Volleyball State

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membership

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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The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

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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.

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The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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The newly retired boss of Nebraska Volleyball, John Cook, joins Lincoln and Jeff to discuss his 25-year career in Lincoln, why now was the right time to step away, the importance of family, his teams that maxed out their potential, and how he can still help Nebraska Athletics in the next chapter of his life.

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The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE John Cook announced his retirement at Nebraska! For more on that, check out Wednesday night's podcast with Jeff, Lincoln, Josh Peterson, and Jack Mitchell.

We're back! Now excited to be part of the I-80 Club, Lincoln and Jeff catch up on a busy January in the volleyball world. Transfer portal, coaching changes, a deliciously messy pro volleyball landscape, and what the Huskers may look like in 2025.

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Want more from Volleyball State? Subscribe to the Volleyball State Tier of the I-80 Club to get access to bonus pods and more!

The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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It's a Volleyball State Therapy Session as Lincoln and Jeff relive Nebraska's five-set loss to Penn State with NU radio play-by-play broadcaster John Baylor. Was Nebraska missing a killer instinct, or just missing the ability to kill volleyballs? A look ahead to who's coming back in 2025, who will lead, and is an addition from the transfer portal in the cards? Producer: Kahm Broham

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About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more.

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Want more from Volleyball State? Subscribe to the Volleyball State Tier of the I-80 Club to get access to bonus pods and more!

The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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Lincoln and Jeff are joined by ESPN volleyball studio host Emily Ehman to break down the Final Four in Louisville. Big storylines and match-ups to watch. Can anyone derail Pitt's dominance? Can Nebraska's offense score enough to win the team's 6th NCAA title? Will Louisville find hometown magic? Producer: Kahm Broham

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Lincoln Arneal

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About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more.

Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com

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Want more from Volleyball State? Subscribe to the Volleyball State Tier of the I-80 Club to get access to bonus pods and more!

The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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Nebraska takes down Wisconsin for the third time this season to move on to the Final Four. Lincoln and Jeff talk about Nebraska's defense, which might be one of the best in program history. The guys also break down each of the other Final Four qualifiers and their paths to Louisville. Creighton's historic season comes to a close, and previewing early Final Four storylines. Producer: Kahm Broham

Follow the show on Social Media:

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Lincoln Arneal

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Jeff Sheldon

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About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more.

Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want more from Volleyball State? Subscribe to the Volleyball State Tier of the I-80 Club to get access to bonus pods and more!

The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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The NCAA tournament is underway. Nebraska cruises through the first and second rounds, setting up a Sweet 16 match with Dayton and a possible third meeting with Wisconsin in order to reach the Final Four. Jeff and Lincoln break down each regional, including a few upsets. Plus, the guys talk with Sam Gore, host of ESPN's tournament show "The 5th Set," about bringing the tournament to new record audiences. Producer: Kahm Broham

Follow the show on Social Media:

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Lincoln Arneal

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Jeff Sheldon

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About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more.

Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want more from Volleyball State? Subscribe to the Volleyball State Tier of the I-80 Club to get access to bonus pods and more!

The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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Nebraska's 25-match win streak is snapped by Penn State, but the Huskers still clinch a share of the Big Ten title. Lincoln and Jeff break down the emotional rollercoaster of Nebraska's weekend and dive deep into the NCAA tournament brackets. They discuss Nebraska's potential path to the Final Four, starting with a first-round matchup against Florida A&M and a possible second-round clash with either Miami or South Dakota State. The guys also explore the chaos surrounding the tournament draw, including the potential third meeting against Wisconsin in the Elite Eight, and the intriguing possibilities of upsets across the bracket. Special guest Michella Chester from NCAA.com joins to provide insider insights on the selection committee's decisions and what to expect from the tournament's top seeds.

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Want more from Volleyball State? Subscribe to the Volleyball State Tier of the I-80 Club to get access to bonus pods and more!

The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

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Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin for the second time to move within one win of a Big Ten title. Lincoln & Jeff break down the match and look at the national seeding possibilities with Dan Gillman of the Six Rotations podcast. Also, conference title races in the Big 12 and SEC come down to the final week, and the guys preview Friday's huge match at No. 4 Penn State for the Big Ten championship. Producer: Kahm Broham

Follow the show on Social Media:

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Lincoln Arneal

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Jeff Sheldon

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About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more.

Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want more from Volleyball State? Subscribe to the Volleyball State Tier of the I-80 Club to get access to bonus pods and more!

The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at supernovas.com!

Traveling for Husker volleyball in Dallas, Vegas, or Chicago? Start your trip in Lincoln. Visit lincolnairport.com or routes and tickets.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.