Big 12 Media Days: Bo Pelini
The Big 12 bosses have a fine sense of staging in allowing this sparkling raconteur to lead off the event. He's like a modern day David Niven. In his opening statement, Pelini asked that there be no questions about the Big 10 as he's focused on this season. Naturally, a reporter leads with a question about the Big 10 while pretending that it is not by acknowledging that Bo just told him not to do that.
Awesome.
Let's see what Bo Pelini had to say about his Huskers.
Some excerpts:
That's really why -- you know, at the end of the bowl game, after the Arizona game, when I said Nebraska's back, I wasn't saying we arrived, and we'd won a national championship or anything like that.
Lose to Iowa State. Go 10-4. Win minor bowl game. Nebraska's back!
In fairness, Pelini means that the culture of Nebraska football is back (minus steroids, felonies, championships). What says Nebraska football more than pushing around an undermanned league?
But, will teams be MEAN to you, Bo...
Bo, can you talk about any potential problems being in your last year in a conference, fan reception on the road, or whatever it might be. Have you considered any problems you guys might face as a football team being in this unique situation?
Nebraska's Big 12 road games:
@ KSU
@ Oklahoma State
@ Iowa State
@ Texas A&M
Yes, Coach Pelini, however will you manage this brutal slate? And how do you think Western Kentucky's traveling fans will treat you?
On the health of Zac Lee:
Right now he's 100 percent. He's competing well, and he's looking forward to a great fall and a great fall camp coming up. But, you know, any time you miss a significant amount of time, it has an impact on you because you lose time to get better. You know, at the age these young men are, really any college football player, there's always that room for improvement. Nobody's ever reached their potential.
Zac Lee at 100 percent is a sobering thought. He'll skip passes in front of Niles Paul with real flair. This also raises the question: does Zac Lee possess potential?
You knew the Red Out question was coming...
I have to offer Bo's entire answer, because it's funny.
To be honest, somebody asked me about the Red Out video, and I was on vacation. I didn't know anything about it. It was actually a mistake. It was really intended to -- each year our marketing department picks one football game where they kind of take the alumni throughout the country and try to make it designated alumni game.
They picked the Texas game, and they really made the mistake of putting Beat Texas down on it. To be honest with you, I wasn't real happy about it.
I mean, I like the idea. I like what they do, and I really appreciate the fact that our -- that we reach out to our alumni, and we try to make a special game for our alumni because, obviously, Texas will be a nationally televised game, and it's across the nation it's a game that's probably going to be looked at pretty closely.
So they chose that football game.
You know, I didn't think the message it sent to our football team especially because, you know, that's way down the road.
We have a lot of things to do before we even consider Texas or worry about what that football game. We've got a lot of work to do in the meantime.
So it was regrettable, but, obviously, we're going to keep the Red Out across the nation. But they took the Beat Texas off of it because it was never intended to be that way in the first place. But it came as a surprise to me because I didn't really know much about it. It comes from the marketing department.
Sometimes talking is easier when you have a white board with eleven circles with arrows on it, eh Bo?
Pelini and I share one similarity - we both blame the goddamn marketing department for most of life's troubles.
Pelini was non-commital on the QB job (i.e. if Cody Green learns to throw, the job is his) and also heaped praise on his OL.
So ends our visit with the Great Plains raconteur.
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Love the picture on the front, but am I the only one who thinks Bo Pelini looks a lot like Wallace of “Wallace and Grommit?”
by WanderingHorn on Jul 26, 2010 6:30 PM CDT reply actions
He looks more like a camel to me. But with somewhat less savoir faire.
by j.r.69 on Jul 26, 2010 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
He took so long dancing around the “Beat Texas” video question that I pretty much have determined he’s guilty and directed the segment himself.
by Cincohorn on Jul 26, 2010 6:43 PM CDT reply actions
Cinco -
That’s how it came off. When clearly Pelini had nothing to do with it.
