The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

Jay Foreman recently joined the World-Herald's Gary Sharp for the Liberty First Credit Union Husker Legends series to discuss the excellence of Husker football during his time in the 1990s.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland react to Troy Dannen's sellout streak thoughts and his provocative comments about NIL support, unpack Nebraska football's robust confidence in its running backs after Emmett Johnson has left, and go over a series of 2026 season over/unders, including Anthony Colandrea's passing stats. 

How do you know when a Nebraska football season is actually a success? Omaha World-Herald Executive Editor Ben Doody sits down with Gary Sharp to talk about the season from a sports-talk perspective — and what would make 2026 a success. successful campaign for the Huskers.

Sam McKewon and Justin Frommer look at Nebraska VB's opening weekend, the Teraya Sigler/Skyler Pierce battle at L2, the Manaia Ogbechie/Kenna Cogill battle at middle blocker, and who might NU's X Factor this season. Also, Justin picks his Final Four - making a surprise omission.

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody return for another season of Behind The Ballot! Sam lays out his top 25 - which is different than the Associated Press Top 25 - while explaining why two Big Ten teams, ranked in the AP top 20, aren't on his list.

In this week's Pick Six Podcast, Tom Shatel, Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon discuss whether Nebraska football can show progress and even be a better team while a tougher schedule keeps the Huskers at the same record. Also: Why hasn't NU's offensive line play, over the last several years, been better? 

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp break down the midway point of Nebraska football training camp. What's gone wrong along the offensive line, and can the Huskers finally fix it? Plus, is Indiana a grudge match for Nebraska? 

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland give their early takes on Nebraska football's linemen, wideouts and running backs, discuss just where Anthony Colandrea should rank - and needs to rank - among Big Ten quarterbacks before the season, and predict which Huskers will be voted to wear single-digit jerseys. 

Sam McKewon breaks down the new coaches’ poll and what it says about Nebraska’s brutal 2026 slate, including showdowns with Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Washington and Iowa. Sam also talks about Dylan Raiola’s “cornfields” comments, what they reveal about Oregon vs. Nebraska, and why the Huskers’ quarterback room — from Anthony Colandrea to T.J. Lateef — will be critical if Nebraska wants to turn a soft early schedule into momentum before a punishing November.

The pressure is real at Nebraska, but the Huskers are choosing to embrace it. Gary Sharp and Justin Frommer recap Big Ten Volleyball Media Day. Legacy talk, challengers to Nebraska's three-year reign as conference champions and feedback on reseating at the Devaney Center. 

Sam McKewon talks about his top takeaways from Husker football media day, why Anthony Colandrea isn't likely to lapse into a long monologue, the value of TJ Lateef talking with the press and where NU - and its opponents - landed in the coaches preseason top 25. Which one of the eight Big Ten teams inside the Top 25 shouldn't be ranked?

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland unpack the top five storylines from Big Ten Media Days, including Michigan's mess, Penn State's new era and the coaches we might be seeing in Chicago for the last time. Plus, what might we learn from Matt Rhule, Justin Evans, Andrew Marshall and Luke Lindenmeyer on Thursday.

Tom, Gary and Sam remember the tragic loss of Sam Foltz 10 years ago and the legacy that lives on from his life and the 2016 Nebraska football team. Also, a look at SEC Media Days, predicting Matt Rhule's tone at Big Ten Media Days and more. 

Sam, Evan and Gary dive deep into the Nebraska running back room after the Huskers added Tikey Hayes and state of Florida prosecutors dropped charges on Mekhi Nelson. Also: Do CFB magazines have it right on the Huskers? Will Dana Holgorsen open up the playbook? Does Matt Rhule overthink key moments? 

Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Sam McKewon recap Nebraska's June recruiting efforts, how loading up on offensive linemen and defensive backs is part of NU's overall strategy and how the NCAA's new 5-for-5 ruling changes the Husker football roster picture, especially at quarterback. And what about all those superstars in volleyball? 

Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss the upcoming College World Series championship between North Carolina and Oklahoma and the lack of drama and attendance this year. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tournament, featuring 16 teams and many blue-chip players.

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel Gary Sharp get you ready for the College World Series. The trio discusses the bracket, who's the favorite on the field and in the stands. They also breakdown the future of college baseball if a super league existed, give their picks and share stories of the late Steve Pivovar. 

Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon talk Nebraska football's big recruiting weekend, the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the College World Series lineup.

Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp react to Jordy Frahm being named and assistant coach for the Nebraska softball team.

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp recap the recently completed Nebraska baseball season. Evan and Gary discuss the balance of progress this season with another 1-2 regional weekend. Evan gives his thoughts on what Nebraska may lose to the MLB Draft and what's coming from the recruiting class. Gary goes shopping for potential adds from the portal. The guys wrap up the show by discussing the 16 teams left for Omaha and the similarities between Kansas baseball and Nebraska from 2001.

On a special episode of the Husker baseball minute, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp react to Nebraska's win over South Dakota State, Ole Miss' late night affair with Arizona State, the wild day of regional upsets and preview tonight's showdown at Haymarket Park.

Gary Sharp and Justin Frommer talk Jordy Frahm's workload in the circle and the DNA of Nebraska's no-quit team.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's all-time best female athletes. The conversation shifts to the Big Ten/SEC power play and finishes with reaction to recent pickups in the Husker football recruiting class of 2027.

Husker softball legend Peaches James joins Sam McKewon to share her journey from Papillion-La Vista star to Nebraska ace, College World Series standout and Hall of Famer. James reflects on the family culture built by Rhonda Revelle and Lori Sippel, the explosion of women’s softball and NIL, her connection with Jordy Frahm and why she believes this Nebraska team can bring home a national title.

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On a special episode of the Husker baseball minute, Evan and Gary react to Nebraska's No. 13 overall seed, a loaded Lincoln Regional with Ole Miss, Arizona State and upset-minded South Dakota State, the tricky decision Will Bolt has to navigate with his starting pitcher on Friday, and which 8 teams might most likely make the CWS.