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NEBRASKA AD DEPARTURE LEAVES BIG QUESTIONS
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Something shocking happened on Wednesday at Nebraska – athletics director Trev Alberts bolted for Texas A&M.
That move sent shockwaves through the state of Nebraska, as Alberts is a former Husker All-American football player and thought to be a long-term fixture in the AD chair at Lincoln. Many people, including the Governor, are upset about the decision. The timing of the move could not be poorer. Nebraska is finishing fundraising for a new football facility. It just announced plans for an expansive stadium renovation project. Basketball coach Fred Hoiberg likely needs an extension after winning Big Ten Coach of the Year.
But what about football coach Matt Rhule?
Alignment of leadership was a big factor in Rhule coming to Nebraska. The two people who hired him, President Ted Carter (left for Ohio State) and Alberts are gone before Rhule begins his second season. Rhule is known for big leaps in Year 2 at a program. That leap is expected this season in Lincoln. If it does happen, expect Rhule to be a hot name in coaching circles this…
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Publish date : 2024-03-15 13:25:15
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