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Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show. This week, Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones break down the state of the Huskers with guest Mitch Sherman. Nebraska is facing big changes, and the Let It Fly Show dives into how much progress Nebraska has really made, how firings will affect the Huskers, and if Dylan Raiola will remain with the team.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials3:45 – Headline #1: Nebraska is going to Vegas7:59 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball is 10-010:17 – Headline #3: Creighton is 5-411:38 – Mitch Sherman joins the Let It Fly Show13:06 – How long has Mitch covered Nebraska/Huskers in the 90s19:05 – Year 3 for Coach Rhule, how do you judge this season?23:00 – Will the O-line & D-line be different with the same people?27:40 – Donovan Raiola and John Butler, has Year 3 been played like Year 2?28:49 – Will Dylan Raiola be leaving?34:50 – Huskers and Utah, how should Huskers play?39:38 – 3 What-If scenarios for Mitch46:18 – How do we invest in players to return to the glory days?52:38 – Wrap up & outroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones are joined by Tim Verghese. They break down Nebraska’s third loss against Iowa since Rhule, and discuss John Butler being let go by the Huskers.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials2:10 – Headline #1: Nebraska vs. Iowa. John Butler is out5:35 – Headline #2: Signing Day, Nebraska signs 10 people9:17 – Headline #3: Creighton wins two in a row. Jasen Green needs consistency12:45 – Tim Verghese joins the Let It Fly Show13:33 – Should fans be worried with only 10 commits?17:45 – Where is the Huskers program at right now?20:56 – Is Raiola leaving/Who's the best quarterback in the past decade?25:16 – When was the last time a throw down field was accurate?28:47 – What causes high school star quarterbacks to fall short?31:37 – Dana Holgorsen's ever-evolving offense36:40 – Where does Tim want to see the Defensive Coordinator go?40:33 – Will they take a step back next year?43:56 – What were Tim's goals for this season? (8 to 9 wins)50:11 – Future of the defensive shift? Who could replace John Butler?1:02:07 – Wrap up & outro#LetItFlyShow #TimVerghese #Huskers #GBR #NebraskaFootball #BigTen #CollegeFootballTalkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones are joined by former Husker/NFL veteran Niles Paul. This episode breaks down Nebraska’s physical loss at Penn State, Nebraska basketball’s non-conference stretch, keys for the upcoming Iowa game, and talk with Niles about his playing career, injuries, coaching, and life after the NFL.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials1:24 – Headline #1: Nebraska vs. Penn State. The beatdown breakdown6:43 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball is 6/09:30 – Headline #3: Creighton Basketball is struggling11:40 – Nebraska's special teams with Mike Ekeler, is the QB change hurting Nebraska?14:06 – Niles Paul joins the Let It Fly Show14:34 – Niles on coaching at Omaha North & giving back16:10 – What was it like stepping away from the game?18:16 – Niles on injuries, surgeries, and concussions22:52 – Best support through poor mental health24:16 – When did Niles realize he could make it big?26:38 – Niles on transitioning to Taylor Martinez as the season starts27:49 – Favorite Husker moments (Pacific Holiday Bowl MVP, Oklahoma State)31:38 – Santana Moss, Lorenzo Alexander & earning a spot as a rookie33:01 – Mike Shanahan call: “Can you play tight end?”34:44 – Becoming a special-teams captain. Earning respect38:40 – High school with Phil Bates: rivalry, recruiting & chemistry40:26 – Recruiting: Michigan, Texas and choosing Nebraska43:11 – All-Time favorite teammates from college and pros44:46 – Pro teammates, the “Bash Brothers,” and special-teams culture49:50 – Keys for the Iowa game. “The Big Payback” & “It’s a Man’s World”51:20 – "I Got It Made" Special-teams edge. One play decides it52:34 – "Wide Receiver" Nebraska’s receiving advantage. Make catches, break tackles54:02 – Score predictions (Mike’l / Josh)55:18 – Special Ed "I Got It Made" lyrics56:19 – Wrap, sign-off & outro#LetItFlyShow #NilesPaul #Huskers #GBR #NebraskaFootball #BigTen #CollegeFootballTalkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l Severe is solo this week. Niles Paul had to reschedule, but the show goes on, and this week Mike'l breaks down Nebraska basketball’s second-half vs Oklahoma, then moves into a full Nebraska at Penn State preview: matchup context, roster news, Dylan Raiola’s decommit, keys, and a late-game prediction.