Steve Pederson

Our Long National Nightmare is Over

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Ladies and gentlemen, Doak Ostergard is back at NU. The Journal Star is reporting that Ostergard has rejoined the NU staff. This time it will be in more of a public relations capacity - serving as an "outreach director", where...

Reaction to Pederson's Firing

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It's official. Steve Pederson's reign atop the Nebraska athletic department is over. Chancellor Harvey Perlman fired Pederson yesterday, and explained his reasoning at a press conference. Mulling over how things ended for Pederson has reminded me of various parts of...

Did Pederson Deserve the Ax?

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Unlike the firing of Frank Solich, the termination of Steve Pederson seems to be drawing mostly raves from Husker fans. It’s not universal. Prominent booster Dan Cook was outspokenly upset about the change and it’s certain he’s not alone. Much...

Steve Pederson Fired as NU Athletic Director

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According to KETV News in Omaha, Steve Pederson has been fired as athletic director at the University of Nebraska. Details of where the NU Athletic Department goes from here will follow at 4:00 p.m. Central, when Chancellor Harvey Pearlman...

An Unavoidable Topic

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Typically, Spring brings new life and optimism. It's true in nature, religious symbols, and yes, even Husker football. Hope springs eternal in April. So, why then has a story as old and unsavory as last season's snow-drenched wet leaves taken...

Coach Nutt Will Use Dick

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Okay, not really a story for Husker fans but when Arkansas head coach named quarterback Casey Dick the starter for the Capital One Bowl, I couldn’t help myself. Quick aside though, does Nebraska athletic director Steve Pederson get some credit...

On Schedule? Pederson and the Musical Chairs Game

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Scheduling can be a lot like musical chairs. When the music stops, are you locked in, or are you the only one left standing? Avoiding being left out requires a lot strategy and some good luck. Recently there was...

Show Steve Some Love

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No not me. Steve Pederson. The man who had the courage to change course when he saw a team stumble from the pinnacle of college football to mediocrity. Some would say 9-3 or 10-3 is not mediocre. But neither...

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