Texas high school coach Bob Wager confirms he is joining Nebraska’s staff

Nebraska’s new tight ends assistant comes from the Texas highschool teaching ranks.

Bob Wager, rumored for weeks to be part of NU’s workers, on Friday informed a number of retailers in Texas, together with the Dallas Morning Information, that he was leaving his 17-year submit at Arlington (Texas) Martin Excessive College to affix coach Matt Rhule’s workers.

When he took the top teaching job at Baylor, Rhule employed a number of Texas highschool coaches — together with present Texas Tech head coach Joey Maguire — for his teaching workers.

Wager, who by no means missed the highschool playoffs at Martin, informed the Dallas Morning Information he’d additionally help with particular groups. Wager mentioned goodbye on Twitter to Arlington Martin, the place his son simply completed his highschool taking part in profession.

A Nebraska spokesperson declined to substantiate the rent, as NU has not made any official announcement.

The Huskers now have eight of ten assistant teaching positions stuffed. Two stay: Vast receivers and linebackers. It’s possible each are stuffed by present NFL assistants whose seasons finish Jan. 8. Wage numbers should not identified for any of NU’s assistants.