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Husker247 Podcast: Spring ball begins Mar 21, 2023

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Spring ball is back and it was the first day Matt Rhule got to bring his players onto the field and see what he actually has for the 2023 season.

That makes it a great time for Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer to bust out the microphones and chat about the start of the spring season, how Rhule handled the offseason and the media and much, much more.

Discussion starts with Rhule’s transparency of changes within the program. The two debate what that might mean regarding things going forward and touch on some of the players who are suspended, who left the team and who is changing position.

One of the most interesting players who could change spots is Heinrich Haarberg, but he’s staying at quarterback for now. Schaefer passes along thoughts on Haarberg’s media appearance and what it might mean moving forward for the redshirt sophomore.

There’s also some offensive line talk as the guys try to figure out who’s where in the never-ending game of musical chairs up front. Tuesday’s contestant is Ethan Piper, an interior lineman looking for a home, that might change the complexion of the line.

From there the two get into a conversation about Gabe Ervin, spring hype and fall production, as the running back room does not have a shortage of interesting players, who all bring something a little different to the table at the spot.

After a quick time out Christopherson runs through the latest in Nebraska recruiting with several visitors on campus including Willis McGahee IV and Kaelin Massey,

Then the two highlight the big recruiting weekend and some of the names both are looking forward to hearing more about following their first trips to Lincoln.

Breaking down Nebraska's first practice of the spring Mar 20, 2023

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Nebraska football officially opened its 2023 spring practices on Monday, with the Huskers running through a 6 a.m. practice. Media heard from Matt Rhule and four players. What did we learn from Rhule about position changes and departures? Who has been one of the stars of the offseason? We unpack that and more in a short Monday-edition of the Husker247 Podcast.

Husker247 Podcast: Thoughts on Nebraska's spring roster Mar 16, 2023

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Mike Schaefer returned from his Vegas vacation to join Brian Christopherson as the duo from Husker247 broke down the forthcoming spring football season, chatted about Nebraska basketball’s offseason and discussed some favorite memories of basketball in March.

Things started with some tournament talk as the question was posed — favorite buzzer beater — which led to plenty of discussions of past results.

Then conversation shifted to 2023 Nebraska football as each of Christopherson and Schaefer ran through interesting holdovers form the previous roster, names like Ajay Allen, Henry Lutovsky and more.

From there the two ran through each position group to discuss a name that intrigues this spring and thoughts on the overall position. What room stands out as a potential strength? Where does it feel obvious the Huskers lack depth?

After getting through both offense and defense, sports were changed as Nebraska basketball became the topic regarding recent departures of Denim Dawson and Oleg Kojenets. What’s next for the Huskers? Did Fred Hoiberg find the framework for what he wants in Lincoln?

Finally things wrap up with more tournament talk. Who’s BC got in the finals? Why hasn’t Schaefer filled out a bracket?

Wrapping Nebrasketball's B1G Tourney and Husker recruiting in California Mar 10, 2023

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In today's Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson put a bow on Nebraska basketball's short stay at the Big Ten Basketball Tournament in Chicago, and kick things forward to a longshot NIT berth and how Fred Hoiberg will go about reshaping his roster going into next season.

In the second segment, Mike Schaefer is joined by 247Sports National Recruiting analyst Greg Biggins to discuss Nebraska recruiting in California as part of Husker247's ongoing State of Focus series.

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Inside Nebraska's approach to offseason, Nebrasketball rolls on Mar 07, 2023

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In Tuesday's podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Matt Rhule's approach to the offseason and the ways the new Husker head coach has increased competition, while building his team's culture.

Tight end Thomas Fidone, an intriguing piece of the Husker roster, weighed in on Rhule's approach in the offseason and how it has been received by the players.

On the hardcourt, Brian was in Iowa City to see Nebraska sweep the Hawkeyes on the season. How does this team continue to do it and how many suits is Brian packing for the Big Ten Tournament?

Nebraska baseball largely handled its business in Minnesota, upsetting No. 7 Vanderbilt and knocking off Hawaii. Where do things stand for the Big Red as they return home?

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Husker247 Podcast: Combine chatter and New Jersey nuggets with Brian Dohn Mar 02, 2023

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The Husker247 Podcast convened again on Thursday to discuss the news of the week, set up the weekend and bring in some actual expertise in the form of recruiting.

Things start off with Michael Bruntz discussing hand size since the NFL Combine is here. Can Ochaun Mathis, Trey Palmer or Travis Vokolek make some headway and move up draft boards with a good showing? Which one intrigues the group the most?

Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss and lament the way things went for Nebraska basketball on Tuesday as Michigan State came to Lincoln and shot lights out in the second half, erasing a double-digit deficit and burying the Huskers under an avalanche of 3-point field goals.

