Husker247 Podcast

The Husker247 Podcast covered a lot of ground in Wednesday's episode as there was no shortage of random topics to dive into. Things started with the baseball team and Nebraska's win of the Big Ten tournament. Who were the heroes of the week? How did Nebraska course correct a possibly rough season? Then a quick Look at the North Carolina regional and what waits for the Huskers. After the baseball talk dies down there's a discussion of other Nebraska sports teams that pulled out a miraculous win that propelled the team and the season forward, before a discussion on recruiting and the Battle of the Boneyard the Huskers will be hosting next Friday. Finally a little concession stand talk and a game of marry, smash, kill that no one asked for but everyone will enjoy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Thursday to get caught up on some of the May happenings with Nebraska football and the conversation surrounding it.  The trio decided to discuss the toughest games for Nebraska in the forthcoming season with each of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talking through their lists and order. Who is the most difficult game? Which games does everyone include? Which one was only included by one list? Then the three discussed Matt Rhule's placement on CBS Sports annual coaching list ranking, which really led to a discussion about PJ Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers program that no one knew they wanted. Finally some baseball and softball talk as both teams have huge games on Friday. Nebraska baseball's season is on the line against Oregon while the Huskers hope to win a series in Knoxville and punch their ticket to the Women's College World Series over Tennessee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the road for the Huskers at the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Tuesday night against Michigan State with Oregon waiting on Friday.  Nebraska will start Ty Horn against Michigan State, but how do the Huskers line up pitching behind him? What will Nebraska's lineup look like against the Spartans and top starter Joseph Dzierwa.  Finally, what to make of the Big Ten Tournament format and the reasons behind it.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast convened for a quick rundown of the Huskers roster and some scheduling news for the 2025-26 season. The podcast started with Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson breaking down the commitment of Fridrik Leo Curtis and how the big man from Iceland fits for the immediate future and the long-term plan for Fred Hoiberg. From there the two discussed Nebraska's roster overall and how things are shaking out for the upcoming season. They also discussed big men in Nebraska's past and which ones have stood out over the last 30-40 years. Finally they talked about Nebraska's game in Sioux Falls and the games played in Kansas City as the team's non-conference schedule has taken shape. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returns at full strength as Michael Bruntz tells Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and the listeners about Adrian Martinez's presence in Norway and the three discuss 2025 freshmen that haven't arrived, Dylan Raiola and more. Which late arriving freshman have the potential to help out early in their careers? Which, if any, defensive linemen could take the Keona Davis route? What to make of linemen like Shawn Hammerbeck, Juju Marks and Brian Tapu? Where is the best position for Jeremiah Jones? Then the trio discuss Raiola's ranking in 247Sports list of top returning quarterbacks. Does Raiola get enough credit for being the rare quarterback to play for a Power Conference team all season as a freshman? Should he automatically end up behind quarterbacks who haven't played much or at all even if the team context is better? Finally there's a little too much NBA talk and no one is sure how it got there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming out of spring what is Husker247 ready to buy or sell as it relates to the Huskers and the 2025 season? Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through a handful of topics and discuss how they feel about Nebraska's defense, its offensive line, Emmett Johnson, Dylan Raiola turnover worthy plays, special teams and more.  Then the two discuss Nebraska's two most recent commitments in Jase Reynolds and Trae Taylor before a detour and a discussion about renowned sports documentary Hoops Dreams.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Nebraska lands a Top247 quarterback but he's still years away there's a lot to discuss and that's why Mike Schaefer brought 247Sports analyst Allen Trieu on the Husker247 Podcast on Thursday. Trieu broke down how Taylor and his family reached their decision, other teams involved and what the quarterback could bring to Nebraska. Then the two discussed the challenges of a quarterback committing this early, why Nebraska might look enticing in 2027 and how Taylor could be a very valuable peer recruiter for the Huskers.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast gathered to discuss the Husker Games, the transfer portal, Nebraska's spring overall and a big recruiting decision on Thursday. Mike Schaefer filled Brian Christopherson in on what took place Saturday, some of the competitions and which players further down the roster had stand out days. Then the two discussed the latest news out of the transfer portal including players like Ian Flynt, Jack McCallister, Grant Seagren and Evan Taylor. After transfer talk it was time to size up the spring. What did we learn? What are we questioning following the spring that was for Nebraska football. Finally a little bit on the Trae Taylor decision happening on Thursday and how it looks for Nebraska. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we discuss Nebraska's series win over Northwestern last weekend, a midweek loss to Kansas where Nebraska didn't have much to show for good at-bats and preview the upcoming series at Maryland. In the second segment, Husker247's Mike Schaefer joins to discuss the Husker baseball season and much more. Listen in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to wade through several items in what is going to be a busy week for Nebraska football. First there's the transfer portal where the Huskers are likely to look to take a player or two. Where are the Huskers with former North Dakota State running back Charmar Brown? Then what can we expect as more and more players leave Nebraska to get closer to future roster limits? Following the portal discussion Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz walk through the upcoming Husker Games and what to expect this weekend. Finally the NFL Draft is this week. Which former Huskers are expecting phone calls and who gets selected? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska Baseball officially begins the back half of its conference schedule this weekend with a three-game set against Northwestern. Before the Huskers start the back nine of their schedule, we'll discuss the weekend series with Iowa, the midweek win over Creighton and why the time is now for Husker Baseball.  In the second segment, Nebraska closer Luke Broderick joins to discuss his role in the Husker bullpen, his transition from being a starter and how he's developed under Rob Childress.  Listen in.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz recaps the last couple weeks of the regular season that saw the Huskers knock off a pair of ranked foes, but drop mid-week in-state games. In the second segment, Nebraska Baseball play by play voice Nick Handley joins to discuss promising signs for the Husker offense and how the back half of the schedule shapes up for the Big Red.  Listen in!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Husker247 Podcast Mike Schaefer is joined by Fantasy Life NFL draft analyst Thor Nystrom to talk through the Huskers' 2025 NFL draft prospects. Nystrom discusses why Ty Robinson was initially further down on NFL draft boards, how he's raised and where he could go in late April. Then there's a discussion about Thomas Fidone and why he might end up being a more memorable NFL player than a college one. Finally Nystrom gives thoughts on Tommi Hill's odd senior campaign and why someone can't wait to take a shot on Isaiah Neyor at the end of day three. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A College Basketball Crown championship calls for a Husker247 HoopsCast, so Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together to discuss the Huskers taking home the headwear hardware. The conversation started with the game and what Juwan Gary, Brice Williams and company achieved during the week and how the past four games showed the upside Connor Essegian possesses, even if the regular season was inconsistent.  Then things finished with another conversation about transfer portal additions with Central Michigan's Ugnius Jarusevicius being the newest player for the Huskers upcoming 2025-26 season.  What does he bring? What roles could change? Where does Nebraska look next?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast convened on Friday to discuss the first addition out of the transfer portal for Nebraska's roster next season and the two wins in The Crown. Discussion kicks off with thoughts on Pryce Sandfort the addition from Iowa and how the shooter fits on the roster for next season. Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss how the roster looks for the upcoming season and where the Huskers have to keep adding moving forward. Things finish with a discussion about how the Huskers have played in the Crown tournament and looking ahead to Saturday's game against Boise State. Will Nebraska paint The Crown red? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 crew assembled on Wednesday to talk John Butler and Phil Snow, Nebraska's defense and where some players might fit in and then ran through the schedule for the first time. Things started with a recap of the Tuesday press conference and what Butler had to say, how he works with Snow and where Nebraska needs a few players to emerge in 2025, Then the trio talked through Javin Wright, Deshon Singleton and Elijah Jeudy and their media appearances as well. After a quick break things turned to prognosticating Nebraska's schedule. The early season over/under line is 7.5 wins. Who goes eight? Who thinks only seven? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska baseball finished off its lengthy road trip to California by dropping two of three to USC, and then falling in a midweek game to Kansas State.  No. 5 Oregon State rolls into Lincoln this weekend before the Huskers face their in-state rivals Creighton and Omaha in the midweek. Nebraska baseball play by play voice Ben McLaughlin joins to discuss the first half of the Husker season and what he's seen from the 2025 version of Nebraska baseball.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Wednesday to discuss the opening to spring football with Tuesday's press conference and how things shook out at Pro Day. Discussion started with Matt Rhule and what he had to say about Nebraska's running backs, it's offensive scheme, where things are defensively and how they feel about the defensive backs they've recruited and developed, which is one of the biggest position rooms on the roster. Additionally Husker247 parsed through his comments on where the Huskers are at with NIL and recruiting.  Finally conversation shifted to Pro Day, which players worked out and who helped their draft stock or perhaps made themselves more interesting as an undrafted free agent.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, the Huskers continue their stay on the West Coast. Nebraska was swept by UCLA last weekend before showing a few promising signs at the plate in a midweek sweep of Pepperdine. Can Nebraska carry that trend into this weekend's conference matchup with USC?  In the second segment, we're joined by former Husker pitcher Kyle Perry, who now pitches for the Savannah Bananas. We discuss how Perry got with the Bananas, the unique challenge of mixing baseball and choreography and much more.  Listen in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast on Wednesday looked ahead to spring football with a few superlatives ahead of the the 15 practices to try to forecast what we might hear and who we're excited to see. Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer debated newcomers who intrigued them, returning players who could be primed for a step forward, unheralded additions who could surprise and much more.  Get yourself in spring football mode as Husker247 works through the roster to discuss the good and possibly the bad as practices draw near.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign up for our Bracket Challenge Ladies and Gentlemen. We made it. The all-encompassing NCAA Tournament preview that will take you from Dayton all the way to San Antonio. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander guide you through all 67 games and gives you an idea of the team that can win it all! 07:00 - South Region Breakdown 14:40 - Stay Or Hit Presented by Chumba Casino 19:00 - West Region Breakdown Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska is getting close to the start of spring football and the program brought out Matt Rhule as well as three players to meet with the media ahead of spring break and the start of practices. What did Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson learn? They discussed on the latest edition of the Husker247 podcast.  The two covered Nebraska's defensive line picture, Mike Ekeler, a change in recruiting department structure and discussed the first media appearances of Dane Key, Dasan McCullough and Rocco Spindler. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nebraska basketball regular season drew to a close on Sunday with an ugly loss to Iowa, capping off a free fall that left the Huskers out of the Big Ten tournament entirely. So what better time to size up all the big questions in podcast form! Mike Schaefer is joined by Brian Christopherson and the two discuss the finish, the careers of Brice Williams and Juwan Gary and what's next for Nebraska basketball. Then there's a little discussion on Fred Hoiberg's future and what remains on the roster in Lincoln — should those players choose to stick around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Thursday with a new episode discussing the latest happenings in Nebraska football. The podcast with Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz focused on Tuesday's press conference where special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, defensive line coach Terry Bradden and defensive backs coach Addison Williams met the Nebraska media. Discussion centered on what way Ekleler can bring change to the special teams unit, how Nebraska addresses a defensive backs crunch and one defensive lineman that is a genuine curiosity. The podcast finishes with talk about Nebraska's spring activities slated to replace the Red-White game and the performance in the combine.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we discuss the season-ending injury to Nebraska pitcher Mason McConnaughey and what that means for the Husker rotation.  Which direction might Nebraska go to fill innings on the weekend and did parts of the Husker offense show signs of life in Texas?  In the second segment, Omaha World-Herald baseball writer Evan Bland joins to discuss the start to the Husker season, Nebraska's place in the new-look Big Ten and much more.  Listen in.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson recap a busy pre-spring week for the Huskers. In the first segment, the guys discuss the potential impact of associate head coach Phil Snow, who met Nebraska media for the first time this week. The guys then discuss Daikiel Shorts' remaking of the Nebraska wide receiver room, and Brian makes the case for why this rebuild will be different.  In the second segment, the guys parse through some of Matt Rhule's recent comments in a podcast appearance with Urban Meyer — his thoughts on dropping the Tennessee matchup, and his change-of-heart on the transfer portal.  Finally, the guys discuss the coming hire of Patrick Stewart as the program's new general manager and what Nebraska gains with the move.  Listen in!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, the Husker Radio Network's Nick Handley joins to take stock of Husker baseball after two weekends. Nebraska is scuffling at the plate and left Louisiana having been swept in a doubleheader on Saturday. Where do things stand for Nebraska heading into the final non-conference weekend of the season? Listen in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska basketball wasted a golden opportunity at home against a ranked Michigan team in a tough 49-46 loss on Monday night.  The Husker247 duo of Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are here to talk through it. What went wrong? Where was the help for Brice Williams? How does Nebraska move forward? And of course there's also guess a random Husker hooper and looking ahead to a now critical game against Minnesota. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's finally baseball to discuss on episode No. 2 of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, after the Huskers played their first four games of the season in Arizona. What are a couple big takeaways from the weekend, especially on the mound and at the plate? How should Nebraska be feeling coming out of the opening weekend?  In the second segment (12-minute mark, roughly) former Husker and current Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich joins to discuss his rookie season, lessons learned and what's ahead for him in 2025. Povich also puts into perspective where his 2021 Immaculate Inning falls among his career achievements to this point.  Lastly, we remember Nebraska broadcast Greg Sharpe, who lost his battle with cancer last week.  Listen in!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Thursday to discuss the roller coaster the Nebraska basketball team seems to find itself on following the latest loss to Penn State. Much of the discussion focused on the loss to Penn State as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson worked through some of the reasons why the Huskers were never really in the contest after falling behind early.  Are there long-term concerns? How does Husker247 feel about the upcoming last that includes Michigan and Minnesota?  Finally can BC dig deep and remember a recent Husker who spent one notable season in Lincoln? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska baseball kicks off its 2025 season this weekend in Arizona with matchups against UC Irvine, Vanderbilt and San Diego State as part of the MLB Desert Invitational. Nebraska will also play a Monday matchup against Grand Canyon to finish out the opening weekend.  What does this year's version of Husker baseball look like? We dive into that.  