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Husker247 Podcast: Big November ahead of Nebraska Oct 30, 2023

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The Husker247 Podcast returned with a little bowl projection banter from Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer as they try to determine where and who the Huskers could face if Nebraska were to get one more win this season.

Mercifully the conversation changed as the two dove into Matt Rhule’s comments on Monday about how the defense didn’t play as well on the rewatch and then a conversation about Nebraska’s offensive line and then the lift of having a kicker who can score points when the offense gets inside the opponents 40-yard line.

After a quick time out and a little more chatter about Nebraska’s offense, the duo start discussing the latest recruiting news and notes following the visit weekend, including the Jaxson Lee commitment, what it means and just how many the Huskers might end up taking in the 2024 class.

Sunday Side Session: A Perfect October Oct 29, 2023

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It’s a super sized episode of the Sunday Side Session.

Good friend Gary Sharp dropped by the Sunday Side Session studios to talk about Nebraska’s most recent win, a 31-14 triumph over Purdue.

Conversation begins about Nebraska’s special teams and then a larger look at the coaching mentality emerging from Matt Rhule and his staff.

Then they dive into the offense. Some Heinrich Haarberg. Some Emmett Johnson. A lot of discussion about what worked this time, what Purdue did that other teams will absolutely copy and how the Huskers have to put things together over the next four games to keep the offense moving forward.

And then it’s on to defense which turned into a larger discussion about how Nebraska’s mentality defensively has switched from individuals attempting to make plays to playing within the system and the amount of trust that has been earned through the course of one offseason and a lot of hard practices.

Husker247 HypeCast: Purdue Oct 26, 2023

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Let’s get hyped!

Nebraska has won four of its last five games and now the Huskers have a chance to close out October as an undefeated month and give themselves their third conference win this season (and month) with Purdue coming to town.

Executive Director of The Jet Award and host of Big Red Wrap Up, Mike’l Severe, joined the panel to talk about Purdue and Nebraska’s chances of taking down the Boilermakers.

Things start, as they always do, on offense where the the panel debates what to expect on Saturday after the Huskers lost three more starters. How is the offensive line affected? Which receivers could get more playing time? What can Emmett Johnson do for an encore after a nice game against Northwestern?

Then it’s defensive talk as they determine who could be the next James Williams — a former scout team standout that played and excelled against Northwestern a week ago.

Finally there are oddly specific predictions, picks to click and game predictions. Does everyone have Nebraska triumphing or does anyone take Purdue to spoil the good feelings?

Husker247 Podcast: More injuries? More injuries Oct 23, 2023

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The Husker247 Podcast reacts to the latest batch of players that are out for the year, provide thoughts on what it means for the offense and more.

Then the questions really started:

What can Nebraska’s offensive line achieve with three backups in now after losing several starters in the Northwestern game?

What to make of Nebraska’s offense and how can it survive each week with such limited options both in terms of players and in terms of executable play calls?

What did Michael Bruntz think of Emmett Johnson, who earned the most carries for Nebraska running backs in the win over Northwestern?

Who in the hell is James Williams?

Why does Brian Christopherson think Nebraska’s defense can continue to slide in different pieces and enjoy success up front?

Who is the third best player on the defense?

What do we make of the Caleb Benning commitment and the Callen Barta decommitment?

All of these questions and plenty more were asked and reacted to in Monday’s Husker247 Podcast. Give it a listen and enjoy the banter.

Sunday Side Session: Defense shines, offense survives Oct 22, 2023

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Nebraska emerged victorious on Saturday against Northwestern when the Huskers were able to once again control an opponent through its defense.

KLIN Husker Hour host Matt McMaster joined Mike Schaefer for the Sunday Side Session to discuss the Huskers win over the Wildcats, where things sit for the program and what’s coming up with five games remaining and bowl eligibility a possibility.

Things start on defense where Schaefer makes McMaster pick between the Illinois and Northwestern performances, asks him who the third best player on the defense is and why the Huskers are so capable of getting performances like James Williams’ on Saturday, where a player steps off the bench and thrives despite having little opportunity before.

After a quick timeout the conversation resumes but this time on offense with a discussion about the importance of hitting the Malachi Coleman touchdown pass, why Nebraska’s offense continues to struggle regardless of opponent strength and what can and can’t be done to help things moving forward.

Additionally McMaster gives thoughts on why Emmett Johnson should continue to get the bulk of opportunities at running back after a good performance against Northwestern.

Finally predictions are made for the Purdue game next weekend. Can the Huskers keep Opportunity October going strong?

Husker247 HypeCast: Northwestern Oct 19, 2023

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Let’s get hyped! It’s time for Nebraska football to resume its 2023 season after a one-week hiatus and who better to get fans fired up than the Husker247 trio and special guest, former Husker wide receiver Todd Peterson.

