Husker Doc Talk

Bo Pelini says Ameer Abdullah will be 100% for the Wisconsin game next Saturday.  Is this just coach speak and wishful thinking to calm the masses?  Dr. Rob is at an orthopedic hospital everyday and gets a first hand account of this type of injury.  In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob discusses true recovery time for a sprained MCL.Also, with the Husker coming in at #13 in the College Football Playoff Poll, do the Huskers have a realistic chance to get to the final four if they win out? Dr. Rob tackles the tough questions and more!Of course we would like to hear from you, leave your comments below.  If you have not done so, follow us on Twitter, @doctalksports. 

Dr. Rob knows a thing or two about the offensive line. He'll be the first to admit he's not in practice on a daily basis handing hour grades but he has seen enough through 8 games to know who should be starting. Why aren't changes being made? Is it because the Huskers are 7-1? Is it because of nepotism in the program?  Dr. Rob gives his diagnosis in this weeks podcast. Also, a Husker DocTalk exclusive, find out who will be the featured speaker at this years Rimington Trophy Presentation! It's a big name who will sell the event out at record pace. We would love to hear your thoughts on this podcast, please leave your comments below. Also, follow Dr. Rob on Twitter @DocTalkSports.

In this episode, Dr. Rob discusses the offensive line adjustments the Huskers made for the Northwestern game and the dividends because of them.  Travis and Dr. Rob also talk about the developing leadership of quarterback Tommie Armstrong heading into the Rutgers game and where Nebraska stands right now in the pecking order of the Big 10.

We  have an exclusive in this weeks Husker DocTalk Podcast! We officially announce 2 of the 3 featured speakers at this year's Rimington Trophy Presentation.  We hope to announce the third and final speaker on next week's podcast.  Trust us! You will be impressed with the line up.After a week off, it's back to work for the Huskers, they are at Northwestern on Saturday.  Why do the Wildcats always play the Huskers close?  The last three games have been decided by a total of 7 points. On paper this should be a Nebraska blowout! Of course games aren't played on paper and his diagnosis, Dr. Rob expects another close one.We want to hear what you think, make sure to leave your comments below and thanks for listening!

One thing was for sure in last Saturday's loss at Michigan State. The offensive line played... Well, like crap! Sorry for the double negative in the title but we speak the truth here at the Husker Doc Tall Podcast, it's what you expect!The running game was non existent and Tommy Armstrong got the hell beat out of him. We learned Tommy is a tough kid and this Nebraska team doesn't quit but in the end the Huskers still lost. But why?We try and answer this question and many more in this week's episode.  We would also like to hear from you so feel free to leave comments below. 

Nebraska is off to a 5-0 start and Husker Nation is loving it! It's been a while since they felt this secure about a team on the field and what it is capable of. Credit a lot of that optimism to getting back to the old school tactics, running the football.However, the stakes get higher this weekend as Nebraska travels to Michigan State.  Many would argue that these are the best two teams in the Big 10 right now and for good reason. The Spartans already have a loss but are close to being  double digit favorite at home. They have a strong defense that is second in the nation against the run.In this weeks Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob talks about why the Huskers should be feeling confident in this game but he's not sold (just yet) on the return of the glory days for the Big Red.

All is right with the world again! The Nebraska power running game has returned and the Huskers run right over a Miami team that did its best to live up to its reputation of the 80's and 90's. The only difference is, the old Miami teams knew how to win  The 2014 Hurricanes were run over, out matched and out coached by the Huskers.On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob and Travis are joined by former Husker great Dave Rimington at the Benson Brewery.  They discuss the running game.  How Ameer Abdullah stacks up against great Nebraska running backs of yesteryear and how wide open the Big 10 race is. It's a conversation you will not want to miss, enjoy!

Just say the name Miami and most Huskers fans will have their skin start to boil.  The Hurricanes aren't the thugs they were 20 years ago, and they aren't the powerhouse they were either. However, Saturday's game in Lincoln will have the rest of the country talking about this old rivalry and a lot of comparisons to the past and present.Dr. Rob Zatechka talks about Saturday's game and if the Huskers have been tested enough heading into this contest.  He also discusses the 20 year reunion of the 1994 National Title Team that beat Miami in the Orange Bowl.  That 1994 team will be honored be for the game on Saturday night and Dr. Rob will get to do something he never got to in this playing days. What is it?  You have to listen to find out.  Enjoy this Husker Doc Talk podcast presented by The Rimington Trophy.