Overview
- Nebraska Athletics confirmed that George Darlington died Sunday, June 14, at the age of 87 and the department did not release a cause of death.
- Darlington served on Nebraska’s coaching staff from 1973 to 2002 and was the only assistant to serve through all 25 of Tom Osborne’s seasons as head coach.
- He coached defensive ends for 13 seasons before shifting to defensive backs in 1986 and remained on staff for five seasons under Frank Solich.
- During his 30 years on staff the Huskers went 304-65-3, won national championships in 1994, 1995 and 1997, and appeared in a bowl game every season he was on staff.
- Beyond on-field work, Darlington taught Nebraska’s Football 101 course, authored its 150-page textbook, continued to attend practices and games in retirement, and is being remembered as a steadying influence on players and the program.