Will Nebraska volleyball win a championship? Plus Nebraska and the transfer portal

Will Nebraska volleyball win a championship? Plus Nebraska and the transfer portal

Author: Omaha World-Herald December 19, 2024 Duration: 49:24

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.


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.
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