Callahan Says Culbert Can Join Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska will allow a recruit accused of sexual abuse to join the football team. But coach Bill Callahan says today that a “zero tolerance” policy will be in effect for defensive back Major Culbert of Harbor City, California.
Culbert was sentenced this month in Eugene, Oregon, to five years of probation and 25 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of criminal trespassing and harassment. The charges stemmed from an incident during his January recruiting visit to the University of Oregon. Culbert and another player on the recruiting visit originally were charged with sexually abusing two women in a dormitory room. Callahan met today with Culbert and his family, then announced that Culbert would be among the 105 players who would report for preseason practice next Wednesday. Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
