Urban decided correctly that he had a better chance for a national title at Florida. Times have changed but the same holds true between Nebraska and Florida (although you’re on an awfully short leash at Florida these days). An argument can be made that the ceiling for Nebraska today is Iowa or at best Wisconsin good (which we lust for). It’s hard to imagine them ever being consistently in the playoff discussion. Heck Wisconsin is only in the conversation because they’re undefeated.
Yeah. It may be hard for Nebraska fans to accept, but it's no longer an elite program. That 2001/2002 national title game against Miami was Nebraska's last gasp. Utterly destroyed by a Miami team that had more speed, athleticism, and talent at every position. That game, in my mind, signaled the death of Nebraska option football. They haven't recovered.
Florida is a better job, period. But home is home. Frost was born in Nebraska. Went to Nebraska. I think he goes back.
While true that Nebraska must recruit nationally to be competitive, I think Frost can probably do that. He has all sorts of ties -- West Coast ties, Florida ties, etc. I don't see Nebraska ever returning to Tom Osborne glory, but there's no reason why they can't do what Wisconsin is doing.