Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK episodes

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/North Dakota tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, NFL Week 2Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We saw some great victories last week like Texas’ comeback win at home vs. Ohio State…any actual FSPs this week?-Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your tailgate needs….in Lincoln since 1984Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Oregon has a get-right game tonight vs. Portland State (57.5 points favorites), and Ohio State gets a get-right game vs. Kent State (-52.5)…can Rutgers push USC at all?-We mentioned Michigan State/Notre Dame earlier in the show…how close do you watch that game for next week’s game? And VATech/Maryland…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Today, Tom Osborne becomes the first living person to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame, which will occur at the StateCapitol Rotunda…how important is it that legislation was changed to allow him to be here for this honoring?-What are Governor Pillen’s impressions of the Husker football team through 2 games and will he be at the Cole Swindell concert?-Governor Pillen helped with the traffic flow on gameday with all the construction…what was the response from that?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as wellOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska has looked good through 2 games this season, but North Dakota brings in (potentially) the best non-conference team we’veseen on the schedule…are the Breakers (and Stool) concerned at all about an upset?-What would be an acceptable score for Nebraska fans? The Huskers are 24 point favorites…-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Thoughts on tonight’s Bills/Lions Thursday Night Football game (7:15pm, Amazon Prime)…and Syracuse/Pitt (6:30pm, ESPN)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Monte is with us for the first time in a while to give us an update on the Nebraska Greats Foundation and a reminder of what it is allabout…-He brings with him Kathi Weiskamp, the newest Nebraska Greats Board Member….she, of course, is a former Husker volleyball player(1988 graduate); and a former LPS AD…why did she decide to join the board?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-North Dakota played in Lincoln 4 years ago and nearly sprung the upset on a struggling Nebraska team…how much do you rememberfrom that game and experience?-This version of North Dakota is ranked in the Top 10 of the FCS…what belief do they have of winning in Lincoln this time?-What could cause Nebraska the most problems about this North Dakota squad, and what concerns you most about this Nebraskateam?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s AllState Playoff Predictor puts Nebraska currently having the 21 st best odds of making the playoff---nowhere to be seen isOregon (!), despite the Ducks being seen as a 67% chance of beating the Huskers in Eugene-Nebraska has an 18% chance at the playoffs, which of course means nothing on September 17 th ---but it’s relevancy and hope that theprogram craves. Texas has an 87% chance currently of making the playoff, followed by Notre Dame (80%); Miami (79%); Ohio State(74%); and Georgia (68%). The defending champs, Indiana, are just behind that pace at 63%Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Princewill Umanmielen---a 2-year Husker---spent one year at Ole Miss and registered 9 sacks last year, before leaving Oxford to joinLane Kiffin at LSU---where he already has 5 sacks through 2 games, including 3 vs. Louisiana Tech last week-The star defensive end was served with papers on Tuesday in the ongoing lawsuit saying he and one other player violated revenue-sharing contracts with Ole Miss…will it get into his head or fire him up more to play well on Saturday? The Louisiana governor haschime in also!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska and Notre Dame announced yesterday a home-and-home football series, with Nebraska hosting the Fighting Irish in 2032,and heading to South Bend in 2033-Although 2027 is currently lacking a marquis opponent, this now has the years 2028 through 2035 looking respectable in non-conference games with series in there with Arizona, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, and now Notre Dame…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the Jon Rothstein Happy Hour tonight AND big crowd likely for Nebraska/Creighton volleyball at PBA…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We are just under a month away from the 30 th Annual Huskers Helping the Homeless event, from October 1 st – 10 th ….for those who don’t knowmuch about it, how did it get started and how much has it grown to this in its 30 th year?-This will all culminate with an event here at the station on October 10 th , prior to the Indiana football game…how can people get involved inhelping and to what lengths? What about those who aren’t in the area and are listening from afar?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Anthony Colandrea is the B1G Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Bowling Green…what’s impressed you most so far abouthim this season?-We’ve seen some Top 10 FCS teams already notch wins vs. the FBS this year (Tarleton State, Montana State)…are you concerned about NorthDakota possibly pushing Nebraska this Saturday?-Last week was eye-opening in the B1G with losses by Ohio State and Oregon…are we looking at a weird year for the league or a down year?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was a much better showing from Nebraska’s defense in Week 2, with no big plays surrendered (like the very first play of the season vs.Ohio)…was that players knowing their assignments better or a worse Bowling Green offense?-North Dakota brings in a good passing QB and a solid offensive line, even though it’s FCS-level…what’s the challenge ahead like this Saturday?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tonight, from 5-6pm, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein pays up on his promise from last year that if Nebraska were to win its first NCAATournament game, he’d pay for an hour of drinks in Lincoln---that’s tonight from 5-6pm at Gate 25 ahead of the 6pm Nebraska/Creightonvolleyball match…..Important to know---anyone wearing blue is not able to go to the Happy Hour-Also, Rothstein said on his most recent podcast that Nebrasketball’s Pryce Sandfort should be a preseason All-American….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed the improved efficiency of Anthony Colandrea last week, which led him to being theB1G Offensive Player of the Week…and also hit more on the red zone success (so far) and the running game in general…-What did he have to say about Nebraska’s offensive line and also a lookahead to North Dakota…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on last night’s Broncos/Chiefs game and reminder of event tonight at The Ticket with Bergen Reilly and Andi JacksonOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In a world where Tarleton State and Montana State have wins for the FCS against FBS teams---it’s still a really tough thing for FCSteams to be competitive vs. the bigger schools, as seen by Southern’s 77-6 loss to Houston on Saturday-Faulk said his team never really had a chance and was more of a preseason crash-test dummy for Houston…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s time for another edition of our power rankings and there could be some extreme movement from last week’s rankings…who ismoving up and who is moving down?-Nebraska hasn’t played a tough team yet and that will benefit them in their placement in the rankings…but is it real??Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Chicago Bears scored HOW MANY POINTS?! And, good to know the Browns are still the Browns…but what was THAT, Chargers?-No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheepsred, since 1960---available in most local grocersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule mentioned yesterday that he’s pleased with the team being 8-for-8 in red zone TD conversions, and credited the staff having “aton of time” before Fall camp to explore ways to improve the red-zone offense-He mentions that improved execution overall in the red-zone has been invaluable…is it real yet or is it just weaker opponents?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Florida plays at Auburn this weekend---the same school his wife attended—and he was asked by media if any of his extended familyare rooting against him and Florida this weekend. Sumrall was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama…-He delivered a great quote saying, “Florida pays my mortgage” and that any family rooting against him “ain’t my family”. SEC! SEC!SEC!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule was very complimentary of North Dakota, saying their offensive line is “one of the best and well-coached” lines that he’sseen…regardless of level of play…and that Nebraska needs to get a better pass rush and it would be a good challenge in doing so thisweekend-He also said North Dakota QB Jerry Kamisky can really “sling it” and that he’d look to have success through the air vs. Nebraska…whatdid Rhule have to say about his own team?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Thoughts on Chiefs/Broncos tonight on Monday Night Football and reminder for event here at station tomorrow night…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As we mentioned earlier, Texas looked dead when down 23-3 in the 3 rd quarter before things changed and they came back and won..-The rest of the Top 10: Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Miami (FL), Ohio State, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and AlabamaOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The NFL legend saw his Bowling Green team fall behind 35-0 at half and lose, 56-7, and said in postgame that he’s curious how manywins Nebraska will get this year because they are going to be a “tough out,” and he wouldn’t count them out from making noise thisyear-He referred to Nebraska’s running back room as a “3-headed monster” and says with that and Colandrea that the offense is dynamicOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Week 2 provided great drama in college football…which ones have we not talked about that have you scratching your head?-For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call Nick today at (402) 421-9366Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ohio State blew a 23-3 lead and lost to Texas, 24-23; we mentioned earlier that Oregon lost to Oklahoma State; and Illinois fell toDuke, 31-27. On a GOOD note---Michigan showed life and beat Oklahoma, 17-10; and Iowa did beat Iowa State, 16-13, but struggledmore than they were ‘supposed’ to in the game….-Add on the fact that Minnesota was bludgeoned at home by Mississippi State and it adds up to an odd start for the league….a sign ofthings to come or just a rough start? Does this all give Nebraska fans more hope?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last year, Oklahoma State went to Oregon and lost 69-3…and that was the score at the end of the 3 rd quarter in that game in the lastgo-round of Mike Gundy-This year---Oklahoma State, fresh off a 14-point loss at Tulsa (!) last week—jumped out to a 24-7 lead and ended up winning, 39-31,over the Ducks….nothing looks right for Oregon, and their defense looks especially lost through 2 weeks…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Anthony Colandrea was charged with an INT on Nebraska’s opening drive that really wasn’t his fault at all---and responded after thatwith 4 passing TDs, and a long rushing TD that was called back by a holding call---his stat line: 20/24, 222 yds, 4 TDs, 1 INT; 4 carries, 33yards-Nebraska led 35-0 at halftime and never struggled vs. a clearly outmatched Bowling Green team….not much to really complain aboutfrom that game, is there? Anything learned?