After rumors of Matt Rhule canceling Nebraska football’s spring game, it’s officially official. While some disagree with the move, the Cornhuskers head coach has a practical reason as to why. On the Triple Option Show, he detailed more about his decision and why he canceled the game.
“When you think about the risk/reward when we’re paying players already,” Rhule said. “Then with the portal kind of in the Spring with some guys who graduated. I was watching those FCS playoffs. I was watching Montana State and a guy made a big block… I’m like who is that?
“They’re like he’s already going here, he’s going here. It’s just you’re showcasing your players, So with no contracts, the day we get contracts and the day we get some rules I’ll back off. But I saw firsthand last year how much it put us at risk and I’m not really willing to do that. I think we keep as many guys as we can for the Fall.”
Rhule makes an interesting point about the game. He sees it as an open invitation for his players to be poached by other universities. He makes a legitimate point, as players can enter the transfer portal at any time. As a result, it’s forced programs to be more cautious about how they show off their players.
Matt Rhule wants NIL changes for Nebraska football
It’s not only Nebraska football that Rhule wants changes for. He hopes that the entire collegiate football landscape can be changed. They’re not the only ones who have gone around the current landscape. For instance, programs like Ohio State and Texas aren’t hosting a spring game.
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