Roundtable Conversation with Tom Osborne, Matt Rhule & Trev Alberts 

Just been on Nebraska's fan group for 2 years, so listening to Osborne is exciting. Left Alabama after following for 40 years looking for a classy school that Alabama has lost in the 15 years. Nebraska fit the bill and icing on the cake with rhule. Character over championship. A championship ring in life won't get you as far as character will.

I'm not drinking the Kool-Aid. That takes too long. I'm taking it intravenously! I met Coach Osborne once in about 1988. I was so nervous I could barely talk.

Just to see Coach Osborne still involved in stuff like this is amazing.

“Can’t promise results but you can promise the work” Damn. That’s good to hear.

That was superb. Those are some fine people. A funny story about Coach Osborne. He came to San Diego one year the Huskers were playing here in the Holiday Bowl. He spoke at an event and I was given the huge honor of being Coach and Nancy's transportation to/from his hotel and the speaking engagement. The event was at a very high end multi-million dollar estate and when we got to the driveway with attendant, there was a barrier that needed to be moved. Coach said, "I'll jump out and move the barrier!" I had this big smile on my face and said, "No way Coach - you stay right here!" Then I asked the attendant to move the barrier. No surprise, right! Coach Osborne is so genuine and such a nice guy - exactly as you have seen him at all times. Truly a down-to-earth Nebraskan. It was a highlight of my life to have met him and I can't begin to understand what it must have been like to have been coached by him. Thanks Coach for all that you have done.

“I didn’t win any of them.” Wow! What a selfless quote.

".....and Good Luck Matt......" Coach Tom getting the last word in and it's passing good thoughts and words to the new coach. Class act sir. And yes, Good Luck Matt! The Sea of Red is with you sir!

I cannot name a more intelligent or articulate coach than Tom Osborne in ANY sport!

I live in Texas now from Philadelphia, I am using This Talk to my Sales Team in Investments. This is a life skills talk, every bit as much as it is a football talk.

So impressed with Trev for doing this. Equally impressed with Coach Rhule in his ability to show the proper amount of reverence to Coach Osborne, NU’s past & tradition, while also laying out his vision for the future. There’s truly a Unity of purpose from top on down, a blend of tradition & future, that we haven’t seen here in a long time. Now let’s go win some ball games…GBR!

Trev is a freaking genius for doing this! An absolute must-watch!

Love me some Tom Osborne! Thank you coach TO and I'm very excited for coach Rhule.

GBR!!!

Coach O more relevant than ever. Everything's so understated. My brother was a walk on who earned a scholarship later, but he told me Coach knew your whole family's names, unbelievably sharp.

Thank you Matt rhule for this challenge that you know isn’t easy!

Remember this day! It's marked down in history! I think Rhule has the right mind set and work ethic. Great things to come! GBR!

Wow, the best thing I've watched on RU-vid all year long. GBR

Osborne = 🐐

Thank you Trev for putting this together. This was pure genius. I can listen to Coach Osborne all day long, he still has the juice for me. It sounded like Coach Osborne gave Coach Rhule his blessing. That had to feel good for Coach Rhule. GBR

Always been a big fan of coach Osborne,GO BIG RED.

I talked to Tom on the phone in a call in show on Sports Byline. Right before our Championship game...I believe it was the Miami game. Asked him a question and actually gave him my take..hahaha was a lot younger and a lot more cocky, but what a class act he was. I can actually say for a couple minutes before the big game I got to speak to the legend. Certainly a bucket list check. Thanks Coach for all those great years and thanks Sports Byline..a great show in its own right.

Man if everyone from Nebraska had Tom Osborne’s mentality, everyone will cement their legacy as a young athlete. Volleyball’s ladies already have a great team. But 80,000 fans in memorial station watching Nebraska win championship will be an amazing story.

Coach Rhule is learning ALOT!!!

That was special!! Really enjoyed it!! Hard honest work is what I most respect about Nebraska Football, the fans & Tom Osborne. Good luck Coach Rhule. Blessings on you, your family & coaching staff! Thankful to have you all on board!! GBR!!

