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 and California Privacy Notice at 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 and California Privacy Notice at 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 and California Privacy Notice at 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 and California Privacy Notice at 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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show! This week, Mike'l Severe sits down with longtime Omaha World-Herald columnist and author Dirk Chatlin (author of 24th in Glory). Dirk walks us through Nebraska’s talent pipeline, the conference changes that reshaped the program, coaching hires from Riley to Frost to Rhule, and what it’ll take for this team to finally take the next step. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar, downtown Omaha 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by star MMA star Wayne Sullivan. Wayne is a MMA fighter and entrepreneur from Omaha, NE. He joins the show days before his heavyweight fight on the Dynasty Combat " New Year Knockouts" card at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston, NE. The guys discuss Wayne's career, his upcoming fight, his businesses, his relationship with World Champion boxer Terence Crawford, the rise of MMA fighting in Omaha, and more. Mike'l and Josh discuss one of the hottest topics in sports and boxing right now, a mega fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez this year. They also discuss the College Football Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State, the transfer portal, Husker Football, and Creighton Basketball.

Mike'l is joined by the #1 high school basketball player in Nebraska, Papio South star forward Bryson Bahl. Bryson is the top-ranked player in Nebraska, and a South Dakota State commit.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Creighton Men's Basketball star guard Pop Isaacs. Pop joins the show following his 27-point performance during Creighton's upset over #1 Kansas.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Creighton Women's Basketball Coach Jim Flanery. The guys discuss this year's Creighton WBB team, the Coach's coaching details this year, the Creighton vs. Nebraska rivalry, difficulties scheduling in women's basketball, NIL, and his star players Lauren Jensen and Morgan Maly.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Creighton Men's Basketball star point guard Steven Ashworth. Steven is back for his senior year and is one of the leaders this year for Creighton.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by former Nebraska Cornhusker football legend and NFL defensive lineman Steve Warren, Omaha Westside QB Braylen Warren, and Omaha Westside's RB Tay Tay Jenkins.

Josh is out today; it's his birthday and Halloween for the kids. Mike'l is solo today with no guests. Mike'l previews this weekend's Nebraska vs. UCLA football matchup. Mike'l breakdowns the strengths and weakness of both teams, where Nebraska has the advantages, things to expect, Dylan Raiola, and the keys to a Husker victory! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by a special guest host, Lauren Michelson, a sports anchor/reporter for KETV, and Creighton Men's Basketball Forward Isaac Traudt.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by new Creighton Men's Basketball forward Jamiya Neal. Jamiya is one of the new additions to the roster who will bring some size, athleticism, shooting, defense, and playmaking to this year's team.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Millard North star and Nebraska Huskers commit Caden Vermaas. Caden is the star QB and safety for the #1 ranked high school football team in Nebraska, Millard North. He's also a committed recruit for football at the University of Nebraska Huskers.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Omaha Central star running back Kylonn Haynie. Kylonn is a sophomore and one of Nebraska's star high school football players with a scholarship offer from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Mike'l and Josh are joined by Omaha Stormchasers and Union Omaha owner Gary Green.

Mike'l is joined by Omaha Westside star and Nebraska Huskers Football commit Christian Jones. Christian is Nebraska's #1 high school football player and just committed to the University of Nebraska to play football.

In this episode, Mike and Josh talk about the biggest game between Nebraska and Colorado this weekend. The two rivals face off this weekend in Lincoln, NE, for the first time in years since Nebraska's split to the Big Ten.