I honestly have no opinion on Robert's access to Vanier or lack thereof.
That said, here are some facts:
1) Former players such as Jonathan Beasley and Jamie Rheem have been
told by personnel in Vanier that they aren't allowed in the building
per Prince policy. It was custom when Snyder was here to have an
open-door policy for former players, most of which stopped by his
office to say "Hi" to Joan Friederich, the long-time secretary,
and their former coach. A visit with Joan, apparently, is off limits.
2) Under Snyder, Robert was allowed into the team's locker room, I
beleive, after Friday practices. I'm almost positive he gave a pre-game
speech prior to every Nebraska game. I know for a fact he did prior to
the '04 game. The players, from what I hear, thought he was strange,
poked fun at him, at times, but also considered him part of the team.
Bill considered him part of the family, and allowed him access that no
other fan had.
All that said, things have changed. No reason for Prince to carry any of
that over. This is his program now, and he's free to do with and do
away with whatever he wishes. Right?
