The Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow

Hello. It's been a little bit. Jacob Bigelow is back with a new podcast previewing Nebraska's matchup with No. 20 Purdue on Sunday at Mackey Arena and also talking some big picture Big Ten Basketball topics with returning guest Joe Jackson. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeJacksonCBB and check out his Substack Feed The Post. This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com

It’s rivalry game day in Nebraska. Jacob Bigelow opens the show by giving his thoughts on the state of the Nebraska vs. Creighton rivalry, talks about the fact that both men’s basketball head coaches really acknowledged the Jaysker thing this week and gives some general thoughts on both basketball matchups between the two schools today. Bigelow is then joined by Creighton beat writer Jon Walker from the Omaha World Herald to preview and discuss both Nebraska vs. Creighton matchups. Be sure to give Jon a follow on Twitter @ByJonWalker and check out his work at Omaha.com This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com

Jacob Bigelow is back from Sioux Falls and his return trip to the Sanford Pentagon. He opens the podcast by recapping Nebraska's loss to Saint Mary's 77-74 and waxing a little poetic about the Pentagon as a venue. Bigelow is then joined by Jacob Padilla of Hurrdat Sports to talk some more about Sunday's game in Sioux Falls. While it certainly does not feel like it, its Nebraska vs. Creighton week x2, so Bigelow and Padilla then preview both Nebraska vs. Creighton basketball games scheduled for Friday in Omaha. The first of two Red vs. Blue preview pods for the week. Follow Jacob Padilla on X @Jacob Padilla_ and check out his work at hurrdatsports.comThis season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com

Jacob Bigelow is back after an unexpected early season layoff. He opens by sharing his early season thoughts on Nebraska following the first three games of the Huskers' season. What has he liked so far, what has he not liked so far, and how about that three point shooting. He then previews today's matchup with Saint Mary's at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, before wrapping up by mentioning some other early season college basketball storylines from around the country. Lots more to come from the podcast this week. Stay tuned. This season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com

Jacob Bigelow is joined by the podcast's first returning guest, Nebraska Basketball beat writer Wilson Moore of the Omaha World Herald to preview the upcoming season for Fred Hoiberg's Huskers. They look at the roster from top to bottom, the two also discuss what players could determine the ultimate ceiling for this season's team, which new addition to the roster intrigues them the most, the importance of point guard play and outside shooting, and they finish some big picture Big Ten topics. Follow Wilson on Twitter @wilsmoore_ and go support his work at omaha.com or huskerextra.comThis season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com

Jacob Bigelow gives his thoughts and takeaways from Nebraska’s exhibition game against Grand Valley State that wrapped up the preseason for the Huskers. He also shares some nuggets from the secret scrimmage against Utah. Bigelow wraps up the show by discussing some other notable exhibition game and scrimmage results and shares thoughts on the passing USF head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com.Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod. Follow Jacob on Twitter @JacobABigelow.