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Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast
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An in-depth look at Nebraska Huskers football and Nebraska football recruiting, Nebraska basketball, Husker baseball and much more with Michael Bruntz, Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson of Husker247.
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The Husker247 Podcast worked through some of the common reactions from Nebraska’s game against Cincinnati and determined their opinions on such things.
Does Nebraska have a problem moving forward against the run? Will Nebraska have to have another running back emerge? Did Nebraska get lucky? Are the defensive backs elite?
Listen in for these questions and more as well as the answers from Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson as they wrap up the Cincinnati game and move forward with Akron.
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The Nebraska football season is now underway which means the return of the Sunday Side Sessions where Mike Schaefer breaks down the latest game alongside a guest.
This week KLIN host Jack Mitchell joined to discuss the game, his experience being at the opener played at Arrowhead Stadium, why a cathartic finish could do wonders for fan base and program, plus the other highlights and lowlights of the game.
The two actually finish up with a brief conversation about Nebraska volleyball and how the program has reason to the elite of elite status in college athletics — becoming a must see attraction when on the road.
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Let’s get hyped!
It’s finally here. Nebraska opens its pivotal 2025 campaign with a neutral site game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City against Cincinnati.
Husker247 returns with special guest Kevin Sjuts to get you fired up for the opener with plenty of conversation about how things might look on both sides of the ball and of course picks to click, oddly specific predictions and game predictions.
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The Husker247 trio make final predictions on the season, going game-by-game and then discussing a possible bowl game and who might win MVP honors.
Which are the predicted big wins? Where might Nebraska suffer a trap game loss? Does anyone think the Huskers finally go win in Minnesota?
Finally what players will stand out this season when it’s all said and done.
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It’s almost football season, but not quite game week. That means there’s still plenty left to discuss and learn as Nebraska football inches closer to its opener against Cincinnati.
The Husker247 group convenes with a podcast focusing on some position battles remaining for the Huskers and what might shake out with those.
Who is Nebraska’s left tackle? How about right tackle? Maybe it’s not a battle but what do we think shakes out in the secondary? Finally who is Nebraska’s kicker?
Then there’s a discussion about some of the more interesting interviews as players deeper down the Nebraska roster spoke for the first time.
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In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson take a deep dive on Nebraska’s re-made special teams units under new special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler. The Huskers have struggled on special teams in recent years and Ekeler is bringing in an overhaul of personnel and attitude this season.
In the second half of the podcast, the guys discuss on-going depth chart movement, with a close eye on the running backs, offensive tackles and defensive line.
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Husker247 checked in with volleyball expert Lincoln Arneal about an offseason of change and where Nebraska volleyball finds itself with a new coach and losing one of its all-time great players in Lexie Rodriguez. What has changed under Dani Busboom-Kelly? What to expect of Harper Murray? How might Nebraska look different without having John Cook at the helm?Plus who are the newcomers to know for the season and what should we expect for Nebraska in 2025?
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Nebraska football is working its way through the second week of fall camp as the season is only a handful of weeks away.
Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer talk through the Big Red Preview, which players stood out and various position groups that had good days at the open practice.
Plus thoughts on Nebraska’s recent media availability and were things sit at various competitions.
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Football season officially started and Husker247 is here to help breakdown the first day of media availability and where things sit early in fall camp.
Conversation begins with a discussion of early season hope and excitement before it turns to the trenches where Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson breakdown some of the names making up the early first groups, walk through the feeling the staff has on each and more.
From there the rest of of the roster is discussed as those two and Mike Schaefer discuss deep names, players who could emerge off the two-deep, why the defensive backfield is tough to predict and even the unique situation at quarterback where a true freshman could move up the depth chart fast.
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The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Friday to discuss Nebraska’s appearance at Big Ten Media Days and what was learned with a scant few sleeps before the start of fall camp.
Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talked through how Las Vegas as a media days site went and then what stood out from Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the rest of the representatives.
Among the topics discussed were Nebraska’s defensive line and the confidence Rhule has in a unit high on upside but lower on experience, Nebraska’s running back picture and Raiola’s leadership ahead of the 2025 season.
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The Husker247 Podcast returned on Tuesday to discuss the Most Indispensable Huskers list that’s been running for a few weeks now.
Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer give context on how the list came together, which players stood out when the aggregate happened and much more.
