The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

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?

The three discuss the incredible sound effect done by the ABC broadcast during the Elite Eight match.

They talk the Penn State matchup and how that may be more difficult for the Huskers than any other matchup in the Final Four. 

The crew talks the impact of Lexi Rodriguez, who was named a first-team All-American.

The crew talks the impact — or rather, chaos — of the transfer portal and how it is affecting college football.

They also break down the specific impact it is having on Nebraska's program. 

The three also discuss potential fixes for the chaos.

They talk Nebraska vs. Cincinnati in the Pinstripe Bowl and how Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher saying they will play ever single down.

They close out with their picks for the bowls games.

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 for a general manager to handle the revenue sharing aspects of college athletics and how it shouldn't be handled by the coaching staff.

They move onto Nebraska and the transfer portal: Who has gone in, who might go in and the positions the Huskers might recruit.

The crew talks Scott Frost once again being the head coach at UCF.

They talk Nebraska taking on Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

They close with a look at the College Football Playoff field and how the former Big Ten West teams stack up against any of the teams in the CFP.

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 entered the transfer portal.

The three talk where Nebraska will play in a bowl game and close out with their picks for the conference championship games.

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' upcoming match against Penn State and what it means.

They close out with their picks.

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 confidence in the Huskers' offense going forward this season.

They talk the differences in Curt Cignetti's first year and Matt Rhule's and how that has led to a difference on the field.

They discuss questions like: does Nebraska need to get older in the transfer portal in addition to developing freshmen and is the Husker coaching staff a Big Ten staff on the offensive side of the ball?

The three break down the Wisconsin matchup and all the drama behind the scenes of the game.

The crew talks that it is both Senior Day and the end of an era with the 105 roster limits affecting the walk-on program.

They go through the 19 seniors who will walk on Saturday and give their thoughts on each of them.

The three talk Nebraska basketball's doubleheader — men's and women's teams — against Creighton, and Natalie Potts injury on Tuesday.

They close out with their picks.

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 or will Heinrich Haarberg start?

They discuss the timing of bringing Holgorsen in and then promoting him: Was it desperation or urgency or Matt Rhule adjusting to college football?

The crew question whether or not the Holgorsen's hire means a different type of offense is coming for Nebraska.

They talk the Nebraska vs. USC matchup, what to expect in the game and can the Huskers make a run at a team filled with high-level athletes.

The three discuss which of the final three games would mean the most to win — USC, Wisconsin and Iowa.

The crew closes out with their picks.

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.

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 games.

The three discuss the officiating in the Ohio State game, the Big Ten's acknowledgement and what Troy Dannen and Matt Rhule had to say about it. Is a national level fix needed?

The crew breaks down the heat on Marcus Satterfield, problems with the screen passes and the surprise around Dylan Raiola running.

They move onto basketball and talk if the season should get moved back and the outlook for the Huskers.

The crew closes out with their picks.

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's basketball and their expectations for this weekend's exhibition and start of the season.

They then talk Nebraska volleyball's rankings in the AVCA poll and the Division I Committee and its outlook for the NCAA tournament.

The crew closes out with their picks.

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 Hoosiers.

The three talk if Indiana can sustain the momentum they have gained so far this season, and the difference in Curt Cignetti and Matt Rhule's approach to building a team.

The crew talks when Nebraska football will have its moment in the sun.

They talk whether the Husker defense hold strong against the Hoosier offense and what would look like a good day for the Blackshirts. Will special teams be an asset or hindrance this week? How important is it for the Huskers to take an early lead?

The crew moves onto basketball and how Nebraska women's basketball is ranked in the preseason AP poll. How good can Amy Williams' team be this season without Jaz Shelley, but with Britt Prince and Allison Weidner. 

They talk baseball and the excitement around the program during the Red-White Scrimmages.

The crew closes out with their picks.