Troy Dannen, Nebraska Athletic Director // Dallas Nau
LINCOLN – Tuesday afternoon showcased Troy Dannen as the new athletic director for Nebraska Athletics officially, as the former Washington AD spoke with media and gave his first public comments as the next leader for the Huskers:
DANNEN – NIL IS NEBRASKA’S WAY TO STAY COMPETITIVE:
New athletic director for Nebraska Troy Dannen spoke with media members on Tuesday during his introductory press conference and was asked his relationship with the NIL Collective, and how it can aid the Huskers:
The Huskers 1890 Initiative is run by former player and Husker staffer Matt Davison to assist student-athletes in receiving NIL opportunities and funds.
DANNEN – RESPECT FOR RHULE’S TOUGHNESS:
Troy Dannen, the new athletic director for Husker Athletics, spoke highly of head football coach Matt Rhule during his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon. He referred back to his respect for Rhule in his previous stints:
Dannen added that Rhule has already begun to build a relationship with the new athletic director, including visits to watch the Husker Basketball teams in the NCAA Tournament.
DANNEN – UNFAMILIAR WITH MEMORIAL STADIUM RENOVATION:
New athletic director for Nebraska Athletics Troy Dannen was asked at his introductory press conference on Tuesday about his understanding of the $450 million renovation planned for Memorial Stadium:
The previous regime under Trev Alberts wanted to provide new fan experiences with the stadium renovation, including the seat reduction and improvements across the century old facility.
