Jack and Josh dive into the biggest topic of the week in an all-football podcast: Nebraska canceling their two games with Tennessee. Why did this happen? Did it have to happen? And with the changes coming to college football, was this even necessary?

Then, they discuss the feelings and vibes around Dylan Raiola going into year two. Was he better than we remembered at the start of 2024? Why is his fame distracting for so many people? And what's next?

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Last week, the guys said Nebraska needed to go 1-1 on their road trip to "tread water" for their NCAA chances. They went 1-1. Now, we find out if the NCAA Confidence Meters also stayed flat after a comeback and a blowout. Plus, a couple sleeps after the PSU beatdown the guys look back and what they might have missed about Nebraska's problem in the moment.

Also: 

• A fairly shocking stat that may explain why Juwan Gary hasn't been as impactful on defense and boards the last few games.
• Why Nebraska is continuing to have trouble matching up with bigs when they'd had previous success in that area.
• What parts of the PSU loss continue to be a concern going into the last four games of the season?
• A look at how the bracketologists and analytics reacted to Nebraska's loss.
• 4-0 makes Nebraska a lock, 0-4 buries their at-large chances. But what about the three other scenarios? 
• Why the game at Ohio State holds multiple levels of importance.
• The motivational level of the the next four opponents, who come into their matchups with Nebraska in a huge variety of different spots.

Finally, Jack makes an oddly specific prediction about one of Brice's final four regular season games.

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Welcome VB State subscribers! In this first bonus, subscriber-only episode, Lincoln and Jeff draft their All-Time John Cook Era Husker teams and argue about whose is better. Then, we go deep on our own Biggest 5 Matches of Cook's NU tenure. It's the volleyball barstool arguments you never knew you wanted.

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After a discussion about Nebraska basketball's tough road loss at Penn State, Jack and Josh discuss the passing of Greg Sharpe and all the good he brought into the world. From memories of his beginnings with Nebraska, to how important it was to have him take over the job at the exact time he did. Jack talks about grief and how it evolves over time and so much more.

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This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.

Lincoln & Jeff talk with Jaime Gordon, CEO of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, about continuing to grow the sport, broadcast or rule changes, helping coaches navigate revenue sharing, and more.

Plus, a new way to support the show, recap of the week in pro volleyball and Nebraska's spring schedule.

Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Jack, just back from vacationing in Arizona, is out of the pool and joins Kaleb (with Bigelow getting a night off) to discuss Nebraska's complete disaster of a game against Penn State, including:

• A never ending list of things that went wrong in the first half.
• The thing that was still a disaster in the second half.
• Is Nebraska missing Berke more than we thought they would?
• If the loss wasn't bad enough already, doing it front of an embarrassing turnout from Nittany Lion nation (or whatever) makes it even worse.
• How did three guys still have pretty good offensive games for Nebraska?
• Gavin Griffths did what?!
• Telling the weirdos that think the season is over to "calm down!"
• How does this affect the big NCAA tourney picture for Nebraska?

They finish by discussing the stakes of the Monday night matchup with Michigan. 

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How the hell did Nebraska win?! Josh, Kaleb, and Bigelow unpack it all! How was Nebraska able to turn the tide in the second half after falling behind by 20? Was the defense different or were they giving more effort? They dive into the 22-4 run Nebraska had and how the defense kept them in it even as the offense missed shots.

Later, Jack joins live from a pool in Arizona and it sounds like he's underwater. He's a meme now!

They finish the pod by looking ahead to the Penn State game. Does a win in State College, PA lock up an NCAA Tournament bid? All that and more on After Nebrasketball!

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Less than 12 hours after the guys had their immediate reaction to the loss against Maryland, they updated the NCAA Confidence meter before getting back into that game having slept on it. Among the things they delve into: 

• Why the loss wasn't a moral victory, but also not a reason for panic.
• A surprising run of Nebraska defense in the second half.
• Why layups are still a major problem.
• Will Nebraska be challenged by a team that looks like Maryland again this year? 
• Why the pundits still seem to think Nebraska's resume compares favorably to the bubble.
• What Nebraska is going to need in the coming years to keep them out of matchup problems like Thursday night, as well as last year in the NCAA Tournament. 

They finish the pod with look back at this era's difficulty in having success with incoming freshmen.

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On a quick After Nebrasketball, the guys try and determine exactly how disappointing the performance in the loss to Maryland was, especially given Nebraska was shorthanded with injuries and illness. In addition to delving into the numbers of an impressive offensive night for the Maryland five, the guys discuss how much of Maryland's efficiency from the field and on the boards had to do with Nebraska's lack of personnel and depth.

Finally, a look ahead at the coming two matchups and how this loss has or has not changed the outlook for the final games of the season. 

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Jack and Josh are joined by friend of the I-80 Club Connor Happer to watch and (try to) enjoy Nebraska's home game vs. Maryland. Things... didn't go well. Take it all in with the boys over the course of two hours!

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