Common Fan

Common Fan

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

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Ranking the West Coast Teams Joining the Big Ten 22/08/2024

Ranking the West Coast Teams Joining the Big Ten

Ranking the West Coast Teams Joining the Big Ten It's a brave new world, isn't it? When Nebraska joined the Big Ten, it was a bit odd to some fans, but at least felt like something of a good fit, from the stan

Does Nebraska’s Offense Have As Many Weapons As We Think It Does? 22/08/2024

Does Nebraska’s Offense Have As Many Weapons As We Think It Does?

Does Nebraska’s Offense Have As Many Weapons As We Think It Does? It’s that time of year. Fall camp is well underway. All Common Fans are frothing at the mouth, desperate for football season to get here and clinging to any and

Adam Carriker Talks Blackshirts, Big Red Expectations, and Husker Memories with The Common Fans 19/08/2024

Adam Carriker Talks Blackshirts, Big Red Expectations, and Husker Memories with The Common Fans

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Nebraska football Hall of Famer Adam Carriker hangs out with the Common Fans to discuss the latest developments with the Husker football team, including:

*The recent "this is why we lose" video of Coach Rhule addressing the team during practice, and the subsequent decision to close practice to media and guests.

*How Tony White flipped the defense in year one, and whether we can expect the Blackshirts to be even better in 2024.

*Adam's favorite player on the defense, along with the player he expects to make the biggest jump this season.

*Expectations for 2024: have we reached the point where 6-6 will be a disappointment to most fans? What's a reasonable expectation for this year's team?

*How players manage the grind of fall camp.

*Adam's favorite Husker memories, including calling out a certain Nebraska quarterback and challenging him to a throwing contest.

*Adam's ability to throw a football more than 80 yards leading the Callahan staff to discussing whether or not they might want him to be their quarterback in Hail Mary situations.

And much more!

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Adam Carriker Talks Blackshirts, Big Red Expectations, and Husker Memories with The Common Fans Nebraska football Hall of Famer Adam Carriker hangs out with the Common Fans to discuss the latest developments with the Husker football team, including:- Th...

Why Will 2024 Be Different Than 2019 for Nebraska Football? 12/08/2024

Why Will 2024 Be Different Than 2019 for Nebraska Football?

Josh Peterson joins the Common Fans to look at the similarities between the 2024 Huskers and the 2019 Huskers:

*Popular Head Coach heading into Year 2
*Young, dynamic QB expected to be a difference-maker
*Local and national media hype surrounding the team
*Belief in an improved culture and a team expected to make a big jump

The crew dissects the reasons the 2024 Nebraska football team can and should avoid the disappointment of the 2019 team, as well as some potential pitfalls:

*Defense, defense, defense
*Dylan Raiola
*Better playmakers, and more of them
*Can the 3rd down defense improve?
*Is the QB room depth a concern?
*Should we believe this offense can figure it out?

And so much more.

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Why Will 2024 Be Different Than 2019 for Nebraska Football? Josh Peterson joins the Common Fans to look at the similarities between the 2024 Huskers and the 2019 Huskers: *Popular Head Coach heading into Year 2*Young,...

07/08/2024

Come for the Husker football nostalgia. Stay for the story about Lyell Bremser getting locked in the bathroom 30 seconds before kickoff.

Kent Pavelka Talks Husker Football Glory Days, Husker Hoops with the Common Fans 05/08/2024

Kent Pavelka Talks Husker Football Glory Days, Husker Hoops with the Common Fans

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

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Kent Pavelka Talks Husker Football Glory Days, Husker Hoops with the Common Fans 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 g...

Wrapping Up The Reckoning and Looking to 2024 01/08/2024

Latest Common Fan newsletter: Wrapping up The Reckoning and Looking to 2024.

Lots more to come, Common Fans. Subscribe now (it's free), for Nebraska football will be played this very month!

