Husker Doc Talk

March has been a whirlwind month for the Nebraska athletic department, marked by significant changes at the helm. The departure of Trev Alberts, who left for a position at Texas A&M, came as a seismic shock to many - from those within the athletic department to the wider community of Nebraska and Husker fans nationwide. His move was swiftly followed by the announcement of Troy Dannen's appointment as the new Athletic Director, arriving from Washington, signaling a new era for Nebraska Athletics. The impact of Alberts's departure cannot be understated; it was a moment that reverberated across the state and amongst the Husker faithful far and wide. Yet, amidst this change, the mission remains unwavering for those at the heart of Husker Athletics: to forge a path of success on the playing fields and ensure financial robustness. By all accounts, Nebraska has managed to strike this balance well, fostering an environment of athletic and financial health. In this context of transformation and continuity, Doug Ew

During their special live episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, New Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen called into the show to talk about taking the job in Lincoln.  Dannen was hired as the Huskers' A.D. earlier in the day and when he called, his plane had just landed in Lincoln. The phone call is well over an hour into the episode so fast forward or better yet, listen to the entire episode. 

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Trev Alberts leaves Nebraska for Texas A&M. It is a move that almost nobody in Nebraska saw coming. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka talk about the move and the implications that led to it and what is next for the Nebraska athletic department. 

Join us for this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast, brought to you by BetFred Sports, as hosts Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka delve into the fascinating journey of Tony Veland. Beginning his career as a quarterback at Nebraska, Veland climbed the depth chart to earn the top spot before an injury sidelined him at the start of the 1993 season. Enter Tommie Frazier, and the rest is history. But Veland's story didn't end there. A natural athlete, he made a pivotal decision to switch to defense, a move that contributed to two consecutive national titles for the Huskers under the guidance of coach Tom Osborne. His talents didn't go unnoticed, leading to being drafted by the Denver Broncos and a subsequent Super Bowl victory. Despite facing adversity, including a gunshot wound in 2011, Veland's passion for football remains undiminished. In our interview, he shares personal anecdotes about his experiences on and off the field. Today, he imparts his knowledge as a coach for the Warren Academy, a youth development l

After a month off, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka are back in the basement for another episode of Doc Talk presented by BetFred Sports. Their guest is former Husker and original Pipeline member Brenden Stai. You can imagine what happens when two former teammates get together for drinks. To be clear, Brenden drinks seltzers, not beer, and explains why he had to make a lifestyle change despite owning a craft brewery. How did a California kid end up in Nebraska? The story is pretty crazy. Here's a hint: a simple poster in a weight room planted a seed of curiosity and a hard sell; some would call it a threat by Tom Osborne, who closed the deal for Stai, who was initially verbally committed to Arizona State.  Despite growing up in a rough California neighborhood and coming from a home where Brenden's mom and dad were divorced, his family was and is a big part of Brenden's journey to Nebraska, the pros, and back to Nebraska, where he is now the Assistant AD for Leadership Giving and Football Relations. You can

It's safe to say the glory years of Nebraska basketball were the Danny Nee Years. The 1993-94 team recently reunited at Pinnacle Bank Arena to celebrate the 1994 Big 8 Conference Tournament Championship. Bruce Chubick was a captain on that team and an All-Tournament team selection. Chubick started 67 games, scored 878 points, and had 618 rebounds for his Husker career.  Chubick is now the Head Coach at Omaha Central. He sits down with Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice on the latest edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports to discuss his time at Nebraska, disappointment with former Coach Tim Miles, and this year's team, which has a shot at returning to the NCAA Basketball Tournament.  This Podcast would not be possible without the support of the sponsors, so do us a favor and support them in return.  Betfred Sports: Fred is your guy when you want to bet. Now, get in on the No Sweat-First bet bonus. Your first qualifying bet of 20 Dollars or more will be matched with a Fred Bet up to One Hu

What do Kyle Peterson, Tiger Woods, and a beer keg have in common? You will find out by listening to the latest edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports. Kyle is gearing up for his duties on ESPN for the college baseball season, which starts in a month. He shares his insights on the Nebraska baseball team and the expectations under Head Coach Will Bolt. Also, what happens to the reputation of Big 10 Baseball with USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon coming into the league?  Kyle lives in Omaha, attended high school at Creighton Prep, pitched Stanford to the College World Series two times, and was a first-round draft pick of the Milwaukee Brewers. He's been with ESPN, providing college and MLB analysis since 2003.  This Podcast would not be possible without the support of the sponsors, so do us a favor and support them in return.  Betfred Sports: Fred is your guy when you want to bet. Now, get in on the No Sweat-First bet bonus. Your first qualifying bet of 20 Dollars or more will be matched wi

Wow! Just wow! On the first episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports of 2024 we Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka have Damon Benning in the basement. He did not disappoint. Open, honest, and vulnerable in a way we may have not heard before.  We spend a lot of time discussing the recruitment of his son, Caleb who has signed with the Huskers, but as you will hear, it was not an easy journey personally or professionally for Damon.  This is one of our longest podcasts ever, almost two-hours! Enjoy every minute of it!  This Podcast would not be possible without the support of the sponsors, so do us a favor and support them in return.  Betfred Sports: Fred is your guy when you want to bet. Now, get in on the No Sweat-First bet bonus. Your first qualifying bet of 20 Dollars or more will be matched with a Fred Bet up to One Hundred and Five Dollars if it loses. Use the promo code RUSH.  Connor Orr at Orr and Horgan Connor is a friend of the Podcast and a licensed Sports Agent in Nebraska. He work

Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice are back with another edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports. In episode 32, they say goodbye to 2023 and hello to the 2024 Nebraska football recruiting class led by Five Star Quarterback Dylan Raiola.  The episode takes an exciting turn when Travis and Dr. Rob get into a spirited discussion about Nebraska's five National Titles and if they are "theoretical" or "mythical" because the Huskers didn't win them under a playoff system. You might be surprised at who falls on each side of the fence.  This episode is the final Podcast of 2023. Thanks to all of you who have continued to support and listen to us. Dr. Rob and Travis will return in 2024 with their off-season interview series.  This Podcast would not be possible without the support of the sponsors, so do us a favor and support them in return.  Betfred Sports: Fred is your guy when you want to bet. Now, get in on the No Sweat-First bet bonus. Your first qualifying bet of 20 Dollars or more will be ma

Iowa 13 Nebraska 10. The season is over for the Huskers as they finish 5-7 on the season and fail to reach a bowl game for the seventh straight season. The reason Nebraska lost to the Hawkeyes is the same reason they lost their previous six games, turnovers. Three for the game and a crucial interception by Chubba Purdy in the last minute of the game that set up the game winning Iowa field goal as time expired.  On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports; Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive into the season ending loss and also discuss what is next for Nebraska. How does a team get over the hump in close games? How do the Huskers cut down on turnovers? Is Purdy the quarterback of the future and how do things change with the Big 10 landscape shifting in 2024?  It’s all discussed in this episode. Please support our podcast sponsors.  Betfred Sports: Fred is your guy when you want to bet. Now, get in on the No Sweat-First bet bonus.Your first qualifying bet of 20 Dollars or more will

Another close game, another close loss for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The latest setback was a 24-17 overtime loss at Wisconsin. Nebraska has now lost three in a row. It is 5-6 on the season and needs a win against Iowa on Black Friday to become college football bowl-eligible. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and former Husker offensive lineman Dr. Rob Zatechka dive deep into the loss to the Badgers.  Why didn’t the Huskers go for the win on the last drive of regulation? How did Chubba Purdy stack up as the starting quarterback, and is he the quarterback of the future for the Big Red?  Up next for Nebraska, a Black Friday game against Iowa. The Hawkeyes are 9-2 on the season and have wrapped up the Big 10 West Division Championship. One thing is for sure: you can expect a close game with the Hawkeyes. All but one of Iowa’s division wins have been one-score games. Nebraska will be looking for its second straight win over the Hawks. Nebraska Athletic Director Tr

Nebraska had five turnovers: four interceptions and one fumble. Nebraska lost to Maryland 13-10.  On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive deep into the latest Huskers' loss. Time is running out for Nebraska to become bowl-eligible. Can the turnover problem be fixed in the final two games?  Who should start at quarterback for Nebraska this week against Wisconsin? Dr. Rob makes his pick. He also addresses the criticism of Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield. Fans want him fired. Rob? Listen and find out. Also, listener and viewer questions and our thoughts on the Jim Harbaugh suspension and the Jimbo Fisher firing at Texas A&M. Buy the 4th and 1 is why God Created Fullbacks t-shirt by clicking HERE.  Also, get your tickets now for the Owen Justice Album release show on December 15 by clicking HERE.  Please support our sponsors: Betfred Sports: Fred is your guy when you want to bet. Now, get in on the No Sweat-First bet bonus. Use the

Just like ugly wins count, ugly losses hurt. The Huskers lost ugly to Michigan State 20-17. Another typical Nebraska performance. Poor passing, three turnovers, and a decent run game. The Huskers were also the victims of poor officiating, but that's not the reason they lost the game. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss take a deep into the loss that drops Nebraska to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the Big 10. Despite the loss, Nebraska STILL has a decent shot at winning the Big 10 West Division. Dr. Rob and Travis break down what is left for Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as all four are still in the hunt.  At the beginning of the show we touch based with producer Owen Justice and his album release show on December 15. You can purchase tickets to the concert by clicking HERE.  Please support our Sponsors! Without them, this podcast would not be possible.  BetFred Sportsbook Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More