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!Timestamps0:00 – Welcome / Let It Fly Sports Bar specials2:01 – Headline #1: Nebraska Basketball. (Sanford Pentagon, Vs. Oklahoma)5:26 – Headline #2: Nebraska Football. Preview of Penn State Game discussion8:56 – Headline #3: Dayton Raiola decommits from Nebraska13:18 – Nebraska Vs. Penn State stats and basics. Closer than you think.17:45 – Keys to the game17:53 – Key #1: Walk 500 Miles, Nebraska needs to run the ground this game19:36 – Key #2: Under Pressure, TJ Lateef needs to manage Penn State's Pressure21:38 – Key #3: Miami, Get Jacory Barney involved23:52 – Score prediction. Mike'l predicts everything goes right for Nebraska25:14 – Picks to click: tight end targets (Luke Lindmire, Hinrich Harber)26:03 – Wrap up & Outro#LetItFlyShow #Huskers #GBR #NebraskaFootball #PennState #BigTen #CollegeFootballTalkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Let It Fly Show returns from the Let It Fly Sports Bar with hosts Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones, joined by Jon Walker, Creighton Bluejays beat reporter for the Omaha World-Herald. They break down Creighton’s rough night at Gonzaga, the chemistry questions with nine newcomers, and what the upcoming Vegas stretch will reveal about this team.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Intro & local talk3:05 – NBA Tangent, Michael Ray Richardson5:50 – Headline #1: Creighton's largest point differential loss since 198110:07 – Headline #2: Nebraska wins. TJ Lateef, Emmett Johnson breaking records13:51 – Headline #3: Nerbaska Basketball gets a win against Maryland15:45 – Jon Walker joins the Let It Fly16:10 – Did Creighton have a bad half?18:06 – Off night, or is this Creighton team not as good as we thought?19:16 – First half breakdown, who's the "glue"?23:22 – Last time Creighton lost this poorly was against Nebraska in 198126:14 – Who is the player that's outplayed Jon Walker's expectation?29:27 – The Big East, what happened to the hype?31:57 – Previewing the games ahead. Will Creighton learn from Gonxaga36:18 – St. John's vs Alabama, could it take Creighton all season to lock in?38:24 – Best/worst case scenarios & what a 3–1 stretch means40:54 – Wrap and sign-off#LetItFlyShow #Creighton #CollegeBasketball #Gonzaga #BigEast #OmahaSportsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Let It Fly Show is back at Let It Fly Sports Bar. Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Mike Schaefer from Nebraska 247 to cut through the portal noise, explain what real recruiting looks like in 2025, and why special teams might be the difference-maker for the Huskers this year. Plus: pocket play for Dylan, protection talk, score predictions, and the keys Nebraska needs on the road.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar in Omaha🎙️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Introduction2:50 – Headlines: Nebraska vs. Michigan State recap7:00 – Headlines: Volleyball shoutouts & Big Ten/Big East preseason talk10:27 – Mike Schaefer joins the Let It Fly Show, history covering Nebraska14:30 – Early career stories: covering Nebraska and Bo Pelini20:30 – Conference changes and media evolution23:10 – Recruiting then vs now: Huddle, Twitter, and feature storytelling27:12 – What Coach Rule is changing — control, structure, and culture32:40 – Will Nebraska keep the momentum? Special Teams importance37:17 – Portal math: how many HS guys vs. portal pieces you actually need40:04 – Dylan Raiola as he gets hit: eyes down, scrambling, limiting the offense43:05 – Freshman QB scouting: patience, decision-making, and letting it rip44:11 – Why the criticism is so loud. QB development takes time47:56 – Three game predictions: kickoff return, tipped INT, or Raiola rushing TD50:00 – Caleb Benning & return craft: vision, pacing, and why returns aren’t just speed51:49 – Score predictions & game feel: expecting a low-scoring, defensive battle55:43 – “One wish” sports debate. Guardians World Series vs. Vikings Super Bowl58:05 – How fatherhood changed the grind: deadlines, travel, and carving out family time59:49 – Wraps & thanks: Mike Schaefer signs off1:00:37 – Keys to the game: protect the QB, win third down, and start fast1:03:12 – Final score predictions1:03:53 – Outro#LetItFlyShow #NebraskaFootball #MikeSchaefer #GoBigRed #MattRhule #DylanRaiolaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Let It Fly Show is back with a full slate from hoops to the Huskers. Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Creighton legend Mitch Ballock to talk about his Bluejay career, his journey from small-town Kansas to Omaha, and what it takes to be an elite shooter. Then the guys turn to football: what Nebraska must do to bounce back against Michigan State after the bye.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar in Omaha🎙️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Intro & catch-up at Let It Fly3:23 – Headlines—Bud Crawford pulled over, Nebraska vs. Michigan State19:57 – Coach Mitch Ballock joins the Let It Fly Show21:30 – Elevating to Assistant Coach23:14 – What's it like working with Coach Mac?25:33 – When did coaching begin?27:39 – What kind of players does Creighton recruit?30:32 – Surprises about coaching & how it's changed34:24 – Taking it to the next level after football.36:03 – The six-man role story: buy-in over pride37:04 – Culture talk: building a team that’s bigger than any individual38:03 – Transfer era realities: onboarding more new players, faster41:33 – Coach Mack’s coaching run: resilience, scheming, and the Georgetown bounceback42:11 – Big East coaching landscape: X’s & O’s, NIL and the no-easy-wins reality46:44 – Super-conference talk: TV money, scheduling, and competition questions48:00 – Mitch