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:

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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.

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Charlie McBride as interim head coach?

wow.

He's been out of the game for a long time.

Tom.....call Coach Fran immediately!!! Pleeeeeaaaaassssseeeee!

"ROGER - OUT"

WOW....they don't mess around in Cornland.

Sam Keller - The Coachkiller

Now that is decisiveness. Let's do the same with Muschamp!

It is not a coincidence that NU is moving this fast - they are trying to lock up Pelini

[This message has been edited by trmas (edited 10/17/2007 12:08p).]

I WANT PELINI!!!!!!

They can call the team "McBride and The Red"









Sorry.... man thats awful.

See, this cluster***k of a situation is why I'm against firing a head coach midseason. You get a bunch of Scrubby McSubs in to run your program for 5-6 weeks...c'mon..Charlie McBride? Wow. Is Husker Nation so ready to get rid of Callahan that they can't wait 6 weeks? What good does it serve NU other than quieting the toddler-like boosters who are stomping their feet and demanding change?

(for the record, I'm anti-Fran but if you're not going to can the guy after the "investigation", you may as well wait till the season's over.)

Wait a second wait a second. So it IS ok to fire coaches mid season????

Talk about running a tight ship.

I guess we can knock Pellini off our list of possible candidates.

From DC to $2 mil dollar head coach overnight?

Bo knows.

Yep, expect to see Pelini coaching the Huskers next year. I wish we could get Muschamp, but I don't think the cigars would go for a DC.. they want an established HC

But if Pellini goes to Nebraska, Miles goes to Michigan, who will coach LSU? I'd be hard pressed to believe we can compete with LSU for coaches.

i think charlie mcbride would be a hell of a head coach if you can get him to come out of retirement? hell hes been gone, what 10 years now?

Somebody refresh my memory...who is Charlie McBride? Was that their DC that retired shortly after Osborne?

Talk about "you better be out of town on the next thing smoking or else".

They are playing it out like an old Western movie up there.

They must really want Bo Pelini badly. I don't blame them. Bo's Defense was top notch at NU. Crazy good.

If Bo is interested in going back to the Corn after they dissed him for Callahan, they must reallllllly be kissing his azz right now.


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[This message has been edited by TxAginAz (edited 10/17/2007 12:22p).]

So this is how elite programs operate.

I like it.

Husker, I hope they make a good hire.

yes it was their dc for 18 years

in 11 of mcbrides 18 years as dc his defenses finished in the top 10 statistically

wow...3 day coup
Pedersen "resigned"
Osborne interin AD
Buy Out/Interim coaches being hired!

wait...I forgot the black shirts ripped off

Ya reckon Byrne will take notice? This thing started with an AD who was good on his word to keep his coach around until (insert time frame here).

Callahan is on a razor thin wire, with a ton riding on this game. Fran's wire is broken, with everything riding on pressure being brought to bear on Byrne.

The race is on for the best in CFB.

This happened because NU got wind that both A&M and UA were talking to Pelini.. we may be focused on Tubs, but we definately have talked to Pelini

Just because they openly fire their coach and pursue Pelini (or anyone else) does not in any way mean that Byrne isn't also pursuing them behind the scenes. To assume that we must first fire our coach before beginning our search is erroneous.

I bet it all that you're right, trmas.

I think we'll see some major fireworks long before this season ends. In the day of gargantuan contracts and high stakes coaching moves, old traditions (such as waiting until seasons are over to fire a coach) are fading away.

Erroneous!!!

[This message has been edited by Pizza the Hut (edited 10/17/2007 12:25p).]

So, if Pelini goes the way of the corn and Myles goes to Mich. If you want Muschamp don't you make a play now before LSU gets into the mix?

Will Michigan be able to get Miles if LSU wants to keep him?

People assume its a done deal if Michigan wants him but I'm not so sure.

Seriously. Let's grab Muschamp before it is too late!

I am right. Because of what I do for a living, I know some people who are very well off. I'm no hotshot, but I know many who are. Here is the sequence of events I know.

A&M and UA have both talked to Pelini. Until NU entered the picture, A&M was supposed to have the inside track. UA's new AD wants either Pelini or Venables, while many of the money men down there want Tubs. NU's big cigars want Pelini badly, and after the OSU debacle put a ton of pressure on the chancelor to fire Pederson, paving the way to get rid of Callahan and company.

A&M's big cigars want everyone from Tubs to Kubiak, to Tedford, Pelini, etc... Noone has an idea what Byrne wants, and how much influence he has in this. One thing is certain. After the disasters at Miami and Tech, and the VIP thing, Franchione is a goner.

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But if Pellini goes to Nebraska, Miles goes to Michigan, who will coach LSU?

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You can bet that Dennis Franchione is on their short list. Of course, he's on all the short lists ...

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Of course, he's on all the short buses

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FIFY

Torbush.