Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

The Husker247 Podcast rolls on with its post-spring look at the running back position and who can emerge from that group in the fall. Brian Christopherson also hits on a few of the highlights from Matt Rhule's media appearance on Monday night, including a walk-on who may be more than just a nice spring story. In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball's addition of Josiah Allick and what's ahead for Husker baseball in the final two weeks of the season. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday’s Husker247 Podcast begins an offseason look at where things stand for Nebraska’s position groups — first up: quarterbacks. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the spring, transfer portal movement and confidence level about the group as the portal wheel spins. In the second segment, the guys discuss the addition of New Mexico transfer Josiah Allick and how he fits into Nebraska’s roster for next season. Allick is the fourth transfer portal addition for Nebraska basketball this offseason. How does that quartet fit into the Husker roster? Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The spring transfer portal window closed April 30. How did the Huskers fare and how does the picture look at certain spots where Nebraska lost contributors? The podcast wraps with some discussion about the NFL Draft and Nebraska basketball gaining a commitment from Iowa transfer guard Ahron Ulis. Listen in. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 convened for an emergency podcast following the news of Casey Thompson leaving. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer walk through the news and the fallout of Thompson leaving as a graduate transfer and heading to the portal. What does it mean for Jeff Sims? What does it mean for behind Jeff Sims? Conversation also includes plenty of thoughts on the potential return of Logan Smothers, why Heinrich Haarberg emerged this spring and if the Huskers will pursue a quarterback in the portal now without Thompson. Finally a few more thoughts on Noa Pola-Gates entering the portal and what remains with the Huskers ahead of the transfer deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returned on NFL Draft Day and discussed the latest happenings in Nebraska football post spring session, the transfer portal, the aforementioned draft and Nebraska baseball. Things start with some early draft discussion before giving way to the portal. Any of Nebraska’s departures a surprise? Will Stephon Wynn be missed? What about on the other end of things — does Nebraska look to add to its roster at all? Where would those spots be at if it does? Then discussion turned to a lightening rod topic in what is happening at Colorado. What does the big roster shift in Boulder mean for the game in September? Following a short break the trio return to discuss the NFL draft and make some predictions. When does Trey Palmer get drafted? Who takes him? How many Huskers are selected during the event? Who are the likely undrafted signees? Finally after all the football talk, Michael Bruntz uses his best bedside manner to walk through another ugly midweek loss for the Huskers and to update where things sit in a season that appears to be going sideways. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back on regular schedule following the spring session, Husker247 convened a podcast on Tuesday to go over the Red-White Game and to discuss the latest recruiting happenings. The podcast opens with Mike Schaefer getting thoughts from Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson about what stood out the most to either of them with Saturday’s scrimmage. From there each were asked thoughts on a variety topics including Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense, thoughts on the offensive line performance. how the tight ends played and who stood out from the secondary. After a brief pause in the action the show resumes with more recruiting talk as each of Nebraska’s last three commitments are discussed. Things start with Ian Flynt before moving to Willis McGahee and finally Caden VerMaas. Then the trio discusses a handful of recruits who came in for the visit, where things might be sitting for those individuals and how it has all shaped up for Nebraska as it heads into what figures to be a busy evaluation period. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Hypecast returns as the REd-White game is a day away. How does Husker247 feel about things? Of course we’ll tell you. The podcast starts with memories of spring game past and what stands out about the annual event every April. From there Mike Schaefer directs each of Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson to give a rundown of one side of the ball. Bruntz gives his thoughts on offense and Christopherson handles the defense, as both give fans things to look for on Saturday. All three offer players they’re excited to see for the first time on Saturday in new roles and then each talks about a concern that exists if things go poorly. Finally it is time for predictions. Things get oddly specific and even a little bit confusing as they try to determine a winner, but eventually everyone gets on the same page. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red-White game is finally here and that means it’s time to figure out what is a big deal, what’s a spring story and what’s a big nothing burger. And who better to make these definitive statements than Husker247? Join Mike schaefer and Michael Bruntz as they go position-by-position to determine if the biggest storylines or narratives from each have staying power or are simply polite spring conversations and won’t factor into the 2023 season. After that Schaefer talks about the Under Armour camp he attended, which Nebraska targets shined and why the Huskers need to continue to work hard into the Kansas City area. Bruntz follows up with a run through of Nebraska’s spring game visit list, which is sure to continue to grow as the event gets closer. Finally discussion ends with a conversation about Nebraska’s baseball team, its suspended game against Creighton and the historic impressiveness of what Max Anderson and Brice Matthews are doing in the same season for the Huskers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the dog days of spring football which makes it a great time to switch things up on the Husker247 Podcast and talk some basketball recruiting. In a brisk 18-minute podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk about Nebraska’s newest additions Rienk Mast and Brice Williams, each of whom committed and plan to join the Huskers for the 2023-24 season. Then they discuss other potential visitors including Latrell Wrightsell and Hunter Sallis, and why two former in-state players could be interesting additions. Finally they talked about how intentional Fred Hoiberg and the staff have to be in building a roster that can build off the gains of last season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returned this week and focused primarily on a pair of discussions that spanned the entire show. The first centered on Nebraska’s wide receiver room and the second was a discussion about where things sit for in-state recruiting. Discussion about wide receivers started with Garret McGuire who spoke after Tuesday’s practice. The trio gave their thoughts on why his age is overblown, what they’ve heard or learned regarding McGuire and more about the receivers coach. From there the conversation moved to the position in general. Does Nebraska have a No. 1 wide receiver? Who could the top receivers be this year? Could there be surprises? Will Nebraska struggle because it may not have a big play threat like a Trey Palmer or a Samori Toure? Following a quick timeout the show moved over to recruiting to discuss Ashton Murphy. The Elkhorn South lineman committed to the Huskers, giving the team three commitments for the 2024 class and the first in-state commitment for the cycle. What stands out about Murphy? What did Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer see from him at a Warren Academy event in January? Where does he fit moving forward? Then things move over to new offer Eric Ingwerson and why Nebraska is in a good spot to annually find tight ends and linemen like Murphy for every class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 gathered on Good Friday to spread the news of Nebraska’s spring practices and where things sit for the Huskers. After a little Masters banter and entirely too much talk about pimento sandwiches, Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through each position on the roster to discuss how things have shook out for the Huskers this spring. Who’s standing out at quarterback? What to make of a deep running back room? How excited are the tight ends? What are we seeing out of the trenches? Who is emerging in the back of the defense? All of those and more are discussed. Things finish highlighting a couple walk-on players having good springs and the guys talk about their Easter memories and what makes a good candy for the holiday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 Podcast returns to discuss where things sit for Nebraska football at the halfway point of spring practices. Conversation starts with what the trio saw on Tuesday when over at the facility and what perhaps stood out, including observations on both Bryce Benhart and AJ Rollins. From there they run through Nebraska’s defense and what is happening at each level, including a look at linebacker and how there’s a big difference in the types of players being brought in to help run Tony White’s 3-3-5. They also discuss the depth along the defensive line and the maturation of Nash Hutmacher, as well as the volume of players in the defensive backfield and the amount of returning experience. After a quick time out the conversation shifts to the offensive line. What does it look like right now for Nebraska? How can the Huskers survive some depth issues this spring? Then a conversation about oft forgotten Nouredin Nouilli, who missed all of 2022 because of suspension. Does he start immediately? Any concerns about rush? What does that mean for the rest of the position group. Finally there’s a breakdown of where things are at for Nebraska baseball as the Huskers are coming off an important midweek win at Kansas State and have a critical series ahead against Michigan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 got together one last time in March to discuss Nebraska football and other topics as the spring rolls along. The show started with a discussion about where things sit with Nebraska’s defensive line after Terrance Knighton spoke on Thursday and the depth the Huskers have currently and are attempting to create by utilizing different players in different roles. Then each participant spoke about the most interesting thing they’ve seen or heard so far this spring as it relates to the Huskers. Conversation ranged from tight end usage to how injuries and news is handled to running backs to the very intentionality Matt Rhule seems to operate from. After a quick timeout conversation resumed as each person picked a different Husker standing out this spring and why things could be break right this year. Finally Michael Bruntz breaks down where things sit for Nebraska baseball, which desperately could use a third starter and how it is shaping up for postseason play. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 gathered on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s spring ball and the big visit weekend. Conversation starts with Nebraska’s fifth spring practice and what has stood out to Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson during the first couple of open practice sessions and the media available. Early on the conversation centers on the unanswered picture at quarterback and just how unique the room is compared to other quarterback situations that Huskers have faced. There’s also a discussion about position changes and Nebraska’s efforts to build depth on its defense through the use of multiple players beyond its top unit. Mike Schaefer then takes things to recruiting as the trio walks through Nebraska’s big weekend and what stood out. Any concern over the lack of commitments? Did Nebraska solidify themselves with others? What happens with Dylan Raiola moving forward? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a busy, busy week for Nebraska football as spring ball is completely underway and the Huskers are set to have a monster recruiting weekend. Who better to get you prepared for it than Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson? The Husker247 duo first start with a little March Madness talk and the obligatory banter as BC reveals how many times he’s watched Miracle. But conversation shifts to Nebraska’s first open portion of a spring practice and what the two saw when out there. Which position groups, players or even assistant coaches stood out during the open portion? What initial thoughts do they have on Nebraska’s newcomers. From there they discuss what they’ve heard from the coaches and players that have been available to discuss things, including how the players have started to parrot their coaches and talk about the standards they have for themselves, how someone like Quinton Newsome can use the spring to become better, while getting used to different coaching and what they thought of the comments from both coordinators. After a quick break it became recruiting time. Up first they ran through some of the big names that are expected to be on campus this weekend like Brandon Baker, Williams Nwaneri and Ryan Wingo. Then a conversation occurred about how the Huskers also have some top talent from the surrounding states and inside Nebraska visiting as well, and how the Huskers have to have success in those areas just as much as it wants to pull players from California, Texas or elsewhere. Finally it was time for the Dylan Raiola conversation as the duo tried to determine what success looks like as it relates to a recruitment that hasn’t begun to slow down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring ball is back and it was the first day Matt Rhule got to bring his players onto the field and see what he actually has for the 2023 season. That makes it a great time for Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer to bust out the microphones and chat about the start of the spring season, how Rhule handled the offseason and the media and much, much more. Discussion starts with Rhule’s transparency of changes within the program. The two debate what that might mean regarding things going forward and touch on some of the players who are suspended, who left the team and who is changing position. One of the most interesting players who could change spots is Heinrich Haarberg, but he’s staying at quarterback for now. Schaefer passes along thoughts on Haarberg’s media appearance and what it might mean moving forward for the redshirt sophomore. There’s also some offensive line talk as the guys try to figure out who’s where in the never-ending game of musical chairs up front. Tuesday’s contestant is Ethan Piper, an interior lineman looking for a home, that might change the complexion of the line. From there the two get into a conversation about Gabe Ervin, spring hype and fall production, as the running back room does not have a shortage of interesting players, who all bring something a little different to the table at the spot. After a quick time out Christopherson runs through the latest in Nebraska recruiting with several visitors on campus including Willis McGahee IV and Kaelin Massey, Then the two highlight the big recruiting weekend and some of the names both are looking forward to hearing more about following their first trips to Lincoln. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska football officially opened its 2023 spring practices on Monday, with the Huskers running through a 6 a.m. practice. Media heard from Matt Rhule and four players. What did we learn from Rhule about position changes and departures? Who has been one of the stars of the offseason? We unpack that and more in a short Monday-edition of the Husker247 Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Schaefer returned from his Vegas vacation to join Brian Christopherson as the duo from Husker247 broke down the forthcoming spring football season, chatted about Nebraska basketball’s offseason and discussed some favorite memories of basketball in March. Things started with some tournament talk as the question was posed — favorite buzzer beater — which led to plenty of discussions of past results. Then conversation shifted to 2023 Nebraska football as each of Christopherson and Schaefer ran through interesting holdovers form the previous roster, names like Ajay Allen, Henry Lutovsky and more. From there the two ran through each position group to discuss a name that intrigues this spring and thoughts on the overall position. What room stands out as a potential strength? Where does it feel obvious the Huskers lack depth? After getting through both offense and defense, sports were changed as Nebraska basketball became the topic regarding recent departures of Denim Dawson and Oleg Kojenets. What’s next for the Huskers? Did Fred Hoiberg find the framework for what he wants in Lincoln? Finally things wrap up with more tournament talk. Who’s BC got in the finals? Why hasn’t Schaefer filled out a bracket? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson put a bow on Nebraska basketball's short stay at the Big Ten Basketball Tournament in Chicago, and kick things forward to a longshot NIT berth and how Fred Hoiberg will go about reshaping his roster going into next season. In the second segment, Mike Schaefer is joined by 247Sports National Recruiting analyst Greg Biggins to discuss Nebraska recruiting in California as part of Husker247's ongoing State of Focus series. Listen in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Tuesday's podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Matt Rhule's approach to the offseason and the ways the new Husker head coach has increased competition, while building his team's culture. Tight end Thomas Fidone, an intriguing piece of the Husker roster, weighed in on Rhule's approach in the offseason and how it has been received by the players. On the hardcourt, Brian was in Iowa City to see Nebraska sweep the Hawkeyes on the season. How does this team continue to do it and how many suits is Brian packing for the Big Ten Tournament? Nebraska baseball largely handled its business in Minnesota, upsetting No. 7 Vanderbilt and knocking off Hawaii. Where do things stand for the Big Red as they return home? Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast convened again on Thursday to discuss the news of the week, set up the weekend and bring in some actual expertise in the form of recruiting. Things start off with Michael Bruntz discussing hand size since the NFL Combine is here. Can Ochaun Mathis, Trey Palmer or Travis Vokolek make some headway and move up draft boards with a good showing? Which one intrigues the group the most? Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss and lament the way things went for Nebraska basketball on Tuesday as Michigan State came to Lincoln and shot lights out in the second half, erasing a double-digit deficit and burying the Huskers under an avalanche of 3-point field goals. Can Nebraska bounce back at Iowa? Does BC have some confidence in Nebraska after the Huskers played well in a loss against a sharpshooting squad? Then Bruntz tells us about Nebraska baseball and where things sit for the program following a sweep at South Alabama to get the season back to .500 and ahead of a clash with Vanderbilt, Hawaii and Ole Miss up in Minneapolis. After a word from the sponsors, Schaefer returns with East Coach analyst Brian Dohn to talk about Nebraska’s recruiting efforts in New Jersey, Philadelphia and why that could be fruitful given the connections on the staff. Dohn touches on a few of the top players in 2024 class and some of Nebraska’s recent additions, before professing his love for Husker hooper Keisei Tominaga. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast started with a topic near and dear to its heart — ranking the best months of the year. From there a spirited discussion emerged regarding Brian Christopherson’s experience in the Omaha North marching band and then a discussion about marching bands in general. If those can’t sell you on a listen then it’s worth noting immediately after the guys talked about Dylan Raiola, his boy’s weekend in Lincoln, and why the Huskers appear to be the favorite as the calendar turns to March. Then after a quick break it’s time for basketball. First there’s plenty of conversation about the Minnesota game and how the Huskers held on for an important win despite a sometimes inconsistent game. Then it’s time to break down the Michigan State game and how the Huskers matchup with a Spartans team that has one more win in conference play this season, but also an 18-point win over Nebraska earlier this season. It all ends with predictions. Does anyone pick Nebraska to win on Tuesday? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast was back in action on Thursday as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer broke tdown the latest in Nebraska athletics. The pod began with a conversation about each of three assistants that came and spoke to the media on Wednesday morning. Strength coach Corey Campbell laid out his vision. What does that mean for Nebraska? What changes with Campbell as a strength coach? What did we learn about him during the session? From there conversation shifted to Donovan Raiola, who spoke about offensive line play for the first time since the previous spring. What are the takeaways from the coach about his group and what do we already know going into spring? Linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek was also discussed, as well as his position room, which could use some breakouts this spring and next fall. Bruntz discussed where linebacker falls on his list of concerns about the program. Finally Brian Christopherson breaks down the Nebraska basketball game ahead on Saturday and if the Huskers can keep things rolling. Then to completely tempt faith the trio discussed how many wins Nebraska would need to jump into the NCAA tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 got together on a Tuesday to talk about Nebraska’s newest commitment, a unique in-state offer, how Nebraska basketball keeps winning and if the baseball team wants a do-over in the schedule department after a rough start. Things start with Mike Schaefer gloating about his prediction from the previous podcast. When he mercifully ends Michael Bruntz takes up the cause to talk about Roger Gradney, Nebraska’s newest commitment and first in the 2024 class. From there the guys discuss Tory Pittman III, Nebraska’s first in-state offer to an 8th grader. He plans to enroll at Omaha Central next year. Conversation shifts after the break to Nebraska basketball where Brian Christopherson and Schaefer recap an exciting win over Maryland, how the Huskers pulled it off and why Derrick Walker has been a special, special player for the team this year. Finally Bruntz takes us through a disaster of a weekend for Nebraska baseball, why Will Bolt wants a challenging non-conference schedule and why the Huskers might end up being fine after an ugly start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 trio got together on Friday morning to knock out a quick 30-minute podcast touching on the news of the back half of the week and more. The show starts with the news of Alante Brown leaving the team and Hunter Anthony leaving the program. Brian Christopherson explains why Brown’s departure is notable, but also suggests people don’t write off the wide receiver entirely. Michael