Jeremy - There has been a lot of talk about turmoil within the FB program

[NU Follower]

True,

But that was 11 years ago and 2 coaches ago. The majority of his stupid actions took place long after he left Nebraska. Was Lawrence even suspended by Osborne while at Nebraska? Anyone remember?

 

[monkeybrow]

I understand your point.....

perception is reality however (right or wrong)

perception being that Osborne overlooked Larry's misbehavings due to his talent level (much like McCarney/Berryman) and it came back to bite Osborne on the nuggets....much like McCarney...except there was far-less national exposure documenting the bite marks.

Hey....what's a little nad-damage compared to Osborne's accomplishments?

 

[NU Follower]

Monkey,

I think Osborne is one of the top 3 college football coaches of all time. To do what he did, 9+ win seasons for twenty five years in a state with a limited talent base is amazing.

I still think Osborne was just trying to just help Phillips. It was Lawrence's junior year, and I think there was an agreement for Phillips to go pro after that particular season as long as he behaved. Osborne suspended Phillips for 8 or 9 games(can't remember as it was a long time ago) and then let Phillips play the last 2 or 3 games basically for the Pro Scouts.

Phillips did stay clean during his remaining months in Lincoln, but then had the numerous poor decisions during his pro career. Truly sad, as LP was the best RB I have ever seen play at Nebraska and his digressions are associated waaayyyy toooo much with Osborne.

 

[Cyclonesrule91]

Hey NU Fan

I was trying to remember a couple days ago what the guys name that played O-Line who was deaf about the same time Phillips was there (I think). He would watch the center who would somehow flash play changes to him since he couldn't hear. Didn't he play a while in the NFL too? He was huge and not a lot of fat on him and was a pure athlete. Can you help me out?

 

[NU Follower]

Kenny Walker, he played for several years with the Broncos. Really neat person and story.

 

[Cyclonesrule91]

Ya, I seen a couple documentary programs about him and was very impressed. Very nice guy it seemed. He had and interesting family story as well if I remember correctly. Where was he from originally?

 

[CTTB78]

Danny Mac should know how to keep big time player out of the lime light as he saw how it was done for a long time in Iowa City. Never hurts to have the chief of police on your side.

I agree that Iowa City is still very good a making sure the first call goes to the right person. Are we just too lilly white in Ames?

 

[Wesley]

More on the lawrence Phillips era. You can decide:

http://mynptv.org/osborne/biography/bitc02.htmhttp://mynptv.org/osborne/biography/bitc02.htm[/b]

http://www.theagitator.com/archives/010257.php

http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/20...nce_philli.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Phillips

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/ti...html?offset=40&

http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3891729f14f0.htm