ESPN’s Desmond Howard thinks the Big Ten should part ways with Nebraska after its defiant response to the conference's decision to cancel the 2020 fall football season.
Cornhuskers coach Scott Frost even suggested that Nebraska might look to play outside of the Big Ten this season.
Needless to say, Howard was not happy with the program — and shared his thoughts during a Wednesday morning appearance on "Get Up."
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Howard said:
“You think that they’re the only team that really wants to play? Of course not. All the teams and all the coaches want to play, but they’re not whining and crying and then talking about an exit — talking about leaving the conference. I think that at this point, Greeny, I would demand an apology from the chancellor and the president and Scott Frost. And not one behind closed doors — a public apology. Or, if I’m Kevin Warren right now, I’m working on a way to get their ass out of the Big Ten.”
The Big Ten commissioner dismissed the Nebraska remarks.
“We have 14 schools in the Big Ten conference,” he told ESPN. “I appreciate the passion of all of our schools. I didn’t expect all of our coaches to be ecstatic that the decision was made, so I understand they’re passionate. … My expectation is that when you’re in a conference, you can’t be in a conference and be an independent. That’s where we are. I expect for our 14 members to go forward together.”