[Husker] Rumors from Lincoln

[Steven Johnson]

I normally do NOT post anything close to this, but it was so detailed that I can't beleive it has virtually clogged many internet sites:

Subject: Rumors From Lincoln     latest rumors as of 1:30pm today
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> From 'Husker'
> quote: Here is something that appeared about 20 minutes ago from the guy who first broke the story about AD Steve Pederson being fired and Tom Osborne hired to replace him. Apparently more is going on right now:
> quote: OK, Guys, there appears to be a "Phase II" brewing in Lincoln.From corroborating sources who have proven very reliable in recent days:It appears that Callahan, Cosgrove, Elmassian, and Wagner were all asked to resign over the weekend, again yesterday (BEFORE the press conference), and flatly refused, seeking not only the buyouts to which they'd be contractually entitled if fired, but actually seeking sweetened deals to get the hell out of Dodge. NU is working on a package whereby they would 'resign', rather than be fired by Tom or Perlman.There is a strong possibility that these four will be dismissed very soon. The interim plan has Shawn Watson as Offensive Coordinator, Bill Busch as Defensive Coordinator, and none other than CHARLIE MCBRIDE as interim Head Coach! Word is that George Darlington and Milt Tenopir might come on board on an interim basis, as well.The remaining assistants: Gilmore, Rudolph, and Wyatt, along with Watson and Busch, would have opportunities for retention under a new Head Coach.One of the goals is to identify which recruits would be retained, so that any defections could be replaced well ahead of signing day, in order to salvage the 2007 class.Osborne apparently agreed to these plans in principle even before being named Athletic Director, and it could go down almost immediately, or could happen after Saturday's game.Another notable tidbit:Bo Pelini HAS been in contact with Osborne regarding the Head Coach position, and is VERY interested. He has reiterated his admiration of Marvin Sanders as a candidate for Defensive Coordinator.Some bits and pieces of this scenario have appeared elsewhere on the internet, but the sources used here are separate, and have yet to be wrong about recent goings on in Lincoln.Let me stress this: The situation is very fluid, and there are lawyers deeply involved, so it may not go down as quickly as we might wish, and it may not ALL happen, as negotiations continue. 

Stevenj
Class of 83