Kick Them While They Are Down

Talk about piling on. Nebraska coach Bill Callahan is getting in his shots at Gary Barnett, who reportedly is clinging to his job as Colorado coach. Barnett acknowledged as much on Monday, and his attorney is now doing a lot of the talking. Athletic director Mike Bohn was in New York and issued a statement that he would speak about Barnett's status "at the appropriate time." Players are rallying behind Barnett, hoping he will be the coach for the Champs Sports Bowl. But quarterback Joel Klatt, victim of a vicious lick in the Big 12 title game, likely won't play against Clemson (some registration).