Bill Callahan
Title	Head Coach
College	Nebraska
Conference	Big 12
Team record	27-21-0
Born	July 31, 1956 (1956-07-31) (age 51)
Place of birth	Chicago, IL
Career highlights
Overall	27-21-0 (College) 15-17-0 (NFL)
Coaching stats
College Football DataWarehouse
Championships
2002 AFC Championship 2006 Big 12 North
Playing career
1974-1977	Benedictine
Position	QB
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1980-1986 1987-1988 1989 1990-1994 1995-1997 1998-2001 2002-2003 2004-present	Illinois (Assistant) Northern Arizona (OL) Southern Illinois (OC) Wisconsin (OL) Philadelphia Eagles (OL) Oakland Raiders (OC) Oakland Raiders Nebraska

Bill Callahan (born July 31, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois) is the head coach of the University of Nebraska football team. He was named head coach of the Cornhuskers in 2004. Callahan was formerly the head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League. The head coach in sports coaching is the coach who is in charge of the other coaches. ... This List of colleges and universities in the United States includes colleges and universities in the U.S. that grant four-year baccalaureate and/or post-graduate masters and doctorate degrees. ... Seal of the University of Nebraska The University of Nebraska is one of two public university systems in the state of Nebraska, USA. The system has four universities and a technical college: University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska Medical... 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The system has four universities and a technical college: University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska Medical... The Nebraska Cornhuskers (often abbreviated to Huskers) is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. ... City Oakland, California Other nicknames The Silver and Black Team colors Silver and Black Head Coach Lane Kiffin Owner Al Davis General manager Al Davis League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–1969) Western Division (1960–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC West (1970... NFL redirects here. ...

Early career

Callahan was a four-year starter at quarterback at Illinois Benedictine College in Lisle, Illinois, where he was an NAIA honorable mention All-American in his final two seasons. Benedictine University is a private university located in Lisle, Illinois. ... Incorporated Village in 1956. ... The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ...

College Coaching Career

The Chicago native began his college coaching career in 1980 as a graduate assistant at University of Illinois before being promoted to full time assistant in 1981, coaching tight ends, offensive line, quarterbacks and special teams through 1986. A Corner of Main Quad The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, U of I, or simply Illinois), is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious campus in the University of Illinois system. ...

From 1990-1994, Callahan was offensive line coach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been praised by former Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez as being one of the primary reasons why the Badgers were able to turn their program around and eventually win three Rose Bowls in the 1990s. Alvarez cited Callahan specifically for his strong recruiting abilities. Callahan previously served a two-year stint, 1987-1988, as offensive line coach at Northern Arizona University. University of Wisconsin redirects here. ... Barry Alvarez Barry Alvarez (born December 30, 1946, Langeloth, Pennsylvania) is a retired college football head coach and current Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin. ... Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ...

Professional Coaching Career

During the 2002 and 2003 seasons, he was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders of the NFL. Callahan had spent four seasons as the Raiders offensive coordinator before being named the franchise's 13th head coach prior to the 2002 season. City Oakland, California Other nicknames The Silver and Black Team colors Silver and Black Head Coach Lane Kiffin Owner Al Davis General manager Al Davis League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–1969) Western Division (1960–1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC West (1970... NFL redirects here. ...

Callahan led the Raiders to the 2002 AFC Championship Game and a berth in Super Bowl XXXVII in his first season as a head coach, making him just the fourth rookie head coach in NFL history to do so. The Raiders suffered a lopsided defeat, losing 48-21 (in a game that was not as close as the score may have indicated) to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coached by his former boss Jon Gruden. The Raiders finished with a 13-6 record in Callahan's first season. The AFC Championship Game is one of the two semi-final matches of the National Football League, the largest professional American football league in the United States. ... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ... Date January 26, 2003 Stadium Qualcomm Stadium City San Diego MVP Dexter Jackson, Safety Favorite Raiders by 4 National anthem Dixie Chicks and Celine Dion (God Bless America) Coin toss 1972 Miami Dolphins: Don Shula, Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Larry Little, Jim Langer, Nick Buoniconti, Paul Warfield Referee Bill Carollo... City Tampa, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Black, Pewter, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference (1977... Jon Gruden (born August 17, 1963 in Sandusky, Ohio) is the current head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. Prior to taking over as coach of Tampa Bay, he was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders for 4 years. ...

Callahan is the third Raiders head coach to win an AFC West title and lead his team into the conference championship game in his first full season. Only Art Shell (1990) and John Madden (1969) had accomplished this feat. Arthur Art Shell (born November 26, 1946 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA) is a former American football player in the National Football League (NFL) and two-time former head coach of the Oakland Raiders. ... John Earl Madden (born April 10, 1936) is a former National Football League player, head coach, and a Pro Football Hall-of-Famer. ...

Under Callahan's guidance, the Raiders led the NFL in passing for the first time in team history and led the league in total offense for just the second time in team history.

During his tenure as not only head coach but also offensive coordinator for the Raiders, Callahan earned a reputation as one of the finest offensive minds in the NFL. The Raider offense led the league in rushing in 2000 and led the league in passing in 2002. In 2002, the Raiders became the first team to win games in the same season while rushing at least 60 times (against Kansas City in a 24-0 win) and passing at least 60 times (against Pittsburgh in a 30-17 win). The Raider offense also set many franchise records during this period, including fewest sacks allowed (28) in 2000, a mark that was broken the following year (27).

Despite the success of his 2002 team, the 2003 Raiders had a losing record. After his team got off to a 2-5 start, many of his players, in particular Charles Woodson, publicly demonized the coach, even suggesting that Callahan was deliberately trying to sabotage the season. Apparently, his accusations of strife and mutiny within the clubhouse were corroborated by others, including veteran receiver Tim Brown. Callahan defenders have described such players as being selfish, washed-up prima donnas. Callahan, his supporters claim, had recognized that the team was aging and needed younger talent. To get it, he would have to cut existing salaries, an assertion that did not sit well with many of the team's veterans. After a lackluster 4-12 season, Callahan was relieved of his coaching duties at Oakland with a record of 17-18 in two years. Charles Woodson (born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio) is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers. ...

Prior to joining the Raiders, Callahan coached the offensive line for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1995-1997. City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Team colors Midnight Green, Black, White, and Silver Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert (official) Andy Reid (de facto) Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952...

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska initially pursued Dave Wannstedt, Al Saunders, and Arkansas Head Coach Houston Nutt, but after Nutt refused to come to Lincoln for an interview,^[1] the University of Nebraska was forced to look elsewhere. Mike Zimmer, Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coordinator at the time, did go to Lincoln for an interview, but still chose to reject the Cornhuskers.^[2] Al Saunders, Kansas City Chief's Offensive Coordinator at the time, also rejected overtures by the Nebraska program.^[3] Steve Spurrier was also rumored to have been given an invitation to an interview in Lincoln for the Head Coach position. Nebraska eventually settled on their fifth choice, Bill Callahan, who had recently been fired from the head coaching position at the Oakland Raiders.^[4] Dave Wannstedt (born May 21, 1952 in Baldwin, Pennsylvania), is the current head coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team. ... Al Saunders (born February 1, 1947 in London, England) is an American football coach. ... Houston Dale Nutt, Jr. ... Mike Zimmer (born June 5, 1956 in Peoria, Ill. ... A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a football team in the National Football League (or at other levels of American football) who is in charge of the defense. ... Stephen Orr Spurrier (born April 20, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida) is a former American football player and currently the head coach of the University of South Carolina football team. ...

In his first season at Nebraska (2004), Callahan finished 5-6, giving the Cornhuskers their first losing season since 1961. He had introduced the West Coast offense to a program that has traditionally relied on a strong running attack. In American football, West Coast Offense (WCO) is one of two similar but distinct offensive-strategic-systems of play: (A) the Air Coryell system; or (B) more commonly the pass play system popularized by Bill Walsh. ...

The Cornhuskers finished 8-4 during his second season and won the 2005 Alamo Bowl by narrowly defeating No. 20 Michigan, 32-28. The 8-4 Wolverines were the highest-ranked opponent that Nebraska had beaten since a 20-10 win over No. 2 Oklahoma in October 2001. The Wolverines also were the highest-ranked opponent beaten by Nebraska outside the Cornhuskers' home field in Lincoln since a 66-17 win over Northwestern in the 2000 Alamo Bowl. The Alamo Bowl is a major American college football bowl game played annually since 1993 in the 65,000-seat Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. ... The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U of M, UM or simply Michigan) is a coeducational public research university in the state of Michigan, and one of the foremost universities in the United States. ...

In 2006, Nebraska finished 9-5 (including the regular season, the Big 12 Championship loss and a 17-14 loss to Auburn in the Cotton Bowl) and won the Big 12 North for the first time since 1999. The win over then No. 24-ranked Texas A&M marked Nebraska's first ever road win over a ranked Big 12 South team not named Baylor. As of November 10, 2007, Callahan has a record of 27-21 at Nebraska, and is 0-10 against teams ranked higher than 20th, 25-21 against Division I opponents and 15-16 against the Big 12. Head coach Tommy Tuberville 9th year, 76–31 Home stadium Jordan-Hare Stadium Capacity 87,451 - Grass Conference SEC - Western First year 1892 Website AuburnTigers. ... For the Cotton Bowl stadium, see Cotton Bowl (stadium). ...

