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The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, February 6thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Friday to preview Nebraska Basketball's game against Rutgers on Saturday and to discuss a new safeties coach for Matt Rhule. Brian Christopherson joins the show in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Jeff Smith joins the show to talk some Nebrasketball, and Clausborne joins for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Previewing Nebraska vs Rutgers(16:29) Brian Christopherson(31:09) Nebraska's new safeties coach(40:08) Talking Super Bowl food(44:30) Bill Doleman
2026-02-071h 27The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, January 30thChris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Friday to preview Nebraska Basketball's game against Illinois on Sunday. Brian Christopherson joins the show in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Beau Reid gives his thoughts on Nebrasketball and Clausborne joins for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Previewing Nebraska vs Illinois(16:27) Brian Christopherson(30:21) Thoughts from Fred on Illinois game(39:18) Schmidt refused to get glasses(43:37) Bill Doleman(1:00:09) Beau Reid(1:16:14) Friday Forecast with Clausborne...
2026-01-311h 29The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, January 23rdChris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Bill Doleman joins the show to kick off Hour Two. Jeff Smith also joins the show in Hour Two to preview Nebrasketball's matchup with Minnesota before Clausborne makes his usual Friday appearance for the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Can Nebraska beat Minnesota without Frager?(16:33) Brian Christopherson(29:28) More on Nebrasketball(38:25) Discussing questions from the stream(42:44) Bill Doleman(59:14) Jeff Smith(1:12:06...
2026-01-241h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, January 16thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Friday. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Clausborne joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Updates on Coach Ekeler(16:21) Brian Christopherson(29:16) Talking Nebrasketball against Northwesterrn(38:15) Odds and ends(42:37) Bill Doleman(59:02) Previewing NFL Divisional Round(1:12:03) Friday Forecast with ClausborneSupport the show
2026-01-171h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, January 2ndChris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you to discuss the opening of the transfer portal and Nebrasketball's huge game against Michigan State on Friday night. Brian Christopherson checks in with the guys in Hour One before Jack Ebling joins the show to preview Sparty. In Hour Two, Bill Doleman and Jeff Smith each join the show to talk Husker Football and Husker Hoops.(00:00) Nebraska's portal targets(16:30) Brian Christopherson(29:30) Jack Ebling(38:28) Talking Husker Hoops(42:42) Bill Doleman(59:05) Jeff Smith(1:12:02) Does Nebraska have an athleticism...
2026-01-031h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, December 19thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you to react to everything we heard from Matt Rhule at his Friday press conference. Brian Christopherson joins the show in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Clausborne joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) What we heard from Matt Rhule today(16:23) Brian Christopherson(29:24) More from Rhule's presser(42:37) Bill Doleman(59:06) CFP preview(1:12:11) Friday Forecast with ClausborneSupport the show
2025-12-201h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, December 12thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you for this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in for his usual segment kicking off Hour Two. Later, Andy Markowski talks some Husker Hoops, and Clausborne joins for another edition of his annual Naughty or Nice list.(00:00) The latest on Sherrone Moore(16:23) Brian Christopherson(29:20) Thoughts from Phil Snow's presser(42:26) Bill Doleman(59:00) Andy Markowski talking Husker Hoops(1:11:52) Clausborne's Naughty or Nice list
2025-12-131h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, December 5thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you for this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Bill Doleman and Jeff Smith each join the show in Hour Two. Clausborne also joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Emmett makes his NFL decision(16:26) Brian Christopherson(29:19) Nebraska's options for DC(38:20) Pete calls the show(42:42) Bill Doleman(59:11) Jeff Smith talking Nebraska-Creighton(1:12:05) Friday Forecast with ClausborneSupport the show
2025-12-061h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, November 21stChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you for this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Bill Doleman and Marc Spindler each join the show in Hour Two. Clausborne also joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) What's at stake against Penn State?(16:25) Brian Christopherson(29:31) Nebraska's rush defense(38:27) Quick thoughts on Nebrasketball(42:48) Bill Doleman(59:21) Marc Spindler(1:12:18) Friday Forecast with ClausborneSupport the show
2025-11-221h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, November 14thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you for this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Bill Doleman and Jeff Smith each join the show in Hour Two to talk Husker Football and Nebrasketball, respectively. Later, Clausborne joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Transfer portal MVP(16:24) Brian Christopherson(29:11) Phone call from Deuce(38:07) Odds and ends(42:23) Bill Doleman(58:51) Coach Jeff Smith(1:11:46) Friday Forecast with Clausborne...
2025-11-151h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, November 7thChris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show for a full preview of Nebraska vs UCLA. Brian Christopherson joins the show in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in to lead off Hour Two. Later, Clausborne joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Previewing Nebraska vs UCLA(16:29) Brian Christopherson(34:34) Thoughts from the stream chat(38:21) Why ESPN sucks(42:36) Bill Doleman(59:11) More on Nebraska vs UCLA(1:12:06) Friday Forecast with Clausborne...
2025-11-081h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, October 31stChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Friday to preview Nebraska vs USC. Brian Christopherson joins the show in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in to kick off Hour Two. Clausborne also joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) How can Nebraska beat USC?(16:27) Brian Christopherson(29:34) Talking USC's offense(38:36) Halloween costumes(42:59) Bill Doleman(59:25) What Nebraska needs from Dylan Raiola(1:12:19) Friday Forecast with ClausborneSupport the show
2025-11-011h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, October 24thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Friday to bring you their preview of Nebraska vs Northwestern. Brian Christopherson gives the guys his thoughts on the game in Hour One before Bill Doleman joins the show to kick off Hour Two. Later, Clausborne also joins the show for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Talking Nebraska vs Northwestern and taking phone calls(16:25) Brian Christopherson(29:22) Evaluating Dylan Raiola's play(42:46) Bill Doleman(1:06:57) NBA gambling scandal(1:12:11) Friday Forecast with ClausborneSupport...
2025-10-251h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, October 10thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you for this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show for their full preview of Nebraska vs Maryland. Brian Christopherson lays out his thoughts on the game in Hour One before Danny Burke checks in for Burke's Best Bets. In Hour Two, Bill Doleman joins to give his thoughts on Maryland, and the guys make their picks for the weekend in another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Vibe check before Nebraska vs Maryland(16:30) Brian Christopherson(29:30) Burke's Best Bets with Danny Burke
2025-10-111h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, September 26thChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you for this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They open the show by remembering Matt Vrzal before Brian Christopherson checks in to remember Matt and talk Husker Football. Bill Doleman joins for his usual segment kicking off Hour Two, plus Jacob Padilla checks in to talk Husker Volleyball. Clausborne also joins for another edition of the Friday Forecast.(00:00) Remembering Matt Vrzal(16:24) Brian Christopherson(29:19) What we learned from Matt Rhule's chat with Pat McAfee(38:17) Do you need a...
2025-09-271h 26The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Average Joe Sports Show: Friday, September 19thThe Average Joes are back for a Friday Road Show at the Salt Mine City Brewing Company, where Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody preview Nebraska-Michigan, some keys to the game, and what to expect for the mother of all helmet games.Brian Christopherson of Huskers247 kicks off Hour One with the fellas to give his take on Bryce Underwood vs. Dylan Raiola, what Nebraska should do with the coin toss, and what to expect from the visiting Wolverines.To kick off Hour Two, it's the Pride of Fairbury, Bill Doleman, joining the guys...
2025-09-201h 25The Average Joe Sports ShowThe Real Red Reaction Show: Nebraska vs AkronChris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, Justice Rhody, Bill Hooks, and Bill Doleman join you for all the reaction to Nebraska's dominant win over Akron.Support the show
2025-09-071h 46The Average Joe Sports ShowViva Las Vegas | The Average Joe Sports ShowBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you on a Sunday to discuss some of the unknowns with the Huskers in 2025 before they dive into some advice for Schmidty and Bill for their trip to Las Vegas for Big Ten Media Days.Support the show
2025-07-201h 16The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 82: Something SpecialBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another Sunday episode of The Average Joe Sports Show. They open the show by discussing Matt Rhule's decision to move on from ST Coordinator Ed Foley before they discuss Thomas Fidone, Nebrasketball's win over UCLA, the CFP, and more.Support the show
2025-01-051h 27The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 81: Nebraska caps off the season with a win over Boston CollegeBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you following Nebraska's win over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl to give their reaction to Nebraska's first bowl victory in nine years. They give their thoughts on what we saw from Nebraska's two new coordinators, the performances of some important young roster pieces, what that game means for the 2025 season, and more.Support the show
2024-12-291h 28The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 80: Controversy SellsBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, and Gary Sharp, later joined by Elijah Herbel, join you for another live Sunday recording of The Average Joe Sports Show. They discuss a somewhat disappointing opening round of the CFP before giving their thoughts on a couple new additions for Nebraska in the transfer portal, what to expect in the Pinstripe Bowl, memories of Rickey Henderson, and more.Support the show
2024-12-221h 15The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 79: Portal 'N PlayoffsBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for this midweek edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to talk portal and playoffs, discussing the latest they're hearing regarding Nebraska's transfer portal targets and taking an updated look at Nebraska's roster for 2025 before they talk Husker Volleyball's path to a National Championship and the upcoming opening round of the CFP.Support the show
2024-12-191h 16The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 78: Discussing another busy week for Husker FootballBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel, later joined by Gary Sharp, join you for another Sunday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They take a look at a busy week of transfer portal rumors and news for Husker Football before they discuss Travis Hunter winning the Heisman Trophy, Husker Volleyball's Elite Eight matchup against Wisconsin, and more.Support the show
2024-12-1557 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 77: Portal ManiaBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for a rare LIVE midweek edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss an eventful few days since their last show. They begin by discussing Keona Davis and his decision to withdraw his name from the transfer portal before they discuss John Butler's promotion, the new names on the Husker coaching staff, Nebraska's 2025 schedule, and a whole lot more.Support the show
2024-12-121h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 76: Spreading the NewsChris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, Bill Doleman, and Elijah Herbel join you for another Sunday show to give their thoughts on Nebraska's matchup with Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl later this month. They also react to breaking news that Emmett Johnson will return to Nebraska in 2025, as well as news from earlier in the day that Scott Frost will return to UCF as their head coach.Support the show
2024-12-0959 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 75: "N" or Out?Bill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another midweek edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss all the Husker news and notes from the past few days including multiple coaching changes, numerous portal departures, the 2025 recruiting class, and more.Support the show
2024-12-061h 05The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 74: What comes next after Nebraska's loss to Iowa?Bill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another live Sunday reaction show to give their thoughts on Nebraska's loss to Iowa, including the pregame handshake fiasco, before discussing what the loss to Iowa means and what kind of response Matt Rhule needs to have as the team enters a busy couple of weeks before their bowl game.Support the show
2024-12-011h 08The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 73: Second HelpingBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you ahead of Black Friday to preview what Nebraska faces in Iowa City against the Iowa Hawkeyes. They also discuss Dana Holgorsen's revamp of the Husker offense and what Nebraska needs to do to keep Dana around in 2025 and beyond before they lock in their predictions for Nebraska's final regular season game of 2024.Support the show
2024-11-271h 00The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 72: Nebraska finally reaches bowl eligibility with a win over WisconsinBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you on a Sunday morning to discuss Nebraska reaching bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016 with their win over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoonSupport the show
2024-11-241h 01The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 71: The TrifectaBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another midweek edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to put USC in the rearview mirror and to discuss what we learned from Dana Holgorsen in his first press conference since joining Nebraska's coaching staff. They discuss what he brings to the staff and what his comments tell us about Nebraska's offensive operation as a whole before they make their predictions for Nebraska-Wisconsin.Support the show
2024-11-211h 03The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 70: Discussing Nebraska falling short against USCChris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another live Sunday reaction show to give their thoughts on Nebraska falling short against USC, discussing what went wrong for the Huskers and if there's reason for hope over the final two games of the season.Support the show
2024-11-171h 09The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 69: Fight On or Fight Back?Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, and Elijah Herbel join you for another midweek edition of the Average Joe Sports Show to give you their thoughts on Dana Holgorsen taking over play calling duties for Nebraska's offense, discussing what that tells us about Marcus Satterfield as well as what that tells us about Matt Rhule. They also lay out some expectations for Nebraska's offense against USC before they make their predictions for Saturday afternoon.Support the show
2024-11-1456 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 68: What we learned about Nebraska during the bye weekChris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, and Elijah Herbel join you for another live Sunday show to break down all the news from the Husker bye week, including Dana Holgorsen and Phil Snow being officially added to the Husker coaching staff. They discuss what those two bring to the team before discussing what Nebraska needs to be over the final three weeks of the season in order to reach bowl eligibility.Support the show
2024-11-1049 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 67: Reacting to Nebraska's uninspired performance against UCLAChris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for a live Sunday reaction show to break down another loss for the Huskers with bowl eligibility on the line as Nebraska came out flat and couldn't complete a comeback in a 27-20 loss to UCLA.Support the show
2024-11-031h 12The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 66: Forward ProgressBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel check in for another edition of The Average Joe Sports Show as they turn their attention toward UCLA, discussing Nebraska's next opportunity to get to six wins. They focus on the importance of winning this game in order to generate momentum into the month of November, as well as their thoughts on what Nebraska needs to do on Saturday to get the win. Before the show ends, they also make their picks against the spread for the weekend slate of CFB.Support the show
2024-10-3154 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 65: Reacting to the heartbreaking loss to Ohio StateBill Doleman, Gary Sharp, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another live Sunday reaction show to analyze Nebraska's loss to Ohio State, discussing the questionable play-calling, another fantastic performance from the Husker defense, and more.Support the show
2024-10-2751 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 64: Turning the PageChris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, Bill Doleman, and Elijah Herbel join you for another midweek edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to turn the page on Indiana and begin their preview of Ohio State, discussing what they want to see on Saturday and what would define a successful performance for the Huskers.Support the show
2024-10-241h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 63: Discussing Nebraska's embarrassing loss to IndianaChris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, Bill Doleman, and Elijah Herbel join you for another live Sunday reaction show to give their take on Nebraska's embarrassing 56-7 loss to Indiana on Saturday.Support the show
2024-10-201h 17The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 62: Cigarettes of SatisfactionChris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, Bill Doleman, and Elijah Herbel join you for Episode 62 of The Average Joe Sports Show to give a full preview of what Nebraska faces when they travel to Bloomington to take on Indiana on Saturday. They discuss their concerns with this matchup, what Nebraska needs to have improved upon since the Rutgers game, and where they think Nebraska could have an advantage on Indiana before they lock in their score predictions for the game.Support the show
2024-10-1759 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 61: Bye Week EditionBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for this bye week edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to react to everything we saw across CFB during Nebraska's bye week before taking an early look at what Nebraska faces with Indiana next Saturday.Support the show
2024-10-1332 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 60: Talking Nebraska's win over RutgersChris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you on a Sunday morning for another live reaction show to give their thoughts on Nebraska's 14-7 win over Rutgers, discussing a fantastic defensive performance from the Huskers, a second half offensive showing that left a little bit to be desired, another disappointing showing from the special teams, and more.Support the show
2024-10-061h 06The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 59: Wise GuysBill Doleman, Gary Sharp, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel are back for a midweek edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to preview what Nebraska faces in the Rutgers Scarlet Knights this weekend. They discuss what's at stake for the Huskers on Saturday and some keys to a Husker victory before they lock in their predictions for the game.Support the show
2024-10-0334 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 58: Our takeaways from Nebraska's win over PurdueBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another live Sunday reaction show, discussing what we learned from Nebraska's win over Purdue on Saturday.Support the show
2024-09-2957 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 57: Balancing ActChris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another edition of the Average Joe Sports Show to discuss Nebraska's response in recent days to Friday night's loss against Illinois, as well as their thoughts on what Nebraska needs to have cleaned up in order to go into West Lafayette and get a win against Purdue on Saturday.Support the show
2024-09-2654 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 56: Discussing what went wrong for Nebraska against IllinoisBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for another live Sunday morning recording of the Average Joe Sports Show to give their analysis of Nebraska's loss to Illinois on Friday night before they begin their look ahead to Purdue and what the Huskers will face next Saturday in West Lafayette.Support the show
2024-09-2259 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 55: 400 MemoriesBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you ahead of Nebraska-Illinois to get you geared up for consecutive sellout number 400 at Memorial Stadium. They discuss their keys to a Husker victory before they take a look back at the last 399 sellouts, giving some of their favorite memories from the long and storied history of Memorial Stadium. Support the show
2024-09-191h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 54: Discussing Nebraska's 34-3 win over Northern IowaBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for a Sunday morning reaction show as they give their thoughts on Nebraska's 34-3 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday night. They also take a look at some other results in the Big Ten from Saturday night before they give some of their early thoughts on Nebraska's matchup with Illinois on Friday night.Support the show
2024-09-151h 04The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 53: Building a ReputationBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you ahead of Nebraska-Northern Iowa to discuss the momentum that Nebraska has built both locally and nationally in the days since beating Colorado before they lay out their expectations for the Huskers on Saturday night.Support the show
2024-09-1350 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 52: Reacting to Nebraska's statement win over ColoradoBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Gary Sharp give their reaction and analysis to Nebraska's huge win over Colorado on Saturday night.Support the show
2024-09-081h 14The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 51: In The BuffBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Gary Sharp join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to get you everything you need to know ahead of Nebraska-Colorado. They discuss the history of the Nebraska-Colorado rivalry before they discuss what they're expecting to see on Saturday, including some keys to victory for both each team.Support the show
2024-09-051h 04The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 50: Discussing Nebraska's season opening win over UTEPBill Doleman, Gary Sharp, Elijah Herbel, and Chris Schmidt join you for a Sunday morning reaction show to give you their analysis of Nebraska's 40-7 win over UTEP in Saturday's season opener.Support the show
2024-09-011h 09The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 49: Ready for RaiolaBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to get you geared up for Nebraska's season-opener against UTEP on Saturday. They discuss their expectations for Nebraska in that game before they lay out some big picture questions for Nebraska in the 2024 season and make their picks for preseason superlatives.Support the show
2024-08-2854 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 48: Air NebraskaBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Gary Sharp are back for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to look back at the first few weeks of Nebraska's fall camp, including their reaction to Matt Rhule closing down Saturday's scrimmage, who they're hearing have had impressive starts to fall camp, what they think Nebraska offensive attack will look like in 2024, and more.Support the show
2024-08-131h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 47: True Optimism?Bill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Gary Sharp return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to recap Nebraska's performance at Big Ten Media Days last week and to look ahead to the beginning of the season before they discuss a massive recruiting weekend in Lincoln that featured some of the most highly touted high school athletes in the country.Support the show
2024-07-3044 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 46: Indy FeverChris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Elijah Herbel, and Gary Sharp return for another episode ahead of Big Ten Media Days to preview what we might be discussing after Matt Rhule and the Nebraska contingent make their appearance in front of the media in Indianapolis next week, as well as some thoughts on Evan Cooper's resignation, John Butler being hired as the new DBs coach, and more stories that they've missed since their last episode.Support the show
2024-07-191h 04The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 45: Out With a BangBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of the Average Joe Sports Show to give a recap of the June month of recruiting for Matt Rhule and the Husker Football team before they discuss some changes coming to CFB and how they'll affect Nebraska. They look ahead to the upcoming 4th of July holiday and discuss what they have planned.Support the show
2024-07-0154 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 44: Tip of the CapBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel check in for Episode 44 of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss the long wait we still have before football season, more thoughts on the ongoing summer of recruiting, the importance of keeping the College World Series in Omaha, and former Huskers who are impressing in the MLB. Support the show
2024-06-1455 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 43: The Above Average AwardsBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to look back at the 2023-24 Nebraska Athletics year as a whole, beginning by giving a quick overview of the year before discussing the end of the Husker Baseball season. They also discuss the month of recruiting that awaits the Husker Football team before they finish the show by giving out the first ever "Above Average Joeys" to honor some of the University of Nebraska Athletics moments and athletes that made this year so memorable.Support the show
2024-06-041h 03The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 42: Cows and CornfieldsBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show as they open Episode 42 by discussing the recruiting momentum that Nebraska has picked up in multiple recruiting battles since the spring game. They also give their reactions to Nebraska-Colorado being announced in a primetime slot and what that means for the game itself before they hit on what Vegas thinks of Nebraska in 2024, the home stretch of the regular season for Husker Baseball, and more.Support the show
2024-05-1658 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 41: The Future Starts NowBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for a post-spring episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss some storylines as we begin the countdown to UTEP, including Malachi Coleman's cryptic tweet from last week, Matt Rhule's recruiting plan, the Huskers increasing their presence in the city of Omaha, and more.Support the show
2024-05-0659 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 40: Nebraska Spring Game - Big Red Raiola ReactionBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you for a live edition of The Average Joe Sports Show as they fire up the live stream to get your thoughts on what we saw in Saturday's Spring Game. They discuss the performance of Dylan Raiola, what we saw from the running backs, the new-look WR room, and more.Support the show
2024-04-291h 08The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 39: Hype or Reality: Nebraska Spring Game PreviewBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show, today previewing Nebraska's Spring Game on Saturday. They discuss why the offensive line might be the most intriguing position group to watch on Saturday, as well as predicting some top performers from the game. The guys also give their brief thoughts on Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back, this weekend's NFL Draft, and more.Support the show
2024-04-251h 06The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 38: Slump BustingBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss another disappointing loss for the Husker Baseball team and the slump that they currently find themselves in. The guys also discuss Deion Sanders and implications of the Rhule-Sanders matchup in early September before they hit on some other spring football thoughts, a couple of new incoming transfers for Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska Basketball, and more.Support the show
2024-04-1859 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 37: A Sharp TurnBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel welcome a new host to The Average Joe Sports Show as Gary Sharp from "Mornings with Sharp and Handley" on 1620 The Zone makes his debut on the show! In this episode, the guys update what we've learned about the Huskers following another week of spring football practices before they discuss a second consecutive disappointing midweek performance from the Nebraska Baseball team, as well as their level of excitement for the 2024 Masters Tournament.Support the show
2024-04-1151 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 36: Always AverageBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to look back at an eventful two weeks of news since their most recent episode. They first give their thoughts on Troy Dannen and what he brings to the Nebraska Athletic Department before they discuss a rumored CFB Super League, some takeaways from the first week and a half of spring football, and more.Support the show
2024-04-041h 00The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 35: It's Been A WeekBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show as they discuss one of the wildest weeks in recent memory for the Nebraska Athletic Department. Beginning with Trev Alberts leaving Nebraska to take the AD position at Texas A&M, followed by Nebrasketball's Big Ten Tournament performance and their selection into the NCAA Tournament (including their first round matchup against Texas A&M), and capped off by Matt Rhule's Monday press conference kicking off spring football, it's a safe bet that this past week won't soon be forgotten...
