The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Sam McKewon recap Nebraska's June recruiting efforts, how loading up on offensive linemen and defensive backs is part of NU's overall strategy and how the NCAA's new 5-for-5 ruling changes the Husker football roster picture, especially at quarterback. And what about all those superstars in volleyball? 

Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss the upcoming College World Series championship between North Carolina and Oklahoma and the lack of drama and attendance this year. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tournament, featuring 16 teams and many blue-chip players.

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Gary Sharp , Evan Bland and Tom Shatel Gary Sharp get you ready for the College World Series. The trio discusses the bracket, who's the favorite on the field and in the stands. They also breakdown the future of college baseball if a super league existed, give their picks and share stories of the late Steve Pivovar. 

Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon talk Nebraska football's big recruiting weekend, the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the College World Series lineup.

Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp react to Jordy Frahm being named and assistant coach for the Nebraska softball team.

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp recap the recently completed Nebraska baseball season. Evan and Gary discuss the balance of progress this season with another 1-2 regional weekend. Evan gives his thoughts on what Nebraska may lose to the MLB Draft and what's coming from the recruiting class. Gary goes shopping for potential adds from the portal. The guys wrap u...

On a special episode of the Husker baseball minute, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp react to Nebraska's win over South Dakota State, Ole Miss' late night affair with Arizona State, the wild day of regional upsets and preview tonight's showdown at Haymarket Park.

Gary Sharp and Justin Frommer talk Jordy Frahm's workload in the circle and the DNA of Nebraska's no-quit team.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's all-time best female athletes. The conversation shifts to the Big Ten/SEC power play and finishes with reaction to recent pickups in the Husker football recruiting class of 2027.

Husker softball legend Peaches James joins Sam McKewon to share her journey from Papillion-La Vista star to Nebraska ace, College World Series standout and Hall of Famer. James reflects on the family culture built by Rhonda Revelle and Lori Sippel, the explosion of women’s softball and NIL, her connection with Jordy Frahm and why she believes this Nebraska team can bring home a national titl...

On a special episode of the Husker baseball minute, Evan and Gary react to Nebraska's No. 13 overall seed, a loaded Lincoln Regional with Ole Miss, Arizona State and upset-minded South Dakota State, the tricky decision Will Bolt has to navigate with his starting pitcher on Friday, and which 8 teams might most likely make the CWS. 

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody preview a huge week for the Husker baseball and softball teams.  Evan gives his updated assessment of Nebraska's odds to host a baseball regional. Evan also gives his takes on why Nebraska overachieved during the regular season and what their strenghts and weaknesses are heading toward the NCAA tournament.  The guys wra...

Gary Sharp, who many know as a local sports radio personality, is joining the Omaha World-Herald's staff at the digital sports coordinator. Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel welcome Gary and get his thoughts on Nebraska and Creighton athletics.

In this week's episode of The World-Herald's baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody break down Nebrsaka's odds of hosting an NCAA tournament regional. Evan explains why he likes the Huskers' chances after a sweep of rival Iowa to close out the home portion of the regular season schedule. Plus, Evan goes through his weekly Omaha Eight list of College World Series contenders. 

Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Justin Frommer talk Nebraska softball’s Big Ten title, shaky baseball at Ohio State, final takeaways from spring volleyball — and who’s stood out — long‑view football recruiting and newly announced events.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland dive into Nebraska’s Big Red Rebuild, from Memorial Stadium reseating and donor dollars to Matt Rhule’s NIL push, over‑the‑cap roster spending and how all of it lands with a fan base juggling tradition, ticket hikes and a rapidly changing college football economy.

In this week's edition of the World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody size up Nebraska's NCAA tournament regional hosting possibilities. Evan shares whether he thinks NU's hosting odds are higher or lower than 50 percent. The guys preview Nebraska's game against Kansas State and the remainder of the Big Ten schedule. 

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down the proposed “Big Red Rebuild” of Memorial Stadium, Matt Rhule’s request for more roster money, expectations for the program and what to watch for in the NFL draft.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk about Nebraska baseball's sweep of USC in front of record crowds, chances of Nebraska hosting an NCAA regional and how the team’s performance matches that of 2021.

Sam McKewon introduces the Omaha World-Herald's new Nebraska volleyball writer, Justin Frommer. The two chat about the upcoming season and spring activity.

In this week's episode of The World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody talk about the state of the Nebraska baseball season after the Huskers dropped three out of four to Kansas and Oregon.  Plus, the guys talk about the future of the Huskers' rivalry against Kansas, preview a huge weekend series against USC, and look at Evan's weekly Omaha Eight list of College World Series conte...

Wilson Moore joins for an emergency Pick Six Podcast to discuss starting center Berke Buyuktuncel entering the transfer portal after two seasons at NU. Why Buyuktuncel left and where the Huskers might turn — as soon as this weekend — to rebuild their entire frontcourt. 

In this week's episode of the World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland answers one question at the top of the show: How far is Nebraska from being on his list of College World Series contenders?  Evan and Ben Doody also talk about how the Huskers have fared relative to expectations, where NU ranks in the Big Ten, and what fans can expect Tuesday when the Huskers host Kansas. 

Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel relive Nebraska’s first NCAA tournament wins in men’s basketball, what Fred Hoiberg’s breakthrough means for the program’s future and how Matt Rhule’s Huskers are trying to build a tougher identity this spring — hoping to gain national relevance again.

In the Pick Six pod's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody talk about the surging Nebraska baseball and softball teams.  The guys look at both teams' NCAA tournament seeding and look ahead to a jam-packed April that includes a huge Husker baseball series against USC at Haymarket Park.  Evan also reviews his weekly Omaha Eight, which involves a major shakeup compared to last wee...