Nebraska-Omaha Jumps to Division 1, But Drops Football

by Husker Mike on Mar 13, 2011 6:12 PM CDT

In a bittersweet moment for Maverick fans, UNO is moving from Division 2 to Division 1, but dropping football and wrestling. The switch is driven by finances, as the division 2 model seems to be dying. In recent years, division 2 schools have had to choose one of two paths: upgrade to division 1 or...