Husker247: A Nebraska athletics podcast

The Husker247 Podcast returned on Thursday with a new episode discussing the latest happenings in Nebraska football. The podcast with Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz focused on Tuesday’s press conference where special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, defensive line coach Terry Bradden and defensive backs coach Addison Williams met the Nebraska media. Discussion centered on what way Ekleler can brin...

In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, we discuss the season-ending injury to Nebraska pitcher Mason McConnaughey and what that means for the Husker rotation.  Which direction might Nebraska go to fill innings on the weekend and did parts of the Husker offense show signs of life in Texas?  In the second segment, Omaha World-Herald baseball writer Evan Bland joins to dis...

In this week’s episode of the Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson recap a busy pre-spring week for the Huskers. In the first segment, the guys discuss the potential impact of associate head coach Phil Snow, who met Nebraska media for the first time this week. The guys then discuss Daikiel Shorts’ remaking of the Nebraska wide receiver room, and Brian makes the case for why t...

In this week's episode of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, the Husker Radio Network's Nick Handley joins to take stock of Husker baseball after two weekends. Nebraska is scuffling at the plate and left Louisiana having been swept in a doubleheader on Saturday. Where do things stand for Nebraska heading into the final non-conference weekend of the season? Listen in.

Nebraska basketball wasted a golden opportunity at home against a ranked Michigan team in a tough 49-46 loss on Monday night.  The Husker247 duo of Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are here to talk through it. What went wrong? Where was the help for Brice Williams? How does Nebraska move forward? And of course there’s also guess a random Husker hooper and looking ahead to a now critical game...

There’s finally baseball to discuss on episode No. 2 of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, after the Huskers played their first four games of the season in Arizona. What are a couple big takeaways from the weekend, especially on the mound and at the plate? How should Nebraska be feeling coming out of the opening weekend?  In the second segment (12-minute mark, roughly) former Husker and curr...

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Thursday to discuss the roller coaster the Nebraska basketball team seems to find itself on following the latest loss to Penn State. Much of the discussion focused on the loss to Penn State as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson worked through some of the reasons why the Huskers were never really in the contest after falling behind early.  Are there long-term...

Nebraska baseball kicks off its 2025 season this weekend in Arizona with matchups against UC Irvine, Vanderbilt and San Diego State as part of the MLB Desert Invitational. Nebraska will also play a Monday matchup against Grand Canyon to finish out the opening weekend.  What does this year’s version of Husker baseball look like? We dive into that.  In the second segment we’re joined by Nebraska hea...

The Husker247 Podcast convened on Wednesday while it snowed throughout the state. The trio of Mike Schaefer, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discussed Nebraska’s new assistants in fuller detail. Starting with wide receiver coach Daikiel Shorts the group went through each new assistant, what we know about them and what the room looks like as it stands. Then the group discussed who could bri...

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Tuesday as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talked through the latest 2-0 week for the Huskers in Big Ten play and set the stage where things set for the team. Nebraska defeated both Washington on the road and Ohio State at home while trailing each game at halftime and then winning relatively comfortably with a strong second half. Which game stood out more...

It was a busy week between Husker247 podcasts as Matt Rhule spoke on Saturday, Rocco Spindler committed on Sunday, Mike Ekeler left Tennessee for Nebraska on Monday and it’s nominally National Signing Day despite the fact the Huskers didn’t recruit anyone in the second half of the cycle. The good news is the Husker247 Podcast covered everything and even tossed in thoughts on the single biggest add...

Don’t look now but Nebraska basketball has risen from the ashes and the team has a pivotal two-game stretch ahead. The Husker247 HoopsCast has it all covered. Nebraska’s big win at Oregon. What changed for the team? How can the Huskers sustain this and more. Finally the two play Guess a Random Husker Hooper and debate if the Huskers go 2-0, 1-1 or 0-2 against Washington on the road on Thursday and...

The Husker247 Podcast returned on a Friday to talk recruiting and specifically the upcoming Nebraska Elite Day happening on Saturday. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz talk through the list of visitors, what positions and even areas of the country stand out as the Huskers look to add future talent.  Finally they discuss how the coaching changes have shaken up where and what the focus is for the Hus...

The Husker247 Podcast joined up on Wednesday morning to get into conversations about Nebraska’s offensive line, the future of the spring game and NFL draft talk. Things started with discussing how Rocco Spindler fits into things with the Huskers, what the line makeup might be if he commits to the Huskers, where things are at for Donovan Raiola going into his fourth season and more.  Then it shifte...

The Husker247 HoopsCast gathered to discuss Nebraska’s 6-game losing streak, the tweaks to the lineup and what is going on on the hardwood. Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson walk through the dismantling at the hands of Wisconsin and a blown home game to USC. What is ailing Nebraska? How can the Huskers get out of it? Can the team? Then they look ahead to Illinois and Oregon this week — two bi...

The Husker247 Podcast gathered on Wednesday and did something remarkably unique by focusing a January podcast on players returning to the Huskers and not new additions or transfer portal discussions.  The premise was simple but yielded some different results — who is one player on offense and one player on defense you’re excited about returning and seeing what they can do in 2025? The trio discuss...

The Nebraska basketball losing streak is now up to four games. Is it time to panic? The Husker247 HoopsCast weighs in. What did Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson see in the last two games? What’s the biggest issue for the Huskers right now as they keep losing (mostly) close games? Finally will guess a random Husker hooper stump BC or can he find the answer inside the thousands of names in his...

Where does the roster sit after after a few weeks of portal activity? Husker247 investigates on the latest podcast. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss Shiyzah Pete and where the Huskers sit for the offensive tackle, before going through every position and talking about what Nebraska has accomplished thus far. What group stands out? What position feels like a question mark and can Bruntz name...

The Husker247 HoopsCast returned on Tuesday as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed the Huskers struggles in West Lafayette following the 104-68 pummeling by Purdue. Does Nebraska have the ability to flush it and move on? What’s a bigger concern? Offensive inconsistency or other teams going bananas at the 3-point line? What’s next for Nebraska? The two then play Guess a Random Husker H...

The Husker247 HoopsCast convened on Thursday to discuss the Huskers tough loss in Iowa City and how the team moves forward in a critical part of the schedule. Things start with Nebraska’s collapse against Iowa, what Brian Christopherson saw in attendance and what the coach and players had to say afterwards. Does Nebraska have an issue with big leads or is it an issue throughout basketball? Then th...

Husker247 got together on Tuesday to discuss how the transfer portal class is shaping up and the big change in special teams. The discussion starts with who the Huskers have added thus far and which additions could be immediate impact type players. From there which ones might need a little seasoning but could provide value down the line? The discussion evolved into areas where the Huskers could co...

The final Sunday Side Session of 2024 comes to a close with 1620 morning show host Matt McMaster joining and providing his thoughts on the game, the season and what’s ahead for Nebraska football. Things start on defense and the two discuss how things look for John Butler moving forward, the performances of some of the younger players in the Pinstripe Bowl and what concerns exist moving forward.  T...

Bad Boy Mower Pinstripe Bowl champs! Mike Schaefer talks about the Huskers win in Yankee Stadium on Saturday and how it was a nice encapsulation of what this season has turned into. A send off for seniors like Rahmir Johnson and Ty Robinson and then a springboard for players like Vincent Shavers, who represent the next wave who look to build off this and play in even more meaningful games in the f...

Bowl game hype? Bowl game hype! Nebraska football has reached a postseason for the first time since 2016 and on Saturday the Huskers take on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. Husker247 is celebrating the occasion with a HypeCast to get you ready. Who’s playing? Who opted out? Who steps up for the portal players? What looks different with more time to prepare?  After those are answered it is pr...

Husker247's Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down Nebraska's recent run of transfer portal additions. Which needs have the Huskers hit over the last few days? The guys then discuss the upcoming bowl game with Boston College and what Nebraska can take from its performance in New York City. Listen in.