USA Today sues Nebraska over details in Scott Frost’s contract
USA Today has filed a public-records lawsuit against the University of Nebraska after a request related to performance metrics in restructured coaching contracts was denied. The lawsuit, which was officially filed against the director of records, was filed due to the refusal of the university to release details of Head Football Coach Scott Frost and Head Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg’s restructured contracts.
Several publications filed requests over the contract details, denying all submissions. The decision was then appealed to the state attorney general’s office. That office concluded that the university could withhold the contractual information under the state of Nebraska’s public records statutes. A lawyer representing USA Today is asking the court to either order the records to be released immediately, set a deadline for the documents to be released, or provide specific details as to why the requests were denied.
Frost had restricted his contract to reduce his salary from $5 million in 2022 to $4 million and took a smaller buyout if he’s dismissed after the upcoming season. However, should Frost hit specific metrics in his contract, his salary would rise back to $5 million, and he would have a chance to have his contract extended one more year to December 31, 2027. Hoiberg also took a pay cut, lowered his buyout, and waived a retention bonus but was also given specific goals that would allow him to be retained.
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