The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

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 Nebraska tradition.

The trio moves onto Nebraska hiring Mike Ekeler special teams coordinator and the shuffling of Matt Rhule's staff this offseason.

Is this a Matt Rhule 2.0 staff? Does this free Rhule to take on more of a CEO, while coordinators become mini head coaches of their units.  

Matt Rhule said he aims to blend talent (big NIL players) with culture (walk-on sort of players) on Nebraska's 105-man roster.

Is this feasible, and is it worth it? How do you do it during the revenue sharing era?

John Cook has stepped down as Nebraska volleyball coach and his successor has been named former Husker and Louisville coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Was it a seamless transition?

Is there a better fit — or more qualified — to take over the Husker program?

The crew also talks the parallels to Tom Osborne and Frank Solich and Scott Frost, and why this was the perfect time for Cook to retire.

Nebraska men's basketball was on a big losing streaking. Now the Huskers have beaten two straight ranked teams (Illinois and Oregon) and are back on the NCAA tournament bubble.

They talk how Fred Hoiberg's Hail Mary (calling the Illinois game the Huskers' Super Bowl) changed Nebraska's course and how Brice Williams and Juwan Gary have had huge impacts on the team. 

What does Nebraska need to do to get off the bubble and into the NCAA tournament?

The crew gives their Super Bowl predictions — will the Kansas City Chiefs three-peat? — and what it will take for each team to win.

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 Ten school is spending its money on coaches and where Nebraska stacks up against each university.

Are coaching salaries going down as college athletics enters into revenue sharing with athletes?

They give their standout three high school, transfer and returning players for Nebraska.

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 coach the Huskers' third unit.

Will a name be coming soon?

The crew talks how Nebraska can reach the goal that Ohio State and Notre Dame achieved this year: Playing for a national title.

After a narrow loss to Iowa and a blowout one to Purdue, the crew discusses why this doesn't spell doom for the Nebraska men's basketball team's season.

They also discuss the upsides to this year's Huskers and Fred Hoiberg's passion for the job.

The close out with what Allison Weidner's third season-ending injury means for Nebraska women's basketball this season.

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 that have entered, including Omaha Westside graduate Jaylen Lloyd and Bellevue West grad Daniel Kaelin.

The crew talk where Nebraska men's basketball is at after finishing its nonconference schedule 10-1 and heading into Big Ten play.

They close out with their picks for the remaining bowl games.

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.