There was buzz that Scott was very reluctant to come back to Lincoln. He was very happy at UCF, loved his players there. The full court press to return home, including a phone call with Osborne when Scott was wavering sealed the deal.

He had the complete hero returns home reception. Honestly, I think a lot of people would get full of themselves pretty quickly with the reception he received.

Scott said his goal was to blend Oregon speed with Husker Power. His time rising up in the coaching ranks and especially the influence under Chip Kelly had a profound impression on Scott’s preferred style of play. There was definitely an emphasis on speedy “Duck Ball” but not so much a notable return of tough, smashmouth mentality that many Husker fans were hoping and assuming Scott would emphasize.

There was no emphasis on ball control, no emphasis on defense, no emphasis on special teams. That style of play may work fine in the PAC or AAC with speedy skill athletes but it’s not going to serve you well long term in a smashmouth conference like the B1G or SEC.

At the end of the day, I think Scott gave it his best shot but Scott had either forgotten or thought he had a better way than the fundamentals that served Nebraska best for 40+ years.

I think Scott has a good scheme and a good offensive mind and I think if he can work quietly under a strong HC and maybe do some self reflecting, he can get another shot someday. It’ll be best for him if he gets that shot in a conference and at a school where his wide open, point a minute, preferred style of play would be suitable and welcomed.

As for Nebraska, hopefully we will find someone who emphasizes the small things: Play smart, play tough, control the lines, control the clock. I would welcome a return to “boring football” because I think that brand best suits Nebraska in the part of the country we are and in the conference we play.

It’s been ironic these past several years to watch other schools beat us over the head using the same fundamental things that used to be our bread and butter.