Nebraska-Omaha's D-I move approved

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    The University of Nebraska at Omaha is going to NCAA Division I, leaving more than a few broken hearts in its wake.

    The University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to approve the school's move to the Summit League this fall. As part of the move, the school will eliminate its 100-year-old football program and a powerhouse wrestling program that has won six of the last eight Division II national championships.

    After 90 minutes of emotional testimony from 28 people, several regents noted that they would cast their votes with mixed emotions because of the ramifications for the student-athletes and coaches who are losing their programs.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=6257968
     

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