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Steven M. Sipple: Frost began tenure with nice grace period, but grace has dwindled markedly | Column



Yes, it’s all a bit perplexing. For one, folks wonder who was responsible for the decision. Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos released a statement acknowledging, in part, “our administration did explore the possibility of adding an eighth home game this fall.” He declined further comment. Was it all Moos’ grand plan? I highly doubt it. Moos embraces the tradition of college football with more excitement than almost anyone I know. 


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Such a decision could’ve been made above Moos, by the chancellor and/or president. (NU’s top administration referred questions to the Athletic Department). Whatever the case, know this: The head coach almost always has a large say in scheduling matters. Again, hence the confusion. After all, Frost in January told reporters, “I’ve got to tell you, I’ve never felt this good about our football team, the culture on our football team, the attitudes on our football team and the talent level on our football team.

“It was pretty noticeable in the team meeting room,” he added, “so I’m excited as I’ve ever been.” 

Even Moos said, “I think we’re at a point where we should be in the conversation for the Big Ten West.”

So, how about giving powerful Oklahoma a go of it Sept. 18 instead of trying to back out and play Old Dominion or a MAC team, as was Nebraska’s plan, according to Stadium. The news cut into Frost’s dwindling grace period, is my guess. It’s actually not a guess judging by my emails and Twitter notifications. 



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