Another historic night for the sport as the Pro Volleyball Federation debuts in Omaha. Lincoln talks with Supernovas' outside hitter Jess Lansman about her surprising road back to the court. The guys also look at more Nebraska transfer portal news and talk volleyball economics.Bởi Podcast House Media

Transfers are reshaping rosters across college volleyball now that the 2023 season is over. Lincoln & Jeff talk Nebraska's addition of Minnesota outside hitter Taylor Landfair, as well as Husker departures. What are the risks of recruiting transfers? Plus, we look at the moral debate surrounding the portal and accusations of tampering within the co…

The dust (and tears) of the national final match have cleared. Lincoln and Jeff take a look back at Nebraska's 2023 season - players of the year and top moments - plus look at questions for 2024. The transfer portal has already taketh away...will it also giveth to John Cook? And how you can help shape the next chapter of Volleyball State. Listen to…

Lincoln and Jeff stay up late Sunday to recap Texas' dominating sweep of Nebraska for the national title. How did the Longhorns serve the Huskers into the Atlantic Ocean? How did our pregame predictions fare? Which of NU's season-long concerns popped up at the worst possible timeBởi Podcast House Media

Well, well, well, Nebraska has moved on to the NCAA championship match with a sweep of Pittsburgh in Thursday's national semifinal. Jeff & Lincoln recap the Huskers' big win plus break down the match-ups in the national title match against old friend Texas with Lauren Cook West of the Husker Radio Network.…

The Final Four is upon us, and Jeff and Lincoln break down Nebraska's national semifinal opponent Pittsburgh. Plus, the guys look at the other Final Four storylines with Dan Gillman, co-host of the "Six Rotations" podcast. Also, which Huskers earned All-American honors, and why are there still so few upsets in college volleyball?…

Nebraska is headed to the Final Four! Lincoln and Jeff recap the Huskers’ Sweet 16 win over Georgia Tech (3:10) and hawgfight in the Elite 8 over Arkansas (10:10). The guys welcome back volleyball broadcaster Emily Ehman, who was on the call of Wisconsin’s regional final win over Oregon (30:35). We ask Emily if Wisconsin seems like the team to beat…

Can Nebraska make it to the Final Four this weekend? Lincoln and Jeff pose some burning questions NU will need to answer in order to advance (3:35). Volleyball Magazine publisher Lee Feinswog is back to preview each of the other three regional site matchups and gives his picks (21:00). Then, we dive deep on each of the three teams in Lincoln for th…

Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening round wins over Long Island and Missouri, moving the Huskers to the Sweet 16 (2:35). How do Nebraska's outside hitter duo stack up to the other title contenders (19:00)? Who else is coming to Lincoln for the regional rounds (22:50). An interview with Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth (27:50) on th…

We get you ready for Nebraska's NCAA tourney run with a look at the previous times NU has been a No. 1 seed (4:45), an interview with Husker assistant coach Kelly Hunter (21:20). We preview Nebraska's first round opponent Long Island (50:40) and likely 2nd round foe Missouri (57:15). Finally we break our own rule and get into the prediction busines…

Nebraska's undefeated run comes to an end with a loss at Wisconsin, but the Huskers salvage the weekend with a win at Minnesota. NU is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. We look at the Huskers' path to the Final Four and break down the brackets with NCAA reporter Michella Chester. Plus, who got snubbed! And a bonus show coming later thi…

Nebraska clinches the Big Ten title with two wins and another Wisconsin loss. Lincoln & Jeff set up the final regular season weekend and answer 'Would a loss before the NCAA Tournament actually be GOOD for Nebraska?' Plus, an interview with John Mabry on his book 'Nebraska Volleyball: The Origin Story,' and which conference races come down to the f…

Nebraska sweats out tight wins over Northwestern and Illinois to move within sight of the Big Ten title. Jeff & Lincoln interview Husker assistant coach Jaylen Reyes on NU's recruiting class, recruiting in the NIL/portal era and more, plus conference races are coming down to the wire, and a look ahead to Nebraska's matches with Michigan and Iowa.…

No. 1 Nebraska saves it's undefeated record with a comeback from 0-2 down at Penn State led by Merritt Beason's heroics. Plus a look at first-year NCAA coaches and a chat with Shelton Collier, coach of the Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska's first pro volleyball franchise.Bởi Podcast House Media

Nebraska stays undefeated with sweeps of Maryland and Rutgers, but upsets shake up the top 10. A look at the conference leaders around the country, and a talk with BTN producer Sue Maryott about the growth of volleyball on TV.Bởi Podcast House Media

Nebraska rallies for an electric five-set win over No. 1 Wisconsin to move to the top of the Big Ten standings. Jeff and Lincoln break down the match, which was a testament to the Huskers' resilience. Plus, we talk with Husker volleyball radio color analyst Lauren Cook West about this year's team, Merritt Beason's caring, Bergan Reilly's setting, a…

Nebraska makes quick work of Michigan State and Penn State to set up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 match-up against Wisconsin on Saturday. Jeff and Lincoln preview the showdown with the unbeaten Badgers, who have beaten NU 10 times in a row, with Wisconsin State Journal writer Dennis Punzel. Plus, upsets shake up the standings in the Pac-12 and SEC and a look …

Nebraska overcomes two slow starts against Michigan State and Michigan to remain undefeated. A conversation with Scott Kneifl, head coach of the Division II top-ranked Wayne State Wildcats. Minnesota boards the Struggle Bus, Stanford gets a huge road win, and a look at NU's upcoming matches with Michigan State (again) and Penn State.…

Lincoln and Jeff break down Nebraska's white-knuckle wins at Purdue and Indiana. Plus, a conversation with VolleyballMag.com's Lee Feinswog about how the game is getting bigger and stronger. How can Jordan Larson make a difference as an assistant coach...and how could it go poorly? And Sunday upsets!…

Ep Description: Lincoln & Jeff recap the Huskers' opening weekend of Big Ten play, talk to Big Ten Network analyst Emily Ehman about Nebraska's defense and other Big Ten standouts, look at Team USA's Olympic qualifying and set up NU's first conference road trip of the season to Purdue and Indiana.Bởi Podcast House Media

Nebraska makes a statement with a 3-1 win at No. 5 Stanford, then holds off a feisty Kentucky team despite being down two injured starters. Plus, is the Big Ten down this year? Why are all of these attendance records falling? And, we set up the opening weekend of conference play where Nebraska hosts Ohio State and Minnesota.…

Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's wins over Creighton and Long Beach State, look at the main storylines at the quarter pole of the regular season, ask how Purdue keeps ending up in five setters and why Stanford can't buy a Taraflex court, plus preview Nebraska's big match in Palo Alto.Bởi Podcast House Media

Who are you? Why are you doing this? What does it all mean? Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon welcome you to Volleyball State. The guys talk about the historic Volleyball Day in Nebraska, how it levels up the country's fastest growing sports even further, plus look at the national college volleyball landscape, recap Nebraska win at Kansas State and p…