Barring any last-minute snags, LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini will be introduced as the new head coach at Nebraska early next week, multiple sources confirmed Friday.
Pelini will coach the Tigers defense Saturday in the SEC championship game against Tennessee and, according to a source close to the situation, will be in Lincoln for an announcement Monday.
When reached by The Associated Press, Nebraska interim athletic director Tom Osborne refused to comment on the situation.
"I have no comment one way or the other," said Osborne.
Pelini and Buffalo coach Turner Gill were believed to be Tom Osborne's final two choices to replace fired Bill Callahan. Both have Nebraska ties -- Gill as a former player under Osborne and coach under Frank Solich, and Pelini as a former defensice coordinator under Solich.
The move further complicates LSU's postseason. Head coach Les Miles is expected to meet with Michigan Wolverines early next week about its head-coaching vacancy. LSU is making an effort to keep Miles, but he's a Michigan alum who has often voiced his affection for the Wolverines program.
Barring any last-minute snags, LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini will be introduced as the new head coach at Nebraska early next week, multiple sources confirmed Friday.
Pelini will coach the Tigers defense Saturday in the SEC championship game against Tennessee and, according to a source close to the situation, will be in Lincoln for an announcement Monday.
When reached by The Associated Press, Nebraska interim athletic director Tom Osborne refused to comment on the situation.
"I have no comment one way or the other," said Osborne.
Pelini and Buffalo coach Turner Gill were believed to be Tom Osborne's final two choices to replace fired Bill Callahan. Both have Nebraska ties -- Gill as a former player under Osborne and coach under Frank Solich, and Pelini as a former defensice coordinator under Solich.
The move further complicates LSU's postseason. Head coach Les Miles is expected to meet with Michigan Wolverines early next week about its head-coaching vacancy. LSU is making an effort to keep Miles, but he's a Michigan alum who has often voiced his affection for the Wolverines program.
I think the Pelini move is the right one for the Huskers. I would love to know how the LSU players are feeling right now about this game today knowing both Bo and Les are all but gone! This will be interesting.
I think the Pelini move is the right one for the Huskers. I would love to know how the LSU players are feeling right now about this game today knowing both Bo and Les are all but gone! This will be interesting.
These are big schools with big stakes on the line. Shouldn't they release a guy of his duties if they know he's going to sign with another school?
The Patriots changed the locks on Mangini's office door the minute they got word of his defection to the Jets (with his stuff still in there).
Should Pellini be on the sideline under the assumption that he's going off to another potential contender?
These are big schools with big stakes on the line. Shouldn't they release a guy of his duties if they know he's going to sign with another school?
The Patriots changed the locks on Mangini's office door the minute they got word of his defection to the Jets (with his stuff still in there).
Should Pellini be on the sideline under the assumption that he's going off to another potential contender?
This game is like the last date with your Girlfriend and you are breaking up with her....
Your goal is to get it over with and get out of there as fast as you can.||surprised.gif' border=0>
This game is like the last date with your Girlfriend and you are breaking up with her....
Your goal is to get it over with and get out of there as fast as you can.||surprised.gif' border=0>
I disagree 4leaf. I'm with you on a lot of things, but not this one.
Husker fans will be watching this game today, for validation of Bo Pelini...he knows that. And Les and Bo will silence all critics by proving that they are focused on the team they coach NOW. Neither of these two has to worry about Mich or Neb THIS year. But those jobs will certainly be watching these two guys today...so they have something to prove to, not only tigers fans, but Husker and Wolves fans too
I disagree 4leaf. I'm with you on a lot of things, but not this one.
Husker fans will be watching this game today, for validation of Bo Pelini...he knows that. And Les and Bo will silence all critics by proving that they are focused on the team they coach NOW. Neither of these two has to worry about Mich or Neb THIS year. But those jobs will certainly be watching these two guys today...so they have something to prove to, not only tigers fans, but Husker and Wolves fans too
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