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Husker247 Podcast: Bryson Webber commits and NCAA 25 impressions Jul 16, 2024

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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.

Husker247 Podcast: Cooper out, Butler in Jul 09, 2024

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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.

Husker247 Podcast: Running through Nebraska's June commitments Jul 02, 2024

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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?

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Husker247 Podcast: After a big recruiting month, roster additions and more Jun 25, 2024

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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.

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Husker247 Podcast: Football Camp Season Chatter and D-line talk Jun 11, 2024

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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?

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Husker247: Jamarion Parker commitment reaction pod Jun 05, 2024

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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.

Husker247 Pod: Wrapping up baseball and highlighting recruiting Jun 04, 2024

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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?

Husker247 Podcast: Baseball onto regionals; WR room looks stocked May 29, 2024

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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.

Husker247 Podcast: Memorial Stadium focus shift and B1G Baseball Tourney May 20, 2024

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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.

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Husker247 Podcast: Prime Time games, Huskers get their QB and baseball rolls on May 14, 2024

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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?

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