
How ’Bout Them Huskers
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Ep 120Reaching New Heights: Receiving Room Preview
We are back this week to preview the Nebraska receiving corps for the 2024-2025 season! What freshman can make an immediate impact? What will the transfers add to the team? And much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 119Ruthless Running Back Room
As the title suggests, we are diving deep into the Husker Running Back Room for this fall. We break down the use of fullbacks in Matt Rhule's offense and discuss the pecking order of the four top tier running backs. We also break down Nebraska Baseball taking the BIG TEN CROWN LAST WEEK! All that and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 118A Room With A Lot of Potential w/Bill Williams
Its all about the Quarterbacks as we dive into our first Room Preview of the 2024-2025 season! We also cover Husker Baseball in the Big Ten Tournament and talk to our good friend Bill Williams about his amazing upcoming Memorial Day Parade on May 25th. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 117Recruits! Recruits! Recruits!
Sometimes you only have to read the title of the episode to know what we're talking about! That and much more! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 116Transfers and No Hitters
We are back this week to check in on Husker Baseball and Softball incluing a NO HITTER!! We also discuss transfers leaving the football program and the volleyball team's Spring Game! All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 115Touchdowns and Twisters
We are back this week to talk about the Spring Game!!! Finally we get to see Dylan Raiola on the field as well as the dozens of other talented young Huskers! We talk about all that as well as discuss how Will nearly got sucked up by a tornado! GO BIG RED!
Ep 114Rule Changes and High Hopes
We are back this week to talk about the new rule changes in college football, Spring Practice, Baseball, Softball, and end with some fun trivia questions about the NFL Draft. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 113Spring Practice Mentality
We are back to talk Husker spring ball practice, give an update on both Husker Baseball and Softball, as well as talk Husker Men's and Women's Basketball! All that and much more!
Ep 112Spring is in the Air
We are back to discuss all things Nebraska football spring practice, Keisi Tominaga drilling 3s, UConn repeating as champions and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 111"Springing" Into the Season
We are back this week to give updates on spring ball practice, baseball, softball, and talk March Madness. We go over injuries, Matt Rhule's interesting twists, Lincoln Riley's quirks, and so much more. GO BIG RED!
Ep 110Basketball Heartbreak
We begin the episode by lamenting our broken brackets and discussing both Nebraska basketball teams' journeys in their respective March Madness Tournaments. We then get back to some Husker football talk discussing the beginning of spring practice and some of the burning questions we have going in to the season. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 109Tournament Time!
We break down both of Nebraska's matchups in the NCAA Tournament both, coincidentally, against Texas A&M. We talk about what both teams need to do to win, how far they can go, and our hopes for their sucesses. We wrap up the show by discussing Trev Alberts sudden departure from Nebraska for Texas A&M and give our thoughts on the mysterious situation. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 108Talkin' Tournament
We dive deep on Women's Basketball's outstanding performance at the Big Ten Conference Tournament this past week, all but confirming them a spot in the NCAA tournament starting next week. We also talk about the Men's Basketball team securing 22 wins during the regular season! We also talk about their prospects in the Big Ten Tournament as their journey begins this week. We finish up with a check in on Baseball and Softball as well as our first ever venture into the space of Nebraska Wrestling. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 107Big Ten Tournament Time
We are back this week to talk about some BIG TEN TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL!!! WOOOOHHOOOOO!! We talk both Men's and Women's Basketball and their prospective prospects in their respective conference tournaments. We also talk briefly about the Big Dance (aka March Madness, aka the NCAA Tournament) and each team's standing on that front. We also step up to the plate for a quick update on Baseball and Softball before finishing with the best sport at Nebraska, through a look at the football depth chart. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 106Nebraska is a Basketball State!
This week we break down Nebraska Men's Basketball securing their first Big Ten road win of the season over Indiana!! We also talk about the possibility of a twenty-win season for the Huskers. We also talk about the women's team and their dominance this week. They too have the possibility of a twenty-win season so we break down what having both teams at twenty wins would be like. We also recap all the Husker Baseball and Softball action from this week. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 105Two Teams...Two Tournaments?
