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New Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has quite a bit of work to do. It has been decades since Nebraska was the standard that college football teams were measured against. The days when Tom Osborne would trot out a team that was bigger, faster and meaner than the opposition are long past, and the one-sided […]

Talk about covert affairs. Matt Rhule was officially introduced as Nebraska football’s new head coach on Monday, but the hire wasn’t always an easy process. In fact, the Cornhuskers kept their interest in Rhule under such wraps that the former Carolina Panthers head coach had to practically go undercover during a ‘secret visit’ to the […]

Mickey Joseph, ex-Nebraska football interim head coach, has been arrested for suspicion of third-degree domestic assault and strangulation just days after the university named Matt Rhule their next head coach, according to Eric Olson of the Associated Press. The police said the following in a statement, “While the Lincoln Police Department does not normally provide […]

Matt Rhule may have already signed up as the head coach of Nebraska, but he still has some gripes with his last football coaching gig. On a recent podcast appearance, the former Carolina Panthers head coach seemed to take a shot at his former team. Rhule talked about the Panthers’ seemingly incoherent philosophy when it […]

Matt Rhule and Nebraska football almost failed to come together on a deal, per Brian Christopherson. In the end, Rhule inked a multi-year contract to become the Cornhusker’s next head coach. But Rhule revealed that the deal came close to falling through. “Matt Rhule said there was a point in the process, by no fault […]

Nebraska’s 2022 season hasn’t panned out as expected, but there’s reason for hope after the team announced that they had signed Matt Rhule to a massive eight-year, $72 million deal to be their new head coach. This would seemingly have no impact on the NFL currently, but the Carolina Panthers beg to differ. The Panthers […]

After weeks of speculation, it’s finally official: Matt Rhule is the next head coach of the Nebraska football program. The former NFL and college football coach will spearhead the Cornhuskers after Scott Frost’s dismissal from the team. Rhule’s track record in college make him a desirable candidate on paper. Matt Rhule’s reaction to being hired […]

After a lengthy search, Nebraska football has officially made a hire, as the program has agreed to a deal with ex-Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule to be their next head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport reports that the deal has not officially been signed but that the two parties have come to […]

It’s getting harder and harder to envision a world in which Lane Kiffin is not the next head coach at Auburn, even after his denials. Several reporters, on both the Auburn and Ole Miss side of things, find this to be the case. Numerous people unconnected to either program have also said the coaching world […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are sailing the high seas looking for a head football coach for the first time since 2018, as Scott Frost is long gone and interim head coach Mickey Joseph doesn’t appear to be the guy the Cornhusker faithful will be seeing stroll the sideline for years to come. Several names have been […]

Nebraska football has been on a search for their next head coach after firing Scott Frost earlier this season. Names such as Deion Sanders, Matt Rhule and Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell are just a few of the candidates linked to the Cornhuskers’ job. The latest rumors from Mitch Sherman of The Athletic suggest that a […]

Auburn football dropped a bombshell on Monday morning with the firing of head coach Bryan Harsin. While the rumors have been present for the whole 2022 season, the fourth loss in a row was enough to force a change in the Tigers’ locker room. With some strong candidates around, it will be interesting to see […]

The Carolina Panthers’ miserable 2022 season continued with yet another ugly loss in Week 6. This time, the defending champion Los Angeles Rams had their way with Carolina in a 24-10 win at SoFi Stadium. The Panthers, who were playing their first game since firing head coach Matt Rhule, may have taken a 10-7 lead […]

Ahead of the Carolina Panthers Week 6 matchup with the defending champion Los Angeles Rams, the franchise dominated national NFL headlines. Unfortunately, it was for all the wrong reasons as owner David Tepper fired coach Matt Rhule. Life in the NFL keeps moving, though, so ahead of Panthers-Rams, here are some bold Panthers predictions. Rhule […]

Matt Rhule is back on the market, folks. After an abysmal stint in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers, it appears the former Baylor head coach is headed back to the college ranks with one school or another. A few jobs have already opened this season, and a few more are expected to come open […]

According to former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, the newly opened Carolina Panthers head coaching job could be one of the best openings in recent history. On Monday morning, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule was relieved of his duties. Over the first five games of the season, the team has a 1-4 record […]

After the Panthers fired Matt Rhule, owner David Tepper revealed what the power dynamic should look like between a coach and general manager, per Albert Breer. “I think a balance is probably more appropriate between the coach and GM,” Tepper said. Matt Rhule was someone Carolina clearly believed in. They had previously signed him to […]

The Carolina Panthers dropped the hammer on head coach Matt Rhule Monday, firing him after a 1-4 start to the season. Rhule isn’t the only Panthers coach to get the boot, though, with defensive coordinator Phil Snow getting canned as well, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. Steve Wilks is the interim head coach, while run […]

The Carolina Panthers made a huge move amid an abysmal start to the season, firing head coach Matt Rhule after less than three seasons at the helm. Rhule’s firing might not be the only domino to fall, though. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that there could be some trade action in Carolina following the […]

The Matt Rhule Era with the Carolina Panthers mercifully came to an end on Monday after 38 games, 11 wins, 27 losses, and a 1-4 start to the 2022 NFL season. The Panthers head coach came from the college ranks and will likely go back after owner David Tepper relieved him of his NFL duties. […]

