Volleyball State

A show that goes a lot of places. Lincoln and Jeff talk about the Harper Murray situation and what it could mean for her future with the Huskers. Plus, what did we learn from Nebraska's spring exhibition sweep of Denver and what are the things to watch heading into the summer? And an interview with Renee Saunders, head coach of Omaha Skutt and the Omaha Supernovas' radio color analyst, as the Supernovas make the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation playoffs. Producer: Brandon Tiedemann Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lincoln and Jeff talk with Husker legend and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Larson about making a run at the 2024 U.S. Olympic team and her plans to play in the inaugural League One Volleyball season in 2025. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Chapters: (00:00) This is volleyball state, a look at volleyball in six rotations (01:43) Jordan Larson announces she will sign with the Omaha League one professional volleyball team (03:22) Mag Mag signed with league one to continue her volleyball career (12:11) Jordan Larson is Nebraska's assistant volleyball coach (16:41) Robinson talks about preparations for the 2020 Olympics in Paris (22:27) When do you know when it's time to stop playing volleyball (28:02) Jordan, what was the biggest coaching lesson learned last year at Nebraska (30:08) Jordan Larson heading into professional volleyball season after serving as United States coach (36:09) There will be two professional volleyball leagues in the United States starting next year (41:25) Omaha will host the first pro volleyball federation playoffs on May 15 (44:25) Saturday, May 4, Nebraska takes on Denver at the UnK campus (51:25) Bergen Riley says Becca Alex will miss some matches due to injury (57:50) Jared Elliott is now the highest paid college volleyball coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Baylor, the long-time radio voice of Nebraska volleyball, joins Lincoln and Jeff to discuss his long broadcasting career, changes in the college game, his favorite underrated Husker players, and what the NU program means to the state. Plus, a quick recap of Nebraska's beach season, looking ahead to May's spring exhibition and a rundown of the Pro Volleyball Federation. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's this?! Video? New background and graphics? Volleyball State is now proud to be part of Hurrdat Sports. Lincoln and Jeff welcome in Nebraska head coach John Cook to talk a number of hot topics including: USA volleyball's potential move to the heartland, Cook's legacy within the sport, if he wants to help choose his successor, and the transfer portal/NIL landscape. Plus, the guys talk about Lincoln's VolleyballMag.com story about the coaching salary market. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska's undefeated run comes to an end with a loss at Wisconsin, but the Huskers salvage the weekend with a win at Minnesota. NU is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. We look at the Huskers' path to the Final Four and break down the brackets with NCAA reporter Michella Chester. Plus, who got snubbed! And a bonus show coming later this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska clinches the Big Ten title with two wins and another Wisconsin loss. Lincoln & Jeff set up the final regular season weekend and answer 'Would a loss before the NCAA Tournament actually be GOOD for Nebraska?' Plus, an interview with John Mabry on his book 'Nebraska Volleyball: The Origin Story,' and which conference races come down to the final week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska sweats out tight wins over Northwestern and Illinois to move within sight of the Big Ten title. Jeff & Lincoln interview Husker assistant coach Jaylen Reyes on NU's recruiting class, recruiting in the NIL/portal era and more, plus conference races are coming down to the wire, and a look ahead to Nebraska's matches with Michigan and Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. 1 Nebraska saves it's undefeated record with a comeback from 0-2 down at Penn State led by Merritt Beason's heroics. Plus a look at first-year NCAA coaches and a chat with Shelton Collier, coach of the Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska's first pro volleyball franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska stays undefeated with sweeps of Maryland and Rutgers, but upsets shake up the top 10. A look at the conference leaders around the country, and a talk with BTN producer Sue Maryott about the growth of volleyball on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska rallies for an electric five-set win over No. 1 Wisconsin to move to the top of the Big Ten standings. Jeff and Lincoln break down the match, which was a testament to the Huskers' resilience. Plus, we talk with Husker volleyball radio color analyst Lauren Cook West about this year's team, Merritt Beason's caring, Bergan Reilly's setting, and how John Cook has gone soft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices