Nebraska football fans woke up to some disturbing news on Wednesday morning, as it was reported that the school and head coach Scott Frost were under investigation for improper use of analysts and consultants during practices and games. The allegations might seem small to some but many believe these are Nebraska’s first steps towards getting out of Frost’s contract. Former Colorado head coach Rick Neuheisel firmly planted himself in that camp on ESPNU Radio on Wednesday.
“They have decided they would rather go in another direction,” Neuheisel said. “And they have basically outed themselves. And that’s why Scott Frost has to lawyer up. Listen, in this story they also say it was Scott Frost trying to get rid of the Oklahoma game, right? And Bill Moos had to kind of, you know, walk it back and take responsibility — which is probably why Bill steps away — because he’s the one who upped the ante for Scott. Remember, when Scott was going through trouble, they re-up the deal. Added years to the contract at five million, per (year).”
The initial news of the violations came from Stadium college football reporter Brett McMurphy. The report says that the school has, “significant video footage,” of violations that took place in front of Frost and other coaches. Two Nebraska staff members, Jonathan Rutledge, an analyst, and chief of staff Gerrod Lambrecht, departed the program within the last eight months, but it is unknown if their departure is related to the ongoing NCAA investigation.
In his three seasons at Nebraska, Frost has posted a record of 12-20 and has been under .500 every year. Those struggles could lead to the Huskers wanting to fire Frost before the end of his contract, which runs through December 31, 2026. However, Nebraska will have to pay Frost $20 million if he is fired without cause if done January 1, 2022.
Nebraska has not won double-digit games since going 10-4 in 2012 and has been over .500 just one time in the last six years. The Huskers’ struggles are shocking to Neuheisel and he believes they are what is driving this investigation into Frost.
“Nebraska cannot stand the fact that they are behind Iowa State right now,” Neuheisel said. “It’s one of the most amazing things I’ve seen in college football in my time, that Nebraska — I cut my teeth as a head coach with Colorado/Nebraska, saw them win three national titles. I mean, I’m sitting there going, ‘Holy smokes. They are now behind Iowa State as a program?’ …What the hell? And now they have decided, as you read the tea leaves, they need to move on and they are basically blowing up their own guy.”
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