Nebraska football coach Scott Frost visits with Chamber

The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce hosted Nebraska head football coach Scott Frost, who gave a keynote speech highlighting the culture changes he and his staff are making within the program. Frost was originally scheduled to speak at the Annual Meeting on March 14th, but was unable to make it due to the blizzard that day. He was very gracious to reschedule with us, and we hope that all who were able to make the event at Riverside had a good time!

Frost said that this was home to him, and he had fond memories of living in Hall County while in high school at Wood River. He said he and his friends enjoyed coming to Grand Island to go the movie theater, shop at the mall or go out to eat. Frost said he hadn't been back to the area for well over 10 years, so we were honored to bring him back!
 
While giving updates and taking questions on the current state of the Husker football program, Frost spoke on a lot of themes that apply both on the football field and in the office space.
 
There were a number of issues facing the football team when Frost took the helm: the team was out of shape and hadn't squatted in over three years, eating meals at the training table was only an option but not required, and the team did a terrible job of keeping buses and hotel rooms clean while on trips. Frost said that before he or his staff could do anything about the win-loss record, they had to get the players to start doing the little things right. It wasn't just about restoring Husker traditions like the weight room or training table, it was about making sure the players were going to class on time, getting to practice early, and doing everything the right way. That's something that can apply to all of us.
 
Frost also spoke on accountability. After the Huskers lost to Purdue, he said a couple of the team captains came up to his office shortly after the game still in their pads to vent about how they're tired of losing. The leaders said they wanted to start holding others accountable for the team's poor start. Frost said that was an encouraging moment for him, because that proved that the attitude within the program was starting to shift. That was evident by the team's turnaround, as it went from 0-6 to start the year before finishing the final six games with four wins and two close losses on the road at Ohio State and Iowa.
 
Now, heading into year two under Frost, the Huskers have momentum. Many prognosticators are suggesting the team has a chance to have a breakout season. Sophomore quarterback Adrian Martinez is a preseason Heisman Trophy contender, and Frost said that he believes he has one of the best quarterbacks in the country right now. He is also excited about the leadership he has on defense right now. He said the offense lost a couple of leaders from last year, but he believes there will be guys who will step up and take on that role for this upcoming season.
 
Bob Hamar of the Grand Island Independent wrote this recap of Frost's visit to Grand Island. Thanks again to our Annual Meeting sponsors who helped make this event possible: Chief Industries, Family Eyecare Center, First National Bank, Five Points Bank, Nebraska State Fair, Northwestern Energy, Revenue Cycle Specialists Bookkeeping Services, Principal and Tom Dinsdale Automotive.