Husker247 Podcast

In Tuesday's podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Matt Rhule's approach to the offseason and the ways the new Husker head coach has increased competition, while building his team's culture.  Tight end Thomas Fidone, an intriguing piece of the Husker roster, weighed in on Rhule's approach in the offseason and how it has been received by the players.  On the hardcourt, Brian was in Iowa City to see Nebraska sweep the Hawkeyes on the season. How does this team continue to do it and how many suits is Brian packing for the Big Ten Tournament? Nebraska baseball largely handled its business in Minnesota, upsetting No. 7 Vanderbilt and knocking off Hawaii. Where do things stand for the Big Red as they return home?  Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

The Husker247 Podcast convened again on Thursday to discuss the news of the week, set up the weekend and bring in some actual expertise in the form of recruiting. Things start off with Michael Bruntz discussing hand size since the NFL Combine is here. Can Ochaun Mathis, Trey Palmer or Travis Vokolek make some headway and move up draft boards with a good showing? Which one intrigues the group the most? Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss and lament the way things went for Nebraska basketball on Tuesday as Michigan State came to Lincoln and shot lights out in the second half, erasing a double-digit deficit and burying the Huskers under an avalanche of 3-point field goals.  Can Nebraska bounce back at Iowa? Does BC have some confidence in Nebraska after the Huskers played well in a loss against a sharpshooting squad? Then Bruntz tells us about Nebraska baseball and where things sit for the program following a sweep at South Alabama to get the season back to .500 and ahead of a clash with Vanderbi

The Husker247 Podcast started with a topic near and dear to its heart — ranking the best months of the year. From there a spirited discussion emerged regarding Brian Christopherson’s experience in the Omaha North marching band and then a discussion about marching bands in general. If those can’t sell you on a listen then it’s worth noting immediately after the guys talked about Dylan Raiola, his boy’s weekend in Lincoln, and why the Huskers appear to be the favorite as the calendar turns to March.  Then after a quick break it’s time for basketball. First there’s plenty of conversation about the Minnesota game and how the Huskers held on for an important win despite a sometimes inconsistent game. Then it’s time to break down the Michigan State game and how the Huskers matchup with a Spartans team that has one more win in conference play this season, but also an 18-point win over Nebraska earlier this season.  It all ends with predictions. Does anyone pick Nebraska to win on Tuesday?  To learn more about list

The Husker247 Podcast was back in action on Thursday as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer broke tdown the latest in Nebraska athletics. The pod began with a conversation about each of three assistants that came and spoke to the media on Wednesday morning.  Strength coach Corey Campbell laid out his vision. What does that mean for Nebraska? What changes with Campbell as a strength coach? What did we learn about him during the session? From there conversation shifted to Donovan Raiola, who spoke about offensive line play for the first time since the previous spring. What are the takeaways from the coach about his group and what do we already know going into spring? Linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek was also discussed, as well as his position room, which could use some breakouts this spring and next fall. Bruntz discussed where linebacker falls on his list of concerns about the program. Finally Brian Christopherson breaks down the Nebraska basketball game ahead on Saturday and if the Huskers ca

Husker247 got together on a Tuesday to talk about Nebraska’s newest commitment, a unique in-state offer, how Nebraska basketball keeps winning and if the baseball team wants a do-over in the schedule department after a rough start. Things start with Mike Schaefer gloating about his prediction from the previous podcast. When he mercifully ends Michael Bruntz takes up the cause to talk about Roger Gradney, Nebraska’s newest commitment and first in the 2024 class.  From there the guys discuss Tory Pittman III, Nebraska’s first in-state offer to an 8th grader. He plans to enroll at Omaha Central next year.  Conversation shifts after the break to Nebraska basketball where Brian Christopherson and Schaefer recap an exciting win over Maryland, how the Huskers pulled it off and why Derrick Walker has been a special, special player for the team this year. Finally Bruntz takes us through a disaster of a weekend for Nebraska baseball, why Will Bolt wants a challenging non-conference schedule and why the Huskers might en

The Husker247 trio got together on Friday morning to knock out a quick 30-minute podcast touching on the news of the back half of the week and more.  The show starts with the news of Alante Brown leaving the team and Hunter Anthony leaving the program. Brian Christopherson explains why Brown’s departure is notable, but also suggests people don’t write off the wide receiver entirely.  Michael Bruntz discusses Anthony’s role at Nebraska in 2022 and why it looked to be more of the same in 2023 and why the former Oklahoma State Cowboy might be in the market for something else. Both Husker247 beat writers believe it’s simply the start of the attrition that has to come for the Huskers as Nebraska looks to get down to the correct numbers.  From there conversation shifts to recruiting where the big March visit weekend is discussed and names are mentioned of top players expected to be on campus. The Huskers are planning a strong weekend which could include having two of the Top 5 players in the country on the same vis

The Husker247 Podcast’s Valentine’s Day gift to you is a brand new episode to help shorten the offseason by 40 minutes. The gang talks about Valentine’s Day and which cards they picked out as kids and other memorable moments from the holiday. Somehow it led to the discussion of the 1990s including the baggy nature of the suits and Counting Crows.  Somehow things stayed on the rails enough to get to a discussion about Dylan Raiola and the recent Crystal Ball prediction. The trio went over the important questions: Why? When? And what does it mean? Brian Christopherson broke down where things sit for Nebraska basketball at the moment and what it would mean to get a couple more wins this regular season, both for the current players and for the direction of things under Fred Hoiberg. Michael Bruntz walked through the opening of baseball season and dove into how the Huskers stack up these first few weeks as the Big Ten team will be on the road to get some games in during February.  To learn more about listener da

The Husker247 podcast returned on Friday and didn’t make a single Super Bowl reference or a prediction. That’s because the group was too busy chatting about a recent press conference with tight ends coach Bob Wager and wide receivers coach Garret McGuire, as well as working through the Super Six. Here’s what happened on the latest podcast: Things start with thoughts from Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson on Bob Wager and his position room. From there Mike Schaefer forces Christopherson to make a prediction about the position group and he learns more about the addition of former LSU and Georgia tight end Arik Gilbert. Following that conversation the group focuses on McGuire and how the young assistant handled his first real media appearance. Discussion turned to how McGuire fits with the staff, why he could be a big asset and why there are not real concerns about his ability to coach similarly aged receivers.  After a short break the conversation turns to the Super Six and all three run through their bal

The Husker247 Podcast returned to its full form on Tuesday as all three of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered to talk about the recruiting class, positional outlooks, and then dove into a little basketball and baseball to finish things out.  Things started with football where Bruntz and Christopherson dove into how Matt Rhule and company finished things out. Each gave thoughts on what they learned about Rhule and the staff during the last couple months and what could carry over into future classes. All three discussed recruits that committed in the last few weeks and which players stand out as additions in the second signing period, as well as which positions received a boost for next season and if there’s a surprise player in the mix like we saw with Malcolm Hartzog.  From there things transitioned to basketball and Christopherson broke down Nebraska’s big win over Penn State and how Keisei Tominaga stepped up to carry the Huskers, as well as what he’s seeing from Jamarques Lawre

In Thursday's episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the final five additions to Nebraska's recruiting class and take a look at the class overall -- which positions did Nebraska hit? Who are potential sleepers? Which recruit would you absolutely bet your life on? The guys also discuss the high points of Matt Rhule's press conference, including his discussions on building culture and much more. 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

In Tuesday's episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson dig in to some of the takeaways from Terrance Knighton and Ed Foley's media appearance. What does Nebraska REALLY have coming back along the defensive line? How aggressive should Nebraska be on special teams? Can they be?  In the second segment, the guys preview Nebraska's national signing day and dig into the work done by Matt Rhule and his staff in January. Listen in.  Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music)  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

Another week and more commitments for the Nebraska football team. The Huskers added four commits (three high school, one transfer) in the past few days, so Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the additions and where they fit on Nebraska's roster.  The guys also discuss the season-ending injury to Emmanuel Bandoumel and how it affects the conversation about Nebraska's season and the direction of the program going forward.  Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts.  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 makes another transfer portal addition from Georgia, this time former five-star tight end Arik Gilbert. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down what the addition means for the Huskers, Nebraska's tight end picture in 2023 and what Gilbert brings to the table.  The guys also preview another big recruiting weekend for Matt Rhule and his staff and discuss Nebraska basketball's win over Ohio State and what the road forward looks like with Juwan Gary. 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 Brian Christopherson and Michael Bruntz break down a newsy few days in the transfer portal that saw the Huskers add Georgia transfer MJ Sherman, lose Stanford transfer Walter Rouse and retain two former players out of the portal to help add depth to the wide receiver spot.  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 landed a big offensive tackle in Walter Rouse and isn’t yet done with the transfer portal. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz get together to discuss what the Huskers are cooking up and where things seem to be headed to close out the class. First though Bruntz walks through why Rouse is a big addition and what it means for all parts of Nebraska’s line. Then the duo discuss if his absence this upcoming spring while rehabbing a shoulder injury matters much.  From there the two talk about initial impressions following the press conferences from running backs coach EJ Barthel and defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. What do we know about Rhule’s staff following these conversations? What do we know about those respective position groups? Finally the two hit on the tight ends that visiting Nebraska this weekend, as Bruntz walks through where things sit for former Georgia Bulldog Brent Seither and how the Huskers are in a strong spot with 2024 recruit Ian Flynt.  To learn more about listener data and our priv

Nebraska had a busy weekend of official visits from transfer portal recruits and the basketball team went up to Minnesota and came back with a victory. The Husker247 Podcast breaks both of these down in its latest episode. Things kick off with the commitment of Virginia wide receiver Billy Kemp, who announced for the Huskers on Monday night.  The trio of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer discuss the commitment and how Kemp fits, what reasonable expectations are and more. Discussion shifts to the wide receiver room at large and the guys debate who could be in a position to help the Huskers the best in 2023. From there things move to the offensive line as the Huskers hosted a pair of portal targets over the weekend and things look pretty good for adding one or both of Micah Mazzccua and Walter Rouse. Each lineman made it in over the weekend and the Huskers have the need up front after a tumultuous 2022.  Bruntz explains why Rouse would be among Nebraska’s biggest portal additions and Christ

The Husker247 Podcast welcomes you into a new year with a new podcast covering everything from Nebraska’s new additions to the 2023 class to Jim Harbaugh’s clock management in the college football playoff. Here’s how things unfold as the guys discuss the college football playoff games and what stood out during the bowl action this season. Brian Christopherson makes an impassioned plea for people to consider their timeout strategies. Meanwhile Michael Bruntz casually mentions Harbaugh as the next Denver Broncos coach. From there things actually turn to Nebraska with a discussion regarding Nebraska’s newest additions in Cameron Lenhardt and Ethan Nation. Where does each fit with Nebraska’s defense? What have the Huskers done so far defensively? Who could stand out for the next staff? Nebraska isn’t done with the portal either and the trio talk about the newest name to know in Walter Rouse, a multiyear starter at Stanford, set to visit Nebraska and a handful of other schools this weekend.  Where does Nebraska’s

The Husker247 trio gathered two days after Christmas to discuss the gift the transfer portal gave the Huskers in center Ben Scott, discuss Matt Rhule’s second major media appearance, Nebraska’s 2023 current signing class and a little hoops talk with Iowa coming to town. How did the Huskers land Scott? More importantly the group discusses what it means and the value of locking down the center position potentially for each of the next two seasons.  Nebraska also landed a critical transfer portal addition in Jeff Sims, who could be the team’s quarterbacks each of the next two seasons, but the Huskers also have about 183 other signal callers on the roster. How does Husker247 see things breaking down. If nothing else we learned Rhule’s introductory press conference was an indication that the head coach will have interesting press conferences and the signing day one followed in sure form. What did Rhule have to say? Why is Eric Fields already on a Butkus Watchlist for 2025? What else stood out from the head coach?

It’s National Signing Day and Nebraska is busy as the Huskers have things rolling for Matt Rhule in his first recruiting cycle. Husker247’s Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer break it all down on the latest podcast. The two start with a conversation about where the class stands and the new additions for the Huskers on Wednesday, including getting a commitment from Malachi Coleman. The two also discuss the effort Nebraska’s staff put into keeping players from the state home and discuss why it’s important to maintain that energy. From there they have conversations about what the Huskers have added and where things still need to go inside this 2023 class. 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 Wheel of Topics makes its big return in this weeks podcast. We load up the wheel with topics and give it a spin to answer listener questions about Nebraska football, Matt Rhule’s first few weeks on the job, Husker recruiting and even some Husker History what-ifs.  Will Nebraska take a high school quarterback? What has been most impressive about Matt Rhule’s staff? Why Rhule will and won’t work in Lincoln and the most overrated holiday season treat.  Listen in and don’t forget to subscribe to the Husker247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.  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