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Seth McLaughlin joins Cole Cubelic on Cube Show to discuss his decision to transfer from Alabama to Ohio State where he won a national title and the Rimington Trophy. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his team's success, Coach Ryan Day, the leadership dynamics within the locker room, and the impact of NIL on college football. Seth shares insights into his recruitment process, the transition to a new program, and the challenges of managing social media pressure as a player, including why he won't let anyone affect the way he views Alabama. He also highlights the unique offensive philosophy of Chip Kelly and looks ahead to his future in the NFL. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: FANATICS: Go to https://www.fanatics.live/ref/pizza-pulls BLUE DELTA JEANS: Top of the line, custom denim. Go to bluedeltajeans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GDP Script/ Top Stories for December 13th Publish Date: December 13th From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, December 13th and Happy Birthday to Ted Nugent. ***12.13.24 - BIRTHDAY – TED NUGENT*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett County Unveils Western Gwinnett Pathway New Kroger Opens At Martins Chapel Marketplace In Lawrenceville Collins Hill Grad Travis Hunter the Big Winner at College Football Awards All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Gwinnett County Unveils Western Gwinnett Pathway Gwinnett County officials celebrated the opening of the Western Gwinnett Pathway, a five-mile trail connecting Duluth and Suwanee, as part of the Trails Master Plan. This pathway aims to link several cities, including Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and Sugar Hill, with potential expansion to Buford. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson emphasized the importance of diverse mobility options, while Suwanee Mayor Jimmy Burnette and Duluth Mayor Greg Whitlock praised the project for enhancing connectivity and community vibrancy. Since adopting the Trails Master Plan, nearly 40 miles of trails have been completed, with another 40 miles in progress. The $14 million project, partially funded by a $7 million sales tax, also plans to connect to the Loop Trail. STORY 2: New Kroger Opens At Martins Chapel Marketplace In Lawrenceville Kroger celebrated the grand opening of its new store at Martins Chapel Marketplace in Lawrenceville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, performances by Archer High School's band, chorus, and cheerleaders, and a photo robot for holiday memories. The event featured a "Feed the Human Spirit Hour" promotion, offering free groceries to a customer each hour for five hours. This 123,000-square-foot store, Kroger's first new Gwinnett County location since 2011, represents a $40 million investment and includes a drive-through pharmacy, fuel center, and various departments. The store's mural, by Atlanta artist Helen Choi, highlights Lawrenceville's community and heritage. Kroger also made donations to local schools and a food pantry. STORY 3: Collins Hill Grad Travis Hunter the Big Winner at College Football Awards Collins Hill grad Travis Hunter's accolades grew significantly during ESPN's College Football Awards Show. The Colorado Buffaloes star won the Walter Camp Player of the Year, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Biletnikoff Award, adding to his Paul Hornung Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy. Despite not being nominated for the Jim Thorpe Award, Hunter's season was remarkable, excelling on both offense and defense with 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 TDs, and 32 tackles with four interceptions. His defensive coverage was top-rated by Pro Football Focus. Hunter made history as the first player named to the Walter Camp All-American first team on both sides of the ball. Colorado will face BYU in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: 08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL STORY 4: Delta Community Awards Grants To Local Nonprofits — Including 2 In Gwinnett Delta Community Credit Union announced its 2025 Philanthropic Fund Program grant recipients, awarding $150,000 to 20 organizations supporting metro Atlanta children and families. Gwinnett County nonprofits Helping Other People Be Empowered (H.O.P.E.) and BlazeSports America received $7,500 and $5,000, respectively. Since 2014, Delta Community has invested over $1.3 million in nearly 250 nonprofits, impacting over 5.7 million people. CEO Hank Halter emphasized the program's role in community development. Grants were awarded based on alignment with the credit union's community investment strategy. Applications for 2026 grants open July 1, 2025. STORY 5: Gwinnett Road Rage Shooter Sentenced To Life In Prison Michael Charles Jackson, 61, was sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years without parole for the road-rage murder of Don Wardlaw in Gwinnett County. Jackson, who represented himself, was found guilty of multiple charges, including malice murder and firearm possession by a felon. The incident occurred in January 2022 when Wardlaw's car was found wrecked after being shot twice. Evidence showed Jackson's truck tailing Wardlaw before the crash. Jackson was arrested a week later, with police finding evidence linking him to the crime. Previously, Jackson had been convicted of murder in 1987 and disorderly conduct in 2016. Break 3: STORY 6: GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County — Dec. 13-15 Looking for weekend activities? Here are five local events to check out: 1. **Sugar Hill Holiday Celebration** - Visit cityofsugarhill.com for details. 2. **Cookies & Cocoa With Santa** - More info at duluthga.net. 3. **Lawrenceville Lights** - A free drive-through Christmas light display at Lawrenceville First UMC Campground, running Friday, Saturday, and Dec. 19-21 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit lvfirst.org/christmas for more. 4. **Winter Lantern Festival** - At Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, open until Jan. 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $16.99. More info at winterlanternfestival.com/atlanta. 5. **Netherworld Lights On Tour** - A unique haunted house experience in Stone Mountain on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Visit fearworld.com for details. STORY 7: Buford Grad Seth McLaughlin Wins Rimington Trophy as Nation's Top Center Despite a season-ending Achilles injury, Buford grad Seth McLaughlin received significant recognition, winning the Rimington Trophy as college football's top center. The Ohio State lineman, a graduate transfer from Alabama, excelled in 10 games, allowing no sacks and only four pressures in 207 pass-blocking snaps. McLaughlin, who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA while earning two undergraduate degrees, was also a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. His Ohio State teammate, Caleb Downs, and Clemson's Barrett Carter were finalists for major defensive awards. Break 4: Ingles Markets 2 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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On this week's episode, Ben & Drew say ‘good-bye' with the final episode of Wannabe Walk-Ons. Join us for an introspective look on their journey as they look back on the podcast, the2023 football season, and the Iowa game.What We Drank: 2 oz Three Chord Rimington Trophy Blend Whiskey, 1/2oz Simple Syrup, 4dashes Ango Bitters, Orange Peel Expression, and a CherryFollow Wannabe Walk-Ons on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WannabeWalkOns. Send us your beer recommendations by visiting WannabeWalkOns.com.Three Chord Bourbon - ThreeChordBourbon.com‘Wannabe Walk-Ons - A Nebraska Football & Craft Beer Fan Podcast' is a proud member of the Hurrdat Sports Network.For more information on the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild visit Nebraska.beer!Thanks for listening and Drink Big Red!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Coyle makes another big time hire for Minnesota sports with new Volleyball coach Keegan Cook. Why the Gophers are set up for long term success.Which Gophers football players are set for Pro Prep Bowl Games in the 2022 season.John Michael Schmitz was absolutely robbed of the Rimington Trophy and why it sets a bad precedent for top players to transfer to blue blood programs!On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses the new hire by Mark Coyle. Kane also discusses why the Rimington snub for John Michael Schmitz isn't good for college football.Follow Us on Twitter:Kane Rob - @4KaneRobVideoLocked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more.UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more.Omaha SteaksOmaha Steaks is a gift from the heart – a gift that will be remembered with every unforgettable bite. Order with complete confidence today knowing you're ordering the very best. Visit OmahaSteaks.com use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Coyle makes another big time hire for Minnesota sports with new Volleyball coach Keegan Cook. Why the Gophers are set up for long term success. Which Gophers football players are set for Pro Prep Bowl Games in the 2022 season. John Michael Schmitz was absolutely robbed of the Rimington Trophy and why it sets a bad precedent for top players to transfer to blue blood programs! On today's Locked On Golden Gophers, host Kane Rob, former collegiate football video coordinator and recruiting assistant, discusses the new hire by Mark Coyle. Kane also discusses why the Rimington snub for John Michael Schmitz isn't good for college football. Follow Us on Twitter: Kane Rob - @4KaneRobVideo Locked On Golden Gophers - @LOGoldenGophers   Email: LockedonGoldenGophers@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Upside Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Omaha Steaks Omaha Steaks is a gift from the heart – a gift that will be remembered with every unforgettable bite. Order with complete confidence today knowing you're ordering the very best. Visit OmahaSteaks.com use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We start out discussing Olu Oluwatimi winning the Rimington Trophy as well as Outland Trophy, and why that, even with him being a transfer, is endemic to how this team has been built, and what it means for the present and future. That said, enjoy the climb!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more.Omaha SteaksOmaha Steaks is a gift from the heart – a gift that will be remembered with every unforgettable bite. Order with complete confidence today knowing you're ordering the very best. Visit OmahaSteaks.com use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start out discussing Olu Oluwatimi winning the Rimington Trophy as well as Outland Trophy, and why that, even with him being a transfer, is endemic to how this team has been built, and what it means for the present and future. That said, enjoy the climb! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnCollege to learn more. Omaha Steaks Omaha Steaks is a gift from the heart – a gift that will be remembered with every unforgettable bite. Order with complete confidence today knowing you're ordering the very best. Visit OmahaSteaks.com use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout to get that EXTRA $30 OFF your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man of vision who has a proven record of championship success, head coach Nick Saban has returned the University of Alabama to the top of the college football landscape with his commitment to building the total program. After the victory over Clemson in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Saban joined Paul "Bear" Bryant as the only two coaches to win five national titles in the modern era. Beginning his 11th season in Tuscaloosa, Saban's uncompromising dedication to excellence in every phase of the program has resulted four national championships over the last seven years. A seven-time National Coach of the Year, Saban has achieved resounding success as a head coach and has earned a reputation as an outstanding tactician, leader, organizer and motivator. Those qualities have sparked impressive turnarounds at every stop of his career. Saban's consistent approach and disciplined leadership are the reasons his teams are known for exhibiting grit, determination and resilience, often overcoming adversity to achieve victory. Saban's 2016 squad completed an undefeated regular season for the first time since 2009 and secured the program's 26th SEC Championship – the third straight for the program – and the fourth in the last five years. The Tide defeated Washington in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (24-7), before dropping a stunning 34-31 game to Clemson in the CFP National Championship Game in Tampa, Fla. Alabama finished with a 14-1 record after defeating nine ranked teams and 11 teams that qualified for bowl games during the 2016 season. Alabama finished the year No. 2 in the national polls. Saban, who was named the SEC Coach of the Year and Munger Award National Coach of the Year (presented by the Maxwell Football Club), had five players earn first team All-America honors – Jonathan Allen, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Reuben Foster, Marlon Humphrey and Cam Robinson. Allen also captured the Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award, both of which go to the national defensive player of the year, and the Hendricks Award as the nation's top defensive end, while Foster won the Butkus Award that is given to the nation's best linebacker, and Robinson captured the Outland Trophy. The senior class posted a NCAA-record 51-6 record from 2013-16 and a 64-7 over the last six years which is also the best in NCAA annals.   Saban has compiled a 205-61-1 (.770) record as a college head coach and has gone 112-13 (.896) in the past nine seasons in Tuscaloosa, which includes a 64-8 (.889) mark in regular season conference play. In 2016, the Tide reached the 10-win milestone for the ninth consecutive season and won 11 or more games for the sixth straight year, which extended the conference record. Saban is 12-2 all time in conference or national championship games. Alabama has been ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll for at least one week for nine straight years, which broke the all-time record of seven established by Miami (1986-92). Alabama extended its streak of consecutive weeks in the AP Top 25 to 145 weeks, the longest in school history. The 2015 team secured the Crimson Tide's fourth national championship in the last seven years. They became the first team to win back-to-back Southeastern Conference Championships in 17 years (Tennessee, 1997-98) and were the only program to earn an invitation to each of the first two College Football Playoffs. Saban led his team to victories in the final 12 games of the season, including wins at No. 8 Georgia, at No. 9 Texas A&M, vs. No. 4 LSU, at No. 17 Mississippi State, against No. 18 Florida in the SEC Championship Game, vs. No. 3 Michigan State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl and over No. 1 Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The senior class won a school-record 50 games (50-6) over their four years with three SEC Championships and two national titles. The Crimson Tide featured Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, who also captured the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year and Doak Walker Award. Ryan Kelly won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center. Linebacker Reggie Ragland was a finalist for the Butkus Award, Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award, while A'Shawn Robinson was a finalist for Outland Trophy. The offensive line was also awarded the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the nation's toughest line. All four of the Tide's finalists garnered first team All-America honors, while Eddie Jackson was a second-team selection. Henry set school records for rushing yards (2,219), rushing touchdowns (28), rushing attempts (395) and all-purpose yardage (2,310). A trademark of Saban-coached teams, the Tide ranked among the nation's best on both sides of the ball, checking in at No. 1 in the country in rushing defense, No. 3 in total defense and scoring defense, and eighth in pass efficiency defense while averaging 199.9 rushing yards and 227.1 passing yards per game on offense. Special teams were also impressive in 2015 with Cyrus Jones setting the SEC record with four punt returns for touchdowns and place-kicker Adam Griffith connecting on 23 of his final 28 field goals. Saban's on-side kick call in the national championship game proved key, propelling the Crimson Tide to the program's 16th national title. In the classroom, the numbers were just as astounding, as UA had a nation-leading 29 graduates on the roster for the bowl game including three players with their master's degree in hand. He is the first coach to win back-to-back BCS national championships and has won five titles in his last 11 years of coaching college football. Saban is one of three college coaches in the poll era (since 1936) to win three national championships in four years, joining Frank Leahy of Notre Dame (1946-47, 1949) and Tom Osborne of Nebraska (1994-95, 1997). He is also just the second (Leahy) to win four titles in seven years. He is the second coach in the poll era to win at least five national championships (Paul "Bear" Bryant). Saban, the 2014 Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year, led the Crimson Tide to the top seed in the first College Football Playoff at the 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl, Alabama's 24th SEC Championship and a 12-2 record. Alabama won its final eight games to earn a spot in the playoff, including a closing gauntlet that included wins at No. 14 LSU, over No. 1 Mississippi State, against No. 15 Auburn and versus No. 14 Missouri in the SEC Championship. The 2014 senior class finished with a 48-6 record over four years and went to four straight New Year's Six Bowls, including national championships in 2011 and 2012. The Crimson Tide featured Heisman Trophy finalist and UA's first-ever Biletnikoff Award winner Amari Cooper and Nagurski Trophy and Thorpe Award finalist Landon Collins. Along with Cooper and Collins, Ray Guy Award finalist punter JK Scott, linebacker Trey DePriest and offensive guard Arie Kouandjio garnered first team All-America honors. SEC Championship Game MVP Blake Sims set school records for total offense (3,837 yards) and passing yards (3,487), while Cooper established UA marks in every receiving category. The Tide ranked among the nation's best on both sides of the ball, checking in at No. 6 in the country in scoring defense and 15th overall in scoring offense. In the classroom, Alabama had 22 graduates on the roster for the bowl game (tied for the most in the nation) and seven players with their master's degree in hand (first in the nation). Saban led the 2013 Alabama team to the Allstate Sugar Bowl, making a sixth straight New Year's bowl appearance and the third straight in a BCS bowl. That senior class posted a remarkable record of 60-7 over their last five years with four bowl wins and three national titles. Their record in the classroom was just as impressive as 28 Crimson Tide graduates took the field for the bowl matchup with Oklahoma. Senior quarterback AJ McCarron was named a first team All-American, won the Maxwell and Unitas Awards, and finished as the runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting while directing one of the most productive offenses in school history. On the other side of the ball, senior linebacker C.J. Mosley took home Alabama's third Butkus Trophy and earned All-America honors for the second straight year as he led a defense that entered the bowl game ranked second nationally in fewest points allowed. Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio joined McCarron and Mosley as first team All-Americans. Alabama remained at the forefront of the college football world in 2012 with an explosive offense and a retooled defense that maintained its place as one of the most dominant units in the nation. The Crimson Tide won the program's 23rd SEC championship (the most in league history) with a victory over Georgia that propelled Alabama into the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game, where they soundly defeated Notre Dame by a score of 42-14 to earn the school's 15th national title. For his efforts following the season, Saban was named the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year, his third such honor in his previous four years. Under Saban's guidance, Alabama boasted a 978 APR score that ranked 11th nationally in 2012 and second in the SEC. The Crimson Tide also had a 75 percent graduation rate, which was among the best in the nation. The Alabama defense led the nation in rush defense (76.4 ypg), total defense (250.0 ypg), and scoring defense (10.9 ppg) in 2012. The Tide offense ranked 12th nationally in scoring at 38.7 points per game, 16th nationally in rushing at 227.5 yards per game and set a school record with 542 points scored in 2012. The Crimson Tide featured four first team All-Americans in 2012, including two along the offensive line in center Barrett Jones and left guard Chance Warmack. A pair of defensive standouts also earned All-America honors in cornerback Dee Milliner and Mosley. Jones captured the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation's best center, and the prestigious Campbell Award, as the student-athlete who best combined performance on the field, success in the classroom and service away from the field. The 2012 senior class set school and SEC records for wins, while garnering a 49-5 record since 2009, a mark that tied Nebraska's NCAA record 49 wins from 1994-97. It also broke the Cornhuskers' record (60 wins from 1993-97) for the most major college football victories in a five-year period with 61 (2008-12). The 2011 squad produced one of the most dominant defenses in the history of college football and captured Alabama's 14th national championship with a 21-0 victory over LSU in the BCS National Championship Game. The Tide defense led the nation in all major categories, becoming the second team since national statistics have been compiled, and the first since 1986 (Oklahoma), to accomplish that feat. UA allowed only 8.2 points per game, 183.6 total yards, 72.2 rushing yards, 111.5 passing yards and an 83.7 pass efficiency defense. Alabama finished with a 12-1 record. Saban's 2011 senior class won 48 games over the span of four seasons (2008-11). Seven members of the 2011 Crimson Tide (including five on defense) were recognized as first team All-Americans by major media outlets, while Jones took home Alabama's third Outland Trophy and Heisman Trophy finalist Trent Richardson received the Tide's first Doak Walker Award. The team was recognized with the Disney Spirit Award, which was presented to snapper Carson Tinker, for the team's response in the community following a tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011. Jones also received the ARA Sportsmanship Award and the Wuerffel Trophy. Saban's efforts earned him the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. The Tide also had extensive success in the classroom with 38 SEC Academic Honor Roll selections (a league record) and produced one Academic All-American in Jones. Despite a young roster that listed only eight scholarship seniors, the 2010 Alabama team finished with its third consecutive 10-win season following a dominant 49-7 win over Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl. Five players were named first team All-SEC by either the AP or the league coaches, while six more earned second team All-SEC honors. Most impressively, two players (quarterback Greg McElroy and Jones) were named first team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans, which marked two consecutive years in which Alabama boasted two of the three CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans in the SEC. McElroy, the ESPN Academic All-American of the Year, was named a National Football Foundation National-Scholar-Athlete as a finalist for the Campbell Trophy. The 2009 season at Alabama turned out to be one of the most memorable in program history, as the Tide compiled a perfect 14-0 mark and won the 2009 BCS National Championship by defeating Texas, 37-21, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Alabama earned a spot in the title game with a resounding 32-13 win over defending national champion Florida in the SEC Championship Game, as the Tide moved to No. 1 in both major polls. The SEC championship was the program's 22nd. On Dec. 12, 2009, more history was made for both Alabama and Saban when running back Mark Ingram became the first Heisman Trophy winner for both. Saban's 2009 squad also was prominent when it came to other honors, as Rolando McClain received the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and six players earned first-team AP All-America status — a college football record. After the perfect 2009 season concluded, Saban was presented with the first Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. In addition to the on-field success, the 2009 Tide active roster featured a nation's-best 13 players who had already graduated. That number increased to 22 players with degrees for the bowl game. Saban's first Alabama team finished 7-6 in 2007, but the 2008 season saw a vastly improved squad take the field. Saban's influence had taken hold in Tuscaloosa and – behind a small and united senior class along with a talented group of newcomers – the Tide returned to national prominence. Alabama developed a reputation as the most physical football team in the country and methodically dominated the competition. Saban produced the largest win increase from year one to year two in school history, as the Tide went from a seven-win team in 2007 to 12 wins in 2008. Alabama swept through the 2008 regular season schedule with a 12-0 record, moving to No. 1 in all of the polls and capturing the SEC Western Division Championship before falling late to Florida in a hard-fought SEC Championship Game. The team's efforts earned them a trip to the Allstate Sugar Bowl for the 13th time in school history. Saban was named the 2008 Home Depot Coach of the Year at the ESPN Awards Show and won several other national coach-of-the-year honors including the FWAA/Eddie Robinson, Associated Press, Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Liberty Mutual. Lessons learned from the 2007 season – which was capped with a win over Colorado in the Independence Bowl – no doubt carried into spring and summer preparations for the 2008 run. The win also continued an impressive streak for Saban as he has yet to have a losing season as a college head coach. Of the six losses in 2007, none was by more than seven points. In addition to an improvement in the win column from the year prior, the 2008 signing class was rated by many analysts as the best in the country. Off the field, the focus on academics by Saban and his staff made an immediate impact, as the 2007 team put together one of the finest academic fall semesters in school history. The freshman class set a solid foundation for their future at Alabama as they led the way with an impressive combined grade-point average of 3.10 in the fall. Before arriving in Tuscaloosa, Saban's most recent college head coaching stint was a five-season run at LSU that produced a record of 48-16 (.750), one national championship (2003), two Southeastern Conference championships, three SEC Western Division championships, and a 3-2 record in bowl games with two Sugar Bowl victories and a Peach Bowl win. LSU constructed a 28-12 (.700) record against SEC opponents under Saban's guidance. He was named the 2003 National Coach of the Year by the Associated Press and earned both the Paul W. "Bear" Bryant National Coach of the Year Award and the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award by the Football Writers Association of America. Saban was named SEC Coach of the Year twice (by The Birmingham News in 2001 and by the Associated Press in 2003) while at LSU. Saban took over the Alabama program after serving two seasons at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. Saban's teams showed marked improvement over the unit he inherited. Taking over a team that finished 4-12 in 2004, Saban led the 2005 Dolphins to a 9-7 record, the third-biggest turnaround in the NFL that season and the second-highest victory turnaround for a Dolphins team in any non-strike season. Most impressively, the Dolphins finished 2005 on a six-game winning streak to end the year, the longest streak in the NFL that season. Prior to his stint at Miami, Saban's impact on the LSU program transcended the success on the field. His commitment to building the total program, placing education first and instilling discipline with responsibility on and off the field transformed the Tigers into a force on the national stage. LSU produced 84 Academic All-SEC honorees in Saban's five seasons, including 25 members of the 2003 national championship squad. LSU's graduation rate for football players improved dramatically under his watch and two players – offensive tackle Rodney Reed (2002 and 2003) and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger (2004) – earned first team Academic All-America honors. Linebacker Bradie James earned a postgraduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation (2003). Saban also spearheaded a $15 million fundraising effort to construct a new academic center for student-athletes at LSU, and he and his players were active in community involvement in the Baton Rouge area, taking part in community service projects, visiting schools to mentor children, and taking time to visit local hospitals on a regular basis. More than 50 of Saban's LSU players earned their college degrees, in addition to 28 who were selected in the NFL draft (seven in both 2004 and 2006). Named head coach at LSU on Nov. 30, 1999, Saban led an immediate turnaround of a program that had suffered through seven losing seasons during the 1990s. His 48 victories over five seasons ranked third among Division I-A head coaches during that time. Saban, Paul Dietzel and current LSU head coach Les Miles are the only coaches in the program's history to post multiple 10-win seasons. Saban, Dietzel and Bernie Moore are the only head coaches in Tiger history to win two SEC titles. Saban's 2000 Tigers rebounded from two straight losing seasons to post an 8-4 record, capped by a 31-20 win over No. 15 Georgia Tech in the Peach Bowl. Victories over Tennessee and Mississippi State highlighted that season, along with a key road win at Ole Miss. The 2001 Tigers improved to 10-3 overall and won the program's first outright SEC title since 1986 with a 31-20 win over second-ranked Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game. An impressive second half against the Volunteers was a trademark of Saban's coaching acumen, as LSU outscored the Vols 21-3 in the final half to erase a 17-10 deficit. They won the game despite the absence of starting quarterback Rohan Davey and running back LaBrandon Toefield. Sparked by one of the most prolific offenses in the nation, a unit that averaged 451.5 yards per game, the Tigers capped the 2001 season with a 47-34 defeat of Big Ten champion Illinois in the Sugar Bowl, LSU's first victory in a New Year's Day bowl game since 1968. Stifling defense was the trademark of the 2002 Tigers. LSU posted an 8-5 record and a second straight New Year's Day bowl appearance. The Tigers, who faced Texas in the Cotton Bowl, held opponents to under 275 yards per game through the season's first six games and scored a school-record 30 or more points in six straight games. LSU just missed winning a second consecutive SEC West title, as a last-minute comeback by Arkansas in the regular-season finale prevented LSU from another appearance in the SEC Championship Game. That LSU team overcame the midseason loss of starting quarterback Matt Mauck, free safety Damien James and Toefield in successive weeks to make a run at an SEC Western Division title. Saban's philosophy of "out of yourself and into the team" paid huge dividends in 2003. The Tigers produced a 13-1 record, won their second SEC championship and earned the school's second national championship with a squad that was among the nation's most dominant on both sides of the line of scrimmage. The LSU offense scored a school-record 475 points (33.9 per game) while holding 13 of 14 opponents to fewer than 20 points. LSU's defense ranked first nationally in points allowed per game (11.0) and total defense (252.0 yards per game). After a 7-1 start, LSU ended the season with six dominating victories by an average margin of 35-10. An impressive 34-13 victory over Georgia in the 2003 SEC title game paved LSU's way to an appearance in the BCS Championship Game against top-ranked Oklahoma. The Tigers produced a dominant defensive effort against the Sooners in the Sugar Bowl, limiting the Sooners to 154 yards of total offense in a 21-14 victory. Saban's final LSU team in 2004 overcame the loss of 13 players from the 2003 squad who went on to NFL rosters, posting a 9-3 record while producing the SEC's best rushing offense (200.7 yards per game). The Tiger defense ranked third nationally during the regular season in total defense (249.9 yards per game) and passing defense (145.4 yards per game), allowing only 15.9 points per contest. Over its final six games, the 2004 LSU defense allowed only 12 points in the second half on the way to a berth in the Capital One Bowl against Iowa – LSU's fourth consecutive January bowl berth (a first for the Tiger program). Saban served as head coach at Michigan State from 1995-99, his second stint at the East Lansing school as he also spent 1983-87 as the Spartans' defensive coordinator/secondary coach. After playing in only one bowl game in the previous four years, Michigan State made four postseason appearances in Saban's five years at the helm. Saban led MSU to a 34-24-1 (.585) record. In 1999, Saban led his final Spartans team to a No. 7 national ranking, finishing in a tie for second place in the Big Ten. The Spartans defeated Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in the same year for the first time since 1965 and recorded six wins at home for the first time since the 1912 season. The Spartans' performance that year landed them a spot in the Citrus Bowl. Michigan State led the Big Ten in rushing defense (77.0 ypg) and total defense (299.0 ypg) while ranking fifth nationally in rushing defense and 11th in total defense. The MSU offense averaged 31.0 points per game. Saban was the first coach in school history to put the Spartans in postseason bowl games in each of his first three seasons – as he led Michigan State to the Independence Bowl in 1995, the Sun Bowl in 1996 and the Aloha Bowl in 1997. Before Michigan State, Saban spent four seasons (1991-94) as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Bill Belichick. The Browns went from allowing the most points (462) in the NFL prior to Saban's arrival to allowing the fewest points (204) in the league in 1994, the sixth-fewest points surrendered in NFL history at the time. In each of Saban's four years guiding the Browns defense, they never permitted an average of more than 19.2 points per game. He built a reputation as one of the finest defensive coaches in the league and also was heavily involved in the team's player personnel and scouting process. Saban's first head coaching position came at the University of Toledo in 1990, as he guided the Rockets to a record of 9-2 that year, finishing as co-champions of the Mid-American Conference. The Rockets ranked among the NCAA leaders in both total defense (12th at 284.8 ypg) and scoring defense (16th at 16.2 ppg) and missed posting an undefeated record by a mere five points. Saban joined Toledo after serving as secondary coach with the Houston Oilers for two seasons under Jerry Glanville (1988-89), his first NFL coaching position. He quickly made an impact on the Oilers defense, as the team's secondary tied for fourth in the AFC in 1988 with 21 interceptions and then tied for second in the conference in 1989 with 22 picks. In his first stint at Michigan State, Saban served as secondary coach and defensive coordinator under George Perles from 1983-87. Saban played an integral part in helping the Spartans make three postseason bowl appearances, including a Big Ten championship in 1987 and a 20-17 victory over Southern California in the 1988 Rose Bowl. Michigan State led the nation in rushing defense in 1987, (61.2 ypg) and ranked second in scoring defense (12.4 ppg). A native of Fairmont, W. Va., Saban is a 1973 graduate of Kent State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He earned a master's degree in sports administration from Kent State in 1975. Born Oct. 31, 1951, Saban and his wife, the former Terry Constable, have two children, Nicholas and Kristen. They have been married for 44 years and are enjoying the company of their granddaughter, Amélie, a daughter-in-law Kelsé and son-in-law Adam Setas. Saban co-authored "Tiger Turnaround" in 2001, documenting his first two years at LSU. He then co-authored "How Good Do You Want to Be?" in 2005, a book that offers real-life principles for success at work and at home. In addition to their work as fundraisers for LSU's Student-Athlete Academic Center, the Sabans supported several charitable and civic projects in Louisiana. The largest of those efforts was with the Children's Miracle Network, for which Terry and Nick Saban raised more than $100,000 per year. At Michigan State, the Sabans started the Nick's Kids Foundation, which they have continued in Tuscaloosa, a vibrant example of their continuing concern for disadvantaged children. Since Nick and Terry arrived in Tuscaloosa, nearly $6 million has been distributed to students, teachers and children's causes at over 150 charities through the Nick's Kids Foundation. The Sabans also have played a big role in tornado relief efforts in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding areas. Immediately following the devastating storm on April 27, 2011, Nick and Terry visited shelters where they paid for and served meals to those in need. Through Nick's Kids, the Sabans joined with Project Team Up and Habitat for Humanity in helping to rebuild 15 homes lost in the tornado. After the Crimson Tide's 16th national championship in 2015, the Sabans began work on the 16th Habitat for Humanity home. With support and donations from the Sabans, St. Francis Catholic Church broke ground on the Saban Catholic Student Center. In receiving the 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, Saban was awarded a $50,000 gift at the A-Day Game. He designated the gift for Nick's Kids, as well as an additional $20,000 gift for The University of Alabama scholarship fund. In June of 2008, the Sabans announced a $1 million gift to benefit Alabama's first-generation scholarship program. The gift has a special meaning to the Sabans, as both Nick and Terry were first-generation graduates.

