Riley and Chryst worked together in 1991 with the San Antonio Riders of the World League of American Football. After that league folded in 1992, they got back together at Oregon State in 1997, Riley as head coach and Chryst as offensive coordinator.

They moved together to the San Diego Chargers for three years, took different jobs after being fired, then reunited at Oregon State again in 2003 before Chryst moved to Wisconsin in 2005.

» Riley uttered sweet music to Husker fans who have criticized recent play-calling on both sides of the ball. When talking about his offense, he said:

“We certainly have to establish an identity, and the identity has to be a blend of the system with what the players are comfortable with and good at. That’s coaching. You take your talent and make sure it’s the right fit for the system, and adapt the system the best you can to the team.”

In other words, the shrill words “The scheme works!” should be a thing of the past.