In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska at Big Ten media days and the storylines — and question marks — for the Huskers training camp. Time stamps 0:00 Evan Bland breaks down the setup and vibe of the first Big Ten media days in Las Vegas. 7:24 Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss Matt Rhule's comments at Big Ten media days, including his vision for Nebraska football, Scott Frost's comments and more. 18:25 Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the storylin...
Jul 25, 2025•57 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the biggest stories ahead of Big Ten media days and what they expect from Nebraska — and Dylan Raiola — at the event. Before talking their expectations for Big Ten media days, Sam and Evan talk media days move to Las Vegas and address questions such as which conference coach would be the best at blackjack. The duo preview Big Ten media days and what they expect from Nebraska at the event, particularly with Dylan Raiol...
Jul 15, 2025•43 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk how well the Huskers recruited in June, how Nebraska and other Big Ten schools will handle the revenue-sharing era and more! Timestamps 0:00 Sam and Evan deviate from the norm to talk their favorite movies of the past 25 years. 10:25 The duo discuss how well Nebraska football and Matt Rhule recruited during June, typically a big recruiting month. They also break down the commits the Huskers have landed so far. 20:40 T...
Jul 02, 2025•48 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk all things Nebraska football recruiting.
Jun 23, 2025•36 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska football's big recruiting month and what happened to Husker baseball once it reached the regionals. Sam and Evan break down what you need to know about Nebraska football's big recruiting month — June. The duo discuss where the Huskers fell flat at the NCAA regional in Oklahoma.
Jun 05, 2025•44 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss Nebraska baseball's run through the Big Ten tournament and the NCAA regionals. Sam and Evan discuss how Nebraska baseball powered through the end of the season and then won the Big Ten tournament. The duo preview Nebraska baseball in the NCAA tournament and the controversial decision by Oklahoma to not use its ace against the Huskers. Sam and Evan talk Nebraska volleyball's schedule and the upcoming season. They di...
May 28, 2025•40 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss the latest in Nebraska athletics, including Husker baseball's push for the conference tournament, what the guys learned from Tom Shatel's conversation with AD Troy Dannen and how realistic is a Big Ten-SEC football scheduling alliance. The guys open by selecting which 3 SEC teams they'd like to see Nebraska play in a home-and-home series before diving into Troy Dannen's comments about many fans focusing on the bad ...
May 13, 2025•54 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss the highs and lows of Nebraska's inaugural Husker Games. The crew discuss the highs and lows of the inaugural Husker Games: was "it all a bit too much" and did the media and fans actually learn anything about the 2025 team? The three talk how much money schools are spending on recruitment in a landscape with no rules. They also discuss if Nebraska needs to be spending as much as schools like Texas. Evan...
May 01, 2025•46 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel talk the inaugural Husker Games, Dani Busboom Kelly taking center stage of Nebraska volleyball and more. Sam and Tom talk everything about Nebraska's spring game — including best possible buys at the garage sale and the possibility of future scrimmages against teams. They discuss Nebraska volleyball at the Husker Games and Dani Busboom Kelly's recent press conference. Sam and Tom discuss Nebraska basketball losing a highly...
Apr 24, 2025•55 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the opening of the transfer portal and Nebraska's recruitment of in-state athletes. Sam and Evan discuss Nebraska trying to reach the 105-man roster limit as the transfer portal opens. They break down which Huskers have raised their stock during Nebraska football's spring camp. Sam and Evan talk recruiting, particularly why in-state recruits are committing to Iowa State over Nebraska football....
Apr 16, 2025•52 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down their takeaways from Nebraska's spring camp and talk basketball's transfer portal updates. Sam and Evan talk the differences in Marcus Satterfield's offense and Dana Holgorsen's and other takeaways from Nebraska football's spring camp. The duo talk the transfer portal movement for Nebraska men's basketball after the Huskers won the inaugural College Basketball Crown. Sam and Evan discuss the state of Nebraska ba...
Apr 09, 2025•48 min
The guys open with a conversation about what intrigues them most about the Husker defense, and what could look different scheme-wise with Butler at the reins and new assistants on staff. Sam and Evan talk about what the Blackshirts were best at last season, where they need to improve, and debate whether Matt Rhule should change his strategy for defensive recruiting. The guys dive into some questions sent in by fans, including whether Nebraska will throw the ball more in 2025 behind an improved r...
Apr 02, 2025•49 min
The guys start by studying Rhule's quotes, including a clarification on Dylan Raiola's body weight after last week's reaction. The two talk about the vibes around the program at the moment with several new staff members settling in and plenty of big roster decisions looming. Next, Sam and Evan discuss where NU has fallen short in Rhule's first two years, and some of the randomness that has partaken because of a missed kick, bad snap, or other specialist issues. The guys question whether all of t...
Mar 26, 2025•48 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Matt Rhule's comments on Dylan Raiola and why or why not Nebraska should being focusing on its young, healthy offensive linemen. Sam and Evan discuss Matt Rhule's comments on the roster and is it as good as the coach says it is, or is he speaking it into existence? The duo breaks down Matt Rhule's comment on Dylan Raiola's body composition and what the point of it was. Sam and Evan discuss whether Nebraska shoul...
Mar 12, 2025•55 min
In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska's revamped football staff and the potential impact of transfers. Sam and Evan each talk their key takeaway from each of the new Nebraska football staff members. The duo break down the potential impact of each of Nebraska football's new transfers. Sam and Evan discuss Nebraska's double-overtime loss to Ohio State, what happened and what it means for the rest of the season. The duo discuss how Nebraska baseball...
Mar 05, 2025•50 min
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, particularly in regards to other sports. With a standout year still ongoing, the duo break down where Brice Wi...
Feb 19, 2025•46 min
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?
Feb 13, 2025•55 min
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 tampering that happens in college football. They talk whether there is tampering and the loss of the...
Feb 04, 2025•59 min
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 surprising and how has the story changed for Nebraska since the streak began? The duo breaks down how each Big...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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 portal throughout the years. They talk Nebraska's offseason overhaul of special teams and who may coac...
Jan 15, 2025•56 min
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 the Pinstripe Bowl. The three break down Nebraska's moves in the transfer portal and the Huskers tha...
Dec 31, 2024•52 min
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 moment, especially in its Elite Eight win over Wisconsin, and are they a top 10 Husker volleyball team...
Dec 18, 2024•49 min
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 thoughts on the new — and, in the case of John Butler, promoted — coaches. The three discuss the need f...
Dec 11, 2024•55 min
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 Nebraska on Signing Day. They discuss what current Huskers that Nebraska would like to retain and the ones that have already ent...
Dec 05, 2024•44 min
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 season and reminisce on past bowl games and coaches. They move onto volleyball, and the Huskers' upcom...
Nov 27, 2024•43 min
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 change and Luke Fickell's. The three break down Dana Holgorsen's press conference and what did and didn't inspired co...
Nov 21, 2024•59 min
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 offense. The three break down the Huskers' fluid quarterback situation: Will Dylan Raiola be ready o...
Nov 13, 2024•47 min
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 quarterback. The crew closes out with their picks.
Nov 06, 2024•53 min
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? They talk if Nebraska found a formula in Columbus and can it be replicated in the Huskers' final four ...
Oct 30, 2024•52 min
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 on margin of loss. They then talk should the Huskers' priority change against Ohio State. The three move onto men...
Oct 24, 2024•53 min
