Fansided · Feb 21
Mike Ekeler's 'cruise control' comment underlines why his Nebraska exit was necessary
Dylan Widger-Imagn ImagesOnce it became obvious that Mike Ekeler was departing Nebraska, questions arose over just how head coach Matt Rhule could let him go. There were also questions about why the special teams coordinator would want to leave, especially since he was offered a big raise in the middle of the season. This week, the well-traveled assistant shed some light on the situation, though perhaps not in the way he meant.