The Carolina Panthers will look like an entirely different team in Week 6. Not only did they fire Matt Rhule after Week 5, but it was announced on Monday that Baker Mayfield will miss multiple weeks due to a sprained ankle, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter then reported in a corresponding Tweet that PJ […]

The Carolina Panthers fired Matt Rhule just five games into his third season as the organization’s head coach. After another dismal start to the year, owner David Tepper had decided he’d seen enough, pulling the plug on the Rhule experiment. While it’s a decision that made sense, it’s also a very troubling sign for Baker […]

The Carolina Panthers fired Matt Rhule Monday morning and within minutes the former head coach was already being linked with a return to the college ranks. It didn’t take long for speculation of a potential move to Nebraska to arise regarding Rhule, who could serve as the replacement for Scott Frost with the hopes of […]

It seems like the Carolina Panthers’ brass has finally had enough of Matt Rhule. Amid yet another dreadful season, the team has decided to fire the former Baylor head coach. It’s a change that many fans have long called for, and one that is likely way overdue. (via Ian Rapoport) The #Panthers have fired Matt […]

So far in the 2022 season, the Carolina Panthers have remained one of the worst teams in the NFL. Head coach Matt Rhule could be fired any day now following a 37-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the one thing working in Rhule’s favor is Panthers owner […]

The Carolina Panthers have started off their season 1-3, which if you really think about it, isn’t exactly a disastrous position for them to be in right now. However, this all changes once you realize that their next three opponents are the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Due […]

The Carolina Panthers are 1-3 and showing absolutely no life offensively. Baker Mayfield has been downright awful so far, but head coach Matt Rhule insists he’s QB1 as Sam Darnold continues to recover. Via Joe Person: Matt Rhule: “I think Baker’s our quarterback. We have to continue to find ways to help him. … Sam […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has been receiving praise long before he was the first player taken in the 2019 NFL draft. But over the past few months, much of this praise has turned into criticism. Even so, Murray still has his fair share of supporters around the NFL. And one of them happens to […]

Matt Rhule’s tenure with the Carolina Panthers has been a miserable experience so far. It seemed like the team had put it together after a terrible 2020 season, starting 2021 with a 3-0 record. Since then, though, the team has only won two more games. In fact, they are on an awful nine-game losing streak […]

On Thursday, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky criticized Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers coaching staff for “tipping plays”, pointing out the alleged transgressions in detailed film study of their Week 2 loss to the New York Giants. The ESPN analyst largely focused on the positioning of running back Christian McCaffrey, which he claimed was showing […]

The Carolina Panthers fell to 0-2 on the season after losing to the New York Giants on Sunday. Head coach Matt Rhule somehow still has hope in his team. “We’re close. I believe that with all my heart. I think we’re so close coming down the stretch. But we haven’t found a way to get […]

Nebraska football fired head coach Scott Frost following their difficult start to the 2022 season. The three leading candidates to replace Frost were revealed by Bruce Feldman of FOX College Football. What went wrong for Scott Frost at Nebraska? Who are the leading candidates to take over as Head Coach?@BruceFeldmanCFB weighs in on the Cornhuskers' […]

The long awaited Baker Mayfield-Cleveland Browns matchup saw Cleveland emerge victorious with a 26-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield posted decent results in the game. Recent comments from head coach Matt Rhule will excite both Mayfield and his fantasy football owners. But they may frustrate fantasy football owners of running back Christian McCaffrey. According […]

A few NFL head coaches are already facing pressure even before the 2022 season begins, finding themselves squarely on the hot seat. Over the past couple of years, coaches like Mike McCarthy and Matt Rhule have fallen short of the team’s expectations, so they will require strong performances this year to save their jobs moving […]

The Carolina Panthers have been hit hard with injuries over the past couple of weeks. Their quarterback depth was considered extremely deep just a few weeks ago. But Matt Corral suffered a season ending injury while Sam Darnold recently endured an ankle sprain which will keep him out for 4-6 weeks. And kicker Zane Gonzalez […]

Denzel Mims wants out. The 24-year-old made this abundantly clear after demanding a trade from the New York Jets. There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Mims since this rather unexpected development, and at this point, it seems that he could be headed to the Carolina Panthers. Mims played under Panthers head coach Matt […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping for a turnaround in 2022. Matt Rhule’s squad started out strong at 3-0, but quickly fell apart to finish 5-12. Carolina lost its final seven games and Rhule’s coaching came under massive scrutiny. As a rebuilding team, the Panthers had a relatively modest offseason. Carolina’s biggest move this offseason was […]

The Carolina Panthers and head coach Matt Rhule announced Baker Mayfield as the starting quarterback on Monday. Although it wasn’t much of a surprise, both Mayfield and Sam Darnold worked hard in their QB battle. And their efforts reportedly affected the rest of the team in a major way, per Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick. Quick […]

After weeks of speculation, the Carolina Panthers announced Baker Mayfield as the starting quarterback for the 2022 season. The decision isn’t much of a surprise, but there was no official announcement previously made. Mayfield is aiming to lead the Panthers to the playoffs this season. Confirmed ✅ — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 22, 2022 Panthers […]