The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

Author: Omaha World-Herald Language: English Episodes: 100
For fans who live and breathe Nebraska football, there’s a rhythm to the week that builds toward game day. The Pick Six Podcast from the Omaha World-Herald fits right into that cycle, offering a grounded and informed discussion straight from the newsroom. Each episode features the paper’s own staff writers breaking down the latest developments, from Saturday’s game film and pivotal plays to the recruiting trails and coaching decisions shaping the program’s future. This isn’t just reaction; it’s analysis rooted in daily beat reporting and a deep understanding of Husker sports history. You’ll hear the kind of candid, knowledgeable conversation that happens after the notebooks are closed, where perspectives clash and the bigger picture comes into focus. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at the press box after the final whistle, providing clarity on what just happened and what it means for the weeks ahead. It’s an essential companion for anyone who wants to move beyond the headlines and into the substantive talk that defines a passionate fan base.
Episodes
Can Nebraska baseball still host a regional after Columbus? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:47
Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Justin Frommer talk Nebraska softball’s Big Ten title, shaky baseball at Ohio State, final takeaways from spring volleyball — and who’s stood out — long‑view football recruiting and newly anno…
Big Red Reseat and today's football economy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:39
Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland dive into Nebraska’s Big Red Rebuild, from Memorial Stadium reseating and donor dollars to Matt Rhule’s NIL push, over‑the‑cap roster spending and how all of it lands with a fan bas…
Can Nebraska baseball host an NCAA regional? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:31
In this week's edition of the World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody size up Nebraska's NCAA tournament regional hosting possibilities. Evan shares whether he thinks NU's hosting odds are higher or lower th…
Big Red Rebuild and does NU need to buy a natty? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:18
Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down the proposed “Big Red Rebuild” of Memorial Stadium, Matt Rhule’s request for more roster money, expectations for the program and what to watch for in the NFL draft.
Nebraska baseball’s record-setting sweep of USC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:42
Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk about Nebraska baseball's sweep of USC in front of record crowds, chances of Nebraska hosting an NCAA regional and how the team’s performance matches that of 2021.
Nebraska baseball loses 3 out of 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:16
In this week's episode of The World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody talk about the state of the Nebraska baseball season after the Huskers dropped three out of four to Kansas and Oregon. Plus, the guys tal…
How far is Nebraska from CWS contention? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:29
In this week's episode of the World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland answers one question at the top of the show: How far is Nebraska from being on his list of College World Series contenders? Evan and Ben Doody also tal…
Tom joins to talk Hoiberg’s breakthrough, Rhule’s rebuild [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:45
Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel relive Nebraska’s first NCAA tournament wins in men’s basketball, what Fred Hoiberg’s breakthrough means for the program’s future and how Matt Rhule’s Huskers are trying to build a tougher iden…