Ep. 18 - Final Four Preview!

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Ep. 18 - Final Four Preview!

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Dec 14, 2023

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The Final Four is upon us, and Jeff and Lincoln break down Nebraska's national semifinal opponent Pittsburgh. Plus, the guys look at the other Final Four storylines with Dan Gillman, co-host of the "Six Rotations" podcast. Also, which Huskers earned All-American honors, and why are there still so few upsets in college volleyball?

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Dec 14, 2023

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Titles in the series (18)

Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more.

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Hoosier Hypertension! Nebraska survives Purdue and Indiana: Lincoln and Jeff break down Nebraska's white-knuckle wins at Purdue and Indiana. Plus, a conversation with VolleyballMag.com's Lee Feinswog about how the game is getting bigger and stronger. How can Jordan Larson make a difference as an assistant coach...and how could it go poorly? And Sunday upsets! by Volleyball State
73 min listen
Pure MEH-chigan: Nebraska overcomes two slow starts against Michigan State and Michigan to remain undefeated. A conversation with Scott Kneifl, head coach of the Division II top-ranked Wayne State Wildcats. Minnesota boards the Struggle Bus, Stanford gets a huge road win, and a look at NU's upcoming matches with Michigan State (again) and Penn State. by Volleyball State
76 min listen
Huskers beat Stanford and Kentucky to go to 9-0: Nebraska makes a statement with a 3-1 win at No. 5 Stanford, then holds off a feisty Kentucky team despite being down two injured starters. Plus, is the Big Ten down this year? Why are all of these attendance records falling? And, we set up the opening weekend of conference play where Nebraska hosts Ohio State and Minnesota. by Volleyball State
61 min listen
The nation's last unbeaten team: Nebraska stays undefeated with sweeps of Maryland and Rutgers, but upsets shake up the top 10. A look at the conference leaders around the country, and a talk with BTN producer Sue Maryott about the growth of volleyball on TV. by Volleyball State
76 min listen
Upon Further Review, Nebraska stuns No. 1 Wisconsin: Nebraska rallies for an electric five-set win over No. 1 Wisconsin to move to the top of the Big Ten standings. Jeff and Lincoln break down the match, which was a testament to the Huskers' resilience. Plus, we talk with Husker volleyball radio color analyst Lauren Cook West about this year's team, Merritt Beason's caring, Bergan Reilly's setting, and how John Cook has gone soft. by Volleyball State
98 min listen
Ep. 12 - Big Ten Champs: Nebraska clinches the Big Ten title with two wins and another Wisconsin loss. Lincoln & Jeff set up the final regular season weekend and answer 'Would a loss before the NCAA Tournament actually be GOOD for Nebraska?' Plus, an interview with John Mabry on his book 'Nebraska Volleyball: The Origin Story,' and which conference races come down to the final week by Volleyball State
82 min listen
Bease Mode! Huskers reverse sweep Penn State: No. 1 Nebraska saves it's undefeated record with a comeback from 0-2 down at Penn State led by Merritt Beason's heroics. Plus a look at first-year NCAA coaches and a chat with Shelton Collier, coach of the Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska's first pro volleyball franchise. by Volleyball State
76 min listen
Ep. 15 - On to the Sweet 16: Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening round wins over Long Island and Missouri, moving the Huskers to the Sweet 16 (2:35). How do Nebraska's outside hitter duo stack up to the other title contenders (19:00)? Who else is coming to Lincoln for the regional rounds (22:50). An interview with Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth (27:50) on the Bluejays' return to the Sweet 16 and supporting more women head coaches. Looking at the Madison regional (47:00), the Pittsburgh regional (50:19), and the Stanford regional (52:57). Plus, Wayne State reaches the Division II Elite Eight with a big win over Concordia-St. Paul (57:09). by Volleyball State
58 min listen
