10/19/2007 9:31 PM
KOOT wrote:
I don't think the present team deserves the honor to use the tunnel walk music.I think what sounds more appropiate is to have the Huskers come busting through the doors holding hands and skipping while blaring through Memorial Stadium is the ever popular nursery rhyme, RING AROUND THE ROSIE. Then when they cross midfield, do what they always do . THEY ALL FALL DOWN. What do you think ? Reply to this
10/18/2007 5:46 PM
Jason J Parolek wrote:
Just a note to say great to have you back home. I was born and raised in Columbus, NE and have lived in Fort Worth, TX for the last eight years. I have missed my old Nebraska team and am extremely excited to see that the necessary changes are already taking place. My loyalty to Nebraska has never wavered but the last few years have been rough, especially living here. Anyway, just wanted to say welcome back and I catch your show every chance I get. Thanks! Reply to this
10/20/2007 8:10 PM
MIchael Bond wrote:
I hear ya Jason Parolek. I was raised in Kearney Nebr. Now I live in Commerce Texas, just east of Dallas, and I hear about it every Saturday from the TX fans. I just wish the big 12 would have been around in the early to mid 90s so we could have gave these tx fans something to cry about every year. Do you know of any Nebr. watching parties in the DFW area? Reply to this
2/18/2008 9:57 PM
Ann wrote:
Jason Parolek!! remember me? Ann Murray class of 1990! funny...my husband and I were watching state wrestling on TV this past weekend....he was a wrestler at Lincoln East and we were talking about wrestlers from Columbus that he remembered. You were one, because I guess you beat one of his friends (BJ Dowding) which one one of only like two losses in his high school career. Anyway, since you crossed my mind I thought I'd run your name on google... hopefully this will get to you. I hope you are doing well in Texas. You'll have to tell me a little about what you're doing these days. We've been in Lincoln about four years after living in Colorado for seven years. I'm married to a decent dude, have a 14 year old son and 7 year old twin daughters...life is good, no complaints! But how in the world did we get to be in our upper 30's?? Time is going crazy fast! Hope you're doing well Jason...drop me a line when you've got a minute. Ann annhall72@hotmail.com Reply to this
10/19/2007 9:29 AMRob Horst wrote:
Hey Jason, I enjoyed your first entry and I have to say that I agree with you about 99%. I agree we should run Castile more, but I think that we have a weapon in Lucky. I don't think that the coaches use him enough like they should, or could be using him. I think that he could be a Reggie Bush type player and we should sometimes put him in the slot reciever position with Castile in the backfield. Their would be huge mismatches, and no linebacker in the country would be able to cover him. I just don't think that these coaches are adjustible enough like thay should be at the college level. Anyways, that wasn't my question for you even though I could go on and on for days about this team and their coaches. My question to you is have you ever considered coaching defense, especially for the huskers. I think that you and your fire are exactly what this team is missing and I think that you would make and outstanding defensive line coach and someday defensive coordinator. Something to think about... Rob Reply to this
10/19/2007 10:58 AMnvhusker wrote:
Right on! I would like to see things go back to basic fundamental football. Let's pick 60 plays out of the eight pound book and run them until we don them perfectly every time. No one cares how smart we are and how many plays we know! We are inconsistent because we have too many plays with the possibility of one guy missing an assignment and the play then fails. Let's get some emotion into the game on both sides of the ball and maybe the sidelines,too! The answer to our problems is probably not going to be found on that play card until we learn to execute our basic fundamentals. Reply to this
10/19/2007 9:33 AM
S Loeffler wrote:
Jason, My son wore "double nickel" all through high school...you and Grant were his idols! Great having you back and your honesty regarding tradition, expectations, and leadership...all of which are a part of Nebraska. Your respect for Coach Osborne comes through in the manner you write about him, and that speaks volumes.Welcome back! Reply to this
10/19/2007 10:42 AM
barney wrote:
Why can't Joe Ganz have a chance , especially when we are blown out early in the game. We've had many players who were excellant when given a chance Reply to this
10/19/2007 5:41 PM
Barney fan wrote:
You are right - GAnz should have played in at least 3 games by now. Callahan is deliberately NOT playing him, it avoids a QB "controversy", and blames Keller for the WCO failure. I believe that Ganz is the better player: certainly a better runner with the ability to escape. In all the blow out losses, Callahan refused to acknowledge Ganz as a "football player", seemingly convinced that Ganz couldn't help, or even supply a spark. Callahan - once again - is wrong, he finally realized that Lucky is hesitant - Castille's getting more carries. But Callahan is afraid that Ganz will be more effective than Kellar, making Cally's "open competition" at QB back-fire on him again. OH, you heard it here first, the firing of Pederson CERTAINLY marks the soon-to-be firing of Callahan. It wouldn't make sense to fire Pederson, and keep Callahan.... Reply to this
10/21/2007 8:18 AM
Leanne wrote:
You both are right about Joe Ganz, why has this kid sat for four straight years and been able to play. I think he could add an extra spark and if he is able to run than he could be gaining yards and fans. We need someone that is able to get himself out of a jam, and Keller can't do it, he is too busy looking for his receiver and doesn't use his feet. I think we should rally around Ganz, this season has been blown already, put this kid in and see what he can do. Who cares about a QB controversy, we have seen what Keller has, he is good, now lets see Ganz. Other teams are forced to put QB #2 in and they prove to be the better player. I can't figure that out either, just stupid decisions from the HC once again. Not often have we had two choices in QB's, so lets use them both and keep them fresh for every other game. What do we have to lose at this point. Reply to this
10/19/2007 10:46 AM
Livio Nespoli wrote:
I just want you to know that I appreciate your candor. Furthermore, my deep respect for you beating your demons and staying strong. As a born and bred Nebraskan I want to thank you for Peter's contribution to our culture and heritage. God bless you.
As for the end of the Callahan era, I simply cannot wait, not as much for the change to a new coach, but so that these boys that play for us will begin to understand what it means to be a Nebraska Cornhusker! Reply to this
10/19/2007 10:48 AM
Shane wrote:
Jason, Thanks for coming back to Huskernation. I really wish you could put the pads back on and show the boys how to play. Again thanks for all the great memories! Shane Reply to this
Nice article. There is no better way for these current players and future potential players to understand the Nebraska tradition and way of doing things then to have former players be a presence at practices and games. I hope Dr. Osborne stays involved in the program as long as he wants. Please keep trying to have a positive impact on the current program. There is talent on this team. For what ever reason, the effort just isn't there? Hopefully, this will change.... Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:04 AMDane Hunt wrote:
Welcome back Jason I herd your story on the Jim Rome show of the Demons that you have had to deal with and probably are still dealing with.It just grabbed a hold of me and touched me to know that the players that we as fans "worship" on Saturdays are just normal people that happen to be really good at football. It just helps to know others have struggled also. I am very glad you are beating them "Demons" and will continue support for you. I am glad you are back in Nebraska and I would love for you to become part of the coaching staff sometime, if that is something you would like. I think you could show kids what kind of passion and dedication it takes to be a real BlackShirt and be able to relate to them with stuff other than football as well, anyway great to have you back and best of luck to you. Thank God for Dr. Tom. Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:05 AM
Mo Husker wrote:
Thanks for some good old fashioned honesty. This team needs to get tough, just like you said. I bet no one every slacked around you or your brother. THAT is why we won and were dominant up front. I hope your message goes from this blog to the Husker's ears. Make that blackshirt mean something, Huskers. It's about ALL of us. Keep up the great work, J! Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:05 AM
Chad wrote:
Jason, Thanks for moving back...I was in college at UNL from 93-97...those were great years and I'll never forget them either...of course you are always welcome in Nebraska...again...glad you're back! Go Big Red Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:08 AM
Los wrote:
Great article JP! Glad I came across this. You are completely correct about TO and the effect he has. Even for people who have never met the man, we all know the aura of honesty and integrity he brings to the table. I cannot wait to see who, if Callahan is gone at the end of the year, TO hires to the NU coaching staff. My dream team would be something like this. Pelini as head coach, Rathman as OC, Marvin Sanders as DC, and bring in guys like yourself, Wistrom, Frost, and maybe Hoskinson as assistants. Just a dream buddy but what a lineup!!! Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:10 AMRick Richter wrote:
Jason, Very good article, I think you are right on with the character of Tom.It will make a difference and put confidence back in the program . Good to see your blog ,I will check in from time to time . My big concern for the rest of the year is the players mentality,if we get slapped around 3 or 4 more times this year it could be tough I know that Tom has extended himself to everyone and hopefully the coaching staff will follow his example.
