Blackshirt Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Osborne says Pederson has good intentions BY ELIZABETH MERRILL WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER W-H Online Edition: NU in Transition Rep. Tom Osborne isn't taking his name off Nebraska's expansion project out of protest, and the legendary Husker coach isn't voicing any ill will over NU Athletic Director Steve Pederson, either. One week after Pederson fired Frank Solich, Osborne's hand-picked successor, Osborne and the A.D. had a telephone chat Sunday. "We had a good conversation," Osborne said, "and I'm absolutely convinced that whatever Steve does, he does it with the best possible intentions in mind. I think he does care about the program and it is his responsibility. "I understand that, yet at the same time, of course, I look at it from a coach's perspective because I was one for so long and Frank was very important to me." Osborne was overseas on Nov. 29 when Pederson fired Solich one day after the Huskers wrapped up a 9-3 regular season. Osborne said Pederson didn't consult him on the decision, but conceded that he's been at "arm's length" on the issue. When Osborne found out Solich was fired, he made a late-night call to the coach. A month ago, Pederson unveiled plans for a $40 million practice facility, which was named after Osborne and his wife, Nancy. When Solich was fired, there was speculation that Osborne might take his name off the project. Osborne said he wouldn't want to do anything to hurt the program. Quote Link to comment
BigRedMachine Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 This is good to see of course, but realize that it would be way out of character for Oz to protest something like this. He is not a confrontational type of person by nature, and wants whats best for the program - and he knows that causing a stir would only hinder things more. Plus after all, he is now a politician, and needs our "support" as well!! Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 It was only a matter of time. Maybe some people will settle down now that the great Oz has spoken Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 The voice behind the curtain is powerful!! Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 The voice behind the curtain is powerful!! LOL. Yes, yes it is. Quote Link to comment
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