The consensus All-American and Rimington Trophy winner, Tyler Linderbaum, was the 25th overall pick by the Ravens and head coach John Harbaugh. Dane Belton went to the Giants in the 4th round, and several other Hawkeyes have opportunities to make rosters as free agents. Kirk Ferentz coached players always have a shot because they are coached in a pro system, and Iowa develops players. The basketball Hawks had a player come back from the portal and got a commitment from a high potential guard from Rock Island.

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Nebraska has some new names selling its product.  Fans are excited to see what new Offensive Coordinator Mark Whipple and Offensive Line Coach Donovan Raiola bring to the Huskers. But, unfortunately, time might not be on their side as it's pretty clear that Scott Frost has one more season to right the Big Red Ship after a 3-9 season and the team's fifth straight without a bowl game.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice have a deep conversation about the new assistant coaches and what it means to recruit players. Nebraska's recruiting class is at or near the bottom of the Big 10 Conference if you believe the rankings. For a quicker turnaround to happen, watch the Transfer Portal become a source of proven and unproven talent Nebraska uses to start the rebuild.  Let's be honest.  Nobody knows how this is going to play out.  When Bill Moos hired Scott Frost and Fred Hoiberg, they have considered grand slam hires. But, unfortunately, both head coaches have failed to live up to their hype, and as Dr. Rob and Travis discuss in this episode, basketball is in a lot worse shape than football!  Do you want to hang out with Dr. Rob and Travis? Join them on Friday, December 17, at Barley's Bar, located at 114 West Broadway in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  They will be recording a podcast on location and hanging out with Circa Sports Iowa! Yes, you can legally bet on sports in Iowa, so why not cross the river for some fun?  Download the Circa Sports app, fund it and get a free drink and some Circa merch!  All the fun starts at 3:00. Dr. Rob and Travis will be on location around 6:00 and start recording their podcast around 7:00.  After listening to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? The more people who like this show, the more people will see it. Also, would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