10/19/2007 11:20 AM
Brett H -St Louis wrote:
Jason-great write-up! I have never really read any of your blogs or articles and quite frankly have always thought of you as a loose cannon or crazy dude. Nothing bad, but just a little out there. I knew when you played that may have even given you an advantage, but your words are true and should be delivered to those who will listen. Do you believe that you and Wistrom were natural born leaders or became them throughout your careers? I ask this because maybe there is not anyone on this current roster that has the ability or know how of being a leader. You guys undoubtedly had the team by the balls and they didnt want to let you down or TO, but these guys dont care who they let down and seem like they just want the game to get over so they can start partying. Im sure you guys had your share of Budweisers, but atleast you earned them. I grew up 10 miles from Wistroms home town of Webb City, Mo and have followed his entire career even till now in retirement and coaching in Springfield, so I ask you this: Would you two consider coming back to the U and getting this Defense back where it belongs? I think your guys fire alone would put us back on the map as a defensive school, just like it should always be. Good luck to you and glad to have you around!! Now go challenge some of these guys to take someones head off! Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:22 AM
John wrote:
You rock Jason! If we can't get Pelini or Gill back to NU let's say you take over. I agree wholeheartedly with everything you have written, particularly about NU not going in pads during practice. And BC still can't seem to figure out why we lack intensity. This coaching staff needs to go. Even if they win out, which they won't, they still need to go. They haven't proven that they respect Husker football and if they don't respect it, how can you expect your players to respect it? BC was the virus to Oakland and now he has spread to Lincoln. Time for Dr. Tom to administer his immunization shot. Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:34 AM
dghikee wrote:
Amen Brother! This team is in need of some serious leadership. There is no fire and emotion in these guys. It starts with the coaches but the players need to bring something to the table. As a former athlete, I don't understand how you don't reach game day ready to strap it on and go to war. If the starters aren't willing to put it all on the line, they need to step aside and let the younger guys have a shot. Reply to this
10/19/2007 11:49 AM
Kerry W wrote:
Thank you Jason for all you have done for the University, and thank you for not sugar coating the problems this team faces as we enter the next 5 games. God Bless Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:04 PM
bill Gondring wrote:
The entensity and honest observations are very comforting from a creditable source, keep it up.Go Nebraska Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:05 PM
insider wrote:
I hope the players will feel comfortable going to Tom to air their grievances with the coaches. This staff has played head games with the players and they don't trust the coaches. I was very happy about the Calli hire and was very supportive until I had a chance to talk in private conversations with the players and listen to their stories. Also Suh beat the hell out of Victory Haines last week after Haines got the best of him. How come Suh didn't get disciplined more? There are serious moral and trust issues between the players and the coaching staff. I care to much about the players to see them suffer any longer. People really need to know the truth about what is going on. Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:08 PM
j vanderheiden wrote:
Jason I am with you on the defense lacks energy. Seems to me that when it starts to go bad they just quit. Last year when we lost to the Horns it did not hurt like the losses this year. At some time you have to stop blaming the coaches and hope the players will just say they have had enough and no one will score on us again. Would you consider coaching any part of this defense? John Reply to this
The man! I wanted to place my gratitude for your great post. One thing I realize is your passion for the game and in this article you did not have to bash any of the current coaching staff. We all know the issues. Like what you had stated, it is a simple lack of intensity by this team. I have been watching replays of the USC game and to think this team had the lead in the second quarter but let the wind out of their sails themselves. It is a true example of what passion and intensity can do to the game. At the very least - the team needs to address this. For some reason things fall into place when you add passion. Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:24 PMJanie Perry wrote:
I am so glad you started this blog. I have been a husker fan since the 50's when I use to sit in the bleacher section which is before your time (it was the south stadium. You explained it better than anyone yet. (the problem with the team now) Maybe you can also help this team out by talking with them either in person or through your blog. Even through your problems, you were still a good role model for kids. Everyone did respect you. I feel sorry for these kids now because they don't know what it is like to be part of the Husker Family. I'm sorry for them, I also didn't know all the pictures etc had been taken down and not talked about. What if Washington DC would have done that with former presidents pictures and no one would have known what they were about. History books would have never been written. Oh boy what this administration did after Bill Byrne left was wipe out the history of Husker Land and hopefully players like you and Dr Tom is to bring it back and let it live like it should have been all this time. Glad you are back and good luck to you and your family. JP Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:28 PM
husker415 wrote:
Excellent first blog! Keep'em coming. And please, go to the locker room and throw some guys around. Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:31 PM
Gloria wrote:
Hi Jason, I saw you on The Big Red Wrap. It was great to hear your enthusiasm and your endless love for Nebraska Football. When you and your brother played, it was so special and such a special era for the Nebraska football program. Glad you're back home. It all feels like family again with TO back at the helm. God bless you and yours. Gloria Western Nebraska's biggest Husker fan! Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:38 PM
Bob wrote:
Welcome home JP. You are still the man. Love listening to you on the radio also. You're one of my favorite all time Huskers. I agree we need to get some fire back on D. I love it that TO came back we really needed a change. Thanks Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:39 PMJoe wrote:
Thanks for the blog entry. Very well written and insightful. I'm glad changes are being made, especially the addition (or should I say re-addition) of Dr. Tom Osborne. Huskernation is hurting and we desperately need the good Doctor to fix the problem and make the pain go away. We understand this won't be a 'quick fix', but we are confident in Dr. Osborne and his skills in this area. It is such a welcome and comforting face. I think it is only a matter of time before Callahan and his assistants are dismissed. The good Doctor will live up to his ever-honest word and give Billy and his crew the rest of this season and an honest evaluation. But I have a feeling Doctor Tom knows cancer when he sees it. I just hope Nebraska can make the right hire this time. But I comfort in this; there is no better person for making that hire than the good Doctor. And he's back. Reply to this
10/19/2007 12:57 PM
James G. wrote:
Jason; The reason you are so welcomed in Nebraska is, at heart, you are a Nebraskan. I grew up on the farm in rural NE. We didn't stop taking care of our livestock because of floods or blizzards. We didn't leave the hay in the field because of 102 degree temps in high humidity. Many Nebraskans and mid westerners face very difficult situations every day... and we don't give up. Our team represents our state and we're very proud of the toughness they have displayed in the past. The recent Husker years have been difficult. We don't give up the fight here in Nebraska. We want to see that same attitude on the field because it is broad casted to the rest of the nation. We don't have much else in Nebraska to let the rest of the world know... "We are here!!" Nebraska Football is our place on the map. We're proud of it, and that's just how we are. GO BIG RED !!! Reply to this
10/19/2007 1:00 PM
TURTLE wrote:
I'M here to start the nickelhead's. Proud fan of the double nickel. So come one come all join the nicklhead movement I have'nt accomplished much in my life but if i can take credit for starting the nickelhead's, well then i'v finally made it.......the turtle Reply to this
10/19/2007 1:11 PM
Chrismac wrote:
Jason, Thank you for being a sane voice during this trying season. Your opinions and insight are so real compared to some of the so-called experts in this radio market. Reading your blog and hearing your show daily gives a guy hope that we can return this football program to its former glory. Having T.O. back is the first piece of the puzzle. I agree that we have the talent to compete but I feel are schemes on both sides of the ball are way to complicated. Is it possible to simplify what we are doing both offensively and defensively and just let the kids play football. Thanks for your candid opinions and hard work....Mac Reply to this
Give Q the ball, run it, run it, run it.. play Nebraska football. I like the pass, I just don't like the WCO in college. What's with all of these shifts??? it's only confusing our guys... How about playing Patrick Witt.. here's the 5% disagreement.. Keller????... not sure about him.. I see the arm, I don't see the brain... too bad Zac didn't have his arm. Let's put Lucky in a position to be succesful... SLOT BACK.. or FLANKER.. ala Johnny the Jet.. Bush is a pretender to how Johnny did it ... with an occasional run.. Give the ball to Q or Cody Glenn.. Reply to this
10/19/2007 1:18 PM
Andy Hefner wrote:
"Double Nickel" why don't you and Christian hold some off campus"come to Jesus"meetings with the current recently stripped blackshirts and educate these guys on The state of Nebraska football and what it really means to play for the name on the front of their jerseys and not for the names on the back. Damn what I and 1.7 million Nebraskans would give to see that intensity,chemistry and smash mouth football again regardless of the outcome!Either way I am glad I was around to watch the pride you guys had and what it meant to you guys to play at Nebraska,let's pray it was a short departure from the norm.GBR Reply to this
10/19/2007 1:27 PM
david peck wrote:
It's nice to have someone that has been through the program and truley understands what Husker fan's are about. Keep up the truth alive. I was told by my brother that the University made Matt Davidson a retract his statements from last weeks game. What ever, he was just as embarrassed as the rest of us, and also said the truth. Thanks, and love the web radio. Seattle Husker Reply to this
10/19/2007 1:34 PM
Husker TurnDog wrote:
JP, Great blog man! I agree with everything you said. It's awesome to have T.O. back in the mix. We definitely need him back to restore the culture and value of the program. The current coaching staff is just too arrogant to ever understand the true importance of Husker football to the state of Nebraska. Plus, I was really upset with some of B.C.'s quotes that have come to light from the upcoming book 'The Nebraska Way'. If B.C. really said some of these things, then I see no reason to wait until the end of the season to ask him to leave. But we'll leave that decision to T.O.
But I am so glad to see T.O. and some of the older players and staff get involved. A lot of people say that it's going to take a few years to fix this thing. But I think with the right coaching staff, we might be ok next year. With the exception of our D Line, I think we have good players and good athletes on the team. But for whatever reason, this current coaching regime has not been able to bring this team together.
Thanks for the blog! I look forward to reading it every week. It's great to have you back in Nebraska. GBR!!!! Reply to this
10/19/2007 1:35 PM
Huskerandy wrote:
Glad to have you back in the great state of Nebraska! Appreciate your honesty and really enjoy your comments!
Glad that you persevered through your demons and are making a difference.
10/19/2007 1:46 PM
Scott Nelson wrote:
Congrats on the new gig. I wish we could get the station better in Omaha or you had streaming audio at the station. It is like a cool breeze blew in when I heard your comments about the defense. We are subjected to this vanilla paste of truth that radiates from Callahans mouth. The guy needs a backbone transplant. Thanks for the lessons and I look forward to reading/hearing your future comments for a long time to come. Reply to this
10/19/2007 1:50 PM
Randy wrote:
Jason I just wanted to know we appreciate all you have done for Husker football. Your observations were 100% accurate in my opinion. I have a 12 year old boy playing midget football in a Fremont Jaycee league and I do my best to help coach these kids with the limited knowledge I have about technique or scheme. I have always told him if you hustle more than any other kid on the field, no matter how big or fast you are, you will be successful. He is a Husker die hard and he has been having a hard time with what has been going on. Here is another state of circumstances that I have noticed. And yes I blame this coaching staff for it. At the end of each practice with my son's team, I give about 5 other kids a ride home. These are all local kids, one is a Florida fan, one is an Oklahoma fan, one is a Texas fan the other is believe or not a Colorado fan. So there is my son hanging out with his buddies having to defend our pathetic effort every Saturday and all his friends saying yea Nebraska is hurting, I like this or that team. I know kids will be kids and they will understand (hopefully) as the grow a little older and mature where they are from. But this team, this program is chasing our youth away. It used to be every kid in this state grew up wanting put the helent on with the big "N." I know part of it is 50 games a week on TV, but 10 years ago this just didn't happen. T.O. is coming at even a more critical time than most fans even realize. Again I can't thank you enough for you dedication and hard work when you were a player and today. This may sound a little funny but I'm telling you the 100% truth. My earliest childhood memory is sitting in our living room on a Saturday evening in 1970 listening to the Huskers taking on USC. My father who has recently passed away was jumping up and down with excitement as we battled them to a 21-21 tie out in LA. I remember him ranting and raving how much Bob Devaney has down for this state and this program. There was nothing besides his family, that was more important to him than the Big Red. I just again wanted to say thanks Reply to this
10/25/2007 9:09 AM
Jeff S wrote:
I totally agree. I also have a 12 year old boy. There are only 2 other Husker fans in his class. But honestly what have they seen in their lifetime to make them Husker fans. They have seen 3 headcoaches, a 5-6 season and a good chance to see a 4-8 season. The consecutive sellout streak is the only streak left. Our house will still support the Huskers but we need to give these kids a reason to believe. Reply to this
10/27/2007 10:04 AM
Jason Peter wrote:
It's crazy that the young kids growing up today aren't Husker fans. My wife and I went to a high school football game last night and I was shocked to see all the young kids wearing sweatshirts that said USC, LSU, Miami, I couldn't believe my eyes. I know kids like whoever is number 1, but I can remember the days whenever everybody wore Husker gear. I have to believe part of it is the disconnect between the program and the fans. Reply to this
It's great to see you carving your niche as a prognosticator. When I was a kid, you were a leader and a competitior... and now, years later, you are still a leader and a voice that commands respect.
You are right about this team. There is talent. It is simple, they need to dig and find their heart.
10/19/2007 2:33 PM
Zack wrote:
Great article ! I remember watching you play and wish this years team played with half the intesity you and your team mates did. I am shocked to hear that they only practiced with pads -full contact- 2 times prior to USC, that is crazy!Who would you choose to Replace Callahan?? Bo P?? The guy from navy? Reply to this
I am a middle-aged central Nebraska native. I remember back to when I was a little kid. Sitting around a radio on Saturdays in the fall with my dad, listening to the husker games. What always struck me most was my dads passion for these games week in and week out. If we were having a good game (which it usually was), it would always be a big party. If it was a bad game, well not so much. But it was this passion for the game that was passed down from my dad to me and , from myself to my son that I fear could be in jeapordy because of the current state of affairs. My dad is gone now, but I know that he would feel along with my son and I, that a cold fog had rolled in over Husker Nation and, it will take people like Dr. Tom and you to help us get back to the sunshine of what Husker Nation really is, PASSION for the team handed down from generation to generation, love for the players and coaches, and great fall afternoons where memories are made for ourselves, our kids and, their kids and on and on. With your help and others like you 55 we will be back and, the tradition preserved. I believe we are on the brink of something special happening. Get Ready!! Reply to this
10/19/2007 3:20 PM
Ryan wrote:
Glad to see back and doing good!!! You, your bro, and Grant need to kick some sense into this team. TO gave you the chance to go to practice you better be there!! I heard Christian on the radio couple weeks ago and I was ready to play again!! Reply to this
10/19/2007 3:41 PM
Tim wrote:
I didn't walk on, wanted to, but I know the feeling you get, when you play for the guy next to you, you may be out of breath, your helmet has cut deep into the bridge of your nose, you don't even really know what quarter it is. I remember watching you play like that. I DVR all the ole Husker Games just to keep the fire alive. Hearing you talk, and Tom talk, and with the invitation for all the ole players to come back. Living in a State who Identifies itself with the kind of football you played, well, what I want to say is "Thanks" like 1 million times, losing your identity is very hard to take. Reply to this
10/19/2007 3:55 PM
Ray wrote:
Everyone just remember, this will not change in the remaining 5 games. Give Dr. Tom time. The godfather, Coach D. took some time to get us there. We will be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reply to this
10/19/2007 4:03 PM
GLover wrote:
Jason: I thought your comments about team practice with little contact interesting. My question - what is your opinion of the team practice schedule? I understand the team meets on Sundays (after a game) has Mondays off, then practices Tue-Thur. Essentially, practicing 3 days a week. Reply to this
Can you comment on times when you and your teammates had to show leadership at Nebraska. Specifically, I'd like to hear stories about how guys like you, Christian, Grant and others got the attention of your teammates and how they responded. Thanks! Reply to this
10/19/2007 4:25 PM
joe wrote:
Iv'e been a husker fan since the early 60's have never seen ,even through the bad times, a team play like this bunch.your on target when you say no leadership.It's hard to watch this every week. Reply to this
10/19/2007 4:27 PM
Larry Watson wrote:
that is the best thing written during this awfull period in Husker history. I also believe that the pride will be restored to this bunch....maybe BC will not be around to be part of it. Reply to this
10/19/2007 5:12 PM
Roy L Miller wrote:
I enjoyed your perspective on the current team play. It's interesting that 3 people have said that what makes a winner is for players to "play hard." They are Tom Osborne, Jason Peter and John Elway.
