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20223 Episode 6: Bill Busch

Bill Busch was thrown into the Defensive Coordinator job after four games into Nebraska's Season.  The numbers don't lie; the Blackshirts got better with Busch in charge. Read this article for more information.
Busch didn't make a difference on defense for Nebraska in 2022; as the Special Teams Coordinator, Busch was in charge of a massive turnaround; again, the numbers don't lie! A +451 improvement in six different categories from 2021 to 2022.
Despite the numbers and being a Pender, Nebraska native, Matt Rhule did not retain Busch. Today he's hanging out doing morning radio on 93.7 The Ticket in Lincoln. Busch is also on the speaking circuit, talking to groups and companies about overcoming adversity. 
Well, now he is making his first appearance on the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports. Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice have been criticized before about not talking enough about football. That is not the case in this episode. If you like football, you will geek out for the next hour and forty-five minutes. 
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Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. 
Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness.
If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media:
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Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 
 

2023 Episode 5: Spring Preview with Mitch Sherman from The Athletic

Spring practice for the Huskers starts on Monday, March 20. In the past Spring seasons, fans were focused on the quarterback battle or who the top running back will be. Instead, everyone will be dialed in on new Head Coach Matt Rhule and his staff this year. 
The expectations at Nebraska have never changed. However, it's no secret that the results have not matched the expectations, and that's why the Huskers are starting over with their sixth new Head Coach since 1998. 
On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatehcka sit down with Mitch Sherman from The Athletic and discuss the expectations for Spring Practice and if we are going to learn anything about what this team is capable of doing.
Also, how many players will be leaving after the Spring Season? It might be more than you think! Right now, there are not enough scholarships to go around.  
Mitch also gives us his insight into the recruitment of quarterback Dylan Riola. Riola made a big splash on his recent visit to Lincoln. Was his high visibility at the basketball an indication of his comfortability and maybe showing his cards on his college selection? We discuss. 
Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and drive to Colorado. 
If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF.
Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. 
Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness.
If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media:
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Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

2023 Episode 4: Inside the NFL with Clete Blakeman

Clete Blakeman was a three-year letter winner at quarterback for the University of Nebraska. But he's made a more prominent name for himself as one of the top officials in the National Football League. 
Clete cut his teeth as an official following in his dad's footsteps in the high school ranks in Nebraska and small colleges in the Midwest. He jumped to the Big 12 Conference in 2000 and the NFL in 2008, where he spent two seasons as a Field Judge. He was promoted to the White Hat (Referee) in 2010. He was the Referee for Super Bowl 50.
On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports,  we have a long conversation with Clete about all things officiating. A fascinating story of how he got started to where he is now. For you video game enthusiasts, Since 2013, Blakeman's voice and likeness have been used for penalty announcements in the Madden NFL franchise.
Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and drive to Colorado. 
If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF.
Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. 
Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness.
If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media:
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Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

2023 Episode 3: The Business of Husker Athletics with Doug Ewald

College athletics is a BIG business. So here's some news that will shock no one; it will keep getting bigger. 
When Trev Alberts took the job at Nebraska to be the Athletic Director, he wanted to surround himself with people he trusted. So one of the first people he turned to was Doug Ewald. The fancy title Ewald has is Executive Associate Athletic Director-Chief Financial Officer. In layman's terms, he's the bean counter for a budget of well over $ 100 million.
On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice sit down and talk money with Doug. The ever-changing landscape of NIL and what the future holds for paying players. Has selling alcohol at Pinnacle Bank Arena been the financial windfall some people thought it would be? And with USC and UCLA joining the Big 10, what does this mean for travel budgets and the strain on student-athletes? 
There's a lot to digest in our hour-long conversation. But one thing is for sure; there's more to an athletic department than most of us even know. 
Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and drive to Colorado. 
If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF.
Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. 
Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness.
If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media:
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Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

2023 Episode2: The Brothers Zatechka

This is the podcast we have been waiting for! The brothers Zatechka. 
Betfred Sports presents the Doc Talk Podcast. On this edition, Travis Justice sits back (interjecting occasionally) as Dr. Rob welcomes his brother Jon into the studio. So much to discuss, from the family dynamics to football to the recruiting, as Jon's son Issac recently committed to North Dakota State through the transfer portal. And we get to the bottom of two things we are dying to know, who's the toughest and smartest? 
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2023 Episode 1: Willie Miller’s Road To Redemption

Former Husker fullback Willie Miller has a story that could one day be made into a movie. You will hear much of the story by listening to this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports. 
When Miller graduated in 2000, he was in so much pain, and he knew that his football career was over. He needed surgery but was no longer a student-athlete; Nebraska was not going to pay for it even though his injuries were from him wearing the scarlet and cream. 
Miller turned to painkillers. They worked. However, masking the pain doesn't solve the problem. In fact, it creates a bigger one. Addiction. 
Massive weight gain, homelessness, disability, suicidal thoughts, and a near-death experience has Miller on the road to redemption. 
He's fit, remarried, and now an operating room nurse at Methodist Hospital. 
In this powerful hour-long plus, Miller is open and honest about the demons he's faced and offers hope to those who are going through a similar journey. 
He's now becoming a resource for former athletes with Athletes Revived. Its mission is Keeping Hope Alive. In 2017, Miller got the surgery he desperately needed, thanks to the generosity of the Nebraska Greats Foundation. 
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2022 Episode 40: Cautiously Optimistic

Have you missed us? It's been a while since we've taken a couple of weeks off in between podcasts. Blame Travis! He decided to escape to Europe for a couple of weeks so he could pout about his Hawkeyes losing to Nebraska and avoid Dr. Rob living rent-free inside his head! 
In this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice cover a lot of ground. With the dismissal of Mickey Joesph from the program, O-Line coach Donovan Raiola was retained by Matt Rhule, and Rob's Vegas vacation to celebrate the College Football Hall of Fame Induction of Zach Wiegert. 
We are looking for suggestions during the off-season. The podcast will become more interview based until we start talking about Xs and Os again. If there is someone you would like us to interview, send us suggestions at doctalksports@gmail.com. 
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2022 Episdoe 39: Matt Rhule Reaction

Matt Rhule is the new Head Coach of Nebraska football. He was introduced Monday fan fare that Husker fans like to put on display to show support.
This edition of the DocTalk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, is a recording of the YouTube live stream Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka did on Monday, November 28, 2022. 
Rhule signs an 8-year, $74 million contract making him the 3rd highest-paid coach in the Big 10 Conference. 
Betfred Sports presents the Doc Talk Podcast. Never miss a bet with Betfred Sports. Register right now! If you are in Arizona, Colorado, or Iowa, enter the PROMO CODE: DOCTALK, and you will get a free $20 bet. There are various betting types, including straight bets, in-play wagering, parlay cards, teasers, and more. Promotions and Bonuses exclusively for online bettors. Variation of deposit methods with secure withdrawals. Betfred Sports App is active in the following ways:
Arizona-Get up to a $500 risk-free bet
Colorado-Get up to a $500 risk-free bet
Iowa-Bet $50 and get up to $250 free bets
Pennsylvania through the Wind Creek Casino App  
Now open in Maryland and coming soon to Ohio
If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-Gambler.
Additionally, the Doc Talk Podcast is supported by the following:
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Attorney Connor Orr
HuskerMax (Podcast Distributor)
Tickets For Less
Purchase Doc Talk Sports t-shirts
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Follow us on social media:
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Travis-Twitter-@traviscreates  
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