Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland look at the multitude of changes and attention to detail by Matt Rhule and staff so far during spring football.  Evan Bland discusses how Rhule's style is very suited to the current generation of college athletes. The crew looks at their biggest observations so far at spring practice including the offensive line and amount of depth on defense.  They close the show with a look at the major needs Nebraska basketball needs to address with additions from the transfer portal.Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland look at what Nebraska players mean when saying they don't want "babied" anymore. Tom Shatel offers the suggestion that Matt Rhule find the "mean, ferocious, bad asses" during spring practice.  The crew looks at what they are expecting from Nebraska's offensive and defensive coordinators during the weeks ahead.  Later in the show, they preview a massive recruiting weekend for the Huskers including five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola. They discuss what it will take for Nebraska to win the battle for Raiola over USC and Georgia. They close the show by going over other top recruits likely coming for a visit this weekend including additional five-star targets. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We put Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland on the hot seat to answer the key questions entering spring practice for Nebraska football.  The crew each gives a phrase to sum up the Matt Rhule era so far at Nebraska including Shatel applying the term "energizer bunny." Later in the show they ask how long it will truly take for the Huskers to implement a new defensive system? We close the show by looking at what Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball must do during transfer portal season.Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Shatel and Evan Bland unpack Nebraska basketball's flop out of the Big Ten Tournament and how Matt Rhule is winning the off-season in a big way. They discuss what Nebraska basketball's roster may look like next year and if Keisei Tominaga will return. The crew looks at what has made Matt Rhule so impressive in a few months and identify key storylines entering spring practice.  They close the show looking at how a win over a ranked Vanderbilt team has proved a big spark to Nebraska baseball.  Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland discuss if Nebraska basketball's late surge as secured Fred Hoiberg another year as coach. Then Evan leads a discussion on a huge weekend for Nebraska baseball with games against Vanderbilt and defending champs Ole Miss.Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland discuss how Nebraska is trying to land five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola with a big visit ahead on March 25. They also look at the likely scenario that this battle comes down to the Huskers and USC for the elite signal caller.  The crew also previews the NFL Draft combine and discuss which Huskers are most likely to get drafted in April. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland look at the rough opening weekend for Nebraska baseball and discuss how worried anyone should be after just one week. They also discuss Coach Will Bolt's comments about the Husker bullpen and preview the immediate task at hand in South Alabama. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland take a deep look at how Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball have been winning games.  They also discuss how far this team can go this season and potential keys for setting up success in the future.  Later in the show they recap press conferences with Nebraska assistant football coaches Rob Dvoracek, Donovan Raiola and Corey Campbell. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain look at the key takeaways from our conversation with Nebraska coach Matt Rhule. The crew looks at how it's apparent Rhule has done a "full diagnostic" of what went wrong with Nebraska football the past few seasons. Later in the show they discuss the potential advantages and consequences of changing the Huskers' football walk-on program. They also ask is time to repent and admit our sins in doubting Fred Hoiberg and the Nebraska men's basketball program after a few key wins. We also take a quick look at Nebraska baseball as the Huskers prepare to open the season against San Diego. We close the show with a special announcement from a member of our Pick Six Podcast crew. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon and Dirk Chatelain debate Trev Alberts' comments on there being "undeniable" progress with Nebraska men's basketball. Dirk asks the question: How many power five basketball schools would keep a coach with four-straight losing seasons? On the football side of things, they look at Matt Rhule's massive support staff hired so far and if this is an indication of how his creativity could create an avenue of advantage for the Huskers. Later in the show, they look at the key elements for Nebraska to successfully recruit Texas high school football players.Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel recap a busy week in Husker football including signing day and recapping a press conference with Matt Rhule. After all the conversations with Rhule and assistant coaches, Tom and Sam say it's time to look at the possible framework of Nebraska football under the new staff. Later in the show they also ask how Nebraska can show a higher level of commitment to the men's basketball program. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain ask how Trev Alberts can go about evaluating Nebraska men's basketball amid key injuries this season. Dirk also pleads that is it time to stop making excuses for the lack of success in the program over the years.  Later in the show, they look at the massive haul Matt Rhule and Nebraska football made over the last few weeks in the transfer portal and 2023 class.  That subject rolls into a discussion on balancing development of young players against bringing in "ready made" transfer players. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Dirk Chatelain and Tom Shatel discuss Kevin Warren's departure from the Big Ten and ask who is really running the conference other than money? The crew also looks a few possible candidates for the new Big Ten commissioner. Later in the show, they offer their first impressions of the new Nebraska football assistants that met with the media this week.  Dirk also starts a discussion on if the new 12-team playoff will bring some charm back to college football. They close the show with a look at Nebraska basketball's debacle against Illinois and the road ahead for Fred Hoiberg. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain discuss the assistant coaching hires made so far by Matt Rhule and ponder if the $7 million pool for those coaches is being used wisely.  They also compare similar assistant coaching hires made so far by other Big Ten programs including Luke Fickell's staff at Wisconsin.  Later in the show they look back the Big Ten's early exit from the college football playoff in two exciting semifinal games. They close the show by looking at Nebraska basketball's next two game and if they win those games, is time to start thinking NIT?Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel recap Matt Rhule's first early signing day at Nebraska and ask if it's time to change this process. They look at some of the key comments from Matt Rhule's press conference including some big insights into Nebraska's quarterback situation. Later in the show they look at what's ahead for the Huskers in the 2024 recruiting cycle and how many in-state targets are must get for Nebraska.Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain offer some key takeaways from Matt Rhule's early recruiting efforts at Nebraska.  They look at Rhule's track record of searching for what fits his system more so than how many stars a recruit may have.  The crew also looks at the quarterback transfer targets Nebraska is interested in and how it is a big indicator of what offensive system Rhule is looking to run with the Huskers.  Later in the show they look at how signing day has a changed and share some memories of Bo Pelini being less than pleased with Tom and Dirk.  They also discuss what we can expect the rest of the season from Nebraska men's basketball. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain look at Nebraska's decision to retain offensive line coach Donovan Raiola.  They also discuss what hires might be next for Matt Rhule's staff including the defensive coordinator. Later in the show they dig into the Deion factor at Colorado and the stakes now with the Huskers' game in Boulder next season. The crew also looks at the stone cold stunner Nebraska basketball handed Creighton and if this is the Undertaker rising moment for Fred Hoiberg. They close the show with a look at all the transfer portal actioSupport the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain unwrap everything with the hire of Matt Rhule, including the biggest problem he faces at Nebraska.  They also get into a heated debate over balancing player development vs the transfer portal when trying to rebuild a program. Dirk says the biggest reason Nebraska has "sucked" recently is because they could not coach the talent they had on campus.  Later in the show they look at all the new assistant coach hires and set the table for a busy recruiting period the next two weeks.  They close the show looking at Nebraska volleyball's chances to reach the Final Four and how Nebraska basketball is getting better with Derrick Walker back. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Dirk Chatelain try to provide calm amid the chaos of the Nebraska coaching search including who the real and new names in the mix. The crew has a feisty exchange over who are the $10 million a year worthy college football coaches out there.  They look at the monetary motivations and complications involving Matt Rhule in regards to the Huskers' coaching search. Later in the show they make predictions on if Nebraska will have a new head coach before Dec. 3rd? Finally they touch on Nebraska volleyball's huge weekend to close out the regular season and Husker men's basketball holiday tournament survival rate. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon and Dirk Chatelain discuss the 'incredible feat' Trev Alberts has pulled off by keeping Nebraska's coaching search so quiet.  They also discuss the biggest pressure a new coach faces could be Husker fan and culture expectations. The crew does a little rapid fire buy/sell when comparing potential candidates against each other. Tom, Sam and Dirk all make their predictions for who Nebraska's next head coach will be. They also look at the big wake up call for Nebraska women's basketball after getting routed at Creighton. Support the show: https://www.omaha.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.