bloodhoundz864 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 omaha, neb. -- nebraska athletic director steve pederson was fired monday, two days after the school's once-mighty football team was rocked with its worst home loss in nearly a half-century.pederson, along with coach bill callahan, has been heavily criticized after a series of one-sided losses this season. the most recent was a 45-14 loss to oklahoma state on saturday with former cornhuskers coach tom osborne and his 1997 national title team in attendance.over the past two weeks, the huskers (4-3) have lost by a combined margin of 86-20, dropping a 41-6 decision at missouri two weeks ago."we are, of course, disappointed about the progress in our football program," nebraska chancellor harvey perlman said in a news release. "steve has done many positive things for husker athletics during his tenure, but i think only new leadership can objectively assess the state of our program and make the decisions necessary to move us forward."at the end of july, pederson's contract was renewed for five years, but this season has been a nightmare for the most part. even in victory -- a 41-40 nail-biter against ball state -- the huskers' defense was far from the force it used to be.for the first time in its 118-year history, the cornhuskers have allowed at least 40 points four times in a season."you make the best decision you can with the information you have," perlman said.perlman also said that since july he's noticed a decline in morale and growing concern about keeping key personnel in the athletic department. paul meyers, a key fundraiser, was among several people who departed.a search for an interim athletic director has begun, with the next step to find a permanent replacement."it is not clear how long such a process will take or its precise form," perlman said. "it is important it be done expeditiously but thoughtfully."there was no immediate word on the status of callahan, who signed a five-year contract last month. he said less than two hours before pederson's firing that they talked almost daily about the program."we've come under a steady PIRATED VIDEO IS ILLEGAL of criticism," callahan said. "it's important you stand tall. you'll be the direct target of critics. i understand that. you're in the public eye and in a high position in order to lead. we're going to continue to lead in a very positive manner."in four seasons under callahan, the huskers are 26-18 overall, 14-14 against the big 12, 3-8 against teams in the top 25 and 0-6 against the top 10. they have given up 40 points or more nine times.pederson has been a polarizing figure in nebraska, widely criticized for firing frank solich and then for conducting a protracted one-man search for a new coach.pederson may have been his own worst enemy, setting the bar high for callahan and raising fans' expectations."i refuse to let the program gravitate into mediocrity," pederson said the day he announced solich's firing. "we won't surrender the big 12 to oklahoma and texas."the huskers went 5-6 in callahan's first season but improved to 8-4 in 2005. they were 9-5 last year, winning the big 12 north and losing to oklahoma in the conference title game. they then lost to auburn in the cotton bowl.copyright 2007 by the associated presshttp://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3064861 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 that means callahan is on his way out because this was the guy that went all in on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 that means callahan is on his way out because this was the guy that went all in on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakyfalcon Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 if they fire callahan, i think we will see nebraska go back to their roots with the power running game and big hogs up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakyfalcon Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 if they fire callahan, i think we will see nebraska go back to their roots with the power running game and big hogs up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodhoundz864 Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 that means callahan is on his way out because this was the guy that went all in on himyea he's prolly gone, mark richt text messaged me earlier and said he'll be taking the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodhoundz864 Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 that means callahan is on his way out because this was the guy that went all in on himyea he's prolly gone, mark richt text messaged me earlier and said he'll be taking the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SacFalcFan Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 if they fire callahan, i think we will see nebraska go back to their roots with the power running game and big hogs up front.i hope so.. that's what nebraska is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 if they fire callahan, i think we will see nebraska go back to their roots with the power running game and big hogs up front.i hope so.. that's what nebraska is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 yea he's prolly gone, mark richt text messaged me earlier and said he'll be taking the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacFalcFan Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 yea he's prolly gone, mark richt text messaged me earlier and said he'll be taking the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiney_McShine Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 if they fire callahan, i think we will see nebraska go back to their roots with the power running game and big hogs up front.don't count on it. the college game has changed and the power running offense is a thing of the past. you can still(and should) have a dominating ground game, but you also need to pass the ball. this is where solich got in to trouble. he was unable to recruit the talent needed for a top notch program because the offense nebraska ran had trouble attracting players who wanted to make the transition to the nfl. getting a kid to commit to your school depends mostly on his chances of making the nfl. because nebraska was so one dimensional offensively, it hurt them when recruiting players who felt they could make he transition to th nfl. osborne was the st recruiter they ever had, and have not gotten anywhere near his ability since he left. if osborne has any feelings left for the school, he will help out some how some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiney_McShine Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 if they fire callahan, i think we will see nebraska go back to their roots with the power running game and big hogs up front.don't count on it. the college game has changed and the power running offense is a thing of the past. you can still(and should) have a dominating ground game, but you also need to pass the ball. this is where solich got in to trouble. he was unable to recruit the talent needed for a top notch program because the offense nebraska ran had trouble attracting players who wanted to make the transition to the nfl. getting a kid to commit to your school depends mostly on his chances of making the nfl. because nebraska was so one dimensional offensively, it hurt them when recruiting players who felt they could make he transition to th nfl. osborne was the st recruiter they ever had, and have not gotten anywhere near his ability since he left. if osborne has any feelings left for the school, he will help out some how some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick7dunn28 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 one thing...nebraska is my fav. college team and i kind of wat that option run they had when they wer the best team in the 90's al they need is a fast qb and a guy like marlon lucky...(wich they never use anymore) i dont want to fire callahan but if we dont go over 500. they will fire him...then they will prolly get larry coker haha jk. nut maybe tom osborn might come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick7dunn28 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 one thing...nebraska is my fav. college team and i kind of wat that option run they had when they wer the best team in the 90's al they need is a fast qb and a guy like marlon lucky...(wich they never use anymore) i dont want to fire callahan but if we dont go over 500. they will fire him...then they will prolly get larry coker haha jk. nut maybe tom osborn might come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick7dunn28 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ballnor not letting lucky run the ball... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick7dunn28 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ballnor not letting lucky run the ball... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick7dunn28 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ballnor not letting lucky run the ball... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick7dunn28 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ballnor not letting lucky run the ball... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_harrington_redemption Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ballwhat's really not right is seeing nebraska give up 300 rushing yards in one half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_harrington_redemption Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it just ain't right seeing nebraska throw the ballwhat's really not right is seeing nebraska give up 300 rushing yards in one half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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