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Bowling Green tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, NFL SUNDAY!!!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We saw a surprise Field Storming last week when Michigan had a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan…which can we expect thisweek?-Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your Labor Day grilling….in Lincoln since 1984Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bowling Green comes to town after a 20-13 loss at home to FCS No. 5 Tarleton State, a game they trailed 17-0 in…was that a completestunner to you or are expectations low this season for the Falcons?-The MAC had a pretty impressive performance in Week 1…how much does that mean to you as someone who broadcasts for a schoolin that league in an era where good players are getting poached to go to bigger schools?-What players on Bowling Green could cause Nebraska problems? Can the Falcons contain a mobile QB like Anthony Colandrea?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas (1’) vs. Ohio State Mississippi State (-1’) vs. Minnesota Oklahoma (-5’) vs. Michigan-Iowa (-14) vs. Iowa State Nebraska (-28’) vs. Bowling Green Chiefs (-2’) vs. BroncosOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-SCCA Solo Nationals, Lincoln Stars hockey, 45 th All Makes Auto and Truck Show, and Jon Rothstein Happy Hour-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as wellOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last week, Nebraska was up 14-13 on Ohio at halftime before pulling away to a 49-21 win…thanks to a big 4 th quarter....-Bowling Green lost to Tarleton State, 20-13, and is a 28.5 point underdog with Eddie George in town….does this need to be in hand byhalftime? Also….quick thoughts on last night’s 49ers/Rams game in Australia…-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on last night’s NFL game and looking ahead to tonight’s Rams/49ers game in Australia…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-NCAA national coordinator of officials Ron Snodgrass sent out a memo that ensures that the clock embedded into the broadcast feedis the only clock referred to when establishing time remaining for any plays or moments-This would have allowed Western Michigan to leave Ann Arbor with a win—which they’re still trying to obtain—but likely not to beOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-USC is the only team to have played 2 games so far…otherwise everyone has played one game with only Wisconsin and Rutgers havinglosses so far…let’s get to the rankings-Oregon beat Boise State but it was not the most impressive showing….where do they fall, if any, after week 1? And what do we dowith Michigan?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Michigan head coach, Kyle Whittingham made some comments the other day about quarterback, Bryce Underwood's, job security as QB1, and Underwood responded. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tonight---on NetFlix, not Amazon Prime or any normal networks---it’s Rams/49ers in Australia, where it will actually be a Fridaymorning game time (10:35am in Australia)-The 49ers have been in Australia for 8 days, with an arrival of September 2 nd ---while the Rams left late Tuesday night on a 15-hourflight that will have them land in Australia on Thursday morning local time---around 27 hours from kickoff and a “lost day” due totravel…how will that picture look for the Rams tonight?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was Patriots/Seahawks last night to start the NFL season---the last 2 teams to play last season are the first ones to play this year---and a raucous crowd was on the scene…did the game deliver drama or not?-How was a Wednesday night start date greeted by the nation? Will Sip and Bill watch more NFL action this year?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NFL Football is here! - Raff's Good Take on Sports - September 9th, 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Seahawks/Patriots tonight to kick off the NFL season in Seattle…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Although Michigan won, we expected to see them drop in the polls for the miracle win vs. Western Michigan…did they drop ahead of thisweekend’s game vs. Oklahoma?-How many B1G teams find themselves ranked ahead of Week 2?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A close game at halftime turned into a 28-point win for Nebraska on Saturday…..what did the first glimpse of Anthony Colandrea as theHuskers’ QB look like to you?-Jamal Rule scored 3 TDs in his college debut as a running back and won B1G Freshman of the Week accolades…does he look like the starting RBto you?-Nebraska’s defense had a rough first half but a much better 2 nd half…did you come away from that game more concerned about that group ornot?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-More importantly---what did he say about the opening play of the game from Saturday which went for 68 yards? What happened and was itcorrected?-A big question from fans this year is about Nebraska’s ability to stop the run…did Aurich assess his thoughts on that yesterday following theirfirst game?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):7:00 – Rob Aurich also spoke with media yesterday before practice….what was his assessment of his defense after a 49-21 win over Ohio?-More importantly---what did he say about the opening play of the game from Saturday which went for 68 yards? What happened and was itcorrected?-A big question from fans this year is about Nebraska’s ability to stop the run…did Aurich assess his thoughts on that yesterday following theirfirst game?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Usually, the season starts on a Thursday—but since nothing can be normal, it’s now on a Wednesday this year as the Seahawks host thePatriots to kick off the season….7:20pm on NBC-Don’t worry, though—there is also NFL action tomorrow with Rams/49ers in Australia….a 7:35pm kickoff on NetFlixOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed Colandrea's debut, the running back picture after game 1, and assessment of thereceiving corps from the win over Ohio-Holgorsen also had thoughts on the offensive line’s performance and what he expects from that going forward…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the week that was in college football and a reminder---NFL returns tomorrow nightOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-John and Jeff chat about the Lincoln Food Bank's Dine Out to Help Out tomorrowOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule wasn’t happy on Saturday about the penalties Nebraska had and the slow start vs. Ohio…nor should he be…but how do you clean thoseup and also start off quicker in general?-Bowling Green lost to Tartleton State, 20-13, at home on Saturday…so it’s not a team coming in with any expectations really…what does Rhulewant to see this week from his team?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The stool reacts to Michigan's extra second debacle against Western Michigan Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sunday night's volleyball matchup at Wrigley for Nebraska was cut short due to the extreme humidity on the court Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Week 1 didn’t have a ton of great games but certainly did have some…but which ones had us scratching our heads in confusion?-For blinds, shades and shutters---contact Nick and the team at Vision Window Décor—402-421-9366Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s been a few days since we saw Nebraska have just a 1-point lead at halftime and midway through the 3 rd quarter, but explosive plays byMekhi Nelson, Jamal Rule and Anthony Colandrea helped the Huskers to pull away with a comfortable win-The very first play of the game went for 68 yards off the bat down to Nebraska’s 7-yard line, which Ohio then scored 2 plays later on…but thedefense certainly did play better overall in the 2 nd half despite giving up scores on 3 possessions in the first half..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Ohio tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekendOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The busiest man in Lincoln returns with a full schedule of events…including things for gameday this weekend-Tonight…Oktoberfest at Kinkaider! Tomorrow—gameday in Lincoln…and save the date for Sept. 26 (Oktoberfest – Bierhaus) and Sept.27 (Paul Rodriguez comedy – Howler Haus)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bill has mentioned many times this offseason that he sees a great chance that Nebraska can go 9-3 this season…Sip and Jake haven’tbeen as optimistic as that…as we go through the schedule, what’s the official prediction for record this year for Nebraska?-And in terms of this actual game…this is NOT a gambling show---but the spread is Nebraska -23.5….would you touch that at all?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-LSU (-10’) vs. Clemson Iowa (-31’) vs. Northern Illinois Oregon (-24’) vs. Boise State Nebraska (-23’) vs. Ohio-Thoughts on Lee’s picks and if he is off on any of them at all in our minds….and just an underwhelming schedule for Week 1Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There are a FEW good games this week to kick off the full slate of action…where might we see some Field Stormings?-Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your Labor Day grilling….in Lincoln since 1984Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last year, Nebraska played Thursday night of Week 1---a dramatic, 20-17 win over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium in KC…did we getthat kind of drama last night? Colorado/Georgia Tech…good game or not?-Also, B1G teams were in play last night with Minnesota and Illinois starting their seasons against non-conference foes…how did thatlook?-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-No NFL until next week, but we do have 2 ranked teams playing lay-up games in college football….#25 Missouri (-54’) hosts ArkansasPine-Bluff and # 21 Utah (-35’) vs. Idaho…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s game week for Nebraska football and there’s not only construction going on with the roads in town…but also with the newdowntown library coming right by The Ticket…what’s the update on construction?-In a world full of people reading off of Kindles and online, it’s nice to see a commitment to a new library…how important is it forpeople (kids AND adults) to still read actual books and not the alternative of them?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re 2 days from Nebraska/Ohio and Marty will be on the call for the Ohio Bobcats radio broadcast…did he think Anthony Colandreawould be at a school like Nebraska after the Bobcats held him to 10 points for UNLV in their bowl game?-How much has this Ohio team changed from last year’s 9-win campaign and what’s the overall optimism level?-Frank Solich is a legend in both Lincoln, Nebraska and Athens, Ohio….how beloved is he in the fanbase for what he achieved there?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It for sure seemed as if Chang and Hawaii gave up to a certain extent with some life still left in themOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Interesting start to the year with Nebraska playing in Dallas, Las Vegas, and then….Brookings, S.D., vs. the Jackrabbits last night-Bill has coached all across this country his entire professional career…does he have any example of playing as a major program AT asmaller program and what he liked about it? Sip went to Fresno State for a football game once…would that be his answer?