Every Husker fan I know is puzzled by Husker DC Tony White's announcement last week that he was leaving Nebraska to take a similar position at Florida State. Why would a coach whose defense helped get the Huskers bowl eligible ditch his team just weeks before the game was to be played?

Florida State football officially hired defensive coordinator Tony White on Dec. 5 and he signed a letter of understanding with the university that outlined his employment terms. His contract will pay him an average of $1.