Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

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Husker247 Hoops Cast: On to the NCAA Tournament Mar 19, 2024

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The Husker247 Hoops Cast breaks down Nebraska's matchup with Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, how the Husker matchup and how the team is heading into the tournament.

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Husker247 Podcast: Trev Alberts is off to A&M -- what's next for NU? Mar 14, 2024

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The Husker247 Podcast breaks down the news of the week that Trev Alberts accepted the Texas A&M job and what it means for Nebraska’s program in the short term.

In the second segment, the guys spin things forward and discuss what kinds of qualities are needed in an athletic director in a fast-changing world of college football.

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Husker247 Hoops Cast: Award Season and B1G Tournament time Mar 13, 2024

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Nebraska basketball is in the double-bye, and several Huskers earned All-Big Ten Conference recognition this week.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss all that and more on this week’s Husker247 Hoops Cast.

The podcast sets the table for Nebraska’s stay in Minneapolis, and runs through Nebraska’s all-conference honorees and where they landed.

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Husker247 Podcast: Carter Nelson impresses, Baseball returns home and a Big Red Grab Bag Mar 07, 2024

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Spring football is still a few weeks away, but the Husker247 Podcast discusses a few random pressing Husker topics.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson begin by discussing Top-100 signee Carter Nelson and how soon Nelson might be able to get on the field in Lincoln.

The guys then move on to Nebraska’s offensive line, which returns a number of veterans, but faces question marks at the guard spots. What does another step forward for that group look like in 2024?

After a break, the hot start of Husker baseball is discussed as the Big Red prepares to open its home slate this weekend against South Alabama. Finally, the guys discuss what the picture looks like for Husker football in the month of September.

Where do things stand at Colorado, Illinois and Purdue heading into the spring?

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Husker247 Hoops Cast: Huskers earn tough win and Big Ten scenarios ahead Mar 05, 2024

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In this week's Husker247 Hoops Cast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's Senior Day win over Rutgers.

The guys also discuss potential Big Ten Tournament scenarios and how Nebraska can lock in a double-bye for the Big Ten Tournament.

The guys end with a discussion looking ahead a few weeks to see if Fred Hoiberg will win the Big Ten coach of the year award.

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Husker247 Podcast: Skills position potential, recruiting calendar change and Husker Baseball rolls Feb 28, 2024

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Husker247's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a dip into offseason topics, including a look at Nebraska's running back and wide receiver spots and how much depth is truly there going into the spring.

In the second half of the pod, the guys discuss potential recruiting calendar changes that are being considered and what might mean for college football.

Finally, the guys discuss Nebraska baseball’s 3-1 weekend against Grand Canyon and what's ahead for the Big Red in Charleston.

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Husker247 Hoops Cast: Huskers keep rolling Feb 27, 2024

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Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the week that was for Nebraska, culminating in Nebraska's home win over Minnesota on Sunday.

The Huskers have three regular season games remaining and appear to be peaking at the right time thanks to a stifling defense and team playing with a bit of urgency.

In the back half of the pod, the guys discuss Big Ten Tournament seeding scenarios, the matchup at Ohio State and the latest NCAA Tournament projections.

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Husker247 Podcast: Talking Nebraska redshirt breakout candidates Feb 21, 2024

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In this week's episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss potential redshirt breakout candidates for the Nebraska football team in 2024.

While a number of true freshmen played last season in Matt Rhule’s first season at Nebraska, the Huskers were able to get valuable playing time for several freshmen, while maintaining redshirt seasons.

Who is set to emerge in a bigger role after a year spent working behind the scenes? We dive in.

In the second segment, the guys discuss early win-total numbers for Nebraska and how the schedule could allow the season to unfold.

Finally, the guys discuss Nebraska baseball’s opening weekend and what's ahead for the Huskers.

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Husker247 Hoops Cast: A big opportunity at Indiana Feb 20, 2024

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The Husker247 Hoops Cast is back and breaking down Nebraska's comfortable win over Penn State and previewing the team's Wednesday night matchup with Indiana.

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Husker247 Podcast: Offseason good vibes roll on, Husker sports grab bag Feb 13, 2024

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Husker247’s Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the news of the week, including Tony White being mentioned in another head coaching opening and the first public press conference for new co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas.

In the second segment, the guys hit on Nebraska basketball’s bye week and what’s ahead for the team on the home stretch of the regular season, women’s basketball’s upset of No. 2 Iowa and a preview of the start of the baseball season.

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