Podcast appearances and mentions of sam mckewon

What will the running backs look like in Dana Holgorsen's offense at Nebraska?

Sam recaps the weekend for Nebraska Softball, their chances at a WCWS appearance, Oregon's successful first year in the Big Ten, Indiana Football's chances to duplicate last year's heights, and more.

Sam joins the show to weigh the outcome of Nebraska winning a big game this season while potentially dropping a lesser game.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss the latest in Nebraska athletics, including Husker baseball's push for the conference tournament, what the guys learned from Tom Shatel's conversation with AD Troy Dannen and how realistic is a Big Ten-SEC football scheduling alliance. The guys open by selecting which 3 SEC teams they'd like to see Nebraska play in a home-and-home series before diving into Troy Dannen's comments about many fans focusing on the bad past instead of celebrating the moments and sports the Huskers are achieving in.  Next, the two talk about how, in the current landscape with NIL and revenue-sharing on the way, Nebraska football should be in position to acquire the right talent and have a season similar to Indiana's in 2024. Sam and Evan then break down NU's chances at making the Big Ten baseball tournament with just a couple weeks left in the season, and the rest of the slate on the road. The episode wraps with a conversation about the Big Ten's new pool-play setup.

We get more mileage out of the "John Bishop 3" drop, figure out what it takes to be a paperboy in 2025, and recap Troy Dannen's comments to Sam McKewon on the NCAA settlement and the Huskers plan for rev sharing.

Sam wrote about Scott Frost over the weekend, we discuss the fishbowl of it all. The problems Bo Pelini and Scott Frost that Matt Rhule hasn't. And what it's like to be the head football coach for the Huskers.

Sam joins us to react to the first American Pope, the SEC (probably) expanding to a ninth conference game, a possible schedule agreement between the Big Ten and SEC, Troy Dannen joining the CFP Selection Committee, and more.

Connor sets the stage for the week to come, including when Sam McKewon will come back to the show, and if the local baseball teams are worthy of coverage.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss the highs and lows of Nebraska's inaugural Husker Games. The crew discuss the highs and lows of the inaugural Husker Games: was "it all a bit too much" and did the media and fans actually learn anything about the 2025 team? The three talk how much money schools are spending on recruitment in a landscape with no rules. They also discuss if Nebraska needs to be spending as much as schools like Texas. Evan Bland talks about Trae Taylor, a quarterback Nebraska is recruiting, and a conversation with his parents that revealed the decision will be made without the quarterback knowing the potential NIL deals.

Sam reflects on the Husker Games and starts the countdown to football season.

Thoughts on The Husker Games, takeaways from spring ball, including Dylan Raiola, Shedeur's NFL Draft slide, and more.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel talk the inaugural Husker Games, Dani Busboom Kelly taking center stage of Nebraska volleyball and more. Sam and Tom talk everything about Nebraska's spring game — including best possible buys at the garage sale and the possibility of future scrimmages against teams. They discuss Nebraska volleyball at the Husker Games and Dani Busboom Kelly's recent press conference. Sam and Tom discuss Nebraska basketball losing a highly sought after transfer to USC because of NIL money and how NIL is driving the transfer market in the sport.

Sam talks running backs. Plus, who's his list of the best in Nebraska football history?

Sam pines for a time when he used to mow golf courses, his biggest takeaways from Matt Rhule's Thursday press conference and what to expect from tomorrow's media availability.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the opening of the transfer portal and Nebraska's recruitment of in-state athletes. Sam and Evan discuss Nebraska trying to reach the 105-man roster limit as the transfer portal opens. They break down which Huskers have raised their stock during Nebraska football's spring camp. Sam and Evan talk recruiting, particularly why in-state recruits are committing to Iowa State over Nebraska football.

Sam talks taxes and Skers.

