They also attempted the “I can change” strategy, but it was unsuccessful.

Regents member Tim Clare wrote, “I’d just like you to consider that we changed our structure so that you’d report directly to the President; we approved every project you brought before us.” “There is a vacancy at President, but someone will be hired shortly. Give us a chance, and give us a call.

In a subsequent message, Clare reiterated her promise to collaborate with him going ahead.

“If you continue at NU, I promise to collaborate with our incoming President to give you the structure, operations, and leadership you desire,” Clare wrote. “We’ll figure this out for you! Kindly give me a call.

Things worked out in the end even though Alberts left, since Nebraska was able to recruit Troy Dannen, the new athletic director at Washington.