In September of 2007, Callahan's contract with the University was renewed. It was reported he will make $1.75 million per year until the contract expires on January 31, 2012.^[5] He is also eligible for up to $425,000 in bonuses per season.^[5] USD redirects here. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2012 (MMXII) will be a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

So far in 2007, Callahan has been heavily criticized and the once proud program has endured new lows. On September 15th, Nebraska was dismantled by Southern California, outrushed by a 313 to 31 margin ^[6]. The team had five consecutive losses against Missouri, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Texas and Kansas. It was the first time since 1958 that Nebraska had lost 5 consecutive games^[7]. On November 3, 2007, the Cornhuskers gave up 76 points to Kansas, the most points ever scored against the Cornhuskers in their 117-year football history. The loss supplanted the previous record for most points allowed in a game, 70, by Texas Tech in 2004. On October 15, 2007, Steve Pedersen, the athletic director who hired Callahan, was fired by the University, a possible indicator that Bill Callahan's position as head coach at Nebraska may be in jeopardy.

Media speculation on Callahan's future at Nebraska is increasing due to the performance of the team in 2007. In order to terminate Callahan, Nebraska would be forced to pay Callahan $3,000,000 or more to buy out his contract. On November 10, 2007 College GameDay reported that Callahan told his team that the school had asked him to resign but that he was not going to do so.^[8] is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... College GameDay is an ESPN show covering college football. ...

Cornhusker coaching staff under Callahan

Former Nebraska assistants under Callahan.

• Jay Norvell, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach 2004-2007
• John Blake, Defensive Line 2004-2006
• Turner Gill, Quarterbacks Coach 1992-2004, Receivers Coach 2005
• Scott Downing, Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends/Specialists 2003-2005
• Dan McLaughlin, Graduate Assistant 2003-2004
• Angus McClure, Graduate Assistant 2004-2005
• Aaron Stamn , Graduate Assistant 2004-2005

Gill, Downing and McLaughlin were retained by Bill Callahan from the staff of former head coach Frank Solich. Gill had previously been assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach but coached receivers under Callahan. Downing and McLaughlin kept their previous duties on the staff. John Blake, Jr. ... Turner Gill (born August 13, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas) is the head coach of the Buffalo Bulls college football team and is one of six African-American head coaches in NCAA Division I-A. // In 1989, Gill began his coaching career at The University of Nebraska, his alma mater...

Head coaching record

Head coach Bill Callahan 3rd year, 22–15 Home stadium Memorial Stadium, Lincoln Capacity 84,067 - FieldTurf Conference Big 12 - North First year 1890 Athletic director Tom Osborne Website huskers. ... The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of twelve schools located in the central United States. ... The 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season, like the previous season, ended with another three-way tie for teams deserving a spot in the national title game, and once again fans were left unsatisfied with the result. ... ESPN Game Day photo of The Texas Longhorn mascot Bevo seen with the Bowl Championship Series trophy during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. ... The 2005 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team marked Bill Callahans second season as coach; the Huskers finished the season with an 8-4 record, an improvement over the 5-6 record of 2004. ... The Alamo Bowl is a major American college football bowl game played annually since 1993 in the 65,000-seat Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. ... The 2006 NCAA Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) football season, or the college football season, began on August 31, 2006 and, aside from all-star exhibition games that follow, concluded with the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship Game on January 8, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona, USA, where the... The 2006 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Team will be the representatives of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the 2006 NCAA Division I-A football season. ... For the Cotton Bowl stadium, see Cotton Bowl (stadium). ... The 2007 NCAA Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) football season, or the college football season, began on August 30, 2007,[1] progresses through the regular season and bowl season, and (aside from all-star exhibition games that will follow) will conclude with the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship... The 2007 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Team are the representatives of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. ... The USA Today Coaches Poll is the current name for a weekly ranking of the top 25 NCAA Division I-A college football and Division I college basketball teams. ... The Associated Press (AP) Poll, along with the USA Today Coaches Poll, ranks the top 25 NCAA Division I college football and basketball teams, weekly. ...

External links

• Coach Callahan's web site
• IMG Speakers

References

1. ^ Nutt rejects NU
2. ^ Zimmer turns down NU
3. ^ Saunders rejects NU
4. ^ Callahan fired by Raiders
5. ^ ^{a b} Associated Press (2007-09-11). Callahan could earn $425,000 in bonuses with new deal. ESPN.com. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
6. ^ USC offensive line dominates matchup with Nebraska
7. ^ SI Viewcast recap: Nebraska @ Kansas 2007
8. ^ "College GameDay", The Disney Company, November 10, 2007.