Pederson done
The most divisive figure in University of Nebraska athletics is gone. Steve Pederson was fired as athletic director today by Chancellor Harvey Pearlman.
Pearlman said his decision was made last Thursday, and he consulted the president of the University, JB Milliken, on Saturday.
I highly believe that Paul Meyers leaving was the last straw for Pederson. When the lead fund raiser for the Athletic Dept. leaves without good reason, there is obviously a problem.
Pearlman also says that no personnel changes will be made at this time.
Now the question is, who will be the interim AD? One was not named at the press conference. Who will be the permanent AD? Will Callahan and Co. keep their jobs for the rest of the week? rest of the month? rest of the season?
Even despite this news today, we still have an awful football team. Our defense is bad. Our offense is bad. The coaching staff still has seemed to have lost control of the team. Nothing has changed on the field. And nothing about todays announcement should change your opinion about how the football team has been performing.
The Comments
hbrogan57 October 16, 2007 at 3:16am
True that nothing has changed as far as the players. Save, perhaps, ONE big thing. They just MIGHT have a little self respect restored now.
Duffman October 16, 2007 at 1:10pm
New press conference at 5:15 today. I hear TO is in.
Fletch October 16, 2007 at 1:39pm
TO is in, with conditions. Conditions are that Rimington comes to be groomed for the job, according to my rumor sources.
Mr. T October 16, 2007 at 2:30pm
UNL press release out confirms he is in.