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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Husker baseball's chances in the NCAA tournament and how Nebraska may handle revenue sharing with student athletes.

The crew opens with Nebraska baseball winning the Big Ten tournament title and look ahead to their potential run in the NCAA tournament ... starting with Florida, who played the most difficult schedule in college baseball.

They talk the recent NCAA settlements and revenue sharing with student athletes. They take a look at what Nebraska might do in regards with revenue sharing between the men's and women's sports.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk TJ Lateef's commit to the Huskers, Nebraska's primetime game against Colorado and more. 

The crew opens with TJ Lateef's commitment to the Huskers, what it means to add another quarterback to the mix and talk other potential commits coming Nebraska's way.

They briefly discuss if the transfer portal is now more important than high school recruiting and how Donovan Raiola has become an elite and coveted assistant coach for the Huskers.

The trio moves onto Nebraska vs. Colorado at primetime, why it matters and how "bloodthirsty" the game will be.

The crew closes out with Nebraska baseball heading into the final weekend of the regular season and then the Big Ten tournament, and take stock of where the team is at currently.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk the current hype around the Nebraska football program.

They open with the Big Ten football draft for TV networks, how that works as the conference changes and the big games change yearly. The three also talk specifically about which of Nebraska's games are big.

The crew breaks down why TV networks and analysts want the return of Nebraska football to its glory days and if Dylan Raiola — and better quarterback play in general — get the Huskers there.

They also talk recent optimism and hype that goes beyond the QB and how Matt Rhule is the true face of the current program.

The crew discuss the pressure around Dylan Raiola and what the positivity in the national media about the 2024 team.

They talk the strength of the Husker football's line this season and how they may be the strongest positions on the team, while there are question marks at special teams, linebacker and more.

Evan previews his Sunday feature on Troy Dannen.

They close out with Nebraska baseball and the Huskers' big weekend.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the Nebraska spring game, Dylan Raiola's performance and the more transfer and NIL news.

The crew opens with their thoughts from the Husker spring game, Dylan Raiola's performance in it and Chief Borders entering the transfer portal.

They talk Nebraska men's basketball landing Washington transfer Braxton Meah, a 7-foot-1 center.

And they close out with talking about NIL, the transfer portal and what that means for the Huskers.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down all things Nebraska spring game — including which recruits will be on the sidelines for official visits.

The crew opens with a look at what they expect to see at the spring game, including which recruits, one being a five-star, that will be on the sidelines.

They talk Nebraska men's basketball and the transfer portal, and if there something going on between Fred Hoiberg's program and former Omaha players, particularly Frankie Fidler and Chucky Hepburn, not choosing the Huskers when they are in the portal.

They close out with a look at Nebraska baseball's midweek struggles.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel hop on to discuss the leadup to the Nebraska football spring game and take a look at the latest recruits NU has landed.

The guys open by talking about how the transfer portal has kept the "dog days of spring camp" very interesting but why many Huskers are most likely going to stick around for a while through this cycle.

Next, the three break down the recent Class of 2025 recruits and what they bring to the table, along with some comparisons to past and current players before having a conversation about Matt Rhule's strategy in adding transfers during this period.

They then discuss Nebrasketball's moves in the portal before looking at roster needs and debating which road trip is the best in the Big Ten now.

The guys wrap up the episode by answering Husker fan questions, including several baseball topics.