Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

In this week’s Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson roll through things at the midpoint of fall camp. The guys take a closer look at the left tackle spot, running backs, cornerbacks and other spots and debate whether developments at each spot are a thing or not a thing with the opener against UTEP less than three weeks away. 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

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Wednesday to hit on the Big Red Preview, the big injury news and general fall camp observations. The show started with Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson giving their thoughts on what they saw at the Big Red Preview and who stood out on both sides of the ball. From there Mike Schaefer and BC had a more in-depth conversation about what’s happening on defense and who some of the players emerging at cornerback and linebacker might end up being this year. After a brief pause in the action things returned with an assessment on a few players and if the stock is up, down or holding steady. 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 on Wednesday to roll through the fall camp opening media day the Nebraska Cornhuskers put together. Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer all discussed various things from the coaches and the players as the Huskers prepare to begin the 2024 season. Among the topics hit on included Tristan Alvano being off the opening 120-man roster as he deals with injury, Nebraska’s tight end usage, how Tony White plans to keep Nebraska wanting more and several other topics with the coaches. From there the trio discussed what the players had to say ahead of the season, how Dylan Raiola has worked and other various nuggets. 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 went on the road — at least two of its members did as the trio recorded a show focused on what they heard listening to several Nebraska representatives at Big Ten Media Days. The podcast focused on what Matt Rhule had to say about the upcoming 2024 season, including his thoughts on his team, the quarterback position, turnover margin and more. Additionally Husker247 dove into athletic director Troy Dannen’s plan to bring grass to Memorial Stadium and gave thoughts on what’s next for college athletics. Finally they shared their takeaways from hearing Isaac Gifford, Ty Robinson and Ben Scott all talk about what’s next for the Huskers and what lays ahead in the 2024 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 football season has inched closer now as we’ve reached late July and that means its Big Ten Media Days week so the Husker247 trio got together to discuss the upcoming season. Who is representing the Huskers in Indianapolis? What are we expecting in terms of national buzz about Nebraska? Will Brian Christopherson go to Elmo’s and get the shrimp cocktail? Those questions were answered on the podcast and much more was discussed like what we anticipate Isaac Gifford, Ty Robinson and Ben Scott will have to say and the most interesting topics Matt Rhule will have to delve into on Wednesday, like what life will be like after losing Evan Cooper, but gaining John Butler as his new defensive backs coach. Then conversation shifted to the most indispensable Huskers list put together by Husker247. Why was this year unique? How do we feel like the list looks overall? After a break things return with recruiting talk as the Kade Pietrzak commitment is discussed and why Nebraska fans should continue to feel good about what the Huskers are doing in the trenches. Additionally there’s plenty of Jackson Cantwell talk and the show finishes with a discussion about Nebraska being picked eighth in the conference for the upcoming 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 resumed on Tuesday and hit on the topics that are on everyone’s mind these days — Bryson Webber’s commitment and NCAA Football 2025. Brian Christopherson breaks down the Webber commitment, why he stuck with Nebraska even after the coaching change, why the Huskers remain so high on the defender and other thoughts on the most recent addition. Conversation then shifts to where things stand with linebacker Will Hawthorne and how the Huskers are hoping to tackle some Kansas City recruiting efforts with the addition of Jamar Mozee on staff. Finally things finish up as Mike Schaefer walks through his NCAA 2025 experience, we learn which games BC used to play in his youth and the Huskers who have fair complaints over their low ratings. As a bonus both continue to hype up Nebraska-Colorado for early September. 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

Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer got together on Tuesday to discuss the latest news in Nebraska football, touching on Evan Cooper’s resignation, the anticipation of John Butler being named the next defensive backs coach and more on the room itself. To start with the two discussed just how much Cooper meant to Matt Rhule and the staff and why his loss is more than just changing out a position coach, particularly in regards to what he did in recruiting and with evaluation. From there the two conversed about Butler and how he transitions into the job and what he has waiting for him in the room. After a quick break the conversation continued but with a focus on the players in the defensive back room. Finally things finished up with a little recruiting talk. 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 this week’s episode, Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz break down the team’s run of commitments over the last week and where each prospect fits into the Huskers’ long-term plans. Can cornerback Ceyair Wright help the Huskers in 2024? How about the pair of linemen Nebraska added? 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 this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson breakdown a busy June and set the table for what could be a busy start of July for the Huskers on the recruiting trail. In the first segment, the guys discuss the most recent official visit weekend and where things stand for Nebraska. Nebraska also continues to recruit for the 2024 class and the guys discuss the commitment and reclassification of running back Mekhi Nelson and where things stand for the running back room going into the fall. Nebraska also added reigning NAIA Player of the Year Jalyn Gramstad as a quarterback and what that means for the group and the offense at large. In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska’s recruiting efforts and how that fits into potential NCAA limits on roster sizes that could be coming down the road. Finally, the guys take the bait and discuss EA Sports’ list of the Top 25 most difficult places to play — Nebraska being left off the list — and who is out of place on the list. 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 this week’s episode, Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer are all back together on a podcast for the first time since April. The guys start by discussing what they’ve seen and heard from Nebraska’s week of on-campus football camps. Who stood out and how has the approach been this summer? The guys also discuss Nebraska’s defensive line, which is likely the strength of the defense if not the entire team. What does that group look like and why has the script flipped from last summer? 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

Surprise commitment podcast? That’s exactly what happened on Wednesday as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together to break down Nebraska’s newest addition Jamarion Parker. The two discussed what Parker brings to the running back and moreover why Nebraska might look like such an attractive spot for a running back with more than 30 offers at this time. What does a Parker commitment mean for Nebraska’s efforts in St. Louis and why is St. Louis such an important area? Finally the two offer an update on a few other happenings including a 2024 addition from a recent satellite camp stop. 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 Tuesday to discuss Nebraska baseball’s regional effort and the season as a whole, how things stack up recruiting wise and then a discussion on which Nebraska game might be most important this season. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer jumped right into a conversation about Nebraska baseball after the Huskers were bounced out of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. What went wrong? And what’s next for a program that made it back to the postseason for the first time since 2021? From there conversation shifted to recruiting where the two discussed Nebraska making its recruiting staff available in May for interviews. Are game day visits less valuable than ever? Why is Nebraska so good in June? What is Matt Rhule doing that few head coaches have done at Nebraska? Then the show finished with a long conversation based on a simple premise — which Nebraska football game is most important for 2024? 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 Wednesday to discuss Nebraska baseball and then switched to football where the guys got deep into the big change in the wide receiver room. Things started as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson recapped the really strong week that was for Nebraska baseball, which concluded with a conference title and then an invite as the No. 2 seed in what looks like a loaded regional in Stillwater, hosted by Oklahoma State. The two broke down how the week played out, how Nebraska survived having to play the maximum amount of games following a poor Tuesday showing, how Josh Caron put on a display in Omaha that no one will forget any time soon and why the success could bode well as things turn to NCAA postseason play on Friday. From there the two switched sports and locked in on the wide receivers. What can Nebraska fans expect from this position? Well to know that it’s good to run through all the options and that’s essentially what the two did, discussing everyone from Jahmal Banks to Quinn Clark and all the options in between. 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 this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz discuss athletic director Troy Dannen’s session with media and how the plans have shifted for upgrades and changes to Memorial Stadium. In the second segment, the guys breakdown the start of the Big Ten Baseball Tournament and what needs to happen for the Huskers in Omaha. 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 this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down the news that Nebraska and Colorado will meet under the lights in Lincoln this fall. The guys break down what to expect, and where this game fits into what as always been an interesting rivalry between the Huskers and Buffs. Over the weekend, Nebraska picked up its 2025 quarterback, gaining a commitment from California signal caller TJ Lateef. What are the Huskers getting in Lateef and how does his pledge impact the Husker quarterback room going forward? The guys also discuss the Huskers’ visit weekend that featured five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. Finally, Nebraska baseball gets ready for its final weekend series of the regular season against Michigan State. The Huskers are a game out of first place in the Big Ten standings and hold favorable tie breakers. What are some keys for the Big Red down the stretch? 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 the week’s episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the recent hype surrounding Nebraska coming out of the spring and whether it’s OK to begin sipping the offseason Kool-Aid. What are reasons for confidence and concern on both sides of the ball? In the second segment, the guys take a status check on Nebraska basketball’s rebuild and what’s left on the menu for Husker baseball with seven regular season games remaining. 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