Bruntz discusses Anthony’s role at Nebraska in 2022 and why it looked to be more of the same in 2023 and why the former Oklahoma State Cowboy might be in the market for something else. Both Husker247 beat writers believe it’s simply the start of the attrition that has to come for the Huskers as Nebraska looks to get down to the correct numbers. From there conversation shifts to recruiting where the big March visit weekend is discussed and names are mentioned of top players expected to be on campus. The Huskers are planning a strong weekend which could include having two of the Top 5 players in the country on the same visit. Recruiting remains the topic as the trio discussed Carter Nelson’s offer and why Nebraska continues to see a surge of schools come in and make offers that have otherwise rarely ever shown interest in players from the state. Finally things finish up with the red-hot Husker basketball team, a key game against Maryland at home and the outlook for getting to a postseason tournament, which suddenly looks like a possibility. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast’s Valentine’s Day gift to you is a brand new episode to help shorten the offseason by 40 minutes. The gang talks about Valentine’s Day and which cards they picked out as kids and other memorable moments from the holiday. Somehow it led to the discussion of the 1990s including the baggy nature of the suits and Counting Crows. Somehow things stayed on the rails enough to get to a discussion about Dylan Raiola and the recent Crystal Ball prediction. The trio went over the important questions: Why? When? And what does it mean? Brian Christopherson broke down where things sit for Nebraska basketball at the moment and what it would mean to get a couple more wins this regular season, both for the current players and for the direction of things under Fred Hoiberg. Michael Bruntz walked through the opening of baseball season and dove into how the Huskers stack up these first few weeks as the Big Ten team will be on the road to get some games in during February. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 podcast returned on Friday and didn’t make a single Super Bowl reference or a prediction. That’s because the group was too busy chatting about a recent press conference with tight ends coach Bob Wager and wide receivers coach Garret McGuire, as well as working through the Super Six. Here’s what happened on the latest podcast: Things start with thoughts from Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson on Bob Wager and his position room. From there Mike Schaefer forces Christopherson to make a prediction about the position group and he learns more about the addition of former LSU and Georgia tight end Arik Gilbert. Following that conversation the group focuses on McGuire and how the young assistant handled his first real media appearance. Discussion turned to how McGuire fits with the staff, why he could be a big asset and why there are not real concerns about his ability to coach similarly aged receivers. After a short break the conversation turns to the Super Six and all three run through their ballots before discussing some of the surprises in the results. Then its sleeper time and each walks through some other names they considered. Christopherson sends it home with a discussion about Nebraska’s upcoming game against Wisconsin, Bruntz invents a new Mount Rushmore and Schaefer fondly recalls when the Bob Devaney Sports Center would welcome Colorado’s Richard Roby onto the court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast returned to its full form on Tuesday as all three of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered to talk about the recruiting class, positional outlooks, and then dove into a little basketball and baseball to finish things out. Things started with football where Bruntz and Christopherson dove into how Matt Rhule and company finished things out. Each gave thoughts on what they learned about Rhule and the staff during the last couple months and what could carry over into future classes. All three discussed recruits that committed in the last few weeks and which players stand out as additions in the second signing period, as well as which positions received a boost for next season and if there’s a surprise player in the mix like we saw with Malcolm Hartzog. From there things transitioned to basketball and Christopherson broke down Nebraska’s big win over Penn State and how Keisei Tominaga stepped up to carry the Huskers, as well as what he’s seeing from Jamarques Lawrence and why Ramel Lloyd is a name to know for coming seasons. Bruntz then weighed in with thoughts on Nebraska baseball as the Huskers are just a week away from the season beginning out in San Diego. Bruntz provided a couple newcomers to know as Will Bolt looks to turn things around after a rough 2022 season. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have each new episode downloaded immediately to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Thursday's episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the final five additions to Nebraska's recruiting class and take a look at the class overall -- which positions did Nebraska hit? Who are potential sleepers? Which recruit would you absolutely bet your life on? The guys also discuss the high points of Matt Rhule's press conference, including his discussions on building culture and much more. Listen in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Tuesday's episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson dig in to some of the takeaways from Terrance Knighton and Ed Foley's media appearance. What does Nebraska REALLY have coming back along the defensive line? How aggressive should Nebraska be on special teams? Can they be? In the second segment, the guys preview Nebraska's national signing day and dig into the work done by Matt Rhule and his staff in January. Listen in. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week and more commitments for the Nebraska football team. The Huskers added four commits (three high school, one transfer) in the past few days, so Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the additions and where they fit on Nebraska's roster. The guys also discuss the season-ending injury to Emmanuel Bandoumel and how it affects the conversation about Nebraska's season and the direction of the program going forward. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska makes another transfer portal addition from Georgia, this time former five-star tight end Arik Gilbert. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down what the addition means for the Huskers, Nebraska's tight end picture in 2023 and what Gilbert brings to the table. The guys also preview another big recruiting weekend for Matt Rhule and his staff and discuss Nebraska basketball's win over Ohio State and what the road forward looks like with Juwan Gary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247's Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down a newsy few days in the transfer portal that saw the Huskers add Georgia transfer MJ Sherman, lose Stanford transfer Walter Rouse and retain two former players out of the portal to help add depth to the wide receiver spot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska landed a big offensive tackle in Walter Rouse and isn’t yet done with the transfer portal. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz get together to discuss what the Huskers are cooking up and where things seem to be headed to close out the class. First though Bruntz walks through why Rouse is a big addition and what it means for all parts of Nebraska’s line. Then the duo discuss if his absence this upcoming spring while rehabbing a shoulder injury matters much. From there the two talk about initial impressions following the press conferences from running backs coach EJ Barthel and defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. What do we know about Rhule’s staff following these conversations? What do we know about those respective position groups? Finally the two hit on the tight ends that visiting Nebraska this weekend, as Bruntz walks through where things sit for former Georgia Bulldog Brent Seither and how the Huskers are in a strong spot with 2024 recruit Ian Flynt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska had a busy weekend of official visits from transfer portal recruits and the basketball team went up to Minnesota and came back with a victory. The Husker247 Podcast breaks both of these down in its latest episode. Things kick off with the commitment of Virginia wide receiver Billy Kemp, who announced for the Huskers on Monday night. The trio of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discuss the commitment and how Kemp fits, what reasonable expectations are and more. Discussion shifts to the wide receiver room at large and the guys debate who could be in a position to help the Huskers the best in 2023. From there things move to the offensive line as the Huskers hosted a pair of portal targets over the weekend and things look pretty good for adding one or both of Micah Mazzccua and Walter Rouse. Each lineman made it in over the weekend and the Huskers have the need up front after a tumultuous 2022. Bruntz explains why Rouse would be among Nebraska’s biggest portal additions and Christopherson explains how adding either would be a boon for a much maligned offensive line — and how the picture changes dramatically for Donovan Raiola if the Huskers walk away with some big recruiting wins. Things move to the hardwood and a discussion about Nebraska’s basketball team coming through against Minnesota and a preview for a big game against Illinois. Schaefer predictably makes everyone have predictions for the Illinois game, but doesn’t yell about hype into the microphone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast welcomes you into a new year with a new podcast covering everything from Nebraska’s new additions to the 2023 class to Jim Harbaugh’s clock management in the college football playoff. Here’s how things unfold as the guys discuss the college football playoff games and what stood out during the bowl action this season. Brian Christopherson makes an impassioned plea for people to consider their timeout strategies. Meanwhile Michael Bruntz casually mentions Harbaugh as the next Denver Broncos coach. From there things actually turn to Nebraska with a discussion regarding Nebraska’s newest additions in Cameron Lenhardt and Ethan Nation. Where does each fit with Nebraska’s defense? What have the Huskers done so far defensively? Who could stand out for the next staff? Nebraska isn’t done with the portal either and the trio talk about the newest name to know in Walter Rouse, a multiyear starter at Stanford, set to visit Nebraska and a handful of other schools this weekend. Where does Nebraska’s offensive line picture sit currently? What would Rouse mean for Nebraska and where are things even if he ends up elsewhere? Things finally finish up with two wildly different conversations about Nebraska’s recent coaching hires to fill out the staff and what it means followed by dissecting the Huskers struggles against Michigan State on the hardwood and what to make of this team with an important Minnesota game looming. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 trio gathered two days after Christmas to discuss the gift the transfer portal gave the Huskers in center Ben Scott, discuss Matt Rhule’s second major media appearance, Nebraska’s 2023 current signing class and a little hoops talk with Iowa coming to town. How did the Huskers land Scott? More importantly the group discusses what it means and the value of locking down the center position potentially for each of the next two seasons. Nebraska also landed a critical transfer portal addition in Jeff Sims, who could be the team’s quarterbacks each of the next two seasons, but the Huskers also have about 183 other signal callers on the roster. How does Husker247 see things breaking down. If nothing else we learned Rhule’s introductory press conference was an indication that the head coach will have interesting press conferences and the signing day one followed in sure form. What did Rhule have to say? Why is Eric Fields already on a Butkus Watchlist for 2025? What else stood out from the head coach? Nebraska basketball is back in action on Thursday. Will there be a Frantrum? Could Nebraska continue to make Iowans feel bad at the end of 2022? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have every episode downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s National Signing Day and Nebraska is busy as the Huskers have things rolling for Matt Rhule in his first recruiting cycle. Husker247’s Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer break it all down on the latest podcast. The two start with a conversation about where the class stands and the new additions for the Huskers on Wednesday, including getting a commitment from Malachi Coleman. The two also discuss the effort Nebraska’s staff put into keeping players from the state home and discuss why it’s important to maintain that energy. From there they have conversations about what the Huskers have added and where things still need to go inside this 2023 class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Wheel of Topics makes its big return in this weeks podcast. We load up the wheel with topics and give it a spin to answer listener questions about Nebraska football, Matt Rhule’s first few weeks on the job, Husker recruiting and even some Husker History what-ifs. Will Nebraska take a high school quarterback? What has been most impressive about Matt Rhule’s staff? Why Rhule will and won’t work in Lincoln and the most overrated holiday season treat. Listen in and don’t forget to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast started on a somber note on Tuesday as the the group remembered Mike Leach for his unique blend of personality and air raid football. The long time college football coach faced Nebraska six times in his career and appeared on the radio despite never coaching in Lincoln. Following the look back on Leach’s legacy the podcast shifts to conversations about Nebraska’s recruiting efforts, its latest commitments and the big visit weekend that featured a number of commits and targets all in Lincoln at the same time. Everything gets wrapped up with a little basketball talk following a tough 0-2 start in Big Ten play but a game against Purdue that went into overtime and showcased the energy in Pinnacle Bank Arena that’s largely been absent throughout Fred Hoiberg’s tenure as the head coach. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have episodes downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a big recruiting edition of the Husker247 podcast as the first half of the episode features Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz, before 247Sports analyst Andrew Ivins joins to talk about Matt Rhule’s recruiting, new commit Brice Turner and several of Nebraska’s weekend visitors. Despite the heavy recruiting talk the podcast actually starts with Tony White as Nebraska’s next defensive coordinator. Bruntz and Schaefer run through his background, why the 3-3-5 intrigues them, which positions the Huskers have to emphasize and more on the coach. From there the discussion turns into rundown of the visit weekend and all the players the Huskers are expected to host. They finish things up discussing Nebraska’s new facilities and what those could mean for visitors this weekend. When Ivins joins the conversation shifts to what about Rhule makes recruiting analysts get excited and how the methodology has paid big dividends. Ivins then breaks down Nebraska’s new commit and walks through why several recent Rhule offers received high ratings or even ratings bumps. Finally Ivins discusses the possibility of the Huskers landing Cameron Lenhardt and how he could fit with the defense and a spirited discussion on how Jeff Sims’ potential makes him tantalizing, even if the track record is uneven. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been quite a week at Nebraska with coaches getting on the road, the transfer portal popping and Matt Rhule still needing to put together his full staff. The Husker247 crew assembled to discuss all of these things, but started with Brice Turner, Nebraska’s newest commitment and how he came to join the class and why he represents the kind of players the Huskers could load up on to finish things out in 2023. From there the conversation gets into in-state recruiting and what Rhule has been doing, where he’s been and why high school coaches are happy to see different people walking the hallways in their schools. Nebraska is set to retain Donovan Raiola as the offensive line coach. We walk through the decision and outline why it appears to be happening, what it means and the concerns about the move. Finally there’s some Nebraska basketball talk as the Huskers took down Creighton on Sunday, securing a win over a Top 10 team and halting a multiyear losing streak. What’s next for Nebrasketball? Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast and have future episodes downloaded immediately to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full group gathered for a podcast for the first time since Nebraska won at Iowa, Matt Rhule was hired and parts of the new coaching staff came together, Discussion centered on Nebraska’s new assistants with conversations largely focused on new offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield, his experience and what he can bring to the next Huskers offense. At that point conversation turned to what the Huskers have to go add to finish out the staff and a little speculation as to who those people could be could be. Finally there’s some Nebraska hoops talk as Nebraska is coming off a pair of wins against ACC foes Florida State and Boston College, but things ramp up with three top 10 matchups coming as games await against Creighton, Indiana and Purdue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a new era of Nebraska football with a new face and voice to go along with it. On Monday the Nebraska Cornhuskers officially introduced Matt Rhule as the new head coach of the football program. On this edition of the Husker247 Podcast cohosts Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson break down the opening press conference, offer takeaways from what they heard on Monday, provided thoughts on Rhule’s first appearance and more. The conversation largely focuses on Rhule, his style, his plans and what happens next as he takes over the program in Lincoln. Plus there’s a little Mickey Joseph talk at the end. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 writers Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss Nebraska's new head coach Matt Rhule after he was named to the position on Saturday morning. How did we get here? What's next for Rhule and what does it mean for the Huskers? Those questions and more are answered as the Rhule era in Lincoln is about to get under way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The week of Thanksgiving is a mess. To make it simple Husker247 has recorded a podcast combining all the banter and chatter you’ve come to expect from the Husker247 Podcast with the fly-by-night analysis and insane predictions the come from the Husker247 HypeCast. Please enjoy the first ever ComboCast! Things start, after Mike Schaefer gets everyone nice and hyped, with a look back at the loss to Wisconsin. What worked. What didn’t. Who stood out? And where do things sit as the Huskers head into Iowa. Then Schaefer and Brian Christopherson spend 20 minutes on the coaching search with much of that time walking through the information about Bronco Mendenhall surfacing, where Matt Rhule could fit, how an AD has to work around all sorts of landmines to make a hire and the latest on Chris Klieman and Lance Leipold. Finally a few thoughts on the future of Mickey Joseph. The podcast finishes as Michael Bruntz returns to talk Iowa and the trio make relatively deflating predictions, single out a few performers and mercifully end the podcast before spending too much time talking about the upcoming game. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have new episodes downloaded immediately to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Sunday Side Session good friend Josh Peterson joins Mike SChaefer to walk through Nebraska’s latest second half collapse and its ninth straight loss to Wisconsin. The two discuss the game and what they saw, Nebraska’s inability to close games and if the Huskers would benefit from simply moving on from everything and try to start as fresh as possible. There’s also discussion about Nebraska’s next coach and much more. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen to have episodes downloaded automatically to your device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 host Mike Schaefer is joined by Mike Sautter of NebPreps to break down the upcoming slate of high school championship games being played at Memorial Stadium on Monday. The two run through all six matchups, stand out players, recruits having good seasons and more. They were work backwards starting with the D2 title game and finishing with Class A. Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcast wherever you listen to have episodes downloaded automatically to your device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to get hyped as Nebraska hosts Wisconsin in the interim coaches battle featuring Mickey Joseph for the Huskers and Jim Leonhard for the Badgers. Popular assistants have become the head coach and the results for both are fairly uneven. The HypeCast welcomes in Dirk Chatelain to the conversation and he joins Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer to discuss the Wisconsin game. Conversation starts on offense where once again the Huskers enter a game with a murky outlook at quarterback following Chubba Purdy’s injury, Logan Smothers being banged up and Casey Thompson’s rehabilitation from a hand injury. How can Nebraska get Anthony Grant going and Trey Palmer involved. When the conversation shifts to the defense the group discusses how the Huskers have played on that side of the ball, why Ernest Hausmann and Malcolm Hartzog seem to be playing well and the increased play from the secondary. Then it’s time for predictions that include oddly specific moments happening in the game, who stands out for the Huskers on Saturday and what the final score will be. After several weeks of similar picks does anyone get wild and go with an upset for Saturday? As always be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have episodes downloaded directly to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 trio got together on Tuesday morning to discuss Nebraska football, the coaching search and how to best run a sports bar. Seriously Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson had a bad experience at one in Michigan and have tips to offer to those in the sports bar hospitality game. Conversation picks back up with Nebraska football as things shift to the Michigan game and the guys give what takeaways they have coming out of the 34-3 loss and a look ahead to Wisconsin with what everyone hopes to see on Saturday. But eventually the conversation moved to the coaching search. The guys talk about Matt Rhule and his ascension to the top of the likely candidates list. There’s Mickey Joseph discussion. There’s timeline discussion. Finally Mike Schaefer makes everyone bet a fictional 100 dollars and Bruntz hates every single second of it. And the podcast ends as the trio talks surprise candidates who could still be out there. Be sure to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast to have every episode automatically downloaded to your listening device. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices