The Pick Six Podcast with Sam McKewon and Jon Nyat

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Nebraska's win over Colorado, Christian Jones' commit and more. The crew opens with the electric night — and celebration — of the Huskers' win over Colorado and how it could be a springboard for getting back to the old Nebraska. They talk what Saturday's win means for the rest of the season and how it may have caused a domino effect that led to the commit of Omaha Westside's Christian Jones. The crew talks the Northern Iowa game and how it sets up the Huskers for Big Ten play. They talk other Big Ten questions such as will Nebraska vs. Purdue be on national TV and did Iowa State reveal a weakness in Iowa that the Huskers can exploit. The three talk Nebraska football ranked for the first time since 2019 (preseason), 2016 (regular season). They close out with their weekly picks.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk all things Nebraska vs. Colorado, including the rivalry, the recruiting and more. The crew opens with No. 2 Nebraska volleyball being swept by unranked SMU and how that will impact the Huskers in the postseason. They then move onto Nebraska football vs. Colorado and what would impact the Huskers more: a win or a loss. The three then talk which teams on their schedule do the Huskers want/need to beat and if Colorado is one of those teams. They talk Nebraska's big recruiting weekend: who the recruiting targets are and what impact the Colorado game could make on the recruits. The crew breaks down the key takeaways from the UTEP win and how it can be applied to Saturday's game. They then try to answer the question: what does Nebraska need to do to beat Colorado. The three then reminisce on past Colorado games and the rivalry itself. They close out with their picks for Week 2!

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel answer rapid fire questions ahead of Nebraska's season opener, such as will Dylan Raiola throw for 3,000 yards this season. 0:00 Finally the end of fall camp 3:15 Favorite season-opening memories 13:30 Is it better to start at home or play a non-Power conference opponent first? 20:30 Matt Rhule's comments on not easing Dylan Raiola into the starting quarterback role and what will Heinrich Haarberg do 23:30 Answering questions on topics such as Nebraska winning one-score games, Huskers have at least three NFL draft picks, etc. 43:30 Predictions Nebraska's season record  46:15 Picks for Week 1

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk the breaking news of Dylan Raiola being named the starting quarterback and discuss if the single-digit jerseys are the new Blackshirts. The crew opens with some quick takes on Nebraska with the start of the season just a week away. This week, the Huskers announced who is receiving the single-digit jerseys in 2024. Are these jerseys the new Blackshirts for Nebraska? They also talk the disparity between the amount of defensive players that received them vs. the offensive ones. What do the Blackshirts mean now? The three give their bold predictions for the Huskers' 2024 season and predictions for the early games. They then move onto volleyball, and what they expect to see from John Cook's team this season. Is this a championship or bust year? Breaking news mid-podcast: Dylan Raiola named the starting quarterback.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down which Nebraska football positions are season-ready and which ones still have questions. Here's a look at the full podcast's topics: 0:00 Dog days of training camp and the boxes left to check 3:00 Can't start the season with an "or" on the depth chart at quarterback 4:00 Single digit jersey predictions and will Raiola receive one? 9:10 Trusted and questionable position groups as training camp winds down 22:45 Nebraska's run vs. pass game 24:00 How is Nebraska a developmental program and navigating the NIL and transfer portal 48:00 Teams to watch this season

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland, Tom Shatel and Wilson Moore break down the first week of Nebraska's football camp, including: » Saturday's (Aug. 3) open practice » Teddy Prochazka injury » Hearing from John Butler for the first time » Getting votes in coaches poll » The hardest and easiest games on the Huskers' schedule

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the storylines to watch for Nebraska football and volleyball this season.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel preview Big Ten Media Days and the Nebraska storylines. The crew opens up with a quick look at the questions Nebraska and Matt Rhule will face at Big Ten Media Days. They then take a broader look at the conference as a whole and what the major storylines of the event will be.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska's new defensive backs coach, which Huskers will represent the program and Big Ten media days and more. The duo opens with Evan Cooper resigning as Nebraska's defensive backs coach for personal reasons and being replaced by John Butler. Did NU trade Coopers' recruiting ability and institutional knowledge of Matt Rhule's program for a more veteran coach in Butler?  They talk the difference between Copper leaving and Bob Wager last season, and what those differences says about the Butler hire.  The two also discuss why Butler left the Buffalo Bills program. They then move onto the player representatives at Big Ten media days: Ty Robinson, Isaac Gifford and Ben Scott. The duo talk about the Nebraska men's basketball nonconference schedule and how it resembles last season's schedule. Is it better to schedule easier teams or challenging ones when it comes to qualifying for the NCAA tournament? They discuss the reported roster limits heading to college football and how it will impact Nebraska. They close out by discussing Nebraska's Big Red Preview.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel wrap up the 2023-24 Nebraska Athletics year with a look at its biggest stories. They duo opens with Husker volleyball and their run to the national championship and setting a world record at their match in Memorial Stadium. They talk both basketball teams' impressive year and both making the NCAA tournament. The two break down Trev Alberts leaving Nebraska and NU bringing in Troy Dannen as his replacement.  They move onto football and Matt Rhule's recent press conference where he talked recruiting. They then talk Nebraska's strength and conditioning program and coach and the new practice facility.   The duo closes out with football recruiting, where Nebraska is at and how the transfer portal can serve as the "great eraser."

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel wrap up Nebraska baseball's season, talk potential change the NCAA will institute this summer and more! The crew open with Nebraska baseball in the NCAA Stillwater Regional and how the trip can show the Huskers how much farther they can go. They recap the Nebraska's baseball season, where the Huskers can improve and how they need to find a way to close out games. The duo then move onto Nebraska football's kickoff times and which ones stands out. They talk Nebraska's home Friday Night Lights game against Illinois, and the Huskers' need to win their home opener. They close out with a look at potential changes the NCAA may make over the summer, including revenue sharing and roster limits for football, and how prepared Nebraska is for those changes.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Husker baseball's chances in the NCAA tournament and how Nebraska may handle revenue sharing with student athletes. The crew opens with Nebraska baseball winning the Big Ten tournament title and look ahead to their potential run in the NCAA tournament ... starting with Florida, who played the most difficult schedule in college baseball. They talk the recent NCAA settlements and revenue sharing with student athletes. They take a look at what Nebraska might do in regards with revenue sharing between the men's and women's sports.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk TJ Lateef's commit to the Huskers, Nebraska's primetime game against Colorado and more.  The crew opens with TJ Lateef's commitment to the Huskers, what it means to add another quarterback to the mix and talk other potential commits coming Nebraska's way. They briefly discuss if the transfer portal is now more important than high school recruiting and how Donovan Raiola has become an elite and coveted assistant coach for the Huskers. The trio moves onto Nebraska vs. Colorado at primetime, why it matters and how "bloodthirsty" the game will be. The crew closes out with Nebraska baseball heading into the final weekend of the regular season and then the Big Ten tournament, and take stock of where the team is at currently.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk the current hype around the Nebraska football program. They open with the Big Ten football draft for TV networks, how that works as the conference changes and the big games change yearly. The three also talk specifically about which of Nebraska's games are big. The crew breaks down why TV networks and analysts want the return of Nebraska football to its glory days and if Dylan Raiola — and better quarterback play in general — get the Huskers there. They also talk recent optimism and hype that goes beyond the QB and how Matt Rhule is the true face of the current program. The crew discuss the pressure around Dylan Raiola and what the positivity in the national media about the 2024 team. They talk the strength of the Husker football's line this season and how they may be the strongest positions on the team, while there are question marks at special teams, linebacker and more. Evan previews his Sunday feature on Troy Dannen. They close out with Nebraska baseball and the Huskers' big weekend.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the Nebraska spring game, Dylan Raiola's performance and the more transfer and NIL news. The crew opens with their thoughts from the Husker spring game, Dylan Raiola's performance in it and Chief Borders entering the transfer portal. They talk Nebraska men's basketball landing Washington transfer Braxton Meah, a 7-foot-1 center. And they close out with talking about NIL, the transfer portal and what that means for the Huskers.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down all things Nebraska spring game — including which recruits will be on the sidelines for official visits. The crew opens with a look at what they expect to see at the spring game, including which recruits, one being a five-star, that will be on the sidelines. They talk Nebraska men's basketball and the transfer portal, and if there something going on between Fred Hoiberg's program and former Omaha players, particularly Frankie Fidler and Chucky Hepburn, not choosing the Huskers when they are in the portal. They close out with a look at Nebraska baseball's midweek struggles.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel hop on to discuss the leadup to the Nebraska football spring game and take a look at the latest recruits NU has landed. The guys open by talking about how the transfer portal has kept the "dog days of spring camp" very interesting but why many Huskers are most likely going to stick around for a while through this cycle. Next, the three break down the recent Class of 2025 recruits and what they bring to the table, along with some comparisons to past and current players before having a conversation about Matt Rhule's strategy in adding transfers during this period. They then discuss Nebrasketball's moves in the portal before looking at roster needs and debating which road trip is the best in the Big Ten now. The guys wrap up the episode by answering Husker fan questions, including several baseball topics.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down Nebraska's quarterback competition between Dylan Raiola, Daniel Kaelin and Heinrich Haarberg. The crew opens with a look at Nebraska's latest open practice, including the quarterback competition and what is going on at running back. They take a look at USC coach Lincoln Riley's comments on joining the Big Ten and if they are similar to Scott Frost's comments when he was Nebraska's coach. The three also talk which of the four newcomers is most likely to find success next season. They close out with a look at Nebraska baseball's recent struggles and how the Huskers can bounce back.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel take a deep dive into how NIL and the transfer portal can help Nebraska sports like football and basketball, but may hurt ones like volleyball. The crew opens by breaking down some of the questions surrounding how NIL is changing the basketball transfer portal. If Nebraska wants a player and can't afford them, who do they have to let go of to afford them? How much has the conversation for potential transfers changed from playing time to NIL compensation? How much money can Nebraska compete with and is it higher than everyone expects?  They move onto fan expectations for Nebraska Nebraska basketball after the Huskers' have had a 20-win season, but the team will be completely different next season due to transfers. Is it fair to expect NCAA tournament teams each year? The three also take a deep dive into what's going on with the Husker players in the portal and who Fred Hoiberg might target in the portal. They then turn to football and how recruiting is going. The crew looks at how recruiting during Scott Frost's time at the helm helped or hurt specific positions and how Matt Rhule & Co. are responding to those needs.  The three also look at how NIL and the transfer portal are helping Nebraska football and men's basketball, but will it hurt sports like volleyball? They close out with a look at what must be fixed at Memorial Stadium, how important is fan experience to Nebraska Athletics and how a renovated stadium could help the Huskers win.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Troy Dannen, the start of Nebraska football's spring camp and more. The crew opens with Nebraska hiring Troy Dannen as its new athletic director. They analyze his opening press conference from his regular guy persona to his thoughts on NIL, Memorial Stadium's potential renovation and winning. The three talk about what his role will be for Nebraska and where he hits the ground running. They then turn to spring football and what can we learn about the team this spring. What changes will the Huskers need to make on offense? The defense looks ready, but how ready is it? What will happen with the transfer portal? The crew then talk men's basketball, including the Huskers' loss to Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA tournament and the turnover already occurring in the portal. Does Nebrasketball need to schedule a more difficult slate next season? They close out with women's basketball. Did the Huskers max out with their first-round win in the Big Dance? And how much better can they get next season?