There's always next year. Really, what else can you say? Nebraska finishes the regular season 3-9, it's worst since the 1961 season. The only wins the Huskers were able to muster up in 2021: Fordham Buffalo Northwestern Eight of Nebraska's nine losses were by 8-points or less. This has led many people to say Nebraska is the best 3-9 team in the country.  Let's be honest, there is no such thing as 3-9 is just that, 3-9.  Ont this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice talk about the season-ending loss to Iowa and it followed the script for the entire season of disappointment and what-ifs.  Yes, there's always next year, but will one more year be enough for Scott Frost? Listen to hear what Doctor Rob has to say.  Additionally, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made by Scott Frost in a short amount of time.  He needs to fill the assistant coaching vacancies, Adrian Martinez needs to decide if he's coming back, and oh yes, there's recruiting.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

The yearly showdown we wait patiently until the last game of the season for.  The Hero's Game as Nebraska takes on Iowa. Or for you regular listeners to this podcast, Rob (Nebraska) vs. Travis (Iowa).  The Huskers have lost five-in-a-row and will not be going to a bowl game.  However, Nebraska has been competitive in every one of the five losses and could have won the game in many cases. This includes the most recent loss, 35-28 at Wisconsin on Saturday. Bad special teams, interceptions, and horrendous officiating keep Nebraska fans infuriated.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice take friendly shots at each other about this week's game. The early line has Nebraska a 4-point favorite despite having a losing record and Iowa having nine wins.  How about this, a Husker fan that graduated from the University of Iowa. Centris Federal Credit Union President and CEO Steve Swanstrom stops by and tells us how he ended up in Iowa City despite wanting to go to school in Lincoln. Yet, his loyalty has never wavered.  We also transition the conversation into the duties of a CEO and how running a large organization is very similar to running a Big 10 football program.  There are similarities and as Steve explained, the more you do it, the better you get at it.  The difference, coaches in many cases don't have the luxury of time to learn as they go.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

One of the many changes in the Husker football program over the past week is the revelation that when Scott Frost hires a new Offensive Coordinator, he will be handing over the play-calling duties to the new OC. What does Dr. Rob Zatechka think about this change?  You will find out by listening to this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy.  We don't talk a lot about the changes on the Husker staff; we covered that last week in a live stream.  If you missed that conversation, you can watch it by clicking the link below. CLICK HERE TO WATCH Also, Dr. Rob discusses the loss of JoJo Domann for the remainder of the season and the effect it will have on the last two games of the season, at Wisconsin and home against Iowa.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

As humans, we can convince ourselves of things as being true even when they aren't. For example, the narrative right now is that Nebraska is the best three-win team in the country. What does that even mean? Seriously, what does that mean? Saying that is just an excuse to feel good about losing close games.  You can spin things any way you want, but the fact doesn't change that the Huskers are 3-7 on the season and 1-6 in the Big 10 Conference. So Nebraska is guaranteed to have a losing record again and miss a bowl game again.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka, and Travis Justice discuss the loss to Ohio State. The cold hard truth is that close doesn't count anymore. The only thing that matters now and the only things that count are wins. Until the Huskers start getting some, one, anything, it doesn't matter.  The Huskers have a bye week and then close the season against Wisconsin and Iowa. Win one or both and the narrative starts to change.  Lose both and it's going to be a long winter, spring, and summer.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

Is the end near for Scott Frost? Only Trev Alberts knows that answer, but it is starting to feel like the perfect candidate for the Nebraska job 4-years ago is not so perfect after all.  Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice just happened to have on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 while recording this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy. There's a scene a the end of the movie that resembles Nebraska football these days.  Lucious Malfoy carried the torch for Lord Voldemort until he realized the torch was going to go out. So Lucious, his wife Narcissa, and son Draco snuck out of Hogwarts during the final battle to save their own lives and any dignity they had left. Four years ago, the Nebraska media was a lot like the Malfoy family. They believed in Scott Frost and have pushed his agenda and approach to rebuild a program. But, unfortunately, after Nebraska lost to Purdue yesterday, those same disciples are turning into modern-day Judas'.  Just read what they all had to say. Their words are the epitome of getting on the lifeboat before the ship sinks, much like Joeseph Bruce Ismay.  Dirk Chatelain Tom Shatel Sam McKewon Steve Sipple Mitch Sherman We get it; the Athletic Director should never take the lead from the media. But these voices are prominent. They have been around the program for a long time; they've seen coaches come and go. Just like they did with Frank Solich, Bill Callahan, Bo Pelini, and Mike Riley. So when these voices turn on a head coach and run for cover, it's a pretty good indicator that the end is near.  Fans flocked out of Memorial Stadium by the thousands with 10-minutes to go in the game against Purdue.  Adrian Martinez threw four interceptions, and the defense was gassed because it couldn't stop the run and was on the field for over 38 minutes of a 60-minute game.  In this podcast, we go in deeper into the postgame news conference of Scott Frost.  It lasts just around 8-minutes. But, as we find out, that's a lot longer than Frost talked to the team after the game. He turned the motivational speech, or in this case, we have to stick together and get on the same page speech to the Captains.  There are three games left in the season. Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Odds are Nebraska will lose two of the three, if not all of them meaning they will miss out on a bowl game for the fifth straight year. The longest streak since the late '50s and early '60's when the program was in shambles.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

A couple of weeks ago Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts mentioned on Sports Nightly that the turf at Memorial Stadium needed to be replaced. A caller asked him if he would consider natural grass.  Trev gave it some thought and said he would explore the idea. On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice go on a natural grass expedition. We talk to Brad Jakubowski. Brad is a Grand Island native, worked at the University of Nebraska, and is now an instructor of Plant Science at Penn State. He's pro grass and has good reason to be. If you are worried that Nebraska won't be able to have large stadium concerts like Garth Brooks, don't be.  Brad explains why.  As you will find out, grass technology has made a lot of improvements in the last 20-years.  Before our conversation about grass, Dr. Rob and Travis talk about the bye week and the upcoming game with Purdue.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.  