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We could do the same thing for 5 wins or 7 wins but that seems like the threshold of all picks---where as 8 wins is seen by most as asuccessful and somewhat surprising season, and 4 wins would be disaster-So..as we enter the season vs. Ohio in 2 days….is there more quiet optimism or loud pessimism and 4 wins or less for the year?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on UCLA’s firing of Martin Jarmond and what’s next for the program….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Media was invited at 2pm to take a field trip of sorts to Memorial Stadium and see construction progress, updates in North stadium, and thenew concession items as well-Did Jake make it over there for the event? If not, what were the reportsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The depth chart is out for Nebraska football…which spots were you surprised by, if any, for Week 1?-What stood out yesterday from Dana Holgorsen and Rob Aurich’s appearance with the media? Anything from Matt Rhule on Monday?-UCLA fired AD Martin Jarmond on Monday, citing a ‘significant financial deficit that is unsustainable on its current path’…is there any chance foof a domino effect in college sports following this? How many schools do you think are having extreme financial issues?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re just days away from Aurich’s debut as Nebraska’s defensive coordinator as his unit tries to prevent any type of momentum for Ohio…didhe offer any intel on the depth chart and what some might see as surprises on there?-It’s been an ongoing battle at the cornerback spot opposite of Andrew Marshall…should we expect to see more of a rotation through the gamein that spot or does he plan on playing Viktor Evans most of the game?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Things are looking up for UCLA with Bob Chesney at head coach, men’s basketball showing some improvement and great programs withwomen’s basketball, baseball and softball---so why did Martin Jarmond get fired on Monday as the school’s AD?-One answer: MONEY. In a letter to the UCLA community, chancellor Julio Frenk said UCLA athletics “carries a significant financial deficit, and itscurrent path is not sustainable.” Is there any chance this starts a domino effect in college sports? Most places have money problems now….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s offensive coordinator has been high all offseason long on Anthony Colandrea and how he works well with the system he wants tocall…was that the theme of the day again when looking forward to the Ohio game?-The depth chart lists 3 running backs with the ‘OR’ label…did Holgorsen give any insight into how that picture might look on Saturday?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-How many former Huskers survived cuts in the NFL? 10…including Nate Boerkircher and Emmett Johnson….just 10 former Huskers in theleagueOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-IPronto is taking the place of StarTran this Fall, and will offer roundtrip service from Columbus, Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk, and Omaha-They’ll also service Lincoln---with inbound options to the stadium from various parts of town for $10, and roundtrip options either $25 or $30…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska is believed to have the easiest non-conference schedule of any FBS team this season---so a 3-0 start is expected and is absolutelynecessary to achieve goals for the season. So, if we can’t learn a ton about how this team will look vs. B1G teams…what can be seen as things tobuild on?-Is it the ability to force turnovers? Ability to get to the QB with a pass rush? A consistent, steady run game?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned it yesterday, but the crowd at The Coliseum was awful in USC’s 42-26 win over San Jose State on Saturday---we are aware ofthe heat wave going through California which does mean something-Kirk Herbstreit said on the ‘Nonstop’ podcast for USC fans to “get a** to the Coliseum” and support a team trying to make a statement in theB1GOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What were some of the things that Rhule said about Justin Evans? -Update on the running back room? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-New this year at the stadium you can get: an N-shaped pretzel; Fairbury polish sausage; footlong Ribwich; dry-rubbed wings; and street corn-Also, for morning games only---breakfast tacos will be available….which items will sell well?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule mentioned that Nebraska knows their single-digit jersey recipients this year---but we won’t be told until Saturday---other than JustinEvans, who isn’t even allowed to wear a single-digit jersey-Nebraska will also go game-by-game on team captains…and that the defense “looks and feels right” heading into Week 1 of the season…whatabout the RBs?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts from Sip on what he saw from Trae Taylor/Tory Pittman on Friday and game week ahead for Nebraska..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In early August, Missouri senator Eric Schmitt introduced a measure to recognize the Tigers’ claim to the 1960 national title and theonly undefeated season in program history. However---they finished No.5 in the AP Poll that season-And—apparently Washington and Iowa claim national titles from that season---how are we really revising history 66 years later?Missouri will honor the 1960 team in September when they unveil a renovation of part of their stadiumOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As college football continues to trend toward not allowing NFL players back into the NCAAs, Matt Rhule made another greatpoint about itOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We talked about some games from Week Zero last segment…but what had Bill scratching his head?-Nebraska’s Apple Store is at Computer Hardware—just south of 70 th & O in Lincoln, and in Hastings, Kearney and Grand IslandOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re just days away from Nebraska/Ohio at 11am at Memorial Stadium---but we did have eyes on games this weekend, includingNorth Carolina taking down TCU in Ireland (15-10), and USC beating San Jose State, 42-26-Let’s give a shout out also to Memphis for a big win at UNLV in Charles Huff’s debut as head coach for the Tigers..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The matches in Dallas were exhibition matches, but Nebraska won both of those on Thursday night---over Florida and SMU-The season truly began at 7:30pm on Saturday, when Nebraska swept UNLV—and awaited No. 2 Texas yesterday…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip was in attendance for Trae Taylor’s first appearance in high school football in Nebraska, a massive crowd that saw a late comebackby Millard South to beat Millard North, 35-34. Taylor’s stats: 16/31, 344 yards, 3 TDs….but he ran the ball 24 times for 94 yards-There seems to be some sort of communication difference in terms of if Nebraska coaches were upset about Taylor running it 24times…regardless, that’s a lot of carries for any QB and especially in the first game of the season…so was there a convo with coaches?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the slate of games in Week 0 tomorrow and how much the guys will be watching….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tua Tagovailoa gets the start tonight in Miami against the rebuilding Dolphins---a team he is by far and away the highest-paid playeron this year despite being on the Atlanta Falcons-Both teams aren’t supposed to be very good this season, but it’ll be interesting to see the reception Tua gets from Dolphins fans…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You can catch TCU/UNC at 11am on ESPN; then, San Jose State/USC at 2pm on NBC; and NC State/Virginia at 2:30pm on ESPN(remember when that game was supposed to be played in Brazil?)-You can catch North Dakota State’s first appearance as an FBS team vs. Jacksonville State (4:30pm, CBS Sports Network); andHawaii/Stanford (6pm, ACC Network)…and, yes, there’s a late night game—Memphis/UNLV (9pm, FOX). What a day.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-FBS football kicks off tomorrow with TCU/North Carolina at Aviva Stadium in Dublin—a place The Stool has all been—and the HornedFrogs enter as a 9.5-point favorite vs. UNC, who have had another tumultuous offseason and Fall camp so far-Do you ever wonder what a win for Nebraska vs. Northwestern in that game in 2022 could have done for the season? Instead, ScottFrost was fired after a terrible loss at home to Georgia Southern and Erik Chinander soon after, in what would finish as a 4-8 season---with a nice win vs. Iowa to end that season (thanks, Bill)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-PBA QubicaAMF Mark 3One Open, 2026 Lincoln Zombie Walk, Cars & Coffee, and Trailride Food Truck Festival-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77 AND now on West O StreetOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska went undefeated last year in the regular season and always has a tough non-conference…last night they started with No. 17Florida before awaiting the winner of Penn State/SMU…-Tomorrow, Nebraska will face UNLV in Las Vegas before a major battle with No. 2 Texas on Sunday in Vegas…-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Guess who is starting vs. the Dolphins tomorrow in the final preseason game? TUA….for the FalconsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Petitti signed a new contract yesterday through 2033 that keeps him as commissioner of the league…and why not for both sides? It’sbeen a good relationship.-Also, Thomas Castellanos is going to Texas Tech…will he start over Will Hammond or be a quality backup instead?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s been a while and football season is here…so why not check in with MARTY in Tallahassee to get ready for the season?-What are things looking like for Florida State from what Marty has heard? Rebound year for Mike Norvell or more of the same?-Marty follows Nebraska closely but obviously is not here very often…is he feeling optimistic about the Huskers this year or not?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Brett McMurphy wrote about the long season ahead yesterday, pointing out that college football plays 11 games in 38 days tocrown its champion, compared to the NFL playing 13 games in 29 days to end at the Super Bowl-We never complain about more college football, but being dragged out so far in the playoffs is the complaint here---Georgia’s KirbySmart said, “no sport I know of shuts down for 25 to 30 days between performances” and that the postseason flow should be betterOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s the ‘Spikes Under the Lights’ event tonight at Jerry’s World, where Nebraska plays No. 17 Florida at 7pm in a best-of-3 series,followed by No. 10 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU…and the winners then play to wrap up the night for $1 million-It should be noted---each of the 4 teams gets a guaranteed $200,000 for being there---the champion gets an extra $200,000---and youcan watch it all on TNTOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a good night to have ESPN Plus, because you can watch any of 18 possible games on the bonus station for the network-There will be no bottom ticker however on the broadcast-We have 4 different games at 5pm---Maine/Towson; Stony Brook/Delaware State; Mercyhurst/Youngstown State; and OhioDominican/Morehead State-Do any Breakers actually sports bet on FCS games? Is it easier to win on them than it is in FBS?