What Others Say about Coach Bill Callahan

"Bill was an original member of the staff that started here at Wisconsin in 1990. He was instrumental in helping to turn our program around as our offensive line coach in the early 1990s. Bill is tenacious, hard working and meticulous. He is a tremendous coach and recruiter. I’m very pleased for Bill and his family. They will be a good fit for Lincoln and the University of Nebraska."

-- Wisconsin Head Coach Barry Alverez

"“He’s a perfect fit and I think Nebraskans ought to be flabbergasted to get him. He’s energetic, enthusiastic and has a real passion for the game. The players will soon find out he’s an unbelievable leader and a perfect fit for Nebraska.”

-- Oakland Raiders Quarterback Rich Gannon

“He’s a traditionalist and I think that is one of the reasons he will fit in well there. He is very goal oriented and knows how to achieve those goals. He is very disciplined and is a hard worker and expects the same out of his team. That should be attainable knowing how working Nebraska players are. He’ll do a great job with eager young men who play with passion and love for one another.”

--Oakland Raiders Offensive Lineman Adam Treu

“Bill is a man of great character and strong values. He has been associated with some of the most successful franchises in NFL history and is a great addition to one of the most storied programs in all of college football."
--Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Bruce Allen

"The hiring of Bill Callahan as the head football coach at the University of Nebraska is a win-win situation for both parties. It is a super opportunity for Bill Callahan and his family and they will bring class and stability to your great university. As a football coach, Bill brings years of experience at all levels of coaching. He is a tremendous worker and will surround himself with the type of hard workers and competent football professionals who will work to keep the Cornhuskers on top of the football world. Bill Callahan is an all-around football coach ? an excellent teacher, motivator and moreover, a leader of men, both coaches and players. Bill will also stress character and academic excellence in his football players and his sense of standards and discipline will be very evident to the outside community. I have spent several years working side-by-side with Bill and I have tremendous confidence in his ability to succeed."

-- Mike White
 K.C. Chiefs Director of Football Operations
University of Illinois Head Coach, 1980-87