We are back again this week to talk about an array of Nebraska sports topics including the possibility of BOTH the Men's and Women's Basketball teams making it to the Big Dance in March, Jordy Bahl being out for the year, a meeting with Husker Defensive Coordinator Tony White, and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 104Rex Retires + A Recruiting Class Wrap Up
We are back a day later this week but boy was it worth it! We talk all about the Lady Huskers' 82-79 upset of Caitlian Clark and #2 Iowa. We also touch on the start to the women's softball season beginning and Jordy Bahl's injury. We wrap up the episode by recapping the finalized 2024 recruiting class. We break it down by position and ranking as well as in-state recruits. We also talk about Rex Burkhead retiring from the NFL and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 103Softball in Mexico? Yes Please!
We return this week to talk about the wonderful time that is spring and all that brings for Husker sports. We talk Nebraska's upset of top 10 Wisconsin at home this past Thursday night in overtime as well as the Husker women's up and down week against Purdue and Rutgers. We then share our thoughts on Ethan Piper retiring from Nebraska football. Nebraska softball had its Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday and begins its season this week in Puerto Vallarta, MX! Finally, we give our weekly Britt Prince update and wrap up the show with our Super Bowl predictions. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 102Chubba Checks Out + Basketball Beatdowns
This week we talk Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan, Chubba Purdy transferring again, and the timing of the Spring Game. We then dive into a review and analysis of this past week in both Men's and Women's Basketball. We talk NCAA Tournament hopes and more. We finish with a little dip into baseball and softball as well as our picks for the NFL Playoff Conference Championship Games. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 101I'd Rather Be in Hawaii: Polynesian Bowl Recap
This week we discuss all things Polynesian Bowl. We talk Dylan Raiola pocket-presence, Carter Nelson effort, and Preston Taumua consistency. We then take a few dribbles on the basketball court and catch up with the three games that went down this past week. We talk NCAA Tournament hopes and expectations for the rest of the season. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!
Ep 100A Lesson in Patience: The 2023 Season in Review
This week we take a look back at what was the 2023 Nebraska football season. We go through all the ups and downs, tears of joy and disappointment, and everything else in between. We then move on to talk of happier times and break down Nebraska Men's basketball's upset of #1 Purdue and the fallout for that amazing night in Lincoln. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 99Transfers! Transfers! Transfers!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! We return with loads of college football to talk about and some very exciting transfer news! We discuss Dante Dowdell's and Isaiah Neyor's commitments to Nebraska this past week. We then break down the National Championship game and tie a bow on the college football season. We finish off the episode with a little B-ball talk. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 98A Recruiting Class to Remember
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We are back to discuss all this 2024 recruiting class. We break down the class position by position and give our thoughts on some of the commits. We also preview the CFP Semifinal games, go through some bowl results, and much more! We will be back in the New Year with more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 97EMERGENCY PODCAST: Dylan Raiola Flips to Nebraska
FIVE STAR RECRUIT DYLAN RAIOLA FLIPS TO NEBRASKA! Will and Grandpa record an emergency podcast reacting to the HUGE news of Dylan Raiola's commitment to Nebraska! We break down why this might have happened and what it means for the Huskers and for Matt Rhule. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 96Raiola on the Brain
We begin by breaking down Nebraska volleyball's heartbreaking loss to Texas in the National Championship game. We then move on to talk about the continuing Raiola saga and give our take on the situation. We also talk about more recruiting and transfer news including the possibility that Casey Thompson might be coming back to Lincoln. All that and much more!!! GO BIG RED
Ep 95The Quarterback Question...Answered?
This week we discuss the huge news that broke during the week: Kyle McCord and Julian Fleming (both former 5-star recruits) have expressed interest in transferring from Ohio State to NEBRASKA! Will and Grandpa break down what this means for the Huskers next fall and how we feel about the progression so far. We talk some Heisman before diving into the Nebraska women's volleyball tournament run which continues to the Final Four. We talk about how the Huskers could go all the way and what stands in their way. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 94Oh for the Want of a Quarterback
This week we begin by breaking down the College Football Playoff matchups. Did Florida State get snubbed? Who's gonna bring home the title? Did Georgia deserve being placed in 6th? We then move on to talk about potential transfer quarterbacks for Nebraska such as Zane Flores or Will Howard. We wrap up with a bit of Nebraska Volleyball and Basketball talk. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 93Week 14 Reaction: There are No Words...