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s the eve of college football’s return…when we are on air tomorrow, there will be FOOTBALL THAT NIGHTOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Pete Nakos has been talking to all the different college football teams about what their players are making, and it looks like Miami’sDarian Mensah is on tops of the list at $6 million this year with possible bonuses in there for performance-Nakos points out that Colandrea is at a reported $2.5 million, ahead of the likes of Maiva ($1.5 million); and even Gunnor Stockton ($1.5-2mil)…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Troy Dannen talked several times the last few days and said on radio Monday night that the sellout streak will not be ending thanks to a strongmarketing push…will it continue to be a battle every game to keep it alive—and at what point is it not worth it?-The Big Ten is passing a rule that doesn’t allow NFL players to return to play college football in their conference…can you believe those areeven words that need to be said in this bizarre era of college football?-4 years ago, we were in Dublin for Nebraska/Northwestern to kick off the college football season…do you hope to be part of something likethat again with Nebraska?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema said on the podium in Chicago last month at B1G Media Days that he hired a new DC (Bobby Hauck) inFebruary to install a scheme that might catch the rest of the league by surprise-He then said on the side podium that he is changing the way his defense is schemed because Illinois can’t afford to pay the numbers needed toget what he wanted otherwise---they had committed a lot of their money to the offensive line, and D-line players were going for “ungodly”amounts of money…so he’s patching together a defense that doesn’t need a bunch of ‘big’ players. Will that work and keep Illinois competitive?Who knows…but what is Nebraska doing to try and keep up in the era of the money gap?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Peyton Manning’s son, Marshall, is a 15-year-old freshman at Chattanooga Baylor High School in Tennessee---and his debut was nationallytelevised as they beat Brentwood (Tennessee) Academy, 38-20-Here’s the deal, though---Manning isn’t the starter, and in fact played just 2 snaps in the game---and his head coach said he’ll play in everygame this year, even if it’s just 2 snaps a game---to be ready to go next year. Manning Mania….it’s back againOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday’s media availability session was all about the offense---any word on how things have been with turnovers so far as the teamprepares for Ohio in non-conference play?-We have heard that Isaiah Mozee has had a nice camp so far…any word on where he stands in the rotation at RB and on that room in general?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Deshaun Watson wins the Browns’ starting QB job---for now---and already has issued an apology to the fans!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Big Ten has now stated that no player who has been signed to an NFL roster will be able to play college football in the Big Ten Conference Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-14 weeks, all ranked in order from worst-to-first…and no surprise, the worst weekend is Week Zero as we slowly get back into the spirit ofwatching college football-Which weeks are the best? The best of the year is….Week 10 (Nov. 3-7), with games like Oregon/Ohio State; Miami/Notre Dame;Alabama/LSU; Georgia/Ole Miss; BYU/Utah; and Penn State/Washington. If that’s the best weekend…what’s 2 nd best? To the list….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Shut Up SippleOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Cigs is our guy and we will always root for him---but he’s not the guy to watch this year, nor is Kyle Whittingham or Matt Campbell in theirrespective new jobs at Michigan and Penn State-This year---it’s all about Bob Chesney at UCLA, inheriting a 3-9 roster. If he turns it around and makes them a competitor immediately…whatdoes that tell programs like Nebraska who are hoping for an eventual turnaround under their current coach if it doesn’t happen this year? Oreven the other schools…Rutgers, Maryland, etc…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio this weekend and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderlyconduct and possessing criminal tools-Via the California Post, court documents reveal that York “responded to an ad on a known prostitution website in Ohio and arranged to havesexual activity with the female in exchange for $140”….at a trailer park in East Palestine. Incredible.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports’ team of “experts” went through their deep dive of B1G expectations yesterday and among a panel of 7---Nebraska finished nohigher than 11 th in their expected finishes of teams, including Tom Fornelli putting them all the way down at 14 th . Yikes.-4 of the 7 picked Oregon to win the league; 2 picked Ohio State; and 1 picked Indiana….but they just don’t believe in any ‘zip’ to the Huskers in2027…there was some belief in Minnesota and even Maryland (?!), though…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts from Week 2 of preseason and the last weekend with out college football…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska played in Week Zero when they lost at Illinois in Bret Bielema’s debut in 2021, and lost again in Week Zero when they lost toNorthwestern in Ireland-That put Nebraska behind the 8-ball before most teams even started their season…we, selfishly, love watching football on Week Zeroas football is back…but what do most programs wish they were playing Week 1 like the rest of the country?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright suited up on Saturday for a preseason NFL game (Browns/Bills), and at the same time was in the transferportal for college football, looking to get one more big paycheck in the college ranks before going to where he already is-Browns head coach Todd Monken said in a press conference, “Ain’t this s*** crazy? I mean, I don’t even know what to say tohim”…which is the proper thing to say probably-Would Nebraska consider adding players like this for this upcoming season…as we’re already through Fall camp mostly? And where isDiego Pavia in all of this?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Michigan was ranked as the top helmet, followed by Notre Dame, Ohio State, Florida State, and Texas in the Top 5-Nebraska was ranked the 20 th best helmet…who was too high and too low on the helmet list?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Dannen said that Nebraska is 'not flirting' with the upper tier of the Big Ten Conference -The AD said that fans should write the checks for athlete's paymentOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Emmett Johnson scored a TD for the Chiefs in their preseason loss to the Bucs; he ended with 7 carries for 25 yards and TD, with 1catch for 10 yards as well-Harrison Butker kicked a 69-yard field goal before halftime as well---who says the preseason can’t have epic moments?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-If it wasn’t apparent, now it’s official---Matt Rhule told media on Saturday that Colandrea is the starting QB, not that anyone heredidn’t think that was the case. Rhule highlighted Colandrea’s competitiveness and discipline among his accolades…-Outside of DB Kahmir Prescott, there are no injuries to report at the end of training camp…also, Nebraska will give out single-digits atsome point soon for jerseys…and more high praise for Gunnar Gottula…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on last night’s NFL games and Jake’s Dolphins play for the 2 nd time this preseason tomorrow vs. the Giants…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Big 12's deal with Monster Energy is being petitioned against by several doctors Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-That was the headline from Matt Hayes’ recent column for USA Today, saying that the SEC scoffs at Ohio State’s “tough schedule” bymocking the likes of Illinois and Iowa being ‘tough’ games---how the SEC fans conveniently forget that Iowa rolled Vanderbilt last yearin a bowl game and Illinois has beaten South Carolina and Tennessee in back-to-back years in the postseason-No one says the SEC isn’t tough---it certainly is and still might be a tougher conference overall than the B1G---but it’s not somethingthat is just a given like it was in years past. The B1G has 8 teams ranked in the preseason Top 25---the SEC has 9 teams…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As Nebraska continues to try and sell tickets to their home games, another deal came out yesterday—4 tickets for $160 total whichincludes a $40 voucher for concessions. Not a terrible price to bring the family out for a night game at Memorial Stadium…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77 AND now on West O StreetOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables agreed to a new 6-year, $63 million contract through the 2031 season, worth about$10.5 million per season-Oklahoma did make the playoffs last year but lost to Alabama---and his tenure so far has been just OK to this point besides the playoffappearance last year…they are a preseason Top 10 team…is it the right move to extend him before games begin?-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-2 NFL preseason games tonight….Raiders/Texans (7pm, ESPN); and 49ers/Chargers (9pm, NFL Network)…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Doug isn’t here today to talk about Pinnacle Bank---he’s here to talk about WORDSTOCK this Saturday from 10a-2p at Antelope Park!-For those who haven’t been to Wordstock before….what exactly is it and how can people help out if they can’t attend?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports compiled data from the last 5 years on close games---closing games out with a 7+ lead entering the 4 th quarter; comebackefforts when trailing by 7+ points; and ‘clutch performers’….indicating record in games when the difference was 6 points or lessentering the 4 th quarter-Nebraska was in a bad spot in each of these categories, and among the worst in the ‘clutch’ category---with 18 losses in the last 5years when games entered the 4 th quarter within 6 points…Matt Rhule’s first season, the team was 1-5 and they’ve been 3-4 eversince…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska has been a non-factor in college football (sadly) for the past 12 years, really----yet they continue to ride the sellout streak,which is at 410 games dating back to November 1962-The streak has been mocked my plenty of the years, saying the seats aren’t full and it’s been tickets bought out by companies to keepthe streak alive---but is it still worth it? Still important to the fans or can they realize that 410 is pretty damn impressive especially withhow mediocre the program has been and in a time when a lot of stadiums are decreasing their capacities?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A historic “Third Saturday in October” tradition returns this year and next year when Alabama and Tennessee play, as both teams willwear their home jerseys when the play---orange for Tennessee, and crimson for Alabama---on both occasions, for the first time since1970-Can you imagine Nebraska playing in their home reds on the road sometime? While the home team is wearing their home jersey aswell? Pleasing to the eye…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3 put out their list yesterday of most likely teams in college football that are outside the AP Top 25 to end the year in the Top 25and make a run at the playoffs---and no B1G teams were listed-With that being said, there has to be SOME team in the conference that can make a surprise leap this year, right? And who is mostlikely to disappoint for what their expectations are?