Did you kill your wife?
Well, see, I was on vacation. And we’ve got this marketing department….
by Scipio Tex on Jul 26, 2010 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
Normally i’m always excited about seeing what inventive last second way we’ll come up with to crush Nebraska’s very hopes and dreams. This year I’m pulling for the football version of a swift kick to the groin right at the start to save the drama.
As Job Bluth once said I’d really like to “taste the sad” for the full 3 hours.
by Bob on Jul 26, 2010 7:43 PM CDT reply actions
I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that Bo doesn’t have a list of all of his players automobiles.
by Horncasting on Jul 26, 2010 8:17 PM CDT reply actions
When Zac Lee reaches 500% then I MIGHT start to worry.
by WBT on Jul 26, 2010 9:05 PM CDT reply actions
In fairness, Pelini means that the culture of Nebraska football is back (minus steroids, felonies, championships). What says Nebraska football more than pushing around an undermanned league?
This. Suck it, Bo.
by Blueshorn on Jul 26, 2010 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Bo Pelini represents the University of Nebraska very well. And by that I mean he’s a clear example of NU abandoning any facade they once had as a “class” group of people; that they were somehow above being arrogant, greedy assholes who would sacrifice their supposed class for a chance to win.
Bo Pelini and his brother are two whiny bitches and I wish the next time one of them started growling at an official like a rabid dog somebody would peg them with the tampon they so sorely need. I hope like hell we kick that state’s collective tooth in come October.
Fuck Nebraska.
by flamingmonkeyass on Jul 26, 2010 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t think Bo is a whiner at all.
That is his brother’s shtick.
by Scipio Tex on Jul 26, 2010 11:03 PM CDT reply actions
Not sure about marketing but Vash was in charge of tote bags.
by Sailor Ripley on Jul 27, 2010 1:58 AM CDT reply actions
Perhaps whining isn’t the most accurate term, but watching Bo’s antics when a call doesn’t go his way is exactly like watching my 2 year old when his mommy takes away his toy before nap time. It might not be whining but it remains a poor reflection upon himself and his employers.
by Flamingmonkeyass on Jul 27, 2010 4:27 AM CDT reply actions
Am I the only one that would not be surprised to see Pelini feeding his unfortunate victims through a woodchipper, somewhere near Fargo?
Only three things scare me: Nuclear weapons, carnival folk and a scorned Pelini brother.
by MizzouDude99 on Jul 27, 2010 6:41 AM CDT reply actions
As soon as you assholes enter your address, social security number, and DOB in your fantake profile, the tote bags will be shipped. 8 weeks delivery via Shanghai. And it might come with some extra promotional materials.
Bo Pelini is an older David Schwimmer (also bred from a camel) with worse hair and better acting skills.
by Vasherized on Jul 27, 2010 7:27 AM CDT reply actions
I think we can just call him Simple Jack and be done with it.
by Hiphopopotamus on Jul 27, 2010 8:02 AM CDT reply actions
To all you internet tough guys out there…kiss my Fu(ken A$$. Sitting here all butt hurt becuae nebraska left the Texas Conf. Missouri you are the clowns that started all of this mess by shopping around, but now you are content with the texas 10 because you could not get an invite the the Big 10. Ha Ha it is so funny, left out on your ass. I wish the Texas conference would have dissolved and watch you go to the WAC or Mountain West. Losers
Fu(k everyone else on here and Fu(k the “reporter” who thinks this is quality writing.
So funny you hate Nebraska so much but take the time to read everything about them. You dont catch me reading articles about missouri or colorado
by InternetToughGuy on Jul 27, 2010 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
j.r.69 said:
July 26th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
He looks more like a camel to me. But with somewhat less savoir faire.
That post made my day, j.r.
by Joetx on Jul 27, 2010 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
Bo Pelini represents the University of Nebraska very well. And by that I mean he’s a clear example of NU abandoning any facade they once had as a "class" group of people; that they were somehow above being arrogant, greedy assholes who would sacrifice their supposed class for a chance to win.
