Maybe blame can be placed on both sides???
Regardless, the blame goes on those who scheduled the alternate event. Ultimately, the purpose had to be to create the appearance of division and to start a pissing match.
Furthermore, read the following:
"I didn't know when this was set up it was in conflict with the university's," Osborne said. "But I did get an invitation from Bill Callahan and Steve Pederson to come to the other deal, but I committed to come here and play golf."
Osborne said the ex-players held a meeting before they hit the greens and agreed to do whatever they can to support the football program.
"We emphasized we were going to be loyal to the present and we're not living in the past," the former coach and U.S. representative said.
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