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Legendary Omaha World Herald columnist Tom Shatel joins the Common Fans for a wide ranging conversation about the current Husker football team, as well as a trip down memory lane to some of the coaches and teams of the past. 

• Tom sees progress from the 2023 Huskers, but says we won't be able to judge whether this season was a success until we see next year's results. 
• The Huskers need more playmakers and a better identity on offense. 
• Offensive coordinators getting big brained drives Tom crazy like it does all Common Fans!
• The defense, on the other hand, is a reason for Husker fans to have hope, and it's thanks to defensive coordinator Tony White.
• Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher coming back to anchor the defensive line is a big deal for the 2024 Huskers. 
• Tom shares some fantastic stories about drinking beer with Milt Tenopir, meeting Earth, Wind and Fire in Barry Switzer's office, covering the 1990s Husker football dynasty, and getting cussed out by Bo Pelini.

This and so much more in our conversation with Tom Shatel.