Fred Hoiberg
FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos abruptly announced his retirement Friday, June 25, 2021, saying he will step down next week.The announcement came as a surprise because the 70-year-old Moos has said publicly he wanted to stay in the job until he was comfortable the Cornhuskers football program had been turned around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos retiring after 3 years

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, an Arizona State fan is all alone in the upper deck during an NCAA college football game against Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. As lock-downs are lifted, restrictions on social gatherings eased and life begins to resemble some sense, sports are finally starting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Many college and pro sports teams already were dealing with declining ticket sales. The improved at-home experience, the emergence of wide-spread legalized betting and the changing social makeup of fan bases have been catalysts, while dynamic pricing, increases in parking and concession prices and a push toward luxury seating have exacerbated the problem.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
The Latest: 28 Clemson athletes, staffers test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2020 04:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Nebraska NCAA college football coach Scott Frost answers a question during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska football coach Scott Frost and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will donate a portion of their salaries to the athletic department's general operating fund to help offset revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic. The athletic department said in a statement Thursday, June 18, 2020, the amount of the donations would be determined when the 2021 budget is closer to being finalized. Frost's salary is $5 million this year. Hoiberg is set to earn $3 million. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Frost, Hoiberg donating some pay to Nebraska athletics

Jun. 18, 2020 01:36 PM EDT

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Inter Miami tests positive for COVID 19

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 09:31 AM EDT

Workers set up the ESPN College GameDay stage in front of Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. Nebraska's NCAA college football game against No. 5 Ohio State on Saturday night was always going to be a big one. Add a visit from ESPN's "College GameDay" show in the morning, and it becomes huge. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Coveted 'GameDay' visit bolsters Nebraska's building project

By Eric Olson Sep. 26, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos stands on the sidelines before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska's 68-year-old athletic director has pulled off two of the splashiest hires in college athletics in the 18 months since he arrived. He brought Scott Frost back to his alma mater after he coached Central Florida to an unbeaten season in 2017. This week he hired former Iowa State star player and coach Fred Hoiberg. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Bill Moos riding high at Nebraska in wake of big-time hires

By Eric Olson Apr. 07, 2019 10:08 AM EDT

In this photo taken April 2, 2019, Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos, left, introduces Fred Hoiberg as Nebraska's new NCAA college basketball head coach at a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos has pulled off two of the splashiest hires in college athletics in the 18 months since he arrived. He brought Scott Frost back to his alma mater after he coached Central Florida to an unbeaten season in 2017. This week he hired former Iowa State star player and coach Hoiberg. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Red Sox at Athletics 4/2/2019

Apr. 07, 2019 06:10 AM EDT

Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton is interviewed during Iowa State's NCAA college basketball media day, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Chicago trio bolsters Cyclones for '18-19 and beyond

By Luke Meredith Oct. 11, 2018 05:59 PM EDT