LINCOLN, NEB - About 24 hours after news first started breaking, regarding Trev Alberts departing Nebraska to become athletic director at Texas A&M, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is speaking out. 

"I am deeply disappointed by Trev Alberts’ decision to leave so soon after restating his commitment to Nebraska and I don’t fully understand or know his reasons why," Pillen said. "I do know that the time for reflecting on the failures of University leadership, which led to his decision, must come later. Now is the time to act."

It's been just under seven months since former university president Ted Carter announced his move to Ohio State. Since then, Interim President Chris Kabourek has assumed the role, but Pillen is making aggressive efforts to expedite the process of finding the university's next leader. 

"This morning, I am issuing a call to action to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents," Pillen said. "It has been 206 days since Ted Carter announced his departure as president. It is unacceptable that the University’s elected leaders have failed during this time to appoint permanent leadership."

In addition, Pillen also wants a quick hire for a new athletic director.

"Without any delay, they should support Interim President Chris Kabourek's efforts to immediately appoint a new permanent athletic director."