It feels like we’ve got ourselves a pretty significant deviation.
Scott Frost and Husker officials have made it clear over the last two days that they want to play football, and were still hoping to compete after Tuesday’s announcement that the Big Ten are planning to cancel the fall season. Then later that night, the league commissioner said Nebraska would not be in the league if it played.
OK. The current Husker Polling is a little more serious than asking which redshirt freshman leads the team in tackles.
Now, of course, there are many financial implications to consider – a $ 52 million annual revenue distribution to Big Ten schools, according to recent records, which even beats the SEC. The Big Ten, with some sensible moves from former Commissioner Jim Delany, has been a fundraiser for schools. There’s also the crucial bit of putting together a schedule in 2020 if you can & # 39; t be part of a power-five league this year, with the Big 12 on Wednesday releasing all of their dates for the season ahead.
But then, the Huskers could lose up to $ 120 million if it does not play this season, with a way more important deft for the local economy.
That Nebraska-Big Ten wedding feels the most rocky this week, and I know there are the Husker fans who claim it was never the greatest fit. Although 10 years ago, most were envious of getting away from what was then thought to be a Texas Central Big 12.
That our question today puts you in the shoes of the brass of Nebraska and asks what you would do? Only two options, but each pick sets the path in an important way for the future of Husker football.
For what it’s worth, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Wednesday at a conference call with reporters that Nebraska has not been in contact with the league.
Cast your vote. This may not be a double August after all.