This week’s Husker247 Podcast reviews the Red-White Game — who stood out, what impressed, what do we still need to learn? There’s plenty to tackle from what Nebraska showed on offense and the guys discuss standouts from the scrimmage. In the second segment, the guys discuss where things stand on the recruiting trail following a big weekend of official visitors. 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

The Husker247 Hype Cast is back with a special Red-White Game edition. Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz breakdown what they're watching on both sides of the ball in Saturday's scrimmage, plus picks to click and oddly specific predictions guaranteed to hit. 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

Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz dive in to where things stand for Nebraska football coming off the team’s first major scrimmage of the spring and what we’ve learned so far and still need to know about Matt Rhule’s group going into the final 10 days of spring practices. Nebraska basketball is on a hot streak in the transfer portal, having picked up three commitments. The guys get into that news and what’s left for the Big Red to fill out its roster for next season. 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 this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the open viewing period of Tuesday’s spring practice. There was 11-on-11 football to be seen and one quarterback dropping a pair of dimes. What else did we see? Nebraska football is also now at the midpoint of spring practices and it represents a natural stopping points for what we know and what we still need to learn over the last half of the spring. The guys hit on some special teams talk and early spring MVPs in this segment. In the second half of the pod, Brian updates Nebraska basketball’s newest transfer portal addition in NDSU’s Andrew Morgan. What does Morgan bring to the table and who might be making their way through Lincoln in the coming days and weeks? Finally, the conversation ends with some Nebraska baseball talk as the Huskers prepare to embark on a key 10-game stretch, and shake off the doldrums of Tuesday’s 13-11 loss to Kansas. 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

The Husker247 Podcast is back with Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz breaking down the first week of Nebraska football spring practice. The guys give their thoughts from Nebraska’s first brief open practice period and where things stand for the Big Red after three practices. The second segment features football recruiting talk, basketball transfer portal talk as Fred Hoiberg rebuilds his roster this offseason and where things stand for the Husker baseball team, which entered the Top-25 rankings for the first time on Monday. 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 this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down a busy week of news around the Nebraska beat. In the first segment, the guys discuss Troy Dannen’s introductory press conference and what the new AD had to say about his relationship with Matt Rhule, his priorities on the job and Nebraska’s place in the Big Ten. The guys also get a little spring football discussion in ahead of the first open viewing period of the spring on Thursday. Which position groups will have the most attention? In the second segment, Nebraska basketball takes centerstage. What happened in Memphis and where does Nebraska go from here now that the transfer portal has opened? Listen in to recap a busy week in Husker athletics. 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson are in Memphis as the Huskers get set to take on Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers will be seeking their first-ever NCAA Tournament win and there are plenty of storylines heading into Friday's matchup. The guys discuss the feeling around the team as they went through practices in Memphis on Thursday -- can Nebraska weather the opening storm and nerves of an NCAA Tournament game? Will Keisei Tominaga handle the bright lights and attention of the tournament and is all the focus on Tominaga and his ability to shoot from distance actually a good thing for Nebraska's chances? Finally, a discussion of rebounding, keys to the game and how many Nebraska fans will be in attendance. Listen in as you count down the hours till tip time. 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

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule spoke this week with the start of spring practice a week away. We get into Rhule’s comments on Trev Alberts and what the next athletic director will face in Lincoln. We also discuss the on-field aspects of spring ball, the quarterback job and much more. Nebraska NFL Draft hopefuls will also go through Pro Day on Wednesday, where many will need to impress NFL scouts. Finally, the guys end the Podcast with a discussion of Nebraska baseball, which went 4-1 last week and is on the cusp of being ranked. 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

The Husker247 Hoops Cast breaks down Nebraska's matchup with Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, how the Husker matchup and how the team is heading into the tournament. 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

The Husker247 Podcast breaks down the news of the week that Trev Alberts accepted the Texas A&M job and what it means for Nebraska’s program in the short term. In the second segment, the guys spin things forward and discuss what kinds of qualities are needed in an athletic director in a fast-changing world of college football. 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

Nebraska basketball is in the double-bye, and several Huskers earned All-Big Ten Conference recognition this week. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss all that and more on this week’s Husker247 Hoops Cast. The podcast sets the table for Nebraska’s stay in Minneapolis, and runs through Nebraska’s all-conference honorees and where they landed. 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

Spring football is still a few weeks away, but the Husker247 Podcast discusses a few random pressing Husker topics. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson begin by discussing Top-100 signee Carter Nelson and how soon Nelson might be able to get on the field in Lincoln. The guys then move on to Nebraska’s offensive line, which returns a number of veterans, but faces question marks at the guard spots. What does another step forward for that group look like in 2024? After a break, the hot start of Husker baseball is discussed as the Big Red prepares to open its home slate this weekend against South Alabama. Finally, the guys discuss what the picture looks like for Husker football in the month of September. Where do things stand at Colorado, Illinois and Purdue heading into the spring? 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 this week's Husker247 Hoops Cast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's Senior Day win over Rutgers. The guys also discuss potential Big Ten Tournament scenarios and how Nebraska can lock in a double-bye for the Big Ten Tournament. The guys end with a discussion looking ahead a few weeks to see if Fred Hoiberg will win the Big Ten coach of the year award. 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

Husker247's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a dip into offseason topics, including a look at Nebraska's running back and wide receiver spots and how much depth is truly there going into the spring. In the second half of the pod, the guys discuss potential recruiting calendar changes that are being considered and what might mean for college football. Finally, the guys discuss Nebraska baseball’s 3-1 weekend against Grand Canyon and what's ahead for the Big Red in Charleston. 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

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the week that was for Nebraska, culminating in Nebraska's home win over Minnesota on Sunday. The Huskers have three regular season games remaining and appear to be peaking at the right time thanks to a stifling defense and team playing with a bit of urgency. In the back half of the pod, the guys discuss Big Ten Tournament seeding scenarios, the matchup at Ohio State and the latest NCAA Tournament projections. 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 this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss potential redshirt breakout candidates for the Nebraska football team in 2024. While a number of true freshmen played last season in Matt Rhule’s first season at Nebraska, the Huskers were able to get valuable playing time for several freshmen, while maintaining redshirt seasons. Who is set to emerge in a bigger role after a year spent working behind the scenes? We dive in. In the second segment, the guys discuss early win-total numbers for Nebraska and how the schedule could allow the season to unfold. Finally, the guys discuss Nebraska baseball’s opening weekend and what's ahead for the Huskers. 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

The Husker247 Hoops Cast is back and breaking down Nebraska's comfortable win over Penn State and previewing the team's Wednesday night matchup with Indiana. 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

Husker247’s Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the news of the week, including Tony White being mentioned in another head coaching opening and the first public press conference for new co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas. In the second segment, the guys hit on Nebraska basketball’s bye week and what’s ahead for the team on the home stretch of the regular season, women’s basketball’s upset of No. 2 Iowa and a preview of the start of the baseball season. 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 this edition of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss topics that came up in Matt Rhule's National Signing Day Press Conference. Are the Huskers set at quarterback? How will Marcus Satterfield and Glenn Thomas mesh? Is there more of a sense of urgency this offseason? We hit on those topics in more. In the second segment, the guys discuss Signing Day additions of Keona Wilhite and Kahmir Prescott, and run through their Super Sixes, while discussing the 2024 class as a whole. 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

Nebraska came so close to the kind of marquee win that nearly gets team’s name written in ink for March Madness, but instead the season continues on with plenty more work to do. Husker247 breaks down the Illinois game, what went right for the Huskers, how they hung in there and the big takeaways from the contest, plus Nebraska heads on the road again to the Land of Lincoln, but this time to face Northwestern. Can Nebraska get it done and will Mike Schaefer correctly guess the random Husker hooper of the week or will he make several terrible guesses first? 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 day before National Signing Day and what better way to spend it than listening to Husker247 preview what to look for on Wednesday. Mike Schaefer is joined by Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson and the trio start things off by discussing a few stories from the time when there was just one National Signing Day and some stories about the weird things that would pop up just before or during the actual day. Then it’s time to discuss what the Huskers have going on with National Signing Day, who is making decisions, what any potential additions might mean and what Husker247 expects for the day. Finally each gives a prediction of a player or two that they think signs in the 2025 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 HoopsCast couldn’t wait until next Tuesday so Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered for an emergency episode to discuss the Huskers improbable and impressive comeback win over No. 6 Wisconsin at Pinnacle Bank Arena last night. The two dive right into the environment and the game on Thursday night as BC sets the scene with the Huskers early struggles, CJ Wilcher and Rienk Mast’s huge efforts and Brice Williams clutch baskets and free throws down the stretch. The two relive the game and then set the stage for what’s next for Nebraska and why Keisei Tominaga will bounce back sooner than later. 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 at full-strength on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s current 2024 roster, where the team is better, where it might be worse and recruiting. Things start with Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discussing the changes in the roster, how the Huskers are going to attempt to utilize the spring, which positions might see change and notable movement with different players. Then Schaefer asks a question of the group — what position group looks better now than it did during 2023 and which one still concerns you? After those answers things turn to recruiting where Bruntz and Schaefer walk through the recent unofficial visits and why Matt Rhule’s locations are so important the last week of January. 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 HoopsCast returned to talk about yet another 1-and-1 week for the Huskers, who can’t seem to solve what ails it on the road, which only enhances the pressure at home. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discussed what went wrong in Maryland, why the Huskers are so bad on the road and the pressure that exists for Thursday’s contest at home against Wisconsin. BC gives updates on what he knows about Juwan Gary (prior to the Wednesday presser) and where things might be with Blaise Keita. Then the show finishes with the deepest cut of the Guess a Random Husker Hooper game yet. 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 split week for the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball program as the Huskers weren’t able to steal one in New Jersey, but closed things out at home at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer got together to discuss the week that was, how the Huskers picked themselves up again and what’s ahead with a home game against Ohio State and another trip out east to Maryland on Saturday. The two also discussed Nebraska’s good news with Juwuan Gary’s injury and how Rienk Mast can get back on track. Things wrap up with a little game of guess that Random Husker Hooper and then some unscheduled discussion about sleeping late on a Saturday. 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 this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the expected hire of Glenn Thomas as the Huskers' new quarterback coach. There is plenty of familiarity between Matt Rhule and Thomas, and the hire will be an important one as the Huskers welcome two coveted quarterbacks into the fold in January. Later, the guys discuss the arrival of Nebraska's early enrollees and which players will have eyes on them this spring. Brian also runs through anecdotes and news and notes from his conversations with early enrollees over the past few weeks. Finally, the episode ends with a discussion of Dylan Raiola, who headlines a group of talented recruits participating in this week's Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii. 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

It was another split week for Nebraska basketball, though the highs were super high and the lows were super low, so who better to wade through it than Husker247. First the discussion of what happened at Iowa and how the Huskers are going to have to find some wins on the road, possibly starting on Wednesday against Rutgers. From there things returned with a conversation about Nebraska’s upcoming home game against Northwestern, the return of Danny Nee, who nearly turned Nebraska into a basketball school and the upcoming alumni weekend. Finally there’s guess that random Husker Hooper and Brian Christopherson has to see if he can figure out which former Nebraska player Mike Schaefer is talking about. 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 was indeed a great night to have a great night for Nebraska basketball. The Husker247 crew walks through a wild night at Pinnacle Bank arena that saw an outstanding performance from the Nebraska Cornhuskers in an 88-72 victory over the No. 1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer take you through the action, including a gutty near triple-double effort from Brice Williams, clutch shots from CJ Wilcher and Keisei Tominaga, more defense to offense from Sam Hoiberg and at the center of it all a fast start from Rienk Mast in his biggest test yet. Now that Nebraska has a win over a top ranked team, what’s next on the schedule for the Huskers and how do they respond after putting their program on the map as a team everyone else in the conference needs to be aware of 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

Nebraska basketball is back in action on Tuesday night, hosting one of the best teams in the country, giving the Huskers a huge opportunity. The Husker247 podcast breaks that down, discusses how the Huskers played on the road against Wisconsin and what its chances are against the Boilermakers, the status of Brice Williams and much more. The two also discuss Nebraska’s win against Indiana and the upcoming Friday night game against Iowa as well. Then things finish with another rousing game of guess that random Husker Hooper. 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 Husker247 crew gathered for the first time in the new year to talk about Nebraska’s latest offseason additions, how things have changed offensively, a potential new addition to the staff and much more. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson join Mike Schaefer as the trio start things out with a discussion about the additions of Dante Dowdell and Isaiah Neyor, as well as how Dylan Raiola has immediately become an important peer recruiting piece after not really being able to do it with the 2024 signing class. From there the conversation shifts to Dana Holgerson and how the former head coach might fit into things with Matt Rhule at Nebraska and where the role might be if he’s on the staff. Finally predictions are made ahead of Michigan-Washington. Who’s walking out champion? 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 basketball is back in action on Wednesday night which means the Husker247 HoopsCast assembled to discuss the South Carolina State game, where things sit ahead of the Big Ten play resumption and another edition of guess a random Husker Hooper. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered to talk about the Huskers dominating win over South Carolina State and debated which player was most critical for the first half of the season and then who will have a big say on things in the second half. The two then discussed Rienk Mast and his return from injury, what to make of Indiana and the Huskers start to things with the Big Ten play ahead. Finally did BC get it right in just a few clues or does Schaefer have a name from the 1990s that leaves him stumped? 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 HoopsCast returns with some Christmas talk before diving into a light week for Husker basketball. Nebraska is coming off an escape at home against North Dakota and Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through how the Huskers found themselves in the second half and why Rienk Mast will be unavailable again on Friday against South Carolina State. After that the conversation turns to a few players individually and how they might contribute moving forward and where things sit for the Huskers with the resumption conference play just a week away and the team catching a tough opening schedule. Finally it finishes off with another game of guess that random Nebraska basketball player.Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/body-clappin License code: CTAIOBZVUHJNQLDR 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 and Brian Christopherson got together on Friday to talk through the latest happenings for Nebraska football after a busy week that saw 29 new names signed and a notable departure on Wednesday night. Things start with the Chubba Purdy conversation after the quarterback announced his departure, leaving the Huskers situation a little thin for 2024. Does Nebraska have to get a transfer? What could they reasonably look for? How would it look if they don’t? Then Schaefer peppers BC with questions about the recruiting class as the two discuss who has the most upside, biggest steal, best NFL prospect and more from the 2024 signing haul. 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