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-And a bigger question yet---is that indicating teams moving locations to foreign spots or expansion of the league? Do we really want moreteams?-32 has been the number for a long time, and it just feels weird to think about the league expanding more than that AND out of the country…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sean was at the open practice session yesterday for Husker football…what stood out from last week’s first viewing by media at practice?-Is there a chance that Gunnar Gottula opens up vs. Ohio as Nebraska’s starting right tackle?-What do we know about the Tikey Hayes dismissal from the program and how should we view the RB room going forward without him?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned earlier in the show that Gunnar Gottula is making a push at right tackle in a battle with Tree Babalade—he also mentioned thatAnthony Colandrea brings out the best in the o-line…is that because of scrambling ability or quick decision-making as a passer?-Maher mentioned that his goal has been to help build habits that lead to consistent special teams play---and Brown says it’s a healthycompetition on the D-line at the momentOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Moore takes over for Damon Benning, who joined the Husker football staff as director of player development. He played at Nebraska in themid-2000s and spent time in the NFL with the 49ers, Rams and Titans-He’s been a regular on NET’s ‘Big Red Wrap-Up’ for several years, and is one of the better golfers in the areaOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-College football returns in 8 days in the FCS…we’re almost there, everyone!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip and media had about 20 minutes to watch a portion of practice yesterday---they observed Gunnar Gottula playing with the starting o-lineas he continues to elevate this Fall, with Tree Babalade on the side in a yellow jersey for some sort of injury-Also, Marcus Satterfield was seen on the field barking at the tight ends for poor blocking down the field….what did Sip see in his time atpractice? Anything from special teams at all?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on what Sip will be curious about asking at today’s media availability…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Wright signed with the Bengals this offseason as an undrafted free agent, but head coach Zac Taylor told media that Wright had left the teamto pursue other opportunities---which is some acting option in Hollywood-Wright does have acting experience---including playing LeBron James’ son in a SpaceJam movie---and he’s making that career his dream…fornowOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last year was a good year for special teams in Mike Ekeler’s return to coaching the unit, but he’s moved on to USC---and now we havelegitimate questions on how things will look in all facets of special teams. How do you make the leap to 8-9 wins without special teams being ahuge factor? It probably needs to be a huge part of the team…-STs coordinator Brett Maher will speak to media today (as well as Geep Wade and Corey Brown) as we get some sort of intel into what thingsare looking like in Fall camp….Matt Rhule said the other day that he thinks Jacory Barney is one of the top kick/punt returners in thecountry….will it help in game-changing plays?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Cardinals are projected to be one of the league’s worst teams again under first year head coach Mike LaFleur, and it’s been a rough startto Training Camp as all 4 of the team’s first 4 draft picks are dealing with injuries---including 2 believed to be season-ending-3 rd overall pick Jeremiyah Love has a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason with a goal of being back Week 1; 2 ndround pick Chase Bisontis (guard) has a torn MCL and is out for the season; 3rd round pick Carson Beck is day-to-day with a rib injury; and 4 thround pick Kaleb Proctor (DT) is out for the season with a torn meniscus. Football!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We see it pretty much every year that a team perceived to be a Top 10 team in the preseason ends up not only outside the Top 10, butunranked completely: last year, it was LSU; in 2024, it was Michigan and Florida State; in 2023, it was LSU and USC; and in 2022, we saw TexasA&M, Baylor and Oklahoma all fall out of the rankings at end of season after being Top 10 to start the year-So, of these teams…which ones are likely to fall out? Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Indiana, Miami (FL), Texas A&M, OleMiss, and Oklahoma….also---for the first time in 18 years---Alabama is NOT a preseason Top 10 teamOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-From early reports, it appears that will not be the case-The possible suitors via "The Field of 68", are Michigan, USC, Fresno State and Troy Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is the feel of the situation? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on Week 1 of the NFL preseason….Emmett Johnson looked good for the Chiefs…what else?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Doug reached out to The Ticket last week, letting us know that he and his staff were the ones tending to the bald eagle that was struck byJake’s friend Seth on the way to a golf tournament---and wanted to give us an update on how the eagle was doing-For those who have a similar situation (somehow, someway) in the future, what should they do right away when a raptor is struck?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s David Hale did the exercise this weekend to put all 138 FBS teams into tiers---and Nebraska ended up in Tier 7---which is “On the comeup,” where they join Auburn, Cal, Kansas State, NC State, Pitt, and Virginia-The write-up says there is lots of reasons for these teams to have upside and possible break-throughs, and mentioned Anthony Colandreaspecifically for why it might work out for Nebraska. What other tiers stand out?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As we all know, Senior Day for all sports and schools is saved for the final home game on the slate---but Ohio State is changing things up thisyear, making Senior Day be on the opener against Ball State-Ryan Day said administration approached him about the idea to eliminate ‘distractions’ ahead of the Michigan game to close theseason…which is another story in itself. This is bizarre, right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The game isn’t the most important because it’s a black out---it’s because of the opportunity it creates of beating a potentially ranked team andpossibly being bowl-eligible before another tough November---and maybe it opens the doors to winning some games in November-Yet, this is about the Black Out---which did look awesome on TV and at the game when USC came to town last year….are fans in favor of it?And what about the Script Huskers on the helmets? Jake thinks that part is fantastic, but understands those who always want to see the ‘N’ onit…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last week we discussed the very odd situation of the Commanders’ QB going ‘cease and desist’ on LSU for letting star cornerback DJ Pickettchange to jersey No. 5---which Daniels wore at LSU---despite the number never being retired at all-The media wasn’t exactly high on Daniels and his camp when the news came out, and they still aren’t days later…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule spoke to media on Saturday afternoon following the 120-play session, which featured everything from goal-line work to 2-minute workand more-Rhule updated the position battle at CB opposite of Andrew Marshall and at running back as well…-What else did we learn from the head man on Saturday afternoon? Sip was there…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome in Cody in studio Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We know Sip hates this topic and we understand his stance---but in an era where everything is a money grab, who is to say there isn’ta path down the road to preseason football games that bring in cash to the universities?-Look at Nebrasketball this upcoming year---preseason games vs. BYU, Saint Louis and Kansas State---a loss doesn’t kill you as it doesn’tcount. These are revenue opportunities and before you say it can’t happen in college football, it probably can…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Jake’s mind today with Bill out and about?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The reason Husker fans live in the past is because a lot of people think they might have the best team in the HISTORY OF COLLEGEFOOTBALL—the 1995 team---which The Sporting News lists just ahead of 2001 Miami, 2019 LSU, 2005 Texas, and 2004 USC-Those were some remarkable teams and it’s hard for many to look past 2001 Miami for anyone being the best of all-time…but at somepoint you want to stop living in the past and accomplish that kind of greatness again…is it a thing of the past forever?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lincoln Saltdogs, Brews at the Zoo, Lauf Gravel Worlds, and **BREAKING NEWS**---USA BMX National Championships-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77 AND now on West O StreetOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jayden Daniels is pretty PISSED that LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett the chance to wear his No. 5 jersey, which hasn’t been worn byanyone at LSU since his departure to the NFL---yet, the jersey had never been officially retired. So who is in the wrong here?-Pickett wore No. 3 last year and was an All-American, and wanted to change his number to 5—which has Daniels saying LSU no longerhas rights to any NIL of his and to stop using it-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There’s a variety of NFL preseason games tonight as we really get underway in the slate….who is watching?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Josh Kushner and Bob Iger purchased the LA Lakers franchise yesterday for $12.5 BILLION---just 14 months after Mark Walter boughtthe team for $10 billion. How about that for a return on investment---a $2.5 billion gain in 14 months. Damn!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Max Olson and others chatted with agents and others who assist in negotiating contracts and here’s what they found foraverage price for a starting player in college football per year…-QB: $1-3 million; RB: $300K-800K; WR: $400K-$1 million; TE: $300K-600K; OT: $600K-$1.2 million; and much more…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’ve had enough discussion about things that are bothersome and it’s time to focus on the positives…what excites fans about theyear ahead? The chance of a 5-0 start? The existence of a mobile QB in Anthony Colandrea?-This is the time where we want you to drink Kool-Aid…what are you looking forward to and excited about?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We live in an era where people want to be careful with what they say to avoid being ‘clipped’ and what not---which leads to more‘coach speak’ than ever before-Well, not with Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who says his goals this year for the Bears is to win the Super Bowl, be the highestscoring team in NFL history, and to have shutouts and blowouts. THAT’S what we’re talking about---will it be used against him?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Cover 3 podcast with Chip Patterson, Bud Elliott, Tom Fornelli and Danny Kanell was going through teams and their expectationsfor the upcoming year, and Kanell said for Nebraska that “the N should be an M for mid” in regards to what the program is-We keep saying it’s important for this program to do something unexpected because this narrative continues to surround from theoutsiders and it’s not healthy for anyone.