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Will Nebraska Finally Get the Badger Off Their Back?

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TJ Birkel

Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) tackles Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21 during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin safety Austin Brown (9) tackles Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson (21 during the first quarter of their game Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. / Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
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It’s another View from the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the latest Husker news and look ahead to Wisconsin.

  • Discussing Matt Rhule’s comments from the weekly press conference. 
  • With 105 man roster limits coming next season, Nebraska will have no choice but to cut players in the offseason. 
  • Rhule’s assessment of Dana Holgorsen’s offense. 
  • Comments about players not doing their jobs. 
  • Necessity of Nebraska getting to a bowl game. 
  • Re-hashing the multiple crazy plays that defined the USC game. 
  • Dana Holgorsen’s comments about poor WR blocking and RBs missing holes. 
  • Discussing belief vs. hope. 
  • Expanded role for Heinrich Haarberg?
  • Where does Nebraka fit in the playoff era of college football? What should the expectation be for Husker fans be year-in and year-out. 

Plus, looking ahead to Wisconsin.

  • Battle of the dysfunctional programs. 
  • Badgers have fired their OC and will call plays by committee. 
  • Head coach Luke Fickell feeling the urgency. 
  • Still time for Nebraska to flip the script on this season. 

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast.

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TJ Birkel
TJ BIRKEL

T.J. Birkel is the creator and co-host of the Common Fan Podcast, a Nebraska football podcast focused entirely on Husker football, all the time. We aim to create meaningful episodes and written commentary that fans like us will enjoy, infused with heavy doses of fun and frivolity. We work hard to cover the latest Husker news of the day; to provide insightful commentary and analysis on all things Husker football; and to bring unique stories and perspectives that may not be covered by the media but that Common Fans will enjoy. GBR for LIFE!

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