Ambitious UNO Leaps To Division I

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September 03, 2011

University of Nebraska at Omaha wrestling coach Mike Denney lifts his arms in protest as university regents unanimously approved the UNO's proposal to join the NCAA Division I Summit League. The move from Division II eliminates UNOs' football and wrestling programs. (AP) — University of Nebraska at Omaha wrestling coach Mike Denney lifts his arms in protest in March as university regents unanimously approved the UNO's proposal to join the NCAA Division I Summit League. (AP)

The University of Nebraska Omaha becomes one of the newest members of Division I this fall. The emotional decision eliminated UNO's 100-year-old football program and the wrestling team that has won six of the last eight Division II national championships. The move also came with a hefty price tag. Robyn Wisch of KVNO in Omaha reports.

This segment aired on September 3, 2011.