Anyone Heard the Name Bob Wager? Just Met Him at Isles - Texas High School Coach - Seemingly Potential New Husker Coach?

[Lonny Boysen]

He was basically interviewing our table about moving to Nebraska and what it’s like here.

We asked him if he was a new NU coach and he said “no,” but acted weird about it (and could be technically true if nothing is official).

He kinda acted like his son was a recruit…..but we kinda led the convo that way after he said he wasn’t a new coach (his whole family was with him)……seems obvious that he’s in town considering a job for himself.

Wager family beginning very special fall, with father, son and daughter all on the field together

Arlington Martin's head football coach Bob Wager has his son Gage playing, and his daughter Mia cheering this season

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[Bootleg11]

I know of him. He is the long time head coach at Arlington Martin. Pretty respected guy mostly because he wins at Arlington Martin which isn’t real easy.

But I’m pretty sure he’s older than Rhule. Not a real young guy. He has a big time recruit at Martin right now.

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[2010sarenevercomingback]

He's a HS coach in Texas with a son that plays football and runs track (although the numbers aren't that of a burner: https://www.athletic.net/athlete/16342326/track-and-field/high-school ).

So that background could check out.

 

[Lonny Boysen]

I know of him. He is the long time head coach at Arlington Martin. Pretty respected guy mostly because he wins at Arlington Martin which isn’t real easy.

But I’m pretty sure he’s older than Rhule. Not a real young guy. He has a big time recruit at Martin right now.

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2022: Finished senior season with 38 tackles, two INTs (both TDs), two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Contributed 9-58 rushing. 2021: Texas District...

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He’s 52…..so not exactly old, but like I said……in town with his entire family (wife, son, daughter) asking about best schools for the daughter to go to for cheerleading, academics and everything about Lincoln in general.

I’m guessing he’s our new WR/QB coach and his son will walk-on.

I guess LB is still open too? Don’t know enough to know which way to lean…..but this guy was SERIOUS about moving to Lincoln and probably spent 20min at our table asking questions.

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

He’s 52…..so not exactly old, but like I said……in town with his entire family (wife, son, daughter) asking about best schools for the daughter to go to for cheerleading, academics and everything about Lincoln in general.

I’m guessing he’s our new WR/QB coach and his son will walk-on.

I guess LB is still open too? Don’t know enough to know which way to lean…..but this guy was SERIOUS about moving to Lincoln and probably spent 20min at our table asking questions.

Where'd you meet him?

 

[Ghost of Devaney]

If true this is the most random insider story ever!

 

[Lonny Boysen]

Where'd you meet him?

I said in the thread title….Isles Pub and Pizza in Lincoln.

He said they were trying to go to Misty’s, but it’s closed on Mondays.

 

[Lonny Boysen]

If true this is the most random insider story ever!

Lol, well the story IS 100% true…..whether or not he’s going to take one of the coordinator positions is basically speculation on my part based on the convo and situation.

But it’d be pretty random for an east coast guy that spent 30 years in TX to suddenly consider moving to Lincoln, NE when his son is a senior in HS and his daughter has some years to go.

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

Lol, well the story IS 100% true…..whether or not he’s going to take one of the coordinator positions is basically speculation on my part based on the convo and situation.

But it’d be pretty random for an east coast guy that spent 30 years in TX to suddenly consider moving to Lincoln, NE when his son is a senior in HS and his daughter has some years to go.

If he’s a position coach hire, it seems odd they'd wait to announce it. But sorta fits the mold for an analyst type role.

 

[Herbie]

If true this is the most random insider story ever!

Someone better screen shot it and share it for mr callahan to see

 

[HuskerDocCo]

can we get a flight tracker on this boy please gbr!

 

[vailhusker]

This guy?

 

[vailhusker]

Not sure when this is from, if anything he'd be a hell of a recruiting asset - Board of Directors of the Texas High School Coaches Association, coached at the Under Armour All-American Game.

 

[LoudHogRider]

This guy?

He rides. Good enough for me. N!

 

[Lonny Boysen]

If he’s a position coach hire, it seems odd they'd wait to announce it. But sorta fits the mold for an analyst type role.

I thought the same thing, but he’s been a HC for 23 years in TX HS FB…..

I could see it going either way for sure.

 

[Lonny Boysen]

This guy?

Yessir.

 

[Ghost of Devaney]

Lol, well the story IS 100% true…..whether or not he’s going to take one of the coordinator positions is basically speculation on my part based on the convo and situation.

But it’d be pretty random for an east coast guy that spent 30 years in TX to suddenly consider moving to Lincoln, NE when his son is a senior in HS and his daughter has some years to go.

Just crazy that you happened upon this nugget. Not doubting you at all… it’s just crazy the odds of it happening.

 

[Lonny Boysen]

Just crazy that you happened upon this nugget. Not doubting you at all… it’s just crazy the odds of it happening.

Haha, wasn’t out searching for nugs at all…..but considering we live in Las Vegas and are just back for the holidays early because of scheduling makes it extremely unlikely.

Oh….and I’d also go WAY juicer if I was going to lie, FWIW.

 

[Bootleg11]

I have no clue if Wager is an offensive or defensive guy. But generally if you bring in an offensive guy from the high school ranks to your on field staff, tight ends coach is where you start them . Why that is..less kids to coach while getting acclimated to the new life maybe? I dunno.

Joey McGuire was a defensive guy in HS. His first college job was TEs for Rhule at Baylor.

Jeff Traylors first college job? TEs at Texas

 

[Fargo Husker]

I have no clue if Wager is an offensive or defensive guy. But generally if you bring in an offensive guy from the high school ranks to your on field staff, tight ends coach is where you start them . Why that is..less kids to coach while getting acclimated to the new life maybe? I dunno.

Joey McGuire was a defensive guy in HS. His first college job was TEs for Rhule at Baylor.

Jeff Traylors first college job? TEs at Texas

Yeah, this hire screams Analyst/QC type role to me (similar to Philip Simpson). Unless, as you said, we’re looking at him at TE and Satterfield is taking OC/QB now that Peetz is out.