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Husker247 HoopsCast: Another big week for Nebrasketball Jan 09, 2024

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Nebraska basketball is back in action on Tuesday night, hosting one of the best teams in the country, giving the Huskers a huge opportunity.

The Husker247 podcast breaks that down, discusses how the Huskers played on the road against Wisconsin and what its chances are against the Boilermakers, the status of Brice Williams and much more.

The two also discuss Nebraska’s win against Indiana and the upcoming Friday night game against Iowa as well.

Then things finish with another rousing game of guess that random Husker Hooper.

Husker247 Podcast: Commitments, Dana Holgerson and more Jan 07, 2024

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The full Husker247 crew gathered for the first time in the new year to talk about Nebraska’s latest offseason additions, how things have changed offensively, a potential new addition to the staff and much more.

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson join Mike Schaefer as the trio start things out with a discussion about the additions of Dante Dowdell and Isaiah Neyor, as well as how Dylan Raiola has immediately become an important peer recruiting piece after not really being able to do it with the 2024 signing class.

From there the conversation shifts to Dana Holgerson and how the former head coach might fit into things with Matt Rhule at Nebraska and where the role might be if he’s on the staff.

Finally predictions are made ahead of Michigan-Washington. Who’s walking out champion?

Husker247 HoopsCast: Big Ten time Jan 02, 2024

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Nebraska basketball is back in action on Wednesday night which means the Husker247 HoopsCast assembled to discuss the South Carolina State game, where things sit ahead of the Big Ten play resumption and another edition of guess a random Husker Hooper.

Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered to talk about the Huskers dominating win over South Carolina State and debated which player was most critical for the first half of the season and then who will have a big say on things in the second half.

The two then discussed Rienk Mast and his return from injury, what to make of Indiana and the Huskers start to things with the Big Ten play ahead.

Finally did BC get it right in just a few clues or does Schaefer have a name from the 1990s that leaves him stumped?

Husker247 HoopsCast: Finishing up non-con Dec 26, 2023

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The Husker247 HoopsCast returns with some Christmas talk before diving into a light week for Husker basketball.

Nebraska is coming off an escape at home against North Dakota and Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through how the Huskers found themselves in the second half and why Rienk Mast will be unavailable again on Friday against South Carolina State.

After that the conversation turns to a few players individually and how they might contribute moving forward and where things sit for the Huskers with the resumption conference play just a week away and the team catching a tough opening schedule.

Finally it finishes off with another game of guess that random Nebraska basketball player.Be sure to subscribe to Husker247 Podcasts wherever you listen to have episodes automatically downloaded to your listening devices.

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Husker247 Podcast: QB picture after Chubba departure Dec 22, 2023

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Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together on Friday to talk through the latest happenings for Nebraska football after a busy week that saw 29 new names signed and a notable departure on Wednesday night.

Things start with the Chubba Purdy conversation after the quarterback announced his departure, leaving the Huskers situation a little thin for 2024. Does Nebraska have to get a transfer? What could they reasonably look for? How would it look if they don’t?

Then Schaefer peppers BC with questions about the recruiting class as the two discuss who has the most upside, biggest steal, best NFL prospect and more from the 2024 signing haul.

Husker247 HoopsCast: Huskers tough out Kansas State, look to close non-con Dec 19, 2023

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It might be the eve of National Signing Day but there’s never been a better time to jump on the Nebraska Cornhusker basketball bandwagon and check out a Husker247 HoopsCast.

Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer breakdown Nebraska’s big win against Kansas State, how the Huskers managed to body up and beat the Wildcats in a rock fight and why this could be a harbinger of things for Big Ten play.

Then the two discuss a handful of Nebraska’s players this season and how the first 11 or so games have gone for them as the Huskers are looking to close out noncofnerence play before Big Ten tilts resume.

Finally it’s BC’s turn to guess a random Husker hooper as Schaefer busts out a name from Barry Collier’s time coaching the team.

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Husker247 Podcast: Dylan Raiola commits to Nebraska Dec 19, 2023

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Nebraska pulled off the flip of the 2024 recruiting cycle on Monday afternoon, as Dylan Raiola, the No. 2 overall player in the 2024 class announced he was committing to Nebraska.

Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down the commitment, the days leading up to the commitment and what it means for Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class. The guys also discuss what Raiola’s addition means for the quarterback picture for the Huskers this spring and beyond.

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Husker247 Podcast: Sizing up Dylan Raiola with Andrew Ivins Dec 15, 2023

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247Sports director of scouting, Andrew Ivins, joins Mike Schaefer to discuss Dylan Raiola and Nebraska’s class on the latest episode of the Husker247 Podcast.

Ivins has watched Raiola multiple times, including games and camp settings, and had a number of thoughts on what the Huskers might be getting should a commitment come this weekend when he visits Lincoln.

The two also discuss what it could look like if Raiola pushes his way onto the field for Matt Rhule and the Huskers in 2024 and how his overall game could fit with the pieces the Huskers already have like Malachi Coleman and Jaylen Lloyd.

Then conversation shifts over to thoughts Ivins has on other players in the class like wide receiver commit Jacory Barney, edge commit Willis McGahee IV and Nebraska target and Signing Day decision maker Amare Sanders, a developmental cornerback out of the Sunshine State.

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Husker247 Podcast: Breaking down Big Red quarterback movement Dec 14, 2023

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Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together on Thursday to talk about the big change in the quarterback picture at Nebraska after the news from Wednesday.

Things start with a conversation about Crystal Ball picks and then moves into why both Christopherson and Schaefer liked how things were set up for the Huskers, and how the last week shows the fluidity of recruiting.

The two discuss what Dylan Raiola entering the picture has meant for Kyle McCord, Julian Fleming, Daniel Kaelin and more.

Following that there’s a conversation about new Nebraska commit Alexander Ruggeroli and the Huskers moving on from defender Jaxon Lee, who decommitted on Wednesday as well.

Husker247 HoopsCast: Can the bounce back continue? Dec 13, 2023

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Nebraska basketball picked itself backup on Sunday with a win over Michigan State in a game the Huskers absolutely needed following a pair of ugly losses to Creighton and Minnesota.

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson get together to discuss the win, how Nebraska managed to put together a full 40-minute performance and what it might mean for the Huskers moving forward.

The two discuss Nebraska’s next tilt against Kansas State and then played the newest game sensation — guess that random Husker hooper.

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