Bo Pelini and his brother are two whiny bitches and I wish the next time one of them started growling at an official like a rabid dog somebody would peg them with the tampon they so sorely need. I hope like hell we kick that state’s collective tooth in come October.
Fuck Nebraska…….
wow all that from a guy whos name is FLAMINGMONKEYSASS?!?! you might want to come up with a name that is a little less homosexual before you try to talk shit…. and for whats its worth I couldnt be happier that we are out of the texass 10 confrence next year, as you guys seem to ruin any confrence that you join because of your greed, and so called great ness…. now please tell me how many national championships you have won in the past, ohh hmm 20 years??? one wow thats a ton from such a power house!
by HUSKERS2010 on Jul 27, 2010 1:32 PM CDT reply actions
…for whats its worth I couldnt be happier that we are out of the texass 10 confrence next year…
Can’t believe you didn’t throw a “whorns” in there while you were at it.
As a Texas fan living in Nebraska, I also couldn’t be happier that you’re leaving.
by Norfolk, NE on Jul 27, 2010 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
Internet Tough Guy -
Allow me to compliment your creative use of symbols. I’m curious as to why you use such parentheses and dollar signs. Is it to show that you know your way around a “shift” key? Better to just man up and say the word rather than using symbols — it’s childish. As a matter of fact, you’re a regular Hemingway in overall writing style and sense of grammar. Pssst….just between you and me, you’re reinforcing a stereotype…not good, dood.
HUSKERS2010 –
I really don’t know where to begin. Capitals and apostrophes are useful in writing, for the benefit of the reader. “Texas” actually has one “s” and it’s “conference” not “confrence.” Too, I think the word you’re looking for is “greatness.” Lastly, for “whats its worth” we can at least agree that life will be better with you gone. It’s called a GED — look into it.
by pederast hanrhahan on Jul 27, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Ha ha ha. Good stuff horned ones, classy to the end. See you in Lincoln.
by Ronniehuskerron on Jul 27, 2010 6:51 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve stated it in other posts…recently even…but Bo Pelini looks exactly like Delmar from Oh Borther Where Art Thou.
http://sidesalad.net/archives/DelmarFromOBrotherWhereArtThou.jpg
End of discussion on who Pelini looks like…winner Stos.
by thestos on Jul 27, 2010 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t understand the reason; however, after Osborne became the AD, the Cornhuskers really started resenting Texas. Cause and effect, perhaps?
by java on Jul 27, 2010 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
OK, most of the shots at Pelini I’m used to and I even feel a little dirty about snickering at the camel comment. And there is the evil part of me that likes having a coach that gets under people’s skin a little as opposed to being someone that opposing fans want to sing hymns with.
But the David Schwimmer comment is just downright mean.
by Seeing Red on Jul 28, 2010 10:47 AM CDT reply actions
Pederast Hanrhahan –
Allow me to compliment you on catching peoples use of the shift key and not properly capitalizing sentences. Your mother must be so proud of you, being the internet grammer police and all. I am impressed that you actually took the time to comment on something other than this piece of $hit article. Let me drop a little knowledge on you…its Dude not dood; if the world would be better off without someone, why would they bother to get a GED? Don’t get all butt hurt because someone put an extra s in Texass, it’s meant to be an insult, I will help you figure it out (take off the TEX and all you have is ass) get it Texass! Psst…go fu(k yourself!!!!
by InternetToughGuy on Jul 28, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
travel tip number 1,021
fill the tank at the last possible place before you cross the Nebraska border. Carry a couple of 5 gallon cans in the trunk too. If you are too shy to pee on the side of the road You might even want to keep an empty one inside the car. The risk of encountering internetToughGuy in a Bosselman restroom is too great to take.
(cue dueling banjos)
by Triple A on Jul 28, 2010 11:07 PM CDT reply actions

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