Wager steps down from Husker tight ends job after DUI citation

LINCOLN – After approximately seven months on the job, Nebraska assistant coach Bob Wager has stepped down.

Wager was hired as the tight ends coach by Matt Rhule. Wager had previously been a long-time Texas high school football coach. He was cited for DUI near Pinnacle Bank Arena early Wednesday morning.

“It is with great remorse that I resign from my position as assistant football coach at the University of Nebraska,” Wager said. “Earlier this week I received a citation for a driving offense that I regret immensely. I am grateful for the opportunity extended to me, and sincerely sorry for any negativity my poor decision has brought to my family, our team, our staff, and all those that I have disappointed.”

Josh Martin was immediately elevated to a full-time assistant role on the Nebraska staff, with the responsibility of coaching the Huskers’ tight ends. Martin has seven years of coaching experience at the Football Bowl Subdivision level, coaching tight ends at both SMU and Arizona State. Martin joined Head Coach Matt Rhule’s staff earlier this year as a special teams analyst.