I attemded the upset of OU in '59 at Memorial Stadium, so I've followed the Big Red for awhile. My Dad sold concessions there in the '20s until the depression finally forced him outof school. Nebraska tradition is special and one-of-a-kind! I'm now living in Lakewood, CO having to listen to the constant barbs! Reply to this
10/19/2007 5:18 PM
Roger Hein wrote:
JP Well done! You have nailed it and leadership can only come from within. There is no doubt that there are those that can provide this, They just have not been primed. Oh I do hope that T. O. did get the chace to talk to the team. I for one expect to see them play Nebraska football this week end. If they fail to do so and there is no real effort then all I can say is HELP I will always be a fan of the Huskers and have been for over 65 years. I can take a loss but as you said not when we refuse to put forth an honest Big Red effort. an Old foggie Reply to this
10/19/2007 5:19 PM
Rod wrote:
Welcome back Jason "DN", Being born and bread Nebraska,I still and always will bleed Husker Red even after living in Washington State for the last 30 or so years. I was like a kid on Christmas when he Seahawks snagged up Grant and Josh Brown. Many people out here understand more than "BC" and crew about husker tradition and pride from picking up on the intensity and passion they displayed on and off the field. They understand that was instilled into players under the GREAT DR. T and the Nebraska mentality towards life. Great entry. The husker family reuniting and rallying around the team at this time gives me reason to hold my head high again as a husker fan living amongst a state full of Wa. Huskies. Nothing more can be said about T.O. that hasn't been said, which really goes without saying. My comment about "The Man" is I can't help feeling guilty about him sacrificing his time and family time to help the institution he loves. The man should be spending is time hooking hogs on serene waters and enjoying his grandkids. He's given enough of his live to Nebraska. Don't get me wrong, I am utterly grateful, but I just wish for him that he can get all the right people in the right places and get onto the life he has earned and deserves. Reply to this
10/19/2007 5:21 PM
Chad Ludicrous wrote:
Thanks JP, I was at UNL from fall92 to spring97. Crazy times man! Thanks for your insight on the current state of affairs... entertaining as well. "Special one arm tackles" and such. How about addressing the Chase Daniel comment regarding the Nebraska D being "high school". What do you see as far as schemes go? Chad Ludicrous Lueders Reply to this
10/19/2007 5:30 PM
Jason Peter Fan wrote:
Jason: You didn't comment on returning to the (spread) option. The West Coast Offense is Not "Nebraska", we need to get a running QB like Missouri, Texas A $ M, West Virginia, etc, then we can "pound" the ball. We need a QB that can escape a pass rush, and gain yards when the play breaks down. You didn't mention that in your article, in fact, you seemed to support the type of offense we have now. We don't need Sam Kellar, we need Scott Frost - could pass and run! Reply to this
10/19/2007 7:03 PM
barney wrote:
I think one "style" of west coast offense might work here in Nebraska- Remember what Bill Walsh ran with Roger Craig, Tom Rathman, Joe Montana ( who could run some ) etc. We have the players for that type of offense because it works so well with thw run or pass, and the fullback is used alot. What do you think. Also, That Rutgers coach Schiani would would really fit in here at nebraska Reply to this
10/19/2007 7:16 PM
JustAFan wrote:
Good to see some perspective from a former player. As discouraged as everyone is right now over the program, you can't help but be almost naively optimistic once TO gets involved.
BTW, infinite thanks for the glory years. Reply to this
10/19/2007 7:40 PM
Dean wrote:
Welcome home Jason. I absolutely agree with your comments. We need you guys to help get Husker Nation turned back around. We are starting with T.O. back. "GO BIG RED". Callahan, get out of town Reply to this
10/19/2007 8:23 PM
Steve Nath wrote:
Wow...JP, you are still THE MAN! Reading your blog makes me want to suit up and play some smashmouth football, and I'm 46 years old...YOU'VE HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD, my friend...and we're all glad you're back in Lincoln...Peace Reply to this
10/19/2007 8:41 PM
vern reagle wrote:
Jason , your comments are very accurate. I have had season tickets since 1962 and a charter member of the beef club. You don,t see any emotion from the coaches so can't expect it from the players. I have never seen the lack desire from both the coaches and players as I have this year. keep up the blog, me be B.C. might read it and wake up. Reply to this
10/19/2007 8:47 PM
mike d hedlund wrote:
former player, fullback early 80's, thanks for your comments and for being here and supporting tom and the huskers, we need more like you around here, i wish you the best!!! Reply to this
10/19/2007 9:02 PM
JD wrote:
. . . and in our darkest hour comes the voice of Husker Wisdom and the REAL Husker Nation . . . Peterbuilt himself. THROW THEM BONES!!!!!!!!!!
Much thanks to you Double Nickel for being a voice of change when change was what we needed.
The followers of Husker Football and those that understand what the teams of the 90's did for the character of this great state have been watching your career. We read those articles and felt your pain when you were fighting your demons. We prayed for you and now we welcome you home, . . . back home to God's Country!!!!
You are exactly right, we've got your back J!
GBR!
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10/19/2007 10:54 PM
Craig wrote:
your'e my man jason!! the memory of getting to watch you, Grant and the others win the National Championship in 1998 will never die!!! It was the best trip of my life!!
It's good to have you back...take care of yourself, we need you!
10/19/2007 11:36 PM
Joel Margheim wrote:
You have said what I have been thinking since the Oklahoma St game last year and all of this year. Lack on intensity in practice all week makes for a lackluster game day! And that lack of intensity in practice is due to the coaches. Thank you for writing down what most of us have been thinking. I am glad it came from you a former player from a national championship team that knows what it takes to get it done! You are also right in that there is not a better person to come in and make things right. Hopefully that also means a new coach with some fire at the end of a very long year! Keep up the good work. Reply to this
I know I speak for the state when I say we really admire all that you and your teammates are doing for the current roster. I've been a Husker fan for as long as I can remember. I was there when Devaney took over and watched as Johnny the Jet launched himself into the annuals of Husker History.
I've mourned over losses too, the Missouri game in "78".But we've always managed to pick up ourselves and get ready for the next game. We always thought that we could win no matter who we played. Even if it was Oklahoma.
I have never in my life ever picked a team to beat my beloved Huskers. But I did two weeks ago. We as fans are hurting. Heck, I've been divorced for over a year and this hurts worse than that.
I wear and bleed Husker red, as I'm sure a lot of fans across this great nation do. For us to be in this situation is hard to bear. We don't hate the players and I will never get on them. They only play as well as they're coached. And that my friend is where the buck needs to stop. I'm hoping that "Coach/AD" Osborne can put the brakes on this program and make it do a 180 degree turn.
Do whatever it takes to help the program.....in the end people will see how great sportsmen the people and fans of Nebraska are. We live by that reputation and by-god we'll see it through. I've said hard words about the former AD and even some not so nice ones about our illustrious Coaching staff...But I ask one thing....and one thing only as a fan...and I'm asking this of Coach Cosgrove....Please for the love of the football Gods Sake...Blitz, Blitz, Blitz...oh yeah,,,more blitz...
10/20/2007 1:04 AM
Husker4Ever wrote:
Jason it is a blessing to have a guy like you talk to us. You have been there and seen how this are. The Good and the Bad. But most of all YOU NEVER GAVE UP. Also wanna say THANK YOU for always being you and SPEAKING YOUR MIND. Your a very very vocal guy and that is the one thing that always set you apart from others. Some will just be nice and kinda half hearty say things and you on the other hand will just TELL IT HOW IT IS...and I respect that alot Reply to this
10/20/2007 5:05 AM
KCHusker wrote:
Thanks Jason for speaking out--I know you have been for some time--and helping get something done (Smiley gone). Have you noticed in all the Callahan comments, absolutely NO comment about the coaching and there might be some responsibility there? It's all about the players--"going thru a tough time right now", "we are supporting the players" -- he blames the players!!!! I still believe the players have plenty of talent to be very respectable--from the "inside" what I hear is that BC and KC won't let the players make decisions--Taylor & now Keller HAVE to throw to the receiver designated in the play book--no checking off or going to a different receiver. I believe the players are totally confused because the coaches have no clue what they are doing. I remember the Colo. a couple years ago the defense, all 11, were standing looking at KC on the sideline asking what to do, while the Buffs lined up and run a play. The saddest part is BC has surrounded himself with incompetent coaches through out and there is no one to take over if TO fires him. Keep up the good work, JP. Reply to this
10/20/2007 9:46 PM
tyler wrote:
Hey guys, I'll start off by saying I always support The RED. I think Callahan Means well but you can't run the huskers like an NFL team focusing on offense and patching holes through college free agency (juco) instead of developing players. He is gone after the year. Bo Pelini would be a good fit because he is imaginative and a good motivater, understands tradition and will always field a great defense. Hopefuly he will not hold the snub by pederson against the rest of husker nation. That is all I have to say for now. Still living through 94 95 97 Thanks for the memories 55 and the greatest college run in football history! Reply to this
10/20/2007 7:43 AM
Rick wrote:
Jason, I always appreciate an ex player and especially one of your caliber letting us know what it takes from your inside prospective on the team to be great. Tom is right in that Nebraska as a state is affected every time the team does well or not so well. It used to be that I was down the day after a hard fought loss but knew you guys gave it your all. Now I am ashamed of the team that calls themselves the Cornhuskers. I still follow everything though because I know it wont last for long. I am glad I found your blog and will check frequently for more of your unique perspective. Reply to this
10/20/2007 10:52 AM
Oldfarmkid wrote:
Jason I did not understand the void that has been created in Lincoln regarding the players until I heard Steve Taylor on NPTV this week. When I heard TO sent out an email inviting all the ex-players back and decided to hang the all american pics again. I did not know how far things have fallen. I think getting some of this balance back will help the fan base. As I remember also TO adapted the much more physical 1v1s format after Miami man handled us in the early 90s. I think some mentoring by TO of Coach C might really surprise everyone with results GBR Reply to this
10/20/2007 12:00 PM
Alan Gaveck wrote:
Hell Yeah says it all! With T.O. back at the helm we can right this great ship and sail the way our tradition has taught us to sail. Reply to this
10/20/2007 2:13 PM
Mike Oliver wrote:
Hey JP, It is great to hear from you. I was real proud of you fighting the demons when I saw the HBO deal. Keep giving us your in put. It is great to get a proven Huskers view of things. Keep the Faith. GBR Reply to this
10/20/2007 3:38 PM
dennis d. wrote:
Listening to this A& M games drives the point home, that more changes are NEEDED! Callahan's "Hired" gun has not lived up to the hype.Cosgrove's defense is nonexistant,shows no Emotion and lacks CHANGE! Their same 'ol approach gameday after gameday results in anger,frustration and embarassment for their fans. I feel sorry for the second string in certain positions that don't see the green playing field Saturday after Saturday. Yet we are bullheaded and have all the right answers at the post-game and press conferences. I feel I have been "dooped" into believeing this team can win again! Our family is still Big RED Fans now and in the ever-changing FUTURE! Reply to this
10/20/2007 7:53 PM
John Kopecky wrote:
Jason, It is great to have you back as I always admired your intensity. I was very happy this week when the hammer fell on the arrogant King Pederson and Tom Osborne was brought back. The next hammer needs to drop on Callahan and his merry band of impostors posing as coaches. He and Pederson have taken the envy of college football and ran it into the ground. I hope neither one finds a job again and the University get find a way to not pay them any severance. Reply to this
10/20/2007 10:06 PM
tyler wrote:
I'm wishful thinking but I hope the Blackskirts can at least make the ABC televised texas game respectful. I guess we found out Frank wasn't sush a bad recruiter, after Callahan lost his defensive muscle 90 44 34 the band aid fell off and the bleeding began. I feel for the true Nebraska kids on this team subjected to the turmoil created by a few know it all coaches. We need to support the players to keep their heads part way up for the future bacause we still need the strong ones. One last thing, I thought the option was washed up TAMU looked familiar and they are a medocre team. Speaking of medocrity I don't think we gravitated there we dropped well below it. Good work pederson! later 55 Reply to this
10/21/2007 7:05 AM
Leanne wrote:
It was nice to have the past in the present at the game yesterday. I think T.O. brings an extra spring into your step. Welcome back T.O. Also it was nice to hear that some of the former players returned to the sidelines.