Then the trip goes from No. 25 to No. 11, discussing who could move up, who could move down and where some skepticism remains moving forward.
Finally Bruntz gives a brief update on Nebraska baseball’s situation following the Major League Baseball Draft and who won’t be returning or even arriving in Lincoln.
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Happy Independence Day from Husker247!
We wanted to celebrate with a special podcast where we check in with radio veteran Josh Peterson, who undertook a passion project to rank every loss Nebraska has had using a special concocted scale that heavily weighs pain.
Take some time out of your busy holiday and learn about the Groin Kick Chronicles.
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This week Mike Schaefer is joined by Josh Peterson as the two discuss Nebraska football’s recruiting momentum and then what 2025 might have in store.
Things start with recruiting as the two discuss Nebraska’s additions along the offensive line and how the class has gone with a strong June after an icy cold spring.
Then they discuss Nebraska football’s offseason, where this team could be sitting heading into Matt Rhule’s third year and much more.
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Nebraska football recruiting is on a nice little run and Husker247 wants to talk through all of it on this week’s podcast.
Things start with Friday’s commitment of Luke Sorensen, how the Huskers landed him, why he’s a throwback from a different era and more on the tight end.
From there the Husker247 trio discussed both Monday commitments of defensive back Danny Odem and running back Jamal Rule.
Finally a conversation about Nebraska’s newest voice for football Kyle Crooks. The announcer was announced as the play-by-play man and new host of Husker Sports Nightly on Monday.
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Nebraska football had a massive recruiting weekend in terms of the Battle at the Boneyard, a Hudl recruiting symposium and an official visit weekend.
Lincoln also hosted 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins, who along with 247Sports analyst Tom Loy, made the trek to see what was happening in Nebraska.
Ivins broke down his experience on the Husker247 Podcast, his thoughts on the facilities, what he’s heard from recruits and coaches in attendance, why Trae Taylor is such an important and special addition and more about Nebraska and its football future.
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It’s full on recruiting season for college football as Nebraska is no different than anywhere else with big visit weekends and recruiting events going on now that it is June.
Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what is happening this weekend and with Nebraska football recruiting as they go through through the Hudl event happening, Nebraska’s Battle at the Boneyard and the official visit weekend ahead.
Get locked in as its going to be a fascinating month as the Huskers look to lock up players for the 2026 class and beyond.
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The Husker247 Podcast covered a lot of ground in Wednesday’s episode as there was no shortage of random topics to dive into.
Things started with the baseball team and Nebraska’s win of the Big Ten tournament. Who were the heroes of the week? How did Nebraska course correct a possibly rough season?
Then a quick Look at the North Carolina regional and what waits for the Huskers.
After the baseball talk dies down there’s a discussion of other Nebraska sports teams that pulled out a miraculous win that propelled the team and the season forward, before a discussion on recruiting and the Battle of the Boneyard the Huskers will be hosting next Friday.
Finally a little concession stand talk and a game of marry, smash, kill that no one asked for but everyone will enjoy.
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The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Thursday to get caught up on some of the May happenings with Nebraska football and the conversation surrounding it.
The trio decided to discuss the toughest games for Nebraska in the forthcoming season with each of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer talking through their lists and order. Who is the most difficult game? Which games does everyone include? Which one was only included by one list?
Then the three discussed Matt Rhule’s placement on CBS Sports annual coaching list ranking, which really led to a discussion about PJ Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers program that no one knew they wanted.
Finally some baseball and softball talk as both teams have huge games on Friday. Nebraska baseball’s season is on the line against Oregon while the Huskers hope to win a series in Knoxville and punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series over Tennessee.
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In this edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the road for the Huskers at the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Tuesday night against Michigan State with Oregon waiting on Friday.
Nebraska will start Ty Horn against Michigan State, but how do the Huskers line up pitching behind him? What will Nebraska’s lineup look like against the Spartans and top starter Joseph Dzierwa.
Finally, what to make of the Big Ten Tournament format and the reasons behind it.
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Indeed, ldown and distance indicators were lacking and difficult to see.
Nebraska will get 9 wins, including a loss in the B1G Championship.
Iowa is still too new in the "rivalry battle." I've hated Colorado since Bill McCartney. That level of vehement detesting doesn't fade.
Do you guys ever update this?
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