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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the state of football and their preseason expectations for Nebraska baseball. They start off the podcast by remembering the life and legacy of Greg Sharpe, the voice of Nebraska football and baseball. Sam and Evan discuss whether or not Nebraska would thrive in a football super league and how that would work, particular...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the state of football and their preseason expectations for Nebraska baseball. The two open with a brief discussion of the Super Bowl and move onto the state of football from the top level to high school. Sam and Evan talk their preseason expectations for Nebraska baseball. Will the Huskers or Oregon win the Big Ten?

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland break down Nebraska not holding a traditional spring game and if Matt Rhule paranoid or justified in saying tampering was a reason behind the change. The crew opens with Nebraska's announcement that the Huskers won't have a traditional spring game and Matt Rhule's comments that part of the decision came from the...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down what is going on with Nebraska basketball's six-game losing streak and the standout Husker football players. The crew opens with Nebraska men's basketball being on a six-game losing streak. What is going on with the team — why aren't the Huskers knocking opponents out early at Pinnacle Bank Arena? Is it surp...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down Nebraska football's aggressive approach to the transfer portal and who may coach the Huskers' special teams in 2025. The crew opens with a discussion on Nebraska's aggressive approach to the transfer portal this offseason and who the Huskers have added and lost. They also talk the standouts from the po...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Nebraska winning the Pinstripe Bowl, the transfer portal and Husker basketball. The crew opens with Nebraska Athletics' top stories of 2024, including Trev Alberts leaving for Texas A&M and the hiring of Troy Dannen. They talk the changing landscape of college football and the impact of Nebraska winning...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Nebraska volleyball's chances to win the national title, plus they take a look at the Huskers and the transfer portal and the Pinstripe Bowl. The crew opens with Nebraska volleyball headed into the Final Four as the Huskers' quest for a national championship continues. They talk how this team rises to the mo...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Nebraska's coaching changes and what the Huskers will do in the transfer portal. The crew opens with Nebraska's quick changes to the coaching staff and how the transfer portal and roster limits may have forced the Husker coaches' hands. They also discuss what the new coaches bring to NU's staff and their tho...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Nebraska's recent departures — players and coaches — and all things Signing Day. They talk what is the bigger deal: Tony White and Terrance Knighton leaving Nebraska for Florida State or Dana Holgorsen staying in Lincoln. The crew breaks down the highlights — and lowlights — from Nebr...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the impact of making a bowl game and look ahead to Nebraska vs. Iowa. The crew opens with Nebraska making a bowl game and what that means for the Huskers' future. They talk Dana Holgorsen: will he be back for another season or will he move on? The three discuss the changes coming to the Huskers next se...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the Nebraska vs. Wisconsin game, the drama behind it and the looming end of the walk-on era. They talk how big the final two games — Wisconsin and Iowa — are this season. The crew breaks down the difference in press conferences between Matt Rhule's handling of an offensive coordinator chang...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss Matt Rhule making Dana Holgorsen Nebraska's offensive coordinator and play-caller. The crew opens with the big news of Holgorsen taking over as Nebraska's offensive coordinator and play-caller. They talk what Holgorsen has done well at previous posts and what we can potentially see happen with Nebraska's...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss Matt Rhule bringing in two consultants to get a fresh set of eyes on Nebraska's offense and defense. The crew also talks whether the younger players should be on the field instead of the veterans. They talk how zeroing in on Dylan Raiola was the right move ... but that there is a cost to having a young qu...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss Big Ten officiating, Nebraska's upcoming game against UCLA and more. The crew starts with Nebraska's narrow loss to then-No. 4 Ohio State and how many Huskers played their best game of their career. What does it mean that NU didn't come away with a win, and what does it mean for the rest of the season? Th...

The crew opens with the meltdown at Indiana, how it happened and what Nebraska can take away from the loss. They move onto Marcus Satterfield's comments on the run game on Tuesday and if he is on the same page as Matt Rhule. The three talk the different struggles on offense and defense, if coaching changes are needed — or coming — and how Nebraska may need to move past an NFL mindset o...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the Nebraska vs. Indiana matchup. The crew starts with their memories of the last time Nebraska travelled to Indiana and how no one expected the Hoosiers to be the No. 16 team in the country. They then talk how Nebraska can win this game, and should the Huskers aim for or avoid a shootout with the Hoos...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel recap Nebraska's first six games and how the Husker can improve in the second half of the season.  Halfway through the season, the crew takes stock of where Nebraska stacks up against the CFP bubble teams. They talk how they would grade the Huskers so far this season and what is bringing their grades up or d...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel react to Nebraska's disappointing overtime loss to Illinois and discuss which areas the Huskers can adjust going into the rest of Big Ten play. The guys talk about the fans' upset feelings after NU let another lead slip away and another close loss, but the three debate whether this version has a different identit...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel preview Nebraska vs. Illinois and talk what updates are needed at Memorial Stadium. The crew opens with Nebraska playing on Friday because of a Shawn Eichorst's decision that has carried over but that the Huskers are resilient and can handle it.  They then move to why Nebraska's sellout streak has lasted for...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Nebraska's win over Colorado, Christian Jones' commit and more. The crew opens with the electric night — and celebration — of the Huskers' win over Colorado and how it could be a springboard for getting back to the old Nebraska. They talk what Saturday's win means for the rest of the season and h...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk all things Nebraska vs. Colorado, including the rivalry, the recruiting and more. The crew opens with No. 2 Nebraska volleyball being swept by unranked SMU and how that will impact the Huskers in the postseason. They then move onto Nebraska football vs. Colorado and what would impact the Huskers more: a win...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel answer rapid fire questions ahead of Nebraska's season opener, such as will Dylan Raiola throw for 3,000 yards this season. 0:00 Finally the end of fall camp 3:15 Favorite season-opening memories 13:30 Is it better to start at home or play a non-Power conference opponent first? 20:30 Matt Rhule's comments on not...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk the breaking news of Dylan Raiola being named the starting quarterback and discuss if the single-digit jerseys are the new Blackshirts. The crew opens with some quick takes on Nebraska with the start of the season just a week away. This week, the Huskers announced who is receiving the single-digit jerseys in...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down which Nebraska football positions are season-ready and which ones still have questions. Here's a look at the full podcast's topics: 0:00 Dog days of training camp and the boxes left to check 3:00 Can't start the season with an "or" on the depth chart at quarterback 4:00 Single digit jersey predictions...

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland, Tom Shatel and Wilson Moore break down the first week of Nebraska's football camp, including: » Saturday's (Aug. 3) open practice » Teddy Prochazka injury » Hearing from John Butler for the first time » Getting votes in coaches poll » The hardest and easiest games on the Husker...