New Special Teams Coordinator. No Spring Game. And What About Val’s and Runza?

The Common Fans discuss all the latest in Husker football.
Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Lil’ Red and Herbie Husker pose during the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium.
Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Lil’ Red and Herbie Husker pose during the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Even in the offseason, it’s been a busy stretch for Nebraska football and the Common Fans cover it all! 

  • David City, Nebraska native Mike Ekeler is announced as Nebraska’s new special teams coordinator.
  • Ekeler is an elite special teams coach, and may well end up being the most important addition of the offseason.  
  • The Common Fans also discuss Matt Rhule’s comment that there will likely not be a spring game in 2025. 
  • Whether you love the spring game or it doesn’t move the needle for you, this is one more example of the changes in college football working against the common fan. 
  • Will Valentino’s and Runza still be served at Memorial Stadium? What kind of new options will be available? Questions abound as the Common Fans discuss the new concessions vendor for Nebraska football games. 
  • And finally, the crew celebrates the addition of Rocco Spinlder, a veteran Notre Dame lineman who recently announced his transfer to Nebraska. 

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast!

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TJ Birkel
TJ BIRKEL

T.J. Birkel is the creator and co-host of the Common Fan Podcast, a Nebraska football podcast focused entirely on Husker football, all the time. We aim to create meaningful episodes and written commentary that fans like us will enjoy, infused with heavy doses of fun and frivolity. We work hard to cover the latest Husker news of the day; to provide insightful commentary and analysis on all things Husker football; and to bring unique stories and perspectives that may not be covered by the media but that Common Fans will enjoy. GBR for LIFE!

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