Corn Nation, a Nebraska Cornhuskers community

Marshall turned down $2 million. John Groce isn't showing much interest in the Huskers either. Before turning to the B-list, Osborne needs to sharpen his pencil and try again, especially once Illinois makes their hire.

Beside the usual candidates like Shaka Smart, Gregg Marshall, and Dana Altman, there are some intriguing names here --- starting with Ben Howland.