We break down Nebraska's heartbreaking 13-10 loss in the Heroes Game against Iowa with a chance to secure bowl eligibility on Black Friday. We try to find some bright spots in a very sad time for Nebraska football at large, discuss what went wrong for Nebraska in this game, and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 92Week 13 Reaction: Misery in Madison
Husker Dan and Will break down the Huskers 24-17 overtime heartbreak this past Saturday at the hands of the Badgers of Wisconsin. We talk about Chubba getting the nod at QB, a terrible night of special teams, Nebraska's atrocious overtime streak, the play calling during the last minute of the game, and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 91Week 12 Reaction: Woulda...Coulda...Shoulda....
Your favorite Nebraska football pundits are back with another episode breaking down another Nebraska loss in much the same way as last episode. We break down Nebraska's 13-10 loss at the hands of the mighty Terrapins of Maryland. We try and figure out what went wrong for the Huskers on Saturday, Henrich Haaberg's injury, who will start this week, and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 90Week 11 Reaction: There Goes the Win Streak
This week we are back to break down the Huskers 17-20 defeat to the not so mighty Spartans of Michigan State. We take a look at the game and try to figure out where this one went wrong for the Huskers. Even in all the despair however we look for some bright spots on both sides of the ball for Nebraska. We finish up by looking ahead to a crucial matchup against Maryland next week. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 89Week 10 Reaction: Big Red Keeps Rolling
NEBRASKA IS ONE WIN AWAY FROM A BOWL GAME!! Who would've thought that?!?! This week we break down how the Huskers secured their fifth win of the season against Purdue. We praise the defense for a spectacular performance once again. Tristan Alvano looks like the real deal. Henrich Haarberg keeps on working and Emmet Johnson finds his footing. We look forward to next week against Michigan State as well as take a look at the Big Ten West standings! All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 88Week 9 Reaction: Blackshirt Sack Party!
This week we revel in Nebraska's fourth win in five games!! Eight sacks, one pick, and 9 points allowed for the Blackshirts this week!! We talk about everything that is going right on defense for Nebraska and everything that is going wrong on offense. We also talk a little recruiting as well as catch up on some major injury news. Finally we finish up with a recap of the "Match of the Century". #2 Nebraska takes down #1 Wisconsin at home, 3-2 and has the Devany Center ROCKING!! All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 87Week 8 Reaction: Bye Week Musings
This week Nebraska is on a bye but we aren't! We break down the Big Ten Scoreboard from this past week and discuss what it means for Nebraska. We then break down the Huskers upcoming matchup against Northwestern. What does Nebraska need to do to win? How can our strengths show and help us win? All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 86Week 7 Reaction: Halfway Through and Halfway to a Bowl!
This week we discuss Nebraska's 20-7 victory of Illinois. We break down Henrich Haarberg's outstanding individual performance as well as Tony White's defense finally stepping up big time! We take a look at the Big Ten Scoreboard and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 85Week 6 Reaction: Big Blue Blowout
This week we break down Nebraska's 45-7 steamrolling by #2 Michigan. We find some positives in a 38 point loss such as the run game, turnover battle, and others. We briefly go over the BIG10 scoreboard from the weekend and recap the past week of Nebraska women's volleyball. Finally, we preview Nebraska's upcoming Friday Night clash with Illinois. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!
Ep 84Week 5 Reaction: Loseiana Tech
This week we break down the Huskers 28-14 lighting delay win over Louisiana Tech for the Huskers second win in a row! We talk about the new and improved running game, Haarberg at QB, the new look running back room, and much more. We also take a look at the scores around the Big Ten as well as preview our clash with #2 Michigan coming up next week. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 83Week 4 Reaction: IT FINALLY HAPPENED!
This week we break down Nebraska's first win of the season against Norther Illinois on Saturday!! We talk about the keys to the game, what Nebraska did well, what we can improve, and what we think about the whole quarterback situation in Lincoln. We also talk about Nebraska volleyball's huge win over Top 10 ranked Standford on Tuesday. We wrap up by previewing Nebraska's second home game against Louisiana Tech coming up next week! All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 82Week 2 Reaction: Prime Time Catastrophe
This week we break down Nebraska's 36-14 loss to Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffs. We attempt to find some positives in a game of negatives for the Huskers. We also talk about the possibility of a change in the quarterback spot and who we would want instead of Jeff Sims if a change is made. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 81Week 1 Reaction: You’re Welcome Minnesota
This week we break down Nebraska's 10-13 loss to Minnesota in Minneapolis on Thursday. We look at what went wrong for the Huskers and what needs to be fixed before a primetime clash with Colorado next week. We also talk about standouts, disappointments, surprises, and much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 80ITS FINALLY HERE! : Minnesota Game Preview
This week we break down the Minnesota Nebraska clash. What does Nebraska need to do to win? Who should fans be watching? How could Minnesota challenge Nebraska? What will the outcome be? All that and so much more as we dive into a 2023 season full of expectations and questions! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 792023 Season Preview
This week we break down the entire 2023 season for the Huskers. We go game by game deciding if Nebraska can pull out a win or if they cards are not in our favor. We talk new coaches, new rivalries, new faces, and much more! GO BIG REDDD!!
Ep 78A Very ”Special” Secondary Preview: 2023 Secondary and Special Teams Preview
This week we break down the secondary and the special teams for Nebraska this year. We look at breakout stars, veterans with things to prove, still a kicking battle? and much more! We also discuss Volleyball Day in Nebraska, Zavier Betts leaving the program, Huskers in the NFL, and Matt Foley! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 77Linebacker Lineup: Linebacker Room Preview
This week we take a look at the Nebraska Linebacker Room for the 2023-2024 season. We discuss breakout stars, transfers, the return of the Nick Henrich-Luke Reimer duo, Ernest Hausmann dissing Nebraska, and which freshman will impress most. We then move on to two bombshells of news: Myles Farmer entering the transfer portal and Oregon and Washington joining the BIG10. We discuss the effects of both of these events for Nebraska and also for the BIG10 as a whole. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 76A Youthful Defensive Line Preview
This week we take an extensive look at the Husker Defensive Line under the coaching of Terrance Knighton. How will the youth and inexperience factor in? How fast can Tony White import his 3-3-5 Scheme? Who are the potential stars? Is there a long-term upside? All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 75This Will Be Interesting: Receiving Corp Preview
This week we begin with a conversation about why College Football is the GREATEST SPORT ON THE PLANET! We then move into previewing the Nebraska Receiving Corp this year. Who is gonna be our #1 TE? What will the return of Zavier Betts be like? Will Malachai Coleman make an immediate impact? And so much more!!! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 74O-Line Turnaround: O-Line Preview
This week we talk all things Offensive Line! We talk about newest Husker Transfer, Ben Scott, and what impact he will have this year. We also discuss where Nebraska ranks on offense and what it means for this upcoming season. We wrap up the preview with a look at who we believe will be starting come August 31st in Minnesota. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!!
Ep 73RUN THE BALL! : Running Back Room Preview
We kick off this episode with a look at two top O-line talents that might be coming to Nebraska, Grant Brix and Preston Taumua. We then dive into Nebraska's Running Back Room for the 2023-2024 season. Who will carry the majority of the work? Will there be a breakout star? Can Nebraska have great running backs again? All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 72Rhule the Recruiter
This week we discuss the commitments of 4 star TE Carter Nelson and 4 star athlete Jacory Barney Jr. We talk about how much Rhule has already turned around the Nebraska football program and what else we think he can do this year. We also discuss what challenges Nebraska will face once USC and UCLA join the BIG10 in a couple years. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!!
Ep 71Is It Okay to Drink the Kool-Aid Yet?
This week we record an on-site episode together in Omaha. We talk all things recruiting as Nebraska has had a massive wave of commits come in this month. We also talk about the good news that Nebraska has been getting ever since April when Jaz Shelley announced she was returning, to Danny Kaelin flipping his two Bellevue West teammates to the Huskers. We also talk about Matt Rhule and everything he has done for the Husker football program so far. All that and much more!! GOOOO BIIIIGG REEEDD!! Twitter: @HBTHuskersPod