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Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast

T.J. Birkel, Matt Owens, Geoff Langenberg

A Nebraska football podcast by the Common Fan, for the Common Fan.

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00:57:10

Kent Pavelka Talks Husker Football Glory Days, Husker...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/08/05

Kent Pavelka, the voice of Nebraska football and basketball for a generation of fans, joins the Common Fans for a wide ranging discussion:What made TO so good The 1994 national championship team and Kent's famous "Bring that trophy back to Lincoln!" call Lyle Bremser memories Outlook for Matt Rhule The feelings of losing the mic for Husker football are still raw The golden age of Big 8 basketball Outlook for Fred's boys this winter Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR Subscribe to

01:07:43

The Legendary Tim Brando Joins the Common Fans to...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/29

Legendary sports broadcaster Tim Brando joins the Common Fans to talk Husker football, Matt Rhule, and his incredible career in sports media. Brando is high on the 2024 Huskers, and believes they will return to a bowl game. He noted the favorable early schedule in particular, and thinks if the Huskers can start strong, they will get to eight or more wins. High praise for Matt Rhule. Tim shares stories from some of his favorite stadiums, and puts Memorial Stadium in the Top

01:07:43

The Legendary Tim Brando Joins the Common Fans to...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/29

Legendary sports broadcaster Tim Brando joins the Common Fans to talk Husker football, Matt Rhule, and his incredible career in sports media.Brando is high on the 2024 Huskers, and believes they will return to a bowl game. He noted the favorable early schedule in particular, and thinks if the Huskers can start strong, they will get to eight or more wins. High praise for Matt Rhule. Tim shares stories from some of his favorite stadiums, and puts Memorial Stadium in the Top 10 in the country. He

01:20:32

The Promise of Matt Rhule

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/22

The Common Fans bring you Episode 6 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska sports reporters Mike'l Severe and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the promise of Matt Rhule. Before getting into Coach Rhule and the future of Nebraska football, the Common Fans talk through the post-Osborne era with Mike'l, and get his take on the missteps, the memories, and the what-ifs. The crew then examines: The thoughtfulness and humility of Coach Rhule. His attention to

01:20:32

The Promise of Matt Rhule

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/22

The Common Fans bring you Episode 6 of The Reckoning series.This episode, featuring long time Nebraska sports reporters Mike'l Severe and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the promise of Matt Rhule.Before getting into Coach Rhule and the future of Nebraska football, the Common Fans talk through the post-Osborne era with Mike'l, and get his take on the missteps, the memories, and the what-ifs. The crew then examines: The thoughtfulness and humility of Coach Rhule. His attention to detail and commitment to

01:31:05

How in the World Did Scott Frost Not Work at Nebraska?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/15

The Common Fans bring you Episode 5 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Evan Bland and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: How in the World Did Scott Frost Not Work at Nebraska? The crew looks at: The absolute elation of Husker Nation when Frost was hired. His goal of combining Husker Power with Oregon speed. What if the Akron game hadn't been canceled? What if they get to a bowl game in Year 1? Struggles to adjust to the Big

01:31:05

How in the World Did Scott Frost Not Work at Nebraska?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/15

The Common Fans bring you Episode 5 of The Reckoning series.This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Evan Bland and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: How in the World Did Scott Frost Not Work at Nebraska?The crew looks at: The absolute elation of Husker Nation when Frost was hired. His goal of combining Husker Power with Oregon speed. What if the Akron game hadn't been canceled? What if they get to a bowl game in Year 1? Struggles to adjust to the Big 10. Struggles to play

01:26:13

Was Mike Riley the Biggest Miss of the Post-Osborne Era?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/08

PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode was recorded nearly two months ago, prior to the passing of Dee Riley. We want to extend our sincere condolences to Mike Riley and his entire family on the loss of their wife, mother and grandmother. As both Brian and Brandon point out in the episode, Mike Riley is one of the nicest and best people they have worked with. He and Dee touched countless lives during their time in Lincoln, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Riley family. **** The

01:26:13

Was Mike Riley the Biggest Miss of the Post-Osborne Era?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/08

01:33:46

Bo-liever or Bo-leaver?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/01

The Common Fans bring you Episode 3 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Sam McKewon and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: Bo-liever or Bo-leaver? The crew looks at: The hiring of Bo "restored the House of Osborne," according to Sam McKewon. Pelini's fire was a welcome change from the more stoic Callahan, but it was evident from early on that his temper was fierce - and perhaps a detriment to the team. Pelini's early success -

01:33:46

Bo-liever or Bo-leaver?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/07/01

The Common Fans bring you Episode 3 of The Reckoning series.This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Sam McKewon and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: Bo-liever or Bo-leaver?The crew looks at: The hiring of Bo "restored the House of Osborne," according to Sam McKewon. Pelini's fire was a welcome change from the more stoic Callahan, but it was evident from early on that his temper was fierce - and perhaps a detriment to the team. Pelini's early success - two conference

01:16:32

Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/24

The Common Fans bring you Episode 2 of The Reckoning series.This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Mitch Sherman and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time?The crew looks at: The prolonged, messy coaching search that ultimately led to Callahan - Nebraska's fifth choice in the process - being hired. Upending tradition - installing the West Coast offense, moving away from the walk-on program, ignoring former players, and more. Callahan

01:16:32

Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/24

The Common Fans bring you Episode 2 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Mitch Sherman and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time? The crew looks at: The prolonged, messy coaching search that ultimately led to Callahan - Nebraska's fifth choice in the process - being hired. Upending tradition - installing the West Coast offense, moving away from the walk-on program, ignoring former players,

01:17:05

What if Nebraska Had Never Fired Frank Solich?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/17

The Common Fans launch The Reckoning - a series of episodes focused on the post-Tom Osborne era of Nebraska football. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Mike Babcock and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: What if Nebraska had never fired Frank Solich? The crew looks at: Osborne's promise to retire after the 1996 season. Was the hiring of Solich always a sure thing? Solich's support (or lack thereof) among the other assistants. The high points: 2001 win

01:17:05

What if Nebraska Had Never Fired Frank Solich?

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/17

00:35:56

The Reckoning: An In-Depth Look at the Post-Osborne...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/11

The Common Fans announce The Reckoning, a series of episodes looking back at the post-Tom Osborne era of Nebraska football. Beginning June 17, we will release one episode a week for six weeks, looking at the different coaching tenures, the highs and lows, the missteps, the what-ifs, and so much more (see below for the full schedule of episodes). Special thank you to Brandon Vogel of the Counter Read newsletter, who joined the Common Fans for all six episodes, and made

00:35:56

The Reckoning: An In-Depth Look at the Post-Osborne...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/11

The Common Fans announce The Reckoning, a series of episodes looking back at the post-Tom Osborne era of Nebraska football. Beginning June 17, we will release one episode a week for six weeks, looking at the different coaching tenures, the highs and lows, the missteps, the what-ifs, and so much more (see below for the full schedule of episodes).Special thank you to Brandon Vogel of the Counter Read newsletter, who joined the Common Fans for all six episodes, and made significant contributions to

00:51:56

The Five Most Annoying Coaches Nebraska Football Will...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/03

The Common Fans have a fun and hilarious discussion about the most annoying coaches the Husker football team will square off against in 2024. Some usual suspects (hint: certain border state rivals) make the list, along with some surprising ones as well. Make sure to let us know if you have any to add to the list by emailing us at commonfangbr@gmail.com. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@commonfangbr - the Common Fans will help you get your Husker

00:51:56

The Five Most Annoying Coaches Nebraska Football Will...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/06/03

01:06:46

2024 Nebraska Football Schedule Predictions...

Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Now that spring ball is behind us, the Common Fans take another look at this season’s schedule. Optimism is high. The Kool Aid is flowing. It’s time to believe in Nebraska football again.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@commonfangbr. The Common Fans will help you get your Husker football fix all offseason long as we roll toward kickoff on August 31. Thanks for listening as always, fellow Common Fans, and GBR for LIFE!

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