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The little-known rule that could benefit Matt Rhule Apr 12, 2023

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss an NCAA rule for first-year head coaches that would allow coach Matt Rhule to trim an oversized football roster.

Plus, the crew breaks down what positions Rhule and Co. are going to target when the transfer portal opens up.

Then they talk about expectations for the new Big Ten commissioner and their impressions of Husker coaches like 24-year-old Garret McGuire and his obscure choice of snacks.

The trio wrap the podcast with looking at Nebraska baseball's roller-coaster season and why NU is struggling with in-state teams following another frustrating loss to Omaha.

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What the return of Frank Solich means to Nebraska Apr 05, 2023

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Tom Shatel and Evan Bland discuss what Frank Solich returning for the spring game means to the Nebraska program and fans.

They also offer a few suggestions on how Nebraska can honor the former Husker coach.

Later in the show, they dig into developments from spring football practice including the noticeable differences with special teams under Ed Foley.

They close the show with a look at Nebraska baseball at the halfway point in the season, including some big time MLB draft prospects on the Huskers' roster.

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The many ways Nebraska football is under new Rhule Mar 29, 2023

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Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland look at the multitude of changes and attention to detail by Matt Rhule and staff so far during spring football.

Evan Bland discusses how Rhule's style is very suited to the current generation of college athletes.

The crew looks at their biggest observations so far at spring practice including the offensive line and amount of depth on defense.

They close the show with a look at the major needs Nebraska basketball needs to address with additions from the transfer portal.

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Nebraska football players don't want to be 'babied' anymore Mar 21, 2023

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Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland look at what Nebraska players mean when saying they don't want "babied" anymore.

Tom Shatel offers the suggestion that Matt Rhule find the "mean, ferocious, bad asses" during spring practice.

The crew looks at what they are expecting from Nebraska's offensive and defensive coordinators during the weeks ahead.

Later in the show, they preview a massive recruiting weekend for the Huskers including five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola. They discuss what it will take for Nebraska to win the battle for Raiola over USC and Georgia.

They close the show by going over other top recruits likely coming for a visit this weekend including additional five-star targets.

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The burning questions about Nebraska football entering spring practice Mar 16, 2023

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We put Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland on the hot seat to answer the key questions entering spring practice for Nebraska football.

The crew each gives a phrase to sum up the Matt Rhule era so far at Nebraska including Shatel applying the term "energizer bunny."

Later in the show they ask how long it will truly take for the Huskers to implement a new defensive system?

We close the show by looking at what Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball must do during transfer portal season.

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Nebraska basketball flops out of Big Ten tourney and Matt Rhule is winning the off-season Mar 09, 2023

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Tom Shatel and Evan Bland unpack Nebraska basketball's flop out of the Big Ten Tournament and how Matt Rhule is winning the off-season in a big way.

They discuss what Nebraska basketball's roster may look like next year and if Keisei Tominaga will return.

The crew looks at what has made Matt Rhule so impressive in a few months and identify key storylines entering spring practice.

They close the show looking at how a win over a ranked Vanderbilt team has proved a big spark to Nebraska baseball.

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Pick Six Podcast: Has Fred Hoiberg secured another year and a 'prove it' weekend for Nebraska baseball Mar 03, 2023

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Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland discuss if Nebraska basketball's late surge as secured Fred Hoiberg another year as coach.

Then Evan leads a discussion on a huge weekend for Nebraska baseball with games against Vanderbilt and defending champs Ole Miss.

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Pick Six Podcast: Nebraska vs USC, the battle for five-star QB Dylan Raiola Mar 02, 2023

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Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland discuss how Nebraska is trying to land five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola with a big visit ahead on March 25.

They also look at the likely scenario that this battle comes down to the Huskers and USC for the elite signal caller.

The crew also previews the NFL Draft combine and discuss which Huskers are most likely to get drafted in April.

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Pick Six Podcast: Nebraska baseball needs to right the ship after a wreck of an opening weekend Feb 23, 2023

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Sam McKewon and Evan Bland look at the rough opening weekend for Nebraska baseball and discuss how worried anyone should be after just one week.

They also discuss Coach Will Bolt's comments about the Husker bullpen and preview the immediate task at hand in South Alabama.

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Pick Six Podcast: How Nebraska basketball has figured out its recent winning ways Feb 23, 2023

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Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland take a deep look at how Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball have been winning games.

They also discuss how far this team can go this season and potential keys for setting up success in the future.

Later in the show they recap press conferences with Nebraska assistant football coaches Rob Dvoracek, Donovan Raiola and Corey Campbell.

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