As a Nebraska fan I can say that the team is still trying to find an identity.  When Osborne retired they had a nice run with Frank Solich, but apparently losing a game or 2 a year wasn't good enough and the team hired Bill Callahan. Yes, that Bill Callahan.  Callahan changed everything about the program.  He got rid of the option and moved to a more pro style offense, while eliminating some of the traditions.  He sucked it up for awhile until Pelini came in.  Bo Pelini has been a solid coach, but the team has struggled against top tier talent.  They have not had someone who could really play QB since Pelini has been there.   That being said, They have been a solid program for years that just needs some time to rebound.  Most successful programs have a nice run of about a decade then fade off for a while (see FSU and Miami as examples).  

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