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Husker247 HoopsCast: Looking for shooters Nov 13, 2024

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Husker247 HoopsCast returns ahead of the biggest week of the young season as the Huskers play on Wednesday night against Farleigh Dickinson and then again on Sunday in Sioux Falls against West Coast Conference power St. Mary’s in a neutral site showdown.

So what do Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer make of things for Nebraska after an ugly win against Bethune Cookman? They’re not sure. Nebraska certainly has to shoot it better moving forward.

The two talk about the game, Brice Williams, who can help shoulder some of the offensive load and which shooters need to start coming on for the Huskers to win both games this week as Creighton looms.

Finally there’s another edition of guess a random Husker hooper — can Schaefer come up with the right player in time?

Husker247 Podcast: What's Dylan Raiola's status? Nov 12, 2024

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Husker247 convened for its regular Tuesday podcast.

Brian Christopherson gave his thoughts on the Dana Holgorsen decision and why it provided a little juice for a week that may have otherwise felt like a slog, plus thoughts on who benefits from the new offensive coordinator on the offensive side of the ball.

What’s the status for Dylan Raiola this week? What does it look like if he doesn't play?

Finally a look at Nebraska’s next three opponents and what the Huskers would have to do to get a one win or perhaps even multiple wins.

Husker247 Emergency Pod: Satterfield out, Holgorsen in Nov 11, 2024

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When Nebraska announces a new offensive coordinator during the season with three games to go it’s time for an emergency podcast from Husker247.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss the Dana Holgorsen announcement, what is reasonable expectations for the three games ahead and why this move is big for the future too.

The Husker247 Podcast will be back on Tuesday for a full episode as well.

Husker247 Podcast: New consultants and bye week recruiting Nov 07, 2024

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The Husker247 podcast returned on Thursday to discuss the latest happenings in Husker football and recruiting.

Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discussed their thoughts on the Huskers adding Dana Holgorsen and Phil Snow as analysts to the staff and how each could help on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Plus a discussion on what Nebraska needs to get out of November.

Finally a look at recruiting and what the Huskers are doing on the road, key targets and the month ahead.

Husker247 HoopsCast: Opening night for a new team Nov 05, 2024

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Nebraska basketball kicked off its season which means the Husker247 HoopsCast kicked off its own regular season with a podcast on Tuesday morning.

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walked through Nebraska basketball’s first contest against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, who stood out on the day and how the newcomers all looked in their first official performances.

Then the return of guess a random Husker hooper. How does BC do with the first one of the year?

Sunday Side Session: What does this team want to be? Nov 03, 2024

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Another November Sunday after a loss, but the Sunday Side Session still brings you all the analysis you want or didn’t know you needed following UCLA’s win over Nebraska.

This time Mike Schaefer is joined by 93.7 The Ticket’s Derrick Pearson as the two discuss what happened on the field and how UCLA came into Lincoln with a plan and exposed the Huskers.

Conversation starts with the defense, but mostly moves into a long discussion about play calling, identity, offensive coaching, setting up players before talking about red zone offense and Dylan Raiola.

Finally it finishes with a simple but difficult question — can this Nebraska team pull itself together and get over the hump and why should anyone believe it can?

Husker247 Postgame Pod: Another bad loss Nov 03, 2024

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Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz convened on Saturday following the Nebraska loss to UCLA to discuss what happened, how it keeps happening and more.

The two walked through the game, when things started to go wrong and if the Huskers found anything for moving forward.

Nebraska is off next week and the two touched briefly on the bye week and what is ahead.

Husker247 HypeCast: UCLA Oct 31, 2024

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The calendar is about to flip to November and the Huskers have another opportunity to qualify for a bowl game and stop a multi-game losing streak.

That means it is time to get hyped!

The Husker247 HypeCast returns with special guest Mitch Sherman from The Athletic to talk about Nebraska’s upcoming game against UCLA.

There’s discussion about the running game, Dylan Raiola, Nebraska’s wide receiver play, Jimari Butler, Willis McGahee IV and John Hohl’s kicking. Plus all the predictions!

Husker247 Podcast: Officiating, screen game and recruiting Oct 29, 2024

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Husker247 gathered to chat following the Matt Rhule press conference and it lead to a longer conversation about Big Ten officiating than anyone planned.

After the officiating we assessed how things played out for Nebraska on the field with what it looked on offense, why the screens, why that may not be the answer moving forward and what commitment to the run game looks like.

Then we discussed the defense and the depth chart. Can Nebraska play like ti did defensively against Ohio State in the next four games?

Finally some recruiting talk ahead of what is shaping up to be a good visit weekend.

Sunday Side Session: Played close with Ohio State but what now? Oct 27, 2024

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The Sunday Side Session returned to break down the Ohio State game with Husker Max contributor Kaleb Henry.

The two discussed their biggest takeaways from Saturdays game, including if a close result means anything for the future, what the to take from a strong defensive effort, how to size up the remaining games and more.

Finally the show finishes with the biggest concerns each has as Nebraska turns its attention from a top program like Ohio State to a UCLA team that’s looking to prove its slow start was a mirage. Then a little volleyball talk!