Luke Mullin and Amie Just consider how Nebraska football should feel about its 2-2 start, and also talk volleyball and hoops.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just consider how Nebraska football should feel about its 2-2 start, and also talk volleyball and hoops.

Coverage of Nebraska football and more from the Lincoln Journal Star.

Coverage of Nebraska football and more from the Lincoln Journal Star.

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Coverage of Nebraska football and more from the Lincoln Journal Star.

How Nebraska should feel about 2-2 start; Husker volleyball still unbeaten

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska football’s first win of the season and look ahead to the Louisiana Tech matchup in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska football’s first win of the season and look ahead to the Louisiana Tech matchup in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Heinrich Haarberg/Jeff Sims debate continues

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska’s 0-2 start and corresponding quarterback struggles ahead of NU’s home opener in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska’s 0-2 start and corresponding quarterback struggles ahead of NU’s home opener in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

What’s next for Nebraska at quarterback?

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore recap Volleyball Day in Nebraska and the opening game of the Matt Rhule era before a Colorado preview in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore recap Volleyball Day in Nebraska and the opening game of the Matt Rhule era before a Colorado preview in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Volleyball records broken, Nebraska’s 0-1 start, Colorado preview

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore break down Nebraska’s 2023 expectations and offer a few predictions in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore break down Nebraska’s 2023 expectations and offer a few predictions in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Predicting Nebraska’s 2023 win total, previewing Minnesota

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Brent Wagner talk all things volleyball in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Brent Wagner talk all things volleyball in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Nebraska Volleyball Day, and why John Cook really likes this team

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore share their thoughts on how the Nebraska defense will perform this season in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore share their thoughts on how the Nebraska defense will perform this season in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Nebraska defense: Mr. Dependable, breakout candidates and more

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore discuss the Big Ten’s addition of Oregon and Washington, then preview Nebraska’s 2023 offensive outlook in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore discuss the Big Ten’s addition of Oregon and Washington, then preview Nebraska’s 2023 offensive outlook in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Previewing the Nebraska offense

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore sound off on Matt Rhule’s first impression at Big Ten Media Days, react to Bob Wager’s resignation and discuss Nebraska football’s first fall practice in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore sound off on Matt Rhule’s first impression at Big Ten Media Days, react to Bob Wager’s resignation and discuss Nebraska football’s first fall practice in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

It's time: Nebraska football begins fall practice

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore share their thoughts on what Jordy Bahl's addition means for Nebraska softball’s 2024 expectations in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore share their thoughts on what Jordy Bahl's addition means for Nebraska softball’s 2024 expectations in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

How Jordy Bahl changes Nebraska's 2024 expectations

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore break down Nebraska’s newly revealed 2024 and 2025 conference schedules in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore break down Nebraska’s newly revealed 2024 and 2025 conference schedules in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Reacting to Nebraska football's 2024 and 2025 Big Ten schedule

Luke Mullin and Wilson Moore consider Daniel Kaelin's commitment from the quarterback's point of view, along with baseball, softball and Big Ten TV deal chatter.

Luke Mullin and Wilson Moore consider Daniel Kaelin's commitment from the quarterback's point of view, along with baseball, softball and Big Ten TV deal chatter.

Daniel Kaelin's path to Nebraska commit, and Big Ten baseball talk

Luke Mullin and Wilson Moore look ahead to this week’s Big Ten softball tournament and provide updates on the Nebraska baseball and football teams in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin and Wilson Moore look ahead to this week’s Big Ten softball tournament and provide updates on the Nebraska baseball and football teams in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Nebraska softball's postseason chances and the latest football news

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore put a wrap on Nebraska football’s spring camp and share what they learned from the Red-White Spring Game in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Wilson Moore put a wrap on Nebraska football’s spring camp and share what they learned from the Red-White Spring Game in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Our reaction to Nebraska football’s Spring Game

Luke Mullin and Amie Just share their thoughts on Nebraska football’s final week of spring camp, then dive into who Nebraska basketball is going after in the transfer portal.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just share their thoughts on Nebraska football’s final week of spring camp, then dive into who Nebraska basketball is going after in the transfer portal.

