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The Let It Fly Show | Raiola Decommits, TJ Leteef, & Penn State Preview

Mike'l Severe is solo this week. Niles Paul had to reschedule, but the show goes on, and this week Mike'l breaks down Nebraska basketball’s second-half vs Oklahoma, then moves into a full Nebraska at Penn State preview: matchup context, roster news, Dylan Raiola’s decommit, keys, and a late-game prediction. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome / Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 2:01 – Headline #1: Nebraska Basketball. (Sanford Pentagon, Vs. Oklahoma) 5:26 – Headline #2: Nebraska Football. Preview of Penn State Game discussion 8:56 – Headline #3: Dayton Raiola decommits from Nebraska 13:18 – Nebraska Vs. Penn State stats and basics. Closer than you think. 17:45 – Keys to the game 17:53 – Key #1: Walk 500 Miles, Nebraska needs to run the ground this game 19:36 – Key #2: Under Pressure, TJ Lateef needs to manage Penn State's Pressure 21:38 – Key #3: Miami, Get Jacory Barney involved 23:52 – Score prediction. Mike'l predicts everything goes right for Nebraska 25:14 – Picks to click: tight end targets (Luke Lindmire, Hinrich Harber) 26:03 – Wrap up & Outro #LetItFlyShow #Huskers #GBR #NebraskaFootball #PennState #BigTen #CollegeFootballTalk 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 | Jon Walker on Creighton’s Gonzaga Loss & the Vegas Stretch

The Let It Fly Show returns from the Let It Fly Sports Bar with hosts Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones, joined by Jon Walker, Creighton Bluejays beat reporter for the Omaha World-Herald. They break down Creighton’s rough night at Gonzaga, the chemistry questions with nine newcomers, and what the upcoming Vegas stretch will reveal about this team. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & local talk 3:05 – NBA Tangent, Michael Ray Richardson 5:50 – Headline #1: Creighton's largest point differential loss since 1981 10:07 – Headline #2: Nebraska wins. TJ Lateef, Emmett Johnson breaking records 13:51 – Headline #3: Nerbaska Basketball gets a win against Maryland 15:45 – Jon Walker joins the Let It Fly 16:10 – Did Creighton have a bad half? 18:06 – Off night, or is this Creighton team not as good as we thought? 19:16 – First half breakdown, who's the "glue"? 23:22 – Last time Creighton lost this poorly was against Nebraska in 1981 26:14 – Who is the player that's outplayed Jon Walker's expectation? 29:27 – The Big East, what happened to the hype? 31:57 – Previewing the games ahead. Will Creighton learn from Gonxaga 36:18 – St. John's vs Alabama, could it take Creighton all season to lock in? 38:24 – Best/worst case scenarios & what a 3–1 stretch means 40:54 – Wrap and sign-off #LetItFlyShow #Creighton #CollegeBasketball #Gonzaga #BigEast #OmahaSports 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 | Mike Schaefer Breaks Down Husker Special Teams and Dylan Raiola

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].

Let It Fly Show | Is Assistant Coach Mitch Ballock the Key for Creighton

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].

Bud Crawford Takes Over Omaha + The 2 Fixes Huskers Need Now

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].