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Kyler Murray wins the starting job with the Minnesota Vikings….making the first-round pick of JJ McCarthy look even worse by the day…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We interrupt your Fall camp talk to inform of craziness happening on Monday, November 2 nd in college basketball---The Field of 68 has lined up24 hours of college basketball at 2 sites---Rock Hill, South Carolina; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota---with games at midnight (High Point/Liberty);3am (Grambling/Northern Illinois). 6am (Appalachian State/Merrimack); and games all throughout the entire day-They’ll be broadcasted on The Field of 68’s YouTube and Twitter feeds…can you imagine anyone going to games at those times of day?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sean was at the open practice session yesterday for Husker football…was there anything that surprised him from what he saw or that stoodout?-An anonymous Mountain West coach referred to Anthony Colandrea as having Johnny Manziel type of talent…are you drinking THAT Kool-Aid?-Rule changes in college football---targeting penalties don’t carry over until the next game now…is this the correct rule?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Aurich said Tuesday that he’s pleased with the progress of the defensive line and pleased with where they are at in general, and that CoreyBrown and Dave Tollefson have done a very nice job coaching-Lots of praise for Jahsear Whittington, a projected starter on the DL---who came this offseason via Pittsburgh…-Aurich says he wants an ‘attacking system’…what else did we hear from the DC?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was announced yesterday that this year, any targeting foul that happens in the 2 nd half of a football game will NOT require a player to sit outthe first half of the next game---THANK YOU—but still will lead to disqualification from the game they are playing in if upheld-Also, OPI is now a 10-yard penalty instead of 15-yards…and we have an interesting Fair Catch Kick rule---if a returner is interfered with whentrying to make a fair catch, the returning team has the right to kick an uncontested field goal at the spot of the foul and get 3 points!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip and media had about 20 minutes to watch a portion of practice yesterday---there were many reports about the running backs, where itsounds like Mekhi Nelson and Isaiah Mozee have been getting the reps with the first team so far, followed by Jamal Rule…and there was a TikeyHayes sighting-Per Husker Online’s report, new Husker LB Owen Chambliss elicited memories of Carlos Polk with his size and play…that’s quite a comparisonfor a 20 minute viewing; did Sip see anything from the QBs at all?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on today’s open practice to media for Husker football…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports says that it seems likely that these upsets are a thing of the past as we live in the NIL/transfer portal era, but listsNebraska/North Dakota as one of the most feasible upsets this year in FBS/FCS games-Don’t forget….North Dakota led here in the 4 th quarter in the Scott Frost era…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire told On3’s Brett McMurphy that he’s told his team they are the villains of college football thisyear—and it’s something the team is using as more reason to ‘run to the pressure’ and get excited to embrace the role-It didn’t help matters when they chose to defend Brendan Sorsby this offseason despite his gambling issues, and the fact that theyhave a ton of money thanks to Cody Campbell and never have been perceived as a ‘heavyweight’ in the game…yet here we areOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Turnover issues are nothing new to Nebraska---it’s been a constant talking point for years and years and years---but Arkansasapparently had the same issue last year and is trying something new to change it-Per On3, new Arkansas OC Tim Cramsey has developed a chant that is said constantly throughout the premises of the football venuesand elsewhere---‘OTB’---which means ‘On the Ball,’ as Arkansas sets to better their minus-11 turnover ratio last year, which ranked125 th in the FBS. That also included losing 9 of 14 total fumbles…can a chant and mindset truly improve areas of weakness?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Remember, he has one set of eyes and a lot of things to see in a short period of time---so he can’t look for everything---is he looking tosee if Tikey Hayes is out with the RBs? Who is getting the first carries at RB in general?-Maybe he can get a look at tight ends and see if Carter Nelson is contributing there or at WR…should he focus his attention mostly onoffense today or on defense?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Jake/Sip today without Bill here?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported yesterday that ESPN—the rights holder of the CFP—was going to ‘socialize’ with CFP leaders ina meeting Monday about a 16-team format with 4 play-in games to get into the field of 16-So…essentially a 20-team playoff…of courseOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg did an insider piece on the top 43 QBs in college football for the upcoming season---which Colandreaapparently is listed on—and an unnamed Mountain West coach said Colandrea “has some of that Johnny Manziel feel to him, wherehe’s explosive”-The unnamed coach also said he’s a problem on the field as a dynamic athlete and he’s curious to see how he’ll look in the offenseunder Dana Holgorsen…we promised we wouldn’t drink Kool-Aid but now Husker fans are getting interested…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Matt Rhule’s podium session from Saturday and what’s ahead in Fall Camp this week..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-McClelland went viral for the wrong reasons last week, when at his introductory press conference at Purdue, he said “if you don’t want to winnational championships, go to Indiana”…which, of course, was an incredibly stupid thing to say-McClelland went on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday to say he regrets the comments and went off-script in saying so..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Greg McElroy did a breakdown of the B1G and put the conference into tiers---the first tier was national champion contenders (Oregon,Ohio State, Indiana); Tier 2 was CFP Contenders (USC, Penn State, Washington, and Michigan); and Tier 3 was Conference Spoilers (Nebraska,Iowa, Illinois)-It’s not where Nebraska wants to be, but it’s better than the other tiers (Bowl Game Bound; and Work To Do)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last week, ESPN did a feature of the top 10 villains in the history of college football---they went further by listing each B1G program’s currentor long-term villain and chose Miami for the answer for Nebraska-If you were at Memorial Stadium in 2014 when Miami came to town, you could definitely feel the disdain in the crowd…but is it enough to topTexas as the program’s villain?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports’ Cody Nagel wrote about the Raiola/Nebraska situation this weekend, and mentioned all the things Raiola had talked about lastweek in comparing the programs….and after assessing it further and what Matt Rhule said at Media Days, he thinks Nebraska truly might be ina better spot to win without Raiola than with him-This might be a question about QB play going forward---is a true pure passer something Nebraska should try to recruit or should it always be adual-threat QB who has the ability to run, like Trae Taylor is and what Anthony Colandrea will be this year?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Husker football social media accounts put out a video this weekend of Geep Wade doing a karaoke version of Morgan Wallen’s “Sand InMy Boots” in front of the team-Without further ado, here’s the audio….has Bill ever been part of a team or staff that had something like this?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule said it’s been a good start to camp and he came back to a “big, strong football team this Fall”—saying that no tweaks were made in theiroffseason strength problem, but instead said it was more of a result of the program’s steady evolution-Also, Damon Benning is the new Director of Football Player Development, replacing Gus Felder—who went to become an AD at a high schoolin Georgia-What else did we learn from the head man on Saturday afternoon? Sip was there…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip is headed to practice tomorrow to hear from Husker football players/coaches…what’s his plan of attack?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The list from 10 to 1 of villains historically on a national level were: Caleb Williams; Deion Sanders; Tim Tebow; ESPN; Notre Dame;1990 Miami Hurricanes; Brian Bosworth; Johnny Manziel; Coach Lane Kiffin; and Coach Steve Spurrier took the top spot-Any issues with those mentioned or someone who should have been? Who would make the list for Nebraska’s top villains against theprogram? Texas probably is number 1 as a whole…Barry Switzer? Who else?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Pinnacle Bank Championship started yesterday in Omaha and rolls on today with Day 2…when is Doug heading up to Omaha?-What was the response from Day 1? Today is when the cut gets established…and there’s a Scotty McCreery concert tonightOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

camp gets underway. That’s never something you want to see and we obviously hope things are OK with Steve. But in the meantime…-What does Fall camp look like without a key part of your team---the defensive coordinator? It’s one thing to have injuries and such butyou have to think things would be odd without the DC around….what would that be like at Nebraska? Has Bill ever seen that in hisdifferent jobs across the country in college football?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In the last week, Bijan Robinson (3 years, $75 million) and Jonathan Taylor (2 years, $44 million) landed new contracts, after seeingDolphins RB De’Von Achane get a new contract last month…maybe it’s a good time to be a RB again in the NFL-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip (or Jake/Bill)’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77 AND now on West O StreetOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Carson Beck was the starting QB for the Cardinals, as they took on the Panthers in the NFL Hall of Fame Preseason Game…it’s good tohave football back-Also, don’t forget---former Husker Roger Craig gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend…kudos to him-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Reminder…NFL Football returns TONIGHT…Panthers/Cardinals in the NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We suppose we’ll chat about the story that is bothering Husker fans the last few days, with Dylan Raiola commenting about thedifferences between Nebraska and Oregon---saying there’s no cornfields in Oregon, there’s more football talent in Eugene, etc…-It’s taken us 2 days to even get to this topic because it doesn’t really bother us much---nor should it bother the fans---it’s a new yearand he’s not here anymore. Why should anyone care or be bothered about what he says?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN did a deep dive on all sorts of things about different teams’ schedules and assessed that Nebraska has the EASIEST non-conference schedule of ANY TEAM in the country---even easier than Indiana’s cream puff schedule-They also assessed that Ohio State has the overall toughest schedule of any Power 4 team---let’s see how long they hold on to the No.1 ranking for---and assessed that Texas Tech has the easiest Power 4 schedule (we agreed); Georgia Tech has the toughest Power 4non-conference schedule; Oklahoma has the toughest November schedule; and Northwestern has the toughest 3-game stretch ofanyoneOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Preseason football isn’t the prettiest form of the game—but it’s football---and it’s Cardinals/Panthers tonight at 7pm on NBC-The regular season begins September 9 th (that’s a Wednesday---Patriots/Seahawks)—and most preseason games start NEXT Thursday..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Fall camp is underway, and Nebraska needs Colandrea to be able to extend plays and drives, which he can with his ‘chaos gene’---some of his stats last year compared him to Arkansas’ Taylon Green at QB---but it makes us ponder what can be different than theprevious era of a running QB-Dylan Raiola was not that—and while he had some nice passing ability, it wasn’t enough with the o-line woes---but if you go back toAdrian’s time in Lincoln, what is different (besides a head coach) that will help this team be better and win in close games?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on yesterday’s press conference with Huskers ahead of Fall camp starting TODAYOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Boston College basketball has been down for quite some time, and new head coach Luke Murray has decided to change everything in theprogram---all the way down to the radio broadcast team, who was informed they won’t be back this year-Josh Maurer and Kevin Collins have been on the mic for BC games for 13 years—through several coaching changes—yet even though BCadministration say it wasn’t the choice of Murray to replace them…everything points to it being the case. Ruthless!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Fall camp gets underway today for Husker football…what stood out from yesterday’s media session with Colandrea, Lateef, and Lenhardt?-Are we assuming today when Fall camp gets underway that it’s business as usual for Mekhi Nelson with the running backs or not?-Who has the edge entering Fall camp at the other starting CB position across from Andrew Marshall?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Preseason polls are also a joke with Top 10 teams ending outside the Top 25 yearly---but it’s a thought on where each team should be at least.Of Nebraska’s opponents this year, here were the rankings from yesterday: Ohio State (1 st ); Oregon (2 nd ); Indiana (6 th ); Washington (19 th ); andIowa (22 nd )-That’s a lot of respect for Iowa who once again finds their way to the Top 25 without a reliable QB as usual…but that’s what is in your way andwhat Phil Steele said yesterday is a year that WILL have the Huskers beat at Top 25 team…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports ranks David Braun as the worst coach in the B1G conference and the 58 th best coach in college football as a whole—keep in mind,he has the same overall record as Matt Rhule at Nebraska (19-19), and Rhule sits at 11 th in the league (37 th in country)-Rhule didn’t inherit a 1-win team like Braun did and also wasn’t thrust into the head coach position a month before the season like Braun…whythe disrespect for the man in purple?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-One month from today, Nebraska will play a football game that counts in the standings---and that means Fall camp starts this afternoon.Yesterday, we heard from Anthony Colandrea, TJ Lateef and Cam Lenhardt at the podium…what was the message?-Colandrea said he likes to blend the games of Johnny Manziel, Baker Mayfield and Matthew Stafford into how he operates—that’s animpressive picture if done properly---and also said Nebraska’s offensive line is the best he’s been behind…that caught people’s attention..-Also, let’s address the dumb anger out there regarding Dylan Raiola comments made before Oregon gets things underway in Fall camp…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on MLB Trade Deadline and why are the Royals so bad at operating a franchise..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We look back at what we chatted about with Phil Steele and things that stood out and things we wish we had gotten to..-Also, audio from David Braun’s appearance at B1G Media Days referring to himself in 3 rd person…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Are people overlooking Nebraska in 2026 or do they seem pretty predictable to you based on the players all coming back?-Ohio State seems to be the favorite in the Big Ten and in the country to win the national title…would you take them over Oregon andIndiana or not?-Do you expect the SEC to go a 4 th straight year without a national title or will someone end the drought for the conference?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The 2 areas we have the most questions about Nebraska’s starters are at RB and a 2 nd CB opposite of Andrew Marshall.-RB could be a 4-player battle; and the 2 nd CB position could be similar (Jeremiah Charles, Victor Evans, Danny Odem)…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We live in a prediction market world and while we don’t condone people to participate in betting---it’s fun to mention the numbersper Polymarket of chances to win the B1G title, which are as follows:-Ohio State (32%); Oregon (26%); Indiana (23%); USC (9%); Michigan (8%); Penn State (5%); Washington (4%); and Nebraska and allother teams sit with a 2% chance. Which of the teams at 2% would you give the best chance of a crazy run to the title?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Well, maybe not a disappointment—but you get it. Yesterday was B1G Media Days for Husker volleyball and the rest of the league inChicago, and Nebraska is once again the favorite to win the league which is expected to be strong once again-Dani Busboom-Kelly came to Lincoln knowing all the expectations for the program…and shies away from nothingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Matt Rhule mentioned at Big Ten Media Days that when Nebraska’s o-line was able to move the ball up front, good things happened;when they didn’t, bad things happened. That’s obviously football in a nutshell-Holgorsen is at his best with a good running game and when the o-line can protect the QB well---which is the case for most OCs, to befair---but is Nebraska in a place to help him succeed this season?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Day 1 of Fall camp and anything from NFL Training Camp…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On Friday night, a federal judge in Colorado granted a preliminary injunction that could give Class of 2022 athletes who exhaustedtheir eligibility this spring another year to compete….this applies to the NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule-Nebraska has left one spot open on their roster for this very reason…will we be seeing the return of Jamarques for one more go?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’ve discussed this a lot recently, but it was a comment from B1G Media Days, too, where comments were made about ADs viewthe importance of who a possible coach could bring with them as a main reason for them being considered to be hired-This is where we look at the concept of Matt Rhule, who came in without any players with him…is his type of hire already a thing ofthe past?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Cignetti said the B1G doesn’t run the “hype machine” that others---the SEC—run, and also said the Big Ten is the best conference incollege football…which he definitely should say-Cigs also said Iowa was the most underrated football team in the country last year, and that he’s sick of vacation and ready to go bosssome people aroundOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Every team in football wants to be good on both sides of the ball in the red zone, but Nebraska has struggled with it for quite sometime---and it is just one reason for their continued mediocrity-Rhule mentioned that red zone defense is Rob Aurich’s top priority---ahead of stopping the run this Fall—so what can be done on thatside of the ball? And how can a team improve offensively without a RB that just went to the NFL?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There’s lots of questions regarding Nebraska’s RB battle without Emmett Johnson in the picture---it’s down to Mekhi Nelson, TikeyHayes, Jamal Rule and Isaiah Mozee-Will we ever feel truly good about that position during camp and into the season?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You’ve made it, football fans—the next month will be full of updates from Fall camp as we lead into Nebraska’s first game vs. Ohio onSeptember 5 th-Troy Dannen said at Media Days that this is Nebraska’s best roster in quite some time, to which Matt Rhule agreed. Rhule also notedNebraska is the third-most experienced team in FBS, and said the team he inherited wasn’t strong…but it should be in Year 4, right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Media Days and our favorite moments of what we heard and saw…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We are less than a week away from the Pinnacle Bank Championships in Omaha…what do the spectators need to know?-Are there any ticket options for giveaways for Breakers to attend the event? Will Jeff be on the scene? What about Doug Ganz?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It's no question that the B1G has the best teams at the top of its conference, but does that truly define who the better league is?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? More with Luke Gifford…-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule said that Holgorsen did an "admirable" job in 2025 despite the circumstancesOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Recap all the July events; 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair; YMCA Railyard Rims; and Budweiser Clydesdales…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We delve more into what Matt Rhule had to say at the side podiumOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule led things off for the podium session in late morning, saying Nebraska’s goals are still to make the playoff and get past the 7-6type of season…he was also high on the QB room with 3 players who all started games last year at the D1 level-Rhule said he wants to earn back the respect of the local and national media…which is a good place to start-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on today’s final day of B1G Media Days and anything that’s popped up from Chicago since yesterday…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The man who walks on water---OK, let’s not go THAT far---will be in the building this morning to wrap up the podium sessions, as helooks to defend Indiana’s national title this upcoming season-What will Jake do? Can Sip keep him in check?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Cigs? Rhule? Who is most intriguingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska has not really been part of the conversation at all so far at Media Days, and they probably won’t be when all is said and donewith who is here on the scene today-We haven’t heard from Rhule in quite some time, dating back to the Spring Game in mid-March…what updates are we hoping to hear?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-WLWT5 in Cincinnati caught footage of a scrum of Bengals players, showing Ja’Marr Chase and CB Jalen Davis going facemask tofacemask, eventually ending in Chase ripping off DJ Turner II’s helmet-Football is back….is the first week of camp the time of the most fights?