We just went thru the same thing at OU with a guy who has a crazy overbearing dad who can't stay out of the team's business. Besides, the chick has a hyphenated last name, what do you expect...
That is my impression as well. He appears to be pulling the same stunt that some pro players get by with - holding out on practice until they are practically begged to attend..... it won't endear him to those working their butts off in the heat.
The kid is 19. I'd expect a MOTHER to say things like that and I'd also expect her to want him to stay closer to home (he's from Florida if I'm thinking correctly)....
If he isn't happy, he needs to transfer.
He's done at Nebraska.