2024-03-191h 06The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 34: No ContestBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for a Spring Break edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss a huge Big Ten Tournament weekend for the Nebraska Women's Basketball team and to look ahead to what the men's team faces in the Big Ten Tournament this weekend. They also swap some spring break stories from their college years before they discuss another series victory for the Husker Baseball team and what the Huskers face in their first midweek matchup this week.Support the show
2024-03-1257 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 33: Chasing GhostsBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to give their thoughts on Nebrasketball's Senior Day win over Rutgers on Sunday evening, as well as their thoughts on a weekend sweep for Husker Baseball over the College of Charleston. They also bring you an update on Husker Football's ongoing winter conditioning based on what we heard from Matt Rhule on a recent national podcast.Support the show
2024-03-0657 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 32: Chasing MarchBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss Nebrasketball's "march" to the NCAA Tournament and to give their thoughts on the coaching job that Fred Hoiberg has done this year. They also discuss "Chasing 3", the video series that the Husker Football team is putting out chronicling their winter conditioning regimen, as well as Husker Baseball's series victory over Grand Canyon University over the weekend.Support the show
2024-02-2757 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 31: Around the HornBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode to go around the horn with Husker news, beginning by discussing Nebrasketball's win over Indiana and how that impacts their NCAA Tournament hopes before they discuss the Husker Football coaching staff making the rounds in both Lincoln and Omaha and what we learned about the Husker Baseball team in their opening weekend in Texas.Support the show
2024-02-231h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 30: Standard ProtocolBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show as they open the show by giving their brief thoughts on the Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII before they turn their attention to the Husker coaching staff and discuss Nebraska retaining Tony White amid interest from UCLA and Glenn Thomas being introduced to the Husker media on Monday afternoon. Later, they give their reaction to Amy Williams and the Husker Women's Basketball team getting a huge win over Caitlyn Clark and the #2 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, as well as a...
2024-02-131h 00The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 29: The March to MarchBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode to discuss Nebraska's late signing day and the additions that they picked up on Wednesday, as well as what Matt Rhule had to say during his signing day press conference. They also briefly discuss Nebrasketball's loss to Northwestern before they lock in their picks for Super Bowl LVIII.Support the show
2024-02-091h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 28: An Orderly and Organized Court StormingBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to react to an improbable comeback victory for Nebraska Basketball against Wisconsin on Thursday night, plus their brief thoughts on a "new" Big Ten/SEC advisory committee that aims to repair the future of college football.Support the show
2024-02-0350 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 27: Home Sweet HomeBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode to discuss both Ed and Fred, beginning by discussing Ed Foley's annual recruiting tour of the state of Nebraska before discussing another home victory for Nebrasketball as the Big Red took down Ohio State behind a big performance from Rienk Mast on Tuesday night.Support the show
2024-01-2555 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 26: Getting a Steel(er)Mitch Sherman, Bill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return with some breaking news in this episode as they discuss Nebraska hiring Glenn Thomas from the Pittsburgh Steelers to be their next QB coach. They break down what that means for Nebraska's offense in 2024, as well as what that means in Nebraska's pursuit of Dana Holgorsen. They also update the latest on the Huskers competing in the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii this week, as well as their quick thoughts on Kalen DeBoer replacing Nick Saban at Alabama.Support the show
2024-01-1646 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 25: Nebraska StormsBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to react to Nebraska's historic upset win over Purdue and to discuss what that win means for Fred Hoiberg and the Husker Basketball program. They also discuss Husker Football's portal additions from the past week and the rumors that are swirling regarding Dana Holgorsen before ending the episode by discussing Nash Hutmacher and his impressive college debut on the wrestling mat.Support the show
2024-01-111h 05The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 24: New Year's MadnessBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return in 2024 with another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss Nebrasketball's statement win over Indiana before they discuss the 2023 bowl season and, specifically, what we saw in the two CFP semifinals. They also make their predictions for Monday's National Championship Game and the upcoming 2024 college football season.Support the show
2024-01-051h 03The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 23: Dylan's "N"Bill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode to give their reaction to Dylan Raiola's flip to Nebraska and to discuss what the impact of Dylan Raiola can be on Matt Rhule's rebuild of Nebraska. They also discuss what Raiola's addition means for the rest of the Husker QB room before they hit some other news and notes, including Danny Nee's upcoming return to Nebraska and Husker Volleyball's disappointing showing against Texas in the National Championship match.Support the show
2023-12-2056 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 22: All "N" on DylanBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show to discuss a whirlwind week of recruiting for Husker Football, including their thoughts on the Dylan Raiola saga and what he would mean for Matt Rhule and the ongoing rebuild of Nebraska. They also briefly discuss Husker Volleyball's journey to the Final Four and the challenge that awaits them in Tampa Bay.Support the show
2023-12-1557 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 21: Portal PossibilitiesBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode to discuss Nebraska's hunt for a transfer portal QB, including what they're hearing about Kyle McCord, Will Howard, Sam Leavitt, and others. They also discuss Mitch's new story on Husker Volleyball freshman Caroline Jurevicius, their experiences with the University of Nebraska's parking enforcement, and more.Support the show
2023-12-0959 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 20: It Happened AgainBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return from Thanksgiving to give their assessment of Nebraska's loss to Iowa on Black Friday, including their thoughts on what it means that Nebraska failed to qualify for a bowl game yet again. They discuss what's next for DC Tony White as well an important upcoming offseason for OC Marcus Satterfield and the Husker offense before they give their preview of Conference Championship weekend and the potential CFP implications at play.Support the show
2023-11-2853 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 19: Stay or Go?Bill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode to discuss Nebraska's loss to Wisconsin on Saturday night, including their thoughts on Chubba Purdy's performance, Matt Rhule's clock management, and if they think the Huskers got out-coached by Wisconsin. They also look ahead to Nebraska's match-up with Iowa on Black Friday and give their thoughts on the future of the Hawkeye Football program.Support the show
2023-11-211h 06The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 18: What's the Deal?Bill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return to discuss what Nebraska faces with Wisconsin this weekend and to give their thoughts on who should get the nod at QB for Nebraska on Saturday. They also discuss Jim Harbaugh officially accepting his three-game suspension from the Big Ten before they make their predictions for the weekend slate of college football.Support the show
2023-11-1756 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 17: What's Your Call?Bill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return to react to another disappointing offensive performance in Nebraska's loss to Maryland on Saturday. They discuss whether or not the criticism that Marcus Satterfield has faced since the game is well founded, and give their thoughts on what Nebraska has at the QB position in the final two games of the year. They also take an early look at the upcoming coaching carousel after the first few coaching dominos fell following Saturday's games.Support the show
2023-11-141h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 16: Winning MarginsBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return to preview what Nebraska faces in Maryland on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, including what the Huskers need to get from their defense in order to get the win and some statistics about the continued turnover woes from the offense. They also continue their conversation from Tuesday about Heinrich Haarberg's performance before they make their picks for the weekend slate of college football.Support the show
2023-11-101h 04The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 15: Upon Further ReviewBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode to take a look at Nebraska's disappointing loss to Michigan State on Saturday. They discuss a performance from the Heinrich Haarberg that left a lot to be desired, as well as a rough day from the referees. Later, they briefly hit on the start of the Nebraska Basketball season and discuss what the commitment of Britt Prince means for Amy Williams and the Husker Women's team.Support the show
2023-11-0759 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 14: On The Road AgainBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode as Chris, Mitch, and Elijah hit the road toward East Lansing for Nebraska-Michigan State. They preview what Nebraska faces on Saturday before discussing the latest from Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, including the Big Ten coaches' conference call with commissioner Tony Petitti. Later, they hit on Nebraska's newly-released 2024 schedule and take a look at the weekend slate of college football.Support the show
2023-11-031h 02The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 13: The Drive for SixBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return for another episode to discuss Nebraska's win over Purdue on Saturday, including what the win means for Nebraska's potential bowl eligibility and what we learned about both Heinrich Haarberg and Jeff Sims. They also discuss some comments from Matt Rhule's Monday press conference before taking a look at what went down elsewhere in college football over the weekend.Support the show
2023-10-3155 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 12: No Offense, But...Bill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel are here to give their full preview for Nebraska-Purdue, including what they think will ultimately decide who will win the game. They also discuss the scandals that have emerged at both Michigan and Michigan State within the past week before they make their predictions for the weekend slate of college football.Support the show
