The Husker247 Podcast rolls on with its post-spring look at the running back position and who can emerge from that group in the fall. Brian Christopherson also hits on a few of the highlights from Matt Rhule's media appearance on Monday night, including a walk-on who may be more than just a nice spring story. In the second segment, the guys discuss Nebraska basketball's addition of Josiah Allick and what's ahead for Husker baseball in the final two weeks of the season. Subscribe to the Husker247...
May 09, 2023•42 min
Thursday’s Husker247 Podcast begins an offseason look at where things stand for Nebraska’s position groups — first up: quarterbacks. Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the spring, transfer portal movement and confidence level about the group as the portal wheel spins. In the second segment, the guys discuss the addition of New Mexico transfer Josiah Allick and how he fits into Nebraska’s roster for next season. Allick is the fourth transfer portal addition for Nebraska basketball...
May 04, 2023•33 min
The spring transfer portal window closed April 30. How did the Huskers fare and how does the picture look at certain spots where Nebraska lost contributors? The podcast wraps with some discussion about the NFL Draft and Nebraska basketball gaining a commitment from Iowa transfer guard Ahron Ulis. Listen in. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Stitcher, Audible, Amazon Music). To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
May 02, 2023•38 min
Husker247 convened for an emergency podcast following the news of Casey Thompson leaving. Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer walk through the news and the fallout of Thompson leaving as a graduate transfer and heading to the portal. What does it mean for Jeff Sims? What does it mean for behind Jeff Sims? Conversation also includes plenty of thoughts on the potential return of Logan Smothers, why Heinrich Haarberg emerged this spring and if the Huskers will pursue a quarterback in the portal ...
Apr 28, 2023•18 min
The Husker247 Podcast returned on NFL Draft Day and discussed the latest happenings in Nebraska football post spring session, the transfer portal, the aforementioned draft and Nebraska baseball. Things start with some early draft discussion before giving way to the portal. Any of Nebraska’s departures a surprise? Will Stephon Wynn be missed? What about on the other end of things — does Nebraska look to add to its roster at all? Where would those spots be at if it does? Then discussion turned to ...
Apr 27, 2023•53 min
Back on regular schedule following the spring session, Husker247 convened a podcast on Tuesday to go over the Red-White Game and to discuss the latest recruiting happenings. The podcast opens with Mike Schaefer getting thoughts from Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson about what stood out the most to either of them with Saturday’s scrimmage. From there each were asked thoughts on a variety topics including Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense, thoughts on the offensive line performance. how the tight ...
Apr 25, 2023•43 min
The Husker247 Hypecast returns as the REd-White game is a day away. How does Husker247 feel about things? Of course we’ll tell you. The podcast starts with memories of spring game past and what stands out about the annual event every April. From there Mike Schaefer directs each of Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson to give a rundown of one side of the ball. Bruntz gives his thoughts on offense and Christopherson handles the defense, as both give fans things to look for on Saturday. All thre...
Apr 21, 2023•30 min
The Red-White game is finally here and that means it’s time to figure out what is a big deal, what’s a spring story and what’s a big nothing burger. And who better to make these definitive statements than Husker247? Join Mike schaefer and Michael Bruntz as they go position-by-position to determine if the biggest storylines or narratives from each have staying power or are simply polite spring conversations and won’t factor into the 2023 season. After that Schaefer talks about the Under Armour ca...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
It’s the dog days of spring football which makes it a great time to switch things up on the Husker247 Podcast and talk some basketball recruiting. In a brisk 18-minute podcast Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson talk about Nebraska’s newest additions Rienk Mast and Brice Williams, each of whom committed and plan to join the Huskers for the 2023-24 season. Then they discuss other potential visitors including Latrell Wrightsell and Hunter Sallis, and why two former in-state players could be int...
Apr 14, 2023•19 min
The Husker247 Podcast returned this week and focused primarily on a pair of discussions that spanned the entire show. The first centered on Nebraska’s wide receiver room and the second was a discussion about where things sit for in-state recruiting. Discussion about wide receivers started with Garret McGuire who spoke after Tuesday’s practice. The trio gave their thoughts on why his age is overblown, what they’ve heard or learned regarding McGuire and more about the receivers coach. From there t...
Apr 12, 2023•43 min
Husker247 gathered on Good Friday to spread the news of Nebraska’s spring practices and where things sit for the Huskers. After a little Masters banter and entirely too much talk about pimento sandwiches, Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson ran through each position on the roster to discuss how things have shook out for the Huskers this spring. Who’s standing out at quarterback? What to make of a deep running back room? How excited are the tight ends? What are we seeing out of the trenches? W...
Apr 07, 2023•39 min
Husker247 Podcast returns to discuss where things sit for Nebraska football at the halfway point of spring practices. Conversation starts with what the trio saw on Tuesday when over at the facility and what perhaps stood out, including observations on both Bryce Benhart and AJ Rollins. From there they run through Nebraska’s defense and what is happening at each level, including a look at linebacker and how there’s a big difference in the types of players being brought in to help run Tony White’s...
Apr 05, 2023•37 min
Husker247 got together one last time in March to discuss Nebraska football and other topics as the spring rolls along. The show started with a discussion about where things sit with Nebraska’s defensive line after Terrance Knighton spoke on Thursday and the depth the Huskers have currently and are attempting to create by utilizing different players in different roles. Then each participant spoke about the most interesting thing they’ve seen or heard so far this spring as it relates to the Husker...
Mar 31, 2023•36 min
Husker247 gathered on Wednesday to discuss Nebraska’s spring ball and the big visit weekend. Conversation starts with Nebraska’s fifth spring practice and what has stood out to Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson during the first couple of open practice sessions and the media available. Early on the conversation centers on the unanswered picture at quarterback and just how unique the room is compared to other quarterback situations that Huskers have faced. There’s also a discussion about pos...
Mar 29, 2023•41 min
It’s been a busy, busy week for Nebraska football as spring ball is completely underway and the Huskers are set to have a monster recruiting weekend. Who better to get you prepared for it than Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson? The Husker247 duo first start with a little March Madness talk and the obligatory banter as BC reveals how many times he’s watched Miracle. But conversation shifts to Nebraska’s first open portion of a spring practice and what the two saw when out there. Which positi...
Mar 24, 2023•56 min
Spring ball is back and it was the first day Matt Rhule got to bring his players onto the field and see what he actually has for the 2023 season. That makes it a great time for Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer to bust out the microphones and chat about the start of the spring season, how Rhule handled the offseason and the media and much, much more. Discussion starts with Rhule’s transparency of changes within the program. The two debate what that might mean regarding things going forward ...
Mar 21, 2023•55 min
Nebraska football officially opened its 2023 spring practices on Monday, with the Huskers running through a 6 a.m. practice. Media heard from Matt Rhule and four players. What did we learn from Rhule about position changes and departures? Who has been one of the stars of the offseason? We unpack that and more in a short Monday-edition of the Husker247 Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...
Mar 20, 2023•15 min
Mike Schaefer returned from his Vegas vacation to join Brian Christopherson as the duo from Husker247 broke down the forthcoming spring football season, chatted about Nebraska basketball’s offseason and discussed some favorite memories of basketball in March. Things started with some tournament talk as the question was posed — favorite buzzer beater — which led to plenty of discussions of past results. Then conversation shifted to 2023 Nebraska football as each of Christopherson and Schaefer ran...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In today's Husker247 Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson put a bow on Nebraska basketball's short stay at the Big Ten Basketball Tournament in Chicago, and kick things forward to a longshot NIT berth and how Fred Hoiberg will go about reshaping his roster going into next season. In the second segment, Mike Schaefer is joined by 247Sports National Recruiting analyst Greg Biggins to discuss Nebraska recruiting in California as part of Husker247's ongoing State of Focus series. Listen ...
Mar 10, 2023•44 min
In Tuesday's podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss Matt Rhule's approach to the offseason and the ways the new Husker head coach has increased competition, while building his team's culture. Tight end Thomas Fidone, an intriguing piece of the Husker roster, weighed in on Rhule's approach in the offseason and how it has been received by the players. On the hardcourt, Brian was in Iowa City to see Nebraska sweep the Hawkeyes on the season. How does this team continue to do it an...
Mar 07, 2023•53 min
The Husker247 Podcast convened again on Thursday to discuss the news of the week, set up the weekend and bring in some actual expertise in the form of recruiting. Things start off with Michael Bruntz discussing hand size since the NFL Combine is here. Can Ochaun Mathis, Trey Palmer or Travis Vokolek make some headway and move up draft boards with a good showing? Which one intrigues the group the most? Then Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss and lament the way things went for Nebraska...
Mar 02, 2023•49 min
The Husker247 Podcast started with a topic near and dear to its heart — ranking the best months of the year. From there a spirited discussion emerged regarding Brian Christopherson’s experience in the Omaha North marching band and then a discussion about marching bands in general. If those can’t sell you on a listen then it’s worth noting immediately after the guys talked about Dylan Raiola, his boy’s weekend in Lincoln, and why the Huskers appear to be the favorite as the calendar turns to Marc...
Feb 28, 2023•53 min
The Husker247 Podcast was back in action on Thursday as Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer broke tdown the latest in Nebraska athletics. The pod began with a conversation about each of three assistants that came and spoke to the media on Wednesday morning. Strength coach Corey Campbell laid out his vision. What does that mean for Nebraska? What changes with Campbell as a strength coach? What did we learn about him during the session? From there conversation shifted to Donovan...
Feb 23, 2023•31 min
Husker247 got together on a Tuesday to talk about Nebraska’s newest commitment, a unique in-state offer, how Nebraska basketball keeps winning and if the baseball team wants a do-over in the schedule department after a rough start. Things start with Mike Schaefer gloating about his prediction from the previous podcast. When he mercifully ends Michael Bruntz takes up the cause to talk about Roger Gradney, Nebraska’s newest commitment and first in the 2024 class. From there the guys discuss Tory P...
Feb 21, 2023•47 min
The Husker247 trio got together on Friday morning to knock out a quick 30-minute podcast touching on the news of the back half of the week and more. The show starts with the news of Alante Brown leaving the team and Hunter Anthony leaving the program. Brian Christopherson explains why Brown’s departure is notable, but also suggests people don’t write off the wide receiver entirely. Michael Bruntz discusses Anthony’s role at Nebraska in 2022 and why it looked to be more of the same in 2023 and wh...
Feb 17, 2023•33 min
The Husker247 Podcast’s Valentine’s Day gift to you is a brand new episode to help shorten the offseason by 40 minutes. The gang talks about Valentine’s Day and which cards they picked out as kids and other memorable moments from the holiday. Somehow it led to the discussion of the 1990s including the baggy nature of the suits and Counting Crows. Somehow things stayed on the rails enough to get to a discussion about Dylan Raiola and the recent Crystal Ball prediction. The trio went over the impo...
Feb 14, 2023•47 min
The Husker247 podcast returned on Friday and didn’t make a single Super Bowl reference or a prediction. That’s because the group was too busy chatting about a recent press conference with tight ends coach Bob Wager and wide receivers coach Garret McGuire, as well as working through the Super Six. Here’s what happened on the latest podcast: Things start with thoughts from Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson on Bob Wager and his position room. From there Mike Schaefer forces Christopherson to ...
Feb 10, 2023•43 min
The Husker247 Podcast returned to its full form on Tuesday as all three of Michael Bruntz, Brian Christopherson and Mike Schaefer gathered to talk about the recruiting class, positional outlooks, and then dove into a little basketball and baseball to finish things out. Things started with football where Bruntz and Christopherson dove into how Matt Rhule and company finished things out. Each gave thoughts on what they learned about Rhule and the staff during the last couple months and what could ...
Feb 07, 2023•46 min
In Thursday's episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson break down the final five additions to Nebraska's recruiting class and take a look at the class overall -- which positions did Nebraska hit? Who are potential sleepers? Which recruit would you absolutely bet your life on? The guys also discuss the high points of Matt Rhule's press conference, including his discussions on building culture and much more. Listen in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Feb 02, 2023•40 min
In Tuesday's episode, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson dig in to some of the takeaways from Terrance Knighton and Ed Foley's media appearance. What does Nebraska REALLY have coming back along the defensive line? How aggressive should Nebraska be on special teams? Can they be? In the second segment, the guys preview Nebraska's national signing day and dig into the work done by Matt Rhule and his staff in January. Listen in. Subscribe to the Husker247 YouTube Channel or wherever you get you...
Jan 31, 2023•36 min
