Every now and then I pause to respond to the emails readers send.

Husker Dan:
I just learned that Rhule’s new addition, OC Dana Holgorsen, will be calling the shots for the remainder of the Huskers football season. Did you see this one coming?
Bella DeBahl
Fort Smith, AR

Bella: The only surprise I had was the timing of the rental. Matt Rhule doesn’t usually make coaching changes mid-year. That being said, NU has been struggling to put points on the board for several weeks.

The hiring of Holgorsen during the bye week shows that Rhule will do everything he can to make Nebraska Bowl eligibility. I think he’s doing the right thing at the right time.

HD:
I’m afraid Nebraska will finish the season with a 5-7 record again. What do you think our chances are of getting invited to a bowl game this year?
Dee Sember
Indio, CA

Dee: Let me first start with a partial list of the 45 schools going bowling this year: Army, Navy, Western Michigan, Georgia Southern, Vanderbilt, Colorado State, James Madison, Washington State and UNLV.

You’d think that if teams like that can go bowling, why in the name of Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne not Nebraska? It’s so frustrating.

If there’s any consolation for NU fans, all three games (USC, Wisconsin and Iowa) are winnable for Nebraska. Of course, that doesn’t mean NU will win even one. Let’s hope the new OC Dana Holgorsen can work his magic and get us at least one more win.

HD:
I enjoyed your podcast interview with Husker women’s basketball player Britt Prince and her mother Ann a few months ago. How do you think the Husker women’s basketball team will fare with the addition of Prince?
Neil Downe
Tallahassee, FL

Neil: Nebraska is blessed to have at least three generational sports greats playing for Nebraska this year: five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola, national #1 softball recruit Jordy Bahl and five-star guard Britt Prince. Husker fans should take every opportunity to see these great players while in Nebraska.

As for Prince’s impact on the women’s basketball team’s success, the sky is the limit for her and her teammates.

Amy Williams’ roster is packed with talent. The Huskers are led by C/F Alexis Markowski (6-3 SR), G Allison Weidner (5-10 RJR), G Callin Hake (5-8 JR), F Natalie Potts (6-2 SO), G Logan Nissley (6-0 SO) and F/C Petra Bozan (6-3 FR)

Prince started the season opener (UNO) by scoring 10 points, with 5 assists and 2 steals. She sprained her ankle during training last week and was not fit for the second match. Hopefully the Huskers stay healthy this season. Look for another NCAA tournament for these great ladies.

Husker shout
This week we’re bringing it to Maggie L. from Omaha and Brian J. from Chicago, Illinois. These people are great Husker fans!

What about those Huskers
With the Huskers having a bye week, grandson Will and I discuss some of the big issues in college football that happened this weekend. We’re also looking ahead to the USC game next Saturday in Los Angeles. DO NOT miss this episode!

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