Nebraska fired head coach Bo Pelini over the weekend in a move that was far from surprising considering the growing unrest amongst Huskers fans that expect to compete for a national title every handful of years. Despite consistent success, evident by a 67-27 record over seven years, the former Oklahoma and LSU defensive coordinator finds himself unemployed. Following the athletic department’s decision to dismiss Pelini, a handful of current and former Nebraska players took to twitter to unleash their feelings of confusion, anger and sadness:
Biggest mistake you ever made…. Bo was the best coach I’ve ever had and I’ll always appreciate the things you taught me.
— Tommy Armstrong Jr. (@Tommy_Gun4) November 30, 2014
The leadership issues at the University of Nebraska extend above the Head Football Coach’s office.
— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) November 30, 2014
I just hope the next head man that comes in, cares not only about winning but the development of men. Thank you Coach Bo for everything!!
— DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) November 30, 2014
Since they wanna fire Bo, ima be one of those unrealistic fans who wants to be playing for a national championship every year
— DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) November 30, 2014
Stupidest goddamn decision I’ve ever seen, heard, or been a part of.
— Matthew Finnin (@StepDaddyFinnin) November 30, 2014
WE ALL CAME HERE TO PLAY FOR COACH BO!
— Samuel Hahn (@daHAHNi) November 30, 2014
Waking up to nonsense Got me like damn
— Alexander The Great (@Lalexander_2) November 30, 2014
That man has always had our backs and did anything he could do to help us. If it wasn’t for Bo a lot of us wouldn’t even be here.
— Alexander The Great (@Lalexander_2) November 30, 2014
Unreal. Bo believed in me and I 100% believed in him. Can’t believe this….
— Jordan Westerkamp (@JordanWesty1) November 30, 2014
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