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

[ShortSideOption]

Oklahoma AD not gonna let us out of this one.

 

[Husker North]

When we packed our bags for the Big10 many fans were upset about moving away from our one big rival. Hooking up two home and home series put a huge smile on my face. No matter the spin on this, if true, will rob us of playing our only true rival to this day. They said Iowa will grow into our NEW rival. Not the same. Sorry for living in the past, but we need to play this series.

 

[Hotlanta Husker]

Oklahoma AD not gonna let us out of this one.

Good... At least someone has respect and is looking out for our own brand...

 

[Husker Country Doc]

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...

[email protected]

 

[Huskerfan69]

reading this thread and there are a couple posters that did not disappoint in their incredibly stupid excuse making.

 

[The Big Red Lebowski]

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.

Define "catastrophic" for me? You are pulling stuff straight out of your backside. Are you honestly saying that layoffs and furloughs are likely if we don't have 8 home games in 2021 instead of the usual 7? Based on what?

 

[NorthwoodHusker]

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

I wonder how all these smallschools survived without their million dollar paydays too?

 

[peder]

Oklahoma AD not gonna let us out of this one.

This is Oklahoma's way of validating McMurphy's report.

This is so pathetic for our program.

 

[ShortSideOption]

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

What an excellent point, let's assume you are right. How do they feel about this if a singular home game is that important:




Let's not act like we have some frugal AD playing 3D chess here. The rub on him when we got him is he overspends.

 

[Huskerfan69]

If this happens, or if there is even a hint of truth.. NU just dug its own grave.

 

[coherbie]

Moos - you got some splainin to do...:Mad:

 

[OPHusker]

This is now lead story on KC Star online sports section

 

[SunsetRed]

Geez oh man. Now if we play them, the commentators will use this as fodder. Great way to get our moral up for new season. Ick, ack and yuck!!!

 

[Ringo]

I wonder about the players reaction. I would imagine the seniors that returned will be bitterly disappointed if this happens. Could be one of the reasons they returned.

 

[chicago husker]

seems to me that Frost knows he needs a good win loss record this year.