Nebraska tight ends coach Bob Wager has resigned his position, effective immediately, the program announced Friday.
“It is with great remorse that I resign from my position as assistant football coach at the University of Nebraska,” Wager said in a statement. “Earlier this week I received a citation for a driving offense that I regret immensely. I am grateful for the opportunity extended to me, and sincerely sorry for any negativity my poor decision has brought to my family, our team, our staff, and all those that I have disappointed.”
Wager joined Matt Rhule's staff from Arlington Martin High School, near Dallas. He was expected to be a major player in the new staff's recruiting efforts in Texas, while also assisting revitalize Nebraska's offense on the field.
Received my @dctf copy today and opened to a full page as purchase by @CoachMattRhule and Nebraska football. Smart, but not surprising. pic.twitter.com/5ug3KbmEJD
— Zach Barnett (@zach_barnett) June 23, 2023
With the move, Josh Martin has been elevated to tight ends coach. He joined the staff earlier this year as a special teams analyst and has previously coached tight ends at SMU and Arizona State.
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