Podcast: The Spring Game approaches, Nebraska basketball’s transfer portal efforts

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down what they’ve seen from Nebraska football’s first week of spring practice and wrap up the Husker women’s basketball team’s season in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down what they’ve seen from Nebraska football’s first week of spring practice and wrap up the Husker women’s basketball team’s season in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

First impressions of Nebraska football’s spring practice, WNIT run ends

Luke Mullin and Amie Just look ahead to Nebraska football’s spring camp and discuss the contrasting fortunes for Nebraska’s basketball teams in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just look ahead to Nebraska football’s spring camp and discuss the contrasting fortunes for Nebraska’s basketball teams in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Spring football is here, and so is postseason basketball

Luke Mullin and Amie Just have the latest Life in the Red Podcast episode, which centers Big Ten Tournament hoops and football.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just have the latest Life in the Red Podcast episode, which centers Big Ten Tournament hoops and football.

Podcast: Nebraska's chances in the Windy City, and more from Matt Rhule's presser

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska’s men’s basketball’s recent run of success, discuss women’s basketball’s chances of an NCAA Tournament bid and recap strong starts from the Husker baseball and softball teams.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska’s men’s basketball’s recent run of success, discuss women’s basketball’s chances of an NCAA Tournament bid and recap strong starts from the Husker baseball and softball teams.

Husker hoops teams make postseason push ... and volleyball at the stadium?

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska men’s basketball’s win over Wisconsin and give their thoughts on what it means for Fred Hoiberg’s future at Nebraska. Plus, updates on the women’s basketball team and some Super Bowl talk.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just break down Nebraska men’s basketball’s win over Wisconsin and give their thoughts on what it means for Fred Hoiberg’s future at Nebraska. Plus, updates on the women’s basketball team and some Super Bowl talk.

Does Nebraska’s upset win over Wisconsin guarantee Fred Hoiberg’s return?

Luke Mullin and Amie Just share their thoughts on Nebraska’s 2023 recruiting class and discuss how Nebraska men’s basketball can stop its losing streak. 

Luke Mullin and Amie Just share their thoughts on Nebraska’s 2023 recruiting class and discuss how Nebraska men’s basketball can stop its losing streak.

Recruiting class standouts, ideas for Hoiberg, and random segment

Luke Mullin and Amie Just discuss how injuries have hurt the Nebraska men’s basketball team, break down Nebraska’s new football commits and look ahead to the NFL’s Conference Championship Week.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just discuss how injuries have hurt the Nebraska men’s basketball team, break down Nebraska’s new football commits and look ahead to the NFL’s Conference Championship Week.

Podcast: Nebraska basketball’s progress stunted, more football additions

Luke Mullin and Amie Just discuss a pair of recent commitments for Nebraska, give their reaction to the College Football Playoff semifinals and debate the future of college football.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just discuss a pair of recent commitments for Nebraska, give their reaction to the College Football Playoff semifinals and debate the future of college football.

Podcast: Future of bowl season, CFP analysis, Nebraska recruiting

Luke Mullin and Amie Just discuss Nebraska football’s recent efforts and take a look ahead to what 2023 might mean for Nebraska in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just discuss Nebraska football’s recent efforts and take a look ahead to what 2023 might mean for Nebraska in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Life in the Red Podcast: What's in store for Nebraska in 2023?

Matt Rhule’s first Signing Day at Nebraska, basketball chatter Luke Mullin and Jordan McAlpine give their thoughts on Matt Rhule’s first Signing Day at Nebraska and discuss Husker basketball in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Matt Rhule’s first Signing Day at Nebraska, basketball chatter Luke Mullin and Jordan McAlpine give their thoughts on Matt Rhule’s first Signing Day at Nebraska and discuss Husker basketball in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Podcast: Evaluating Matt Rhule's first Signing Day at Nebraska

Is this the best team Fred Hoiberg has had at Nebraska? That's one of several questions Luke Mullin and Jordan McAlpine tackle in the latest episode of the Life in the Red Podcast.

Is this the best team Fred Hoiberg has had at Nebraska? That's one of several questions Luke Mullin and Jordan McAlpine tackle in the latest episode of the Life in the Red Podcast.

Podcast: Is this Hoiberg's most talented team? Volleyball season ends and football chatter

Well, hello, Nebraska has a new head football coach! This Life in the Red Podcast episode centers on Matt Rhule, as Amie Just and Luke Mullin break down their thoughts on the Huskers' hire. Hit or miss? They discuss.

Well, hello, Nebraska has a new head football coach! This Life in the Red Podcast episode centers on Matt Rhule, as Amie Just and Luke Mullin break down their thoughts on the Huskers' hire. Hit or miss? They discuss.

Podcast: The Matt Rhule episode. Our takes on Nebraska's new head football coach

Amie Just and Luke Mullin have the full preview for Wisconsin vs. Nebraska, and forecast how quarterback Casey Thompson could look as he's expected to return from injury.

Amie Just and Luke Mullin have the full preview for Wisconsin vs. Nebraska, and forecast how quarterback Casey Thompson could look as he's expected to return from injury.

Podcast: The Wisconsin episode. What do we expect as Thompson returns?

Nebraska enters the home stretch of the season — and Amie Just and Luke Mullin have several questions.

Nebraska enters the home stretch of the season — and Amie Just and Luke Mullin have several questions.

Podcast: Questions abound as NU heads into final three-game stretch

Amie Just and Luke Mullin talk quarterbacks, the loss to Illinois and a full preview of Huskers-Gophers.

Amie Just and Luke Mullin talk quarterbacks, the loss to Illinois and a full preview of Huskers-Gophers.

Podcast: Thompson goes down, and so might Nebraska’s season

Luke Mullin and Amie Just go over Nebraska’s 2023 schedule, discuss NU’s recent volleyball results and preview the upcoming Illinois game in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just go over Nebraska’s 2023 schedule, discuss NU’s recent volleyball results and preview the upcoming Illinois game in the latest episode of Life in the Red.

Life in the Red Podcast: Illinois preview, '23 schedule and volleyball

Luke Mullin and Amie Just share bye week thoughts and hand out midseason awards for the Nebraksa football team.

Luke Mullin and Amie Just share bye week thoughts and hand out midseason awards for the Nebraksa football team.

Life in the Red Podcast: Nebraska football midseason awards

Amie Just and Luke Mullin discuss the newfound optimism around the Nebraska football team after its much-needed win against Indiana. Of course, we've got a full Rutgers game preview, too.

Amie Just and Luke Mullin discuss the newfound optimism around the Nebraska football team after its much-needed win against Indiana. Of course, we've got a full Rutgers game preview, too.

Life in the Red Podcast: A rare slice of optimism

Amie Just and Luke Mullin try to wrap their arms around the big question — Why didn't it work for Scott Frost at Nebraska? Then, more analysis on Trev Alberts' decision to part with the coach three games into the season and looking ahead to the Mickey Joseph's run as interim head coach.

Amie Just and Luke Mullin try to wrap their arms around the big question — Why didn't it work for Scott Frost at Nebraska? Then, more analysis on Trev Alberts' decision to part with the coach three games into the season and looking ahead to the Mickey Joseph's run as interim head coach.

Life in the Red Podcast: Frost fired, football program in flux and Big Noon Saturday comes to town

Amie Just and Luke Mullin kick off this episode with a deep dive into Wednesday's thrilling five-setter match between the Huskers and Jays. Then, the conversation shifts toward football.

Amie Just and Luke Mullin kick off this episode with a deep dive into Wednesday's thrilling five-setter match between the Huskers and Jays. Then, the conversation shifts toward football.

Life in the Red Podcast: The 'special' Nebraska-Creighton match; FOX's embarassment; previewing Georgia Southern

Amie Just and Luke Mullin put a bow on Week 0 and look ahead to Nebraska's home opener against North Dakota on Saturday.

Amie Just and Luke Mullin put a bow on Week 0 and look ahead to Nebraska's home opener against North Dakota on Saturday.