Wrapping Up The Reckoning and Looking to 2024 One month from today, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will play a game of American football. One month, Common Fans. I can almost smell the Fairbury hot dogs and see the perfectly-placed Dylan Raiola touchdown passes. We’re almost there.  

The Legendary Tim Brando Joins the Common Fans to Talk Huskers, Rhule, and His Incredible Career 29/07/2024

The Legendary Tim Brando Joins the Common Fans to Talk Huskers, Rhule, and His Incredible Career

*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 also shares incredible stories from his time in the early days of SportsCenter, to mentoring young broadcasters like Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Brady Quinn, to getting paid $300 for his very first broadcast in 1985.

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The Legendary Tim Brando Joins the Common Fans to Talk Huskers, Rhule, and His Incredible Career - 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 ...

The Promise of Matt Rhule 25/07/2024

Latest Common Fan Newsletter: The Promise of Matt Rhule

It was out yesterday morning, and then Coach Rhule reinforced our optimism at B1G Media Days later in the day.

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The Promise of Matt Rhule Turnovers. After all the talk about coaches over the last month, after all the kicking of tires and looking under rocks to try to figure out what’s gone wrong and what could have been different for Nebraska football since Tom Osborne retired, the first thing Mike’l Severe brought up as the main ...

Homepage - CarrikerChronicles.com 17/07/2024

Hey Common Fans - excited to announce that the Common Fan podcast and newsletter are now part of Carrikers Crew at https://carrikerchronicles.com

Thanks to Adam Carriker for the partnership!

As we head into football season, there are more ways than ever to feed the addiction!

Homepage - CarrikerChronicles.com SITE SPONSORS Latest CARRIKER CHRONICLES VIDEO Latest In Carriker Crew Videos July 10, 2024Huskers Score BIG Transfer | Is Ceyair Wright CB1 or CB2 Material? – Nebraska Football Podcast Nebraska Football and Matt Rhule have had a wild past couple weeks. We have reviewed and formulated our opi...

How in the World Did Scott Frost Not Work at Nebraska? 15/07/2024

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

The Reckoning: Episode 5

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 complementary football.
*Struggles to get over the hump in close games.
*So many what-ifs. So many struggles.
*The COVID season.
*Reports of being late to practice, not calling recruits, lack of focus on details.
*How much do fans have a right to know?
*The weight of trying to get it right.
*And so much more.

Special thanks to Brandon Vogel of the Counter Read for joining the Common Fans for all of The Reckoning episodes. Make sure to check out www.counterread.com for Brandon's excellent coverage of Nebraska football, college football, and other Nebraska sports.

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

Defending the Greatness of Nebraska Football 12/07/2024

Defending the Greatness of Nebraska Football
Why Andy Staples is Flat Out Wrong

Defending the Greatness of Nebraska Football Andy Staples is Flat Out Wrong

Was Mike Riley the Biggest Miss of the Post-Osborne Era? 09/07/2024

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Was Mike Riley the Biggest Miss of the Post-Osborne Era? Four days. That’s how long it took Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst to announce the hire of Mike Riley after he fired Bo Pelini. Four days. You’re the Athletic Director at one of the most accomplished, prestigious football schools in all the land. You fire a coach who played for three conference...

Was Mike Riley the Biggest Miss of the Post-Osborne Era? 08/07/2024

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

The Reckoning: Episode 4

The Common Fans bring you Episode 4 of The Reckoning series. This episode, featuring long time Nebraska reporters Brian Christopherson and Brandon Vogel, focuses on the question: Was Mike Riley the Biggest Miss of the Post-Osborne Era?

The crew looks at:

*The very brief coaching search by then Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst as he quickly zeroed in on Riley.

*The challenging environment Riley walked into - a divided locker room, extremely high expectations, and the demand to win right away.

*The 2016 season, when the Huskers got out to a 7-0 start and were ranked in the top 10 before the bottom fell out.

