Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

The Nebraska basketball losing streak is now up to four games. Is it time to panic? The Husker247 HoopsCast weighs in. What did Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson see in the last two games? What’s the biggest issue for the Huskers right now as they keep losing (mostly) close games? Finally will guess a random Husker hooper stump BC or can he find the answer inside the thousands of names in his brain? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where does the roster sit after after a few weeks of portal activity? Husker247 investigates on the latest podcast. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss Shiyzah Pete and where the Huskers sit for the offensive tackle, before going through every position and talking about what Nebraska has accomplished thus far. What group stands out? What position feels like a question mark and can Bruntz name every defensive backs coach since 2011? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Tuesday as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed the Huskers struggles in West Lafayette following the 104-68 pummeling by Purdue. Does Nebraska have the ability to flush it and move on? What’s a bigger concern? Offensive inconsistency or other teams going bananas at the 3-point line? What’s next for Nebraska? The two then play Guess a Random Husker Hooper and finish up with some NFL chatter and playoff predictions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast convened on Thursday to discuss the Huskers tough loss in Iowa City and how the team moves forward in a critical part of the schedule. Things start with Nebraska’s collapse against Iowa, what Brian Christopherson saw in attendance and what the coach and players had to say afterwards. Does Nebraska have an issue with big leads or is it an issue throughout basketball? Then they walked through some other potential issues like free throw shooting and finishing at the rim. Finally can BC guess a random Husker hooper? A player well known for his shooting stroke? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 got together on Tuesday to discuss how the transfer portal class is shaping up and the big change in special teams. The discussion starts with who the Huskers have added thus far and which additions could be immediate impact type players. From there which ones might need a little seasoning but could provide value down the line? The discussion evolved into areas where the Huskers could continue to add or haven’t quite hit the mark through the portal. Finally the show ended with a discussion about the plan at special teams and what the Huskers need to change after some disastrous seasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final Sunday Side Session of 2024 comes to a close with 1620 morning show host Matt McMaster joining and providing his thoughts on the game, the season and what’s ahead for Nebraska football. Things start on defense and the two discuss how things look for John Butler moving forward, the performances of some of the younger players in the Pinstripe Bowl and what concerns exist moving forward.  Then the two dive deep into Nebraska’s offensive picture, each agrees there’s a lot to like with the pass catchers and Emmett Johnson has solidified himself, but there’s still some question about what the offensive line might look like and, of course, what kind of step forward Dylan Raiola makes. Finally the two finish up discussing or ranting about Nebraska’s special teams. How is it addressed and does Matt Rhule have a plan to avoid another abysmal year in the third phase? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bad Boy Mower Pinstripe Bowl champs! Mike Schaefer talks about the Huskers win in Yankee Stadium on Saturday and how it was a nice encapsulation of what this season has turned into. A send off for seniors like Rahmir Johnson and Ty Robinson and then a springboard for players like Vincent Shavers, who represent the next wave who look to build off this and play in even more meaningful games in the future. Schaefer touches on Nebraska’s play overall, what stood out on both sides of the ball and finishes with thoughts on special teams and why the Huskers can’t go through another season with such inept play in the third phase.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bowl game hype? Bowl game hype! Nebraska football has reached a postseason for the first time since 2016 and on Saturday the Huskers take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. Husker247 is celebrating the occasion with a HypeCast to get you ready. Who’s playing? Who opted out? Who steps up for the portal players? What looks different with more time to prepare?  After those are answered it is prediction time with oddly specific predictions, picks to click and a final score. Does Husker247 see Nebraska finishing the year with a win? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's recent run of transfer portal additions. Which needs have the Huskers hit over the last few days? The guys then discuss the upcoming bowl game with Boston College and what Nebraska can take from its performance in New York City. Listen in.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Wednesday to break down the Huskers first Big Ten win and to discuss where things sit as the team heads to Hawaii for its in-season tournament. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss what the Huskers did on Friday to roll against Indiana, why Nebraska matches up well with the Hoosiers and why it was an important bounce back after an ugly game in East Lansing. Finally there’s guess a random Husker hooper and an ensuing conversation about Nebraska basketball in the 1990s.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast convened to discuss the transfer portal action as it rolls along and how the Huskers continue to finalize its future coaching staff. Conversation started with the latest commitment from the portal as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed Jaylen George and what the Huskers have been attempting to do with his its portal visits.  