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Josh and Jack start the final Saturday without football by talking about the news items of the week surrounding Nebraska football;Single digit numbers.Alternate uniforms.Nebraska's punter.Many takes are had on all three topics, which some annoyed by the numbers and uniforms, while others love them. It's a preview of the season to come as Jack gets a little triggered.Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell look back on the Groin Kick Era of Husker football, discuss the games that continue to stick with them, and ask the most important question: Is this era over?Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head to HuskerMax.com for the entire list of games, highlights, lowlights, and more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Make Believe Studios. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!With the Groin Kick Chronicles coming to a close, Jack and Josh rewatch one more heartbreaking loss; the 2018 defeat to Colorado in Scott Frost's first game as head coach. As with all of these rewatches, there was plenty they forgot on the long road to the end. What surprised them? What hurt more than they remembered? And with Jack saying the #4 game on the list was too high at the start, did he still feel that way at the end?It's the final bit of pain in the Groin Kick Chronicles in this last crossover with Be Kind Husker Rewind. Get the ice ready. This one hurts.Special thanks to Matt Callaway for editing the video for us to watch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Lincoln and Jeff recap their thoughts on Saturday's Red-White scrimmage, who impressed, and what positions are still up for grabs. Plus a talk with former Husker libero great Kenzie Maloney, who will be part of next weekend's Alumni Match.Watch this episode on YouTube!Thanks to show sponsor Alumni Hall, the top Husker apparel shop. Save 15% when you mention the show in store or when you use promo code VOLLEYBALLSTATE (one word) at alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Ross Benes joins Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson to discuss his latest book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Why was he so interested in writing about this time period? Why did he end up focusing on the six specific parts of low culture? And what can it tell us about today?Plus, some Husker football, topics left on the cutting room floor, and more!Music by Ian Aeillo.Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two weeks from week zero, Josh and Jack kick off another Saturday with some news about the I-80 Club: We're growing! Ben Stevens will join the I-80 Club soon for an all new show called the Big Ten Breakdown. They discuss what to expect, what it'll look like, and more.Then, they dive into the latest discussions surrounding Husker football, including some pessimism on the defense. Is that pessimism founded?Finally, they unpack a big question; what's the ceiling of Nebraska's offense?Music by Ian Aeillo.Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membershipNew league? New name? New owners, GM's, coaches and players? Lincoln and Jeff recap a crazy week in professional volleyball in Nebraska. The Supernovas change coaches and (sorta?) change leagues. LOVB Omaha spreads its love statewide. John Cook becomes a hoss of a boss. It's all happening!Thanks to our show sponsor this season Alumni Hall, the top choice for Nebraska apparel and merchandise. Save 15% when you mention the show in store or use code VOLLEYBALLSTATE (one word) at alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Weinreb of the Throwbacks newsletter joins Josh Peterson on the latest edition of the I-80 Football Show to dive into the last decade of college football, including the Big Ten's evolution since 2014, his surprise at where the sport has gone, and all the changes we've seen.Then, they dive into the Penn State scandal and how Michael covered it, given he's an alum of the university and grew up in State College. What does he remember about 2011 and how surprising is it to see the program climb to the heights it has since?They finish the podcast by discussing writing for Grantland when he did.Watch this episode on YouTube!Music by Ian Aeillo.Stories mentioned in the podcast:The Big Ten Isn't Going to Stand in the Way of Progress (Unless It Can)Growing Up Penn StateThe Culture of Unrest at Penn StateLiving in State CollegeRead Seasons of Saturdays here!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson counts down the five worst losses of the Groin Kick Era and then brings on Jack Mitchell to dive a little bit deeper. Did the game at the top of the list surprise them?Want access to the epilogue right now? Subscribe to the I-80 Club on Patreon and listen to the end of the Groin Kick Chronicles! patreon.com/i80clubWant more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head here for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!In another special edition of Be Kind Husker Rewind, Josh and Jack dive into the horrifying, heartbreaking, and puzzling loss to Minnesota in Matt Rhule's first game as Nebraska's head coach. Remember Jeff Sims? How about the Blackshirts playing lights out... until they didn't. They watch it all and read some tweets!Special thanks to Matt Callaway for editing the video! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube.Lincoln and Jeff dive in to the Big Ten, looking at key returners, new additions, and speculate on how revenue sharing and NIL might affect a stratified league. They cover every team except Nebraska, which they'll go deep on next week after the Red-White scrimmage.Watch this episode on YouTube!Thanks to show sponsor Alumni Hall, the top college apparel shop. Save 15% when you mention the show in store (11th and P or at Southpointe Pavillions in Lincoln) or when you use promo code VOLLEYBALLSTATE (one word) at alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football season is closing in and we're excited for it! On this week's edition of the Saturday Morning Coffee Show, Josh and Jack discuss the latest on Nebraska football, including some reasons for optimism from an outsider.Then dive into their main topic of the day; why they're excited for the 2025 CFB season. From players like Arch Manning and Caleb Downs, to matchups like Ohio State vs. Texas, and everything in between, they dive into it all.Watch this episode on YouTube!This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson unpacks the start of the top ten down to number six, including his own personal biggest surprise on the entire list. Then, Jack Mitchell joins the pod to discuss the brutal losses and memories of these five games.Want access to the final five games right now? Subscribe to the I-80 Club on Patreon and listen to games 5-1 immediately! patreon.com/i80clubWant more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head to HuskerMax.com for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!In a special edition of Be Kind Husker Rewind, Josh and Jack celebrate (?) the Groin Kick Chronicles and game #12 on their list; the 2015 Hail Mary loss to BYU. What bits unfolded throughout the rewatch, what did they forget, and what kind of pain were they feeling at the end? Special thanks to Matt Callaway for editing the video! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!On this special bonus episode of the Groin Kick Chronicles, the NFL on Fox's Kevin Kugler joins Josh to look back at the Nebraska football games he called for the Big Ten Network between 2017 and 2019, including the heartbreaking losses to Iowa in 2019 and Northwestern in 2017. What went wrong for Nebraska and what stands out all these years later? Plus, the through lines of this decade of Husker football and how the program escapes it moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membershipBig Ten Volleyball Media Days are this week in Chicago, and Lincoln and Jeff look at the big questions facing the league. Do Penn State and Wisconsin have a chip on their shoulder at the Huskers' preseason respect? For Nebraska, is anything short of a national title still a successful season? Will revenue sharing further stratify the conference? Thanks to show sponsor Alumni Hall, the top college apparel shop which has a new fan in Lincoln's Mom. Save 15% when you mention the show in store or when you use promo code VOLLEYBALLSTATE (one word) at alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With barely a month to go until Nebraska kicks off their 2025 season, Josh and Jack are ready to go. What do we know about the 2025 Cornhuskers? It's a question they answer over the course of the episode, trying to figure out where optimism can be had, and what the answers would mean on the field.Josh presents an argument to buy into one of the transfer wide receivers. Are we sure this is different than the same discussions we were having a year ago? Jack asks about the defensive side of the ball; he's excited for quite a few players and Matt Rhule's track record as head coach.All that and more!Want more podcasts like this, including bonus episodes of the Groin Kick Chronicles, Volleyball State, and more? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: There was an audio issue that shows up in the back half of the podcast where there's a bit of a drop in sound quality. We apologize.We've reached the top 20 inside the Groin Kick Era of Husker football and things are getting absolutely terrible. Josh runs down games ranked 20-11, including a run of losses from Mike Riley's first season, some brutal losses inside the Big Ten West, and more. Then, Jack joins to dive in a bit deeper and discuss how miserable things have been. And there are still ten games left!Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head to HuskerMax.com for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!On a special bonus episode of the Groin Kick Chronicles, Josh and Jack read and react to stories from their subscribers about the Groin Kick Era of Husker football. It's a pod about fandom, feelings, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube.The season is almost here! Lincoln and Jeff preview the top contenders for the SEC, ACC, Big 12 and more. Plus a conversation with Vanderbilt coach Anders Nelson as the Commodores prepare to re-launch their program in 2025. Volleyball Stats is now sponsored by Alumni Hall, where Husker fans shop for all the top brands in Nebraska merchandise. Mention Volleyball State to save 15% or use promo code VOLLEYBALLSTATE when shopping online at alumnihall.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're one week close to the start of the 2025 college football season. Hallelujah! With Big Ten Media Days around the corner, Jack and Josh try to figure out what the groupthink is for the contenders, opponents of Nebraska, before diving into the Cornhuskers. Who is expected to be good? Who is expected to be bad? And where will we ultimately end up being wrong? All that and more on the Saturday Morning Coffee Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off the podcast as he does every week, Josh Peterson goes through games ranked 30-21 before welcoming Jack Mitchell in to go a bit deeper on each loss. Jack is blown away one of his top ten games is only ranked 24th, the Scott Frost and Mike Riley eras come to a close, the final blowouts appear, and the first of eight OT losses finally shows up. Pain, thy name is Husker football.Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head here for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Sam McKewon of the Omaha World Herald joins the I-80 Club for the first time for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his writing process, memorable moments, the coaches he's covered, Nebraska's 2025 season, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Chaos in college sports? Who'd a thunk it? Wasn't the NCAA v. House settlement supposed to fix all this? But with lawsuits, commissions, and boosters still splashing cash it seems like things are still a big unpredictable mess. In April, Volleyball State recorded a bonus show for Patreon subscribers with Matt Brown of Extra Points, one of the country's best sports business reporters who has been all over this story. It's now available in full, given a lot of what is discussed is as relevant as ever, especially about tough decisions coming on Olympic sports.Volleyball Stats is now sponsored by Alumni Hall, where Husker fans shop for all the top brands in Nebraska merchandise. Mention Volleyball State to save 15% or use promo code VOLLEYBALLSTATE when shopping online at alumnihall.comTo get more from Volleyball State, including ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, newsletters, and more, become a subscriber of the I-80 Club Volleyball State tier today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson unveils the all new I-80 Football Show, a brand new podcast from the I-80 Club coming this season. Consider this the soft launch of what's to come, with regular episodes appearing each Thursday of the season starting on August 21st.On today's episode, Josh continues his look at Matt Rhule, year three at Nebraska, and what to expect, but with a twist; he looks back at the third seasons for Matt Rhule's squads at Temple and Baylor. First, John DiCarlo of OwlScoop.com joins the podcast (5:00) to discuss Rhule's early years at Temple and why the Owls were able to break through like they did in 2015. How surprised was he about what was to come? Were there signs along the way? And why was a Penn State win to start 2015 so key to their success?Then, Josh welcomes Sam Kahn Jr. of The Athletic to the pod (40:43) to discuss what it was like covering Rhule's Baylor years as a reporter for ESPN. What kind of program was he walking into in 2017 and how were they able to break through so strongly in 2019? Plus, Rhule's way of recruiting and identifying talent; what made the Bears so different from other schools?What is and isn't replicable for those years as it compares to Nebraska? All that and more on this episode!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"What's a good season for Nebraska football in 2025?" It's a question Josh and Jack have wondered about all offseason. On this episode, they try to define it.Josh presents four things he's looking at to happen; win total, record vs. rivals, a "couch-burning" win, and vibes going into November. Jack adds a category of his own; one-score success. They discuss it all six weeks from week zero!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh goes through games 40-31 before he dives in a bit deeper with Jack. Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Iowa all show up multiple times; what is it about those games that caused them to end up in this spot? Plus, what do they remember about each of the ten all these years later?Watch the second half of the episode on the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head here for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Jack and Josh start the podcast by diving into the local story of the week; Scott Frost's words at Big 12 Media Days. They discuss why it resonated with them like it did and why it seems to land so differently to various parts of the fanbase and why this isn't going away. They also unpacked Jack's first-ever column for HuskerMax.They finish the podcast by taking questions from their subscribers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membershipWe finally got an expert to answer your Volleyball 101 questions! Former Husker setter and VCNebraska Director Maggie Griffin takes us through the evolving club scene and recruiting process, when to run a 6-2, how early should a player settle into a position, how do you make sure your kid doesn't end up hating volleyball, and how John Cook once ruined her Thanksgiving. Volleyball State is brought to you by Alumni Hall, where Husker fans shop for all the top brands in Nebraska merchandise. Mention Volleyball State to save 15% or use promo code VOLLEYBALLSTATE when shopping online at alumnihall.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The paywall has been removed! Josh and Jack relive one of the more glorious wins (first halves?) in recent Husker memory when they turn on the DOMINATING win by Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers in the second game of the 2024 season. How did things go so right in the first half? What the hell went wrong in the second? And should it tell us anything about the program moving into year three? All that and more!Watch this episode on YouTube!Video edited by Matt Callaway.Want to watch future Be Kind Husker Rewind episodes with Josh, Jack, and the I-80 Club the night they record? Want bonus episodes, access to Volleyball State, and more? Become a Patron today and get all the I-80 Club has to offer! patreon.com/i80club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Groin Kick Chronicles, Josh goes through the ten games that are in this batch before welcoming Jack onto the pod to dive deeper. They discuss the two Iowa games to show up on the list, Ohio State's