Personal: growing up youngest of six, competitiveness & family grind49:03 – Left-handers in basketball51:26 – “Secret sauce” conversation: staff roles, game plans & coaching process53:48 – Tournament what-if: the San Diego State foul55:12 – Creighton’s culture, legacy players, and recruiting momentum57:22 – Transition: Coach Ballock sign-off and keys to the Saturday game1:01:24 – Score predictions, betting line context & final prognostications1:03:53 – Outro#LetItFlyShow #Creighton #NebraskaFootball #MitchBallock #CollegeBasketball #GoBigRedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones are live from Let It Fly Sports Bar breaking down a massive week in Nebraska sports.Bud Crawford Parade (Sat.) – Heartland of America Park finish, what it means for Omaha, and why Bud’s legacy is bigger than boxing.Nebraska–Michigan recap – Why “close losses” don’t count anymore, what went wrong in the trenches, and the 2 things Nebraska must fix during the bye.Huskers’ new identity – Nebraska is now a pass-first team. Dylan Raiola’s efficiency, explosive passing game, and how to find balance on the ground.Next 4 games outlook – Michigan State, Maryland, Minnesota, Northwestern. What’s winnable, what travels, and the reality check.Hoops updates – Early practice buzz from Nebraska and Creighton basketball.📍 Let It Fly Sports Bar – 3 Omaha locations: Capital District • Elkhorn • La Vista (City Centre Mall)🍻 Presented by Bud Light – easy to drink, easy to enjoy.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro & sponsor shoutout01:20 Bud Crawford parade preview12:05 Nebraska–Michigan takeaways20:30 Huskers’ pass-first pivot26:40 Next 4 games outlook31:00 Nebraska & Creighton hoops notes34:40 Wrap👍 Like & Subscribe for weekly Huskers talk, big-guest interviews, and Omaha sports cultureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show! This week, host Mike'l Severe dives deep into the most exciting upcoming games and possibly the biggest match this year, Crawford vs. Canelo. Diving into how the match may go and where to place your bets.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar, downtown Omaha 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode! ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction04:17 – Tory Pittman, Omaha Central and Omaha North06:14 – Headlines: Nebraska vs. Akron, Nebraska vs. Houston Christian, Florida vs. LSU, Georgia vs. Tennessee, Texas vs. Notre Dame, Millard West vs. Westside, & Millard South vs. Kearney14:12 – Crawford versus Canelo. Who wins?20:16 – Where to bet on Crawford vs. Canelo23:13 – Will this cement Bud as the greatest athlete from Nebraska?27:13 – Outro & wrap upSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nebraska edges Cincinnati 22–17 in Kansas City. Akron is up next. Former Blackshirt & NFL linebacker Jay Foreman joins us at Let It Fly Sports Bar to talk about the Huskers’ win, the culture shift under Matt Rhule, what it’ll take to shed mediocrity, and the keys to beating Akron. Plus NFL kickoff talk, Super Bowl picks, and Husker Volleyball’s comeback win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show! This week, Mike'l Severe sits down with longtime Omaha World-Herald columnist and author Dirk Chatlin (author of 24th in Glory). Dirk walks us through Nebraska’s talent pipeline, the conference changes that reshaped the program, coaching hires from Riley to Frost to Rhule, and what it’ll take for this team to finally take the next step.📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar, downtown Omaha🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by star MMA star Wayne Sullivan. Wayne is a MMA fighter and entrepreneur from Omaha, NE. He joins the show days before his heavyweight fight on the Dynasty Combat " New Year Knockouts" card at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston, NE. The guys discuss Wayne's career, his upcoming fight, his businesses, his relationship with World Champion boxer Terence Crawford, the rise of MMA fighting in Omaha, and more. Mike'l and Josh discuss one of the hottest topics in sports and boxing right now, a mega fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez this year. They also discuss the College Football Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State, the transfer portal, Husker Football, and Creighton Basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l is joined by the #1 high school basketball player in Nebraska, Papio South star forward Bryson Bahl. Bryson is the top-ranked player in Nebraska, and a South Dakota State commit. The guys discuss this year's Papio South team, Bryson's recruitment, his relationship with his sister Jordy Bahl, his family, his decision to pick South Dakota State, his summer AAU team, and career goals. Mike'l also discusses some of the week's top headlines, including Nebraska Football's bowl game, the Huskers in the portal, and other sports headlines.Like what you see? Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@LetItFlyShow Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-it-fly/id1657754048 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/64JxgmZIkFtfDkXx5qMCD7?si=742a3d51e2294e19 Website: www.letitflyshow.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087455586629Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/theletitflyshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theletitflyshow/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Creighton Men's Basketball star guard Pop Isaacs. Pop joins the show following his 27-point performance during Creighton's upset over #1 Kansas. The guys discuss the win over Kansas, Pop's decision to transfer to Creighton, his real name, his relationship with Steven Ashworth and Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton's losing streak, playing point guard, living in Omaha, and his goals for the season. Mike'l and Josh also discuss the College Football rivalry week games, the College Football Playoff, and the upcoming conference championship games on Saturday.Like what you see? Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@LetItFlyShowListen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-it-fly/id1657754048Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/64JxgmZIkFtfDkXx5qMCD7?si=742a3d51e2294e19Website: www.letitflyshow.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087455586629Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/theletitflyshowFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theletitflyshow/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Creighton Women's Basketball Coach Jim Flanery. The guys discuss this year's Creighton WBB team, the Coach's coaching details this year, the Creighton vs. Nebraska rivalry, difficulties scheduling in women's basketball, NIL, and his star players Lauren Jensen and Morgan Maly. The highlights for the show are a recap of Nebraska vs. USC, Indiana vs. Ohio State this week, teams to watch such as Colorado and Notre Dame Football, LeBron leaving social media, and the Creighton vs. Nebraska MBB game Friday. We finish the show with the keys to a Husker win for Nebraska vs. Wisconsin this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Creighton Men's Basketball star point guard Steven Ashworth. Steven is back for his senior year and is one of the leaders this year for Creighton. The guys discuss this year's team, being one of the leaders for the team this year, fatherhood and marriage for Steven, his wife's business, his goals for the season, the upcoming Nebraska game, and more. Mike'l and Josh also discussed the upcoming Nebraska vs. USC game, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and all the major sports events this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by former Nebraska Cornhusker football legend and NFL defensive lineman Steve Warren, Omaha Westside QB Braylen Warren, and Omaha Westside's RB Tay Tay Jenkins. Steve joins the guys to talk about the Warren Academy, this year's Nebraska football team, watching his son's career, parenting vs. coaching, and his upcoming Dream Foundation watch at The Let It Fly Sports Bar for the USC vs. Nebraska football game on Nov. 16th. Braylen and Tay Tay Jenkins join the guys to discuss their season so far at Omaha Westside High School, their biggest challenge, what it means to win state this season, recruiting, and more. We also had Frank Joutras on the show. Frank founded Protonics and has created one of the best sports performance equipment in the world. You can learn more about his product on the episode and on www.protonics.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh is out today; it's his birthday and Halloween for the kids. Mike'l is solo today with no guests. Mike'l previews this weekend's Nebraska vs. UCLA football matchup. Mike'l breakdowns the strengths and weakness of both teams, where Nebraska has the advantages, things to expect, Dylan Raiola, and the keys to a Husker victory!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by a special guest host, Lauren Michelson, a sports anchor/reporter for KETV, and Creighton Men's Basketball Forward Isaac Traudt. Lauren is a sports anchor/reporter who covers Nebraska Football and Creighton Basketball. She discussed her journey and sports journalism, working on Nebraska Football in Lincoln, getting hired by KETV, her opinion about sports in the state of Nebraska, the World Series, and the upcoming Nebraska vs. Ohio State game. Mike'l and Josh then interview Creighton Forward Isaac Traudt. The guys discuss Isaac's body transformation, adjustments he's made coming into his second year for Creighton, the things he's improved on this summer, this year's team, his role with the team this year, and more. Mike'l also gives us his three keys to a Husker win against Ohio State Saturday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by new Creighton Men's Basketball forward Jamiya Neal. Jamiya is one of the new additions to the roster who will bring some size, athleticism, shooting, defense, and playmaking to this year's team. The guys discuss Jamiya's decision to leave Arizona State, his conversations and relationship with Coach McDermott, his role with this year's team, his relationship with players on the team, and more. Mike'l and Josh also discuss the Nebraska vs. Indiana game this weekend with keys to a Husker win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.