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Accountability Will Give You Comfort Apr 11, 2023

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Damon Benning says that last week was Coach Rhule's best coaching performance. Damon appreciates Rhule's emphasis on accountability and authenticity, and he believes Rhule puts his money where his mouth is. Rhule encourages people to take ownership of their actions and he builds accountability in his delivery. "Nebraska nice" is about hardworking, community, and accountability, and Rhule embraces just that. Plus, a tribute to the Pensick family.

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Let Women's Sports Have the Same Freedoms as Men's Sports Apr 04, 2023

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When we start judging people on isolated incidents, negative groupthink forms. Damon Benning discusses the backlash that Iowa Hawkeyes basketball player, Caitlin Clark, is receiving based on her behavior at the Big Ten Conference. Damon wants women’s sports to have the same freedoms that we allow for men’s sports. Let the ladies compete.

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When You Start to Dominate What You Can Control, Life Takes a Turn Mar 31, 2023

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"Controlling the Controllable" is the core of who Coach Rhule’s staff is. You can’t control the way the ball bounces, but you can control lining up correctly or knowing a formation. You can control getting a play in on time. You can control managing a play clock. Damon Benning challenges you to pick 2 or 3 things that you think you can control. YOU can dictate the outcome.

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Rhules of Engagement Mar 30, 2023

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Damon Benning is considering the benefits and risks of Matt Rhule’s decisions in leading Nebraska’s football team. It's hard to say whether Rhule is confident or delusional, but it appears that he is willing to take risks in this upcoming season.

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Consistency of Message is Key Mar 29, 2023

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Consistency of message is important between Nebraska’s football team and it's coaches. This Spring season, Damon anticipates a lot of takeaways from the football practices due to Nebraska’s focus on development and common language.

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Creighton Rankings: It's Just One of Those Years Mar 28, 2023

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It can be difficult to reconcile all the different factors that go into determining rankings and seedings. However, Damon reminds us that it's important to remember that these are subjective assessments and not definitive measures of Creighton's worth or ability.

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We Don't Want to Control the Way You Think Mar 27, 2023

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We'll provide the facts so you can think independently. The more you know, the more we can bounce ideas off each other. If you have questions that you want answered on Coffee & Cream, tweet the show @HVarsityRadio or call 1-888-638-4876.

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A Culture Set with Built-In Accountability Mar 23, 2023

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Damon Benning hopes to find a clear message and vision under Coach Rhule’s leadership, whether he agrees with them or not. In any context, it is up to you to model the behaviors and values that you want in order to see results. He also hopes to empower viewers to be individual thinkers, using the safe baseline he provides to guide their judgment.

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Self-Inventory on the Fly Mar 22, 2023

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Damon Benning describes the changes we are seeing in Nebraska’s football team. Rhule’s coaching staff is challenging the team to try new things, to avoid complacency, and to build a strong foundation of trust and discipline. Benning stresses that growth requires self-awareness and the ability to take self-inventory on the fly.

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