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Nebraska's Pro Volleyball Debut Feb 13, 2024

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Another historic night for the sport as the Pro Volleyball Federation debuts in Omaha. Lincoln talks with Supernovas' outside hitter Jess Lansman about her surprising road back to the court. The guys also look at more Nebraska transfer portal news and talk volleyball economics.

Ep. 22 - The Transfer Portal Spectacular Jan 05, 2024

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Transfers are reshaping rosters across college volleyball now that the 2023 season is over. Lincoln & Jeff talk Nebraska's addition of Minnesota outside hitter Taylor Landfair, as well as Husker departures. What are the risks of recruiting transfers? Plus, we look at the moral debate surrounding the portal and accusations of tampering within the college volleyball community. We also look at the Omaha Supernovas' roster with the debut season of the Pro Volleyball Federation in late January and talk about incoming Husker freshman Skyler Pierce's MVP showing at the Under Armor All-American match

Ep. 21 - 2023 Season Review Dec 21, 2023

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The dust (and tears) of the national final match have cleared. Lincoln and Jeff take a look back at Nebraska's 2023 season - players of the year and top moments - plus look at questions for 2024. The transfer portal has already taketh away...will it also giveth to John Cook? And how you can help shape the next chapter of Volleyball State. Listen to this one on your holiday drives!

Ep. 20 - Broom Service. Texas sweeps Nebraska for the NCAA championship Dec 18, 2023

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Lincoln and Jeff stay up late Sunday to recap Texas' dominating sweep of Nebraska for the national title. How did the Longhorns serve the Huskers into the Atlantic Ocean? How did our pregame predictions fare? Which of NU's season-long concerns popped up at the worst possible time

Ep. 19 - National Championship preview show! Dec 16, 2023

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Well, well, well, Nebraska has moved on to the NCAA championship match with a sweep of Pittsburgh in Thursday's national semifinal. Jeff & Lincoln recap the Huskers' big win plus break down the match-ups in the national title match against old friend Texas with Lauren Cook West of the Husker Radio Network.

Ep. 18 - Final Four Preview! Dec 14, 2023

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The Final Four is upon us, and Jeff and Lincoln break down Nebraska's national semifinal opponent Pittsburgh. Plus, the guys look at the other Final Four storylines with Dan Gillman, co-host of the "Six Rotations" podcast. Also, which Huskers earned All-American honors, and why are there still so few upsets in college volleyball?

Ep 17 - Final Four Bound Dec 11, 2023

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Nebraska is headed to the Final Four! Lincoln and Jeff recap the Huskers’ Sweet 16 win over Georgia Tech (3:10) and hawgfight in the Elite 8 over Arkansas (10:10). The guys welcome back volleyball broadcaster Emily Ehman, who was on the call of Wisconsin’s regional final win over Oregon (30:35). We ask Emily if Wisconsin seems like the team to beat this week in Tampa, and talk how a pair of freshman setters have led their teams to the Final Four. Recap of the other regional finals: Louisville/Pitt (53:50), Oregon/Wisconsin (59:30), and Texas/Stanford (1:02:00).

Ep. 16 - Sweet 16 Preview Show Dec 07, 2023

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Can Nebraska make it to the Final Four this weekend? Lincoln and Jeff pose some burning questions NU will need to answer in order to advance (3:35). Volleyball Magazine publisher Lee Feinswog is back to preview each of the other three regional site matchups and gives his picks (21:00). Then, we dive deep on each of the three teams in Lincoln for the regional starting with Georgia Tech (44:30), Kentucky (52:00) and Arkansas (57:15)

Ep. 15 - On to the Sweet 16 Dec 04, 2023

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Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening round wins over Long Island and Missouri, moving the Huskers to the Sweet 16 (2:35). How do Nebraska's outside hitter duo stack up to the other title contenders (19:00)? Who else is coming to Lincoln for the regional rounds (22:50). An interview with Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth (27:50) on the Bluejays' return to the Sweet 16 and supporting more women head coaches. Looking at the Madison regional (47:00), the Pittsburgh regional (50:19), and the Stanford regional (52:57). Plus, Wayne State reaches the Division II Elite Eight with a big win over Concordia-St. Paul (57:09).

Ep. 14 - BONUS: NCAA Predictions Nov 30, 2023

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We get you ready for Nebraska's NCAA tourney run with a look at the previous times NU has been a No. 1 seed (4:45), an interview with Husker assistant coach Kelly Hunter (21:20). We preview Nebraska's first round opponent Long Island (50:40) and likely 2nd round foe Missouri (57:15). Finally we break our own rule and get into the prediction business with our picks for Big Ten honors (1:05:25) and the Final Four/national champion (1:19:00).

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