Radio Interview - Star 104.5 in Omaha - Talking About Cornhusker Kickoff 2009

by Jon Johnston on Aug 6, 2009 7:04 PM CDT in Football Comment 4 comments

I did a radio interview this morning on Star 104.5 - (KSRZ-FM) - in Omaha with Glennboy and Glo regarding the Husker yearbook Cornhusker Kickoff 2009. I'm posting it here because it's not so bad - at least I think I did okay. It was at 7:05 am - and I'm no morning person but I sound more alert than I thought I would.

Some notes about the interview:

- I had some time before the program to look up the radio host's bios and noticed that Glo is a fan of the Decemberists. I recently discovered them as my son had put some of his music on my ipod and I've spent a lot of hours in the car the past few days. We talked about them a little bit before I went on the air.

- They asked me about the "At A Glance" items - and notice how I'm blabbering on a little bit before I actually answer their question. That's because I'm thinking is - "WTF is "At A Glance" and I'm scrambling to remember what that is until it hits me. Morning person, indeed.

- She ask me about the "Top Five" - which is a lead-in question to talk more about the book. Well - Darren from BRN wrote that article and I'm struggling to remember who he listed so I never really answer the question. But it's my chance to plug Corn Nation and Big Red Network at the same time, so I take it. You'd think I'd remember this stuff off the top of my head, but to be honest towards the end of putting it together my brain was broiled... and there's that morning person thing again.

- It does sound like I said "tase them" instead of "invade them" towards the end. What two states don't have Nebraska season ticket holders? I want to know! Start the planning!

- I got my shots in against Colorado, although I forgot to take one at Missouri. That's okay - I was on the radio a couple weeks ago in Missouri and we equally ripped each other pretty well. I'm sure I'll get my chance again.

- I hate my voice on the radio. Okay, mostly I hate my voice - at least when I'm not yelling at people. Then I kind of like it.

Feedback, welcome!

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Hi all, new member here...

and thought I’d jump in. I agree on Colorado – it’s just a scary matchup out there, especially when they might have a chance to ruin a division championship. I’m not sure what to expect from them, but I can see them beating one of MU or KU.

by Husker_in_KC on Aug 7, 2009 9:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks for joining us

hell, I can see them beating us.

All the kool-aid drinking aside, we know nothing about what we’re really capable of. We have a lot of hope, but until we see these guys in action, particularly Lee and the receivers – it’s all speculation.

I guess – like I said in the interview – maybe I should be more upbeat. Maybe more full of kool-aid. What you think? :)

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by Jon Johnston on Aug 7, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love kool-aid in August

but I do have some concerns with the passing game. I think Lee is going to be good, possibly very good, but it’ll take some time most likely. Fortunately there are two Sun Belt games before Va. Tech. My main concern is what I’ve read the coaches say about his aggressiveness (and teammates about cockiness). Not that I think it’s bad if he’s aggressive and confident (much better than too timid), but if the coaches have come out and said that they’ve needed to dial back his aggressiveness – and they say he has a cannon arm – you gotta think he’s going to try and thread some needles he shouldn’t. Coupled with some inexperienced receivers, it just seems like a recipe for interceptions.

But this is nothing new. Every QB finds out one way or another how fine they can cut it. I think he’ll get enough experience – and he’ll have a great TE to throw to – that he won’t be throwing INTs all season. And I think that we’ll see some long TD passes if his arm lives up to the hype.

I’m guessing we’ll see a lot of the running game early on to ease Lee into Div 1A, and I can’t wait to see what happens if we’re able to keep the D honest with Lee’s arm and Helu and Castille running the ball. Plus, we’ve got Ndamukong Suh, so take another swig of that kool-aid!

by Husker_in_KC on Aug 7, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I peeked ahead...

…to CU after reading preview after preview touting the Buffs as a surprise team in the North to see what I’ve been missing. And I haven’t found much of anything. While there’s some potential there, Colorado has way too many questions going into this season. Answer those questions, and yes, the Buffs could surprise. But at initial glance, I actually think the Buffs are closer to last than first in the North.

by Husker Mike on Aug 9, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs