Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Schaefer

Mike is running late to his agreed upon speaking time with us, thoughts on black uniforms, questions he still has about the football team, and his thoughts on the Cleveland Guardians.

We're back from the weekend, updating you on everything going on in Lincoln. Tim Hruza updates us on local and national politics, and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 chats about Husker football preseason camp!

Matt chats with Mike about Nebraska's recruiting patterns and how the roster takes shape in the GM era of college athletics.

Are you buying into the potential of this offensive line or are you skeptical at all of it? Has your confidence level in Nebraska beating Cincinnati to open the season stayed the same as it was before Fall camp or not? There's been a lot of buzz about TJ Lateef in camp so far…could he push for the No. 2 QB spot? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schaef joins The Grum to talk Nebraska Special teams!

The fellas discuss socks, polos, hats, Will Smith movies, and more before getting to Matt Rhule's obsession with his new punter, the other running backs, and more.

We're back after a storm-filled weekend in Eastern Nebraska. We give away a trip to the Huskers' season opener in Kansas City against Cincinnati. Plus Tim Hruza stops by to chat about Nebraska politics. And Mike Schaefer of Husker247 wraps up the first scrimmage of preseason camp!

Mike joins the show and has some thoughts about the defense being under the microscope as they find their identity in the first few weeks.

Nebraska football is working its way through the second week of fall camp as the season is only a handful of weeks away.  Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer talk through the Big Red Preview, which players stood out and various position groups that had good days at the open practice. Plus thoughts on Nebraska's recent media availability and were things sit at various competitions.  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

Schaef joins The Grum to talk about Nebraska and moving!

What did Schaefer think about the Huskers NOT starting the year ranked in the coaches poll, the open practice Saturday night in Lincoln, and what to make of the Twins sell-off.

We continue to celebrate the Pumpkin Spice Preview as we enjoy cool temps for one more day. Mike Schaefer of Husker247 stops by to chat about the Big Red Preview and the first week of fall practice. And Tim Hruza chats about eveything going on in local politics!

Mike joins the show fresh off of co-hosting yesterday. He can do it all!

Football season officially started and Husker247 is here to help breakdown the first day of media availability and where things sit early in fall camp. Conversation begins with a discussion of early season hope and excitement before it turns to the trenches where Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson breakdown some of the names making up the early first groups, walk through the feeling the staff has on each and more. From there the rest of of the roster is discussed as those two and Mike Schaefer discuss deep names, players who could emerge off the two-deep, why the defensive backfield is tough to predict and even the unique situation at quarterback where a true freshman could move up the depth chart fast.  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

Schaef joins The Grum to talk some Nebraska football!

Schaef is a busy man and worries that Creighton has too much influence on his family. He shares what's worth buying and selling from the Husker football depth as we're still in the early stages of preseason camp.

Schaefer shares his favorite Hulk Hogan memory. He talks Husker football recruiting, player personnel, and the lack of success in the NFL.

The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Friday to discuss Nebraska's appearance at Big Ten Media Days and what was learned with a scant few sleeps before the start of fall camp. Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talked through how Las Vegas as a media days site went and then what stood out from Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the rest of the representatives. Among the topics discussed were Nebraska's defensive line and the confidence Rhule has in a unit high on upside but lower on experience, Nebraska's running back picture and Raiola's leadership ahead of 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

Media Days are a wrap and we're on to Fall camp starting next week…is Schaefer confident in the D-line to rise up for the defense this Fall or still concerned? Matt Rhule says Nebraska should be able to win close games this year, which has been a problem in past years…what gives you most hope that they can stop losing in incredible fashion? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schaeef shares his takes from Media Days!

Schaefer reveals his one man Big Ten poll, his disdain for Indiana, why Michigan continues to get the benefit of the doubt, and his takes on Scottie Scheffler winning another major.

We come back from the weekend and chat about another entrant in the District 2 House of Representatives race. Plus Tim Hruza stops by to break down that and everything going on in local politics, and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 checks in ahead of tomorrow's Big Ten Media Days!

Mike joins the show with just under 6 weeks to go until Nebraska's opener in Kansas City and breaks down who we might see making an impact.

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to discuss the Most Indispensable Huskers list that's been running for a few weeks now.  Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer give context on how the list came together, which players stood out when the aggregate happened and much more. Then the trip goes from No. 25 to No. 11, discussing who could move up, who could move down and where some skepticism remains moving forward.  Finally Bruntz gives a brief update on Nebraska baseball's situation following the Major League Baseball Draft and who won't be returning or even arriving 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

We find out in real time that there is a problem with our phone system, Connor asks Producer Josh the questions he intended to ask Mike Schaefer.