I can't figure out why this team is so worn down in the 2nd half, are these kids out of shape are they mentally and physically exhausted, I mean on both sides. Previous Husker teams did the wearing out to the opponents, not get worn out. Does anyone have any idea what has happened to these kids.
I did think that BC made a major change by bringing his offensive coordinator down to the sideline and BC said he was trying to help with the defense. I think its too late for these kids in the middle of the season, and its a move BC should've made a long time ago, but better late than never, right?
This loss hurts just as bad as the previous ones, but I could handle my emotions a little better this week, know that there are possible changes at the end of the season. I look at the rest of the games and who we play, I just dread and wish we didn't have to play them. I am so sad about so much of this season, but having T.O. back and part of this program again is calming. GBR, I love ya so! Reply to this
10/21/2007 8:20 AM
Leanne wrote:
Sorry, let me correct that 1st sentence, I meant that Ganz has not been able to play. Reply to this
10/21/2007 8:57 AM
Phil Porter wrote:
Jason, Welcome back! You are family in Nebraska. Great to have you "on air" in Lincoln. Keep up the good work. All the best to you and your family. - Phil Reply to this
10/21/2007 9:38 AM
shortbus wrote:
I look forward to reading your blog, 55. I hope you can get Christian to comment as well! Husker football.........PETERBUILT!! Reply to this
10/21/2007 2:20 PM
Gabe Renzo wrote:
Hey, husker loyal; Throttle back a bit. Coach Osborne sitting in the AD office is NOT the silver bullet we have all been hoping to find. Sure he's a great inspiration to us all, but so is Kahlil Gibran, but you don't see him donning the shoulder pads or running sprints! The problem with the Huskers goes much deeper than mere inspiration; it deals with preparation and perspiration. With all due respect to Coach Callahan, the husker teams I have seen of late were not prepared; i.e., NOT up to the challenge. I've been a college football fan for some fifty years and a Huskers fan for nearly as long. The real core of the problem is in recruiting; and this is where Coach Osborne can be very instrumental. The game has changed dramatically in recent years; blue chip players will no longer beat a path to Lincoln as they did in the Bill Jennings, Bob Devaney and even the Tom Osborne reign! Sure you can find quality players, but if your thinking championship you need superior athletes! And this must be our quest! Superior athletes, Superior coaching, Raise the bar reach, for the stars and remember, "A man's grasp should exceed his reach or else what is a heaven for"?!? Reply to this
10/21/2007 2:54 PM
Roy L Miller wrote:
Triple Nickle - Your web site dark grey background makes it almost impossible to read the black print!! Reply to this
10/22/2007 1:48 AM
hearing it in Texas wrote:
I have read all of the entries in this blog and I agree with 99%. I keep hearing about jason, christian, and grant. As great as these guys were (and they were GREAT) I have to give JT his props. Adding Tomich to the list will give you the best front four that ever played together at NEB. LONG LIVE PANCAKE BLOCKS!!!!!! LONG LIVE THE FULLBACK TRAP!!!!!!!!! lONG LIVE SMASHMOUTH FOOTBALL!!!!!!! Reply to this
10/23/2007 6:34 AM
Ron wrote:
Good blog, on the technical side, as I listen to some of the a/v links, the theme music made it difficult to listen to things. To watch the NETV clip I had to close the window with your blog in order to watch and listen to the film clip. Reply to this
10/23/2007 8:31 AMSarah Peter wrote:
Hi Ron, You can turn off the music in the bottom right hand corner of the web site by clicking on the red on/off button, the blog should open in a another window that does not come with music. Here is a direct link to the blog just in case. http://blog.jasonpeter.com
10/23/2007 4:28 PM
Brent Wilson wrote:
Jason do you think playing a 5-2 monster back would of worked against texas a&m. Reply to this
10/24/2007 9:33 PM
Oldfarmkid wrote:
I read you 3rd blog and you mentioned the "Fat Guys" and maybe someone has already addressed this but where the heck did HUSKER POWER go to. I saw Zack Potter the other day and a sophomore in the old day would start to look pretty cut, but he looked soft even though is is playing well. I mention Husker Power because I was at a volley ball club here in Omaha the hand out talked about training 3 Nat championship football teams and a heisman trophy winner the brochure said "Former Nebraska trainer" for about 3 guys, Is Kennedy worth it, is he doing a Husker Power level job?? I don't know? Who would?? thanks Jason Reply to this
10/27/2007 10:31 AM
Jason Peter wrote:
I mentioed earlier, I don't know enough about what they are doing in the weightroom to comment. I will say they don't look explosive, that could be a playing hesitant thing or it could be a training thing, either way they're not getting it done. JP Reply to this
10/29/2007 10:33 PM
oldfarmkid wrote:
In the game vs Texas I could only watch the first quarter cause we had to go to KC, but I saw about 8 plays that made me almost weep, basically they were running plays that went for 6,8 12 yards a crack- I said to myself " I remember that!" I recalled when we used to use a running play for for 3rd and 7 and would make it, and no one would be surprised. I see Jason responded on 10/27 about "not looking explosive" That really sums it up, but the reason why is not known. I gotta mention I'll scrape together what's left after my kids tuition check in January and send $200 to T.O. to put towards to debt on the Memorial Stadium remodel, Maybe if we all pitch in there T.O. can spend all his time rebuilding Dear Old Nebraska Reply to this
So glad to see you having such great success with ESPN. Everyone is saying you are doing a terrific job;I totally agree with that! I love your fire... keep it up!!!
You may not remember me, Jason, but I was fortunate to meet you last year at the USC Tailgate party. I was fortunate to have you autograph my shirt and have a picture taken with you. By the way, my wife, Linda is a native of Alliance, Neb. I had the good fortune to meet and shake hands with Dr. Tom when he was there for the Heritage Days parade, the year he was running for office. Lucky me, he signed a new Husker hat, which I have not worn....sitting in my Husker Den!!
I, also, want to say, congratulations and good luck on your new position with ESPN. Even though I am living in Pocatello, I am able to hear you over the internet. Not surprisingly, I have agreed with you in every phase, as to how we need to get back to our Nebraska of old!! To all I have spoken to, you are a true inspiration to Husker Nation!
If I may, I would like to say some things about last Saturday's game that really bothered me: Not rotating our defense throughout the game, I feel, ultimately cost us the game. We finally get Cosgrove to attack, but he fails to keep the defense strong throughout the game by continuously rotating players. For three quarters, we had their butts beaten, but our kids finally tired out!! Yes, we were "tired"!! Are you kidding? Nebraska defense tired????
I don't want to seem ungrateful for the 3 quarters, but it takes, as you know, Jason, 60 minutes of smashmouth to keep a team with that much talent down. Also, Jason, I was very dissappointed that Bill Callahan went conservative after building up a 17-3 lead. Are you kidding me???
Well, I am going to listen to you this afternoon; I know you will try to be positive, but I hope you bring up these points.
Jason, thank you for all the glory you brought to Nebraska; you were the epitomy of what BlackShirts are all about!!! Also, congratulations on your fight to get back to where you are now! You will always be in my prayers, Jason.
BTW, the plates on my car? Yeh, BLKSHRT! My license plate is in honor of the Huskers of old!!! Hopefully, we will Restore the Order of the BlackShirts and the Offense. I had a digital of it, but lost it on a "crash"! I will take another shot of it and send it to you. Your wife, Sarah, asked me to make on up for your collection on this forum.
Take care and God bless you and yours.
Bob Crockford (CrnhskrBob)
husker5x@yahoo.com
p.s. What is Christian doing, and how is he??? You two were totally dynamic!!! Reply to this
12/19/2007 12:54 AM
Joe Eickhoff wrote:
Jason, I really liked how you described your early relationship with coach McBride. I can somewhat relate to the story when I worked construction after high school. The shop I worked at was run by older, very expaerienced foremen who were no longer in the field. When paychecks were handed out they would ask what your name was if you had not earned their respect. After hard work and proving myself it still took a year before they could hand me a check without asking my name. I know they knew my name long before they had to ask, but it was a matter of did I deserve to have my check handed to me for them to know my name. I knew when my check was handed to me without saying my name, I had earned their respect. I was just a kid and didn't know a tenth of what they had forgotten, and I knew this. When i put my 2 weeks in to accept the job I had gotten from receiving my degree, they seemed disappointed I was laeaving. I then knew I was working hard. I saw many guys my age quit because they were too good to carry journeymen's tools. I knew I had not put my time in. It all boils down to work ethic. Your parents/grandparents will teach you this.
12/31/2007 9:47 AM
hambone oklahoma wrote:
DUDE I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME HOPE! I'M ADDICTED TO PAIN MEDS FOR FOUR YEARS NOW, I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT FOUR TIMES, THREE IN THE LAST YEAR. IT'S HARD! FUNNY THING IS YOU Wouldn't THINK ME AS A JUNKY. I'M A MILITARY VETERAN, FIREFIGHTER/EMT, FATHER OF THREE, AND HUSBAND. I WORKOUT AND RUN, I'M IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR 32 YEARS OLD. I PLAYED FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND RAN TRACK IN High school. ALWAYS BEEN PRETTY FIT. BUT FOURS YEARS AGO I SHATTERED MY LEFT ANKLE AND HAD TWO SURGERIES IN SIX MONTHS. I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS ADDICTED TILL THE DOC CUT ME OFF. AND I WENT LOOKING FOR THEM IN THE STREETS. I'D SPEND MY WHOLE CHECK ON PILLS. IT'S BEEN LIKE A NITEMARE. I FEEL SO GOOD WHEN I'M ON THEM, AND WHEN I'M NOT, I DON'T KNOW WHO I AM ANYMORE, NOT COMFORTABLE IN MY OWN SKIN. NO JOY! BUT LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS YEAR I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT. AND IT'S GOING WHY BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!! I REALLY DON'T WANT TO BE A SLAVE TO THEM ANYMORE!! LIKE YOU SAID ON HBO(MAN UP!! NOT TODAY!!) IT'S THIRTY ONE DAYS NOW AND MY MIND IS STARTING TO FEEL BACK ON TRACK. I'M WHITE KNUCKLING IT BUT WITH GOD ON MY SIDE I CAN DO IT!! AND KNOWING THAT YOU DID IT IS INSPIRATION!! THANX Reply to this
12/31/2007 9:51 AM
hambone oklahoma wrote:
DUDE I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME HOPE! I'M ADDICTED TO PAIN MEDS FOR FOUR YEARS NOW, I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT FOUR TIMES, THREE IN THE LAST YEAR. IT'S HARD! FUNNY THING IS YOU Wouldn't THINK ME AS A JUNKY. I'M A MILITARY VETERAN, FIREFIGHTER/EMT, FATHER OF THREE, AND HUSBAND. I WORKOUT AND RUN, I'M IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR 32 YEARS OLD. I PLAYED FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND RAN TRACK IN High school. ALWAYS BEEN PRETTY FIT. BUT FOURS YEARS AGO I SHATTERED MY LEFT ANKLE AND HAD TWO SURGERIES IN SIX MONTHS. I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS ADDICTED TILL THE DOC CUT ME OFF. AND I WENT LOOKING FOR THEM IN THE STREETS. I'D SPEND MY WHOLE CHECK ON PILLS. IT'S BEEN LIKE A NITEMARE. I FEEL SO GOOD WHEN I'M ON THEM, AND WHEN I'M NOT, I DON'T KNOW WHO I AM ANYMORE, NOT COMFORTABLE IN MY OWN SKIN. NO JOY! BUT LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS YEAR I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT. AND IT'S GOING WHY BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!! I REALLY DON'T WANT TO BE A SLAVE TO THEM ANYMORE!! LIKE YOU SAID ON HBO(MAN UP!! NOT TODAY!!) IT'S THIRTY ONE DAYS NOW AND MY MIND IS STARTING TO FEEL BACK ON TRACK. I'M WHITE KNUCKLING IT BUT WITH GOD ON MY SIDE I CAN DO IT!! AND KNOWING THAT YOU DID IT IS INSPIRATION!! THANX Reply to this
2/16/2008 2:54 PM
bonz wrote:
JP, I don't how else to send you an email so I hope this gets to you. Great to see you and meet Sarah this weekend. Thanks for the hockey tickets. You're still one of 3 funniest people I've ever met in the world and I've been around, so it's official. Best to you and your family..stay in touch. Regards-Bonz Reply to this
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I don't think the present team deserves the honor to use the tunnel walk music.I think what sounds more appropiate is to have the Huskers come busting through the doors holding hands and skipping while blaring through Memorial Stadium is the ever popular nursery rhyme, RING AROUND THE ROSIE. Then when they cross midfield, do what they always do . THEY ALL FALL DOWN. What do you think ?
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Just a note to say great to have you back home. I was born and raised in Columbus, NE and have lived in Fort Worth, TX for the last eight years. I have missed my old Nebraska team and am extremely excited to see that the necessary changes are already taking place. My loyalty to Nebraska has never wavered but the last few years have been rough, especially living here. Anyway, just wanted to say welcome back and I catch your show every chance I get. Thanks!
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I hear ya Jason Parolek. I was raised in Kearney Nebr. Now I live in Commerce Texas, just east of Dallas, and I hear about it every Saturday from the TX fans. I just wish the big 12 would have been around in the early to mid 90s so we could have gave these tx fans something to cry about every year. Do you know of any Nebr. watching parties in the DFW area?
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Jason Parolek!! remember me? Ann Murray class of 1990! funny...my husband and I were watching state wrestling on TV this past weekend....he was a wrestler at Lincoln East and we were talking about wrestlers from Columbus that he remembered. You were one, because I guess you beat one of his friends (BJ Dowding) which one one of only like two losses in his high school career. Anyway, since you crossed my mind I thought I'd run your name on google... hopefully this will get to you. I hope you are doing well in Texas. You'll have to tell me a little about what you're doing these days. We've been in Lincoln about four years after living in Colorado for seven years. I'm married to a decent dude, have a 14 year old son and 7 year old twin daughters...life is good, no complaints! But how in the world did we get to be in our upper 30's?? Time is going crazy fast! Hope you're doing well Jason...drop me a line when you've got a minute. Ann annhall72@hotmail.com
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Hey Jason, I enjoyed your first entry and I have to say that I agree with you about 99%. I agree we should run Castile more, but I think that we have a weapon in Lucky. I don't think that the coaches use him enough like they should, or could be using him. I think that he could be a Reggie Bush type player and we should sometimes put him in the slot reciever position with Castile in the backfield. Their would be huge mismatches, and no linebacker in the country would be able to cover him. I just don't think that these coaches are adjustible enough like thay should be at the college level. Anyways, that wasn't my question for you even though I could go on and on for days about this team and their coaches. My question to you is have you ever considered coaching defense, especially for the huskers. I think that you and your fire are exactly what this team is missing and I think that you would make and outstanding defensive line coach and someday defensive coordinator. Something to think about... Rob
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Right on! I would like to see things go back to basic fundamental football. Let's pick 60 plays out of the eight pound book and run them until we don them perfectly every time. No one cares how smart we are and how many plays we know! We are inconsistent because we have too many plays with the possibility of one guy missing an assignment and the play then fails.
Let's get some emotion into the game on both sides of the ball and maybe the sidelines,too! The answer to our problems is probably not going to be found on that play card until we learn to execute our basic fundamentals.
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Jason,
My son wore "double nickel" all through high school...you and Grant were his idols! Great having you back and your honesty regarding tradition, expectations, and leadership...all of which are a part of Nebraska. Your respect for Coach Osborne comes through in the manner you write about him, and that speaks volumes.Welcome back!
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Why can't Joe Ganz have a chance , especially when we are blown out early in the game. We've had many players who were excellant when given a chance
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You are right - GAnz should have played in at least 3 games by now. Callahan is deliberately NOT playing him, it avoids a QB "controversy", and blames Keller for the WCO failure.
I believe that Ganz is the better player: certainly a better runner with the ability to escape. In all the blow out losses, Callahan refused to acknowledge Ganz as a "football player", seemingly convinced that Ganz couldn't help, or even supply a spark.
Callahan - once again - is wrong, he finally realized that Lucky is hesitant - Castille's getting more carries. But Callahan is afraid that Ganz will be more effective than Kellar, making Cally's "open competition" at QB back-fire on him again. OH, you heard it here first, the firing of Pederson CERTAINLY marks the soon-to-be firing of Callahan. It wouldn't make sense to fire Pederson, and keep Callahan....
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You both are right about Joe Ganz, why has this kid sat for four straight years and been able to play. I think he could add an extra spark and if he is able to run than he could be gaining yards and fans. We need someone that is able to get himself out of a jam, and Keller can't do it, he is too busy looking for his receiver and doesn't use his feet. I think we should rally around Ganz, this season has been blown already, put this kid in and see what he can do. Who cares about a QB controversy, we have seen what Keller has, he is good, now lets see Ganz. Other teams are forced to put QB #2 in and they prove to be the better player. I can't figure that out either, just stupid decisions from the HC once again. Not often have we had two choices in QB's, so lets use them both and keep them fresh for every other game. What do we have to lose at this point.
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Is it my old monitor or is the red on this page more Sooner than Husker?
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I just want you to know that I appreciate your candor. Furthermore, my deep respect for you beating your demons and staying strong. As a born and bred Nebraskan I want to thank you for Peter's contribution to our culture and heritage. God bless you.
As for the end of the Callahan era, I simply cannot wait, not as much for the change to a new coach, but so that these boys that play for us will begin to understand what it means to be a Nebraska Cornhusker!
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Jason,
Thanks for coming back to Huskernation. I really wish you could put the pads back on and show the boys how to play. Again thanks for all the great memories! Shane
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Jason:
Nice article. There is no better way for these current players and future potential players to understand the Nebraska tradition and way of doing things then to have former players be a presence at practices and games. I hope Dr. Osborne stays involved in the program as long as he wants. Please keep trying to have a positive impact on the current program.
There is talent on this team. For what ever reason, the effort just isn't there? Hopefully, this will change....
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AMEN!
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Welcome back Jason I herd your story on the Jim Rome show of the Demons that you have had to deal with and probably are still dealing with.It just grabbed a hold of me and touched me to know that the players that we as fans "worship" on Saturdays are just normal people that happen to be really good at football. It just helps to know others have struggled also. I am very glad you are beating them "Demons" and will continue support for you. I am glad you are back in Nebraska and I would love for you to become part of the coaching staff sometime, if that is something you would like. I think you could show kids what kind of passion and dedication it takes to be a real BlackShirt and be able to relate to them with stuff other than football as well, anyway great to have you back and best of luck to you. Thank God for Dr. Tom.
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Thanks for some good old fashioned honesty. This team needs to get tough, just like you said. I bet no one every slacked around you or your brother. THAT is why we won and were dominant up front. I hope your message goes from this blog to the Husker's ears. Make that blackshirt mean something, Huskers. It's about ALL of us. Keep up the great work, J!
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Jason,
Thanks for moving back...I was in college at UNL from 93-97...those were great years and I'll never forget them either...of course you are always welcome in Nebraska...again...glad you're back!
Go Big Red
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Great article JP! Glad I came across this. You are completely correct about TO and the effect he has. Even for people who have never met the man, we all know the aura of honesty and integrity he brings to the table. I cannot wait to see who, if Callahan is gone at the end of the year, TO hires to the NU coaching staff. My dream team would be something like this. Pelini as head coach, Rathman as OC, Marvin Sanders as DC, and bring in guys like yourself, Wistrom, Frost, and maybe Hoskinson as assistants. Just a dream buddy but what a lineup!!!
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Jason,
Very good article, I think you are right on with the character of Tom.It will make a difference and put confidence back in the program .
Good to see your blog ,I will check in from time to time . My big concern for the rest of the year is the players mentality,if we get slapped around 3 or 4 more times this year it could be tough
I know that Tom has extended himself to everyone and hopefully the coaching staff will follow his example.
Rick
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Glad to have you back Jason.
GBR
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Jason-great write-up! I have never really read any of your blogs or articles and quite frankly have always thought of you as a loose cannon or crazy dude. Nothing bad, but just a little out there. I knew when you played that may have even given you an advantage, but your words are true and should be delivered to those who will listen. Do you believe that you and Wistrom were natural born leaders or became them throughout your careers? I ask this because maybe there is not anyone on this current roster that has the ability or know how of being a leader. You guys undoubtedly had the team by the balls and they didnt want to let you down or TO, but these guys dont care who they let down and seem like they just want the game to get over so they can start partying. Im sure you guys had your share of Budweisers, but atleast you earned them.
I grew up 10 miles from Wistroms home town of Webb City, Mo and have followed his entire career even till now in retirement and coaching in Springfield, so I ask you this: Would you two consider coming back to the U and getting this Defense back where it belongs?
I think your guys fire alone would put us back on the map as a defensive school, just like it should always be. Good luck to you and glad to have you around!! Now go challenge some of these guys to take someones head off!
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You rock Jason! If we can't get Pelini or Gill back to NU let's say you take over. I agree wholeheartedly with everything you have written, particularly about NU not going in pads during practice. And BC still can't seem to figure out why we lack intensity. This coaching staff needs to go. Even if they win out, which they won't, they still need to go. They haven't proven that they respect Husker football and if they don't respect it, how can you expect your players to respect it? BC was the virus to Oakland and now he has spread to Lincoln. Time for Dr. Tom to administer his immunization shot.
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Amen Brother! This team is in need of some serious leadership. There is no fire and emotion in these guys. It starts with the coaches but the players need to bring something to the table. As a former athlete, I don't understand how you don't reach game day ready to strap it on and go to war. If the starters aren't willing to put it all on the line, they need to step aside and let the younger guys have a shot.
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JP
Whats up man? It's Karft. Congrats on the radio gig.
JK
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Thank you Jason for all you have done for the University, and thank you for not sugar coating the problems this team faces as we enter the next 5 games.
