Nebraska vs Kansas Post Game Reaction

by Jon Johnston on Nov 3, 2007 3:29 PM CDT in Football Comment 18 comments

In a word, pathetic. You'd think that as a paid, experienced professional, Kevin Cosgrove would at least make an effort through the rest of the season even though he knows his time at Nebraska is done. It should be an embarrassment to him personally and professionally, but I suspect he doesn't give a damn. Could it have been any clearer that this team has stopped playing for him?

Forget the idea that he (or Bill Callahan) should resign or be fired. He shouldn't. He shouldn't be let off the hook. At the end of the season, we can write about how this is the worst season in Nebraska's history and it can be attributed to him without any asterisks attached. This becomes more important as times marches on. Think about that for a minute. When my sons are old enough to have their own kids, they can look in a record book somewhere and Kevin Cosgrove's name will be attached to this season.

2007 - Kevin Cosgrove - Coach of the Worst Nebraska Defense in school history.

You fire him or Callahan now, and you have to put a little asterisk next to their names. Screw that.

Lost in today's debacle was Joe Ganz' debut as a starter. He did pretty well until he started trying to do too much in the second half and started throwing interceptions. 25 of 50 for 405 yards. That's a debut we expected from Keller.
Maurice Purify showed what happens when someone bothers to throw the ball in his direction. The one-handed touchdown pass from Ganz was probably the prettiest play of the season.... except that isn't saying much, is it? Great day for Mo, 7 receptions, 158 yards and three TD's.
Is it clear to everyone now that this coaching staff will be gone at the end of the season? Perhaps a couple retained, but certainly not Bill Callahan and not Kevin Cosgrove.
How bad is it? So bad the guys on defense aren't even bothering to play for self-respect reasons anymore. That's a point at which you've really hit rock bottom.
Under the circumstances, I think Nebraska fans have done a pretty good job of not getting on the players. That's great because most of them are still going to be our players next year.
Bill Callahan and Kevin Cosgrove deserve all of the derision they can get. It shouldn't be vulgar or profane, but it should be something that stick with them. With that in mind, I'd like Corn Nation readers to come up with nicknames for these two. Again, nothing vulgar or profane. Something you could put on a child's t-shirt and take them to the mall.
We are now 4-6, and 1-5 in the Big 12. 4-8 is a given now, isn't it?

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The names

for them are the same one several of us have been using for a while - Callasham & Cosgroan.

Ganz & Purify had outstanding games. The O-line held up for the most part most of the game. Can we call up a troop of girlscouts to play in place of the defense for the next 2 games. Speaking of, I'm gonna call the cops and put out an APB missing person's report for the Corn D-line.

How is it Solich is bagged for sliding into mediocrity and the two worst losses in Corn history have been under Callasham & Cosgroan's watch? The Big 12 North has now been surrendered to everyone but Iowa State.

Can anyone say "co-doormats" of the Big 12 North?

Embarassing...

by 96operator on Nov 3, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm

gonna need large quantities of CORN alcohol after this one.

by 96operator on Nov 3, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hm...

I'm also partial to Cosbohl, but the past few weeks have gone to such new lows that comparing Cosgrove to Craig Bohl is just mean (for the latter). Callasham and Cosgroan it is!

by quiller on Nov 3, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Will this work?

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.

Nawwwww....he's still HC.
Damn.

by 96operator on Nov 3, 2007 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh.....

the stats say it all.

5 effin' turnovers?!???!? You have to be effin' kidding me!

by 96operator on Nov 3, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BTW

somebody nominate that KansASS QB for Heisman.

by 96operator on Nov 3, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like

Callasham. His whole career as a head coach has been a sham.

by taflorom on Nov 3, 2007 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I keep

hoping it will come sooner but I don't think so.

by 96operator on Nov 3, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Guess who's

gonna be #1 on Monday?

