Nebrasketball Brunch Show: Will Nebraska Bounce Back at Purdue?

Jack Mitchell and Kaleb Henry open up the show with an update of the NCAA Tournament confidence meter--one of the guys stands pat while the other makes a fairly significant move. Then a breakdown of some of the national metrics and ratings, and why they may be a little surprisingly favorable to Nebraska.Jack unveils his three-tiered organization of the remaining games and their relevance to Nebraska's chances at making the tourney. Plus, another less emotional look back at what went wrong against Iowa and which of those things most needs to change against Purdue to pull an upset on Sunday. Finally, a quick look at a struggling Rutgers team who comes into PBA on Thursday.

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Published Jan 10, 2025 | Modified Jan 10, 2025

KALEB HENRY

Kaleb Henry is an award-winning sports reporter, covering collegiate athletics since 2014 via radio, podcasting, and digital journalism. His experience with Big Ten Conference teams goes back more than a decade, including time covering programs such as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon Ducks, and USC Trojans. He has contributed to Sports Illustrated since 2021. Kaleb has won multiple awards for his sports coverage from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association and Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. Prior to working in sports journalism, Kaleb was a Division I athlete on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Track and Field team where he discussed NCAA legislation as SIUE's representative to the Ohio Valley Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

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JACK MITCHELL

Jack Mitchell is an enthusiastic voice for Husker Sports, capturing the essence of the true common fan. His insights and commentary reflect a deep passion for Nebraska athletics, making him a relatable figure among fellow supporters. Jack's work can also be heard on KLIN Radio, where he shares his perspectives on various sports topics, further engaging with the community. In addition to his writing, Jack is actively involved in professional associations such as the Nebraska Bar Association and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association. His commitment to both sports and community engagement highlights his multifaceted interests and expertise in the field.

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JOSH PETERSON

Josh Peterson has been covering Husker athletics for over a decade. He currently hosts Unsportsmanlike Conduct with John Bishop on 1620 The Zone and is a co-founder of the I-80 Club with Jack Mitchell. When he's not watching sports, Josh is usually going for a run or reading a book next to his wife or dog. If you have a comment for Josh, send him an email: joshpeterson.huskermax@gmail.com.

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