If Nebraska fans hoped Matt Rhule would put talk of a potential Mike Ekeler exit to an end, they were very disappointed by his comments in a Wednesday morning interview. If anything, the Husker head coach indicated he's waiting to hear what his special teams coordinator will do, just like anyone else.
The pessimists among NU fans could even say that Rhule's comments seemed more like a "I tried but he's leaving," than "I'll do whatever it takes to keep him." Among the factors driving that vibe is the amount of time he spent assuring the public that if Ekeler leaves, the Cornhuskers will be just fine.