5 more years…
Unlike one certain unlikeable figurehead who’s time is running out to be in charge, another “head of state” was given an extension on how long he is in power. Steve Pederson was given a 5 year contract extension by Harvey Perlman last week that will keep the divisive figure as Nebraska athletics head honcho until 2013. I waited a while on the blog because I wanted to gage the pulse of Husker Nation in the most credible sources out there...fan message boards (insert rim shot here).
And to my astonishment, it seems that the majority of Nebraskan’s favor the extension. It is definitely quite a shift from that November day, as Nebraska was retiring Bob Browns number and when Steve Pederson stepped to the mic and was roundly met with 76,000+ boos.
What say you?
The Comments
Fletch July 30, 2007 at 3:26pm
I say this is a great move. Unless a person has his head in the sand, it’s clear that the Husker sports programs as a group are making forward momentum. Nobody claimed any of it would happen overnight, but it’s happening and it’s a good thing. Look at the growth of SP in the role - look at the difference in how he hired and brought in Doc Sadler from what happened with Callahan. The Solich firing was handled wrongly on all counts, but I think he’s learned and move on, and the vocal minority of people that can’t move on just don’t seem to get it (IMHO). Yes, he comes off like a slick car salesman, but if you can look past the image and listen to the words, they are almost always the right words at the right time. I think he’s an asset to the Husker nation and this was a good move. Now, he needs to extend the Callahan contract.
Gene July 30, 2007 at 3:55pm
I think he already did extend his contract a couple of weeks ago.
The Duece August 2, 2007 at 7:41pm
I agree with the extension, the program is moving in the right direction.I also like callahan and am looking forward to the start of the season.
Duffman August 3, 2007 at 8:51am
GO BIG RED!!!!!!!!!