Several Huskers, former Nebraska players and national analysts gave their opinions on Nebraska's hiring of Mike Riley Thursday morning...

Current players

Love most about the hire, a lot of NFL coaching and some playing experience on the staff... can't wait to meet them- Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) December 4, 2014

You can go off on me if u want I'm loyal to the man that gave me an opportunity to play here & the AD who did...both are no longer here- Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) December 4, 2014

Lol y'all fired Bo for Mike Riley? Good thing I'm out ✌️ gona enjoy this last one with my brothers then peace- Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) December 4, 2014

I do it for these guys dnt get it twisted pic.twitter.com/XhljWg0yQm - Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) December 4, 2014

Negativity not a good look man. If that's our coach I support him 100- Daniel Davie (@Davie_CB) December 4, 2014

I hope he bring that jet sweep with him like how he used Jacquizz Rodgers for @ThtPiersonElKid ... that's 6 all day everyday !!- Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) December 4, 2014

Former players

Husker Nation you're in Great Hands " with Shawn Eichorst & Mike Riley. They know & respect Nebraska more the you will ever know !! 👍- Steve Taylor (@Tmadeqb9) December 4, 2014

I like the hire. Mike Riley is a tremendous coach and I believe he will take the Nebraska program where it needs to be.- Ralph D. Brown II (@RalphDBrown) December 4, 2014

After hearing from many people who know Mike Riley personally I am optimistic about the future of @Huskers football.

Talking w a couple ppl here who played for, n coached with @Coach_Riley says nothing but really positive things. Time will tell #GBR - Will Compton (@_willcompton) December 4, 2014

Didn't see this one coming but if they like it, I love it.- FABIAN WASHINGTON (@FABEWASH31) December 4, 2014

Welcome to the Husker family Coach Mike Riley! Go Big Red!- Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) December 4, 2014

Gut feeling that Mike Riley will be the Tim Miles for our football program. Congrats coach and welcome to the program. #Huskers #MikeRiley - Aaron Taylor (@outland1997) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley, haven't checked your resume but I'm sure our AD has taken into consideration what it takes to lead the Skers so "welcome".. GBR- Eric A Warfield (@Eawarfield44) December 4, 2014

National & local media

Fox's Charles Davis on Riley:"He has one big run left in him as a head football coach, and Nebraska is a great place to try to have that"— Eric Olson (@ericolson64) December 4, 2014

I suggested Riley(even as an option for Florida)Riley will bring an incredible staff and resources of National recruiting. @joelklatt agrees- Tim Brando (@TimBrando) December 4, 2014

The Florida Hire and the MOST recent hire of Mike Riley at Nebraska are home runs! Great opportunities for two Superb Coaches and people! Ok- Tim Brando (@TimBrando) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley is a great hire @ Neb. Super fit for both. Good job Huskers- Mack Brown (@ESPN_CoachMack) December 4, 2014

Oregon State has 11 WINNING seasons since 1971 - Riley had 8 of em #Nebraska - Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) December 4, 2014

#Pac12 assistant on Mike Riley: "Our recruiting jobs just got a lot easier. He was the best talent evaluator in the conference by far."- Jeremy Crabtree (@jeremycrabtree) December 4, 2014

Only time will tell but my guess is Mike Riley will bring Nebraska back to national prominence.- Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) December 4, 2014

Frankly I dont care if fans dont "know much" ab him. Says more ab the fans in question- Aaron Semm (@AaronSemm) December 4, 2014

Riley developed some nice QBs at Ore St: Derek Anderson, Sean Canfield, Matt Moore. All played in NFL. Current guy Sean Mannion good, too.- Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart) December 4, 2014

I may be in the minority here but I like the Riley hire for #Huskers better than the McElwain hire for #Gators . Thoughts?- Mike Farrell (@rivalsmike) December 4, 2014

Nebraska has hired not only an excellent coach in Mike Riley, but one of the most approachable, level-headed, likable coaches on the planet- Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 4, 2014

MIke Riley was always squeezing blood out of a tomato in Corvallis. More infrastructure at Neb. Love the hire.- Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) December 4, 2014

I will say this: If you can win in Corvallis, Ore.--and Mike Riley did a lot of winning--you can probably win anywhere.- Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley runs a pro-style offense. Think you'll see a different kind of quarterback in his system than Huskers have had of late.- Brian Bennett (@BennettESPN) December 4, 2014

Nebraska just got a gem. Mike Riley is the nicest coach I've ever been around. Calling him a real class act is an understatement.- Michael Yam (@Mike_Yam) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley does sneaky great job in recruiting and talent eval, especially in TX. Ahead of the curve. Nebraska needs that.- Max Olson (@max_olson) December 4, 2014

Busy now so more later but surprising yet pretty pleasing. Physical well coached teams despite disadvatages. Great human being.- Aaron Semm (@AaronSemm) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley's "record" deserves context...if he were at Boise State the last 10 years he would have been = to or better than Chris Petersen- Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) December 4, 2014

I'm a huge fan of Mike Riley...yes, he is a wonderful person...he is also a GREAT football coach- Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley one of the best coaches in the country and a great grab for the Cornhuskers. An exceptional person recruiter and Coach.NEB will- Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley is the most optimistic, pleasant, gracious, accommodating HC in CFB. They'll absolutely love him in Nebraska.- Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) December 4, 2014

I will say this: If you can win in Corvallis, Ore.--and Mike Riley did a lot of winning--you can probably win anywhere.- Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart) December 4, 2014

I don't think #Huskers fans realize what a well respected game coach Riley is and how hard it is to win in Corvallis- Mike Farrell (@rivalsmike) December 4, 2014

Just landed to news of Mike Riley to Nebraska. Truly stunning - but that is a GREAT hire.- George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) December 4, 2014

Complete 180 from what we've seen in terms of style/demeanor..Has had to thrive in less than ideal situations. W-L doesn't tell the story.- Damon Benning (@damonbenning) December 4, 2014

Heard #Nebraska was determined to hire a "really good guy who ppl in the community would like" well, Mike Riley is that. Otherwise, stunning- Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 4, 2014

Mike Riley fits what #Huskers need on trail. Very innovative recruiter. Great use of social media, edits and yes even airplanes. Love hire.- Jeremy Crabtree (@jeremycrabtree) December 4, 2014

For the record I love Mike Riley, great man and a great coach. I think he has a chance to be a success but it is a gamble- Woody Wommack (@RivalsWoody) December 4, 2014

I suggested Riley(even as an option for Florida)Riley will bring an incredible staff and resources of National recruiting. @joelklatt agrees- Tim Brando (@TimBrando) December 4, 2014

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