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BugPod, Grand Island, NE (2024)

12/06/2024

Great Googly Moogly...

Congratulations to these young athletes... I wonder if they would consider donating some of their earnings to the BugPod?

11/28/2024

11/25/2024

11/23/2024

Bowl Eligible for the first time since 2016.

Thank you Dana Holgerson, and thank you Coach Rhule for bringing him in!

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11/23/2024

Hey Big Red Fans, Husker Holys Here!

Let’s talk about the season so far. It started with so much promise—like that incredibly fun win against Colorado. We all got a peek at how great Nebraska football could be. But as the season progressed, things took a frustrating turn. I know many of you are feeling it too. Some listeners have even told me they’ve stopped tuning in to The BugPod because it’s the same story year after year: fighting just to make a bowl game, and even that feels like a long shot, which is extremely sad, and shows how far our program has fallen.

Trust me, I get it. I’ve had moments where it’s been tough to keep doing the podcast. Like all of you, I want the Huskers to succeed. I don’t need Nebraska to compete for a playoff spot every year, but six wins should be our absolute floor—not something we’re crossing our fingers and hoping for. With all the NIL resources, fan support, and facilities, this program should never be in this position. And yet here we are, hoping and praying to just reach six wins to get our first bowl game since 2016.

Here’s the reality:
1. Extra Practices Matter: Missing bowl practices since 2016 has really set us back. Those weeks of development add up, and without them, it’s harder for the team to grow. A bowl game isn’t a huge achievement in itself, but it’s a step in the right direction.
2. Building Culture: Bowl games might seem minor, but getting there—even to a game like the Detroit Bowl—sets the foundation for improvement. It’s a lot easier to recruit when you mention what happened on the last bowl game trip with the team, rather than saying the program hasn’t been to a bowl game since 2016.

This week’s matchup against Wisconsin is critical. It’s a winnable game, and I’m optimistic about our chances. Wisconsin’s defense is tough, but so is ours. I’ve seen real progress under Holgerson, and with time and a little more continuity, I think he could be a key piece in turning things around. A win here would mean extra practices on Holgerson’s Air Raid Offense, a chance to end the season on a positive note, and momentum for next year.

To me, this season feels a lot like a moment from Ted Lasso. You know, when Ted rallies the team around that simple idea: Believe. That’s what this program needs—and what we need as fans. Believe in this team, believe that a bowl game can be the start of something better. Like Ted says, “Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse. If you’re comfortable, you’re probably doing it wrong.”

So let’s rally around this team. It’s not about where we are right now—it’s about where we can go.

It’s GameDay, Believers… It’s GameDay.

Let’s cheer hard, hope big, and show the Huskers that we’re behind them all the way.

Go Big Red!
—Husker Holys

11/19/2024

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11/16/2024

It’s GameDay, brand new offensive coordinators!

Seriously though-let’s get it done today and get that bowl secured NOW. We’ve been waiting since 2016.

GBR!

11/13/2024

Hey Florida: Womp womp 😞

11/12/2024

Holgerson WILL get us at least 1 win. I predict Nebraska vs. Oklahoma @ Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Would be an amazing matchup that Honors the NU/OU rivalry, and also Bob Devaney's first Bowl Victory at the Gotham Bowl. It'll be freezing cold for the players... but I'll be warm so I have no complaints, and the players get to see Times Square and maybe a few Broadway Shows. Let's make it happen!