Sam recounts his experience viewing The Masters yesterday, the significance of Rory winning Sunday, the fallout from Tennessee not giving Nico Iamaleava a raise, the state of the running back room, and more

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down their takeaways from Nebraska's spring camp and talk basketball's transfer portal updates. Sam and Evan talk the differences in Marcus Satterfield's offense and Dana Holgorsen's and other takeaways from Nebraska football's spring camp. The duo talk the transfer portal movement for Nebraska men's basketball after the Huskers won the inaugural College Basketball Crown. Sam and Evan discuss the state of Nebraska baseball and where the Huskers stand in regards to making the NCAA tournament.

Enough basketball, time for some talk about Husker Spring Football!!!

We explain The Crown to Sam, get his takeaways from the team's run in Vegas, followed by a read on Matt Rhule's comments from over the weekend, and more.

Sam talks Nebraska Spring Football!!!

Sam and Connor dive deep on Dana Holgorsen's attitude since arriving to Lincoln. What will the offense look like? How comfortable is the new OC in his role with the Huskers? And how this move could make Matt Rhule a better Head Coach (and CEO).

Sam discusses spring football and Husker wrestling big weekend.

Sam assesses his newspaper's coverage of the tournament games, ponders Creighton's future, what Nebraska Women's Basketball will do next, how "rev share" will impact basketball programs, and we end with the start of Spring Ball for the Huskers. How will the offense grow in Year Two of Dana Holgorsen?

Sam's passionate about who selects teams for all tournaments.

Sam runs down the plan for how the Omaha World-Herald will cover the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments. The prospects for Creighton and Omaha to advance. Then, switching to football, Connor asks if this year is a "Boom or Bust" season for Matt Rhule.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Matt Rhule's comments on Dylan Raiola and why or why not Nebraska should being focusing on its young, healthy offensive linemen. Sam and Evan discuss Matt Rhule's comments on the roster and is it as good as the coach says it is, or is he speaking it into existence? The duo breaks down Matt Rhule's comment on Dylan Raiola's body composition and what the point of it was. Sam and Evan discuss whether Nebraska should stick with its hurt but veteran offensive linemen or if Matt Rhule and Co. should move onto the young and healthy linemen. Fred Hoiberg isn’t going anywhere, but is the die already cast for Nebraska men's basketball?

Should Fred Hoiberg keep his job. Will the World-Herald follow the Mavs to the tournament.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska's revamped football staff and the potential impact of transfers.  Sam and Evan each talk their key takeaway from each of the new Nebraska football staff members. The duo break down the potential impact of each of Nebraska football's new transfers. Sam and Evan discuss Nebraska's double-overtime loss to Ohio State, what happened and what it means for the rest of the season. The duo discuss how Nebraska baseball is still figuring itself out this season.

Sam's a number one seed in the media bracket. Fair?

The two guys discuss the weather coming to our city this week, takeaways from last night's Oscars, Connor asks about Sam's Rewind and the reset for Year 3 under Matt Rhule, Nebrasketball's NCAA Tournament chances, and whether or not they maximized their roster's talent.

Sam has thoughts on the failures of Nebrasketball and the cancelled Nebraska/Tennessee football series.

We begin with a vibe check from Sam McKewon on tonight's Nebrasketball game, why the team has been such a roller coaster this season, the football team's cancelation of the series with Tennessee, grass talk, and more of the inner workings of the Nebraska Football program.

Sam McKewon has released his "scanned ticket totals" for this football season. Connor asks if the fire is burning out for Husker fans and their passion for the football team. We also take you through some of the myths about the sellout streak.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the state of football and their preseason expectations for Nebraska baseball. They start off the podcast by remembering the life and legacy of Greg Sharpe, the voice of Nebraska football and baseball. Sam and Evan discuss whether or not Nebraska would thrive in a football super league and how that would work, particularly in regards to other sports. With a standout year still ongoing, the duo break down where Brice Williams ranks among other Nebraska men's basketball players. They talk the legacy Alexis Markowski will leave on Nebraska women's basketball and where she stacks up against other Husker greats. They close out with a breakdown of Nebraska baseball's and softball's strong starts and their expectations for both teams this season.

