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What new Nebraska AD Bill Moos said at introductory press conference
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Just short of a month after firing Shawn Eichorst, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced that Bill Moos would be the school’s next athletic director.
The news came early Sunday afternoon and, later in the day, Nebraska hosted a press conference introducing Moos into the position. He was formerly the athletic director at Washington State.
Nebraska Chancellor Ronnie Green introduced Moos, talked about the hiring process and what he believes Moos can bring the university and to Huskers Athletics. Once he closed his comments, Green turned the microphone over to Moos.
Here’s what Moos had to say on Sunday afternoon at the press conference.
Moos: "when we visited, we connected." Said he wanted to work for Green and Bounds.
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 15, 2017
Moos: "I'm the dean of Pac 12 athletic directors – until tomorrow."
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 15, 2017
Bill Moos says he's definitely running to Nebraska rather than running away from Washington State.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 15, 2017
Moos: "I'm a rural boy." Said he'd never take a job in urban environment.
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 15, 2017
Moos: "I'm a fierce competitor." Said he told coaches earlier they should be in position in every sport to compete for championships.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 15, 2017
Moos on Riley: "As we speak right now, he's my football coach, and I'm going to support him."
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 15, 2017
Moos re. Riley cont'd "Certainly hope for some victories here toward the latter part of the season, eager to sit down and visit with him"
— Stefanie Loh ｜ 卢敏仪 (@StefanieLoh) October 15, 2017
Moos: "I'm not a guy who ever changes a coach midseason."
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 15, 2017
Moos: "I don't think anything is accomplished – and I never have – in dismissing a coach mid season."
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 15, 2017
Moos: "Nebraska was the hunted. Right now, we're not."
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 15, 2017
Moos said it needs to get back to where "everybody is looking at Nebraska and circling it on the schedule." Said it's NU's "rightful place."
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 15, 2017
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB