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<p>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Ainsworth's Carter Nelson commit to Nebraska and what that means for the Husker program and its 2024 recruiting class.</p> <p>Part 1: The duo open with a discussion on four-star tight end Nelson's commit, his impact on the Husker program in terms of recruiting.</p> <p>Part 2: They then take a look at Nebraska's 2024 class so far. Who stands out? Who could be added and more.</p> <p>Part 3: Sam and Evan then break down Nebraska's and Matt Rhule's approach to recruiting and why some assistants/coordinators work with in-state prospects, while others focus on out-of-state ones.</p> <p>Part 4: They close out with a look at the state of college baseball and how Nebraska can increase its stock in the sport.</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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Ainsworth's Carter Nelson commit to Nebraska and what that means for the Husker program and its 2024 recruiting class.</p> <p>Part 1: The duo open with a discussion on four-star tight end Nelson's commit, his impact on the Husker program in terms of recruiting.</p> <p>Part 2: They then take a look at Nebraska's 2024 class so far. Who stands out? Who could be added and more.</p> <p>Part 3: Sam and Evan then break down Nebraska's and Matt Rhule's approach to recruiting and why some assistants/coordinators work with in-state prospects, while others focus on out-of-state ones.</p> <p>Part 4: They close out with a look at the state of college baseball and how Nebraska can increase its stock in the sport.</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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk all things Nebraska football recruiting from recent commits and upcoming visitors to how Matt Rhule evaluates prospects. </p> <p>The duo open with a discussion on Adrian Martinez's Husker yard sale, and if other former Nebraska quarterbacks would hold similar events.</p> <p>They then turn their attention to Husker football recruiting, where they start with a look at the recent commits before moving onto how Rhule evaluates his recruiting targets and upcoming visitors.</p> <p>The two then break down the impact Jordy Bahl will have on Husker softball and the sport within the state as well.</p> <p>They close out with a look at Nebraska baseball's recent recruiting success and how it is largely because of Rob Childress.</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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon is joined by Tom Shatel to discuss their initial thoughts on Nebraska's Big Ten football schedule for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. </p> <p>Tom doubles down on his weekend column's comments about Nebraska moving on from slumming in the Big Ten West and the two talk about why the reaction was so negative on social media, particularly from neighbors across the Missouri River (6:00). </p> <p>The pair then go into a deeper conversation on Iowa's role as a sort of "gatekeeper" to the old Big Ten and how this adds into the rivalry with the Huskers. They also chat about how the new schedule format will help Nebraska attain its goal of wanting to be a great program again and open up the potential for CFP berths down the road (14:00).</p> <p>They then shift to the softball news of Papillion-La Vista grad Jordy Bahl announcing her transfer from Oklahoma after winning back-to-back WCWS and how significant her potential arrival to Nebraska would be for the sport as a whole in the state (28:40). Finally, the duo wrap up the episode by reacting to the news of Jordan Larson coming back to the Nebraska volleyball program as a full-time assistant this fall (38:50) and Will Bolt tabbing Rob Childress as the Huskers' new pitching coach (46:00). </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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel take a look at the released TV schedule for some of Nebraska football's games, give an update on a big recruiting month for the Huskers and more.</p> <p>The crew opens with a look at the Huskers' TV schedule, particularly the 10 a.m. game against Colorado. They also discuss whether the more games on Black Friday will diminish the annual Nebraska-Iowa rivalry game.</p> <p>They then turn to recruiting and look at how Omaha Central's Caleb Pyfrom, who will visit NU this weekend, sees similarities between Matt Rhule and P.J. Fleck.</p> <p>The trio closes out with a season recap of baseball and give potential solutions to the problems with RPI.</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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel begin by breaking down the reports of Nebraska's system president Ted Carter taking over as AD Trev Albert's boss, why it makes sense for the university and what impact he brings as a lifelong sports nut.</p> <p>The conversation molds into a conference realignment discussion and how Carter will be an asset in talks with the Big Ten and its busy future vying for pieces of a proposed ACC breakup, Notre Dame, and more (14:16).</p> <p>Bellevue West recruit Danny Kaelin flipped his commitment from Missouri to Nebraska and the three talk about the quarterback's fit in Matt Rhule's system and how his staff's honest, genuine approach with recruiting helped leave the door open (25:50). </p> <p>The trio wrap up the pod by conversing on what Nebraska will have to do to win the Big Ten tournament this week and what kind of odds the team has as they kick off vs. Rutgers Wednesday afternoon (36:00).</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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel begin by breaking down the reasons top-rated 2024 QB Dylan Raiola chose Georgia over Nebraska and take a deep dive into where the Huskers go from here, how well Matt Rhule's staff has recruited thus far heading into summer camps, and a general look at the current landscape of college football prospects and how these kids go about their decisions.</p> <p>The three then discuss Nebraska baseball solidifying its spot in the Big Ten tournament and the importance of that achievement (28:30) before talking about what USC and UCLA will bring to the conference from a football and baseball perspective in the coming years (43:00).</p> <p>The trio also discuss the first part of Tom's conversation with NU president Ted Carter, his distinguished military career, why he is such a great fit at Nebraska, and even a breakdown of Tom Cruise and the Top Gun franchise, something that Carter happened to be involved with (52:20). </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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel begin by giving their takeaways on the state of the Huskers roster after several players entered the transfer portal, including the losses of quarterback Casey Thompson and Ajay Allen, and whether or not Nebraska has gained more from the players they've brought in over the last five years versus the players who've transferred out.</p> <p>The three break down the major weaknesses and holes in the roster after all the departures, including a deeper conversation about a WR group loaded with true freshmen and how Matt Rhule's strategy will adapt to the new age of the portal (15:57).</p> <p>The trio also discuss Nebraska's positioning among major college powers in regards to NIL and what needs to evolve to better the program's success (24:03) Next, the guys talk about Husker Hoops and if their transfer additions will add up to a better team in 2023-24 (36:55). Finally, the group wraps up the podcast with a preview of Nebraska baseball's toughest Big Ten test this weekend and what the team's expectations should be nearing the end of the season (47:03).</p> <p>Don't want to miss an episode? <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pick-six-podcast-sam-mckewon/id1033355762">Get the podcast on Apple Music</a>, check it out on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4vfeZOmz3c8oKEyaBuULTF">Spotify</a> Also, find Sam, Tom and Evan on Twitter, plus leave us a comment on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WorldHerald/">The World-Herald Facebook page.</a></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 begin this week's episode by giving their takeaways from the White's victory over Red in this year's spring game, but why the play on the field wasn't as important as the moments featuring coach Frank Solich and his return to Memorial Stadium.</p> <p>The trio also discuss who stood out during the Red-White scrimmage, and the team's biggest question marks heading into summer (11:01). Next, the guys talk about Nebraska's growing attrition with a few players heading to the transfer portal (27:01). Plus, they break down a struggling Nebraska baseball team following a sweep to Iowa (46:01) and Keisei Tominaga's NBA Draft news (56:00). </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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel preview Nebraska football's spring game, break down the Huskers' recruiting efforts and more. </p> <p>The crew start by previewing Nebraska's spring game and what the return of Frank Solich means to Husker fans. </p> <p>They then turn to Matt Rhule's recruiting efforts, why Nebraska is targeting certain recruits and who will be on the sidelines for the spring game.</p> <p>They then turn their attention to basketball and the commits the men's and women's team have landed recently.</p> <p>The crew closes out with a quick discussion of Nebraska baseball.</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>In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss an NCAA rule for first-year head coaches that would allow coach Matt Rhule to trim an oversized football roster. </p> <p>Plus, the crew breaks down what positions Rhule and Co. are going to target when the transfer portal opens up. </p> <p>Then they talk about expectations for the new Big Ten commissioner and their impressions of Husker coaches like 24-year-old Garret McGuire and his obscure choice of snacks. </p> <p>The trio wrap the podcast with looking at Nebraska baseball's roller-coaster season and why NU is struggling with in-state teams following another frustrating loss to Omaha. </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 and Evan Bland discuss what Frank Solich returning for the spring game means to the Nebraska program and fans. </p> <p>They also offer a few suggestions on how Nebraska can honor the former Husker coach.</p> <p>Later in the show, they dig into developments from spring football practice including the noticeable differences with special teams under Ed Foley. </p> <p>They close the show with a look at Nebraska baseball at the halfway point in the season, including some big time MLB draft prospects on the Huskers' roster. </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 Evan Bland look at the multitude of changes and attention to detail by Matt Rhule and staff so far during spring football. </p> <p>Evan Bland discusses how Rhule's style is very suited to the current generation of college athletes.</p> <p>The crew looks at their biggest observations so far at spring practice including the offensive line and amount of depth on defense. </p> <p>They close the show with a look at the major needs Nebraska basketball needs to address with additions from the transfer portal.</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 Evan Bland look at what Nebraska players mean when saying they don't want "babied" anymore.</p> <p>Tom Shatel offers the suggestion that Matt Rhule find the "mean, ferocious, bad asses" during spring practice. </p> <p>The crew looks at what they are expecting from Nebraska's offensive and defensive coordinators during the weeks ahead. </p> <p>Later in the show, they preview a massive recruiting weekend for the Huskers including five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola. They discuss what it will take for Nebraska to win the battle for Raiola over USC and Georgia.</p> <p>They close the show by going over other top recruits likely coming for a visit this weekend including additional five-star targets. </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>We put Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland on the hot seat to answer the key questions entering spring practice for Nebraska football. </p> <p>The crew each gives a phrase to sum up the Matt Rhule era so far at Nebraska including Shatel applying the term "energizer bunny."</p> <p>Later in the show they ask how long it will truly take for the Huskers to implement a new defensive system?</p> <p>We close the show by looking at what Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball must do during transfer portal 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>Tom Shatel and Evan Bland unpack Nebraska basketball's flop out of the Big Ten Tournament and how Matt Rhule is winning the off-season in a big way.</p> <p>They discuss what Nebraska basketball's roster may look like next year and if Keisei Tominaga will return.</p> <p>The crew looks at what has made Matt Rhule so impressive in a few months and identify key storylines entering spring practice. </p> <p>They close the show looking at how a win over a ranked Vanderbilt team has proved a big spark to Nebraska baseball. </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 Evan Bland discuss if Nebraska basketball's late surge as secured Fred Hoiberg another year as coach.</p> <p>Then Evan leads a discussion on a huge weekend for Nebraska baseball with games against Vanderbilt and defending champs Ole Miss.</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 Evan Bland discuss how Nebraska is trying to land five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola with a big visit ahead on March 25.</p> <p>They also look at the likely scenario that this battle comes down to the Huskers and USC for the elite signal caller. </p> <p>The crew also previews the NFL Draft combine and discuss which Huskers are most likely to get drafted in April. </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 Evan Bland look at the rough opening weekend for Nebraska baseball and discuss how worried anyone should be after just one week.</p> <p>They also discuss Coach Will Bolt's comments about the Husker bullpen and preview the immediate task at hand in South Alabama. </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 Evan Bland take a deep look at how Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball have been winning games. </p> <p>They also discuss how far this team can go this season and potential keys for setting up success in the future. </p> <p>Later in the show they recap press conferences with Nebraska assistant football coaches Rob Dvoracek, Donovan Raiola and Corey Campbell. </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 the key takeaways from our conversation with Nebraska coach Matt Rhule.</p> <p>The crew looks at how it's apparent Rhule has done a "full diagnostic" of what went wrong with Nebraska football the past few seasons.</p> <p>Later in the show they discuss the potential advantages and consequences of changing the Huskers' football walk-on program.</p> <p>They also ask is time to repent and admit our sins in doubting Fred Hoiberg and the Nebraska men's basketball program after a few key wins.</p> <p>We also take a quick look at Nebraska baseball as the Huskers prepare to open the season against San Diego.</p> <p>We close the show with a special announcement from a member of our Pick Six Podcast crew. </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 Dirk Chatelain debate Trev Alberts' comments on there being "undeniable" progress with Nebraska men's basketball.</p> <p>Dirk asks the question: How many power five basketball schools would keep a coach with four-straight losing seasons?</p> <p>On the football side of things, they look at Matt Rhule's massive support staff hired so far and if this is an indication of how his creativity could create an avenue of advantage for the Huskers.</p> <p>Later in the show, they look at the key elements for Nebraska to successfully recruit Texas high school football players.</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 Tom Shatel recap a busy week in Husker football including signing day and recapping a press conference with Matt Rhule.</p> <p>After all the conversations with Rhule and assistant coaches, Tom and Sam say it's time to look at the possible framework of Nebraska football under the new staff.</p> <p>Later in the show they also ask how Nebraska can show a higher level of commitment to the men's basketball program. </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 ask how Trev Alberts can go about evaluating Nebraska men's basketball amid key injuries this season.</p> <p>Dirk also pleads that is it time to stop making excuses for the lack of success in the program over the years. </p> <p>Later in the show, they look at the massive haul Matt Rhule and Nebraska football made over the last few weeks in the transfer portal and 2023 class. </p> <p>That subject rolls into a discussion on balancing development of young players against bringing in "ready made" transfer players. </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, Dirk Chatelain and Tom Shatel discuss Kevin Warren's departure from the Big Ten and ask who is really running the conference other than money?</p> <p>The crew also looks a few possible candidates for the new Big Ten commissioner.</p> <p>Later in the show, they offer their first impressions of the new Nebraska football assistants that met with the media this week. </p> <p>Dirk also starts a discussion on if the new 12-team playoff will bring some charm back to college football.</p> <p>They close the show with a look at Nebraska basketball's debacle against Illinois and the road ahead for Fred Hoiberg. </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 discuss the assistant coaching hires made so far by Matt Rhule and ponder if the $7 million pool for those coaches is being used wisely. </p> <p>They also compare similar assistant coaching hires made so far by other Big Ten programs including Luke Fickell's staff at Wisconsin. </p> <p>Later in the show they look back the Big Ten's early exit from the college football playoff in two exciting semifinal games.</p> <p>They close the show by looking at Nebraska basketball's next two game and if they win those games, is time to start thinking NIT?</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 Tom Shatel recap Matt Rhule's first early signing day at Nebraska and ask if it's time to change this process.</p> <p>They look at some of the key comments from Matt Rhule's press conference including some big insights into Nebraska's quarterback situation.</p> <p>Later in the show they look at what's ahead for the Huskers in the 2024 recruiting cycle and how many in-state targets are must get for 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, 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>