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<p>Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain offer some key takeaways from Matt Rhule's early recruiting efforts at Nebraska. </p> <p>They look at Rhule's track record of searching for what fits his system more so than how many stars a recruit may have. </p> <p>The crew also looks at the quarterback transfer targets Nebraska is interested in and how it is a big indicator of what offensive system Rhule is looking to run with the Huskers. </p> <p>Later in the show they look at how signing day has a changed and share some memories of Bo Pelini being less than pleased with Tom and Dirk. </p> <p>They also discuss what we can expect the rest of the season from Nebraska men's basketball. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain look at Nebraska's decision to retain offensive line coach Donovan Raiola. </p> <p>They also discuss what hires might be next for Matt Rhule's staff including the defensive coordinator.</p> <p>Later in the show they dig into the Deion factor at Colorado and the stakes now with the Huskers' game in Boulder next season.</p> <p>The crew also looks at the stone cold stunner Nebraska basketball handed Creighton and if this is the Undertaker rising moment for Fred Hoiberg.</p> <p>They close the show with a look at all the transfer portal actio</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain unwrap everything with the hire of Matt Rhule, including the biggest problem he faces at Nebraska. </p> <p>They also get into a heated debate over balancing player development vs the transfer portal when trying to rebuild a program.</p> <p>Dirk says the biggest reason Nebraska has "sucked" recently is because they could not coach the talent they had on campus. </p> <p>Later in the show they look at all the new assistant coach hires and set the table for a busy recruiting period the next two weeks. </p> <p>They close the show looking at Nebraska volleyball's chances to reach the Final Four and how Nebraska basketball is getting better with Derrick Walker back. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain try to provide calm amid the chaos of the Nebraska coaching search including who the real and new names in the mix.</p> <p>The crew has a feisty exchange over who are the $10 million a year worthy college football coaches out there. </p> <p>They look at the monetary motivations and complications involving Matt Rhule in regards to the Huskers' coaching search.</p> <p>Later in the show they make predictions on if Nebraska will have a new head coach before Dec. 3rd?</p> <p>Finally they touch on Nebraska volleyball's huge weekend to close out the regular season and Husker men's basketball holiday tournament survival rate. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon and Dirk Chatelain discuss the 'incredible feat' Trev Alberts has pulled off by keeping Nebraska's coaching search so quiet. </p> <p>They also discuss the biggest pressure a new coach faces could be Husker fan and culture expectations.</p> <p>The crew does a little rapid fire buy/sell when comparing potential candidates against each other.</p> <p>Tom, Sam and Dirk all make their predictions for who Nebraska's next head coach will be.</p> <p>They also look at the big wake up call for Nebraska women's basketball after getting routed at Creighton. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon and Dirk Chatelain ask if the silence around Nebraska's coaching search means that Trev Alberts has his man?</p> <p>They make their predictions based off the latest information and take a deeper look at Army's Jeff Monken and Kansas' Lance Leipold.</p> <p>The crew also looks at how Jim Harbaugh has adapted, survived and thrived at Michigan.</p> <p>Later in the show, they preview a massive women's basketball matchup next week between Nebraska and Creighton. </p> <p>They also ask the question: Will the "scrappy as hell" style of Nebraska men's basketball equate to more wins?</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain pour some water on the smoke around the Huskers' coaching search. Tom and Dirk say this hire is too important in the history of Nebraska football and the Huskers must hire someone with power five head coaching experience. </p> <p>The crew then takes a deep dive into Nebraska basketball ahead of the season opener on Monday. They ponder if the new "ugly win Fred" can make immediate changes or if it's too little too late. </p> <p>They predict the number of wins for the Huskers and if that will lead to Hoiberg retaining his job.</p> <p>They close the show by looking a potential mess with the Big Ten's expansion plans and if the UCLA situation could lead to more teams joining the conference. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On a new episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon and Dirk Chatelain discuss if the Illinois game is Mickey Joseph’s best chance to make a case to be Nebraska’s next coach.</p> <p>They also look at reasons so many Husker fans have latched onto Joseph including his “Pelini-esque” no nonsense style with accountability. They dig into why Iowa has managed to put the worst offense in Big Ten history on the field. Later, the crew dig into why Nebraska volleyball’s blue blood status makes all losses feel big and surprising.</p> <p>They close the show with a crucial question: What is the earliest date we will know Nebraska’s new football coach?</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On a new episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Tom Shatel and Sam McKewon discuss how big a priority is it to keep Mickey Joseph if he is not the next head coach.</p> <p>They also ponder if a coach would rather stay in a future one bid big 12 conference or try to win their way to the top 2 of a multi-bid Big Ten. </p> <p>They also compare the talent of Nebraska roster to Creighton.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On a new episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Dirk Chatelain discuss who can truly handle Nebraska’s ‘pressure cooker’ coaching job.</p> <p>They also discuss key factors when comparing Nebraska and Wisconsin’s coaching jobs including the Badgers cheapness and ‘dump’ of a stadium.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On a new episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain discuss the names you should be thinking about more for Nebraska's next coach. </p> <p>They also dig into Trev Alberts's comments from the Big Red Breakfast and reveal the clues they picked up on what Alberts wants from the Huskers' next head coach.</p> <p>The trio closes the show with a little buy or sell action on the new "tough and ugly" approach for Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>World-Herald staff writers Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins tackle the hottest Husker headlines in the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast.</p> <p>Evan and Jimmy discuss the key amenities Memorial Stadium lacks and debate ways they can improve to draw more fans to the stadium and create a more energetic environment.</p> <p>They also discuss Erik Chinander’s firing and ask what Nebraska can improve with eight games left. Meanwhile, who are the frontrunners in Nebraska's head coaching search?</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>World-Herald staff writers Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins tackle the hottest Husker headlines in the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast.</p> <p>In this episode, the crew reflects on the recent change of leadership and the end of Husker football's Scott Frost era. Will Mickey Joseph pull through in the Big Ten and, how will the change of direction affect this weekend's Oklahoma game?</p> <p>Later, they discuss the key traits that Trev Alberts is looking in a new coach next season. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>World-Herald staff writers Evan Bland, Sam McKewon and Jimmy Watkins tackle the hottest Husker headlines in the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast.</p> <p>In this episode, the crew breakdown Nebraska's powerhouse volleyball roster and highlight all the players to watch this season.</p> <p>In football news, Nebraska wins their first game of the season over North Dakota. What does "cooperation" and "collaboration" look like for Whipple and Frost? They debate if their press conference talks are informative or poorly strung together buzz words to appease fans. Is lying good?</p> <p>They close with their fantasy picks for the week.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>World-Herald staff writers Evan Bland and Sam McKewon tackle the hottest Husker headlines in the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast.</p> <p>In this episode, Sam recaps his Irish adventures and the Northwestern game. The duo discuss Nebraska's upcoming game against North Dakota and make their picks for this week's games.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins discuss three things fans should watch for Sunday and an uncommon prediction for the 2022 season. The crew also shares their opinions on this year's blackshirts.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Evan Bland, Sam McKewon and Jimmy Watkins explain their fantasy draft for the upcoming Husker season. They also discuss areas of confidence in the team as well as areas of concern. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Evan Bland, Sam McKewon, Jimmy Watkins, and Tom Shatel talk through their fall camp observations and how camp changed their perspective on the upcoming Nebraska football season. The crew debates who is responsible for the success of the Husker O-line and re-cap their favorite Husker games.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon and Jimmy Watkins rank the Nebraska football schedule from toughest to hardest. They also recap the first weeks of Husker football practice. Later, the crew ponders if the top five teams in the country will change much amid the NIL era. They close the show by looking a perplexing week for John Cook and Nebraska volleyball. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins dish on everything you need to know for Nebraska's upcoming spring game. They also look at Nebraska basketball's new assistant coach and potential roster moves needed. They close the show discussing Husker baseball which is looking for their second straight Big Ten series win. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins discuss Nouredin Nouili suspension, recent Husker football recruits, the Bryce McGowens experiment and 2022 football outcomes.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss Frost's silence at the podium on media day and key takeaways from Indy.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel frankenstein together the ultimate Big Ten program by drafting their best coaches, stadiums and more. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Jimmy Watkins answer listener questions about the upcoming husker football season. Tom discusses the "terminator" mode of the Big Ten and what the future may hold. The crew also looks at staff changes with Nebraska mens basketball.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon and Jimmy Watkins look at what the future could hold for the Huskers in a growing Big Ten conference. They also recap an eventful month on the recruiting front for Nebraska football. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon and Jimmy Watkins take a deep dive into Nebraska mens basketball as the Huskers begin summer workouts. They also look at Nebraska football recruiting including recent commits, a Friday night lights camp recap and upcoming visitors. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss the current state of Husker football and the fan base amid a wealth of changes with the sport. The crew also looks at Nebraska recruiting and possible future scheduling strategies.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins discuss Nebraska baseball's failure to make the Big Ten tournament. The crew also looks at two big additions to Husker football this week and have their own transfer draft to rank all Nebraska's new players. They also look at roster changes for Nebraska basketball. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins look at a big recruiting stretch starting for Husker football including some big visitors this weekend. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon and Jimmy Watkins dig into recruiting updates for Husker football and basketball. They touch on a couple of Alabama transfer portal targets for Nebraska football and some four-star prospects for Husker basketball. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins discuss two big additions to the Huskers' defensive line via the transfer portal. The crew also looks at the NCAA penalties levied on Nebraska football and what is the next move for the Huskers. They also discuss Baylor Scheierman choosing Creighton basketball over Nebraska. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins dig into a wealth of Husker topics including defensive line issues, NIL's impact and where Nebraska players might go in the NFL draft. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins recap what they learned from Nebraska's spring game and look at what the Huskers need to do during the offseason. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>World-Herald staff writers Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins tackle the hottest Husker headlines in the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast.</p> <p>Today they discuss if Husker football will do more transfer portal shopping and what positions they might target. </p> <p>The crew also looks at the offseason updates for both Nebraska basketball programs.</p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins look at the top news from Husker spring football practice including the departure of Zavier Betts and the overall vibe around Nebraska. The crew also looks at the offseason for both Nebraska basketball programs starting with several changes. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins discuss the results of a fan survey by Nebraska athletics over the future of Memorial Stadium. The crew also discusses Husker quarterbacks ahead of a big media day. Later, they look at Nebraska basketball's hot past week and Big Ten tournament draw. They close the show discussing the potential seed for Amy Williams and the Huskers in the NCAA tournament. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Jimmy Watkins dig into their notepads for the key things they learned during the Huskers' spring football press conference. They also look at Nebraska basketball and Fred Hoiberg pulling off two wins. Later they discuss the potential NCAA tournament seeding for the Nebraska women. Evan closes the show with a look at Nebraska baseball and what the Huskers need to get back on track. </p><p><a href="https://www.omaha.com/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>