The Showdown

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska's mistakes against Illinois and how they can improve them.

0:00 Is Nebraska still caught up on the loss to Illinois?

1:40 Issues with special teams against the Illini and how Nebraska is addressing it — hiring Brett Maher 

4:00 Surprise that the Blackshirts didn't close the deal at the end of the Illinois game, and how much does the defense miss Nick Henrich and Luke Reimer?

7:00 Dylan Raiola's play against the Illini and the offense in general

10:30 Who will win in Nebraska vs. Purdue?

11:30 Nebraska volleyball gets into Louisville's head

13:30 Huskers head into Big Ten matches while playing some of their best volleyball

15:30 Recapping the Nebraska men's basketball team's availability   

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down No. 5 Nebraska volleyball's win over No. 2 Stanford and preview the ranked-on-ranked matchup between No. 22 Nebraska football and No. 24 Illinois.

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska's top-10 win over Creighton volleyball and how the Huskers can improve after beating Colorado football.

0:00 Recapping Nebraska volleyball's top-10 win over Creighton

6:35 Husker football's win over Colorado and how Nebraska can correct its mistakes from the game

9:00 The issues with the kicking game

10:15 Nebraska vs. Northern Iowa and will Mikai Gbayor be available?

14:00 Predictions for Saturday's game and why Amie ranked the Huskers this week in her AP poll

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just take Nebraska volleyball loss to SMU and football's rivalry game against Colorado. 

They start with No. 2 Nebraska volleyball's shocking loss to SMU, what happened and how the Huskers will bounce back.

They also break down Nebraska vs. Colorado: who the Huskers have to manage, NU's gameplan, predictions for the result and more.

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down Nebraska volleyball's season-opening win and give their predictions and expectations for Nebraska football vs. UTEP.

They break down No. 2 Nebraska volleyball's season-opening win over No. 9 Kentucky, and the Huskers' ability to bounce back after dropping a set.

The two move onto football and begin with how Dylan Raiola will probably play well, but may make some mistakes that he will need to get over and adjust to quickly.

They talk about Marcus Satterfield's playbook and how Raiola will have changed it from last season.

The duo moves onto the questions that remain on defense ahead of the opener, fans appreciation for Heinrich Haarberg and how it has grown over the offseason and the kicking situation.

They break down who will get the first snap at running back and who will perform the best on Saturday.

They close out with their score predictions for Nebraska vs. UTEP.

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska football naming Dylan Raiola the starting quarterback and preview Nebraska volleyball's season.

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska football's position battles, what John Cook had to say at the Huskers' latest availability and soccer's high ranking.

The duo talk:

0:00 The dog days of fall training camp for football 

1:20 The position battles that remain for the Huskers

4:30 Depth on the offensive line 

5:15 Kicker battles

7:30 Takeaways from John Cook's and volleyball's recent media availability

11:15 The latest women's basketball news

16:45 Nebraska soccer and its high rankings

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska football's open practice, volleyball's position battles and Amie's Cornhusker State project.

The duo talk:

1:00 Quarterbacks' performance during the open practice

6:50 Malachi Coleman, Carter Nelson and the Husker receivers during the open practice

8:30 Teddy Prochazka out for the season and if he will come back

12:30 Big Ten Volleyball Media Days

13:10 Nebraska volleyball's position battles, including at middle blocker and outside hitter

19:00 Nebraska volleyball's difficult schedule

20:45 Amie's Cornhusker State project

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska football heading into fall training camp and Big Ten volleyball media days.

The duo talk:

1:30 Kicker Tristan Alvano's injury and its potential impact on the 2024 season

3:25 The quarterback competition

5:00 The running back position battle: Gabe Ervin vs. Rahmir Johnson vs. Emmett Johnson

8:15 Javin Wright and the loss of linebackers Luke Reimer and Nick Henrich

9:50 Player and Tony White's comments on new secondary coach John Butler

11:20 The Huskers' turnover issues

13:40 Big Ten volleyball media days and the questions Nebraska will get asked

16:30 Nebraska's position battle at outside hitter: Taylor Landfair, Skyler Pierce, Lindsay Krause and Harper Murray

18:00 Why Nebraska is bringing Kennedi Orr and Lindsay Krause to Big Ten media days

19:00 How interesting this upcoming volleyball season will be

20:40 The best Creighton vs. Nebraska match?

In the latest episode of The Showdown, Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk the upcoming Big Ten media days, the questions Matt Rhule will be asked and more.

The duo kicks off with a discussion on Big Ten media days and the questions Rhule will — and won't — answer during his session. 

They talk the storylines of media days and what seem the most interesting to both of them, including the four new teams coming into the conference and what Michigan's new coach, Sherrone Moore, will have to say.

Sam and Amie talk Nebraska's choices for player representatives and what that decision says about what the Huskers are trying to portray at the event.

They close out with a look at potentially moving Big Ten media days from Indianapolis and which reporters will be attending.

From Volleyball Day to both basketball teams reaching the NCAA tournament, Sam McKewon and Amie Just recap Nebraska Athletics' highlights from the 2023-24 calendar year.

They also talk briefly on the state of football.

The duo then moves onto Jordy Bahl's storyline and what she has learned from not being able to play last season. They recap the recent transfers the Huskers landed as well.

They then talk all things volleyball from the recent volleyball commits to Taylor Landfair transferring to Nebraska. They also talk why volleyball recruits commit before ever seeing the schools' campuses. 

They close out with John Cook's racehorse and its name competition. 

Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska baseball in the NCAA tournament, John Cook's new contract and more!

The duo open with Nebraska baseball's run through the Big Ten tournament, and if they can bottle that magic and bring it to the NCAA Regional in Stillwater. 

They move onto softball's recent transfers: Omaha Skutt grads Hannah and Lauren Camenzind and Wisconsin shortstop Ava Kuszak. 

They talk the track and field team at nationals and how some of those athletes might not only podium, but win their events.

They close out with John Cook's new contract that is different and makes him the highest paid college volleyball coach.

Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska vs. Illinois under the Friday Night Lights, changes to Memorial Stadium's renovation and more.

The duo opens with a look at the Huskers' Friday night game that puts it direct competition with high school football, give their reactions and talk logistics of the game. They break down new Athletic Director Troy Dannen's comments on the game, and how this could affect season ticket holders who don't live near Lincoln.

They move onto the changes to the Memorial Stadium renovations, give their reactions to shifting from South Stadium to East and West Stadiums. Is Nebraska simply shifting their focus to the more expensive tickets? They also talk what happens once Nebraska no longer allows grandfathered-in seats and the inevitable reshuffling of seats.

The two talk the Big Ten's involvement and planning for potentially sharing revenue with student athletes and the potential Title IX lawsuits that will inevitably come.

They give an update on Nebraska in the Big Ten baseball tournament, and close out with Nebraska softball. 

Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska volleyball's spring match, softball in the Big Ten tournament and more.

The duo starts with Husker volleyball's spring match and give their key takeaways, including Lindsay Krause's performance, Skylar Pierce's and Olivia Mauch's debuts and the depth at libero/defensive specialist.

They also talk what's next for the team this summer, including playing on — and coaching — USA teams for international and Olympic competitions.

Sam and Amie briefly discuss Harper Murray and how much say John Cook has in her suspension and role with the team.

They move onto Nebraska softball. The six season-ending injuries, the Huskers' Big Ten opener against Minnesota and being on the wrong side of the NCAA tournament bubble.

The two close out with who the Nebraska women's basketball team will play next season in the Big Ten, including facing JuJu Watkins.

Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska's spring game and the upcoming Husker volleyball spring match.

The duo talks quarterbacks, starting with Dylan Raiola's performance and how he is probably the frontrunner to start at Nebraska. They talk Heinrich Haarberg's improvement since last season and how Glenn Thomas can improve on Haarberg's athleticism. The two also discuss Daniel Kaelin's ups and downs in the spring game.

They talk the improvement of the offense as a whole and how part of that may be that last year's freshmen now have gone through another offseason. 

The two also talk Chief Borders entering the transfer portal, and the two injuries coming out of the spring game.

They move onto the spring volleyball match, starting with the players who transferred out but are still here and who transferred in but haven't arrived yet. Amie talks whether or not Harper Murray will play.

The two talk what fans should expect out of the spring match: weird combinations, Lindsay Krause's return, Lexi Rodriguez's taking command on serve receives.

They turn to Nebraska men's basketball's latest transfer addition, Braxton Meah, and what he brings to the Huskers. The two also talk what is going on with Rienk Mast and what Nebraska's roster will look like next season.

They close out with the lawsuit that Ahron Ulis' is involved in.

Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Nebraska football's spring game. 

The two discuss how all eyes will be on the quarterback and what they expect to see from Dylan Raiola and who will be the second guy — Heinrich Haarberg or Daniel Kaelin.

The duo also break down what they will be watching for in the scrimmage.

They talk the NFL Draft and if any of the Huskers will be selected.

The two close out with Nebraska softball defeating Iowa, the Huskers' upcoming game against Northwestern and how NU is now in a must-win situation to make the NCAA tournament.

Sam McKewon and Amie Just talk Jaz Shelley getting drafted, Nebraska men's basketball landing transfers and Memorial Stadium's potential renovation.

They open with Jaz Shelley getting drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and how coming back for another year at Nebraska helped her get drafted. The two also look ahead at how difficult making the final roster will be for her.

They also ahead at how Nebraska women's basketball will look next year and what their lineup will look like next season.

The duo also looks at Husker men's basketball landing two transfers: Rutgers guard Gavin Griffiths and Utah point guard Rollie Worster.

The two talk the NU Regents meeting on Friday and how they may approve beer and alcohol sales at Haymarket Park and Bowlin Stadium. They also talk the need to renovate Memorial Stadium, particularly South Stadium, to be ADA compliant. 

Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down the state of Nebraska men's basketball, including the transfer portal departures and addition and who is coming back. One of the big questions is will Rienk Mast return.

They also look at the women's team and if Nebraska will land a former five-star recruit out of the portal. They talk the difference in the portal between men's and women's basketball at NU and elsewhere, and how Hoiberg specifically is made for the transfer portal.

The duo moves onto football and talk specifically about how Daniel Kaelin performed at quarterback and how well the receivers played during an open practice. They break down Dylan Raiola's talent and how Nebraska is trying to harness his skills.

Amie gives the bold prediction that Nebraska will add a transfer quarterback.

They close out the podcast by talking about the offense in general, and how Marcus Satterfield will be careful with Carter Nelson next season.

Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down the Huskers' first open spring practice. They took a look at Nash Hutmacher being at spring camp so soon after competing at the NCAA national wrestling meet. They also discuss how both Dylan Raiola and Daniel Kaelin looked at quarterback and Nebraska's new use of guardian caps.

The two also talk Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen's introductory press conference and his response to the potential $450 million Memorial Stadium renovation.

They recap the Nebraska basketball teams' seasons coming to an end, and where both teams go from here. The men's team has been hit by the transfer portal already, and who will they get from there? Can Britt Prince replace Jaz Shelley on the women's team? What role with Allison Weidner play next season, and will they take someone from the portal and who?

Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down Troy Dannen being named Nebraska's new athletic director and what he brings to the Husker athletic department. They also talk about the timing of his hiring, what it means that NU hired him after only a week and Dannen's timeline from Washington to Nebraska. The two also discuss the Nebraska teams in the NCAA tournament and what it will take for them to advance past the first round. They close out with a quick look at Matt Rhule's press conference ahead of spring camp.

Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down the impact of Trev Alberts leaving Nebraska for Texas A&M.

Sam McKewon will return next week, but Amie Just gives a quick breakdown of Nebraska's road win over Indiana and its importance in this week's episode. Tune in next week for a full length one with both Sam and Amie.

Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down the impact of Jordy Bahl being out for the season and how Nebraska softball can still have a good season. They also discuss other women's sports teams that have come back from elite players having season-ending injuries. The duo then turns to Glenn Thomas' press conference and initial impressions on the quarterbacks coach. They discuss how Nebraska men's basketball is like a high jumpers and where the Huskers stand against past NCAA teams that had few road wins. They recap Nebraska women's win over Iowa, including Caitlin Clark being held scoreless in the fourth quarter and Lisa Bluder's comments. They close out with how both Nebraska basketball teams are on the same spot on the NCAA bubble.

Episode 120 The Showdown: Nebraska basketball loses on the road again, and what Matt Rhule's said on Signing Day 

Sam McKewon and Amie Just break down the importance of Nebraska basketball's game against Wisconsin and what it could mean for the Huskers' NCAA tournament dream. They also discuss preseason expectations for Nebraska softball and what that veteran team can do now that Jordy Bahl is in Lincoln. They close out with track and field and how the Huskers have elite throwers again.