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On Monday Night Therapy, Minnie Hunt welcomes Mike Corrigan of BobcatAttack.com to preview Nebraska's season opener against the Ohio Bobcats. Corrigan explains his long connection to Ohio football, dating back to 1998, and discusses how Frank Solich transformed the program after leaving Nebraska. Ohio has won seven consecutive bowl games and enters Lincoln with an experienced, physical defense featuring several transfers from Power Four programs. Corrigan expects the Bobcats to rely on their defense, control the clock, and keep the game close. Despite that, he predicts a Nebraska victory on Saturday.The discussion then turns to Nebraska's roster, with the hosts examining the large number of returning players and transfers. They expect improvement along both lines but acknowledge that the team's cohesion remains uncertain until the new players take the field. The show also celebrates Nebraska volleyball after the Huskers swept No. 2 Texas. The hosts praise the team's depth, chemistry, talent, and sportsmanship, while discussing the season-ending injury to Texas star Andi VanderWal. They believe Nebraska has a legitimate opportunity to compete for another national championship.The episode closes with Husker history, memories of Frank Solich and Bo Pelini, a tour of Husker memorabilia, and lighter conversation about pets, fish tanks, and Arizona wildlife.

In the return of Corn Nation's Sunday night show, Corn Nation Overreaction, Jake, Greg, and Hoss (for a limited time only) are back to talk about the Husker off-season.It has been a long and seemingly quiet off-season for the Nebraska football team. Well, to clarify, the team has been busy. Changes to the coaching staff and additional personnel from the transfer portal give the trio plenty to talk about.But we know what you're really here for…season predictions.Don't listen to Jon, who said in a recent video that season predictions are dumb. We know you've been asking how good this team will be all winter, spring, and summer.What's the floor for this squad? What is the ceiling? And can the Huskers expect to be bowl eligible for the third straight year under Matt Rhule?Does success or failure truly live in the games against Washington, Illinois, and Iowa like some would suggest? Are there upsets to be had on the schedule? Should we be trembling in our cleats like national prognosticators and/or pessimistic Husker fans think?

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Minnie, Fred, and Greg have much to share as we are just nine days out from Husker Football.Nebraska Volleyball opens their season at AT&T Stadium against the Florida Gators with $1 Million on the line. The match might be over before the show begins, but if not, we will keep you updated on the Huskers' progress. By the way, check out the interview that host Minnie Hunt did with Andi Jackson. You can find it on Corn Nation's YouTube channel.When the conversation shifts to football, the topic of future scheduling takes root. With the CFP expansion, AD Troy Dannen announced that Nebraska will face Power 4 competition in their non-conference schedule. What teams will the Huskers face in 2028 and beyond?As for the 2026 Cornhuskers, Glenn Thomas and Lonnie Teasley talked up the offense this week while announcing Anthony Colandrea as the 2026 Nebraska starting quarterback. Two running backs also spoke to media this week as freshman Jamal Rule and junior Mekhi Nelson each had a chance to talk. We learned that Rule picked up bowling unnaturally quickly, while Nelson took the summer to reflect and grow as a person after some accusations landed him in hot water.This and more, as we're just outside of a week until Nebraska Football. Join us and be a part of the greatest Husker community on the whole Internet!

Minnie Hunt's Monday Night Therapy focuses on whether Nebraska's revamped offensive line can finally become a strength. After ranking 115th nationally in 2025 and allowing 33 sacks, Nebraska made major changes, including hiring offensive line coordinator Geep Wade and run-game coordinator Lonnie Teasley. Wade brings an aggressive “dirtbag culture” emphasizing physicality, relentless effort, finishing blocks, and repetitive fundamentals, while Teasley brings SEC and NFL experience and a focus on simplifying blocking schemes.The projected starting line features Elijah Pritchett at left tackle, Paul Mubenga at left guard, Justin Evans at center, Brendan Black at right guard, and Tree Babalade at right tackle. Minnie emphasizes their experience, physical size, and previous production, particularly the three transfer additions. Evans stands out after allowing no sacks last season and earning preseason All-American recognition.Hunt also examines how quarterback mobility could affect the line. Pritchett's pass-blocking performance improved significantly when TJ Lateef replaced Dylan Raiola, because Lateef's ability to escape pressure and extend plays reduced the burden on the tackles. The group appears to have promising depth, with several players capable of rotating. Ultimately, Hunt believes cohesion will determine whether Nebraska's talented, experienced line can finally deliver.

The Five Heart Podcast focuses on Nebraska volleyball, football, fall camp, and the expectations surrounding the 2026 season. The hosts begin by discussing Nebraska volleyball's Red-White Scrimmage, which drew more than 10,000 fans. They highlight strong defensive play, impressive performances from Andi Jackson and Laney Choboy, and the emergence of younger players. The hosts also discuss Nebraska's ability to attract elite volleyball talent and the growing impact of NIL opportunities.The conversation then shifts to football, beginning with the departure of running back Tikey Hayes after only 33 days with Nebraska. More positively, the hosts praise Nebraska's quarterback depth, particularly the experience of TJ Lateef, Anthony Colandrea, and Danny Kaelin. They believe the position is considerably stronger than last season.Offensive line depth is another major topic, with discussion centered on new coach Geep Wade, player versatility, and Justin Evans' leadership. The defensive line also receives attention, particularly its depth, physicality, and the “attack, react” philosophy under Corey Brown.The hosts express optimism about Nebraska's 2026 season, emphasizing the importance of playing meaningful football in November and competing against every opponent. They also debate the future of Matt Rhule, the sellout streak, NIL spending, and which games—especially Iowa, Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon—would mean the most to win.

Monday Night Therapy focuses on what Nebraska fans actually know about the 2026 offense rather than relying on offseason hype. Minnie Hunt and Jon Johnston examine the measurable progress made under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, noting improvements in scoring offense, total offense, rushing, yards per play, and third-down efficiency from 2024 to 2025. Holgorsen also says this year's offense has been installed and understood unusually quickly, although that does not necessarily mean it is his best offense in years.A major topic is quarterback Anthony Colandrea and whether he is a better fit for Holgorsen's system than Dylan Raiola. Colandrea brings experience, mobility, quick processing, and the ability to extend plays, all of which fit Holgorsen's flexible offense. His 2025 statistics—3,459 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and 649 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns—provide encouraging evidence, although Nebraska still has to see how he performs under pressure.The biggest unanswered question is replacing Emmett Johnson, who accounted for 40.7 percent of Nebraska's offensive yardage last season. Rather than relying on one replacement, Nebraska may distribute carries among several backs while also using Colandrea's running ability. Overall, the evidence is encouraging, but the first three games should reveal much about Nebraska's offensive identity and potential.Tune in next week as we dive deeper into the Husker offense.

The Five Heart Podcast focuses heavily on Nebraska football as fall camp gets underway, with particular excitement surrounding the revamped defense. The hosts discuss new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich and safeties coach Tyler Yelk, praising their football backgrounds, straightforward personalities, and enthusiasm for Nebraska. The new 4-2-5 defensive scheme is expected to improve Nebraska's ability to stop the run by putting more bodies near the line of scrimmage. The hosts also highlight significant offseason gains in player size and strength, including 667 pounds of added lean mass and 188 pounds of lost fat across the roster.Several defensive players receive attention, including Dexter Foster, Vincent Shavers and Dwayne McDougal. The defense is emphasizing turnovers, with a goal of creating three takeaways every practice, while coaches are stressing tackling and forcing fumbles.The discussion also turns to the offensive line, Justin Evans' development at center, and the addition of transfer linemen and new coaching personnel. The hosts remain cautiously optimistic about Nebraska's improvement.The latter portion covers Nebraska volleyball, which enters the season ranked No. 1 after another deep postseason run. The team is described as veteran-heavy and cohesive under new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly.

We are likely going to have a lively show for you good folks Thursday night.Fall football camp began this week, and the spotlight is on Lincoln. How is the team looking as Fall camp begins? What words of wisdom were given at Big Ten Media Days?Somehow we missed that Dr. Tom Osborne was named to the Nebraska Hall of Fame, making him the first living person to receive the honors. That came before the legend had a bit of a fall this week.Husker defenders (future Blackshirts) are calling new DC Rob Aurich a genius. Perhaps this week the trio will dive more into his coaching history and successes, and help tell the story of how he ended up in Lincoln.The Akron Zips, you remember them (68-0 last season) are raffling off the opportunity for a fan to help script the first offensive drive of their home opener. So it has us wondering what plays we would call if Nebraska ever sold that opportunity.And yeah…I think that's about the only newsworthy things that happened this week. Let us know if the comments if we missed anything.GBR. Always. Even in the face of Armageddon.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the Terrific Trio discusses numerous topics of the week.It is Big Ten Media Days, and Minnie, Fred, and Greg will provide any necessary updates from Chicago.Also, the Huskers defensive unit this past week was given the moniker of "potentially elite." Now part of that will be new Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, who has a history of elevating defenses of the teams he has coached. But another part of that will be added depth across the defensive squad, as there were eight players added to the defensive side of the ball this transfer portal season. How will the new additions merge with the players on the roster to bring about the best version of the Blackshirts?Meanwhile, down South, a former Nebraska defender is involved in a lawsuit from his most recent school after jumping from Ole Miss to LSU on the coattails of his head coach. How will it all play out for him and others in this breach of contract lawsuit?More Big Ten football teams are selling ad space on their jerseys. Who are the newest? And what business would do the same for Nebraska?

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens with light-hearted belly-aching about the new Nebraska Bud Light cans. Not that they don't look sweet, but that it's Bud Light. Plenty of good breweries in Nebraska. C'mon! Also, a list was shared that has grades of all of the returning Big Ten quarterbacks. Better throw quotes around returning, because Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea is on that list, and he will make his Big Ten debut. Also, the national champion Indiana Hoosiers saw their starting quarterback be the number one overall draft selection. So they will have a new quarterback also. So who made this list? And are they functionally insane? Also, this week on the show, Minnie poses a question about Nebraska going to the SEC IF the SEC ever broke away from the NCAA (apparently they're displeased that NIL leveled the playing field - GM). So what type of debate will that bring? And somewhere in there, we'll mention the medical retirement from the NFL of a former Husker tight end.

The latest Five Heart Podcast covered Nebraska recruiting, transfer portal news, Michigan's ongoing controversies, and a lighthearted Big Ten-themed music challenge. The hosts opened by celebrating 2027 quarterback commit Trae Taylor's rise to five-star status, praising both his Elite 11 performance and his dedication to recruiting future Huskers. They also discussed Nebraska adding running back Tikey Hayes, viewing the transfer as valuable depth for the backfield while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding Mekhi Nelson's availability.The emotional centerpiece of the show was the return of site founder Jon Johnston following his recent stroke. Johnston shared the story of suffering the medical emergency while visiting Las Vegas, undergoing an emergency thrombectomy, and beginning a challenging rehabilitation process. Despite lingering fatigue and speech difficulties, he maintained his trademark humor, describing surreal hospital experiences, discussing his recovery, and expressing optimism about making occasional appearances on future live shows. The hosts warmly welcomed him back and encouraged listeners with his positive attitude and determination.Later, the panel debated Michigan's latest off-field issues before transitioning into a fun segment pairing every Big Ten football program with a song reflecting its personality. The creative exercise produced humorous comparisons, nostalgic music references, and spirited discussion, culminating with each host selecting a song for Nebraska that reflected the program's proud history, frustrating recent struggles, and enduring optimism. The episode concluded with appreciation for the fan community and the traditional “Go Big Red” signoff.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens up with discourse about the 2021 Nebraska Cornhuskers, dubbed the greatest 3-9 team in college football history (and not even by us). Why is this team, in the midst of Scott Frost's tumultuous tenure, regarded so highly, especially by outsiders? The offensive line over the course of the last (insert your preferred number here) year has been, well, offensive. But there is renewed vigor with the addition of Geep Wade as the OC Coach this off-season. The assistant who transformed Georgia Tech's offensive line is now at the helm of Nebraska's with the hope being that this ragtag bunch of misfits can become the second coming of the Pipeline. We look at the 2026 offensive line, which has size, depth, and for the first time in five years, competent leadership. Also on the docket, Nebraska's newest 4-star wide receiver commit is from the highly touted, top-100 player Khalil Taylor. The 2027 class continues to improve, and the future continues to look bright. Lastly, there's a new sponsorship deal that Monster Energy has brokered with the Big XII. What's the monetary benefit for the teams and how will BYU handle the addition of an energy drink patch on its uniforms while Mormons can't consume caffeine?

You're seeing it all correctly. Do not adjust your antennae.Minnie is BACK!This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the unexplainable legal trouble of current and former Husker athletes. How does the distraction affect the Huskers? Will this provide some on-the-field clarity as far as who will be the designated number one RB in the Fall?Also, the wonderful people at ESPN put out a list of the best football players to wear the numbers. You have to assume 0-99. Why would we not? How many Huskers made the list? And how wrong will ESPN be?While we thought we were done mentioning a certain disgraced former college football quarterback, Minnie says there's just a little more meat on the Brendan Sorsby bone, so we will have that as well.Also, news from our "friends" in the great cheddar state - it appears Wisconsin is hiring former (and again, disgraced) Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst. We will join Minnesota Tony in laughing at their misfortune, talking about the Badgers adding a Culvers(tm) patch on their uniforms, and discuss a similar patch on Nebraska's new unis.

No, that's not our iTunes star rating (but it should be)!The NCAA announced this week that the world of college athletics is changing as the institution is enacting a new rule for college athletics eligibility.Five years to play five seasons.It doesn't exactly mean that student-athletes will conclude their collegiate careers by age 23/24. But it does effectively remove redshirt years and sports-specific waivers.I know what you're thinking. I asked myself the same questions. And we will discuss all things NCAA and how it affects the college sports landscape, especially for our beloved Huskers.Also, and I can't believe there's more taffy to pull, but we'll have another - and probably final - update on the Saga of Brendan Sorsby. In brief, it seems highly unlikely that Sorsby will be playing football anywhere in the United States in 2026, either in college or the NFL. But hey, there's always a chance he gets on with a CFL team this summer.The temperatures continue to rise this summer, and it has definitely been a HOT June for Husker football recruiting. Minnie, Fred, and Greg will discuss where the Cornhuskers are for this month and for the 2027 recruiting class.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the final resolution from Lubbock, Texas as Brendan Sorsby is OUT of the Texas Tech program, looking instead at the supplemental draft. WE DID IT! WE WON! Those bastards from Texas got what was owed 'em! In other news, the Savannah Bananas invaded Lincoln last week, playing to a stadium crowd at Memorial Stadium that was their third largest attendance in Bananas history! Husker legends Eric Crouch and Dr. Tom Osborne were among the Nebraska dignitaries on the scene. In Nebraska recruiting news, the 'skers received a couple more commitments from another busy June weekend, and 2027 quarterback commit Trae Taylor caught a little social media backlash. Greg and Fred will talk all about it on this week's Five Heart Podcast, as well as an “appropriate” time to start “jonesing” for football, as posed by one of the members of our Live community!

The talk all week long has been about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby winning his injunction (with the help of a Lubbock, Texas judge) , how the journeyman quarterback will avoid punishment for gambling on games in which his team was playing. This has united most college football fans to bring down the hammer of hatred upon the Red Raiders, making them the lepers of college football. However, Sorsby's renewed eligibility makes Texas Tech a legitimate contender for the national title. While that hatred and loathing builds, programs like Nebraska and Georgia are requesting their teams to not schedule Tech in any athletic competition. And the Big XII is also looking into other options. Meanwhile, back on the home front, Trae Taylor was granted his fifth star as the Nebraska commit prepares for his final season of high school football at Millard South. And Nebraska had a successful weekend with recruits visiting campus. We'll break it all down on this episode of the Five Heart Podcast.

Tonight on Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Greg will discuss all things Husker Hoops as Fred Hoiberg and his squad prepare for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. How will the Huskers respond after a disappointing exit Friday in the Big Ten Tournament to eventual champions Purdue? Nebraska faces Troy Thursday morning. What do the Sun Belt Champions bring to the court and how what are possible mismatches on both sides of the floor? The Huskers face the Trojans Thursday morning from Oklahoma City and chase history. A win will get the proverbial monkey off of the back of the men's basketball program. A loss, should it occur, will mean a singularly disappointing moment in the annals of Husker athletics. A lot is on the line Thursday morning (at least morning in the hearts of most Husker fans).

The Five Heart Podcast opened with playful banter before shifting into a lively discussion of Nebraska athletics, especially men's basketball. The hosts celebrated Nebraska's strong season, highlighted by the dramatic overtime win over Iowa, which they jokingly dubbed the “Cale Jacobson game.” They looked ahead to the Huskers' Big Ten Tournament matchup with Purdue, expressing cautious optimism that a healthier Nebraska team could finally break through. Kent Pavelka also received heartfelt praise for his long career calling Husker basketball, with the hosts saying they want tournament success for him as much as for the program itself.The show mixed sports talk with plenty of humor, including conversations about Batman voices, French phrases, drinks, and random side tangents that became part of the fun. Football eventually entered the discussion, with concerns raised about Matt Rhule's demeanor, the pressure surrounding Nebraska football, coaching turnover, offensive line development, and whether the program is truly progressing. Even while frustrations were voiced, there was still hope that staff changes and new players could help Nebraska play more sound football next season.A surprise appearance by Jon Johnston gave the show extra energy, as he passionately argued that Husker fans are tired of offseason hype and simply want results. The episode closed on a positive note: hope, renewal, and the eternal reminder, “F*ck Iowa.”

Greg opens a late-February Five Heart Podcast by hyping the “tripod” of hosts— Minnie, Fred, and Greg —while the chat rolls in with the usual mix of inside jokes, trash talk, and regional rival cameos (Indiana, Michigan, USC, Minnesota, Iowa). Early banter centers on who Minnie's “new favorite coach” is (Roy Manning), plus a running gag about “gaps,” “holes,” and Nebraska fans being the kind of fan base that laughs through the pain. The show's main football talk focuses on spring practice starting early, fans feeling “checked out” after a rough finish, and spring game ticket sales looking soft. The hosts debate Matt Rhule's “standard” messaging—how much slack he deserves, and whether his podcast helped recruiting/branding or was bad optics during losing. They pivot into staff changes, especially defensive concerns: Nebraska's pass defense was solid, but run defense cratered, so “stop the run” becomes the repeated mantra. Roy Manning's résumé and player profile preferences (size, twitchiness) get attention, along with optimism about improved edge pressure. Special teams becomes a second theme: Ekeler raised the floor with fundamentals, while new coach Brett Maher may add schematic ceiling. They discuss long-snapping depth (and hope never to learn the long snapper's name again). The episode closes with a chaotic “Five Heart Theater” bit featuring “Cornac the Magnificent,” more membership/Blue Chew jokes, and a wrap-up of other Husker sports before the final chorus: GBR.

Sorry for the late notice, but I wanted to get the show going a couple of weeks early this season and that meant overcoming tech glitches - it is what it is.

Greg, Minnie, and Fred open the Five Heart Podcast in classic chaotic form—joking about missing Facebook, snow totals, and “guess what” banter—before diving into a big Husker news day: spring ball chatter and press conferences featuring Matt Rhule, new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich… (plus a heavy dose of defensive jargon), and Dana Holgorsen. Minnie is fully back on the February Kool-Aid, while Greg and Fred play the jaded counterbalance, especially when Holgorsen admits they didn't know what the offense was best at until six games in last season. They break down defensive philosophy (split safeties, quarters, big bodies for the Big Ten) and debate whether Nebraska's issues have been preparation, staff, or development—cue a long Donovan Raiola roasting session. Running backs become a major topic: Holgerson praises the room (Nelson, Mozee, Ives, Ja Rule, others) and argues media/fans worry more than the coaches, while everyone agrees the offensive line is the real key. The show detours into Penn State, schedule talk, and NIL jokes (a fake “Oregon offer” graphic), then returns to roster updates, spring injuries, and standout names like Luke Sorensen and Kwazi Gilmer. They wrap with quick hits on baseball/softball, Iowa-related misery, starred chat comments, and a USA hockey celebration—ending with “Go Big Red.”