Life in the Red Podcast:  Recapping Ireland and looking forward to North Dakota

Amie Just joins Luke Mullin from Dublin to chat Nebraska-Northwestern. Kickoff is coming, which means it's prediction time.

Amie Just joins Luke Mullin from Dublin to chat Nebraska-Northwestern. Kickoff is coming, which means it's prediction time.

Life in the Red Podcast: Ireland week is here. Here's our predictions

Luke Mullin and Nate Head take a big-picture approach on NIL, the Big Ten media rights deal and the transfer portal. Plus more observations from the week of practice.

Luke Mullin and Nate Head take a big-picture approach on NIL, the Big Ten media rights deal and the transfer portal. Plus more observations from the week of practice.

Life in the Red Podcast: Thinking big picture, and takes from Husker football practice

First things first: Is the opener in Ireland against Northwestern the biggest game on Nebraska's schedule? Amie Just and Luke Mullin answer that question during a widespread look at the 2022 slate. Plus, the latest from Husker practice.

First things first: Is the opener in Ireland against Northwestern the biggest game on Nebraska's schedule? Amie Just and Luke Mullin answer that question during a widespread look at the 2022 slate. Plus, the latest from Husker practice.

Life in the Red Podcast: Breaking down the Husker football schedule

Amie Just and Luke Mullin discuss takeaways from the Husker football team's media days appearance and break down depth chart questions. Plus, thoughts on Kayla Caffey entering the portal.

Amie Just and Luke Mullin discuss takeaways from the Husker football team's media days appearance and break down depth chart questions. Plus, thoughts on Kayla Caffey entering the portal.

Life in the Red Podcast: What we learned in Indy; reaction to Caffey news; depth chart talk

Chris Basnett and Nate Head welcome Amie Just to the Journal Star and HuskerExtra team. We discuss Just's connection to Lincoln, and her time covering the NFL and college football in New Orleans and Montana.

Chris Basnett and Nate Head welcome Amie Just to the Journal Star and HuskerExtra team. We discuss Just's connection to Lincoln, and her time covering the NFL and college football in New Orleans and Montana.

Life in the Red Podcast: A conversation with new Journal Star, HuskerExtra columnist Amie Just

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett break down impending decisions from Nebraska football transfer portal targets Ochaun Mathis and Devin Drew and NU hoops target and Aurora native Baylor Scheierman. There's more recruiting talk, some hoops and baseball and then the guys reminisce about the last four-plus years as the end of Parker's tenure at the Journal Star comes to an end. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett break down impending decisions from Nebraska football transfer portal targets Ochaun Mathis and Devin Drew and NU hoops target and Aurora native Baylor Scheierman. There's more recruiting talk, some hoops and baseball and then the guys reminisce about the last four-plus years as the end of Parker's tenure at the Journal Star comes to an end.&nbsp;

Ep. 235: A couple of big portal decisions coming up for Husker targets plus hoops and a farewell

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett get together on a Friday afternoon to discuss Casey Rogers' decision to enter the transfer portal, a transfer portal defensive line target who's visiting the Huskers this weekend and, guess what else, a transfer portal addition for the men's basketball program. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett get together on a Friday afternoon to discuss Casey Rogers' decision to enter the transfer portal, a transfer portal defensive line target who's visiting the Huskers this weekend and, guess what else, a transfer portal addition for the men's basketball program.&nbsp;

Ep. 234: Talkin' transfer portal on a Friday

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett convene on Friday morning to discuss Nebraska's Red-White Spring Game and what questions (a lot) remain heading into the next phase of the offseason. Some talk, too, of the Huskers' big recruiting weekend and then a dive into baseball, where NU is struggling to gain any consistent momentum. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett convene on Friday morning to discuss Nebraska's Red-White Spring Game and what questions (a lot) remain heading into the next phase of the offseason. Some talk, too, of the Huskers' big recruiting weekend and then a dive into baseball, where NU is struggling to gain any consistent momentum.&nbsp;

Ep. 233: Recapping Husker spring football and looking ahead to the summer

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett are all spring game and spring football this week as they break down what to expect -- and what not to -- on Saturday for Nebraska's Red-White Spring Game. The guys run through what they'll be looking for, a couple of key players on each side of the ball and a big recruiting weekend highlighted by TCU transfer pass-rusher Ochaun Mathis and five-star, 2024 QB Dylan Raiola. All of that on the Life in the Red Podcast, brought to you by Ernie's in Ceresco. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett are all spring game and spring football this week as they break down what to expect -- and what not to -- on Saturday for Nebraska's Red-White Spring Game. The guys run through what they'll be looking for, a couple of key players on each side of the ball and a big recruiting weekend highlighted by TCU transfer pass-rusher Ochaun Mathis and five-star, 2024 QB Dylan Raiola. All of that on the Life in the Red Podcast, brought to you by Ernie's in Ceresco.&nbsp;

Ep. 232: A mega Red-White Spring Game preview

Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett check in on a Friday to recap the moves Nebraska basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg has made so far this offseason -- and a perhaps somewhat surprising level of continuity so far -- and also talk about the Nebraska offensive line's confidence through the first four weeks of spring ball. 

Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett check in on a Friday to recap the moves Nebraska basketball head coach Fred Hoiberg has made so far this offseason -- and a perhaps somewhat surprising level of continuity so far -- and also talk about the Nebraska offensive line's confidence through the first four weeks of spring ball.&nbsp;

Ep. 231: The hoops offseason so far and talking Husker OL as spring ball moves toward final week

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett get together to talk about the NCAA tournament and the beginning of Fred Hoiberg's busy offseason of change. We knew about Matt Abdelmassih's departure from the program and learned of Doc Sadler's while talking about hoops on the podcast. That, some talk about Big Ten teams (and Creighton) in the tournament so far plus some spring football chat on spring break week. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett get together to talk about the NCAA tournament and the beginning of Fred Hoiberg's busy offseason of change. We knew about Matt Abdelmassih's departure from the program and learned of Doc Sadler's while talking about hoops on the podcast. That, some talk about Big Ten teams (and Creighton) in the tournament so far plus some spring football chat on spring break week.&nbsp;

Ep. 230: The Fred Hoiberg offseason overhaul begins and more March Madness

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and a fresh-off-the-plane-from Indianapolis Chris Basnett discuss the Nebraska men's basketball season coming to a close with a 71-69 loss to Northwestern in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament and the next steps for Fred Hoiberg, who is in for an offseason of change. Then the conversation turns to football, including offensive philosophy, Mark Whipple, Casey Thompson and Scott Frost's comments from Wednesday. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and a fresh-off-the-plane-from Indianapolis Chris Basnett discuss the Nebraska men's basketball season coming to a close with a 71-69 loss to Northwestern in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament and the next steps for Fred Hoiberg, who is in for an offseason of change. Then the conversation turns to football, including offensive philosophy, Mark Whipple, Casey Thompson and Scott Frost's comments from Wednesday.&nbsp;

Ep. 229: Husker hoops season comes to an end in Indy; all the latest on spring football

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett go deep on the first week of Nebraska spring football and the most interesting assistant coaches at the moment. They also get into talk about defense and special teams and break down a busy junior day coming up Saturday before shifting to hoops, where Fred Hoiberg's team has won back-to-back road games since Trev Alberts announced last week that Hoiberg will be back next year with a restructured deal. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett go deep on the first week of Nebraska spring football and the most interesting assistant coaches at the moment. They also get into talk about defense and special teams and break down a busy junior day coming up Saturday before shifting to hoops, where Fred Hoiberg's team has won back-to-back road games since Trev Alberts announced last week that Hoiberg will be back next year with a restructured deal.&nbsp;

Ep. 228: The most interesting Husker assistant coaches this spring and what to make of back-to-back hoops wins

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett talk through things that will be interesting to watch when Nebraska begins spring ball next week and also about the decision in front of athletic director Trev Alberts regarding the future of men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg. 

Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett talk through things that will be interesting to watch when Nebraska begins spring ball next week and also about the decision in front of athletic director Trev Alberts regarding the future of men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg.&nbsp;

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