God Bless
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The entensity and honest observations are very comforting from a creditable source, keep it up.Go Nebraska
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I hope the players will feel comfortable going to Tom to air their grievances with the coaches. This staff has played head games with the players and they don't trust the coaches. I was very happy about the Calli hire and was very supportive until I had a chance to talk in private conversations with the players and listen to their stories. Also Suh beat the hell out of Victory Haines last week after Haines got the best of him. How come Suh didn't get disciplined more? There are serious moral and trust issues between the players and the coaching staff. I care to much about the players to see them suffer any longer. People really need to know the truth about what is going on.
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Jason
I am with you on the defense lacks energy. Seems to me that when it starts to go bad they just quit. Last year when we lost to the Horns it did not hurt like the losses this year. At some time you have to stop blaming the coaches and hope the players will just say they have had enough and no one will score on us again.
Would you consider coaching any part of this defense?
John
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Jason,
The man! I wanted to place my gratitude for your great post. One thing I realize is your passion for the game and in this article you did not have to bash any of the current coaching staff. We all know the issues. Like what you had stated, it is a simple lack of intensity by this team. I have been watching replays of the USC game and to think this team had the lead in the second quarter but let the wind out of their sails themselves. It is a true example of what passion and intensity can do to the game. At the very least - the team needs to address this. For some reason things fall into place when you add passion.
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I am so glad you started this blog. I have been a husker fan since the 50's when I use to sit in the bleacher section which is before your time (it was the south stadium. You explained it better than anyone yet. (the problem with the team now) Maybe you can also help this team out by talking with them either in person or through your blog. Even through your problems, you were still a good role model for kids. Everyone did respect you. I feel sorry for these kids now because they don't know what it is like to be part of the Husker Family. I'm sorry for them, I also didn't know all the pictures etc had been taken down and not talked about. What if Washington DC would have done that with former presidents pictures and no one would have known what they were about. History books would have never been written. Oh boy what this administration did after Bill Byrne left was wipe out the history of Husker Land and hopefully players like you and Dr Tom is to bring it back and let it live like it should have been all this time. Glad you are back and good luck to you and your family. JP
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You are the man dude. Glad you made it through the tough times.
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Excellent first blog! Keep'em coming. And please, go to the locker room and throw some guys around.
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Hi Jason, I saw you on The Big Red Wrap. It was great to hear your enthusiasm and your endless love for Nebraska Football. When you and your brother played, it was so special and such a special era for the Nebraska football program. Glad you're back home. It all feels like family again with TO back at the helm. God bless you and yours. Gloria Western Nebraska's biggest Husker fan!
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Welcome home JP. You are still the man. Love listening to you on the radio also. You're one of my favorite all time Huskers. I agree we need to get some fire back on D. I love it that TO came back we really needed a change. Thanks
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Thanks for the blog entry. Very well written and insightful. I'm glad changes are being made, especially the addition (or should I say re-addition) of Dr. Tom Osborne. Huskernation is hurting and we desperately need the good Doctor to fix the problem and make the pain go away. We understand this won't be a 'quick fix', but we are confident in Dr. Osborne and his skills in this area. It is such a welcome and comforting face. I think it is only a matter of time before Callahan and his assistants are dismissed. The good Doctor will live up to his ever-honest word and give Billy and his crew the rest of this season and an honest evaluation. But I have a feeling Doctor Tom knows cancer when he sees it. I just hope Nebraska can make the right hire this time. But I comfort in this; there is no better person for making that hire than the good Doctor. And he's back.
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Amen...this is what is lacking in the program...PASSION...
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Jason; The reason you are so welcomed in Nebraska is, at heart, you are a Nebraskan. I grew up on the farm in rural NE. We didn't stop taking care of our livestock because of floods or blizzards. We didn't leave the hay in the field because of 102 degree temps in high humidity. Many Nebraskans and mid westerners face very difficult situations every day... and we don't give up. Our team represents our state and we're very proud of the toughness they have displayed in the past. The recent Husker years have been difficult. We don't give up the fight here in Nebraska. We want to see that same attitude on the field because it is broad casted to the rest of the nation. We don't have much else in Nebraska to let the rest of the world know... "We are here!!" Nebraska Football is our place on the map. We're proud of it, and that's just how we are. GO BIG RED !!!
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I'M here to start the nickelhead's. Proud fan of the double nickel. So come one come all join the nicklhead movement
I have'nt accomplished much in my life but if i can take credit for starting the nickelhead's, well then i'v finally made it.......the turtle
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Jason, Thank you for being a sane voice during this trying season. Your opinions and insight are so real compared to some of the so-called experts in this radio market. Reading your blog and hearing your show daily gives a guy hope that we can return this football program to its former glory. Having T.O. back is the first piece of the puzzle. I agree that we have the talent to compete but I feel are schemes on both sides of the ball are way to complicated. Is it possible to simplify what we are doing both offensively and defensively and just let the kids play football. Thanks for your candid opinions and hard work....Mac
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First of all.. welcome HOME Jason...
I agree with 95% of what you say...
Give Q the ball, run it, run it, run it.. play Nebraska football. I like the pass, I just don't like the WCO in college. What's with all of these shifts??? it's only confusing our guys... How about playing Patrick Witt.. here's the 5% disagreement.. Keller????... not sure about him.. I see the arm, I don't see the brain... too bad Zac didn't have his arm. Let's put Lucky in a position to be succesful... SLOT BACK.. or FLANKER.. ala Johnny the Jet.. Bush is a pretender to how Johnny did it ... with an occasional run.. Give the ball to Q or Cody Glenn..
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"Double Nickel" why don't you and Christian hold some off campus"come to Jesus"meetings with the current recently stripped blackshirts and educate these guys on The state of Nebraska football and what it really means to play for the name on the front of their jerseys and not for the names on the back. Damn what I and 1.7 million Nebraskans would give to see that intensity,chemistry and smash mouth football again regardless of the outcome!Either way I am glad I was around to watch the pride you guys had and what it meant to you guys to play at Nebraska,let's pray it was a short departure from the norm.GBR
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It's nice to have someone that has been through the program and truley understands what Husker fan's are about. Keep up the truth alive. I was told by my brother that the University made Matt Davidson a retract his statements from last weeks game. What ever, he was just as embarrassed as the rest of us, and also said the truth.
Thanks, and love the web radio.
Seattle Husker
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JP, Great blog man! I agree with everything you said. It's awesome to have T.O. back in the mix. We definitely need him back to restore the culture and value of the program. The current coaching staff is just too arrogant to ever understand the true importance of Husker football to the state of Nebraska. Plus, I was really upset with some of B.C.'s quotes that have come to light from the upcoming book 'The Nebraska Way'. If B.C. really said some of these things, then I see no reason to wait until the end of the season to ask him to leave. But we'll leave that decision to T.O.
But I am so glad to see T.O. and some of the older players and staff get involved. A lot of people say that it's going to take a few years to fix this thing. But I think with the right coaching staff, we might be ok next year. With the exception of our D Line, I think we have good players and good athletes on the team. But for whatever reason, this current coaching regime has not been able to bring this team together.
Thanks for the blog! I look forward to reading it every week. It's great to have you back in Nebraska. GBR!!!!
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Glad to have you back in the great state of Nebraska! Appreciate your honesty and really enjoy your comments!
Glad that you persevered through your demons and are making a difference.
God Bless you and your family.
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Congrats on the new gig. I wish we could get the station better in Omaha or you had streaming audio at the station.
It is like a cool breeze blew in when I heard your comments about the defense. We are subjected to this vanilla paste of truth that radiates from Callahans mouth. The guy needs a backbone transplant. Thanks for the lessons and I look forward to reading/hearing your future comments for a long time to come.
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Jason
I just wanted to know we appreciate all you have done for Husker football. Your observations were 100% accurate in my opinion. I have a 12 year old boy playing midget football in a Fremont Jaycee league and I do my best to help coach these kids with the limited knowledge I have about technique or scheme. I have always told him if you hustle more than any other kid on the field, no matter how big or fast you are, you will be successful. He is a Husker die hard and he has been having a hard time with what has been going on. Here is another state of circumstances that I have noticed. And yes I blame this coaching staff for it. At the end of each practice with my son's team, I give about 5 other kids a ride home. These are all local kids, one is a Florida fan, one is an Oklahoma fan, one is a Texas fan the other is believe or not a Colorado fan. So there is my son hanging out with his buddies having to defend our pathetic effort every Saturday and all his friends saying yea Nebraska is hurting, I like this or that team. I know kids will be kids and they will understand (hopefully) as the grow a little older and mature where they are from. But this team, this program is chasing our youth away. It used to be every kid in this state grew up wanting put the helent on with the big "N." I know part of it is 50 games a week on TV, but 10 years ago this just didn't happen. T.O. is coming at even a more critical time than most fans even realize. Again I can't thank you enough for you dedication and hard work when you were a player and today. This may sound a little funny but I'm telling you the 100% truth. My earliest childhood memory is sitting in our living room on a Saturday evening in 1970 listening to the Huskers taking on USC. My father who has recently passed away was jumping up and down with excitement as we battled them to a 21-21 tie out in LA. I remember him ranting and raving how much Bob Devaney has down for this state and this program. There was nothing besides his family, that was more important to him than the Big Red. I just again wanted to say thanks
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I totally agree. I also have a 12 year old boy. There are only 2 other Husker fans in his class. But honestly what have they seen in their lifetime to make them Husker fans. They have seen 3 headcoaches, a 5-6 season and a good chance to see a 4-8 season. The consecutive sellout streak is the only streak left. Our house will still support the Huskers but we need to give these kids a reason to believe.
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It's crazy that the young kids growing up today aren't Husker fans. My wife and I went to a high school football game last night and I was shocked to see all the young kids wearing sweatshirts that said USC, LSU, Miami, I couldn't believe my eyes. I know kids like whoever is number 1, but I can remember the days whenever everybody wore Husker gear. I have to believe part of it is the disconnect between the program and the fans.
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Jason,
It's great to see you carving your niche as a prognosticator. When I was a kid, you were a leader and a competitior... and now, years later, you are still a leader and a voice that commands respect.
You are right about this team. There is talent. It is simple, they need to dig and find their heart.
Keep up the good work!
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Great article ! I remember watching you play and wish this years team played with half the intesity you and your team mates did. I am shocked to hear that they only practiced with pads -full contact- 2 times prior to USC, that is crazy!Who would you choose to Replace Callahan?? Bo P?? The guy from navy?
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Jason:
I am a middle-aged central Nebraska native. I remember back to when I was a little kid. Sitting around a radio on Saturdays in the fall with my dad, listening to the husker games. What always struck me most was my dads passion for these games week in and week out. If we were having a good game (which it usually was), it would always be a big party. If it was a bad game, well not so much. But it was this passion for the game that was passed down from my dad to me and , from myself to my son that I fear could be in jeapordy because of the current state of affairs. My dad is gone now, but I know that he would feel along with my son and I, that a cold fog had rolled in over Husker Nation and, it will take people like Dr. Tom and you to help us get back to the sunshine of what Husker Nation really is, PASSION for the team handed down from generation to generation, love for the players and coaches, and great fall afternoons where memories are made for ourselves, our kids and, their kids and on and on. With your help and others like you 55 we will be back and, the tradition preserved. I believe we are on the brink of something special happening. Get Ready!!
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Welcome back to Nebraska, Jason!
Best wishes for the future.
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Glad to see back and doing good!!! You, your bro, and Grant need to kick some sense into this team. TO gave you the chance to go to practice you better be there!! I heard Christian on the radio couple weeks ago and I was ready to play again!!
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I didn't walk on, wanted to, but I know the feeling you get, when you play for the guy next to you, you may be out of breath, your helmet has cut deep into the bridge of your nose, you don't even really know what quarter it is. I remember watching you play like that. I DVR all the ole Husker Games just to keep the fire alive. Hearing you talk, and Tom talk, and with the invitation for all the ole players to come back. Living in a State who Identifies itself with the kind of football you played, well, what I want to say is "Thanks" like 1 million times, losing your identity is very hard to take.
