The College of Nebraska is about to enter a brand new period of Husker athletics following Trev Alberts’ sudden departure from Lincoln.
On Wednesday Nebraska’s athletic director determined to take the AD job at Texas A&M, changing Ross Bjork after three years operating the his alma mater’s numerous packages — leaving a cloud of uncertainty over Huge Pink sports activities.
Nevertheless, taking to social media, Huskers head soccer coach Matt Rhule tried to quell any doubts that he might quickly be out the door as nicely by sharing a hype reel set to Paul Harvey’s “So God Made a Farmer” with the caption “8/31/2024.”
The date of Nebraska’s house opener in opposition to UTEP.
8/31/2024 pic.twitter.com/OL7vDZ0jSn
— Matt Rhule (@CoachMattRhule) March 13, 2024
Alberts is reportedly anticipated to obtain a five-year take care of the Aggies that may put him within the prime echelon of salaries at his place. In a press release launched shortly after the transfer, Alberts mentioned he was bought on president Mark Welsh’s imaginative and prescient at A&M:
From my perspective, there has by no means been a extra consequential time in historical past for increased training and the evolving panorama of intercollegiate athletics. Management issues now greater than ever earlier than. My curiosity in Texas A&M is just not solely on account of its prestigious repute but in addition due to President [Mark] Welsh’s compelling imaginative and prescient through which, I imagine, Athletics can play a small however vital position in serving to Texas A&M obtain unprecedented success.
I really wish to specific my gratitude to the College of Nebraska — the college and its followers have been and at all times can be immensely vital to me. Nebraska modified my life, and I am grateful for the unbelievable 15 years I spent right here.
Nebraska will now seek for its fifth athletic director since becoming a member of the Huge Ten in 2011.