No matter how you look at it, ugly wins count! Nebraska has now won three straight games and one of our teams with 3-2 records in the Big 10 West Division. Yes, Nebraska controls its own destiny. In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive deep into Nebraska's 31-14 win over Purdue. A win that looks more convincing than it actually was. Turnovers continue to be a problem for the Huskers, as they gave the ball away four times against the Boilermakers.  Because of injuries, Nebraska started a new offensive line. What are Dr. Rob's thoughts on their performance? Find out by listening.  Also, the Big 10 West is up for grasp. What team or teams have the best chance to get to Indianapolis?  Please support our Sponsors! Without them, this podcast would not be possible.  BetFred Sportsbook Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More Bets. Right now, get your bet back if your team loses in overtime. Sign up today with Betfred, place any be

Nebraska 17 Northwestern 9. Was it pretty, no. Is it a win? Yes!  On this edition of the Doc Talk podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss at length the Huskers win over the Wildcats. What does this victory mean put Nebraska into the drivers seat of the West Division of the Big 10 Conference? Speaking of the Big 10 West, how bad is this division? Spoiler alert, really bad!  Also, we discuss the call that cost Iowa the game against Minnesota, Michigan stealing signs, and Michigan State continues to screw up on so many levels. Enjoy the show.  Please support our Sponsors! Without them, this podcast would not be possible.  BetFred Sportsbook Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More Bets. Right now, get your bet back if your team loses in overtime. When you bet on a player to score first, you get double the price if they score twice. New customers can get more than one thousand dollars in bonuses. Betfred is the Bonus King! Terms and conditions apply. Must

The Huskers are mid-way through the first season of the Matt Rhule era at Nebraska. How is he doing? On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka gives his assessment of Coach Rhule through his first six games of leading the Nebraska program.  Also, did the bye week come at a good time for the  Huskers? Dr. Rob and Travis Justice discuss the upsides and the downsides of taking a week off.  Husker commit Carter Nelson took a visit to Notre Dame. Why? There are plenty of reasons, and Dr. Rob says it's not necessarily a bad thing. Please support our Sponsors! Without them, this podcast would not be possible.  BetFred Sportsbook Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More Bets. Right now, get your bet back if your team loses in overtime. When you bet on a player to score first, you get double the price if they score twice. New customers can get more than one thousand dollars in bonuses. Betfred is the Bonus King! Terms and conditions apply. Must be twenty-one

Nebraska may be taking a week off (bye) but the Doc Talk podcast presented by BetFred Sports dose not. On this episode Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive in deep into the futility of the Big 10 West Division. Sure Nebraska has a legitimate shot at six or seven wins, but what does that really mean?  Also, the Big 10 has released the future schedules for the 2024-228 seasons. There's no hiding the fact that the Huskers will face some stiff conference competition in the future. Some fans the the the Big 10 did the Huskers no favors. However, Dr. Rob sees things differently. He explains in greater detail in this episode.  Please support our Sponsors! Without them, this podcast would not be possible.  BetFred Sportsbook Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More Bets. Right now, get your bet back if your team loses in overtime. When you bet on a player to score first, you get double the price if they score twice. New customers can get more than one thousand dollars in bonuses. Betfred is the B

This edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BefFred Sports is a replay of the live show Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice did immediately after the game on YouTube.  Nebraska improved to 3-2 on the season with a 20-7 win over the Illini. The Huskers have a bye next week. Please support our Sponsors! Without them, this podcast would not be possible.  BetFred Sportsbook Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More Bets. Right now, get your bet back if your team loses in overtime. When you bet on a player to score first, you get double the price if they score twice. New customers can get more than one thousand dollars in bonuses. Betfred is the Bonus King! Terms and conditions apply. Must be twenty-one plus. Wagers are only accepted in the states where BetFred is doing business. You can find those at betfredsports.com. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred bets off. Connor Orr at Orr and Horgan Connor is a friend of the Podcast and a licensed Sports Agent in the state of Nebraska. He work

Anytime Joe Moglia wants to come on the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, he's more than welcome. Our conversations are always interesting, informative, and enlightening. Joe stopped by the basement studio, and he did not disappoint. So many football, business, and live lessons learned here. Joe tells us about a recent conversation with UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly, which solves revenue sharing, NIL, and transfer portal and kicks the NCAA to the curb. Joe also hired former Nebraska assistant coach and Offensive Coordinator Tim Beck as the Head Coach at Coastal Carolina. Hell tells us why he hired Tim and the model he uses for negotiating contracts and buy-outs.   Lots of great advice in this episode that you can use in your life or business every day.  BetFred Sports Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More Bets. Right now, get your bet back if your team loses in overtime. When you bet on a player to score first, you get double the price if they score twice. New customers can get mo