2023-10-2752 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 11: Wins and LossesBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel get together again to discuss Nebraska's 17-9 win over Northwestern on Saturday afternoon and Husker Volleyball's 5-set thriller against Wisconsin on Saturday night. They also give their thoughts on how the Husker offense can adapt after losing four more starters due to injury, and take a look at other weekend results in the Big Ten West.Support the show
2023-10-2454 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 10: Double-Feature SaturdayBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel return to discuss the double-feature that Husker fans will get to enjoy on Saturday, as they begin the show by discussing Saturday night's Nebraska-Wisconsin volleyball match before they begin their full preview of Nebraska-Northwestern. Later, the guys discuss alleged sign-stealing at Michigan and give their preview of the weekend slate of college football.Support the show
2023-10-2059 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 9: "Tiers" For FearsBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel return from the Husker bye week to discuss what they were watching this weekend, including Carter Nelson's visit to Notre Dame and Iowa's win over Wisconsin. They also look ahead to Nebraska's contest with Northwestern on Saturday and discuss how the Huskers stack up with the Wildcats.Support the show
2023-10-1753 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 8: A Good Bye?Bill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Mitch Sherman, and Elijah Herbel join you during this Husker bye week to react to what we learned from Matt Rhule at his weekly press conference, particularly focused on the dire straights Nebraska's finds itself in regarding the WR room. They also discuss what Nebraska should do with Jeff Sims as he gets closer and closer to full health, and give their thoughts on the top games of the upcoming college football weekend.Support the show
2023-10-111h 00The Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 7: For All The DogsBill Doleman, Mitch Sherman, Chris Schmidt, and Elijah Herbel get back together on a Sunday afternoon to give their takeaways from Nebraska's victory against Illinois before they discuss a wildly entertaining Saturday of college football, including Oklahoma's win over Texas, USC's overtime thriller against Arizona, and Mario Cristobal's massive gaffe to blow Miami's win against Georgia Tech.Support the show
2023-10-0859 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 6: The Great DivideBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Mitch Sherman, and Elijah Herbel are back to give their thoughts on what we saw in the Nebraska-Michigan game and on the divide Nebraska currently faces between itself and the top of college football. They also hit on Marcus Satterfield's 4th and 1 playcall, and Elijah gives his thoughts on sitting in chair with a seatback on Saturday.Support the show
2023-10-0344 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 5: Under ConstructionBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Mitch Sherman, and Elijah Herbel join you for another edition of The Average Joe Sports Show, today reacting to Thursday morning's news that Memorial Stadium will be undergoing a massive renovation beginning in 2025. They also discuss the upcoming Nebraska-Michigan game and the criteria for Husker fans to tear down the goalposts before discussing the Michigan State head coaching vacancy, James Franklin's coffee order, and more.Support the show
2023-09-2951 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 4: The Empire Strikes Back EditionBill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Mitch Sherman, and Elijah Herbel give their takeaways from Nebraska-Louisiana Tech before discussing Ryan Day and Jake Dickert each pulling the disrespect card in their respective games over the weekend. Later, the guys discuss what Jim Harbaugh has built at Michigan, and give their brief thoughts on the power couple of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.Support the show
2023-09-2646 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 3: Run The Damn Ball?Bill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Mitch Sherman, and Elijah Herbel join you for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show, today previewing how Nebraska can get the job done against Louisiana Tech on Saturday in addition to giving their rapid-fire previews of the top CFB games of the weekend.Support the show
2023-09-2240 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 2: Now What?Bill Doleman, Chris Schmidt, Mitch Sherman, and Elijah Herbel are back for another episode of The Average Joe Sports Show, giving their thoughts on what we saw from Heinrich Haarberg against Northern Illinois and what the QB situation becomes for Nebraska over the next few weeks. They also discuss how thin Nebraska's RB room has suddenly become, and give their thoughts on Colorado and Colorado State's Saturday night thriller.Support the show
2023-09-1950 minThe Average Joe Sports ShowEpisode 1: DisrespectedBill Doleman and Chris Schmidt, former hosts of The Average Joe Sports Show on ESPN Lincoln, have teamed up with Mitch Sherman and Elijah Herbel to bring back The Average Joe Sports Show as a podcast! They begin this inaugural episode by diving directly into the big stories of the week in the state of Nebraska, discussing how Colorado pulled the "disrespected" card en route to 36-14 victory of Nebraska, as well as what Saturday's game means for the QB situation moving forward for the Huskers.Support the show
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