Congrats to Lane Grindle, new(est) Husker PA announcer plus NU statement

[HuskerTimOmaha]

“Yesterday, the University was made aware of a social media comment posted last year by the newly-named football public address announcer, Jon Schuetz. After reviewing the post, highly critical of University leadership and, after thorough internal discussion, we visited with Jon, who was extremely apologetic and agreed with our decision that he cannot represent the University in such a public capacity.

We are pleased to welcome Lane Grindle as our new public address announcer for the 2015 season. Lane has been a part of the Husker Family for more than 10 years,and we look forward to his first game in the booth at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Grindle, who currently is a member of the Husker IMG Sports Network team, will continue his pre and postgame football duties on the radio network during home games and will still serve as the sideline reporter for away games. Steve Taylor, also with the Husker IMG Sports Network broadcast team, will serve in an expanded role at Husker home games as the sideline reporter.”

 

[scottym800]

Good fit. I enjoy listening to him call baseball games. Probably should have been their first choice since he already had a role with the university.

 

[huskerbaseball13]

Was hoping it would be Larry the Cable Guy.

 

[omnione]

Was hoping it would be Larry the Cable Guy.

Although he would further the stereotype that Nebraskans are a bunch of hillbillies, Larry would be entertaining!

Problem is that his stand-up success would result in a super high price tag.

 

[dinglefritz]

Good choice. Lane's a solid guy. I note "Jon AGREED that it wouldn't work for him to work for the university after what came to light". Some Bolover will hire him to sell widgets for them. I see a new job coming for him at a certain financial institution in Lincoln soon. Just wait.