# Luke Gifford mentioned to us last week that he was part of a major turnaround on special teams with the 49ers…how difficult is it to revamp something so quickly?

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Podcast: [Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK](https://stenobird.com/podcast/early-break-93-7-the-ticket-kntk-564524)
Published: 2026-07-13T13:23:50+00:00
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-The 49ers were last in special teams rankings in 2024, and improved to a top 5 unit in the league in 2025…we did see a turnaround for Nebraska in special teams last year under Mike Ekeler but he has since moved on…what is the biggest thing that goes into a turnaround? -Bill also helped turn around a Nebraska defense in the middle of the season---surely more difficult to do than having a whole offseason to do so—how does it happen effectively? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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