‘I’m here to fight for Nebraska': Matt Rhule unpacks why he got flagged, team’s penalty issues

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone never got an explanation for the offensive pass interference penalty that replays showed he didnt make.

The flag, thrown in the second quarter of NUs scoreless first half, took a touchdown off the board.

I thought it was a ridiculous call, Fidone said.

I didnt touch the guy.

In fact, Fidone said, he literally jumped away from a Purdue defender to make sure he wasnt called for physically impeding the Boilermakers path to cover Rahmir Johnson.

Peacock replays showed the same.

Nevertheless, NU got assessed the penalty 1 of 11 flags on the Huskers and coach Matt Rhule argued vociferously with the officials about it.

Later on Saturday, after the Huskers had opened up a double-digit lead, Rhule got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty from the officials.

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21, 2024 Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month Husker notes: Nebraska settles on left tackle, kicker ahead of Purdue game Lady O powers past Syracuse I threw my headset, Rhule said of why he was assessed the flag.

He thought he could do so if he stood on the white of the sideline.

The referee said I looked at him, so he knew I was upset.

He didnt throw the flag so, obviously, I was just mad.

While Rhule declined to complain about officials he noted Nebraska had a tough go of it in its 31-24 loss to Illinois.

Heres what I know: Someones going to have to start to fight for Nebraska, Rhule said.

Im here to fight for Nebraska.

So will NU Athletic Director Troy Dannen, Rhule said.

I wanted the fellas to see me out there fighting for them today, said Rhule, who picked up his third penalty ever one in the NFL and two in college.

Still, Rhule said, he felt bad for getting the penalty, which put the Huskers in a 2nd-and-29 situation while leading 14-3.

A screen pass to Emmett Johnson, followed by a facemask penalty on Purdue flagged 13 times for 165 yards in total more than made up for the lost yardage.

Emmett went ahead and made me right, Rhule said.

So I felt bad, I dont want to affect the game in that regard.

Penalties are penalties but were not an undisciplined team.

Were doing things right, were doing high-level things, and were getting called.

Im going to stand up for it.

But thats a hard job I cant imagine how hard it is.

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