Bill Callahan Coach Quotations

He hasn't changed from the time he was an offensive line coach to the time he's a head coach. His demeanor is still the same way ... And when he talks to the media, he's still the same way. He doesn't change it up. He doesn't necessarily have a game-day face that he puts on here for the cameras and then goes in and does something different.

That contingency was constantly discussed and talked about. This wasn't any shock or any surprise to the team, to the players, to Harrison Beck, to his family, to the coaching staff, to the fans or to the media ? everybody knew this was coming.

I love going on the road and visiting with coaches and seeing different players and talking with guys. It was a great dialogue. I look forward to getting out in the spring and visiting with a lot more coaches.

In-state recruiting, we've placed an increased importance on it as a staff. For a young man who wants to come to Nebraska, it's important that the state coaches connect with our staff and connect with our ability to recruit them.

It's fairly safe to say that an African-American coach with a record like that wouldn't immediately be handed the keys to one of the most prestigious programs in America.

I'm going to fight for my team, for my players, and that's my prerogative as a head coach. If I don't think something is right, if I think something is unjust, I'm going to speak up. I certainly did that on Saturday.

It's amazing how it all worked out, ... It was shocking. If you told me on Super Bowl Sunday that I'd be the head coach here, I would have said I don't think there's a possibility. I just think it's very fortunate that the circumstances worked out at the right time.

But I'm on the same page with Al. I share his visions. I share his passion and I know what's expected of me. And that is to win. But I don't think those expectations are any different from any coach in the NFL.