It does look like a broken record. The same mistakes that plague the Huskers for the last several seasons continue to haunt them.  They come at the worst times in a game, and the errors are so costly there's just no way to recover from them. A lot of you are so passionate and write us emails every week seeking the answers. But, unfortunately, Dr. Rob wants you to know there are no easy answers.  Should Nebraska have kicked a field goal on 4th and short or go for it?  Will Adrian Martinez ever make a play late in the game to give the Huskers a win? Or better yet, why does he keep making bad decisions with the game on the line?  Will Adrain Martinez be the quarterback at Nebraska next season, or will he enter the transfer portal?  Is Scott Frost the head coach at Nebraska next year?  All good questions with no easy answers, but we address them all on this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

There is no doubt that Nebraska is improving. The close losses are proof; it has lost to three teams currently ranked in the top ten by 13 points. So we know the Huskers can "play" with some of the best countries. However, what we don't know yet is if Nebraska can beat the top-level teams. There will be more opportunities as two more teams are currently ranked in the top ten, #6 Ohio State and #2 Iowa on the schedule.  On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob hits the sauce hard! Close losses will make you drink! The more he consumes, the more he unloads on the following: Turnovers Penalties Big 10 Officiating To go or not go for a field goal What is now a MUST win situation vs. Minnesota After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

This week's episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy is a social experiment. Do Husker fans like hearing about the negative? Or are they more focused on the positive?  For the past several weeks, the downloads of this podcast have been at record numbers. Of course, in years past, we always see an uptick in listens when the Huskers lost.  But how about when they win? Well, Nebraska just played one of its most complete games in years. So will people take the time to listen to what Doctor Rob Zatechka has to say?  We hope so because he has a lot of good things today, especially about the adjustments on the offensive line. Dr. Rob also digs into a couple of key statistics to the Husker's success against Northwestern. The key moving forward? I'll give it away, consistency.  Up next for the Huskers, 9th ranked Michigan. The Wolverines are winning, and their head coach Jim Harbaugh is keeping a pretty low profile. Michigan's defense is stout, a will be an actual test for a Nebraska offense that appears to have found its stride.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. But, unfortunately, Nebraska keeps making the same mistakes week in and week out, and it produces similar if not the same result... losses. Turnovers Penalties Special Teams Mistakes Poor Offensive Line Play On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss the latest broken record for the Huskers, a 23-20 overtime loss at Michigan State. Nebraska should have and could have won the game, but the mistakes listed above come back to haunt them again.  How do you fix it? Dr. Rob's diagnosis is not an easy one as he says it comes down to discipline, which is a reflection of the program's culture. He's not saying it can't be fixed; it's just hard to flip the switch like that in the middle of the season.  Dr. Rob also spends a lot of time discussing the offensive line. He says there may be a point when recruiting o-lineman that there is a level of diminishing returns. He's saying size really does matter! It's some insight that makes a lot of sense.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.  

It's easy to look at the Husker's 52-7 win over Fordham and think that all is right in the world. However, looking at the data, the numbers would indicate the ship is on the right track.  633 yards of total offense 34 first downs 12-19 on 3rd down conversions 4-4 on 4th down conversions Three interceptions But on this week's Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, former Husker All-American Dr. Rob Zatechka gives his official diagnosis. In his expert opinion, the win over the Rams was a false positive. Although Dr. Rob doesn't want you to be disheartened by what he thinks, he's all in favor of more testing. He believes the game against Buffalo on Saturday will give a better indication if Nebraska is improving. Even more so in the game in two weeks again, Oklahoma.  How did Dr. Rob come to his conclusion? First, he dove deep into the numbers and found some disturbing trends that might be overlooked. Also, he doesn't consider Fordham an elite FCS team, and the fact that it took until the 3rd quarter to put the Rams away for good raised some concerns.  Dr. Rob and Travis Justice know this should be a time to celebrate, but what is wrong with proceeding with caution? After all, Illinois, the team Nebraska lost to a week ago, got beat at home by Texas-San Antonio yesterday! A team from Conference USA!  I think it's safe to say the Illini's win over Nebraska was a false positive.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review? Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.

With roster cuts scheduled by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals made a move trading 2018 first-round draft pick Billy Price to the New York Giants for defensive lineman B.J. Hill and a 2022 conditional seventh-round draft choice. Price played in 32 games in 2019-20, starting eight games two seasons ago and only one last season after being selected out of Ohio State where he set school records for starts and consecutive starts. Originally a guard during his college career, Price moved to center his senior season and was named the Rimington Trophy winner as the nation's most outstanding center along with being a unanimous first-team All-American. With the return of Trey Hopkins from injury and the emergence of sixth-round pick Trey Hill out of Georgia, Price was going to be pressed to find a spot along what the Bengals hope will be an improved offensive line to protect quarterback Joe Burrow. Are the Bengals done?

Illinois 30 Nebraska 22. By now, you know the final score. So the reaction to losing the first game of Scott Frost's fourth season at Nebraska is not met with that much surprise or shock. But, sadly, as Coach Frost said himself after the game, it's the same movie.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss what went wrong vs. the Illini. Yes, it's the same old mental mistakes—turnovers, penalties, special teams mess-ups that doomed the Huskers. But Dr. Rob gives a deeper diagnosis that has more to do with coaching and the team's ability to make adjustments. Will this coaching staff learn? What's next for a team that, on paper, has two should be cream puffs coming up on the schedule that could lead to a false sense of security.  After you listen to the podcast, would you please give it a rating or a review. Why? Well, the more people that like this show, the more people will see it.  Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimington Trophy Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.  

We've been told a thousand times, never talk about religion and politics on the podcast. We've done it a couple of times, and despite making some people mad, everything turned out okay.   In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice talk about the "V" word. Get your mind of the gutter, not that "V" word. We are talking about vaccinations. Depending on how you feel, this might be the same as talking about religion and politics.    Why talk about this now? Well, COVID cases are increasing not just in Nebraska but all over the country. Husker Head Coach Scott Frost has said he's not yet comfortable with the team's vaccination rate. The Delta variant of the virus seems to be affecting young adults and children more than the older population. A high percentage of people being hospitalized and dying are unvaccinated.    Since Dr. Rob is a doctor, he's more than qualified to give his opinion on the matter. He's just lucky enough to do a podcast where he can talk about both of his passions, medicine and football! Seriously though, are games at risk? Is the 100% capacity limits at risk?    Let's say they do postpone or cancel games or even reduce the crowd size. What happens to your ticket? Chad Carr from Ticket Express is on the show with Ticket Talk and clearly explains this companies policy.    We can only have these deep conversations while drinking beer! So Rob's wife Jennifer stopped at McCue's Nebraska Taproom in Kearney and picked up a crowler from Highway 14 Brewing Company in Albion.    Less than four weeks until the season kicks off. Do you have the right gear? Husker Hounds has three locations in Omaha, and you can buy online by clicking here! Husker Hounds has the biggest and best selection of anything you want Big Red!   When you listen to this episode, please give it a rating or a like on your podcast streaming service. If you feel so inclined, take the time to provide us with a review!    Twitter Dr. Rob Zatechka-@doctalksports Travis Justice-@traviscreates   Questions? doctalksports@gmail.com  

Five weeks! The countdown is on to the start of the college football season. Nebraska had its annual fan day, and practice has started. In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka says we can talk until we are red in the face about what "could" be this season for the Huskers. Still, the reality is nobody has a clue until that first game. What continues to dominate the discussion of college football is conference realignment. Dr. Rob and Travis Justice pick up the conversation right where they left last week.  As predicted, a lot has changed since our drunk-filled recording. Texas and Oklahoma accepted the invitation to join the SEC. The move is sure to set off a reaction of even more schools posturing for the massive amounts of money that are sure to be generated. You may have noticed Nebraska and the Big 10, for the matter, have been pretty quiet when it comes to realignment. However, one thing is clear, if the Big 10 is going to keep pace with the SEC, it will have to add more schools. Will they come from the PAC-12, leftovers from the Big-12, or somewhere else?  To get us primed for our conversation today, we are drinking "Serendipity" from New Glarus Brewing. A sour ale brewed with cherries, apples, and cranberries.  We are always looking for great beers to drink and breweries to promote. If you have suggestions both locally and nationally, send them to us, doctalksports@gmail.com. Nebraska Center, Cam Jurgens is on the recently released Rimington Award watch list. It's given annually to the best Center in college football. Jurgens is one of six Big 10 Conference Centers on the list. This year, the Trophy committee worked with Pro Football Focus (PFF) to narrow down its list to the top 40 centers.   The biggest ticket and most in-demand at Memorial Stadium this year is NOT for a football game. Garth Brooks is coming to Lincoln. The show was sold out in a matter of minutes. Chad Carr from Ticket Express stops by the show.  You'll hear Chad all season long on this podcast with his weekly "Ticket Talk" segments.  Make sure to get your game-day gear at Husker Hounds! There are three locations in Omaha are, and you can also buy online. Nobody has a bigger or better Big Red selection than Husker Hounds.  When you are done listening to this episode, please give it a rating or a like on your podcast streaming service. If you feel so inclined, take the time to provide us with a review!  Twitter Dr. Rob Zatechka-@doctalksports Travis Justice-@traviscreates Questions? doctalksports@gmail.com      

Better late than never. Trev Alberts is hired as the new Athletic Director at Nebraska.  In this episode of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob gives his gut reaction to his former teammate now leading the athletic department. Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimmington Trophy Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.     

We admittedly missed a lot in the last two weeks.  But hey, we are entitled to a little R&R, aren't we?  Travis is back from Fort Robinson, Nebraska, where he learned Bill Moos "retired". Dr. Rob Zatechka just returned from the state of Florida. While he was gone, the NCAA approved name, image, and likeness, meaning college kids are now for sale!  On this edition of the Husker DocTalk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Travis and Dr. Rob drink a lot of beer and cover all the bases of what they missed over the last couple of weeks.  Would you please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen? During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimmington Trophy Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Would you please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review? Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks. 

If you are reading this, you might be wondering how in the hell we came up with the title of this episode.  As we discussed a couple of different topics, Luke McCaffrey transferring, again, it was by total accident.  And Scott Frost is talking about the transfer portal and players getting bad advice.  Frost wasn't wrong, by the way!  The McCaffrey took that as a personal shot, and Luke's brother Christian took to Twitter to voice his frustration with Frost's comments.    Hold on didn't you transfer?

-Sip wrote about it and it's worth discussing, as Raiola is arguably the second best center in Husker history, a consensus All-American, Rimington Trophy winner, and 2x first team all Big 12 -It might not be an obvious submission, but isn't it worth considering? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING

Welcome to the new #Eagles. Al Thompson breakdown the Draft with Matt Santoleri and Big Al Zaffiri. Sean Mcmillan, DO, talks about Eagles second-round pick Landon Dickerson - A center/guard out of Alabama and what he thinks the road ahead is for the Rimington Trophy winner who has sustained two ACLs and an ankle injury.    YouTube @ MrAlthompson111 (please subscribe) Comment along with us on YouTube or on Facebook. Also available on iTunes (Apple), Google Play, Stitcher.com, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Radio.com, and TuneIn. www.Fottballstories.com

On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss the open practice the Nebraska football team has on Saturday, April 18.  This leads to a discussion on how to make spring football better for players and the fans.  Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimmington Trophy Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review. Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks. 

It's a special, weekend episode of The Rundown live (on tape) from VooDoo Wing Company in Mobile  — featuring Jay G. Tate along with guests Jhead, Lockedon, DJHK and esteemed former Auburn lineman Reese Dismukes. The guys discuss basketball transfers and recruiting plus some football chatter. Then Dismukes, the 2014 Rimington Trophy winner as the best college center, provides some hilarious memories and new insights into current issues at Auburn. Hit the 35-minute mark for a particularly interesting question from Jhead and answer from Dismukes regarding how Bryan Harsin can fix what ails this offensive line.  The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company — with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Reese Dismukes grew up in Spanish Fort, Alabama as the middle child of five kids Reese attended Spanish Fort High School where he excelled as a four-sport athlete; football, tennis, golf, track and ultimately became a four-star recruit in football, ranked as the number one Center in his class Reese attend Auburn University and earned many accolades as a four-year starter, including first-team All-SEC selection his junior year; Rimington Trophy recipient; named as a consensus All-American.Reese played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos as a member of their practice squads. After his time in the NFL, Reese returned to the Spanish Fort, the community that supported him through his entire career. His plan was to give back to and make a difference in the community that stood by his side through all the up and downs he faced during his career.In April 2018, Reese co-founded “The 50 Foundation”. The mission is to create awareness and funding for epilepsy and other organizations that foster and enable the betterment of our society’s youth. In 2019 Reese increased his goal to give back by becoming a National Ambassador for Athletes vs Epilepsy.“My little brother Harry Dismukes has epilepsy. His doctors have never been able to figure out what causes his seizures. This is why I chose to start my foundation and serve as a member of the Athletes vs Epilepsy Team. I have been given a platform because of what I was able to accomplish on the football field. Now that I cannot be on the field, it’s my turn to give back to those that helped me along the way.”

The season is officially over. Nebraska ends 2020 with a 28-20 over Rutgers and elects not to play in a bowl game with a 3-5 record.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatecka discuss the choice not to play in a bowl. Also, What is next for Nebraska? Changes? More of the same? Adjustments?  The College Football Playoff has four teams. They are all familiar, Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, and Notre Dame. Dr. Rob spends a lot of time explaining why the playoff should expand. But in the end, did the CFP Committee get the top four teams right? Dr. Rob gives his diagnosis.   This episode is the last podcast for 2020. We want to thank you for listening to us. Your time is valuable, and the fact that you think we bring value to your day or week means a lot to us. It also means a lot to our sponsors.  Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimmington Trophy Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review. Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks. 

Dr. Rob Zatechka is feeling salty! In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob doesn't hold back.  In fact, he swears a lot in this episode, not for shock and awe, but rather because he's so passionate about Husker football.  In the middle of recording this, he said something that made so much sense, and that's why it's the title of this episode. This is idiotic; it's just so basic!  He's not happy about losing to Minnesota, and it now looks like Rutgers next week could be a measuring stick for two completely different programs with different expectations.  Hey, it's the holiday season; make sure to support the great businesses that help us all year long: Also, please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimmington Trophy Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review. Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.   

Nebraska might just have scored its most significant win of the season this week. We aren't talking about the 37-27 win over Purdue. The victory we are talking about is the satisfaction of knowing you were right along. Now, even the Huskers' most staunch detractors have to admit it.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss another crazy COVID week in the Big 10. Ohio State has just five games played this season. When Conference leadership wrote the rules at the beginning of the season, that would not have been enough to play in the Big 10 Championship game. But the Buckeyes have a chance at the College Football Playoff and a National Championship. This league was so hell-bent on not changing its stance for anyone (especially Nebraska) caved under pressure.  And rightfully so!  So Nebraska heads into its game with Minnesota full of confidence after a win against Purdue and the satisfaction of waving a big middle-finger at the likes of Pat Forde, Paul Finebaum, Dennis Dodd, and Steward Mandel. Maybe this season a'int so bad after all. Hey, it's the holiday season; make sure to support the great businesses that help us all year long: Also, please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Rimmington Trophy Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.  Please take a moment to give this podcast a rating and review. Your feedback helps more people find us. You can find us on all the major podcast distribution networks.     

Clap-gate dominated the postgame conversation of Nebraska's 26-20 loss at Iowa.  Scott Frost accused Iowa of "clapping" on its sideline to distract center, Cam Jurgens.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob tells us why he doesn't like the "clap" as a way to call for a snap and takes us through the art of audible at the line of scrimmage.  Also, Dr. Rob talks a lot about the offensive line again this week, here's a shock, Matt Farniok is still a disappointment. What about the Quarterbacks?  Can Nebraska continue to platoon the most important position on the field?  It's up for discussion.   Also, please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Ticket ExpressInfusion BrewingHusker HoundsHuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports

What's the identity of the Nebraska football team on defense? The answer, they don't have one. What's the identity of the Nebraska football team on offense? The answer, they don't have one.  After getting blasted by Illinois, the Huskers look like a ship without a rudder, and in this week's Doc Talk podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka says some changes need to be made.  Dr. Rob is talking about formations and coaches.  Please take the time to share this podcast with friends. Give it a like and review if you could.     Also, please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crisis, they need us now more than ever! Ticket ExpressInfusion BrewingHusker HoundsHuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports

Winning feels good! Scott Frost said it best after the game, the state needed it, the players needed it, he needed it.  Nebraska 30 Penn State 27. Was it perfect? No. Does it matter? No.  On this week's Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive deep into the game with the Nittany Lions. The good doctor also gives his honest assessment of Luke McCaffery after making his first start.  If you are a die-hard Husker fan, you might want to pay attention to the Class-A State Championship game between Omaha Westside and Elkhorn South. There will be a lot of names you recognize.  Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket ExpressInfusion BrewingHusker HoundsHuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.

Dr. Rob Zatechka explains in this week's Doc Talk podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy that Nebraska's problems are more than just the quarterback position.  Dr. Rob takes a deep dive into the offensive line to explain why the "pipeline" has some cracks in it. Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen. During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket ExpressInfusion BrewingHusker HoundsHuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.

Episode 7: Somewhere In Between - With Coach Mulls and The Coop  - Guest Dave Rimington Intro: “And now, live from the offices of Coldwell Banker in the Denver Tech Center, here are Coach Mulls and former Denver Bronco Offensive Lineman Mark Cooper”.    First introductions of Mulls, Coop and Guest Dave Rimington and an explanation of the show and what SIB is about.     Dave Rimington Intro:  Coop: I'd like to welcome a great, no, the greatest college Offensive Lineman and Former NFL Offensive Center Dave Rimington to the podcast.      Dave was a center in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s.   He played college football for the University of Nebraska, where he was two-time consensus All-American and received several awards recognizing him as the best college lineman in the country.   The Big Man was also a consensus First-Team All-America in 1981 and 1982.  In 1981, he was named the UPI Big Eight Player-of-the-Year and the AP Big Eight Offensive Player of the Year, the only time in Big Eight Conference history that a lineman was so honored.  Ok, he was, of course, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.  He was selected to the Nebraska University All-Century Football Team.  Dave was so good this is getting boring: Rimington won the Outland Trophy, given to the nation's top interior offensive or defensive lineman, in 1981 and 1982 and is the only two-time winner of the award.  He was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft and played professionally for the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.   Dave is the namesake of the famed Rimington Trophy, which is awarded annually to the nation's top collegiate center.   Following his professional career, Rimington has served with the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomer_Esiason#Boomer_Esiason_Foundation (Boomer Esiason Foundation) in their fight against https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis (cystic fibrosis). He has been with the foundation since 1993 and has been president since 1995.  He was announced as the interim athletic director of Nebraska on September 26, 2017    Support this podcast

We are back!  It's been a while, we know, but now that there are actual games to talk about, it is better late than never to start talking football again.Dr. Rob Zatechka watched the Nebraska vs. Ohio State game. Disappointed in the score he was; however, he was not all that disappointed in the effort and the improvement, noticeably on the offensive and defensive line. However, after further review and he goes in deep on it during the podcast, it might be time to look at someone other than Will Farniok. Dr. Rob also goes in deep on the quarterback battle and the wide receivers' lack of production. If you have an hour t kill, the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy is for you! Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever!Ticket ExpressInfusion BrewingHusker HoundsHuskerMaxIf you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com.Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.

The Big 10 Conference has said not fans at football games when the season starts on October 24.  The big wigs in the league changed their mind on even having a football season, will they change their minds when it comes to fans? Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss on this edition of the podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy.  Also, players are getting an extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19. Will seniors who have an NFL future stick around?  Dr. Rob gives an interesting answer on whether or not he would have stayed to play in 1995, even with an NFL contract in front of him.  We drink beer, swear like sailors, and talk football.  Enjoy! Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket ExpressInfusion BrewingHusker HoundsHuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.

In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob says don't complain about the schedule, embrace it!  After all, we get to watch Big Ten football! Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket ExpressInfusion BrewingHusker HoundsHuskerMax If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.

JJ Jackson, Brooks Childress, Trovon Reed, and Jovan Cutler chat with John Clayton of the Washington Post and hear this thoughts about the upcoming NFL season. We also chat with former Auburn football center and Rimington Trophy winner Reese Dismukes as he reminisces about his playing career on the Plains as well as in the NFL. Enjoy this Thursday edition of SportsCall!!!

Where there is smoke, is there fire?  We are hearing a lot of rumor of the Big 10 Conference reversing course and could possibly start the season in October.  That's great news for college football fans as the Big 12 is scheduled to start next weekend and the ACC and SEC soon after that.    In this episode of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss the possibility of getting the season started and what is needed right now to make it happen.    Also, Desmond Howard has "unblocked" Dr. Rob from Twitter, but now Dr. Rob is getting a different kind of block, this time from the Grand Island Public Schools.     Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax  If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @DocTalkSports.

