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Nebraska Athletics: Chancellor & President Press Conference Notes On Athletic Director Opening

Related Topics: Athletic director, Ronnie Green

Here is a running diary of Chancellor Ronnie Green & President Hank Bounds press conference in which he discusses the dismissal of Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst on Thursday.

  • Green and others made the decision to dismiss Eichorst yesterday, with the disclosure of Eichorst and coaching staffs today, on Thursday.
  • Green: We believe the future of Husker Athletics is bright. “Competing at a high level is required for the success of Nebraska Athletics.”
  • Eichorst is due $1.7 million, through the end of his contract. The search for a new AD literally just started a few hours ago.