Episodes
Mitch and Max return to the podcast to discuss the return of the Nebraska football team to Lincoln (2:00). What health measures are being installed to reduce the risk of players contracting the Coronavirus? Are the pitfalls too great to attempt to accommodate fans (8:30), and what changes could be proposed that would alter on-campus living (10:00)? M&M describe Nebraska's 'State of the Program' and key in on the Huskers receiving corps, in particular (12:30). Plus, Max broaches Nebraska's...
Published 06/04/20
Mitch and Max dust off the one and only Nebraska Football Time Machine, and travel back to 2001 to relive the bout between two of the top-3 teams in the country in Nebraska and the Oklahoma Sooners. After setting up the framework for the contest, M&M welcome in former Cornhuskers linebacker, Jamie Burrow (24:30), to discuss his memories from the game as well as the play call that changed the dynamics of the clash, "Black Flash 41 Reverse", and the swath of Heisman-caliber talent at the...
Published 05/21/20
Mitch and Max pull and twist the assortment of glistening and flashing knobs in their Nebraska football time machine to revisit the battle against Notre Dame in 2000. The guys marvel at the Nebraska contingent at Notre Dame Stadium and revel in the home field-esque advantage before discussing the history of the match up, the style of play, and the special team's blunders. Husker football legend and Heisman Trophy Winner, Eric Crouch, joins the duo to relive the contest, and muse what an...
Published 04/28/20
A day of mixed emotions in Nebraska program history, the 1994 Orange Bowl National Championship between the Huskers and Florida State, is worthy of a rewind. Mitch and Max, your tour guides, delve into the minutia of this event that had no shortage of narratives, including the Seminoles offense and the complexion of Nebraska's club (4:30), the officiating (12:55), the missed game-winning field goal (22:25) and even OJ Simpson (29:00). M&M then welcome in Nebraska HOF linebacker and impact...
Published 04/14/20
Mitch and Max, who appropriately stocked up on provisions, sat at their desks armed with their mics, hand sanitizer and potato chips as we recorded today's show (:30). It was foreseen, but now that it's reality, it stings; Nebraska canceled its spring game (9:00). How did former Huskers turned NFL hopefuls fair at Nebraska's pro day last week (18:00)? Also, how does this affect others with NFL aspirations? With major events like the Spring game and College World Series canceled, how does this...
Published 03/18/20
Mitch and Max are joined by Blake Lawrence and Adi Kunalic, co-founders of Opendorse, whose goal is to provide a platform for athletes to publish content from partners on social. How does this affect amateur sports, including Nebraska, in the Name, Image and Likeness era [NIL] (:30)? How are Opendorse's methods being approached by Nebraska and other schools (11:00)? How is an evaluation of an athlete's ability to brand gauged (17:00)? What about the non-quarterbacks or superstars of a team?...
Published 03/13/20
M&M from Memorial Stadium catch us up on the latest from Nebraska Spring Practices, including: Adrian Martinez's surgery and Luke McCaffrey's usage (1:30), the #MondayMood (12:15), Scott Frost's comments regarding the receivers, plus Max's takeaways from his conversation with Matt Lubick (18:45), the special teams coaching construct (25:00) and the guy rate their level of optimism heading into 2020 (28:00).
Published 03/09/20
M&M return from their near month-long hiatus to news of DJ Spielman distancing himself from the Huskers program because of a "personal health matter" (1:30). How does this affect Nebraska's receiving corps, and are there any suitable substitutes in the transfer portal (6:45)? The guys recap their week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, including the Davis brothers otherworldly 40-yard dash performances (14:00). What will be the first question asked at next week's Spring practice premiere...
Published 03/02/20
Mitch and Max are honored to welcome back Feaux (Faux) Pelini to the program (1:30). The newest addition to the national champion LSU Tigers answers: what's it like to rejuvenate Bo-fense (5:15), the Youngstown State edge (11:30), and what his expectations are for the 2020 Huskers (14:15). M&M conclude today's show by discussing Max's story: "Recruiting Revisited: How the class of 2016 ranks four years later" (19:30).
Published 02/06/20
M&M welcome Bruce Feldman, national college football writer for The Athletic, to today's show (:30). The triumvirate talk Kobe's lasting impact on the sports community, and Bruce's impressions of Nebraska hiring Matt Lubick as offensive coordinator (4:30). What should we expect in year 3 of Scott Frost (12:15)? Also, was Bo Pelini being hired as the defensive coordinator for LSU a consolation prize for not recruiting Joe Burrow out of high school (17:25)?
Published 01/30/20
Max encountered this strange phenomenon that the locals in Nebraska call "snow". How will he handle it? I'm not sure. Maybe he can ask Mitch and his kiddos to shovel the freezing, white powder off his driveway. Much like Max, Nebraska fans are encountering a new phenomenon; the latest addition to the Huskers' coaching staff, Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick (1:45). Why did Nebraska need to make this change (8:15)? M&M analyze key positions, in their approximation, in Nebraska's offensive...
Published 01/22/20
Mitch and Max reminisce about the national championship game, including Max emerging as the winner of their bet, and some news involving the Nebraska coaching staff with the announcement that Mike Dawson will return to the staff as outside linebackers coach after one season (5:11), and what it means for the vacant role on special teams. With assistant coaches Ryan Held and Greg Austin getting promotions and new titles, is there any concern about more changes coming to the coaching staff...