There you have it! Dr. Rob Zatechka says safety concerns about COVID-19 are not the real reason the Big 10 postponed the football season and fall sports.  He's a Doctor for God's sake! Trust his judgment here.  As you listen to this episode of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy you will hear Dr. Rob and Travis Justice discuss the following: Lack of Leadership In The Big 10 Was Nebraska Out Of Bounds For Wanting To Play Non-Conference Games What If Other Conference Actually Play This Fall As They Say They Will What A Spring Season Looks Like Will There Actually Be A Spring Season What's Next For The Podcast  Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax  If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com. 

Jboy goes 1 on 1 with former Auburn star center and Rimington Trophy winner Reese Dismukes. Reese tells it like it is as they discuss his playing career and some things Auburn fans will be interested to hear. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-crain/support

We haven't recorded since May 9, 2020.  A lot has happened in the world since then.  Also, there are still a lot of unknowns because of COVID-19.  As of today, the Power 5 Conferences are still planning on playing this fall.  The MAC has is moving football to the Spring as is FCS.    What does Dr. Rob think?  Well, if you follow him on Twitter you know he has some pretty strong opinions. Right now he says play ball!  Why?  Find out by listening to this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy. Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax  If you have questions for Dr. Rob, send them to doctalksports@gmail.com.  

Defections are not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, on this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob and Travis discuss whether it's in-state recruits leaving or walk-ons transferring it's a part of life in today's game of college football. Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds HuskerMax  Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports, and send any questions you might have to doctalksports@gmail.com.

Who better to talk about COVID-19 than Dr. Rob Zatechka?  In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob practice safe social distancing.  What does this mean? Well, Rob is in his house talking to Travis via Skype. T Topics of discussion on this show: COVID-19 What Dr. Rob is binge-watching on NETFLIX Tiger King (That's some messed up shi&!) What no spring practice means for the Huskers The mobile QB, how much is too much running? Tom Brady to Tampa Bay Please support our local sponsors who help make this podcast happen.  During this time of economic crises, they need us now more than ever! Ticket Express Infusion Brewing Husker Hounds Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports, and send any questions you might have to doctalksports@gmail.com.

Great news, The Rimington Trophy has signed on for another year to be the presenting sponsor of this podcast.  Thank you to Dave Rimington and the Boomer Esiason Foundation for the support, maybe, we will say fewer F-bombs! 2020 is off to a wild start, and Dr. Rob has some thoughts on the coaching changes that Scott Frost has made on the offensive side of the ball.  Also, through dumb luck and casual conversation, we have found a series to talk about in the months leading up to Spring practice.  Dr. Rob and Travis will be at Infusion Brewing Company in Benson on Sunday, March 8, 2020, for the annual Chilli Cook-off!  Join us and drink beer!  Give this podcast a "like" follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports and feel free to write a review. Also don't forget to support Ticket Express, Husker Hounds, and HuskerMax! They sport us. Talk to you next month! 

Sorry, we are late with this edition of the podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy. We appreciate all the emails and tweets asking us when in the hell we were going to get behind the microphone again, well here it is!  On this episode, Dr. Rob Zatechka gives his thoughts on the now infamous Tommie Frazier tweet after the Iowa game, his answer may, or may not surprise you. Additionally, Dr. Rob and Travis Justice wrap up the season that ends without a bowl game.   Additionally, Dr. Rob talks about the growing quarterback controversy and whether or not someone will transfer after Spring practice. Lota to take in, enjoy it!  As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us; you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports.

Nobody disputes that Nebraska has a superior history than Iowa in the sport of football; not too many teams do. However, when former Nebraska Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst fired Bo Pelini, he did so after Nebraska beat Iowa in 2014. When asked why he fired Pelini after a thrilling overtime win over the Hawkeyes that capped off another nine wine season, Eichorst said he had to evaluate where Iowa was as a program. Since then, the Hawkeyes have won four-in-a-row against the Huskers.  In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob and Travis Justice talk about this budding rivalry and what team has the better program right now. The Black Friday showdown proves to be spirited as many on the Hawkeye staff haven't forgotten the words of Eichorst. Nebraska finds itself needing a win to make a bowl game, and the Hawks are trying to finish with nine regular-season wins.  This Friday has the potential to be a game that provides some excitement.  Nebraska can't afford to turn the ball over against an Iowa team that is stout on defense and held 8 of its opponents to a season-low in points. The Husker are looking to build off of last week's impressive win against a less than impressive Maryland team.  As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us; you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports.

Jonathan Taylor rushed for over 200-yards on Nebraska for the third straight season. We concede he is one of, if not the best running back in college football this year. However, we will go to our grave insisting Taylor could have and should have had a lot fewer yards. In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka gives his expert diagnosis on Nebraska's ability, or lack thereof to tackle. The problem he says goes straight to fundamentals. Despite losing its fourth straight game, Dr. Rob does say there is a lot of good that came out of the loss against the Badgers. Enough to build on for the remainder of the season? Only time will tell. We are getting excellent listener email every week, thank you! This week one listener thanked us for recommending The Athletic. It's outstanding journalism, if you have subscribed, you should! It's cheap, and you can sign up by clicking the link below. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE ATHLETIC As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us, you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports.  

Since the State of Wisconsin is known for its beer, it's only fitting that Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive into and Infusion Brewing Company One and Done Series IPA.  This week on the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob and Travis are feeling no pain at the end of this hour-long conversation that covers a lot of topics.  The first being, how is Nebraska going to stop the Wisconsin running game?  The Badgers lit up an Iowa defense that was supposed to be one of the best in the country. Nebraska has had a week to prepare because they had a bye week, but will that be enough time to put the right game plan together?  The Big 10 West is officially going through Minnesota. The Gophers have reached this point in just the 3rd season under PJ Fleck. Why the success? Well, we now have to admit he's a pretty good coach and he's a CEO that is not afraid to make a difficult decision like firing an assistant coach when it's not working out.  We got a lot of listener email, we can't answer all of them but Dr. Rob tells a great story about Dr. Jack Stark and how he noticed something wasn't quite right back in the early '90s and what he suggested made all the difference in the world and most likely led to a National Title or Two. This is the value of having a good sports psychologist on staff. As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us, you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports.

We seem to have this conversation every year; is this the lowest point Nebraska football as been since before Bob Devaney? That's very debatable, and losing to Purdue last Saturday is undoubtedly embarrassing. It wasn't that the Huskers lost the game; it's the way they looked losing. Throw in the fact that the Boilermaker's third-string quarterback went six for six on the final drive leading them to the win.  On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka, and Travis Justice are drinking some Infusion Brewing Company beer as they try and make sense of what is going on.  Is the defense running the right scheme? Is Adrian Martinez the right guy to be running the offense. Is Scott Frost in over his head in the Big 10? Some of these may sound absurd, but with the possibility of not making a bowl game again, you have to throw everything out there.  Based on the emails we are getting, fans want changes on defense, and it starts with coaching. Additionally, fans are rightfully upset that there seems to be a lack of discipline, a lack of fire, and sometimes a lack of readiness.  As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us, you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports.

Losing to Indiana might be rock bottom for the Scott Frost era at Nebraska. It's not that the Huskers lost, it's the way they lost. It was uninspired football and a good reason Frost may have called out the effort of this team afterward (he has since apologized).  In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, we talk about loyalty. A head coach needs it from his staff and his players, and he must give that same loyalty in return... to a point. When loyalty becomes blind, it can lead to problems that leave a fan base bickering and opposing team continuing to rack up yards, scores, and wins.  Frost was loyal when he brought all his assistant coaches from Central Florida. He wanted that trust and continuity in his staff as the rebuilding of a once-proud program was again going through yet another overhaul.  Looking at the results over the past year and a half, is it time to start evaluating that loyalty and consider changes. Football is a business, not personal, and Frost has one job, to win games and compete for championships. The Big 10 is NOT the American Athletic Conference, and some Husker coaches before him were loyal to a fault, and it ultimately met their demise.  Les Miles has fired an assistant at Kansas already this season, PJ Fleck did the same in the middle of the season last year. Both changes had a positive impact on the programs. Should Frost consider the same? Dr. Rob gives his thoughts. Also, Dr. Rob came away impressed with Noah Vedral in the game against Indiana. So impressed that he thinks he might be better than Adrian Martinez! So is there a QB controversy in Lincoln? No, but Rob does tell us what he likes about Vedral and Luke McCaffrey over Martinez. As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us; you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports. You can find the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by The Rimington Trophy on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and many more podcast outlets. Please give us a rating and a review to help us grow.

Wow! Even without a game last week we find ourselves with plenty to talk about. Maurice Washington fills up a lot of our conversation this week as he is no longer practicing with the team and his future with the program is very much in doubt.  Fans love to remember the 90’s, and with Scott Frost, they are hoping for a return of the good old days. Well, is history starting to repeat itself? In this case, we are not referring to winning, but rather, players who make poor decisions put the program’s reputation in jeopardy and still get second and third chances.  This approach is a slippery slope for Frost, and the way he deals with Washington is something he can’t take lightly. Dr. Rob Zatechka says it best in this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy; coaches hate drama! Washington has provided plenty of it this season, so what’s next? Only time will tell, but Frost indicated that if his sophomore runningback does return to the team, it will not be anytime soon. So on this episode, we spend some time talking about Washington, Lawrence Phillips, culture, and the balance that coaches have to take when it comes to mentoring student-athletes.  Oh, and what about Indiana? Nebraska does have a game this week as they take on the Hoosiers. Indiana can score points, but it gives up a lot as well. In addition to the game talk, Dr. Rob and Travis take a lot of listener emails. As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us; you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports. You can find the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by The Rimington Trophy on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and many more podcast outlets. Please give us a rating and a review to help us grow.  

Husker fans are not a patient lot. When Scott Frost was hired, some (not all) expected a quick turn around, much like Frost was able to accomplish at Central Florida. It’s safe to say that Nebraska is not living up to those lofty expectations. On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss the latest disappointment, a 34-7 loss at Minnesota. Many people agree that the way the Huskers lost to the Gophers might be a new low for the Frost era. Minnesota ran through, over, under, and around the Blackshirts. Racking up 322 rushing yards on 49 attempts, that’s 6.6 yards a carry.  Dr. Rob has been preaching for over a  year, the turnaround every fan wants is going to take three, maybe four years.  Injuries are starting to mount for Nebraska, and Dr. Rob points out to a major factor in the meltdown, depth, there isn’t any.  There are a lot of questions from listeners on this podcast; a lot of them revolve around the strength and conditioning program. If the Huskers are bigger, faster, and stronger, then why are the results showing on the field? Well, Dr. Rob has an answer for that as well. In the last half of the podcast, we get into paying players. If players start making money off of their name and likeness, does that open them up for criticism that they may not have been exposed to before? After all, if a star player is raking in thousands of endorsement dollars, he is no longer just a student-athlete who’s considered a kid between the ages of 18 and 22.  As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophy Infusion Brewing Company Husker Hounds Ticket Express HuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us; you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports. You can find the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by The Rimington Trophy on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and many more podcast outlets. Please give us a rating and a review to help us grow.  

Yes, Nebraska is 4-2. That's a lot better than it was a year ago. But on this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka offers and unpopular opinion, he believes the Huskers offense sucks. Yes, you are reading this right, and when you listen to the rest of the podcast, he goes into the reasons why he has come to this conclusion. Despite not having an offense that is going to strike fear into opposing defenses, Dr. Rob says Nebraska should beat Minnesota this weekend. Looking at the Golden Gophers, Dr. Rob sees a lot of smoke and mirrors with Minnesota. If the Gophers are rowing their boat, it's against the stream, and their luck is about to run out. As the Huskers get ready for Minnesota, they could be playing with a back-up quarterback. Noah Vedral is prepared to start if Adrian Martinez is still nursing his knee. Dr. Rob gives his diagnosis and prognosis on Martinez and what he expects if Vedral does get the start. As always thank you to our great sponsors who make this podcast possible including: The Rimington trophyInfusion Brewing CompanyHusker HoundsTicket ExpressHuskerMax If you have questions or comments you would like to send us; you can drop us an email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget you can follow Rr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports.You can find the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by The Rimington Trophy on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and now Spotify. Please give us a rating and a review to help us grow.

Has the Ohio State hangover subsided yet? In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, Dr. Rob Zatechka says don't sweat this loss too much. Why? Because the Buckeyes just had better talent, there's no other way to look at it. Did the loss look bad? You bet. Can things get better? Yes. Now Dr. Rob goes into detail of what he expects the rest of the season, here's a hint a total seven maybe eight wins. Also, what about Adrian Martinez? Dr. Rob agrees that something isn't right, and he gives his professional diagnosis what the sophomore should do in the offense. Here's a hint, it has a lot more to do with instinct than following a set of checks and progressions. Make sure to support our sponsors; without them, this podcast would not be possible: The Rimington Trophy Infusion Brewing Company Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax Don't forget you can always send Dr. Rob questions by email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow him on Twitter, @doctalksports.

You never know what the topics of discussion on the Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy. One can make the safe assumption that Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice will talk about Nebraska's win over Northern Illinois, and its upcoming game with Illinois. But Infusion Brewing beer can play tricks on the mind if you drink enough of it. So on the edition, you might hear their thoughts on UFOs and even ghosts. Don't worry; it's not all science fiction and horror stories. Dr. Rob does breaking down the offensive line and what he liked and didn't like in the win over Northern Illinois. Also, does a blowout win mean the tide has turned for the rest of the season, or are fans merely looking at a mirage? Make sure to support our sponsors; without them, this podcast would not be possible: The Rimington Trophy Infusion Brewing Company Ticket Express Husker Hounds HuskerMax Don't forget you can always send Dr. Rob questions by email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, follow him on Twitter, @doctalksports. Great news! You can now find us on Spotify! That's right; the Husker Doc Talk Podcast is now part of one of the fastest-growing podcast platforms. No matter where you find us. Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean make sure to take the time to give us alike. If you are feeling extra generous, throw in a written review. The more you are talking about us, the more people will find us.

The immediate reaction after the Huskers overtime loss to Colorado was all over the board. Some fans were ready to throw in the towel, others claiming it was par for the course, and others understand that the turnaround takes time. We cover a lot of ground on this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy. So much so that we have added another voice to the conversation. Dr. Rob and Travis Justice have talked about their love of The Athletic on this podcast many times. They believe the website is changing sports journalism for the better. It's not a knock against newspapers, its that The Athletic is taking a different approach, one that is subscription-based and advertisement free. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ATHLETIC For this weeks conversation on losing to Colorado, Mitch Sherman, the Nebraska writer for The Athletic joins us in the studio. Mitch has written for the Daily Nebraskan, Omaha World-Herald, and ESPN. Mitch shares a beer with Dr. Rob and Travis but doesn't drop any f-bombs! (He hasn't been on the show enough, maybe if he comes back we can get him to swear). There are some in-depth discussions about the Colorado game, also we talk about position groups, and what to expect as the year progresses. Remember, Dr. Rob has been saying all long that nine wins would be huge! Hell, Bill Moos said six wins! SUBSCRIBE TO THE ATHLETIC Make sure to support the sponsors of this podcast; without them, our weekly conversations would not be possible. The Rimington TrophyInfusion BrewingTicket ExpressHusker HoundsHuskerMax You can find Dr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports. You can also email us at any time; there is a pretty good chance we will use your question here on the podcast, doctalksports@gmail.com Please give us a like and review on iTunes and new this week, you can find us on Spotify!  

Sorry, we are late! We promise the edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy will be with the wait. The Huskers open the season with a win over South Alabama. However, the game wasn't a blowout, and the offense struggled at times, so many people started freaking out. Dr. Rob Zatechka is here to talk you off the ledge. His medical advice, take a deep breath, it was only the first game of the season. The offensive line did not resemble the pipeline of the '90s and Center Cam Jergens making his first start at the position. This performance caused alarm with a lot of fans who were critical of the Redshirt Freshman. Dr. Rob knows the frustration, but after taking a second look, he says stop thinking short term and look a the long term payoff and upside that Jergens brings to the position. Colorado is coming up on Saturday; this is a game Husker fans have had marked on the calendar for a long time. Chad Carr from Ticket Express expects Folsom Field to be a sea of red. There is no love lost between the two programs but is it a rivalry? Saturday's game is the 71st meeting between the old Big 7, Big 8, and Big 12 foes, Colorado has only one 19-times, and there have been two ties in the series. The "rivalry" was at its best from 1988-1995. Sprinkle in the beat down in 2001, and the Buffs don't have that much to brag about do they? Dr. Rob shares his thoughts on the series and what he likes about playing it. Remember to support our sponsors. The Rimington TrophyInfusion Brewing CompanyTicket ExpressHusker HoundsHusker Max If you have time, please give us a rating and review on iTunes. Your feedback helps more people find the podcast. If you have questions, you can always email us, doctalksports@gmail.com. Also, don't forget to follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports.

Sports Illustrated recently put out its top 10 college football traditions. Nothing at Nebraska made the SI list. This topic got Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice thinking, does Nebraska HAVE any gameday traditions of significance? Anything the team or fans do that can get them closer to that top 10? After all, Nebraska is one of the all-time winningest programs in college football history; it has to have some great traditions, right? On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast presented by the Rimington Trophy, we dive into traditions, those that made the SI list an those that did not. Also, Dr. Rob takes lots of listener email questions. He spends a lot of time discussing his favorite position group, the offensive line. Is the talent and depth there to take the Huskers' offense to the next level? We want to thank and ask you to support the businesses that make this podcast possible: The Rimington TrophyInfusion Brewing CompanyTicket ExpressHusker HoundsHuskerMax Please take the time time to give us a review here on Podbean or iTunes. The more feedback we receive, the more people will be exposed to this podcast. Follow Dr. Rob on Twitter, @doctalksports, and if you have a question for him, you can always email, doctalksports@gmail.com. Please take the time to share this podcast and others we have recorded with a friend to help us spread the word.

On this episode of RTP we talk with LeCharles Bentley. Coach Bentley is a former All American and Rimington Trophy award winner at the Ohio State University and is a 2 time Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman. LeCharles currently runs O-Line Performance where he trains select Offensive Lineman for the NFL, and sells equipment made specifically for Offensive Line movement, which is being used at many of the top College and High School programs around the nation. LeCharles is also the author of 2 new books. "Rebuilt to Dominate” offers the opportunity to get insight in to what has helped LeCharles in his successes to this point and the rough battle it took to get there. You can order Rebuilt to Dominate on amazon in paperback or for Kindle HERE. Coach Bentley also mentions exclusively on our podcast that he has finished his second book specifically for Offensive Linemen that he will be releasing in the coming weeks. Listen as we talk with LeCharles Bentley about the biggest misconceptions coaches have when training offensive line athletes, how important it is to start with a proper stance optimized for movements, and why you should be using external coaching queue’s with your athletes. You can follow LeCharles Bentley on Twitter @OLineWorld65 This episode of Run The Power is brought to you by Power-Lift. Let Power-Lift take your teams unique needs and use them to design your state of the art facility. From Concept to Completion, choose Power-Lift. Powerful ideas; Powerful Results. Made in USA. Check out Power-Lift for all of your strength equipment and facility needs at power-lift.com This episode of Run The Power is brought to you by SkyCoach. SkyCoach is a proven sideline replay technology that will give you the advantage over opponents utilizing anything else. 24/7 support, a flexible network that works in any stadium and in any size crowd, and the most reliable, innovative software available. To be the best, you must use the best. Don’t let your team down by choosing something inferior. SkyCoach, the Market Leader in Sideline Replay. Visit www.myskycoach.com to learn more. This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by Team Attack Academy. Team Attack Academy is an online football development site for football players and coaches of all levels. It is the most powerful teaching tool introduced into the game today to raise level of playing and coaching football. After using Team Attack Academy your athletes and coaches will outplay, outwork and outsmart their opponents guaranteed. Visit Team Attack Academy at https://teamattackacademy.com

2016 NFL Draft Prospect, Center out of Marian University (Indianapolis), Zach Mitchell joins Chris Shanafelt on The C.S. Podcast. Over the weekend, Zach made a visit to NYC to accept the NAIA Rimington Trophy.