Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst could not survive the shaky start to Nebraska’s football season, also raising questions about the future of coach Mike Riley with the Huskers.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green announced Thursday the firing of Eichorst, citing a lack of on-field performance.
“We’re not satisfied with the results,” Green said. The chancellor insisted that he was “talking about competitiveness in all sports” — not just football.
However, it was no coincidence the firing came five days after a 21-17 home loss to Northern Illinois that left the Huskers 1-2 and created much angst within the school’s passionate, success-starved football fans.