We're back from the weekend and update you on all the latest news. Plus Tim Hruza stops by to talk local politics. And Mike Schaefer of Husker24/7 stops by to chat the week before Big Ten Football Media Days!

Gary poses his Twin Cities question to Schaef.

Scott Frost's comments at Big 12 Media Days went viral in Nebraska for seemingly continually taking a lack of blame or accountability for what went wrong with the Huskers…is there anyone out there who still wishes him the best? Jaidyn Doss enters the portal for Nebraska football…was he ever in the conversation of moving up the depth chart at all? Show Sponsored by MDIWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Penn State has offered 2027 Omaha Skutt safety Wyatt Liebentritt…where does Nebraska stand with him? DT Viliami Moala decommitted from Oregon and is hearing from Nebraska among other schools…do the Huskers have a chance or not? Show Sponsored by MDIWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schaef joins The Grum to talk some Huskers and Scott Frost.

Mike wonders if he should download the newest version of NCAA Football 26, where recruiting stands after the Huskers lose a recruit to Iowa, whether or not the in-state recruiting is an issue for Matt Rhule, and Claude Mpouma's development potential.

We're back from the 4th of July weekend and update you on everything that happened. Plus Tim Hruza stops by to chat about local politics, including Brett Lindstrom announcing his candidacy for the 2nd District House seat. Plus Mike Schaefer of Huskers247 wraps up a busy June of Nebraska Football recruiting!

Matt Rhule has lost 17 straight games to ranked teams…how does he get a pass for that? Also, no game show today so it's Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what does Bill have for us? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We saw Schaefer briefly yesterday, and he's back today…is there any validity to ESPN's assessment that Nebraska “whiffed” in June recruiting? Which of the recruits picked up in the last week is the most impressive get for Matt Rhule and Nebraska? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schaef has the latest recruiting updates. He joins to Grum to break down the recent Husker football commits.

This week Mike Schaefer is joined by Josh Peterson as the two discuss Nebraska football's recruiting momentum and then what 2025 might have in store. Things start with recruiting as the two discuss Nebraska's additions along the offensive line and how the class has gone with a strong June after an icy cold spring.  Then they discuss Nebraska football's offseason, where this team could be sitting heading into Matt Rhule's third year and much more.  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

Schaefer updates us on what should be a big recruiting week for the Huskers, the return of the NCAA Basketball video game, and we discuss iCarly vs Lizzie McGuire.

We open a short week of work by discussing Congressman Don Bacon's decision to not run for re-election. We also chat with Tim Hruza about Bacon's decision and local politics. And we preview a busy week in Husker Football recruiting with Mike Schaefer of Husker247!

- Could he end up a 5-star? Husker247's Mike Schaefer stops by to discuss with Gary and Matt.

Schaef talks some 'Crootin!

Mike takes us through the remainder of the summer calendar, his thoughts on the College World Series, Matt Rhule's weekend with livestock, if we can expect more 2026 recruiting announcements this week, and more!

Husker247's Mike Schaefer stops by with a blunt assessment of Nebraska football's offseason recruiting.

Schaef's golfing later today, but first he did work.

Schaef stops by with thoughts on Nebraska and Big 10 recruiting.

It was a huge recruiting weekend for Nebraska, and we know of one commitment so far (Rex Waterman)…what's his scouting report and who might be next? What did you hear from recruits in terms of their overall impressions of how the weekend was at Memorial Stadium? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg McElroy says Nebraska could be a fringe Top 10 defense in the country this year…can you agree to that without knowing how the D-line will do without their big losses to the draft/graduation/transfer portal? CWS starts tomorrow in Omaha…is Schaefer as pissed as Bill about Arkansas/LSU playing the first game vs. each other? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Schaefer joins the show to discuss the battle at the boneyard tonight.

Is the Michigan game Nebraska's defining game of the season or is that too early to say something like that? Greg Sankey criticized Nebraska for dropping the Tennessee game…do you agree with his criticism? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Boneyard recruiting event weekend has finally arrived…how many official visitors are around this weekend in Lincoln? Is this the type of recruiting event that will have the attention of other schools around the country? Has anyone done something this big that you've seen or heard of around the country? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's full on recruiting season for college football as Nebraska is no different than anywhere else with big visit weekends and recruiting events going on now that it is June. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what is happening this weekend and with Nebraska football recruiting as they go through through the Hudl event happening, Nebraska's Battle at the Boneyard and the official visit weekend ahead. Get locked in as its going to be a fascinating month as the Huskers look to lock up players for the 2026 class and beyond. 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