blowout wins, and potential comebacks that are thwarted.Watch the second half of the episode on the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head here for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Josh and Jack welcome friend and colleague Mike'l Severe to the I-80 Club to discuss The Video, media in 2025, why he's bullish on Nebraska football, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!On a special bonus edition of the Groin Kick Chronicles, Josh and Jack look back at the first game that wasn't of the Scott Frost era. They remember the offseason that led up to September 1st and the vibes that surrounded the fanbase ahead of the game before it was ultimately cancelled. Had the game been played, would it have changed things? And either way, where would this game rank on the list of groin kicks if we could give it a proper score? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Jaylen Reyes returns to the show for the first time since Season 1 to discuss the transition to new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, NU's newcomers, plus a little about the recruiting process. Also, a look at Team USA bouncing back in the Volleyball Nations League and a gold medal for the U19's at the Pan Am Cup.Watch this episode on YouTube!Volleyball Stats is now sponsored by Alumni Hall, where Husker fans shop for all the top brands in Nebraska merchandise. Mention Volleyball State to save 15% or use promo code VOLLEYBALLSTATE when shopping online at alumnihall.comTo get more from Volleyball State, including ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, newsletters, and more, become a subscriber of the I-80 Club Volleyball State tier today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!We're going back into the VAULT! In this episode, Mike'l Severe and Josh Peterson join Jack Mitchell for an early podcast in the first season run of the Jack Mitchell Podcast. It's a wide-ranging conversation, featuring stories from Mike'l's career, what led him to Omaha, and his first run at 1620 the Zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Mitchell declares that FOOTBALL SEASON is finally here! On his mind are the various preseason magazines and predictions he's seeing surrounding the Huskers. With no position groups listed in the top ten around the country, why does the national media still expect a year three bump? Him and Josh Peterson unpack all of that and try to find players and position groups they believe in for the 2025 season.Watch this episode on YouTube!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson runs down the losses from 60-51 before he welcomes Jack Mitchell to the podcast to dive into the games. It features the memorable end to the Mike Riley/Shawn Eichorst era, Minnesota beating Nebraska in a myriad of ways, and Jonathan Taylor bookending his career against Nebraska with a couple 200+ yard rushing days.Watch this episode on YouTube!Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head to here for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!After two weeks apart, the guys are back together for a Chat Sack edition of I-80 LIVE! After a recap of the debut of the Groin Kick Chronicles, they dive into questions regarding Jack's recent Walk of Shame, guests they'd like to interview, the best wins of the Groin Kick Era, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh and Jack go into the vault for one of the first episodes of Be Kind Husker Rewind! In honor of the Groin Kick Chronicles, and the 2018 Ohio State game coming in at 62nd in the rankings, they've released an old episode they thought they had lost about one of the biggest moral victory losses of the last decade. Plenty from this has assuredly aged terribly, but that's ok! 2019 didn't go how anyone wanted it to.For more from the first two episodes Groin Kick Chronicles, including rankings info, graphics, and highlights, go to Huskermax.com: Prologue. 70-61. Want access to bonus episodes of the I-80 Club, including everything from Volleyball State? Become a Patron today for just $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh welcomes his 1620 the Zone colleague, Matt McMaster, to the Saturday Morning Coffee Show for his I-80 Club debut! They dive into Nebraska football and the 2025 season, in particular Josh's recent HuskerMax column about reasons to doubt the Huskers can take the next step in 2025. In order, they tackle:Are we sure Dylan Raiola can take the next step? (10:56)How much regression should be baked into the defensive cake? (21:21)Are there difference makers on offense or defense? (33:03)Is the schedule as light as it seems on paper? (46:23)Can Nebraska finally close games out? (55:10)Plus, why 2025 needs to be a setup year to buy into Nebraska in 2026, special teams, and so much more!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson gives a list of the "most palatable" losses of the last decade before discussing each of the bottom ten with Jack Mitchell. Why were there so many Illinois and Ohio State games in this episode? How big of a surprise was it seeing that game at number 69? Or 66? They dive into it all with a tease to the next batch of games.Watch the second part of the episode on YouTube!Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head to HuskerMax.com for highlights from each game, Groin Kick Ratings, and so much more.The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.For more from the I-80 Club, including access to next week's episode, bonus episodes, and more, subscribe to the Patreon for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80clubThe Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Groin Kick Chronicles, a mathematical ranking of Nebraska's last 70 losses, from the 2014 Holiday Bowl against USC all the way to the 2024 loss in Iowa City vs. the Hawkeyes!Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell introduce their project and discuss why they decided to undertake such an idea, what the purpose of this is, and how they went about ranking the last 70 losses for Husker football.Want more info on the Groin Kick Chronicles? Head to HuskerMax.com for breakdowns of all seven categories, highlights, and more.Watch the second part of the podcast here!The Groin Kick Chronicles were recorded at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Script by Josh Peterson.Score, engineering, and production by Ian Aeillo.Video production by Ian Aeillo and Mike Stibbs.Special thanks to Matt Connolly, Eric Reidelbach, Jordan Schmidt, and the I-80 Club for their input on putting together the formula that became the Groin Kick Rating.For more from the I-80 Club, including access to next week's episode, bonus episodes, and more, subscribe to the Patreon for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80clubTo see highlights, lowlights, and Groin Kick Ratings for each and every game, head to HuskerMax.com!The Groin Kick Chronicles are an I-80 Club original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the first Groin Kick Chronicles episodes, a look back at how it all started: During the postgame show following Nebraska's loss to USC in November, Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson discussed the game. Jack laid out reasons the loss had all the hallmarks of a loss befitting of the era.And idea was born.The Groin Kick Chronicles premieres on Thursday, June 19th. For more from the series, become a Patron today: patreon.com/i80club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Omaha is at the center of the messy landscape of U.S. pro volleyball. We talk about it with journalist Rose Eveleth who wrote about this for Defector in early June. We also detail Nebraska's 2027 recruiting class, which filled up in a hurry this week. Plus, a quick look at Team USA trying to bounce back in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League.You can find Rose's story "The Battle for Professional Volleyball Has Officially Begun" here.Watch the episode here!To get more from Volleyball State, including ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, newsletters, and more, become a subscriber of the I-80 Club Volleyball State tier today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first ever episode of the Jack Mitchell Podcast! As a special bonus episode, here's Jack's conversation with Josh + friend of the I-80 Club Mike Schaefer that was recorded in 2019. Jack welcomes them to the pod to talk about their somewhat unlikely friendship that had developed, discuss being a fan and a media member, talk about how their public personas differ from their private ones, and play a round of Truth or Card!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membershipThe college season is two months away! What else are we doing but looking at early Final Four contenders? We break down our favorites to reach Kansas City in December with key returners, big losses, and the ever-present transfer portal. Plus, a few dark horse picks to keep an eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Josh and Jack relive one of the more glorious wins (first halves?) in recent Husker memory when they turn on the DOMINATING win by Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers in the second game of the 2024 season. How did things go so right in the first half? What the hell went wrong in the second? And should it tell us anything about the program moving into year three? All that and more!Video edited by Matt Callaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a preview of the upcoming Groin Kick Chronicles, Jack and Josh start another weekend pod by diving into the latest news surrounding college sports; players can now get paid by universities. What does it mean for things moving forward? Is it actually solving the problem? And will it hurt or help college sports?They also discuss the Nebraska camp scene and their lack of interest in it. Plus, Trayvis Hunter? It's the Saturday Morning Coffee Show!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Josh and Jack dive into all the proposed changes coming to CFB and try to figure out:Is it good for the sport?Is it good for Nebraska?Does any of this matter?Plus, some talk about the upcoming Groin Kick Chronicles and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh and Jack start the weekend off with their Saturday staple, which is now free for all! They begin the pod by diving into the news about kickoff times, which leads to Jack being triggered by the notion that Nebraska needs to "earn" good kickoff times. Do people believe that? Are they right? They dive into it all. (6:56) Later, they unpack Josh's recent HuskerMax column and his reasons to be excited for the 2025 Huskers. Where is he right and does too much of the Emmett Johnson hype rely on the offensive line? Plus, what would a list of "five reasons to doubt the 2025 Huskers" look like? (40:45) They finish the episode with a little Husker baseball talk.Did you enjoy the episode? To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Josh and Jack kick off the I-80 Club Summer Tour with their first ever draft! Mike Schaefer and John Bishop join them to pick 28 games, one each from the Tom Osborne, Frank Solich, Bill Callahan, Bo Pelini, Mike Riley, and Matt Rhule eras. They each have their own strategy. How well did it work? Find out as they figure out which of the four has the best roster of games! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.