Sam reflects on Greg Sharpe and speculates what could come from the Big Ten/SEC meetings.

Sam McKewon gives us a weather report, an update on the in-state basketball schools, Fred Hoiberg's motivational tactics, who will be the leaders on the football team come fall, the Big Ten's push for playoff expansion, and more

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the state of football and their preseason expectations for Nebraska baseball. The two open with a brief discussion of the Super Bowl and move onto the state of football from the top level to high school. Sam and Evan talk their preseason expectations for Nebraska baseball. Will the Huskers or Oregon win the Big Ten?

What's going on with the Nebrasketball women? Are the Nebrasketball men unbeatable?

Connor and Sam start by dissecting the Big Ten's relationship with baseball, stray thoughts from the Super Bowl, how Dylan Raiola will grow in his Sophomore season, and more!

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw Sam McKewon, sports editor for the Omaha World-Herald, tell us what to expect from Nebraska in 2025, why Matt Rhule isn't a fan of spring games, and how close Nebraska is to competing with the biggest brands in CFB; then, the guys go through the teams that need to be impactful to help college football; and finally, it's never too early to look at win totals for the 2025 season. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam gives his thoughts on the recent portal additions to Nebraska.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland break down Nebraska not holding a traditional spring game and if Matt Rhule paranoid or justified in saying tampering was a reason behind the change. The crew opens with Nebraska's announcement that the Huskers won't have a traditional spring game and Matt Rhule's comments that part of the decision came from the tampering that happens in college football. They talk whether there is tampering and the loss of the Nebraska tradition. The trio moves onto Nebraska hiring Mike Ekeler special teams coordinator and the shuffling of Matt Rhule's staff this offseason. Is this a Matt Rhule 2.0 staff? Does this free Rhule to take on more of a CEO, while coordinators become mini head coaches of their units.   Matt Rhule said he aims to blend talent (big NIL players) with culture (walk-on sort of players) on Nebraska's 105-man roster. Is this feasible, and is it worth it? How do you do it during the revenue sharing era? John Cook has stepped down as Nebraska volleyball coach and his successor has been named former Husker and Louisville coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Was it a seamless transition? Is there a better fit — or more qualified — to take over the Husker program? The crew also talks the parallels to Tom Osborne and Frank Solich and Scott Frost, and why this was the perfect time for Cook to retire. Nebraska men's basketball was on a big losing streaking. Now the Huskers have beaten two straight ranked teams (Illinois and Oregon) and are back on the NCAA tournament bubble. They talk how Fred Hoiberg's Hail Mary (calling the Illinois game the Huskers' Super Bowl) changed Nebraska's course and how Brice Williams and Juwan Gary have had huge impacts on the team.  What does Nebraska need to do to get off the bubble and into the NCAA tournament? The crew gives their Super Bowl predictions — will the Kansas City Chiefs three-peat? — and what it will take for each team to win.

Sam joins The Grum to talk a little Nebrasketball!

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down what is going on with Nebraska basketball's six-game losing streak and the standout Husker football players. The crew opens with Nebraska men's basketball being on a six-game losing streak. What is going on with the team — why aren't the Huskers knocking opponents out early at Pinnacle Bank Arena? Is it surprising and how has the story changed for Nebraska since the streak began?The duo breaks down how each Big Ten school is spending its money on coaches and where Nebraska stacks up against each university. Are coaching salaries going down as college athletics enters into revenue sharing with athletes? They give their standout three high school, transfer and returning players for Nebraska.

Could Nebraska no longer have a Spring Game, going forward.

Could Ryan Day go to the NFL?

Sam and Matt commiserate over the Bears vacant head coach opening.

What's the next step in leadership for Dylan Raiola?