As they always do things start on offense as the group walks through every position group ahead of the Northwestern game, including Brian Christopherson giving a few X-Factor players for both Saturday against the Wildcats and also for the final six games of the season.

Then Michael Bruntz did the same for defense as the group talked through Nebraska’s strong game against Illinois, the return of Luke Reimer and how the Huskers might play on Saturday and beyond.

After a break the show resumed with oddly specific predictions (which featured Todd Peterson and BC sharing almost the same prediction that would make Matt Herian smile), picks to click and ultimately score predictions.

Did everyone take Nebraska? Are there any intriguing or different picks to click? Find out yourself with this week’s Husker247 HypeCast.

Husker247 Podcast: Big week ahead after time off Oct 16, 2023

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The Husker247 crew gathered for the first time since getting you hyped for the Illinois game to discuss the bye week, Matt Rhule’s latest press conference and a whole lot more about the Huskers.

After a little bye week banter things got rolling with a conversation about Rhule’s Monday press conference and then turned into a run through of a variety of topics.

Heinrich Haarberg is the starter, which players will we see more of on offense, how are things setting up in the running back room and how the best is still yet to come for someone like Thomas Fidone.

Then after a break the show resumes with conversation about the defensive side of the ball, a few players getting moved around to try out different positions and more.

Finally there’s some recruiting talk as the Huskers are playing some defense with a few commits, while also looking to add to the roster.

Husker247 Podcast: Recapping the first half of 2023 Oct 11, 2023

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It might be bye week, but there’s no rest for Husker247 as Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer get together to talk about the first half of the season and to preview what’s to come for the Huskers.

Things start to pickup after a quick baseball postseason discussion with a conversation about Nebraska’s defensive line. The Huskers have really rebuilt its front in an offense and the two walk through individually some of the strong performances and some guys who are going to be assets in the future.

Then there’s talk of the linebackers and the strong work from Rob Dvoracek in short time to help the Huskers not just flourish, but also overcome the loss of Luke Reimer, while maximizing the skillsets of uniquely different players. They finish on defense with a conversation about the secondary, the soft coverage and what, if any, changes may occur there.

Then it’s time for the offense. Naturally conversation starts at quarterback where things remain relatively unclear beyond the fact it seems likely Heinrich Haarberg and Jeff Sims will both be needed moving forward.

Making things more difficult is Nebraska’s skill position players on offense and the lack of experience the Huskers now have after all the injury. The two run through what’s left, why those freshmen have to grow up in a hurry and who could use the next six weeks to help cement future jobs.

Finally they talk through the offensive line and the special teams, walking through some of the issues and some of the positives coming from both.

To finish there’s a little recruiting discussion as the Huskers are expected to hit the road on Thursday.

Sunday Side Session: Huskers emerge victorious after Friday Night Fight Oct 07, 2023

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The Sunday Side Session arrives a day earlier than scheduled as the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Illinois 20-7 on Friday night, heading into the bye week at exactly .500 for Matt Rhule’s first season.

Joining to discuss things is Unsportsmanlike Conduct host Josh Peterson, who drops by to talk about the win, Nebraska’s challenge moving forward and what to make of this team through its first six games.

Conversation eventually gets going about Nebraska’s defense and the game the Huskers played that started poorly and finished strong, as the Huskers turned back Illinois multiple times to hold onto the 20-7 at the end.

The two hit on Nebraska’s young defensive linemen, Tony White’s change of course, the strong play the Huskers received from walk-on players and more.

Then there’s the switch to offense and a longer discussion on what’s happening with this unit, if we’re expecting to see Jeff Sims next time out, how the Huskers are having to survive without real starters at both running back and wide receiver, and Schaefer gets really mad about the procedural penalties.

Finally the two sort out where this could be headed and what the Huskers have to do to win three more games on its schedule.

Husker247 HypeCast: Illinois Oct 04, 2023

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It’s Husker247 HypeCast time as the gang is joined by Kevin Sjuts to discuss Nebraska-Illinois and the Friday night game ahead.

Things start with a discussion about offense. Who starts at quarterback and how can the Huskers attack this Illinois defense? From there conversation shifts to things like Nebraska’s offensive line, it’s passing game and different ways to get different pieces involved. There’s even some kicker talk about the rough start to a still promising career for Tristan Alvano.

After offense it’s defense and the big central discussion is whether or not what we saw with the Huskers against Michigan is more about Nebraska or if Michigan is simply that good. Then there’s conversation about the pass rush, the injuries and who on Illinois has the ability to make Friday a difficult one on defense.

Finally there’s oddly specific predictions, picks to click and game predictions. Both teams end up with predictions to win. Who took who? Listen and find out.

Also as a bonus for those traveling to Champaign, Sjuts provides a passionate speech on why the best route to the game isn’t found on the interstate, but through the highway of northern Missouri.

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