The Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow

Jacob Bigelow
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The Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow

Tune in as resident basketball sicko and part time college basketball writer Jacob Bigelow, with occasional help from a rotating cast of friends, athletes, coaches, and fellow hoops heads takes you inside the college basketball season. Talking Nebraska Basketball, College Basketball at large, and more. Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod and follow Jacob there as well @JacobABigelow Email any questions or inquiries to the show at stretchbigpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Matt Larson Cover art by Alec Rome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11/22/2024

    Ep 35 - Red vs. Blue Preview Part II (feat. Jon Walker)

    It’s rivalry game day in Nebraska. Jacob Bigelow opens the show by giving his thoughts on the state of the Nebraska vs. Creighton rivalry, talks about the fact that both men’s basketball head coaches really acknowledged the Jaysker thing this week and gives some general thoughts on both basketball matchups between the two schools today. Bigelow is then joined by Creighton beat writer Jon Walker from the Omaha World Herald to preview and discuss both Nebraska vs. Creighton matchups.  Be sure to give Jon a follow on Twitter @ByJonWalker and check out his work at Omaha.com  This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  2. 11/19/2024

    Ep 34 - Pentagon Recap and Creighton Preview Part I (feat. Jacob Padilla)

    Jacob Bigelow is back from Sioux Falls and his return trip to the Sanford Pentagon. He opens the podcast by recapping Nebraska's loss to Saint Mary's 77-74 and waxing a little poetic about the Pentagon as a venue. Bigelow is then joined by Jacob Padilla of Hurrdat Sports to talk some more about Sunday's game in Sioux Falls. While it certainly does not feel like it, its Nebraska vs. Creighton week x2, so Bigelow and Padilla then preview both Nebraska vs. Creighton basketball games scheduled for Friday in Omaha. The first of two Red vs. Blue preview pods for the week. Follow Jacob Padilla on X @Jacob Padilla_ and check out his work at hurrdatsports.com This season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m

  3. 11/17/2024

    Ep 33 - Early Season Thoughts & Saint Mary's Preview

    Jacob Bigelow is back after an unexpected early season layoff. He opens by sharing his early season thoughts on Nebraska following the first three games of the Huskers' season. What has he liked so far, what has he not liked so far, and how about that three point shooting. He then previews today's matchup with Saint Mary's at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, before wrapping up by mentioning some other early season college basketball storylines from around the country. Lots more to come from the podcast this week. Stay tuned. This season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  4. 10/31/2024

    Ep 32 - Nebraska Season Preview (feat. Wilson Moore)

    Jacob Bigelow is joined by the podcast's first returning guest, Nebraska Basketball beat writer Wilson Moore of the Omaha World Herald to preview the upcoming season for Fred Hoiberg's Huskers. They look at the roster from top to bottom, the two also discuss what players could determine the ultimate ceiling for this season's team, which new addition to the roster intrigues them the most, the importance of point guard play and outside shooting, and they finish some big picture Big Ten topics. Follow Wilson on Twitter @wilsmoore_ and go support his work at omaha.com or huskerextra.com This season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  5. 10/29/2024

    Ep 31 - Wrapping Up the Preseason

    Jacob Bigelow gives his thoughts and takeaways from Nebraska’s exhibition game against Grand Valley State that wrapped up the preseason for the Huskers. He also shares some nuggets from the secret scrimmage against Utah. Bigelow wraps up the show by discussing some other notable exhibition game and scrimmage results and shares thoughts on the passing USF head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim.  This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com. Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod. Follow Jacob on Twitter @JacobABigelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  6. 10/21/2024

    Ep 30 - Friend of the Program (feat. Tate Frazier)

    Jacob Bigelow is joined by Tate Frazier from The Ringer's One Shining Podcast to discuss some big picture college basketball storylines as the new season gets closer with each day as we are now in the heart of secret scrimmage season. Topics discussed include Evan Miyakawa's online beef with Dan Hurley and UConn, college sports needing characters, Indiana's impending make or break season, Purdue in year one of the post Zach Edey Era, Dusty May at Michigan, as well as some other teams and players to watch in the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC. Would have loved to include the Big East, but we were pressed for time. This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod. Follow Jacob on Twitter @JacobABigelow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  7. 10/16/2024

    Ep 29 - Belated Big Scrimmage Overreaction

    College basketball season is right around the corner and Jacob Bigelow is back with thoughts on Nebraska's intrasquad scrimmage this past weekend at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Bigelow shares some general thoughts and observations, because it is just a scrimmage after all. He finishes the episode by talking preseason projections from the notable analytics sites and teases a significant guest for the next episode of the podcast. This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod. Follow Jacob on Twitter @JacobABigelow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  8. 09/02/2024

    Ep 28 - Talking SEC Hoops & More (feat. Garth Glissman)

    The summer series roles on, this time Jacob Bigelow welcomes SEC associate commissioner for men's basketball Garth Glissman. Garth's story is a very unique one. A native Nebraskan, in college he was a walk-on basketball player and quarterback at Nebraska. What happened after he graduated law-school is a great story. Now, after working for the NBA for 7 years, Garth is now entering his second season overseeing men's basketball for the SEC. Discussion topics include: Garth's basketball origin story, going from a volunteer high school head coach to working for the NBA, traveling to SEC towns, coaches in the SEC, building a conference schedule, when did the switch flip with high school basketball in Nebraska, and more. Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod and follow Jacob on Twitter @JacobABigelow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
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Tune in as resident basketball sicko and part time college basketball writer Jacob Bigelow, with occasional help from a rotating cast of friends, athletes, coaches, and fellow hoops heads takes you inside the college basketball season. Talking Nebraska Basketball, College Basketball at large, and more. Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod and follow Jacob there as well @JacobABigelow Email any questions or inquiries to the show at stretchbigpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Matt Larson Cover art by Alec Rome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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