The Showdown

Sam McKewon and Steve Sipple are back to debate Nebraska's biggest strengths and weaknesses on defense and break down which games on the schedule Husker fans are currently overlooking, but could be a sleeper surprise. Plus, find out where Sip and Sam think Scott Frost's squad will land in the Big Ten West.

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It’s the dog days of summer as the countdown to kickoff continues. In the latest episode of the Sip ‘N Sam Showdown, Steve Sipple and Sam McKewon discuss their expectations for Adrian Martinez, how he’ll stack up against the other quarterbacks in the Big Ten and Nebraska's depth at QB. Plus, Sip and Sam weigh in on what Nebraska would rather have this season: a 1200-yard rusher or a 12-sack pass rusher? 

1:00 – Is the Adrian Martinez hype legit?

5:00 – What it will take for Martinez to have an All-Big Ten season

8:45 – Evaluating Nebraska’s depth at QB

13:40 – More important: 1200-yd rusher or 12-sack pass rusher?

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In the premiere episode of Sip ‘N Sam Showdown, hosts Steve Sipple and Sam McKewon join forces to breakdown exactly how hot Huskers head coach Scott Frost’s seat really is, whether newly hired AD Trev Alberts is going to turn up the heat, and what needs to happen to keep the Husker faithful happy throughout the season. Plus, Sip and Sam discuss which side of the ball needs to improve the most to take the pressure off the coaching staff.

1:50 – Is Scott Frost on a hot seat?

4:50 – Why the hot seat discussion isn’t just about Frost

9:10 – Does Trev Alberts’ hiring turn up or turn off the heat?

14:45 – Weaknesses the Huskers need to overcome

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