Nebraska players honor Bo Pelini at Holiday Bowl (Photos)

Many Nebraska players voiced their displeasure after head coach Bo Pelini was fired in late November by athletic director Shawn Eichorst. In their first game since Pelini was let go, a few Huskers’ players decided to honor Pelini during the Holiday Bowl against USC.

Senior offensive lineman Jake Cotton has “BO” on the back of his helmet instead of his usual No. 68.

Nebraska senior offensive lineman Jake Cotton has "BO" on his helmet in place of his jersey number. http://pic.twitter.com/1jSoaedXji

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 28, 2014

Additionally, wide receiver Kenny Bell wrote “Pelini” on his wrist tape, and defensive back Joshua Kalu wrote “Bo Bo Bo” on his towel.

Kenny Bell with Bo's name on wrist tape. http://pic.twitter.com/aAa52QqBh5

— Huskers Gameday (@HuskersGameday) December 28, 2014

Kalu with "BO" on towel (h/t Coleman Mullins) http://pic.twitter.com/3fmgEyJuSY

— Phil Hecken (@PhilHecken) December 28, 2014

That’s a nice tribute for Pelini, who recently accepted the head-coaching job at FCS Youngstown State.

The Huskers currently trail USC at halftime, 24-17.

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