. Just like Herm Edwards idgaf. You get hired to win these games. Urban Meyer went 7-0. Jim Tressel went 9-1. He has failed Buckeye nation. Period.
— 🥷🏽 AP 🕷 (@_floodedap) November 26, 2022
Can’t believe I’m saying this, but Ryan Day has to go. Got completely out coached, again.
— Owen (@nachosdad1) November 26, 2022
I watched Harbaugh shake in his boots and not have a clue what to do against us for years against Urban Meyer, but Jim is looking like the big older brother against Day.#FireRyanDay
If I were Ohio State's athletic director, I would be on the phone with Urban Meyer and Ed Orgeron right now.
— Nick Adams (Alpha Male) (@NickAdamsinUSA) November 26, 2022
They need a coach who is battle tested from the SEC and isn't afraid to be seen at a Hooters. Ryan Day will never get the job done.
People don’t seem to realize just how much has changed in the college football landscape since Urban Meyer was last the head coach. NIL didn’t exist. It wasn’t even really on the horizon.
That is why you go for it on 4th down. That is why you don’t punt. That is why you don’t kick field goals. Urban Meyer knew he had to punch Michigan in the face and be relentless.
— Joe Bauserman Burner Account (@Bausers_Burner) November 26, 2022
Transfers were certainly a part of the world the former Ohio State coach existed in, but not anywhere near what it is now. There’s a reason not a single school will hire Meyer this fall. Nebraska football was far from the only one staying far away from him. It’s not just because of his failures at Jacksonville.
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It’s understandable why OSU fans are mad about Saturday’s embarrassment. It’s two in a row for Ryan Day. But the idea that Urban Meyer would be able to go back to Columbus and pick up where he left off is the definition of fool’s gold.
Now that Matt Rhule is officially in Lincoln, nothing could be better than a weakened Ohio State. There would be few things funnier than seeing Buckeyes fans get what they want. Nebraska football fans should absolutely get behind this atrocious idea.