Greg opens the show in classic chaotic fashion, introducing Minnie Hunt and newly “promoted from the group chat” co-host Fred Sacco while accidentally throwing random images on screen. The conversation immediately derails into a surprisingly gourmet debate about breakfast pizza: Fred's version features bacon, egg, herb Havarti, dill, and green onion on a bakery sourdough crust from Omaha; Greg counters with a fully homemade crust (rolled out with a Louisville Slugger), smoked cheddar, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Minnie is offended she wasn't included in the earlier breakfast-pizza “cabal,” then tries to steer them toward “fruit pizza,” triggering friendly mockery and more donut-and-gas-station talk (including Casey's breakfast pizza snobbery). The show pivots to Bill Moos' book The Crab Creek Chronicles, where Moos describes heavy meddling around the Scott Frost hire, claims Frost wasn't eager for the job, and allegedly asked Moos to convince the team to play the 2020 bowl. They also touch on Moos exploring a return to the Big XII, and debate how fans, boosters, and administrators “run the zoo.” Later, they cover Nebraska's two NFL Combine invites, discuss Rhule being quieter lately, and worry about special teams continuity post-Ekeler. They recap strong Nebraska basketball despite an overtime loss to Purdue, joke that Minnie is “bad luck” when she watches, preview baseball's Desert Classic, then close with a “blind rankings” game of iconic Husker moments, housekeeping, and playful Wisconsin “besmirching.”

Greg kicks off a Thursday-night Five Heart Podcast on Corn Nation's platforms with Fred and Minnie, immediately devolving into the usual chaos: muted mics, jokes, and wardrobe policing. Minnie admits she's still “in mourning” after a rough offseason of losing coaches and players, but the group circles back to the mantra: trust Matt Rhule—even if they wish he'd communicate more. They correct a chat rumor: it's not Dylan Raiola switching positions; it's Dayton Raiola committing to Oregon as a tight end. That sparks banter about the Raiola family, recruiting ties to Polynesian communities, and a brief derail into religion and “what's offensive,” which the crew quickly tries (and fails) to escape. Another running debate follows: can Husker fans “like” other teams? Greg insists you can watch other games, but you can't cheer for anyone else; Minnie argues it's fine to enjoy good football. Eventually, they transition to real Husker news: special teams changes after staff departures, including discussion of former Husker kicker Brett Maher's résumé and why special teams will face intense scrutiny. The conversation turns into a larger gripe about Rhule's fourth-down “metrics” decisions versus taking guaranteed field goals. They briefly touch on Nebraska basketball's recent loss to Illinois, upcoming games, and end by praising longtime broadcaster Kent Pavelka and hoping this season finally rewards him with March success.

Minnie Hunt kicks off the Five Heart Podcast without Greg (who's late due to computer issues), joined by Fred Sacco. They joke about Greg's basement setup, chat about the weather, and riff on Stranger Things. The conversation quickly turns to Nebraska men's basketball and the Huskers' close loss at Michigan. Fred blames himself for watching, while Minnie and Greg argue the refs tilted the game late, but they're encouraged by how Nebraska competed despite missing key players. They agree it may be beneficial to get the first loss out of the way, and wonder how the AP poll will treat Nebraska after a “respectable” defeat. The show detours into Nebraska adding women's varsity flag football in 2028, including a notable early scholarship offer to McKenna Cook. They compare flag football's rise to the case for adding women's wrestling, crack jokes about WWE, and complain about the cost and culture of club soccer. Eventually, they pivot to Nebraska football: the 2026 schedule is out. They go game-by-game, mixing optimism, realism, and humor—Greg refuses to predict losses, while Fred and Minnie debate likely swing games. They close with birthday cheers for a viewer, plugs for next week, and the usual sign-off: “Go Big Red.”

The Five Heart Podcast opens with Greg in Southern Illinois and Minnie reporting in from Pinetop, Arizona, as the crew jokes about time zones, “mountain girls,” and a brutal cold front hitting the Midwest. The chat piles on with weather reports, and the hosts briefly spiral into a funny-but-bleak discussion about rain, wildfires, and the realities of winter. The big show news is that “Monday Night Therapy” is going on hiatus for the offseason, and Fred is joining the Five Heart Podcast as a regular panelist—turning the show into a new “tripod” dynamic. After some banter about streaming services replacing cable and costing just as much, the mood shifts: they're “wearing black” because Nebraska has lost special teams coordinator Mike Eckler, who is headed to USC. Minnie is especially furious and disappointed, arguing Eckler was a major reason special teams improved so fast. From there, the conversation expands into bigger concerns: staff turnover, Matt Rhule's culture and talent evaluation, portal strategy, and whether Nebraska is building a real identity or constantly rebuilding mid-flight. They compare Nebraska's instability to Indiana's sudden rise, debate NIL and “brand-first” athletes, and land on a familiar Five Heart thesis—Nebraska needs players and coaches who genuinely want to be there, buy in, and play for each other.

The Five Heart Podcast opens with chaos as a CBS Sports report sparks rumors that Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler is likely headed to USC. Greg and Minnie immediately caution against rumor-mongering—especially after past inaccurate reports—but the chat spirals into mourning anyway. They vent about the nonstop turnover in modern college football, where coaches and players chase bigger money and loyalty feels scarce. Even if Ekeler leaves, they argue Nebraska has to stay loyal to the program, not any single coach, while still acknowledging Ekeler's “juice” and the dramatic turnaround he led on special teams. The conversation bounces between frustration and humor: fitted-hat debates, tech issues with the live chat freezing, and a bizarre detour into Frito pie (including Minnie choking on a chip and swearing off the dish forever). Amid the noise, they hit other Nebraska updates: a new defensive line coach (Corey Brown), discussion of defensive schemes, portal recruiting strategy (older, experienced players), and the addition of a new 2026 QB commit from Las Vegas. They also celebrate Nebraska basketball's surge—ranked in the top 10—while wrestling with how to stay realistic and sane as Husker fans. The show ends with a promise to balance optimism and realism, plus a teaser for a special announcement next week.

Minnie Hunt and Fred Sacco kick off Monday Night Therapy riding a rare wave of “vim and vigor” thanks to Nebraska sports actually giving fans reasons to smile—especially a 16–0 men's basketball team sitting at #8 in the polls, plus the general buzz of winter workouts and portal season. The big on-show feature is Minnie's deep dive on new defensive line coach Corey Brown (from Miami of Ohio), replacing Terry Bradden. They like his fundamentals-first approach—coming off the ball hard, pad level, hands, and teaching drills like “chop, rip, roll-out”—and they cite his recent production: strong red-zone defense, forced turnovers, and big sack totals, even with new starters. They also love his background: Houston native, played at Iowa, arena ball, stops at Notre Dame and Rutgers, and a reputation for building disruptive fronts while investing in players as people. They run through portal adds (including San Diego State transfers who already know the system), debate roster needs—especially the ongoing panic about running back—and then veer into a spicy section on Dylan Raiola heading to Oregon, NIL money, “swag,” and the new reality that experience and roster age matter more than hype. The show closes with playoff expansion chatter, ticket-price madness, and a quick worry about keeping coach Ekeler.

Tonight's Five Heart Podcast opens like a Thursday-night bar set: loud, loose, and already a little off the rails. Greg rolls in as “the face that runs the place,” Minnie fires back with Blues Brothers/Cab Calloway chaos, and the chat jumps in to heckle like it's front row on open mic night. Then the show turns into portal-season whiplash: tons of guys in the transfer portal, not many landing spots, and the reality that jumping in can mean falling through the cracks. The big football meat hits with QB talk—Anthony Colandria's UNLV numbers get rattled off with the intensity of a drummer counting in a breakdown: big passing yards, rushing scores, some sacks, but upside. They mix in O-line hope (Tree, Brendan Black, maybe more) and the eternal “where's our D-line coach?” question. Then it's pure Five Heart Theater: a savage Dylan Raiola bit that's equal parts funny and cathartic, like screaming lyrics you don't want to relate to but do. The rest is classic: sports updates, Star Wars/Lord of the Rings fighting, Spaceballs peace talks, and Greg's “I'm loyal to the program, not the names” rant—because portal life has turned everyone into QB1/RB1 again. End result: chaos, laughs, and just enough roster hope to keep the amps on.

Minnie and Fred kick off “Monday Night Therapy” in full sad Husker mode, only to watch Nebraska's latest QB commit (Minchey… or “what's-his-name”) flip to Kentucky before he even sees Lincoln. The chat spirals into the same old rage: transfer portal chaos, NIL bidding wars, “do not contact” tags that mean nothing, and the exhausting feeling of caring way more than the players do. Greg jumps in like an angry old man yelling at clouds—commit, stay, earn it—while everyone wonders if Nebraska is becoming a development black hole where talent shows up, stagnates, or bolts. They drift into gallows humor: rating thighs and badonks, joking about being a basketball school, and comparing NIL to throwing cash on roulette. The bowl game gets rehashed too—fast start, total collapse, the familiar moment you know it's over. Meanwhile, people admit watching has become a chore, and that's the scariest part: OG fans tapping out. By the end, they're still wearing Nebraska gear, still together, still coping with mockery—because when your favorite band disappears for 20 years and your football team does too, sarcasm is basically survival.

On this final Overreaction episode of the 2025 season, Greg, Hoss, and Jake will talk about the Las Vegas Bowl. What transpired that led to a 44-22 Nebraska loss at the hands of the Utah Utes? How did the transfer portal, injuries, and assistant coach firings affect the team? And why did one Las Vegas Bowl official allegedly claim, "Nebraska's lack of athleticism was astounding?" Nebraska still doesn't have a defensive line coach, the transfer portal is open. Players are out. Players are in. And we're facing a very long off-season after losing out last three in poor fashion and four of the last five. Can we find optimism heading into the break? Will the Huskers ever return to form?

