Husker_Power Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Osborne agrees to stay on indefinitely as AD Journal Star Tom Osborne is apparently in it for the long term. Originally scheduled to serve as Nebraska's athletic director through June 2010, Osborne and University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor Harvey Perlman have agreed to extend the appointment indefinitely. They'll review the position on an annual basis. "Tom originally agreed to come in temporarily and get the department moving in the right direction. He clearly accomplished that. I believe he now feels comfortable serving on an ongoing basis and I certainly feel comfortable having him do so," Perlman said in a statement released Wednesday by NU officials. "The department faces some real challenges and opportunities as we move forward and Tom brings a breadth of experience that can serve the university well," Perlman added. When a successor is to be chosen, Perlman said it will be done through an open search process with a committee representing the Athletic Department, the university, and the external community. "While I think an open process is required, Tom's advice and counsel will play an important role in the ultimate selection, as will the views of our head coaches." Perlman said. "It's appropriate to publicly indicate now that an open process will be adopted in light of the speculation that there may already be a designated successor." Said Osborne: "I want to thank Chancellor Perlman for the opportunity to serve as athletic director for a period of time that we both feel comfortable with. I enjoy working with student-athletes, coaches, and other athletic department personnel and hope that together we can serve the people of Nebraska and the university well." Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 And there was much rejoicing. Quote Link to comment
Huskerballz Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 And there was much rejoicing. This. Quote Link to comment
HuskerTrucker Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 And this IS a good thing for the University of Nebraska. I just hope that Dr. Tom knows when the time is right to leave for his sake, and the University will honor his wish with no questions. He has gone beyond the call and risked his legacy doing what he has - but he has been successful and it has only added to the story of Tom Osborne. He is one of those few people whom I believe has the power to keep his job as long as he wants it, and would have the people behind him if they ever tried to force him out (which they won't - their not stupid, either). Quote Link to comment
papersun87 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 And there was much rejoicing. /thread Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Awesome news. May the the Pelini/Osborne years be many!! Quote Link to comment
rkhufu7 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Awesome news. May the the Pelini/Osborne years be many!! Don't rush him to his grave. Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Awesome news. May the the Pelini/Osborne years be many!! Don't rush him to his grave. I don't get this statement. Are you implying that TO will die sooner by remaining the AD? Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm glad I'm not the only one confused by that comment! =) Quote Link to comment
Huskers Forever Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm glad I'm not the only one confused by that comment! =) Its a rkhufu7 post, they never make sense. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm glad I'm not the only one confused by that comment! =) Its a rkhufu7 post, they never make sense. I've been gone for a while. I'm not familiar with the characters. Thanks for the heads-up. Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I am glad he is staying as this is nothing but a positive for the entire sprts program for UNL. GO HUSKERS Quote Link to comment
HuskerGBR Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I would say this is proof that God is a Husker fan. Thanks for all you are doing Dr. Osborne. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Did anyone seriously not expect this to happen ever since he retired? Quote Link to comment
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