His first name starts with Bill and last name starts with Callasham.

by 96operator on Nov 3, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just now saw the score

and had to do a double take at that. jesus h. kee-rist.

by ImHipp on Nov 3, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just

be glad you didn't sit through the game.

by taflorom on Nov 3, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"The Ambigously S*%ck Duo!"(?)

Not many comments rgdg the game: Ganz played way better than I thought he would, and I loved watching Mo P. 39 points should have gotten a dubya; oh yeah, it's Coz's D. How does a team score 10 tds on 10 consecutive possessions?! How many records of ineptitude will these coaches attain?

These coaches are already gone. Insider rumor tells me BO P is pretty much a lock as the next HC...

On the ratings front: BC goes DOWN as I predicted, that is, I knew they would lose a game or two, though I thought they'd beat FSU at home. HA HA HA!
I just knew they were overrated. Oh, where's all the Heisman hype for Ryan now? Just another decent QB. I think the KU QB should be in the Heisman conversation.

Now KU could actually be a legit top 10 team. There's still time for them to choke, but I kinda like the Fearless Man-Genies.

--'za blang thang-- --"don't TAZE me, bro"--

by Ze Robertinho on Nov 3, 2007 11:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How

big is the Mizzou - Kansas game now. Huge, not to mention the fact that both those teams are playing very well.

I didn't expect Missouri to go into Colorado and destroy them. Congrats to them and the Jayhawks.

I'm not going to worry too much about the coaching changes. I'll put my faith in the powers that be now - TO and whomever assists in the next coaching selections.

Let's just have some fun for the rest of the season, eh?

Go Big Red!

by Jon Johnston on Nov 3, 2007 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm definitely pulling for the ...

Mighty Man-Genies over Miz-ZOO.

--'za blang thang-- --"don't TAZE me, bro"--

by Ze Robertinho on Nov 4, 2007 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How in the hell

do you have fun rooting for NU?

by taflorom on Nov 4, 2007 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Callasham's

comments after the game:

I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it, people like me!

Effin' Hillbillys

by 96operator on Nov 4, 2007 1:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's see...

"Dumber-er and Dumbest"
"Bourne Ineptitude"
"Spanky and Schmo"
"Make IT Stop!"
"I Want My $$$ Back"
"They(other team) Take What They Want"

Whatever, maybe I came come up with something better if I keep brainstorming.

--'za blang thang-- --"don't TAZE me, bro"--

by Ze Robertinho on Nov 4, 2007 6:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who's #2, who's #2?!

So, in keeping with this season's misplaced hype, KU, MO, or UConn are all prime candidates for the Cinderella Award; that being, crowned #2 this week.

Hmmm, a case could be made for any one of the 3, I really don't care.

But the most compelling story to me is which one will 'go down'/'choke' like a 'cheap'....EDIT... next. UConn and KU have golden opportunities next weekend, facing @Cinci and @Cowpokes, respectively. UConn has another grand opportunity when they face @WV in 3 weeks. MO's only remaining test is vs KU in 3 weeks. But, it's set up perfectly for Pinkel Factoid vs aTm next week or KSU the following week.

KU has somehow avoided playing TX or OK in the reg season, so on that basis alone I vote them this week's #2 pretender.

But UConn has beaten the former #2 pretender, USF, so maybe some of that Karma has rubbed off on them and they should be annointed to the 2 spot. Plus, their QB is virtually unknown, so let's hype him as the front runner for the Heisman--'cause he 'won some games'. 'WooHoo!

Seriously, I think Daniels is deserving of his Heisman hype and the KU QB should be included in the mix, at least until one of those teams chokes(Dennis Dixon--and NOT Mike Hart!!!-- being the frontrunner, IMO).

BTW, USF had 31 put up on them by Cinci yesterday: IN THE FIRST QTR., mainly due to the bumblings of their special teams and offense. Makes me wonder why Big Red wasn't rated #2 earlier in the season.

Take yer pic!

--'za blang thang-- --"don't TAZE me, bro"--

by Ze Robertinho on Nov 4, 2007 7:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs