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?

White turned down at least one opportunity to leave Nebraska after last season. And now, Matt Rhule's best hire is officially moving on.

Contingent on, payable after, and subject to the signing of a formal Employment Contract on or before the 90-day expiration of this Letter of Understanding, FSU will fund a buyout of Coach's current contract with Nebraska, subject to negotiation. Coach White will help offset the payout over the course of his contract by the following: