[Tuck4Bama]

So, Shawn Watson eschews one hornet’s nest and settles back into another.

It seems Nebraska football fans are thrilled Watson decided to stay. And they’ll remain thrilled, so long as he keeps that Big Red offense humming.

Make no mistake, Alabama wanted to hire Watson as offensive coordinator, the position he holds at Nebraska. Don’t doubt for a second the Crimson Tide job was Watson’s if he wanted it. The fact Watson remained with the Huskers shows his loyalty to Bo Pelini and Tom Osborne. It also shows that dear old NU still can keep excellent coaches from bolting for more lucrative offers.

Watson has an annual salary of $225,000 at Nebraska, although spurning the Tide probably means he’ll get a nice raise, assuming he hasn’t already. In this case, Watson had plenty of leverage with the Husker brass, considering national signing day looms Feb. 6. Any offensive coach will tell you the importance of good timing (wink, wink).


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