Ep. 14 - BONUS: NCAA Predictions: We get you ready for Nebraska's NCAA tourney run with a look at the previous times NU has been a No. 1 seed (4:45), an interview with Husker assistant coach Kelly Hunter (21:20). We preview Nebraska's first round opponent Long Island (50:40) and likely 2nd round foe Missouri (57:15). Finally we break our own rule and get into the prediction business with our picks for Big Ten honors (1:05:25) and the Final Four/national champion (1:19:00). by Volleyball State
90 min listen
Let The Middles Eat!: Nebraska sweats out tight wins over Northwestern and Illinois to move within sight of the Big Ten title. Jeff & Lincoln interview Husker assistant coach Jaylen Reyes on NU's recruiting class, recruiting in the NIL/portal era and more, plus conference races are coming down to the wire, and a look ahead to Nebraska's matches with Michigan and Iowa. by Volleyball State
97 min listen
Ep 17 - Final Four Bound: Nebraska is headed to the Final Four! Lincoln and Jeff recap the Huskers’ Sweet 16 win over Georgia Tech (3:10) and hawgfight in the Elite 8 over Arkansas (10:10). The guys welcome back volleyball broadcaster Emily Ehman, who was on the call of Wisconsin’s regional final win over Oregon (30:35). We ask Emily if Wisconsin seems like the team to beat this week in Tampa, and talk how a pair of freshman setters have led their teams to the Final Four. Recap of the other regional finals: Louisville/Pitt (53:50), Oregon/Wisconsin (59:30), and Texas/Stanford (1:02:00). by Volleyball State
70 min listen
Ep. 16 - Sweet 16 Preview Show: Can Nebraska make it to the Final Four this weekend? Lincoln and Jeff pose some burning questions NU will need to answer in order to advance (3:35). Volleyball Magazine publisher Lee Feinswog is back to preview each of the other three regional site matchups and gives his picks (21:00). Then, we dive deep on each of the three teams in Lincoln for the regional starting with Georgia Tech (44:30), Kentucky (52:00) and Arkansas (57:15) by Volleyball State
72 min listen
Nebraska's Pro Volleyball Debut: Another historic night for the sport as the Pro Volleyball Federation debuts in Omaha. Lincoln talks with Supernovas' outside hitter Jess Lansman about her surprising road back to the court. The guys also look at more Nebraska transfer portal news and talk volleyball economics. by Volleyball State
91 min listen
Ep. 21 - 2023 Season Review: The dust (and tears) of the national final match have cleared. Lincoln and Jeff take a look back at Nebraska's 2023 season - players of the year and top moments - plus look at questions for 2024. The transfer portal has already taketh away...will it also giveth to John Cook? And how you can help shape the next chapter of Volleyball State. Listen to this one on your holiday drives! by Volleyball State
93 min listen
Ep. 18 - Final Four Preview!: The Final Four is upon us, and Jeff and Lincoln break down Nebraska's national semifinal opponent Pittsburgh. Plus, the guys look at the other Final Four storylines with Dan Gillman, co-host of the "Six Rotations" podcast. Also, which Huskers earned All-American honors, and why are there still so few upsets in college volleyball? by Volleyball State
74 min listen
Ep. 19 - National Championship preview show!: Well, well, well, Nebraska has moved on to the NCAA championship match with a sweep of Pittsburgh in Thursday's national semifinal. Jeff & Lincoln recap the Huskers' big win plus break down the match-ups in the national title match against old friend Texas with Lauren Cook West of the Husker Radio Network. by Volleyball State
80 min listen
Ep. 20 - Broom Service. Texas sweeps Nebraska for the NCAA championship: Lincoln and Jeff stay up late Sunday to recap Texas' dominating sweep of Nebraska for the national title. How did the Longhorns serve the Huskers into the Atlantic Ocean? How did our pregame predictions fare? Which of NU's season-long concerns popped up at the worst possible time by Volleyball State
49 min listen
Ep. 22 - The Transfer Portal Spectacular: Transfers are reshaping rosters across college volleyball now that the 2023 season is over. Lincoln & Jeff talk Nebraska's addition of Minnesota outside hitter Taylor Landfair, as well as Husker departures. What are the risks of recruiting transfers? Plus, we look at the moral debate surrounding the portal and accusations of tampering within the college volleyball community. We also look at the Omaha Supernovas' roster with the debut season of the Pro Volleyball Federation in late January and talk about incoming Husker freshman Skyler Pierce's MVP showing at the Under Armor All-American match by Volleyball State
80 min listen