*The forced firing of Mark Banker, Riley's longtime friend and defensive coordinator, and the installation of Bob Diaco as DC.

*The Riley team's recruiting efforts: Calibraska, Friday Night Lights, and more.

*Biggest wins of the Riley era, including the 2015 Michigan State game and the 2016 Oregon game.

*The major turning points: the end of the 2016 season, and ultimately, the 2017 loss to Northern Illinois.

*In the end, Riley was not the right fit for Nebraska, at a time when the Big Red really needed to get it right.

Special thanks to Brandon Vogel of the Counter Read for joining the Common Fans for all of The Reckoning episodes. Make sure to check out www.counterread.com for Brandon's excellent coverage of Nebraska football, college football, and other Nebraska sports.

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

Bo-liever or Bo-leaver? 02/07/2024

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Bo-liever or Bo-leaver? To this day, the firing of Bo Pelini probably divides the Husker fan base more than any other decision of the post-Osborne era. It’s not a stretch to argue Pelini’s tenure was a success: he never won fewer than 9 games in a season; his teams played in three conference championship games; and, he...

02/07/2024

If you had to sum up the Pelini era in 30 seconds, there might be no better example than this story from Sam McKewon.

Bo-liever or Bo-leaver? 01/07/2024

Bo-liever or Bo-leaver?

The Reckoning: Episode 3

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 championship game appearances in his first three years - contrasted with the volatile and, at times, dysfunctional way he ran the team.

*Two massive turning points in the middle of Bo's tenure: Nebraska's move to the Big 10, and the unexpected blowout loss against Wisconsin in the 2012 Big 10 championship game.

*The impact of Shawn Eichorst coming in as Athletic Director in 2012.

*The infamous tape after the 2013 UCLA game.

*The 2014 Wisconsin game that sealed his fate.

And much, much more.

Special thanks to Brandon Vogel of the Counter Read for joining the Common Fans for all of The Reckoning episodes. Make sure to check out www.counterread.com for Brandon's excellent coverage of Nebraska football, college football, and other Nebraska sports.

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Bo-liever or Bo-leaver? 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 t...

27/06/2024

"This isn’t even really about Callahan. This is about who we are as a program. It’s about acting like the conference championship winning, national championship winning, putting-a-brick-through-the-other-guy’s-windshield program we were for decades. Yeah that’s right, 9-3 isn’t good enough for us. This is a championship program with championship expectations. All Common Fans can get behind that. We should never lose that mindset. But then we go and hire an obscure coach who has never won anything at the college level! And it wouldn’t be the last time! It’s infuriating. It’s dumbfounding. It’s hard to believe."

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26/06/2024
Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time? 24/06/2024

Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time?

The Reckoning: Episode 2

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 took the Huskers to the Big 12 title game in 2006, before it all fell apart just one season later. Was he one good defensive coordinator away from putting it all together at Nebraska?

*Callahan went 5-6 in year 1; Matt Rhule went 5-7 in his first year. If Rhule goes 8-4 in year 2 and wins a bowl game, and then goes 9–3 and plays for the conference championship in year 3 (identical to Callahan), would he survive a 5-7 season in year 4?

Special thanks to Brandon Vogel of the Counter Read for joining the Common Fans for all of The Reckoning episodes. Make sure to check out www.counterread.com for Brandon's excellent coverage of Nebraska football, college football, and other Nebraska sports.

And make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/.

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Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time? 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...

New Post 20/06/2024

Hey Common Fans - check out our first ever newsletter! We're planning to put out written articles, commentary, and analysis on a regular basis (and it's free!). One more way to feed the addiction.

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New Post Man, we had it good for a long time, didn’t we? For those Husker fans whose minds consistently wander back to Nebraska football while driving along I-80, or watching the kids chase fireflies on a summer evening, this has likely crossed the mind a few times. We were spoiled beyond belief by the suc...

19/06/2024

Could Frank Solich have gotten back to competing for national championships?

18/06/2024

3 different ADs firing head football coaches within their first 12 months on the job? Not good.

What if Nebraska Had Never Fired Frank Solich? 17/06/2024

What if Nebraska Had Never Fired Frank Solich?

The Reckoning: Episode 1

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 over Oklahoma, 1999 Big 12 championship game, and more.
*2002 - first season without 9 wins since 1968, and first time without a winning record since 1961.
*Did the majority of Husker fans side with Pederson after the firing of Solich?
*The next-to-impossible task of following not one, but two hall of fame coaches.
*What would have been good enough for Nebraska fans? Were the Huskers always bound to fire a 9-win coach?
*Could Frank Solich have gotten Nebraska back to winning conference championships and competing for national championships?

Special guest Brandon Vogel joins the Common Fans for all of The Reckoning episodes, and the featured guest for this episode is Mike Babcock. Make sure to check out the Counter Read at www.counterread.com for Brandon's excellent coverage of Nebraska football, college football, and other Nebraska sports.

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What if Nebraska Had Never Fired Frank Solich? 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 Nebra...

The Reckoning: An In-Depth Look at the Post-Osborne Era of Nebraska Football 11/06/2024

Episode #50 - The Reckoning: An In-Depth Look at the Post-Osborne Era of Nebraska Football

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 this series. Make sure to subscribe to his newsletter at www.counterread.com. Brandon is a fantastic source for all college football fanatics, and a friend of the Common Fan.

In addition to Brandon, six different members of the Nebraska media - one per episode - joined us for an in-depth discussion of the era being examined. These episodes will make you think, make you laugh, possibly make you cry, and hopefully, they'll be somewhat therapeutic after all Husker Nation has been through.

We believe we are at the dawn of a new era of greatness for Nebraska football. But sometimes you have to look back before you can move forward.

The Reckoning

June 17 - What if Nebraska Had Never Fired Frank Solich?

June 24 - Would Bill Callahan Have Worked with More Time?

July 1 - Bo-liever or Bo-leaver?

July 8 - Was Mike Riley the Biggest Miss of the Post-Osborne Era?

July 15 - How in the World Did Scott Frost Not Work at Nebraska?

July 22 - The Promise of Matt Rhule

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The Reckoning: An In-Depth Look at the Post-Osborne Era of Nebraska Football 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 releas...

The Five Most Annoying Coaches Nebraska Football Will Face in 2024 03/06/2024

Episode #49 - The Five Most Annoying Coaches Nebraska Football Will Face in 2024

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 [email protected].

Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ - 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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The Five Most Annoying Coaches Nebraska Football Will Face in 2024 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 susp...

2024 Nebraska Football Schedule Predictions Post-Spring Ball 21/05/2024

Episode #48 - 2024 Nebraska Football Schedule Predictions Post-Spring Ball

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.

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Thanks for listening as always, fellow Common Fans, and GBR for LIFE!

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2024 Nebraska Football Schedule Predictions Post-Spring Ball 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 be...

Funny Man, Husker Fan Austin Schultz Joins the Common Fans 13/05/2024

Episode #47 - Funny Man, Husker Fan Austin Schultz Joins the Common Fans

Fellow Husker fanatic Austin Schultz joins the Common Fans. The boys talk Husker football fandom, most important games on the 2024 schedule, hope for Dylan Raiola, and more. They also get into the back story behind Austin's videos, favorite baseball movies, favorite Nebraska food chains, and all sorts of fun and frivolity.

Austin was the state of Nebraska's 2017 Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball, an All American baseball player for Kentucky, and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2021 MLB draft. More recently, he has developed a large social media following for his hilarious videos depicting over zealous baseball coaches and parents, over-the-top drills, and much more.

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Funny Man, Husker Fan Austin Schultz Joins the Common Fans Fellow Husker fanatic Austin Schultz joins the Common Fans. The boys talk Husker football fandom, most important games on the 2024 schedule, hope for Dylan R...

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