<description>&lt;p&gt;It's been a rough month for Nebraska Basketball and Jacob Bigelow is back, with a blunt and honest assessment of where things stand with this current season. He was in the building on Sunday for the Huskers' sixth straight loss by a score of 83-55 against Wisconsin. Bigelow talks about what has changed and what hasn't changed with this Nebraska team. Is this the same team from the start of the season? Are the current concerns that same concerns this team has had all along? He ends the episode by answering an array of listener questions from social media. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It's Soul Searching Week

It's been a rough month for Nebraska Basketball and Jacob Bigelow is back, with a blunt and honest assessment of where things stand with this current season. He was in the building on Sunday for the Huskers' sixth straight loss by a score of 83-55 against Wisconsin. Bigelow talks about what has changed and what hasn't changed with this Nebraska team. Is this the same team from the start of the season? Are the current concerns that same concerns this team has had all along? He ends the episode by answering an array of listener questions from social media. This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 37 - The State of the Season Pod

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeJacksonCBB and check out his Substack Feed The Post. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 36 - Previewing Purdue and Talking Big Ten (feat. Joe Jackson)

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to give Jon a follow on Twitter @ByJonWalker and check out his work at Omaha.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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.&nbsp; Be sure to give Jon a follow on Twitter @ByJonWalker and check out his work at Omaha.com&nbsp; This season of the Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the flock today at birddarts.com<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 35 - Red vs. Blue Preview Part II (feat. Jon Walker) 

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Jacob Padilla on X @Jacob Padilla_ and check out his work at hurrdatsports.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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.com This season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 34 - Pentagon Recap and Creighton Preview Part I (feat. Jacob Padilla)

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This season of The Stretch Big is presented by Bird Darts. Join the Flock today at birddarts.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep 33 - Early Season Thoughts & Saint Mary's Preview

Tune in as resident basketball sicko and part time college basketball writer Jacob Bigelow, with occasional help from a rotating cast of friends, athletes, coaches, and fellow hoops heads takes you inside the college basketball season. Talking Nebraska Basketball, College Basketball at large, and more. Follow the show on Twitter @StretchBigPod and follow Jacob there as well @JacobABigelow Email any questions or inquiries to the show at stretchbigpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Matt Larson Cover art by Alec Rome<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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