Chances that Pellini turns around Nebraska

I don't know dude. This isn't an original thought here (read it on the Rant somewhere from somebody) but when Neb. was in it's heyday, their players came from everywhere but Nebraska. I don't know how well they will be able to recruit on a national level now with so many other schools having better programs. I say give him 4 years to see where he can go.

It will take some time but I think Bo will turn the NU's program around. I dont know about winning NC but he will bring them back to 9 and 10 win seasons. Everyone keeps talking about Mizzou and Kansas....but Texas and OU is still the teams to beat in the Big 12. I will be happy getting to a bowl every year and I think Bo can do that....Go Big Red.....

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1- Reaches a higher BCS ranking than Saban or Petrino within the first 2 years

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Depends on how you count "higher BCS ranking." The BCS only ranks the top 25, and it's not very likely that any of the three will make that cut in the next two years. But if you expand the projected rankings out to include all three teams, then I would say very likely. Both of the other two have a lot more tough teams on their schedule and are likely to rack up more losses than Pelini will if he improves Nebraska any noticeable amount. And he is ideally suited to do so, since their most glaring flaw is an absolutely abysmal defense. He should be able to make it at least bad right off the bat, which would be a dramatic improvement.

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2- Stays at Nebraska longer than either Saban or Patrino stay at their jobs

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Has way too much to do with wins and losses to adequately predict now. I'd guess he will have more slack than either of them, but that's just a guess.

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3- Wins a National Championship at Nebraska within 5 years

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Highly doubtful. Though clearly not the SEC, the Big XII is a legit conference. And with both OU and Texas in the conference, getting over that hump and into the National Title game will take a lot of building and a lot of luck. It would be asking a LOT to get there in 5 years.

It wouldn't surprise me to see his team in the hunt late into the season 4 or 5 years from now. But future schedules (i.e., missing Texas and/or OU until a potential Big XII Championship Game matchup) will have a lot to do with that as well.

Playing catch up in a tough conference. It won't be easy.

I have heard... just heard... he is not a "Charismatic recruiter". All big name recruits get won or lost by the HC. I think he needs to prove the rumor wrong or find a new gear in recruiting.

It depends. How often will he blitz?

...but the word is Bo sucks at recruiting...right?

I think everyone is overlooking the ace Neb has up their sleeves. Tom Osborne! Until the program is up and running Tom will be running the show with Bo as a puppet figure head. TO is going to do all the hiring, organize the recruiting etc. Bo has a good defensive resume. No matter what LSU fans feel Bo will have a decent Defense soon. The big question is with TO's age how long will he last as the man behind the curtain?

I would say the team will struggle but improve next year and be competitive in the Big 12 North the next year. MNC who the hell knows!

No Chance. He will be canned in two years.