The two discussed a number of targets for the Huskers and ran through some of the top names the staff is seeking out at this time. Finally they talked about Addison Williams the new defensive backs coach and a shift in recruiting philosophy from the staff.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 convened on Thursday morning to discuss a whirlwind week for Nebraska football. New coaches, a new(ish) coordinator and whole lot of transfer portal. The first half of the show discusses all of Nebraska’s defensive staff hires, why it felt like John Butler was always Matt Rhule’s first choice, what Phil Snow might do for the team and thoughts on both Phil Simpson and Terry Braden. Then the trio discussed the portal, different targets, a few names to know and positions where it makes sense for the Huskers too add.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even during one of the busier football weeks of the season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers there’s always time for a Husker247 HoopsCast. Fresh off a pair of dominating home wins the Huskers are now headed to Michigan State for the first of two Big Ten games over the next week. What kind of spot are the Huskers in here? Who’s playing well? What has been a surprise so far this season? Who stands out early that perhaps caught fans by surprise? Then it’s time to try to guess a random Husker hooper? This player spent two seasons with Nebraska and was involved in some classic games.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down a newsy and wide-ranging National Signing Day press conference for Matt Rhule. The guys discuss the Huskers' shifting coaching staff, how the Huskers will need to enter the transfer portal and why change is going to be the theme of the month for Nebraska.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that Nebraska finally has Cortez Mills lets get Andrew Ivins on the Husker247 Podcast and see what the receiver can bring to Lincoln. Ivins also talks about the difficulty of evaluating a position with so many unique body types and skill sets, evaluating on a blind fit and then he turns his attention to the rest of Nebraska’s 2025 class. Who stands out for Ivins? Which player does he view as a quintessential Matt Rhule commit? Who is his favorite in the class? Listen in and find out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Podcast tried to sneak in 45 minutes of chatting about Tony White, Dana Holgorsen and everything else that happened on Monday, but then Tuesday’s news cycle started to happen. However before the news started rolling int he trio discussed White leaving for Florida State, why it may have happened, why despite White’s success it’s not as concerning as it may seem and who ultimately could replace the defensive coordinator. Then a discussion took place about Holgorsen staying as an offensive coordinator, how this might be the single most important coaching move of the offseason for the Huskers and what things could look like with more time to install his vision for the Huskers. And then the news started happening. First a wide receivers coach in Daniel Shorts. Then Daniel Kaelin entered the transfer portal.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sunday Side Session came a day early as the Nebraska Cornhuskers played Iowa on Black Friday. The game felt like a repeat of so many of Nebraska’s inexplicable losses so to help break it down Ravi Lulla joined from Hurrdat Sports Media. Things start with special teams talk and then work their way through the offense and eventually into specific players and performances.  Finally the two debate if the season is success and their own long-term outlook for Matt Rhule and the program under his guidance.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Husker247 Postgame Podcast discussed the latest tough loss for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in which the team bungled a 10-0 lead and let an Iowa team win despite having just five total first downs.  The sprawling podcast discussed Nebraska’s issues on special teams, offensive miscues and how well the Nebraska defense played.  Finally a discussion ensues on if this season can be a success for Nebraska with just six wins and many issues still present.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the last game of the regular season. Nebraska is already bowl eligible. So is Iowa. This version of Black Friday hasn’t played out since 2016 so…LETS GET HYPED! The Nebraska Cornhuskers are looking for a seventh win but even more than that the team will be trying to continue the strong play from the offense as it put up 44 points a week ago against Wisconsin.  Who better to bring aboard for Iowa than Nebraska super fan and local radio extraordinaire Jack Mitchell? The panel discusses Nebraska’s offense, what to make of the Huskers’ renewed running game and then if the defense is up to the task of defending the same handful of run plays over-and-over-and over.  Finally it’s prediction time. There’s oddly specific predictions, pick to click predictions and, of course, a final score prediction — but this week in honor of Nebraska being bowl eligible the panel also each selected a bowl location and an opponent. Did anyone select the Pinstripe Bowl? Or Matt Rhule getting a massive tub of mayo dumped on him? Listen in and find out on this week’s Husker247 HypeCast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska basketball picked up a huge win on Friday — but what’s next for the Huskers?  The Husker247 HoopsCast walks through the Creighton win, why it happened and what it means, but then shifts the conversation forward about upcoming games with South Dakota and North Florida. No guess a random Husker Hooper this week but Brian Christopherson does explain what he’s thankful for as it relates to Nebraska basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices