LINCOLN, Neb. -- Billy Devaney wants to bring people together through the language of football.
On the job for nine weeks at Nebraska as executive director of player personnel, Devaney is not like others nationally in positions with similar titles. He’s not an aspiring assistant coach. He’s not looking for his next job in the business.
Devaney is 61, a seasoned scout and former general manager of the St. Louis Rams with three decades of experience in the NFL. He’s paid $300,000 annually.
His job with the Cornhuskers?
To connect the recruiting and evaluation branch of the program with coaching and player development.