Mavric Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Still, a lot of what caused Epley to pull away after 37 years was that $150,000. “I told (Pederson) we couldn’t open these buildings without the displays, but he refused to approve it. I didn’t feel comfortable being here.” So you leave everything you’ve done at NU over that? Not quite. “There were other stressors in place,” Epley said. Others in the athletic department were losing their jobs or being moved to other jobs. People were on edge, looking over their shoulders. Epley himself was now handling facilities, snow removal and security. Wait a minute. Snow removal? “That’s not what I signed up for,” Epley said. OWH 2 Quote Link to comment
The Duke Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) He's back! Great article from Omaha World Herald's Tom Shatel and a wonderful sit-down interview with legendary former Nebraska strength coach and current Nebraska Associate Athletic Director of Strength & Conditioning. There are many little vignettes, stories, and hidden details from the past in this interview. Topics include everything from Bob Devaney, Tom Osborne, and yes...Steve Pederson. I won't share them all, but here are few quotes that stood out: There's one key difference this time around, and Epley's extremely proud of it: Philipp reports to Epley, not head football coach Mike Riley. How many direct ties to the Devaney era are left? Not many. No wonder Philipp and the entire football staff speak in reverent tones about Epley. He's walking, breathing history. "I'm very proud of all this," Epley said. "Look at this place: It's better than ever. You can feel it. We're like a rocket about to blast off." Edited August 9, 2015 by The Duke Merged threads 1 Quote Link to comment
RADAR Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Most of it is old news. Glad he is back. Quote Link to comment
huskered17 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Good article. He was much to kind to Pederson. The darkest days of Cornhusker football, Pederson and BC. GBR!!! Quote Link to comment
Comish Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Good article. He was much to kind to Pederson. The darkest days of Cornhusker football, Pederson and BC. GBR!!! A demonstration of class...........something SP could really use a dose of............. Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Way to go Ginger Assassin. 2 Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Awesome article, he is a legend. Very glad to have him back in the fold. Quote Link to comment
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