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Carriker Chronicles Interviews Kent Pavelka

Insights from 51 years of broadcasting Nebraska basketball.
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Kent Pavelka has been the voice of Nebraska basketball for over 50 years, and in this interview with Adam Carriker, he shares stories and insight that only someone with that kind of experience can give. From calling games for more than five decades to witnessing one of the biggest moments in program history, Pavelka gives a real and honest look at what this season means.

One of the biggest topics is Nebraska finally getting its first NCAA Tournament win. Pavelka talks about what it was like to be there for that moment and why it felt so surreal. After so many years of calling games, it was something he wasn’t sure he would ever see happen. That made it even more special. He also breaks down the wild win over Vanderbilt, a game that had everything and may go down as one of the best he has ever called.

Beyond this season, Pavelka shares how he got started in broadcasting, calling it a bit of luck or timing. He also talks about some of his favorite calls, including moments from his years covering Nebraska football. His passion for radio and storytelling really comes through.

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Adam’s dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll three times. He’s also been named to Nebraska’s All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rams Rookie of the Year; he’s the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL. Since retiring, he’s experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People’s Show, which has been viewed by millions!

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