Sources: Nebraska to name LSU defensive coordinator Pelini as coach
By Pat FordeESPN.com(Archive)
Updated: November 30, 2007, 10:41 PM ET
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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.
Pat Forde is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He can be reached at ESPN4D@aol.com. Information from The Associated Press contributed to this story.
I would trust this more than the turner rumors.
3 comments:
I kind of thought that was the way it was going - wouldn't it be fun if they announced it at halftime of the basketball game on Sunday!
Did you notice that the report begins with the clause "Barring any last minute snags"? Gives them a nice out if ESPN is just throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks.
ya that was kind of weird that they started off with that but maybe they are referring to if he screws something up or does something wrong. Also looks like he will be bringing 1 or 2 coaches up with him. The LB and Special Teams coach.
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