On a Five Heart Podcast on a special day and time, Greg and Minnie (and maybe a special guest) will discuss Nebraska's performance in the Las Vegas Bowl against the Utah Utes. Lots of players missing from Nebraska's roster today, as Nyziah Hunter was a gameday scratch for health purposes. No Emmett Johnson as the stud prepares for the draft. Were TJ Lateef and the Patchwork Huskers able to pull the upset against the ranked Utes? Utah itself is going through a transition after their head coach Kyle Whittingham was hired by Michigan, prompting several of their notable players to sit out the bowl game. Be a part of the best comment section in Husker Nation when the Eking Crew takes over the Five Heart Podcast, approximately thirty minutes after the conclusion of the Las Vegas Bowl, here on Corn Nation's YouTube, Facebook, and X. Go Big Red, Always.

Minnie Hunt opens “Monday Night Therapy” with Fred Sacco and Fred's dog Willie as the crew gears up for Nebraska's final game of 2025, the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah. The mood is a mix of relief and cautious optimism: as fans, they feel the team is “limping across the finish line,” but they also see the bowl as the start of next season—extra practices, player evaluations, and a chance for new coaches to get real film on players. They discuss why Nebraska might have an edge: Utah's opt-outs and injuries (especially in the trenches) could matter, and Nebraska's own absences feel less damaging. They're excited to finally see backup running backs, a faster tempo, and the “X-factor” of a simplified approach under new staff influence. They also recap bowl-week events in Vegas and laugh about Matt Rhule's hat-backwards “gimmick” and social-media images. The conversation veers into Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham and fanbase “self-soothing,” before returning to Nebraska's mindset: as underdogs with nothing to lose, the Huskers should play freer. They close by reading fan score predictions, joking around with Greg, and setting expectations simply: just look decent—and enjoy the trip.

On this episode of the Five Heart Podcast, the hosts will take a long look at the upcoming Las Vegas Bowl match-up with the Utah Utes. It was announced on Friday that Utah's coach Kyle Whittingham was in the works to be the new head coach at the University of Michigan. Would Whittingham coach Utah in the bowl game? After that word was made public, allegedly several Utah players began opting out of the bowl game. They were going to play for the man who was going to step down from coaching. But if he's being poached to coach at a Big Ten school, maybe their fealty isn't required. Also, on Christmas, Nebraska received the commitment Christmas Wishes from Ahmad Hudson, a five-star and the number-one tight end in the country for the Class of 2027. So while there' still some of the 2025 season yet to play out, we can always look to the future. In fact, have you noticed that we as Husker fans tend to look at the past (though not as much as we are accused of doing) and to the future, but we don't always appreciate where we're at right now? We're staring at back-to-back bowl games after an eight year drought. There's a lot to be thankful for from a fan perspective. We are not where we once were, but we're definitely not at our lowest point, and we are heading in the right direction. Like Sawyer Brown sang: Well I hear something calling me Like I've never heard before. It's a red and white freight train And I want to get on board. GBR

Join us to talk about everything going this tumultuous season in which drama seemed to pop in constantly like a flatulent unwelcome guest. As a final bow on a season which actually showed slight & continued progress, the 7-5 Huskers were gifted one of the three 10-2 programs who failed to be selected for the CFP. Utah is expected to roll the Huskers like well-prepared pizza dough and such a result will bring the haters out in droves. Do we have a chance? Let's talk about it tonight and take a look at some of Utah's key players including the opt-out issues of their own - we won't be the only ones missing an All-American. Pour that favorite drinky-drink

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Nebraska's intended transfer portal departures will be discussed. Dylan Raiola is the latest Husker to likely attach a "former" ahead of that. Speaking of former Huskers, Emmett Johnson was named an All-American, rightfully so, if you ask me. He is Nebraska's first All-American since Lavonte David, and that just seems too long. We're now two weeks away from the Las Vegas Bowl, and preparation continues. It also includes Geep Wade and Rob Aurich. They may only be consulting or just present for the bowl game, but they have the ability to be around the players. This is why thirteen practices ahead of the bowl game are important. There will also be discussion about the Nebraska volleyball team's season coming to an unfortunately pre-mature end. But hey, basketball continues to impress. So...you win some, you lose some. Literally.

It's the Husker Happy Hour as bowl chatter continues and, oh by the way, the Huskers had a 3rd player enter the portal. That might be news? Have we perhaps known for a bit and have another QB in our crosshairs? How is TJ? Can Phil Snow repair a defense which dropped off hard in the final two games? Volleyball, what the hell? These are only a few of the subjects on the table tonight for you guys as the comments will once again guide the show. Fire away as this has proven to be one of the most drama-filled seasons in a stretch full of them. We will have a couple of guests as CN volleyball writer Mylie K. joins to close the early curtain on a 33-1 Husker season. And, just to double down on nepotism, her brother Drew, who you may know better as mustang6197, will hop in later as well. There may be others. Who knows who might drop in?? So pour your favorite beverage & pull up a stool - the Huskers Happy Hour is back!

