When Solich 's replacement , Bill Callahan , was unable to turn things around , he too got canned and Pederson lost his job .
Former Nebraska Athletic Director Steve Pederson fired Frank Solich after a 9 - 3 season .
When Frank Solich 's replacement , Bill Callahan , was unable to turn things around , Steve Pederson too got canned and Athletic Director lost Steve Pederson 's job .
Former Nebraska Athletic Director Steve Pederson fired Frank Solich after a 9 - 3 season .