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Everyone just remember, this will not change in the remaining 5 games. Give Dr. Tom time. The godfather, Coach D. took some time to get us there. We will be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jason: I thought your comments about team practice with little contact interesting. My question - what is your opinion of the team practice schedule? I understand the team meets on Sundays (after a game) has Mondays off, then practices Tue-Thur. Essentially, practicing 3 days a week.
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Jason,
Can you comment on times when you and your teammates had to show leadership at Nebraska. Specifically, I'd like to hear stories about how guys like you, Christian, Grant and others got the attention of your teammates and how they responded. Thanks!
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Iv'e been a husker fan since the early 60's have never seen ,even through the bad times, a team play like this bunch.your on target when you say no leadership.It's hard to watch this every week.
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that is the best thing written during this awfull period in Husker history. I
also believe that the pride will be restored to this bunch....maybe BC will not be around to be part of it.
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I enjoyed your perspective on the current team play. It's interesting that 3 people have said that what makes a winner is for players to "play hard." They are Tom Osborne, Jason Peter and John Elway.
I attemded the upset of OU in '59 at Memorial Stadium, so I've followed the Big Red for awhile. My Dad sold concessions there in the '20s until the depression finally forced him outof school. Nebraska tradition is special and one-of-a-kind!
I'm now living in Lakewood, CO having to listen to the constant barbs!
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JP
Well done! You have nailed it and leadership can only come from within. There is no doubt that there are those that can provide this, They just have not been primed. Oh I do hope that T. O. did get the chace to talk to the team. I for one expect to see them play Nebraska football this week end. If they fail to do so and there is no real effort then all I can say is HELP I will always be a fan of the Huskers and have been for over 65 years. I can take a loss but as you said not when we refuse to put forth an honest Big Red effort.
an Old foggie
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Welcome back Jason "DN",
Being born and bread Nebraska,I still and always will bleed Husker Red even after living in Washington State for the last 30 or so years. I was like a kid on Christmas when he Seahawks snagged up Grant and Josh Brown. Many people out here understand more than "BC" and crew about husker tradition and pride from picking up on the intensity and passion they displayed on and off the field. They understand that was instilled into players under the GREAT DR. T and the Nebraska mentality towards life. Great entry. The husker family reuniting and rallying around the team at this time gives me reason to hold my head high again as a husker fan living amongst a state full of Wa. Huskies.
Nothing more can be said about T.O. that hasn't been said, which really goes without saying. My comment about "The Man" is I can't help feeling guilty about him sacrificing his time and family time to help the institution he loves. The man should be spending is time hooking hogs on serene waters and enjoying his grandkids. He's given enough of his live to Nebraska. Don't get me wrong, I am utterly grateful, but I just wish for him that he can get all the right people in the right places and get onto the life he has earned and deserves.
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Thanks JP,
I was at UNL from fall92 to spring97. Crazy times man! Thanks for your insight on the current state of affairs... entertaining as well. "Special one arm tackles" and such. How about addressing the Chase Daniel comment regarding the Nebraska D being "high school". What do you see as far as schemes go?
Chad Ludicrous Lueders
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Jason: You didn't comment on returning to the (spread) option. The West Coast Offense is Not "Nebraska", we need to get a running QB like Missouri, Texas A $ M, West Virginia, etc, then we can "pound" the ball. We need a QB that can escape a pass rush, and gain yards when the play breaks down. You didn't mention that in your article, in fact, you seemed to support the type of offense we have now. We don't need Sam Kellar, we need Scott Frost - could pass and run!
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I think one "style" of west coast offense might work here in Nebraska- Remember what Bill Walsh ran with Roger Craig, Tom Rathman, Joe Montana ( who could run some ) etc. We have the players for that type of offense because it works so well with thw run or pass, and the fullback is used alot. What do you think. Also, That Rutgers coach Schiani would would really fit in here at nebraska
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Good to see some perspective from a former player. As discouraged as everyone is right now over the program, you can't help but be almost naively optimistic once TO gets involved.
BTW, infinite thanks for the glory years.
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Welcome home Jason. I absolutely agree with your comments. We need you guys to help get Husker Nation turned back around. We are starting with T.O. back. "GO BIG RED". Callahan, get out of town
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Wow...JP, you are still THE MAN! Reading your blog makes me want to suit up and play some smashmouth football, and I'm 46 years old...YOU'VE HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD, my friend...and we're all glad you're back in Lincoln...Peace
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Jason , your comments are very accurate. I have had season tickets since 1962 and a charter member of the beef club. You don,t see any emotion from the coaches so can't expect it from the players. I have never seen the lack desire from both the coaches and players as I have this year.
keep up the blog, me be B.C. might read it and wake up.
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former player, fullback early 80's, thanks for your comments and for being here and supporting tom and the huskers, we need more like you around here, i wish you the best!!!
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. . . and in our darkest hour comes the voice of Husker Wisdom and the REAL Husker Nation . . . Peterbuilt himself. THROW THEM BONES!!!!!!!!!!
Much thanks to you Double Nickel for being a voice of change when change was what we needed.
The followers of Husker Football and those that understand what the teams of the 90's did for the character of this great state have been watching your career. We read those articles and felt your pain when you were fighting your demons. We prayed for you and now we welcome you home, . . . back home to God's Country!!!!
You are exactly right, we've got your back J!
GBR!
props to the Mrs. for her computer prowess
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your'e my man jason!! the memory of getting to watch you, Grant and the others win the National Championship in 1998 will never die!!! It was the best trip of my life!!
It's good to have you back...take care of yourself, we need you!
Best Wishes to you and your family
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You have said what I have been thinking since the Oklahoma St game last year and all of this year. Lack on intensity in practice all week makes for a lackluster game day! And that lack of intensity in practice is due to the coaches. Thank you for writing down what most of us have been thinking. I am glad it came from you a former player from a national championship team that knows what it takes to get it done! You are also right in that there is not a better person to come in and make things right. Hopefully that also means a new coach with some fire at the end of a very long year! Keep up the good work.
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Thanks Jason,
I know I speak for the state when I say we really admire all that you and your teammates are doing for the current roster. I've been a Husker fan for as long as I can remember. I was there when Devaney took over and watched as Johnny the Jet launched himself into the annuals of Husker History.
I've mourned over losses too, the Missouri game in "78".But we've always managed to pick up ourselves and get ready for the next game. We always thought that we could win no matter who we played. Even if it was Oklahoma.
I have never in my life ever picked a team to beat my beloved Huskers. But I did two weeks ago. We as fans are hurting. Heck, I've been divorced for over a year and this hurts worse than that.
I wear and bleed Husker red, as I'm sure a lot of fans across this great nation do. For us to be in this situation is hard to bear. We don't hate the players and I will never get on them. They only play as well as they're coached. And that my friend is where the buck needs to stop. I'm hoping that "Coach/AD" Osborne can put the brakes on this program and make it do a 180 degree turn.
Do whatever it takes to help the program.....in the end people will see how great sportsmen the people and fans of Nebraska are. We live by that reputation and by-god we'll see it through. I've said hard words about the former AD and even some not so nice ones about our illustrious Coaching staff...But I ask one thing....and one thing only as a fan...and I'm asking this of Coach Cosgrove....Please for the love of the football Gods Sake...Blitz, Blitz, Blitz...oh yeah,,,more blitz...
GO BIG RED...LOVE YA HUSKERS!!!!
WOODY HUSKER
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Jason it is a blessing to have a guy like you talk to us. You have been there and seen how this are. The Good and the Bad. But most of all YOU NEVER GAVE UP. Also wanna say THANK YOU for always being you and SPEAKING YOUR MIND. Your a very very vocal guy and that is the one thing that always set you apart from others. Some will just be nice and kinda half hearty say things and you on the other hand will just TELL IT HOW IT IS...and I respect that alot
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Thanks Jason for speaking out--I know you have been for some time--and helping get something done (Smiley gone).
Have you noticed in all the Callahan comments, absolutely NO comment about the coaching and there might be some responsibility there? It's all about the players--"going thru a tough time right now", "we are supporting the players" -- he blames the players!!!! I still believe the players have plenty of talent to be very respectable--from the "inside" what I hear is that BC and KC won't let the players make decisions--Taylor & now Keller HAVE to throw to the receiver designated in the play book--no checking off or going to a different receiver. I believe the players are totally confused because the coaches have no clue what they are doing. I remember the Colo. a couple years ago the defense, all 11, were standing looking at KC on the sideline asking what to do, while the Buffs lined up and run a play.
The saddest part is BC has surrounded himself with incompetent coaches through out and there is no one to take over if TO fires him.
Keep up the good work, JP.
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Hey guys, I'll start off by saying I always support The RED. I think Callahan Means well but you can't run the huskers like an NFL team focusing on offense and patching holes through college free agency (juco) instead of developing players. He is gone after the year. Bo Pelini would be a good fit because he is imaginative and a good motivater, understands tradition and will always field a great defense. Hopefuly he will not hold the snub by pederson against the rest of husker nation. That is all I have to say for now. Still living through 94 95 97 Thanks for the memories 55 and the greatest college run in football history!
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Jason,
I always appreciate an ex player and especially one of your caliber letting us know what it takes from your inside prospective on the team to be great. Tom is right in that Nebraska as a state is affected every time the team does well or not so well. It used to be that I was down the day after a hard fought loss but knew you guys gave it your all. Now I am ashamed of the team that calls themselves the Cornhuskers. I still follow everything though because I know it wont last for long. I am glad I found your blog and will check frequently for more of your unique perspective.
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Jason
I did not understand the void that has been created in Lincoln regarding the players until I heard Steve Taylor on NPTV this week. When I heard TO sent out an email inviting all the ex-players back and decided to hang the all american pics again. I did not know how far things have fallen. I think getting some of this balance back will help the fan base. As I remember also TO adapted the much more physical 1v1s format after Miami man handled us in the early 90s. I think some mentoring by TO of Coach C might really surprise everyone with results
GBR
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Hell Yeah says it all! With T.O. back at the helm we can right this great ship and sail the way our tradition has taught us to sail.
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Hey JP,
It is great to hear from you. I was real proud of you fighting the demons when I saw the HBO deal.
Keep giving us your in put. It is great to get a proven Huskers view of things.
Keep the Faith. GBR
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Listening to this A& M games drives the point home, that more changes are NEEDED! Callahan's "Hired" gun has not lived up to the hype.Cosgrove's defense is nonexistant,shows no Emotion and lacks CHANGE! Their same 'ol approach gameday after gameday results in anger,frustration and embarassment for their fans. I feel sorry for the second string in certain positions that don't see the green playing field Saturday after Saturday. Yet we are bullheaded and have all the right answers at the post-game and press conferences. I feel I have been "dooped" into believeing this team can win again! Our family is still Big RED Fans now and in the ever-changing FUTURE!
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Jason,
It is great to have you back as I always admired your intensity. I was very happy this week when the hammer fell on the arrogant King Pederson and Tom Osborne was brought back. The next hammer needs to drop on Callahan and his merry band of impostors posing as coaches. He and Pederson have taken the envy of college football and ran it into the ground. I hope neither one finds a job again and the University get find a way to not pay them any severance.
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I'm wishful thinking but I hope the Blackskirts can at least make the ABC televised texas game respectful. I guess we found out Frank wasn't sush a bad recruiter, after Callahan lost his defensive muscle 90 44 34 the band aid fell off and the bleeding began. I feel for the true Nebraska kids on this team subjected to the turmoil created by a few know it all coaches. We need to support the players to keep their heads part way up for the future bacause we still need the strong ones. One last thing, I thought the option was washed up TAMU looked familiar and they are a medocre team. Speaking of medocrity I don't think we gravitated there we dropped well below it. Good work pederson! later 55
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It was nice to have the past in the present at the game yesterday. I think T.O. brings an extra spring into your step. Welcome back T.O. Also it was nice to hear that some of the former players returned to the sidelines.
