Ep. 52 - Husker Heartbreak in the Final Four

It's a Volleyball State Therapy Session as Lincoln and Jeff relive Nebraska's five-set loss to Penn State with NU radio play-by-play broadcaster John Baylor. Was Nebraska missing a killer instinct, or just missing the ability to kill volleyballs? A look ahead to who's coming back in 2025, who will lead, and is an addition from the transfer portal in the cards? Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lincoln and Jeff are joined by ESPN volleyball studio host Emily Ehman to break down the Final Four in Louisville. Big storylines and match-ups to watch. Can anyone derail Pitt's dominance? Can Nebraska's offense score enough to win the team's 6th NCAA title? Will Louisville find hometown magic? Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska takes down Wisconsin for the third time this season to move on to the Final Four. Lincoln and Jeff talk about Nebraska's defense, which might be one of the best in program history. The guys also break down each of the other Final Four qualifiers and their paths to Louisville. Creighton's historic season comes to a close, and previewing early Final Four storylines. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NCAA tournament is underway. Nebraska cruises through the first and second rounds, setting up a Sweet 16 match with Dayton and a possible third meeting with Wisconsin in order to reach the Final Four. Jeff and Lincoln break down each regional, including a few upsets. Plus, the guys talk with Sam Gore, host of ESPN's tournament show "The 5th Set," about bringing the tournament to new record audiences. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska's 25-match win streak is snapped by Penn State, but the Huskers still clinch a share of the Big Ten title. Lincoln and Jeff break down the emotional rollercoaster of Nebraska's weekend and dive deep into the NCAA tournament brackets. They discuss Nebraska's potential path to the Final Four, starting with a first-round matchup against Florida A&M and a possible second-round clash with either Miami or South Dakota State. The guys also explore the chaos surrounding the tournament draw, including the potential third meeting against Wisconsin in the Elite Eight, and the intriguing possibilities of upsets across the bracket. Special guest Michella Chester from NCAA.com joins to provide insider insights on the selection committee's decisions and what to expect from the tournament's top seeds. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin for the second time to move within one win of a Big Ten title. Lincoln & Jeff break down the match and look at the national seeding possibilities with Dan Gillman of the Six Rotations podcast. Also, conference title races in the Big 12 and SEC come down to the final week, and the guys preview Friday's huge match at No. 4 Penn State for the Big Ten championship. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska runs its winning streak to 23 matches with home wins over Minnesota and Indiana. Lincoln and Jeff look at conference title races coming down to the final two weekends of the regular season, including the Huskers' search for the Big Ten crown. Creighton continues its dominance of the Big East. A breakdown of Nebraska's 2025 recruiting class and a preview of the big Nebraska-Wisconsin rematch coming this weekend. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nebraska's sweeps No. 12 Oregon and Washington on its first Big Ten Pacific Northwest road trip. Lincoln and Jeff break down a big weekend for Harper Murray and Taylor Landfair. Plus, Wisconsin stays in the conference title race with a dominant win over No. 3 Penn State. No. 1 Pitt keeps rolling, Creighton gets a big win, and the guys talk with Kayla Banwarth, a former Husker great who's entering her first season as head coach of the PVF's Atlanta Vibe. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's stunning sweep of Wisconsin in Madison, its first win at UW in a decade. Plus, a chalky weekend in the Big Ten contrasts with chaos in other conferences. Texas' no-good, very-bad weekend. A conversation with volleyball analytics guru Chad Gordon and a preview of the Huskers' matches this week at Oregon and Washington. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lincoln and Jeff talk with the TV voice of American volleyball Paul Sunderland about the state of the college game and some Team USA thoughts. Plus, the guys break down Nebraska's wins over Illinois and Michigan and set up the Huskers' huge match on Friday at Wisconsin. Plus, Pitt outlasts Louisville, Wisconsin smokes Purdue, and Texas A&M breaks their curse against Texas. And some speculation on who might be the next USA women's coach. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/ByJeffSheldon Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports About Volleyball State: Semi-pro volleyball junkies Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon take you through six rotations each week -- from the Huskers, to the national college picture, recruiting and more. Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices