Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander Fired
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander was relieved of his duties on Sunday afternoon by interim head coach Mickey Joseph.
“We appreciate Erik and the work and dedication he has given to our football program. At this time, I feel that it is in the best interest of the Nebraska Football program to take the leadership of the defense in another direction and decided Bill Busch will take over as defensive coordinator.”
The decision comes after Nebraska gave up 49 points and 580 yards in Saturday’s 49-14 loss to Oklahoma. In back-to-back weeks the team surrendered 94 points and 1,222 yards. Chinander had been the defensive coordinator in Lincoln since 2018. He followed Frost from UCF, where he had been the defensive coordinator for two seasons.
Special Teams Coordinator Bill Busch will coordinate the defense for the remainder of the season. The Huskers have a bye this week before hosting Indiana at Memorial Stadium on October 1st.
Social media reactions of Sunday’s news can be found below.
SOURCE: Erik Chinander is out as Nebraska’s defensive coordinator. Interim head coach Mickey Joseph made the change after the Huskers lost 49-14 to OU, allowing 580 yards. Bill Busch will become the new DC.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) September 18, 2022
In another staffing move, Nebraska is switching to Bill Busch at defensive coordinator after giving up 45+ points in each of the last two losses. https://t.co/1SnXAoELJP pic.twitter.com/81KUdLeEqC
— HuskerExtra (@huskerextra) September 18, 2022
News of Chinander's ouster is interesting in this context.
Mickey did ultimately leave open Saturday the possibility of making changes.
There's just been a ton of tumult in the program dating to last November.
Losing takes a heavy toll.
It's a lot to handle for players. https://t.co/oYJEzQftQf
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) September 18, 2022
The news of this Sunday: A week after Scott Frost is fired at Nebraska, defensive coordinator is out, too, as interim coach Mickey Joseph promotes Bill Busch.https://t.co/17xWsvwsv0
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) September 18, 2022
DC Erik Chinander has been fired.
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) September 18, 2022
Erik Chinander is out as DC at Nebraska after his defense surrendered more than 1,200 yards in consecutive defeats against Georgia Southern and Oklahoma.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) September 18, 2022
JUST IN: Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph announces defensive coordinator Erik Chinander relieved of duties.
— Brady Oltmans 🤠 (@BradyOltmans) September 18, 2022
Yes, Nebraska’s defense is struggling. But Erik Chinander is a great guy. Always enjoyed my interactions with him.
PS – This is not a commentary on the decision to fire Chins. Just to highlight his friendliness & character.
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) September 18, 2022
Erik Chinander relieved as defensive coordinator, replaced by Bill Busch.
“At this time, I feel that it is in the best interest of the Nebraska Football program to take the leadership of the defense in another direction…" -Mickey Josephhttps://t.co/FbOqwHmnLO
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) September 18, 2022
A day after Mickey Joseph said he “cannot see” changes among coaches – while noting he may see something on film – Nebraska coach Mickey Joseph fires Erik Chinander, replaces him with Bill Busch. #huskers https://t.co/Gdh5n9377u
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) September 18, 2022
Nebraska Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph announced Sunday that he has relieved Erik Chinander from his position as defensive coordinator. https://t.co/IHhjw5CwGZ
— 1011 NOW (@1011_News) September 18, 2022
Erik Chinander fired as #Huskers D-coordinator. Bill Busch will take over as DC. https://t.co/dY0VgikCDY
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) September 18, 2022
News: #Huskers Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander has been fired.
ST coordinator Bill Busch will serve as defensive coordinator.
“At this time, I feel that it is in the best interest of the Nebraska Football program to take the leadership of the defense in another direction.”
— Mason Kern Local4 (@MasonKernMedia) September 18, 2022
Nebraska has fired DC Erik Chinander following consecutive games in which the opponent (Georgia Southern and Oklahoma) threatened to break the school opponent record for yards in a game. Bill Busch is taking over the role.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) September 18, 2022
Here is some early reaction on Mickey Joseph's decision to fire defensive coordinator Erik Chinander on Sunday. https://t.co/oXlbejKcyy #Huskers
— Sean Callahan (@Sean_Callahan) September 18, 2022
JUST IN: Nebraska has fired defensive coordinator Erik Chinander.https://t.co/s8VNSRMwDk
— Zack Carpenter (@Zack_Carp) September 18, 2022
#Huskers defensive coordinator Erik Chinander relieved of duties after team's poor defensive start. https://t.co/egbnWQY755
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) September 18, 2022
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