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Husker247 HypeCast: Colorado Sep 07, 2023

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The Husker247 HypeCast returns on Thursday morning to get Nebraska fans a little more fired up for the Nebraska-Colorado game set to begin nearly 48 hours from now.

This week 1620 The Zone’s Gary Sharp joins the program as the guest co-host, joining the Husker247 trio of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer, to discuss the upcoming game and to reminisce about the heyday of these former rivals.

What does Sharp think of Colorado after watching the TCU game? How does Nebraska go about finding ways to get the ball to Billy Kemp? Who comes off the milk carton after slow starts for the Huskers? How can Nebraska control the game?

All of those questions get debated and plenty more, while the panel also offers their oddly specific predictions, their picks to click and some score predictions as well.

Stop by and get hyped for a Nebraska game ahead.

Husker247: Moving on from Minnesota to the battle in Boulder Sep 06, 2023

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The Husker247 Podcast makes its post Labor Day return as the Husker247 gang assembles to discuss the loss in Minnesota and what awaits in Boulder.

The podcast starts with a discussion on what happened in Minneapolis and the takeaways Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson had from watching the game the first time and on subsequent rewatches.

From there things turn to the big game in Boulder taking place this weekend. What did Husker247 see out of Colorado and is there something the Huskers can build upon to pull a win out in this matchup?

Husker247 HypeCast: Minnesota Aug 30, 2023

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The Husker247 HypeCast returns for the start of the Matt Rhule era as the Huskers are headed up to Minnesota to take on PJ Fleck’s Gophers, kicking off the 2023 season.

All of your favorites return as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer are all in their familiar seats, ready to discuss the game ahead. Plus long time friend of the program, Connor Happer, sits in as the special guest.

The gang talks offense. The gang talks defense. There’s predictions. There’s picks to click. There’s everything you’ve come to know about the podcast that never says die.

Sit back, relax and let the Husker247 HypeCast get you ready for the 2023 opener in Minnesota.

Husker247 Pod: What we know and what's left to learn ahead of 2023 season Aug 23, 2023

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It’s finally here.

The Husker247 preview podcast you’ve been waiting for your whole summer. The one that answers every single question about the upcoming 2023 season.

Wrong.

But the guys at Husker247 do want to at least identify the things we know about Matt Rhule’s first Nebraska Cornhusker team and then check off what we still hope to learn.

So this week Husker247 runs position by position examining what we know and what still needs to be learned as the first game against Minnesota inches a little closer.

Plus at the end a few brief thoughts on the latest round of instability at Nebraska as the Board of Regents will need to hire a new systems president with the news Ted Carter is leaving for Ohio State.

Husker247 Pod: Weighing the positives and concerns coming from fall camp Aug 16, 2023

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There’s still two weeks until Nebraska play a football game, but a lot has been happening for the Huskers during fall camp.

Let Husker247 bring you up to speed with another podcast from the trio delves into how things have gone for Nebraska during camp, as well as some thoughts from Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer about where the Huskers find themselves right now.

Things kick off with some news and notes discussion as the trio walks through the departure of Zavier Betts and then gets an injury report to assess where the roster sits at this point.

After a brief break in the action things return as Bruntz and Christopherson list the things that stand out in a positive way this camp, as well as elevating some concerns ahead of the forthcoming football season.

As a bonus Christopherson reviews a Blue’s Traveler concert he recently attended.

Husker247 Podcast: Stock up, stock down Aug 09, 2023

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On this episode of the Husker247 Podcast the guys talk stocks — or at least the Nebraska football stock market where the action is always all over the place.

Mike Schaefer brings a list of six names and Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson determine stock up, stock down or holding steady based on what they’ve heard during fall camp so far.

Then the conversation shifts to some early news, notes and a quick look at a few position groups that are standing out in a good way or have some real question marks early on in fall camp.

Wrapping the start of Nebraska Football' Fall Camp Aug 02, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the start of fall camp — hot takes, positions to watch, positions to be concerned about and how things are shaping up after a few days for Matt Rhule’s team.

The secondary gets extra attention this week following the news that veteran safety Myles Farmer was entering the transfer portal. How does that group shake out and which safeties can step in and fill the void for the Huskers?

In the second segment, the guys discuss the opening part of Nebraska’s trip to Spain and Wednesday’s news about transfer guard Ahron Ulis being charged in an Iowa gambling probe.

Finally, the guys discuss the on-going rumors of conference re-alignment and what’s popped up in the media in recent days. Listen in!

Husker247 Podcast: Media days and cook outs Jul 25, 2023

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Michael Bruntz makes a triumphant return to Husker247 and he hits the ground running with plenty of Big Ten Media Days talk and even throws a few thoughts on Nebraska’s overtime history since he missed the podcast.

First though Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discuss what to expect from Nebraska this week as Matt Rhule will make his conference debut of sorts in Indianapolis. Will Rhule lay out a lot of news for the hungry media members in attendance or do we anticipate this will be more big picture about his vision for the program and the conference?

Then the two discuss how Nebraska’s player representatives will be received. Bruntz is looking forward to chatting more with Jeff Sims, who had a brief media availability this spring, but has otherwise been largely quiet. Schaefer wants to know what Ethan Piper has to say about things and both wonder if he isn’t currently stealing someone’s job. Then there’s Luke Reimer — what stands out to the veteran about Nebraska’s new look defense and who exactly will be playing with him on the second level?

Then after a short break in the action the two return to talk recruiting, Nebraska’s successful additions in July and the big cook out scheduled for this weekend.

Nebraska will have a number of targets on campus as well as a lot of 2024 commitments, helping them feel a sense of ownership with the program.

Finally Bruntz gives thoughts on overtime games and the two say their goodbyes.

Husker247 Podcast: We're going to overtime Jul 20, 2023

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The Husker247 Podcast wanted to use its downtime in July wisely and that’s how Thursday’s episode ended being devoted entirely to Nebraska’s history with overtime games.

The Huskers have played in 15 overtime games since the rule change and on the podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through them — sometimes in painful and painstaking detail.

Which coach spent the most time in overtime games? Who had the most success? Worst loss? Best showing?

All those questions are answered and many more memories are discussed as Husker247 walks through the 15 overtime games and even offers a glimmer of hope for the future at the end.

Husker247 Podcast: Taumua talk and recruiting superlatives Jul 18, 2023

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Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson got together on Monday to talk about where Nebraska’s recruiting class sits after the latest addition in Preston Taumua.

First though the two discussed what Taumua means in the class and why it reflects well on the future for Donovan Raiola in his attempts to bring more players from Hawaii to the mainland and specifically to Nebraska.

Then the two size up what the efforts have been on the offensive line with a conversation about the commitments the Huskers have so far and how Logan-Magnolia’s Grant Brix is the biggest target on the team’s board at this time.

After a short break the duo returned to run through the Summer Superlatives and walked through some of the categories and discussed a few possible answers, why it’s difficult to find an instant impact player is in the class and just who might be the best player in Nebraska’s 2024 class.

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