In this episode of Monday Night Therapy on Corn Nation, Minnie Hunt and Fred Sacco process the emotional fallout from quarterback Dylan Raiola officially entering the transfer portal. What begins as gallows humor quickly turns into a deep, timeline-driven postmortem of Raiola's Nebraska tenure, from his arrival and early promise to his injury, coaching changes, and eventual departure. Minnie lays out the sequence of events—Raiola's stats, the USC injury, the UCLA win with TJ Lateef, the firing of coordinators, and the domino effect that followed—arguing the ending felt inevitable. The discussion wrestles with whether Nebraska mortgaged its future around one player, the failures of the offensive line and scheme, and how NIL and the transfer portal have fundamentally changed roster stability. Fred frames Raiola's exit as “addition by subtraction,” while Minnie defends the quarterback, arguing Nebraska failed to protect or properly support him. Both agree the program placed too much weight on a single solution instead of building sustainable depth. The conversation expands into broader Husker angst: decades of heartbreak, nostalgia for the Osborne era, frustration with constant rebuilds, and questions about Matt Rhule's long-term future. Despite sarcasm and venting, the episode closes with reluctant acceptance, dark humor, and the shared resolve of fans who, battered but loyal, prepare to move on—again.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, co-hosts Minnie and Greg START THE SHOW talking about men's and women's basketball as well as top-ranked volleyball's pursuit of the national championship. Then the focus will turn to football. The Huskers have an opponent for the Las Vegas Bowl, and the duo will discuss the Utah Utes. Our very own Minnie will be in attendance for that game. Nebraska has two new assistant coaches and is zeroing in on a third, so we will see how this Husker squad looks/performs on New Years Eve. Because of upcoming holidays, we have some scheduling updates for Christmas and New Years weeks. It's a fun show with plenty of involvement from the Eking Crew!

Join us for the Huskers Happy Hour. And tonight, as the first week of bowl practices kick off, I am going to be turning to the comments after a short intro and we'll see how far you take us. There's no Husker game to review or preview this week, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of things to talk about - the firings and hirings at Offensive Line & Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Line, “Is Dylan staying or leaving??”, conference championship weekend & how Duke threw a bag of firecrackers into the whole mess, the CFP committee's impossible weekend , and, of course, why Notre Dame didn't deserve to be in & as a result, are little entitled crybaby bitches.

The latest Monday Night Therapy opens with Minnie and Fred joking about their unusual background, wrestling belts, and Nebraska's perpetual “pre-season championship” optimism. Conversation quickly shifts to major staff changes: the firing of offensive line coach Donovan Raiola and the swift hiring of Georgia Tech's Geep Wade. Minnie and Fred highlight Wade's impressive résumé, especially Georgia Tech surrendering only nine sacks in three years, and discuss how his aggressive, physical line play could dramatically improve protection for Nebraska's quarterbacks. The two also address defensive coordinator changes. With John Butler gone, new DC Rob Aurich is joining the transition team ahead of the bowl game. His history of quickly improving defenses gives them cautious optimism. Roster news dominates much of the discussion—transfer portal chatter, fears about Dylan Raiola's injury timeline, and speculation about his future. The hosts debate the challenges of bowl opt-outs across college football and preview Nebraska's Las Vegas Bowl matchup against No. 15 Utah, acknowledging the Utes' strong run game but noting that Nebraska's unpredictability may be an advantage. Greg later joins the show, adding insights about next year's schedule, recruiting updates, and more bowl-season drama. The episode ends with humor, playful teasing, and renewed—if cautious—Husker optimism.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, hosts Minnie and Greg will honestly probably NOT recap the Iowa game from last week, outside of discussing how it led to Defensive Coordinator John Butler being future-endeavored. I mean, 40-16 is absolutely abhorrent. You don't want to discuss that. We don't want to discuss that. But the good news is that there are new Huskers on the horizon. Wednesday was Early Signing Day. And while some will lament the fact that ESD takes the wind out of the sails of National Signing Day in February, I suppose it will be nice to know who plans to play for the Huskers. It's like knowing what's beneath the gift wrapping on Christmas morning (SEASONAL REFERENCE!). There will also be mention (and for reasons that I'm not able to disclose, no more than mentions) of the Nebraska volleyball team preparing for its post-season tournament. The duo will also mention the undefeated Nebraska men's basketball team as they prepare for Creighton on Sunday. And because it's the holiday season, we're going to be spoiling you with a brand new Five Heart Theatre! Be ready, because we have no idea what we're doing.

Join us for the Huskers Happy Hour and OH MY GOD, this is the worst year EVER!! Or it's the best regular season record we've had since 2015? So confusing but we have plenty to hash out after a second straight blowout quickly followed by the John Butler firing. We can talk about that, about T.J. Lateef's injured effort, and about Emmett Johnson's big day in a losing effort which really upset some Iowa fans and who gives a shit? So there's plenty of cliffs from which to jump on the eve of signing day and we need you to do that. I'll have 1-2 guests as well, so saddle up - it's bowl season! Huskers Happy Hour - pour your favorite cold one and join us.