Published 01/16/20
M&M spring back into action to discuss Maurice Washington's entrance into the transfer portal after being dismissed by Nebraska (2:30). Scott Frost faces challenges with his coaching staff, as he looks to replace Jovan Dewitt (10:00), and entertains whether his squad needs a dedicated special teams coordinator (16:00). Max then relays his thoughts on the NFL bound Matt Rhule and how his departure will impact not only the Big-12 but college football, too (24:55). Our Cornhusker Crew...
Published 01/08/20
Mitch and Max wish you all a wonderful new year! The guys look ahead to 2020 and make bold predictions as to what the season will hold (1:30), including the QB situation & Bob Diaco's return to Memorial Stadium (9:15), plus, six guys can't attempt field goals next season (12:15). The duo review their CFP semi-final predictions to round out the year (17:30)!
Published 01/01/20
M&M are imbued with the jolliness of the Christmas season! So much so that they've discarded the thought of Nebraska's paltry 2019 and, instead, are providing reasons to be excited about the 2020 season (1:30). The recruiting class certainly helps (3:30), and the infusion of new players in cooperation with guys of the previous regime leaving aids Scott Frost's cause (7:15). Adrian Martinez will be more motivated than ever (10:25). The Law of Averages' pendulum will swing in the Huskers'...
Published 12/23/19
M&M measure the might of this year's signing class on today's show! Before discussing the new Huskers, the guys relay updates on Maurice Washington (1:30) and Adrian Martinez (5:00). Mitch and Max start their look at Nebraska's signing class by evaluating standout JUCO wide out Omar Manning's impact on the receiving corps (8:00). After, the duo chat about the scene at South Dade High School and Jaiden Francois's phone call (12:00). Which signee(s) will make an immediate impact (20:00)? To...
Published 12/19/19
There's a lot to address in this season of ups and downs. Mitch and Max tackle the easy question first: what went wrong this year (1:40)? What would Nebraska's record have been if they had beaten Colorado (12:45)? Is it time for Frost and company to quit using what they inherited as an excuse (18:30)? Lastly, did the coaching staff handle Luke McCaffrey right (27:15)?
Published 12/11/19
M & M share their selections for the top players of the 2010s! Who is slated as the top QB of the last 10 years (3:15)? Who commands the respect as the best back (6:45), WR (11:00) and linemen (13:00)? The anchors of the d-line (15:00), linebackers (18:00) and defensive backs (19:00)? The honor for the best moment (22:00) and top player (29:00) finish off the show. Abdullah's catch against McNeese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mKavhm6Kk8
Published 11/26/19
Max, fresh off his week-long CFB tour, is greeted by his mic...and Mitch on the opposite end of the line (what a great welcoming committee). M & M dig into the nitty gritty right off the bat; what's the redeeming value of this game (3:15)? Dirk Chatelain joins the program (7:00) to discuss the, begrudging, weekly assessment of Scott Frost's mood, impressions of Martinez this season (13:00), predicting the most drastic off-season change (16:15) and basketball (20:00)! We wrap with national...
Published 11/22/19
Mitch, being the lone orchestrator of today's episode, views and analyzes the most recent Huskers news (1:00). Afterwards, he welcomes on The Athletic's Wisconsin beat reporter, Jesse Temple (4:30). The tag team touches on the success of the Badgers' backfield against Nebraska, if Wisconsin will round into form (12:00), Zack Baun's comments (16:15) and game predictions (22:30)!
Published 11/15/19
Before taking off to enjoy their bye week, Mitch and Max engage their recording software to knock out today's show. Mitch begins by revealing what he learned from his sit down conversation with ex-Cornhusker QB, Tommie Frazier (2:30). After, M&M welcome Nebraska football writer for the Lincoln Journal Star and Husker Extra, Parker Gabriel (9:25)! The trio discuss how difficult a year it has been for Scott Frost (17:00), and if this season has made Parker reevaluate the program under Frost...
Published 11/08/19
Mitch and Max mush back into action! The duo share a comprehensive update on the Huskers' QBs (1:15), and then welcome Faux Pelini back to the program (4:50)! FP dishes out his keen observations on the current state of the team, and the gang discusses the realistic talent level of the club (7:45). Faux then pulls back the curtain on some of his best tweets (15:00) before sharing his thoughts and prediction of the Purdue game (17:00). After parting with Faux, Mitch expands on his experience...
Published 11/01/19
Mitch and Max march back to their mics to attempt to make sense of Nebraska's quarterback situation (1:00), and the duo predict which QB(s) will start Saturday (5:00). M&M then kindly welcome The Athletic's national college football insider, Bruce Feldman, to the show (10:30)! The trio evaluate Scott Frost's performance as the Husker's HC (12:30), adjustments QB coach Mario Verduzco has made with the series of signal callers used (15:30), and Bruce appraises the batch of 2nd year head...
Published 10/25/19
Mitch and Max unveil their midseason awards for the Huskers (3:30); including: team MVP (4:45), the biggest surprise at the halfway point (7:00), the best moment thus far (10:00), Nebraska's defining stat (15:25), the most important remaining game (18:00) and predicting the club's final record (21:15). Afterwards, the duo chat BIG 10 news and provide their Heisman rankings (23:00), and wrap the show up by answering your questions (30:15), including - is QT better than Casey's (36:00)?
Published 10/18/19