Let It Fly

The Let It Fly Show is back at Let It Fly Sports Bar. Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Mike Schaefer from Nebraska 247 to cut through the portal noise, explain what real recruiting looks like in 2025, and why special teams might be the difference-maker for the Huskers this year. Plus: pocket play for Dylan, protection talk, score predictions, and the keys Nebraska needs on the road. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar in Omaha 🎙️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 2:50 – Headlines: Nebraska vs. Michigan State recap 7:00 – Headlines: Volleyball shoutouts & Big Ten/Big East preseason talk 10:27 – Mike Schaefer joins the Let It Fly Show, history covering Nebraska 14:30 – Early career stories: covering Nebraska and Bo Pelini 20:30 – Conference changes and media evolution 23:10 – Recruiting then vs now: Huddle, Twitter, and feature storytelling 27:12 – What Coach Rule is changing — control, structure, and culture 32:40 – Will Nebraska keep the momentum? Special Teams importance 37:17 – Portal math: how many HS guys vs. portal pieces you actually need 40:04 – Dylan Raiola as he gets hit: eyes down, scrambling, limiting the offense 43:05 – Freshman QB scouting: patience, decision-making, and letting it rip 44:11 – Why the criticism is so loud. QB development takes time 47:56 – Three game predictions: kickoff return, tipped INT, or Raiola rushing TD 50:00 – Caleb Benning & return craft: vision, pacing, and why returns aren’t just speed 51:49 – Score predictions & game feel: expecting a low-scoring, defensive battle 55:43 – “One wish” sports debate. Guardians World Series vs. Vikings Super Bowl 58:05 – How fatherhood changed the grind: deadlines, travel, and carving out family time 59:49 – Wraps & thanks: Mike Schaefer signs off 1:00:37 – Keys to the game: protect the QB, win third down, and start fast 1:03:12 – Final score predictions 1:03:53 – Outro #LetItFlyShow #NebraskaFootball #MikeSchaefer #GoBigRed #MattRhule #DylanRaiola See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Let It Fly Show is back with a full slate from hoops to the Huskers. Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Creighton legend Mitch Ballock to talk about his Bluejay career, his journey from small-town Kansas to Omaha, and what it takes to be an elite shooter. Then the guys turn to football: what Nebraska must do to bounce back against Michigan State after the bye. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar in Omaha 🎙️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & catch-up at Let It Fly 3:23 – Headlines—Bud Crawford pulled over, Nebraska vs. Michigan State 19:57 – Coach Mitch Ballock joins the Let It Fly Show 21:30 – Elevating to Assistant Coach 23:14 – What's it like working with Coach Mac? 25:33 – When did coaching begin? 27:39 – What kind of players does Creighton recruit? 30:32 – Surprises about coaching & how it's changed 34:24 – Taking it to the next level after football. 36:03 – The six-man role story: buy-in over pride 37:04 – Culture talk: building a team that’s bigger than any individual 38:03 – Transfer era realities: onboarding more new players, faster 41:33 – Coach Mack’s coaching run: resilience, scheming, and the Georgetown bounceback 42:11 – Big East coaching landscape: X’s & O’s, NIL and the no-easy-wins reality 46:44 – Super-conference talk: TV money, scheduling, and competition questions 48:00 – Mitch Personal: growing up youngest of six, competitiveness & family grind 49:03 – Left-handers in basketball 51:26 – “Secret sauce” conversation: staff roles, game plans & coaching process 53:48 – Tournament what-if: the San Diego State foul 55:12 – Creighton’s culture, legacy players, and recruiting momentum 57:22 – Transition: Coach Ballock sign-off and keys to the Saturday game 1:01:24 – Score predictions, betting line context & final prognostications 1:03:53 – Outro #LetItFlyShow #Creighton #NebraskaFootball #MitchBallock #CollegeBasketball #GoBigRed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones are live from Let It Fly Sports Bar breaking down a massive week in Nebraska sports. * Bud Crawford Parade (Sat.) – Heartland of America Park finish, what it means for Omaha, and why Bud’s legacy is bigger than boxing. * Nebraska–Michigan recap – Why “close losses” don’t count anymore, what went wrong in the trenches, and the 2 things Nebraska must fix during the bye. * Huskers’ new identity – Nebraska is now a pass-first team. Dylan Raiola’s efficiency, explosive passing game, and how to find balance on the ground. * Next 4 games outlook – Michigan State, Maryland, Minnesota, Northwestern. What’s winnable, what travels, and the reality check. * Hoops updates – Early practice buzz from Nebraska and Creighton basketball. 📍 Let It Fly Sports Bar – 3 Omaha locations: Capital District • Elkhorn • La Vista (City Centre Mall) 🍻 Presented by Bud Light – easy to drink, easy to enjoy. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro & sponsor shoutout 01:20 Bud Crawford parade preview 12:05 Nebraska–Michigan takeaways 20:30 Huskers’ pass-first pivot 26:40 Next 4 games outlook 31:00 Nebraska & Creighton hoops notes 34:40 Wrap 👍 Like & Subscribe for weekly Huskers talk, big-guest interviews, and Omaha sports culture See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show! This week, host Mike'l Severe dives deep into the most exciting upcoming games and possibly the biggest match this year, Crawford vs. Canelo. Diving into how the match may go and where to place your bets. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar, downtown Omaha 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!  ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 04:17 – Tory Pittman, Omaha Central and Omaha North 06:14 – Headlines: Nebraska vs. Akron, Nebraska vs. Houston Christian, Florida vs. LSU, Georgia vs. Tennessee, Texas vs. Notre Dame, Millard West vs. Westside, & Millard South vs. Kearney 14:12 – Crawford versus Canelo. Who wins? 20:16 – Where to bet on Crawford vs. Canelo 23:13 – Will this cement Bud as the greatest athlete from Nebraska? 27:13 – Outro & wrap up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Nebraska edges Cincinnati 22–17 in Kansas City. Akron is up next. Former Blackshirt & NFL linebacker Jay Foreman joins us at Let It Fly Sports Bar to talk about the Huskers’ win, the culture shift under Matt Rhule, what it’ll take to shed mediocrity, and the keys to beating Akron. Plus NFL kickoff talk, Super Bowl picks, and Husker Volleyball’s comeback win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].