While no official announcements have been made by the University of Nebraska, new Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini indicated Friday that offensive coordinator Shawn Watson will remain in that role for the program.

Speaking during an interview on Jim Rome's radio program, Pelini said that Nebraska won't be making a lot of changes offensively.

"We're tweaking a little bit here and there and coach Watson will put his flavor on it, but they have moved the football and that's a real positive, and we have a lot of guys returning on offense," Pelini told Rome. "We have some building to do on defense, but I believe that I can get that done. I'm looking forward to that challenge."

While posting a 5-7 record under former head coach Bill Callahan in 2007, Nebraska averaged 33.4 points and 468.2 yards of total offense per game. However, the Huskers' defense also allowed 37.9 points and 476.8 yards of total offense per game.

"The offense has been on solid ground -- they've really done a good job," Pelini said. "For whatever reason, they've struggled here a little bit defensively as of late. That's obviously where I come in.

"There's never a quick fix. Things have to be developed and a culture has to be built, but there’s talent here. We just need to build on that talent, keep recruiting the right way and get the kids buying in and believing again."

Even after a season that included Nebraska's first five-game losing streak since 1958, Pelini said he doesn't think the Huskers are that far away from being a good team again.

"You starting going through some tough times and people forget what it takes to win and how to win and a bit of doubt starts creeping into their minds," Pelini said. "We've got to remove that doubt, get to believing again and knowing what we have in front of us and knowing how good we can be.
"A lot of that is attitude and building a culture within your program and that's something I’ve had a lot of success doing."

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