October 15, 2007- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman fired Athletic Director Scott Pederson on Monday, Oct. 15 2007.

Pederson had been in the role since 2003.

One of his most notable actions was to fire head coach Frank Solich and hire Bo Pelini. Solich had a good record as coach, winning 75% of his games over six seasons.

Pederson’s firing followed two consecutive blow out losses by the football team. Perlman said new leadership was needed.

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