Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, September 17, 2013
In case you missed it, Bo Pelini released an apology Monday night for his disparaging remarks about Nebraska fans following a 2011 comeback victory over Ohio State. Pelini said, in the release, "I take full responsibility for these comments." The comments were published in an audio recording on Deadspin.com, which said it obtained the 102-second file from a tipster.
Naturally, columnists across the globe have offered their reaction to Pelini's words and apology.
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Tom Shatel, the Nebraska beat writer who Pelini also blasted in the recording, wrote this in a column: "I've been cursed at by better coaches than Pelini. Worse coaches, too."
Listen to Bo Pelini address the issue on today's teleconference:
Here's a quick sampling of what columnists are writing about Pelini.
- Yahoo! Sports' Dan Wetzel: Bo Pelini should not be dismissed as result of leaked audio rant
- Omaha.com's Tom Shatel: This is the fun Bo Pelini is looking for
- Omaha.com's Lee Barfkenecht: Insulting fans not in Bo Pelini's best interests
- JournalStar.com's Steven Sipple: Weasel tipster seizes the moment
- CornNation.com: Be careful where you aim that frustration
- Chicago Tribune's Teddy Greenstein: Pelini's exit from Lincoln long overdue
- ESPN.com's Mitch Sherman: Icy roads ahead: Tough times for Pelini
- SI.com's Lars Anderson: Bo Pelini faces uphill battle to win back fan support
- TheGazette.com's Mike Hlas: Secretly taping Palini worse than his F-bombs
- CBSSports.com's Dennis Dodd: Sometimes passionate coaches like Bo Pelini swear
- USAToday.com: Bo Pelini's profane tirade causes friction at Nebraska
Also, a few former Nebraska players hit Twitter in support of Pelini:
This Man and His Defensive staff showed me how to work/study football to reach my potential in college? http://t.co/uauzkEOpz2
— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) September 17, 2013
Coach Bo would do anything for every single one of his players! Thinking about firing him? You've got to be kidding me! #BoKnows
— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex34) September 17, 2013
Coach Bo was mad at the fans who were booing and left the game early. Why wouldn't he? Those fans gave up on us. I was ticked!
— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex34) September 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/EMar46/status/379992703364108288
Bo Pelini is the best man for the Husker job. I promise he prepares like no other & coaches beyond football, sets you up for life
— Jermarcus Hardrick (@Yoshi_Hardrick) September 17, 2013
Bo Knows….!
— Jermarcus Hardrick (@Yoshi_Hardrick) September 17, 2013
What Bo has done for this program goes FAR BEYOND football! Ppl wanting his head bc he let human nature take over in the heat of a convo..
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) September 17, 2013
over fans who left us halfway thru one of the best comebacks in UNL history?! The values and character Bo lives by and instills in his..
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) September 17, 2013
players has raised the standard in EVERY AREA at this program, not just football! I don't wanna kno where UNL would've been had it not..
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) September 17, 2013