Can Nebraska bounce back at Iowa? Does BC have some confidence in Nebraska after the Huskers played well in a loss against a sharpshooting squad?

Then Bruntz tells us about Nebraska baseball and where things sit for the program following a sweep at South Alabama to get the season back to .500 and ahead of a clash with Vanderbilt, Hawaii and Ole Miss up in Minneapolis.

After a word from the sponsors, Schaefer returns with East Coach analyst Brian Dohn to talk about Nebraska’s recruiting efforts in New Jersey, Philadelphia and why that could be fruitful given the connections on the staff.

Dohn touches on a few of the top players in 2024 class and some of Nebraska’s recent additions, before professing his love for Husker hooper Keisei Tominaga.

Husker247 Podcast: Raiola fever meets Nebrasketball Feb 28, 2023

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The Husker247 Podcast started with a topic near and dear to its heart — ranking the best months of the year. From there a spirited discussion emerged regarding Brian Christopherson’s experience in the Omaha North marching band and then a discussion about marching bands in general.

If those can’t sell you on a listen then it’s worth noting immediately after the guys talked about Dylan Raiola, his boy’s weekend in Lincoln, and why the Huskers appear to be the favorite as the calendar turns to March.

Then after a quick break it’s time for basketball. First there’s plenty of conversation about the Minnesota game and how the Huskers held on for an important win despite a sometimes inconsistent game. Then it’s time to break down the Michigan State game and how the Huskers matchup with a Spartans team that has one more win in conference play this season, but also an 18-point win over Nebraska earlier this season.

It all ends with predictions. Does anyone pick Nebraska to win on Tuesday?

Husker247 Podcast: Assistant coach chatter Feb 23, 2023

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The Husker247 Podcast was back in action on Thursday as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer broke tdown the latest in Nebraska athletics.

The pod began with a conversation about each of three assistants that came and spoke to the media on Wednesday morning.

Strength coach Corey Campbell laid out his vision. What does that mean for Nebraska? What changes with Campbell as a strength coach? What did we learn about him during the session?

From there conversation shifted to Donovan Raiola, who spoke about offensive line play for the first time since the previous spring. What are the takeaways from the coach about his group and what do we already know going into spring?

Linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek was also discussed, as well as his position room, which could use some breakouts this spring and next fall. Bruntz discussed where linebacker falls on his list of concerns about the program.

Finally Brian Christopherson breaks down the Nebraska basketball game ahead on Saturday and if the Huskers can keep things rolling. Then to completely tempt faith the trio discussed how many wins Nebraska would need to jump into the NCAA tournament.

Husker247 Podcast: First 2024 commit on the board Feb 21, 2023

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Husker247 got together on a Tuesday to talk about Nebraska’s newest commitment, a unique in-state offer, how Nebraska basketball keeps winning and if the baseball team wants a do-over in the schedule department after a rough start.

Things start with Mike Schaefer gloating about his prediction from the previous podcast. When he mercifully ends Michael Bruntz takes up the cause to talk about Roger Gradney, Nebraska’s newest commitment and first in the 2024 class.

From there the guys discuss Tory Pittman III, Nebraska’s first in-state offer to an 8th grader. He plans to enroll at Omaha Central next year.

Conversation shifts after the break to Nebraska basketball where Brian Christopherson and Schaefer recap an exciting win over Maryland, how the Huskers pulled it off and why Derrick Walker has been a special, special player for the team this year.

Finally Bruntz takes us through a disaster of a weekend for Nebraska baseball, why Will Bolt wants a challenging non-conference schedule and why the Huskers might end up being fine after an ugly start.

Husker247 Podcast: Roster churn and recruiting talk Feb 17, 2023

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The Husker247 trio got together on Friday morning to knock out a quick 30-minute podcast touching on the news of the back half of the week and more.

The show starts with the news of Alante Brown leaving the team and Hunter Anthony leaving the program. Brian Christopherson explains why Brown’s departure is notable, but also suggests people don’t write off the wide receiver entirely.

Michael Bruntz discusses Anthony’s role at Nebraska in 2022 and why it looked to be more of the same in 2023 and why the former Oklahoma State Cowboy might be in the market for something else. Both Husker247 beat writers believe it’s simply the start of the attrition that has to come for the Huskers as Nebraska looks to get down to the correct numbers.

From there conversation shifts to recruiting where the big March visit weekend is discussed and names are mentioned of top players expected to be on campus. The Huskers are planning a strong weekend which could include having two of the Top 5 players in the country on the same visit.

Recruiting remains the topic as the trio discussed Carter Nelson’s offer and why Nebraska continues to see a surge of schools come in and make offers that have otherwise rarely ever shown interest in players from the state.

Finally things finish up with the red-hot Husker basketball team, a key game against Maryland at home and the outlook for getting to a postseason tournament, which suddenly looks like a possibility.

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