The Nebraska Athletic Department has officially separated from women’s basketball associate head coach Chuck Love, more than 12 weeks after he was suspended with pay.
Love hasn’t been with the team since the program announced on Feb. 19 that Love had been suspended with pay due to an undisclosed “personnel matter.”
At about the same time starting guard Ashley Scoggin was permanently removed from the team, with both moves occurring after a road trip to Penn State on Feb. 17.
Nebraska coach Amy Williams wouldn’t say why either had been removed from the team or who had made the decision.
Love wasn’t on the bench for Nebraska’s final eight games of the season. While Love wasn’t expected to return, he remained listed on the team’s online roster until recently while his suspension was reviewed through the human resources process.
Love came to Nebraska when Williams became coach in 2016. Last summer, Love was promoted to associate head coach and had his salary increase to $175,270.
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On Friday morning, Love posted a statement on social media: “I have come to the decision to move on and be with family and explore other opportunities. I will never forget how amazing this fan base has been.”
A Nebraska spokesperson confirmed that Love had resigned, but said the Athletic Department has no further comment about the situation.
Photos: Huskers close out regular season against Northwestern
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Nebraska’s Kendall Coley (32) high-fives fans as the Huskers make their entrance before playing Northwestern on Feb. 27 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Allison Weidner (right) drives past Northwestern’s Veronica Burton during the first half Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Ruby Porter (11) high-fives teammate Jaz Shelley during the first half against Northwestern on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Alexis Markowski (40) attempts a layup while surrounded by a pair of Northwestern defenders during the first half Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Bella Cravens (right) reacts after a foul is called on Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s bench reacts after a field goal was made by the Huskers against Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s staff and players go to hug senior Sam Haiby (middle) as she comes back to the bench at a home game for the last time of her collegiate career during the Northwestern game Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Sam Haiby (right) collides with Northwestern’s Veronica Burton Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Whitney Brown (10) drives past Northwestern’s Kaylah Rainey during a game on Feb. 27.
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Nebraska head coach Amy Williams reacts after several fouls called on the Huskers during the game against Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Whitney Brown reacts from the bench as her team scores a field goal against Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Ruby Porter (11) claps as a timeout is called by Northwestern on Feb. 27 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s Mi'Cole Cayton (5) talks to the ref after several fouls get called on Nebraska in a row against Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s senior Mi'Cole Cayton (left) hugs Director of Operations, Amanda Hart as they celebrate senior night after the game against Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska’s staff and players go to hug senior Bella Cravens (left) as she comes back to the bench at a home game for the last time of her collegiate career during the game against Northwestern Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Episode 40 The Showdown
Brent Wagner
Husker volleyball/women's basketball reporter
Brent has worked at the Journal Star for 14 years. His beats include Nebraska volleyball, women's basketball and high school soccer and cross country.