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Nebraska's Pro Volleyball Debut: Another historic night for the sport as the Pro Volleyball Federation debuts in Omaha. Lincoln talks with Supernovas' outside hitter Jess Lansman about her surprising road back to the court. The guys also look at more Nebraska transfer portal news and talk volleyball economics. by Volleyball State
91 min listen
Ep. 22 - The Transfer Portal Spectacular: Transfers are reshaping rosters across college volleyball now that the 2023 season is over. Lincoln & Jeff talk Nebraska's addition of Minnesota outside hitter Taylor Landfair, as well as Husker departures. What are the risks of recruiting transfers? Plus, we look at the moral debate surrounding the portal and accusations of tampering within the college volleyball community. We also look at the Omaha Supernovas' roster with the debut season of the Pro Volleyball Federation in late January and talk about incoming Husker freshman Skyler Pierce's MVP showing at the Under Armor All-American match by Volleyball State
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Ep. 21 - 2023 Season Review: The dust (and tears) of the national final match have cleared. Lincoln and Jeff take a look back at Nebraska's 2023 season - players of the year and top moments - plus look at questions for 2024. The transfer portal has already taketh away...will it also giveth to John Cook? And how you can help shape the next chapter of Volleyball State. Listen to this one on your holiday drives! by Volleyball State
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Ep. 20 - Broom Service. Texas sweeps Nebraska for the NCAA championship: Lincoln and Jeff stay up late Sunday to recap Texas' dominating sweep of Nebraska for the national title. How did the Longhorns serve the Huskers into the Atlantic Ocean? How did our pregame predictions fare? Which of NU's season-long concerns popped up at the worst possible time by Volleyball State
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Ep. 19 - National Championship preview show!: Well, well, well, Nebraska has moved on to the NCAA championship match with a sweep of Pittsburgh in Thursday's national semifinal. Jeff & Lincoln recap the Huskers' big win plus break down the match-ups in the national title match against old friend Texas with Lauren Cook West of the Husker Radio Network. by Volleyball State
80 min listen
Ep 17 - Final Four Bound: Nebraska is headed to the Final Four! Lincoln and Jeff recap the Huskers’ Sweet 16 win over Georgia Tech (3:10) and hawgfight in the Elite 8 over Arkansas (10:10). The guys welcome back volleyball broadcaster Emily Ehman, who was on the call of Wisconsin’s regional final win over Oregon (30:35). We ask Emily if Wisconsin seems like the team to beat this week in Tampa, and talk how a pair of freshman setters have led their teams to the Final Four. Recap of the other regional finals: Louisville/Pitt (53:50), Oregon/Wisconsin (59:30), and Texas/Stanford (1:02:00). by Volleyball State
70 min listen
Ep. 16 - Sweet 16 Preview Show: Can Nebraska make it to the Final Four this weekend? Lincoln and Jeff pose some burning questions NU will need to answer in order to advance (3:35). Volleyball Magazine publisher Lee Feinswog is back to preview each of the other three regional site matchups and gives his picks (21:00). Then, we dive deep on each of the three teams in Lincoln for the regional starting with Georgia Tech (44:30), Kentucky (52:00) and Arkansas (57:15) by Volleyball State
72 min listen
Ep. 15 - On to the Sweet 16: Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening round wins over Long Island and Missouri, moving the Huskers to the Sweet 16 (2:35). How do Nebraska's outside hitter duo stack up to the other title contenders (19:00)? Who else is coming to Lincoln for the regional rounds (22:50). An interview with Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth (27:50) on the Bluejays' return to the Sweet 16 and supporting more women head coaches. Looking at the Madison regional (47:00), the Pittsburgh regional (50:19), and the Stanford regional (52:57). Plus, Wayne State reaches the Division II Elite Eight with a big win over Concordia-St. Paul (57:09). by Volleyball State
58 min listen
Ep. 14 - BONUS: NCAA Predictions: We get you ready for Nebraska's NCAA tourney run with a look at the previous times NU has been a No. 1 seed (4:45), an interview with Husker assistant coach Kelly Hunter (21:20). We preview Nebraska's first round opponent Long Island (50:40) and likely 2nd round foe Missouri (57:15). Finally we break our own rule and get into the prediction business with our picks for Big Ten honors (1:05:25) and the Final Four/national champion (1:19:00). by Volleyball State
90 min listen
Ep. 12 - Big Ten Champs: Nebraska clinches the Big Ten title with two wins and another Wisconsin loss. Lincoln & Jeff set up the final regular season weekend and answer 'Would a loss before the NCAA Tournament actually be GOOD for Nebraska?' Plus, an interview with John Mabry on his book 'Nebraska Volleyball: The Origin Story,' and which conference races come down to the final week by Volleyball State
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Let The Middles Eat!: Nebraska sweats out tight wins over Northwestern and Illinois to move within sight of the Big Ten title. Jeff & Lincoln interview Husker assistant coach Jaylen Reyes on NU's recruiting class, recruiting in the NIL/portal era and more, plus conference races are coming down to the wire, and a look ahead to Nebraska's matches with Michigan and Iowa. by Volleyball State
97 min listen
Bease Mode! Huskers reverse sweep Penn State: No. 1 Nebraska saves it's undefeated record with a comeback from 0-2 down at Penn State led by Merritt Beason's heroics. Plus a look at first-year NCAA coaches and a chat with Shelton Collier, coach of the Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska's first pro volleyball franchise. by Volleyball State
76 min listen
The nation's last unbeaten team: Nebraska stays undefeated with sweeps of Maryland and Rutgers, but upsets shake up the top 10. A look at the conference leaders around the country, and a talk with BTN producer Sue Maryott about the growth of volleyball on TV. by Volleyball State
76 min listen
Upon Further Review, Nebraska stuns No. 1 Wisconsin: Nebraska rallies for an electric five-set win over No. 1 Wisconsin to move to the top of the Big Ten standings. Jeff and Lincoln break down the match, which was a testament to the Huskers' resilience. Plus, we talk with Husker volleyball radio color analyst Lauren Cook West about this year's team, Merritt Beason's caring, Bergan Reilly's setting, and how John Cook has gone soft. by Volleyball State
98 min listen
Pure MEH-chigan: Nebraska overcomes two slow starts against Michigan State and Michigan to remain undefeated. A conversation with Scott Kneifl, head coach of the Division II top-ranked Wayne State Wildcats. Minnesota boards the Struggle Bus, Stanford gets a huge road win, and a look at NU's upcoming matches with Michigan State (again) and Penn State. by Volleyball State
76 min listen
Hoosier Hypertension! Nebraska survives Purdue and Indiana: Lincoln and Jeff break down Nebraska's white-knuckle wins at Purdue and Indiana. Plus, a conversation with VolleyballMag.com's Lee Feinswog about how the game is getting bigger and stronger. How can Jordan Larson make a difference as an assistant coach...and how could it go poorly? And Sunday upsets! by Volleyball State
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Huskers beat Stanford and Kentucky to go to 9-0: Nebraska makes a statement with a 3-1 win at No. 5 Stanford, then holds off a feisty Kentucky team despite being down two injured starters. Plus, is the Big Ten down this year? Why are all of these attendance records falling? And, we set up the opening weekend of conference play where Nebraska hosts Ohio State and Minnesota. by Volleyball State
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