Bo Doesn't Keep His Job

Pelini's sideline antics were not appreciated by many fans.

"That escalated quickly."

That famous line after the TV reporters fight scene in "Anchorman," rang true when I saw the news that Bo Pelini had been fired.

The email to media outlets from the Nebraska athletic department arrived at 9:43 a.m. on a Sunday. Yes, on a Sunday. In the morning. Two days removed from a 37-34 overtime win by the Huskers over Iowa in which I wrote Bo had saved his job. I don't think many people expected he would be let go after pulling that one out. Now the Huskers owe Bo $150,000 a month for the next 51 months as part of a $7.65 million buyout clause in his contract.

Blowout losses, national perception and not playing in a way fans, media and others perceive was possible is what ultimately cost Pelini his job. Reached by my longtime friend Eric Olson of The Associated Press, Pelini texted in response for comment, "I'm good. Thanks for asking!"

Many questions remain, including what happens to "FauxPelini" on Twitter, who had some knee-slappers after the news broke: