Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast

The Common Fans bring you Episode 6 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska sports reporters Mike'l Severe and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the promise of Matt Rhule.  Before getting into Coach Rhule and the future of Nebraska football, the Common Fans talk through the post-Osborne era with Mike'l, and get his take on the missteps, the memories, and the what-ifs. ...

The Common Fans bring you Episode 5 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Evan Bland and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: How in the World Did Scott Frost Not Work at Nebraska? The crew looks at: The absolute elation of Husker Nation when Frost was hired. His goal of combining Husker Power with Oregon speed. What if the Akron game hadn't been canc...

PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode was recorded nearly two months ago, prior to the passing of Dee Riley. We want to extend our sincere condolences to Mike Riley and his entire family on the loss of their wife, mother and grandmother. As both Brian and Brandon point out in the episode, Mike Riley is one of the nicest and best people they have worked with. He and Dee touched countless lives during thei...

The Common Fans bring you Episode 3 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Sam McKewon and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: Bo-liever or Bo-leaver? The crew looks at: The hiring of Bo "restored the House of Osborne," according to Sam McKewon.  Pelini's fire was a welcome change from the more stoic Callahan, but it was evident from early on...

The Common Fans bring you Episode 2 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Mitch Sherman and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time? The crew looks at: The prolonged, messy coaching search that ultimately led to Callahan - Nebraska's fifth choice in the process - being hired. Upending tradition - installing...

The Common Fans launch The Reckoning - a series of episodes focused on the post-Tom Osborne era of Nebraska football. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Mike Babcock and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: What if Nebraska had never fired Frank Solich?  The crew looks at: Osborne's promise to retire after the 1996 season. Was the hiring of Solich always a sure thing? Soli...

The Common Fans announce The Reckoning, a series of episodes looking back at the post-Tom Osborne era of Nebraska football. Beginning June 17, we will release one episode a week for six weeks, looking at the different coaching tenures, the highs and lows, the missteps, the what-ifs, and so much more (see below for the full schedule of episodes).  Special thank you to Brandon Vogel of the Counter R...

The Common Fans have a fun and hilarious discussion about the most annoying coaches the Husker football team will square off against in 2024. Some usual suspects (hint: certain border state rivals) make the list, along with some surprising ones as well. Make sure to let us know if you have any to add to the list by emailing us at commonfangbr@gmail.com. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channe...

Now that spring ball is behind us, the Common Fans take another look at this season’s schedule. Optimism is high. The Kool Aid is flowing. It’s time to believe in Nebraska football again. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@commonfangbr. The Common Fans will help you get your Husker football fix all offseason long as we roll toward kickoff on August 31. Thanks for lis...

Fellow Husker fanatic Austin Schultz joins the Common Fans. The boys talk Husker football fandom, most important games on the 2024 schedule, hope for Dylan Raiola, and more. They also get into the back story behind Austin's videos, favorite baseball movies, favorite Nebraska food chains, and all sorts of fun and frivolity.  Austin was the state of Nebraska's 2017 Gatorade Player of the Yea...

What are the most pivotal games for Nebraska in 2024? The Common Fans dive in for a discussion about which games will define the season as the Huskers look to return to a bowl game for the first time since 2016. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel at  www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR . With four more months of offseason left, the Common Fans will help you get your Husker football fix and fe...

The Common Fans find lots to like in Nebraska's Spring Game: Dylan Raiola = QB1 The quarterback room is in good shape Playmakers everywhere! Running back room is trending up Could this offense be a source of strength for the 2024 Huskers? This and much more on our spring game episode.  Make sure to subscribe at  www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR,  and enjoy another episode of the Common Fan Podcas...

It's spring ball and anything is possible. Brandon Vogel joins the Common Fans to discuss the outlook for just how good Nebraska's defense can be; how special the special teams really needs to be; and whether the offense can be at least average this year.  Plus - which games carry the most weight as the Huskers look to return to a bowl game for the first time in seven years? Make sure you...

Are the Huskers in the middle of a serious quarterback competition? Is 7-0 possible going into the Ohio State game? Do Nebraska sports media members think of themselves as Husker fans? Evan Bland with the Omaha World Herald dives in with the Common Fans.  Plus - culture, culture, culture. The 3-team spring ball competition, getting over the hump in close games, and much more.  Finally - is Tom Sha...

The Common Fans announce that the Common Fan Podcast has been chosen as THE Nebraska voice in a brand new community called The College Huddle. The College Huddle has quickly become the largest, independent, online college sports community, and the Common Fan Podcast will be the official Nebraska podcast of The College Huddle. Eric Boggs, founder and host of the O-H-I-O Podcast and one of the visio...

Longtime Nebraska and college football reporter Mitch Sherman hangs out with the Common Fans to talk all things Husker football: What Coach Rhule is focusing on to help the team get over the hump in close games Outlook for the offensive line Was the defense as good as we thought they were in 2023? Dylan Raiola assessment And much more! Make sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel,  www.youtube.co...

Mike Babcock, longtime Husker sportswriter for outlets including the Lincoln Journal Star, Huskers Illustrated, and Hail Varsity, joins the Common Fans for a wide ranging discussion about the current Husker team, Matt Rhule, new Athletic Director Troy Dannen, new hope for the offense, belief in the defense, and much more.  Mike also shares some great stories about Tom Osborne, Roger Craig, Mike Ro...

The Common Fans break down the most important players, potential breakout players, and position groups to watch going into the Huskers' spring football practice. They also dive into the Quarterback situation--not just the excitement about Dylan Raiola, but what role the other QBs might play and whether Nebraska will add depth before August.  Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channnel, yout...

AgJack, co-founder of AgKnocks and co-host of the Kyle Ave podcast, joins the Common Fan crew to give the Texas A&M perspective on the upcoming March Madness games.  Oh, and we talk a little football, Big 12 reminiscing, and yes, Trevor Kendall Alberts.  Lots of fun and frivolity on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

The Common Fan Crew conducts an extended Airing of Grievances session about Trevor Kendall Alberts' decision to abandon Husker Nation. Enjoy your new life with the Yell Squad, Trevor. Then, we turn the page on the Alberts era. There are too many good things happening with Husker sports, and spring football is right around the corner. Finally, the Common Fans declare that MATT RHULE AIN'T G...

EMERGENCY POD! The Common Fan Crew discusses the reports that Trev Alberts may be leaving Nebraska to become the Athletic Director of Texas A&M.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heisman Trophy winner and Husker legend Johnny the Jet Rodgers joins the Common Fans for an engaging conversation covering a wide range of topics, including: His early days in Omaha and recruitment to Nebraska; Bob Devaney's vision and Tom Osborne's work ethic; The Game of the Century; The Heisman brotherhood; The Jet Award for the nation's best kick returner, and the fantastic work be...

Brandon Vogel, former Managing Editor of Hail Varsity Magazine and creator of the Nebraska-focused Counter Read Newsletter, joins the Common Fans to discuss his recent column focusing on the Huskers' struggles at Memorial Stadium in recent years.  What if Nebraska’s biggest hurdle to get back to greatness is the increasingly heavy weight of its past greatness? How did things ever get so bad? T...

George Achola - former Nebraska running back and current President of the Husker Football Letterman’s Association - joins the Common Fans to share his remarkable story. After emigrating to the United States from Kenya as a young boy, he fell in love with football after attending an Iowa-Nebraska game. He went on to be a standout athlete at Creighton Prep and was recruited by Frank Solich to join t...

Omaha World Herald football/baseball writer Evan Bland joins the Common Fans to discuss: the differences between Coach Rhule and the predecessors. the Huskers outstanding offseason to date. what QB coach/Co-OC Glenn Thomas brings to the offense.  is Dylan Raiola your game one starter?  DC Tony White's value to the program.  And yes, we talk some Husker baseball as well.  This and much more wit...