Nebraska opting out of Oklahoma game? UPDATE: Moos makes statement that they explored other options but are looking forward to playing OU

[goodnterribles]

It's extremely relevant, and i'm not sure I want to go into explaining why when there's an easier explanation staring you in the face that you are refusing to acknowledge.

Wisconsin's (or anyone else's finances) have nothing to do with Nebraska's. That's why they aren''t relevant. I don't care about optics when the athletic department has had layoffs, budget cuts, and furloughs. They need to make up lost revenue somewhere, and maybe they took another financial hit that we don't know about. For years, we have heard that NU needs to have 7 home games a year most years in order to be financially stable. Well, they only have 6 in 2021, and they had zero with fans last year.

 

[OkieHusker16]

As a Nebraska fan and recent OU grad, I was really looking forward to this game in Norman regardless of the outcome. Sigh.

 

[Husker Country Doc]

Gary Sharp on 1620thezone confirms NU is looking for a different opponent for that date.

Email Moos and let him know your thoughts! [email protected]

 

[clove8828]

Well will be interesting to hear the stated reason I'm leaving my opinion on hold till then.

 

[redwinghusker]

 

[Ringo]

Wisconsin's (or anyone else's finances) have nothing to do with Nebraska's. That's why they aren''t relevant. I don't care about optics when the athletic department has had layoffs, budget cuts, and furloughs. They need to make up lost revenue somewhere, and maybe they took another financial hit that we don't know about. For years, we have heard that NU needs to have 7 home games a year most years in order to be financially stable. Well, they only have 6 in 2021, and they had zero with fans last year.

I get your point, but we do have 7 home games this year

 

[Ogahusker]

This is a baaaaaaaad look, Mr. Moos.

 

[SantaKlaus]

We’ll play anyone, anytime! kinda

 

[goodnterribles]

I get your point, but we do have 7 home games this year

Yes, I just noticed that. Maybe they need 8. All I'm saying is the financial hit from Covid was catastrophic for NU, just as it was for everyone else. But I don't care about everyone else, I only care about NU. If they saw the numbers and need to make up more revenue, or else there will be layoffs and furloughs again, then I hope they'll do whatever they have to do, optics be damned.

 

[Lavaman]

I think the point is that it contradicts a lot of the messaging that has come from the staff and admin. Plus it’s humiliating for the fans and we will get torched by the media.

If this is true of course.

So basically just another day in Husker nation

 

[ShortSideOption]

Wisconsin's (or anyone else's finances) have nothing to do with Nebraska's. That's why they aren''t relevant. I don't care about optics when the athletic department has had layoffs, budget cuts, and furloughs. They need to make up lost revenue somewhere, and maybe they took another financial hit that we don't know about. For years, we have heard that NU needs to have 7 home games a year most years in order to be financially stable. Well, they only have 6 in 2021, and they had zero with fans last year.

As i've said before, if other teams start canceling their away non-conference games i'm fine with our decision and happy we were in front of this. But if we are the only team in the country that does this due to "finances" (like we currently are), then it doesn't pass the smell test.

 

[The Big Red Lebowski]

Wisconsin's (or anyone else's finances) have nothing to do with Nebraska's. That's why they aren''t relevant. I don't care about optics when the athletic department has had layoffs, budget cuts, and furloughs. They need to make up lost revenue somewhere, and maybe they took another financial hit that we don't know about. For years, we have heard that NU needs to have 7 home games a year most years in order to be financially stable. Well, they only have 6 in 2021, and they had zero with fans last year.

These are sunk costs. It's already done. They took on zero debt and used the "rainy day fund" to make up the 2020 shortfall. They can't go back in time and uncut the budget or "unforlough" employees.

Even if Nebraska were in dire financial straights (they are not), the idea that adding a single home game in 2021 would shore things right up is absurd on its face.

6 wins. That's the primary goal of 2021. Moos and Frost want to show forward progress. I get it. Trade a near-certain loss for a near-certain win.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Man, woman and child, will that put them in the aisles!

 

[goodnterribles]

As i've said before, if other teams start canceling their away non-conference games i'm fine with our decision and happy we were in front of this. But if we are the only team in the country that does this due to "finances" (like we currently are), then it doesn't pass the smell test.

People getting furloughed and/or laid off probably don't care about a smell test.

 

[Hotlanta Husker]

I will 100% cancel my season tickets if this happens. I know the AD reads this... they have been in our family for nearly 50 years... WE WILL CANCEL THEM.

There was a term in the Old West that applies... YELLOW BELLIED. Moos... Please don't do this...