The guillotine is being prepared in Lincoln, as Bill Callahan's days are numbered as coach of the Huskers. Who will go into the land of Corn to restore the glory of Nebraska? Here are some names that keep popping up:
Turner Gill. Legendary ex-Nebraska quarterback, now head coach at Buffalo. Was an assistant at Nebraska. Took the worst head coaching job in Division I-A and has the Bulls headed for respectability in the MAC. Has won three games there this year already, which is about like winning 9 somewhere else. Close to the new boss, interim AD Tom Osborne.
Bo Pelini. Former NU defensive coordinator, now holding the same position at LSU. Was interim head coach for NU's appearance in the 2003 Alamo Bowl. Passed over for the head coaching job by former AD Steve Pederson in favor of Callahan. Still a fan favorite. From the same high school as the Stoops brothers, and coached under friend Bob Stoops at OU in 2004.
Gary Patterson. Current TCU head coach. Has been a consistent winner in Fort Worth. Was the brains behind Dennis Franchione's operation in Frogland, then won on a bigger level once he became the head coach. Believes in defense and power football. Native of Kansas and graduate of Kansas State.
Paul Johnson. Current Navy head coach. Has built Navy back to respectability using the option offense. Won I-AA national championships at Georgia Southern. Husker fans would love the option offense he would bring.
Other names will be thrown around. These four will rise to the top of the list.
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