I can't figure out why this team is so worn down in the 2nd half, are these kids out of shape are they mentally and physically exhausted, I mean on both sides. Previous Husker teams did the wearing out to the opponents, not get worn out. Does anyone have any idea what has happened to these kids.
I did think that BC made a major change by bringing his offensive coordinator down to the sideline and BC said he was trying to help with the defense. I think its too late for these kids in the middle of the season, and its a move BC should've made a long time ago, but better late than never, right?
This loss hurts just as bad as the previous ones, but I could handle my emotions a little better this week, know that there are possible changes at the end of the season. I look at the rest of the games and who we play, I just dread and wish we didn't have to play them. I am so sad about so much of this season, but having T.O. back and part of this program again is calming. GBR, I love ya so!
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Sorry, let me correct that 1st sentence, I meant that Ganz has not been able to play.
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Jason, Welcome back! You are family in Nebraska. Great to have you "on air" in Lincoln. Keep up the good work.
All the best to you and your family.
- Phil
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I look forward to reading your blog, 55.
I hope you can get Christian to comment as well!
Husker football.........PETERBUILT!!
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Hey, husker loyal;
Throttle back a bit. Coach Osborne sitting in the AD office is NOT the silver bullet
we have all been hoping to find.
Sure he's a great inspiration to us all,
but so is Kahlil Gibran, but you don't see him donning the shoulder pads or running sprints!
The problem with the Huskers goes much deeper than mere inspiration; it deals with preparation and perspiration. With all due respect to Coach Callahan, the husker teams I have seen of late were not prepared; i.e., NOT up to the challenge.
I've been a college football fan for some fifty years and a Huskers fan for nearly as long.
The real core of the problem is in recruiting; and this is where Coach Osborne can be very instrumental.
The game has changed dramatically in recent years; blue chip players will no longer beat a path to Lincoln as they did in the Bill Jennings, Bob Devaney and even the Tom Osborne reign! Sure you can find quality players, but if your thinking championship you need superior athletes!
And this must be our quest!
Superior athletes,
Superior coaching,
Raise the bar reach, for the stars
and remember, "A man's grasp should exceed his reach or else what is a heaven for"?!?
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Triple Nickle - Your web site dark grey background makes it almost impossible to read the black print!!
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I have read all of the entries in this blog and I agree with 99%. I keep hearing about jason, christian, and grant. As great as these guys were (and they were GREAT) I have to give JT his props. Adding Tomich to the list will give you the best front four that ever played together at NEB.
LONG LIVE PANCAKE BLOCKS!!!!!!
LONG LIVE THE FULLBACK TRAP!!!!!!!!!
lONG LIVE SMASHMOUTH FOOTBALL!!!!!!!
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Good blog, on the technical side, as I listen to some of the a/v links, the theme music made it difficult to listen to things. To watch the NETV clip I had to close the window with your blog in order to watch and listen to the film clip.
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Hi Ron, You can turn off the music in the bottom right hand corner of the web site by clicking on the red on/off button, the blog should open in a another window that does not come with music. Here is a direct link to the blog just in case. http://blog.jasonpeter.com
Bests, Sarah
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Jason do you think playing a 5-2 monster back would of worked against texas a&m.
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I read you 3rd blog and you mentioned the "Fat Guys" and maybe someone has already addressed this but where the heck did HUSKER POWER go to. I saw Zack Potter the other day and a sophomore in the old day would start to look pretty cut, but he looked soft even though is is playing well. I mention Husker Power because I was at a volley ball club here in Omaha the hand out talked about training 3 Nat championship football teams and a heisman trophy winner the brochure said "Former Nebraska trainer" for about 3 guys, Is Kennedy worth it, is he doing a Husker Power level job?? I don't know? Who would?? thanks Jason
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I mentioed earlier, I don't know enough about what they are doing in the weightroom to comment. I will say they don't look explosive, that could be a playing hesitant thing or it could be a training thing, either way they're not getting it done. JP
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In the game vs Texas I could only watch the first quarter cause we had to go to KC, but I saw about 8 plays that made me almost weep, basically they were running plays that went for 6,8 12 yards a crack- I said to myself " I remember that!" I recalled when we used to use a running play for for 3rd and 7 and would make it, and no one would be surprised. I see Jason responded on 10/27 about "not looking explosive" That really sums it up, but the reason why is not known. I gotta mention I'll scrape together what's left after my kids tuition check in January and send $200 to T.O. to put towards to debt on the Memorial Stadium remodel, Maybe if we all pitch in there T.O. can spend all his time rebuilding Dear Old Nebraska
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JP - -
Where was Zach Bowman in the K-State game?
No stats in the paper for #1.
What's up with that? What do you know?
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Dear Jason
So glad to see you having such great success with ESPN. Everyone is saying you are doing a terrific job;I totally agree with that! I love your fire... keep it up!!!
You may not remember me, Jason, but I was fortunate to meet you last year at the USC Tailgate party. I was fortunate to have you autograph my shirt and have a picture taken with you. By the way, my wife, Linda is a native of Alliance, Neb. I had the good fortune to meet and shake hands with Dr. Tom when he was there for the Heritage Days parade, the year he was running for office. Lucky me, he signed a new Husker hat, which I have not worn....sitting in my Husker Den!!
I, also, want to say, congratulations and good luck on your new position with ESPN. Even though I am living in Pocatello, I am able to hear you over the internet. Not surprisingly, I have agreed with you in every phase, as to how we need to get back to our Nebraska of old!! To all I have spoken to, you are a true inspiration to Husker Nation!
If I may, I would like to say some things about last Saturday's game that really bothered me: Not rotating our defense throughout the game, I feel, ultimately cost us the game. We finally get Cosgrove to attack, but he fails to keep the defense strong throughout the game by continuously rotating players. For three quarters, we had their butts beaten, but our kids finally tired out!! Yes, we were "tired"!! Are you kidding? Nebraska defense tired????
I don't want to seem ungrateful for the 3 quarters, but it takes, as you know, Jason, 60 minutes of smashmouth to keep a team with that much talent down. Also, Jason, I was very dissappointed that Bill Callahan went conservative after building up a 17-3 lead. Are you kidding me???
Well, I am going to listen to you this afternoon; I know you will try to be positive, but I hope you bring up these points.
Jason, thank you for all the glory you brought to Nebraska; you were the epitomy of what BlackShirts are all about!!! Also, congratulations on your fight to get back to where you are now! You will always be in my prayers, Jason.
BTW, the plates on my car? Yeh,
BLKSHRT! My license plate is in honor of the Huskers of old!!! Hopefully, we will Restore the Order of the BlackShirts and the Offense. I had a digital of it, but lost it on a "crash"! I will take another shot of it and send it to you. Your wife, Sarah, asked me to make on up for your collection on this forum.
Take care and God bless you and yours.
Bob Crockford
(CrnhskrBob)
husker5x@yahoo.com
p.s. What is Christian doing, and how is he??? You two were totally dynamic!!!
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Hey Jason,
I'm here in Dallas and friends with a few former blackshirt teammates of yours. I hope you are well and wish you success with your sobriety.
Scott in Dallas
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Jason,
I really liked how you described your early relationship with coach McBride. I can somewhat relate to the story when I worked construction after high school. The shop I worked at was run by older, very expaerienced foremen who were no longer in the field. When paychecks were handed out they would ask what your name was if you had not earned their respect. After hard work and proving myself it still took a year before they could hand me a check without asking my name. I know they knew my name long before they had to ask, but it was a matter of did I deserve to have my check handed to me for them to know my name. I knew when my check was handed to me without saying my name, I had earned their respect. I was just a kid and didn't know a tenth of what they had forgotten, and I knew this. When i put my 2 weeks in to accept the job I had gotten from receiving my degree, they seemed disappointed I was laeaving. I then knew I was working hard. I saw many guys my age quit because they were too good to carry journeymen's tools. I knew I had not put my time in. It all boils down to work ethic. Your parents/grandparents will teach you this.
Joe
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DUDE I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME HOPE! I'M ADDICTED TO PAIN MEDS FOR FOUR YEARS NOW, I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT FOUR TIMES, THREE IN THE LAST YEAR. IT'S HARD! FUNNY THING IS YOU Wouldn't THINK ME AS A JUNKY. I'M A MILITARY VETERAN, FIREFIGHTER/EMT, FATHER OF THREE, AND HUSBAND. I WORKOUT AND RUN, I'M IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR 32 YEARS OLD. I PLAYED FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND RAN TRACK IN High school. ALWAYS BEEN PRETTY FIT. BUT FOURS YEARS AGO I SHATTERED MY LEFT ANKLE AND HAD TWO SURGERIES IN SIX MONTHS. I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS ADDICTED TILL THE DOC CUT ME OFF. AND I WENT LOOKING FOR THEM IN THE STREETS. I'D SPEND MY WHOLE CHECK ON PILLS. IT'S BEEN LIKE A NITEMARE. I FEEL SO GOOD WHEN I'M ON THEM, AND WHEN I'M NOT, I DON'T KNOW WHO I AM ANYMORE, NOT COMFORTABLE IN MY OWN SKIN. NO JOY! BUT LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS YEAR I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT. AND IT'S GOING WHY BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!! I REALLY DON'T WANT TO BE A SLAVE TO THEM ANYMORE!! LIKE YOU SAID ON HBO(MAN UP!! NOT TODAY!!) IT'S THIRTY ONE DAYS NOW AND MY MIND IS STARTING TO FEEL BACK ON TRACK. I'M WHITE KNUCKLING IT BUT WITH GOD ON MY SIDE I CAN DO IT!! AND KNOWING THAT YOU DID IT IS INSPIRATION!! THANX
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DUDE I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME HOPE! I'M ADDICTED TO PAIN MEDS FOR FOUR YEARS NOW, I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT FOUR TIMES, THREE IN THE LAST YEAR. IT'S HARD! FUNNY THING IS YOU Wouldn't THINK ME AS A JUNKY. I'M A MILITARY VETERAN, FIREFIGHTER/EMT, FATHER OF THREE, AND HUSBAND. I WORKOUT AND RUN, I'M IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR 32 YEARS OLD. I PLAYED FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND RAN TRACK IN High school. ALWAYS BEEN PRETTY FIT. BUT FOURS YEARS AGO I SHATTERED MY LEFT ANKLE AND HAD TWO SURGERIES IN SIX MONTHS. I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS ADDICTED TILL THE DOC CUT ME OFF. AND I WENT LOOKING FOR THEM IN THE STREETS. I'D SPEND MY WHOLE CHECK ON PILLS. IT'S BEEN LIKE A NITEMARE. I FEEL SO GOOD WHEN I'M ON THEM, AND WHEN I'M NOT, I DON'T KNOW WHO I AM ANYMORE, NOT COMFORTABLE IN MY OWN SKIN. NO JOY! BUT LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS YEAR I'VE TRIED TO KICK IT. AND IT'S GOING WHY BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!! I REALLY DON'T WANT TO BE A SLAVE TO THEM ANYMORE!! LIKE YOU SAID ON HBO(MAN UP!! NOT TODAY!!) IT'S THIRTY ONE DAYS NOW AND MY MIND IS STARTING TO FEEL BACK ON TRACK. I'M WHITE KNUCKLING IT BUT WITH GOD ON MY SIDE I CAN DO IT!! AND KNOWING THAT YOU DID IT IS INSPIRATION!! THANX
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JP,
I don't how else to send you an email so I hope this gets to you. Great to see you and meet Sarah this weekend. Thanks for the hockey tickets. You're still one of 3 funniest people I've ever met in the world and I've been around, so it's official. Best to you and your family..stay in touch. Regards-Bonz
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