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TigerBait3 · Jan 30, 2009

Turns out he is an ass.

Football: NU pulls offer for Bodtmann

LINCOLN — Nebraska has pulled its scholarship offer to linebacker Shawn Bodtmann in the final days before the signing period opens for football. Bodtmann had been committed to NU since April.

He learned the Huskers were no longer interested last week, according to Mike DeAntona, his coach at West Scranton (Pa.) High School.

Commitments are non-binding until Wednesday, widely known as national signing day.

"When he committed to Nebraska, the type of people we are, we commit," DeAntona said. "We stopped his recruiting. He had other options then, but now we are in a tough spot. This is very disappointing, and to me it's unethical, particularly to do it to a kid who's been committed that long."

Nebraska coaches are prohibited under NCAA rules from commenting on prospects until signing day.

Bodtmann, after a senior-season injury, lost weight and struggled to match his level of play from a year earlier. In addition, the Huskers face a numbers crunch to accommodate a sizeable class of newcomers and deserving walk-ons like place-kicker Alex Henery after losing only 16 seniors on scholarships.

NU coaches have worked extensively to help find Bodtmann a scholarship elsewhere — so far, without success.

"That and a couple dimes will get you a cup of coffee," DeAntona said. "I always respected Nebraska and what they stood for. But obviously, there's a big question mark in my mind now, and there should be in other peoples' minds, too."

DeAntona said Bodtmann did nothing to lose Nebraska's trust.

"He's an all-star player with a 1,050 SAT, a 3.7 GPA, and he's never in trouble," the coach said.

His departure leaves the Huskers with 20 known pledges.
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islstl · Jan 30, 2009

Yeah, this won't be good in the long run for Bo.

Kinda surprising.

DownOnTheBayou · Jan 31, 2009

I didn't like the bastard when he was here.

Glad he's Nebraska's problem now.

All hail the chief!

islstl · Jan 31, 2009

DownOnTheBayou said: ↑

I didn't like the bastard when he was here.

Glad he's Nebraska's problem now.

All hail the chief!
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I gotta admit I hated being in the top 3 in the nation defensively.

What a joke of a coach.

DownOnTheBayou · Jan 31, 2009

islstl said: ↑

I gotta admit I hated being in the top 3 in the nation defensively.

What a joke of a coach.
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All based on first 5 games of season.

MSU
overrated VT
Mid Tenn
South Carolina
Too-lame

Once we got into SEC play, defense was total crap.

I say again, glad he's NU problem.

TwistedTiger · Jan 31, 2009

DownOnTheBayou said: ↑

All based on first 5 games of season.
Once we got into SEC play, defense was total crap.
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I wouldn't go that far.

DownOnTheBayou · Jan 31, 2009

TwistedTiger said: ↑

I wouldn't go that far.
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I know, i'm just glad he's gone.

TwistedTiger · Jan 31, 2009

DownOnTheBayou said: ↑

I know, i'm just glad he's gone.
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I didn't feel he was a huge loss, that is until the co DC's were promoted. I also didn't think he was a bad DC although I liked Saban's D much better. Except when the other team threw repeatedly to the RB coming out of the back field with great success. However it appears that Pellini was a really good hire for the cornhuskers. No doubt they made big improvement this season.

SabanFan · Feb 1, 2009

DownOnTheBayou said: ↑

I know, i'm just glad he's gone.
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Yep. Last season showed us we didn't need him.

HatcherTiger · Feb 1, 2009

"Get off of my case people. I helped LSU get crystal man. Thanks for the memories!"