People don't realize how smart Coach Osborne is! I remember playing for him and he had this nagging ability to be able to predict how the game would go or how a play would work against certain defenses. All we had to do is execute our assignment and behold he was correct. If it didn't work, then it was because one or a few of us missed our assignment. God Bless you, Coach! Coach was a father to all of us! Love you, Coach!

I agree!! Put this interview in Matt's archives volt. Awesome!!

Only half way through and this is alredy gold, no wonder Trev thought Rhule was the right fit, look at how many similarities exist between Rhule and Osborne it's honestly striking.. Being physical, the weather aspect, process, innovation, point systems, unity, etc.. They share the same mindset! You can tell Osborne has a lot of respect for Rhule already and I think he believes he can take the program in the right direction, I'm chugging the Kool aid.

Matt Ruhle is one impressive guy!

This discussion is so authentic and heart warming. I miss hearing and seeing T.O. such a great man. These stories and direction are what we have missed at NU for so long. I really hope this starts us on the right road, sure seems like it! GBR.

Wow! I used to teach leadership classes for the company I work for, and this video should be shown to all future and current leaders in their respective profession. Much respect to Coach Osborne, Trev, and Coach Rhule! GO BIG RED!

Pure class!

We sometimes forget that Coach Osborne was successful because he was willing to learn, adapt and innovative. He didn't stay still. He didn't live in the past. He certainly kept aspects of the game and process that worked while looking for ways to overcome roadblocks.

Thank you to everyone involved for an excellent roundtable. GBR!

This was great. Thank you!

What a great interchange between two “real” men. I believe there are a lot of similarities and I wish Matt success. Foremost, as a leader and example to young men. They will go into life with a great foundation.

This is an historical interview even though it's current. This is an amazing interview!! Good job T.A.

What a great interview. I really like the message that I am hearing from Coach Rhule. I am optimistic for the first time in a while about the direction.

Class act all around, GBR!

That was so great. Trev thanks for getting this all together. Coach was right you were the best the Huskers have had.

Great interview. Coach Osborne, Great coach and human being, all this wisdom and life lessons. Coach Rhule, love what you and your team have done so far. looking forward for more. Trev, thank you for what you've done and what you're doing, keep it up. GO BIG RED. GO BIG RED. GO BIG RED

I loved this interview! More please!

I like everything I hear. Let’s see what hits the field.

The amount of wisdom in this interview is immeasurable what an awesome idea pure class from all involved in this will watch many times.GBR

Not expecting this, but great to see. Honoring the excellence of the past, while expressing enthusiasm for the future. GBR! 🎈🎈🎈

Loved this! GBR

This was a great idea. Loved hearing Dr. Tom talk about the formation of the unity council and how that brought about a culture where the team kept each other in line.

Matt has two things out previous coaches maybe didn’t have both of, both a presence with how he conducts himself and a sense of humility that shines through in his interactions. Pleased he is our coach now and hopeful for the future of the program I love so much, in Nebraska winning isn’t enough, and if that’s been a downfall then I can accept it, in Nebraska you need to win the right way. You need to go through the process and you need to stay present in the moment. Every day. It’s something I try to take from coach O and I think it’s obvious from this interview coach MR is about it as well. It’s easy to be good, but it’s damn hard to be great and being great means being great all the time. GBR!

Go Big Red! Enjoyed the interview!

GREAT INTERVIEW!!!! GBR!!!!

I would have loved to listened to coach Matt talk about what he learnt from coach Paterno.

Wow, this was amazing! Such great learning moments and it will benefit the kids in the end! Go Big Red!

That was really fun to listen to.

Wow....I just can't add anything to this except just WOW. I am blessed to know both Trevor Alberts and Coach Osborne on a personal level and seeing all 3 of these men together does my old heart good.

Love hearing from these guys, love hearing more about how someone like Coach Wooden influences coaches today as well. It's a lot to live up to, but I hope Rhule and his staff make great coaches like Osborne and Wooden proud!

Loved this!! Thanks UNL for the awesome content.

great stuff, much respect withing that room

Great video, thank you for this! Coach Osborne seemed to latch onto what Rhule said about being a good listener nowadays. Tom brought it up a couple times afterwards, just thought that was interesting lol. GBR ☠️

This definitely needs to be at least a yearly podcast.