In the second segment we're joined by Nebraska head coach Will Bolt, who discusses this year's group, Nebraska's place in the new-look Big Ten Conference and other big picture topics surrounding Husker Baseball.  Listen in!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast convened on Wednesday while it snowed throughout the state. The trio of Mike Schaefer, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discussed Nebraska's new assistants in fuller detail. Starting with wide receiver coach Daikiel Shorts the group went through each new assistant, what we know about them and what the room looks like as it stands. Then the group discussed who could bring the biggest immediate impact to their respective position groups in the 2025 season.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Tuesday as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talked through the latest 2-0 week for the Huskers in Big Ten play and set the stage where things set for the team. Nebraska defeated both Washington on the road and Ohio State at home while trailing each game at halftime and then winning relatively comfortably with a strong second half. Which game stood out more? How have the Huskers turned their season around? Why is Schaefer so enthusiastic about Braxton Meah's -7 point differential performance against Ohio State? How does BC see Nebraska playing in the aftermath of the first actual injury of the season? Then a discussion about Nebraska's tournament chances, why this team continues to succeed and if the veteran leadership and experience is what's making a difference down the stretch.  Finally it's time to guess a random Husker hooper! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a busy week between Husker247 podcasts as Matt Rhule spoke on Saturday, Rocco Spindler committed on Sunday, Mike Ekeler left Tennessee for Nebraska on Monday and it's nominally National Signing Day despite the fact the Huskers didn't recruit anyone in the second half of the cycle. The good news is the Husker247 Podcast covered everything and even tossed in thoughts on the single biggest addition in the 2025 offseason cycle and if Dylan Raiola's season was a success in 2024? Follow along as Husker247 looks to shorten your offseason wait one podcast at a time.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't look now but Nebraska basketball has risen from the ashes and the team has a pivotal two-game stretch ahead. The Husker247 HoopsCast has it all covered. Nebraska's big win at Oregon. What changed for the team? How can the Huskers sustain this and more. Finally the two play Guess a Random Husker Hooper and debate if the Huskers go 2-0, 1-1 or 0-2 against Washington on the road on Thursday and Ohio State at home on Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returned on a Friday to talk recruiting and specifically the upcoming Nebraska Elite Day happening on Saturday. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz talk through the list of visitors, what positions and even areas of the country stand out as the Huskers look to add future talent.  Finally they discuss how the coaching changes have shaken up where and what the focus is for the Huskers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast joined up on Wednesday morning to get into conversations about Nebraska's offensive line, the future of the spring game and NFL draft talk. Things started with discussing how Rocco Spindler fits into things with the Huskers, what the line makeup might be if he commits to the Huskers, where things are at for Donovan Raiola going into his fourth season and more.  Then it shifted to how things will look in future years for the spring game. Can Nebraska continue its traditional Red-White game? Will this team need to find a new hook to get fans in if a game can't be played? Does Mike Schaefer have any good ideas or only ones that aren't terrible? Finally Michael Bruntz wants to talk hand sizes and how the former Huskers preparing for the NFL draft are faring at events this week.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast gathered to discuss Nebraska's 6-game losing streak, the tweaks to the lineup and what is going on on the hardwood. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through the dismantling at the hands of Wisconsin and a blown home game to USC. What is ailing Nebraska? How can the Huskers get out of it? Can the team? Then they look ahead to Illinois and Oregon this week — two big opportunities but two very tough teams for a Nebraska group that is low on confidence. Finally it's guess a random Husker hooper and we're going back the late 80s and early 90s. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Wednesday and did something remarkably unique by focusing a January podcast on players returning to the Huskers and not new additions or transfer portal discussions.  The premise was simple but yielded some different results — who is one player on offense and one player on defense you're excited about returning and seeing what they can do in 2025? The trio discuss the names and then dig a little deeper and talk about a few sleepers who might become bigger names in 2025. Finally there's a little special teams coordinator talk, a transfer portal mention and a few other odds and ends to round out the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nebraska basketball losing streak is now up to four games. Is it time to panic? The Husker247 HoopsCast weighs in. What did Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson see in the last two games? What's the biggest issue for the Huskers right now as they keep losing (mostly) close games? Finally will guess a random Husker hooper stump BC or can he find the answer inside the thousands of names in his brain? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where does the roster sit after after a few weeks of portal activity? Husker247 investigates on the latest podcast. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss Shiyzah Pete and where the Huskers sit for the offensive tackle, before going through every position and talking about what Nebraska has accomplished thus far. What group stands out? What position feels like a question mark and can Bruntz name every defensive backs coach since 2011? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices