Mike Ekeler goes all in on Nebraska coach Matt Rhule. Is this a match made in football heaven?

from Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers · host Locked On Podcast Network

New Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler offered a strong endorsement this week for coach Matt Rhule. Rhule is as good at leading as any coach for whom Ekeler has played or worked. Is this just a first impression, or did the Huskers find something in this match that perhaps even they did not anticipate?Connor and Mitch discuss this emerging dynamic on Rhule’s coaching staff. Also, in what area does Nebraska football have the most ground to gain in the spring after its big changes to the roster, coaching staff and front office? We’re set to adopt a college basketball team as March Madness starts. Nebraska baseball got bad news this week as ace pitcher Matthew McConnaughey went down with an arm injury. Does this kind of storyline affect Nebraska athletics more often than others? And if so, is there a reason to explain it? Join us on this Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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New Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler offered a strong endorsement this week for coach Matt Rhule. Rhule is as good at leading as any coach for whom Ekeler has played or worked. Is this just a first impression, or did the Huskers find something in this match that perhaps even they did not anticipate? Connor and Mitch discuss this emerging dynamic on Rhule’s coaching staff. Also, in what area does Nebraska football have the most ground to gain in the spring after its big changes to the roster, coaching staff and front office? We’re set to adopt a college basketball team as March Madness starts. Nebraska baseball got bad news this week as ace pitcher Matthew McConnaughey went down with an arm injury. Does this kind of storyline affect Nebraska athletics more often than others? And if so, is there a reason to explain it? Join us on this Thursday.