AWESOME!!

Fantastic idea, whoever had this. Aside from all the other stuff that's obviously great to be able to share in the video + production effort by the students here is absolutely flawless. Great job everyone. GBR from Wales, UK!

Awesome interview! Tears! Come on Rhule the Big 10!

Awesome interview/conversation! Great idea having these three together for a conversation on the past, present and future of Husker Football. Great perspectives and stories. Well done!

Thanks for this.... we've already won so much and the future looks pretty dang good

Awesome discussion about innovating and the role that innovation can play in your brand. Of course, it's always great to hear from Coach!!! GBR!

For the love of God would somebody get Coach TO a freaking glass of water!

27:13 Trev with the quality TO impression

The king of humble- Dr. Tom Osborn. One of the best human beings and the greatest coach we ever had at Nebraska. Trev says 255 wins. Tom says- I never won any of them, but I had some really good players who did!

That was awesome! Thank you so much for providing that very rare and unique content with the past and the future. Go Big Red!! ❤

Love this.

Wow. Excellent video

Go big red!!!

Seems like old times……maybe things are changing. GBR !

the total sum of the work ethics on and off the field is first and foremost. Culture is the by-product of all the hard work and the end of the day.

This is amazing!

Awesommmeee!!

This was cool.

Great interview.

That was awesome guys

Coach Osborne is a living legend! Much love and good wishes from Tennessee

Unity Council makes a lot of sense.

I do not want to get ahead of myself and start talking about conferences titles making the college playoffs, etc. What I want to happen is for Nebraska to have a winning record and compete and win in the mediocre Big Ten West.

Tom Osborne is forever humble

I believe the program is in very good hands. The team is beginning to show a familiar look and feel that's been missing since the days of Bo Pelini. Playing football for JoePa and retaining those old-school Nittany Lions football values-which are similar to Nebraska's, plus catching blessings from his old coach's close friend, Coach Osborne, it doesn't get any better. Congratulations to Trev; Coach Rhule is a great choice for the Big Red and he's the right choice.

Hi Coach! Class of ‘95

Damn, Tom looks like death warmed over. Bless his heart. He's literally being taken over by his chair. Grew up watching Devaney's teams, then Osborne's. Great Husker memories. Feel bad for kids who are 21 as they've never experienced great NU FB teams. I'm loving what Matt Rhule is bringing to this program and believe he is going to rebuild the greatness of this program and make Nebraska Football special again. Great conversation.

Wondering how this talk would have gone if Deion Sanders was hired. Deion was probably not a fit.

Need to do a round table with retired assistant coaches milt and Charlie

Matt is reading cue cards that remind him of the important points he wants to make. Tom doesn't need cue cards. Nebraska Rhules!

Great interview…….GBR

Have to make a comment, with Coach Rhule at about 4:40 saying that the receivers cut-blocked DBs on our downfield blocks in the old days (late 1970’s)…nope, we smashed ‘em in the face play after play after play! I guess some of the smaller wingbacks might have cut-blocked-but not the TEs and WRs.

Football should be simplified. It is a sport that tends to favor the most determined team, Heart Wise. It doesn't matter what your 40 yard dash time is nor your National Recruit Rating. It's not about practice nor Complex game plans. It is a test of a teams United Passion to Prove there Conviction on Game Day.

love these guys... TO - 255 wins MR - ________ let the Legacy continue... GBR!!!!!!!

And bring in that position coach with Rhule

Hey you're never going to hear us say "hey let's start fast" lol how many times did we here that the last five years?

Love Tom. Best Nebraskan. But man I’m excited bout this coaching staff. Can finally say that after years of disappointment

You have to practice hard to help them….it helps get prepared for game day …it’s like stretching if you never stretch and decide to touch your toes it wont happen or it will burn

The guy in the middle will go down in history as the guy who destroyed Nebraska Football.

bro said he never seen qb trap thats crazy

I remember playing & during Callahan reign , one of there Most repeated Mottos was Every 11 guys out on field do your job, would lead to win... nonsense....Don't just Do,,,, DOMINATE YOUR JOB... & fight as if your life was at stake.

Option Coach