We rarely report on rumor - wait nevermind, we are a blog, so rumor is great fodder for us.

When I first heard this on Monday, I dismissed without a second thought. Since then however, I’ve heard this several times, including a couple people I’d classify as knowlegdable in the matters of college football. Neither of whom will label it as fact, but the quiet whispers around cheese-country are getting stronger.

The rumor as it has been heard:
As early as next week (but more likely in January) Bill Callahan will no longer be a member of the Nebraska coaching staff and Barry Alvarez will be named to the position of Head Coach. It is unclear as to whether this will be the result of a firing or a resignation to pursue a NFL job - many of which Callahan’s name is quietly being mentioned (Detroit and Houston primarily).

As stated previously, this is a rumor. I initially found this hard to believe because Wisconsin fans would crucify him if he left, but then again, he is stepping down after the season to tend to the AD activities full time and the coaching transition has already been put in place.

Second, I’ve heard this from people I respect who have no ties to Nebraska or the Husker football program and hence nothing to gain from the rumormongering.

Your turn. Sound off on the comments…