Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program's glory
New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 04:04 PM EST
New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, left, arrives with athletic director Trev Alberts for an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, left, arrives with athletic director Trev Alberts for an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 04:12 PM EST
Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts gestures as he introduces new Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule during a press conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts gestures as he introduces new Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule during a press conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 03:57 PM EST
New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, left, arrives with athletic director Trev Alberts for an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, left, arrives with athletic director Trev Alberts for an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 03:54 PM EST
Johnny Rodgers, left, a 1972 Heisman Trophy-winning Nebraska football player, shakes hands with the Herbie Husker mascot while awaiting the start of an introductory press conference for new Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Johnny Rodgers, left, a 1972 Heisman Trophy-winning Nebraska football player, shakes hands with the Herbie Husker mascot while awaiting the start of an introductory press conference for new Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 04:11 PM EST
New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, from left, poses for photos with his family, including his children Vivienne, 9, Bryant, 18, Leona, 7, and his wife, Julie, during an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, from left, poses for photos with his family, including his children Vivienne, 9, Bryant, 18, Leona, 7, and his wife, Julie, during an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 03:49 PM EST
New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, left, arrives with athletic director Trev Alberts for an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule, left, arrives with athletic director Trev Alberts for an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 03:52 PM EST
New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule waves at the conclusion of an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule waves at the conclusion of an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 03:50 PM EST
Back row from left, University of Nebraska president Ted Carter, Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts, Julie Rhule, new Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule and University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor Ronnie Green pose for photos along with Rhule's children, front from left, Leona, 7, Vivienne, 9, and Bryant, 18, following an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Back row from left, University of Nebraska president Ted Carter, Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts, Julie Rhule, new Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule and University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor Ronnie Green pose for photos along with Rhule's children, front from left, Leona, 7, Vivienne, 9, and Bryant, 18, following an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nov. 28, 2022 04:05 PM EST