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It's the last week of February. Every game now has some added importance. Ben takes you around the Big Ten, and where every team stands right now for the NCAA Tournament. Plus, he previews a big week ahead including Thursday night between the Spartans and Boilermakers!

This is a preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Let’s chat about Nebraska basketball blasting Penn State, the first NCAA seed reveal and the start of spring ball with HuskerMax’s Kaleb Henry!

What a change of pace for the Nebrasketball Hour crew, as Jack traded in despair tinged with rage lingering from the Iowa loss for a “wildly pleasant afternoon” as Nebraska cruised past Penn State 87-64.First, the latest on the injury to J-Law and Berke’s situation. Then, with Pryce Sandfort tying the school’s single game three-point shooting record and going for 33, the guys ask, "is he back" or more accurately "was he ever gone?" Perhaps the former question is better applied to Braden Frager, and Kaleb and Jack both lay out what they saw tonight that indicate perhaps he’s gotten over some of the lingering effects of his ankle injury.Plus, some more important questions:At what point in the second half did Penn State have it up to here with Same Hoiberg "trying" so much?Did we just figure out exactly the way Jared Garcia should be used?Why Rienk Mast still just seems... different?What about the Committee’s top 16 was annoying Jack today.Why the risk of Nebraska being "caught from behind" in the tourney pecking order may be less than you think.Finally, your chance to join the Road Crew to support the guys’ NCAA Road Show, wherever the Huskers are sent for Round 1,  AND get some exclusive gear to wear proudly around town. Support the I-80 Club Road Show by buying a hoodie here. And if you buy us, please let us know!The Nebrasketball Hour is proudly sponsored by Nebraska Realty! Stop in and view the real estate listings Tim Shanahan and Kurt Maly have to offer at Nebraska Realty in Wahoo. You’ll appreciate great service and an enjoyable sales experience while working with the most aggressive, professional and friendly group of real estate agents in the area at Nebraska Realty. Call them today at 402-480-1708 or find them online at https://www.nebraskarealty.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don’t forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Jack and Josh roll on a subscriber-only show by doing a little bit more on Nebrasketball, talking about the frustration regarding Husker football, before diving into a Chat Sack!

Jack and Josh return for another Saturday Morning Coffee Show, with some words on the latest Matt Rhule/Mike Ekeler drama, before a long conversation about Nebraska basketball, the idea of peeking, and the destination vs. the journey.0:00 - Intro10:50 - Mike Ekeler vs. Matt Rhule25:00 - Will the Teefies return stronger than ever in 2026?29:40 - Nebrasketball's rough patch41:46 - The ride vs. the destinationSupport the I-80 Club Road Show by buying a hoodie here. And if you buy us, please let us know: https://i80-club-shop.myspreadshop.com/i-80+road+show+road+crew-A69874c6b1499ed59b8d804d0?productType=20&sellable=lNRq822a0XszYdj4DjLg-20-22&appearance=251

This is a preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.It’s a Feedback Friday! Where is Jack Mitchell after the Nebrasketball loss to Iowa on Tuesday? He and Schaef unpack the recent weeks of Husker hoops and try to figure out why the feel the way they do. Plus, another Blind Rankings and a look at what's annoying Jack this week!

This weekend has a Final Four feel to it. Ben gets you ready for a LOADED slate, including the game of the week between Michigan and Duke on Saturday. Plus, he sets the stage for big Big Ten games that teams need to make the NCAA Tournament.0:00 - Intro4:18 - Michigan vs. Duke12:36 - Indiana at Purdue16:17 - Illinois at UCLA19:09 - Ohio State at Michigan State21:25 - Iowa at Wisconsin23:22 - Penn State at Nebraska25:32 - Oregon at USC26:40 - Rutgers at Minnesota27:19 - Washington at Maryland

Nebraska lost to Iowa in what Jack calls one of the worst basketball games he has ever seen. The guys try to determine exactly why the Nebraska offense was fully impotent for much of the night, even when it looked like they found something that worked. The guys explain the brutal truth they learned about this Iowa team and why that makes the loss even harder to swallow. They also take a look at February Rienk Mast vs. November Rienk Mast. Finally, a discussion on what the loss means in terms of seeding and standings, and the thing so many people seem to be forgetting when they estimate Nebraska’s likely seed placement.The Nebrasketball Hour is proudly sponsored by Nebraska Realty! Stop in and view the real estate listings Tim Shanahan and Kurt Maly have to offer at Nebraska Realty in Wahoo. You’ll appreciate great service and an enjoyable sales experience while working with the most aggressive, professional and friendly group of real estate agents in the area at Nebraska Realty. Call them today at 402-480-1708 or find them online at https://www.nebraskarealty.com

Some weeks just feel like every game on the board is important... ad this week qualifies in the Big Ten. Ben gets you set for a monumental slate that includes the nation’s new No. 1, Michigan, heading to Purdue. And can Nebraska finally get another win against a winning team?0:00 - Recapping another big weekend of hoops10:27 - Previewing Michigan/Purdue15:01 - Will Nebraska beat Iowa?