Frost's Mental State

[huskerj12]

I posted this in the RSS chat yesterday but Dean chose to complain that everyone was asking the same 3 questions over and over instead of respond, so I figured I'd bring it over to you guys haha. It was kinda inspired by someone speculating that Frost has CTE, which seems harsh and hopefully untrue, but did get me wondering about the big shift he's had in his personality.

It's hard not to look back to 2017 and remember the fun freewheeling player's coach who could plug-and-play guys into his genius system and run the program like a big fun family. By the end of year 3 at his alma mater he's sullen, stubborn, and making personnel and playcalling decisions that are bizarre at best as we struggle over and over. Unfortunately, he seems utterly lost. He looks like he's aged 15 years. Is it just the pressure and failure taking its toll? Is it possible for him to get out from under this huge dark cloud? I feel awful for the guy honestly, all money and power aside it has to fucking SUCK to go back to your beloved alma mater as the hero to end all heroes, only to faceplant. I truly wonder if he regrets the decision to come to NU, and if he'd be struggling this badly anywhere else.

I know it's a weird unanswerable question in some ways, but what is your sense of Frost's mental state right now?

 

[alt f4]

Losing takes a noticeable toll on him. I remember year 1 at Nebraska when they were 0-6 he looked like crap in person. He plain looked sick, lost weight, dark bags under his eyes, lethargic. They go on that 4-1 run and hanging with OSU. During that stretch he became a completely different person visibly and emotionally.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Losing takes a noticeable toll on him. I remember year 1 at Nebraska when they were 0-6 he looked like crap in person. He plain looked sick, lost weight, dark bags under his eyes, lethargic. They go on that 4-1 run and hanging with OSU. During that stretch he became a completely different person visibly and emotionally.

Sounds like pretty typical work stress

 

[dsbigred1]

I would hope after a period of decompression that he and the rest of the staff get some insight from some external analysts (with no ties to NU) regarding their prep for games and practice habits that may contribute to some of the on-field performance issues.
it seems like he may be so deep in the weeds, and trying everything he can think of but not seeing substantive result of all the effort. It has clearly put a heavy burden on him, and that is not a recipe for sound judgment.

 

[TrentMilfer]

I agree with everything you said besides the CTE stuff (look at Pat Fitzgerald). I do think if he stayed at UCF he would be thriving, but I dont think Frost is that good of a coach. Hopefully he can figure it out. He has not caught any breaks lately: Dad passing, Covid, apparently troubles with the Mrs. And he doesnt help his cause by playing the blame game constantly

 

[...TrueColors...]

It’s been a very tough year for everyone. Exactly zero people picked PSU, Wisconsin, Michigan, and LSU to all have potentially losing seasons.

Turn the fuckin page on this crap and let’s move in 2021.

 

[Alcaus]

No idea but it's pretty apparent the dude needs a vacation and maybe some counseling (professional & otherwise).

 

[Huskerzz9457]

I agree with everything you said besides the CTE stuff (look at Pat Fitzgerald). I do think if he stayed at UCF he would be thriving, but I dont think Frost is that good of a coach. Hopefully he can figure it out. He has not caught any breaks lately: Dad passing, Covid, apparently troubles with the Mrs. And he doesnt help his cause by playing the blame game constantly

Trouble with the Mrs?... Uh oh..

I wish most of our fans would just shut the fuck up and let him try and do his thing instead of stepping on his neck during this shitty year/weird season.

 

[TrentMilfer]

Trouble with the Mrs?... Uh oh..

I wish most of our fans would just shut the fuck up and let him try and do his thing instead of stepping on his neck during this shitty year/weird season.

uhh bruh this is message board. that is exactly what we do here

 

[Drue629]

I think the whole cte thing is a huge stretch, Bo pelini on the other hand... 😂

 

[BIGSTICK67]

Sounds like pretty typical work stress

Exactly - typical work stress IMO.

It also means he cares a lot, and that he wears his emotions on his sleeve. Remember the speech willing us to the national title after the 97 Tennessee game? He's a passionate person....maybe too emotional to be a head coach? I think that's why he sometimes struggles in pressers. I believe he struggles with what to say and not to say, and cares what people think. If you asked him, he'd say IDGAF, but deep down he cares what N fans are saying.

Counseling would probably help him immensely after the season.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Exactly - typical work stress IMO.

It also means he cares a lot, and that he wears his emotions on his sleeve. Remember the speech willing us to the national title after the 97 Tennessee game? He's a passionate person....maybe too emotional to be a head coach? I think that's why he sometimes struggles in pressers. I believe he struggles with what to say and not to say, and cares what people think. If you asked him, he'd say IDGAF, but deep down he cares what N fans are saying.

Counseling would probably help him immensely after the season.

I think he probably just needs to go hunt for a week with his phone off. Let the assistants deal with shit.

 

[iruletheskool]

y'all think too much

 

[...TrueColors...]

Exactly - typical work stress IMO.

It also means he cares a lot, and that he wears his emotions on his sleeve. Remember the speech willing us to the national title after the 97 Tennessee game? He's a passionate person....maybe too emotional to be a head coach? I think that's why he sometimes struggles in pressers. I believe he struggles with what to say and not to say, and cares what people think. If you asked him, he'd say IDGAF, but deep down he cares what N fans are saying.

Counseling would probably help him immensely after the season.

I wish we just wouldn’t make the head coach do all of the pressers. There’s not really any upside. I suppose you gotta keep the entire state media employed.

 

[Pipe Line]

get hammered, get laid, and run the damn ball. Would solve a lot of issues.

 

[Blackshirts_Win_'ships]

It’s been a very tough year for everyone. Exactly zero people picked PSU, Wisconsin, Michigan, and LSU to all have potentially losing seasons.

Turn the fuckin page on this crap and let’s move in 2021.

One of these things (inferred) is not like the others.

 

[BIGSTICK67]

get hammered, get laid, and run the damn ball. Would solve a lot of issues.

Underrated. It's a amazing what a drinking binge and chasing women will do for your soul. Don't see him establishing the run however.

Also, like someone mentioned let the assistants handle a presser here and there. Can't have them handle too much, or the potatoes will complain that he's not involved enough.

 

[BBTown Bomber]

No idea but it's pretty apparent the dude needs a vacation and maybe some counseling (professional & otherwise).

Jack Stark.....please pick up the red courtesy phone...... 😎

.

 

[nscottie]

Trouble with the Mrs?... Uh oh..

I wish most of our fans would just shut the fuck up and let him try and do his thing instead of stepping on his neck during this shitty year/weird season.

The trouble with the wife is pure speculation. Hasn’t been wearing wedding ring all year and people reading into that. I don’t put anything on that at all. I’m on my fifth ring. Keep losing them.

 

[Huskerzz9457]

uhh bruh this is message board. that is exactly what we do here

I mean the people on Twitter who reply to shit with coaches or players tagged to the thread who clearly don't know what they're talking about, obviously it happens on these things.