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday, we heard from Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan State, Purdue, Minnesota, and UCLA…PJ Fleck led things off with the podiumwith a 13 minute opening statement including quotes from…JFK?-Dan Lanning said last year’s team had a lot of talent, but this year’s team has a lot of experience…what did Ryan Day have to say?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Day 2 ahead of Media Days and Sip’s travels to Chicago…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What was supposed to be an issue for Spring 2027 will now be scheduled following the 2028-29 season…it appears that fan anger has beenheard-A letter that went out to season ticket holders said that it would be put on the backburner after the conclusion of the Big Red Rebuild..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sean joins us via Streamyard! Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-So far, 4 teams have sponsored jersey patches in the B1G---Illinois, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and as of yesterday…Ohio State (Notre Damealso announced a sponsor on their jersey)-The price of those is showing as $4 million for year for Illinois; $6 million per year for Michigan State; unknown for Wisconsin; and $17 millionper year for Ohio State. The rich get richer and you wonder what the figures going forward might look like for other schools…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What other news was there yesterday? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What were some of the headlines from Bret Bielema and Tony PettitiOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days ahead….and Jake’s travels to get out thereOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s linebacker room is now called the Ruud Family linebacker room per reports from Husker Online’s Sean Callahan-Bill is very familiar and close with the Ruud family from his time at Nebraska…what kind of an honor is this?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A midseason extension last year obviously helps Rhule avoid a major hot seat, but a rough finish and a 19-19 overall record doesn’thelp him stay for sure off any sort of hot seat.-Rhule is with Shane Beamer and Bill Belichick in Klatt’s “Is this going to work?” category…would you put those all in the samegrouping?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bill had his bugaboo earlier in the show, and now Sip would like to tell of something bothering him---as Chicago is PACKED withLollapalooza and another major event drawing thousands of people to the city-Chicago is never a bad choice when it comes to Media Days….but why this year? Lucas Oil Stadium, we miss you…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lindy’s lists Justin Evans, Elijah Pritchett, Donovan Jones, Williams Nwaneri, and Tree Babalade as the best pro prospects on the teamcurrently. Is that what the Stool and Breakers would say also?-Is there a skill player on offense that could be considered as a pro prospect?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker hoops announced they’ll be playing Kansas State in an exhibition game on Monday, October 26 th at the BigIron Events Center inGI…should be good demand for those tickets…-Also, Nebraska volleyball announced they’ll have their Red-White scrimmage on August 16 th at PBA at 3pm—you can sit courtside for$70 if you’d likeOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tony Petitti will lead things off for the B1G today as he surely puffs out his chest with a 3 rd straight national championship…what do weexpect to hear from him in general?-Also, today’s teams at the podium are Iowa, Illinois, Penn State, Rutgers, USC, and WisconsinOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What do the rankings look like prior to media days? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There was apparently an offer emailed out this weekend for 2 tickets for $50 for the Nebraska/Bowling Green night game onSeptember 12 th …which is a great option for those don’t normally go to games but something to be concerned about otherwise-Jake played in a golf tournament this weekend in Beatrice and it seemed like optimism for an upcoming football season was at recordlows…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Saban was on ESPN’s “Get Up” last week and said to the panel that the best conference gets defined by how many good teams youhave from to top bottom-The SEC has most certainly had that in recent years, despite not having a national title to show for it in the last 3 seasons….is Sabanright or is a national champion all that matters?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-News broke Friday morning of LeBron’s decision to go to the 76ers, which surprised most people—it seemed like the Heat, Cavaliers orWarriors were the favorite for his services-Instead, it’s a 2-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers…in search of one or 2 more rings…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A 21 year old won yesterday on the PGA Tour (Jackson Koivun)---and beat Scottie Scheffler to do so. UnrealOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Warde Manuel and Michigan agreed to mutually part ways last week, though it won’t officially happen until the end of the calendaryear…and he’ll get a cool $7 million one-time payout on the way out-It’s not the buyouts we see for head coaches at various schools but that’s a nice way to leave a place…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-SEC Media Days are past us and now we are on to B1G Media Days from tomorrow through Thursday in Chicago…and predictions forthe league will come out throughout the week-Is Georgia the right pick for the SEC? Who will push them? And what should be the thought on the B1G with predictions?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the weekend ahead and Jake’s Pistol golf tournament this weekend with Seth in Beatrice…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re getting closer to the Fall sports season…what is going on at Cody’s various businesses to wrap up summer?-Howler Haus has had great comedy shows all year long….what’s next on the list of shows coming up?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Pete Nakos wrote yesterday of the numbers they are hearing for various players who are going to college in 2027---Tennesseelanded RB David Gabriel Georges this week for a reported $2 million---the most ever paid out of HS to a RB and nearly triple of whattop RB Savion Hiter got last year to go to Michigan-Other numbers: Indiana WR commit Monshun Sales reportedly is just over $1 million to go to the school; WR Easton Royal is looking at$1.5 million or more at Texas; and Trae Taylor is reportedly just over $1 million for his commitment to Nebraska...how high will thatjump?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? More with Luke Gifford…-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As Ross Dellenger pointed out yesterday, the main part of the Protect College Sports Act is NOT about the date of the nationalchampionship---but it was mentioned (buried, actually) in the bill moving through the U.S. Senate at the moment-The bill mentions the idea of moving the national championship to January 8 th as opposed to right now being January 24 th ---great forthose who don’t want to see the season dragged on but also it begs the question as to how early the season would have to start..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska baseball announced yesterday they’ll be playing in the 2027 Battle at the Ballpark in San Antonio from Feb. 26-28 along withArmy, Air Force and Notre Dame….a 3-day tournament and a great time to check out the Riverwalk and Alamo…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Kiffin expressed regret for how things ended at Ole Miss before he went to LSU, and also had comments on being told my his son(Knox) that he’s on social media too much and decided to go quiet on it as of mid-June…will he continue it?-Also, Kiffin called for a ‘rookie cap’ for incoming high school players…we’re listening….-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on today’s final day of SEC Media Days and anything that’s popped up from Tampa since yesterday…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Doug is here to promote the Pinnacle Bank Championship golf tournament in August at Indian Creek Golf Course…whatdoes it mean to the Pinnacle brand to be attached to a golf tournament?-Soon we will have ticket giveaways for the event…how will Breakers be able to obtain tickets to it?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re looking at you, Memorial Stadium---and none of us want to see the name changed but it’s a question worth discussing, as TexasTech last week changed their stadium to Galaxy Stadium---landing with an AI company on a 15-year, $75 million naming rights deal-That means something because it’s the first time in the history of Texas Tech since 1947 that former Texas Tech president CliffordJones isn’t mentioned in the title---it’s gone from Jones Stadium to Jones SBC Stadium to Jones AT&T Stadium…and now, no more JonesOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker Online’s Robin Washut addressed this yesterday, pointing out these 3 things:-1) Does Nebraska have enough firepower for a daunting 2026 schedule? 2) How will Nebraska replace Emmett Johnson?-3) How quickly can Rob Aurich flip the defense? These are all important questions….anything missing?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We hear from Florida head coach Jon Sumrall.... Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Wednesday featured Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss and Texas A&M…lots of firepower there with 3 playoff teams from last year-What was the message from Jon Sumrall at Florida as their new coach? And what about Pete Golding at Ole Miss?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska adds RB Tikey Hayes from Iowa Western last week…what does that tell us if anything about Mekhi Nelson’s status?-Do we have any update at all on the 2027 schedule and where Nebraska will play their opening game vs. Northern Illinois at?-Pat Narduzzi said he thinks the ACC is a better conference than the B1G…would anyone in the world believe that?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We are under 50 days away from opening kickoff of the 2026-27 NFL season, and Skattebo was a great story last year for the New York Giantsbefore he suffered a season-ending ankle injury in October—after having questions already about concussion issues-Skattebo was seen in a video at Fanatics Fest last weekend, where he did a backflip and landed awkwardly as he stumbled…but says he’s fine.He was asked about it when people say he might not be very smart and he said, “If they say I’m brain dead and I have no brain then who cares?F--- it, you know?”Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Football Power Index gives each team a percentage chance of win for each game, and here are Nebraska’s chances in each game ofvictory:-Ohio (91.7%); Bowling Green (95.7%); North Dakota (94%); at Michigan State (67.9%); Maryland (79.1%)…and then it gets rough-Indiana (19%); at Oregon (8%); Washington (56.8%); at Illinois (50.8%); at Rutgers (67.5%); Ohio State (10.6%); and at Iowa (38.4%)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Auburn, Georgia, Vanderbilt and South Carolina were at the podium yesterday…what did Kirby Smart have to say about his team?-Also, regarding Clark Lea and Vanderbilt…what’s the storyline from the program as they follow up a 10-win season with a new QB?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is the story behind this unbelievable stat?-Idle Chit Chat (Sponsored by 738 Ag) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Day 2 of SEC Media Days today….Auburn, Georgia, Vanderbilt and South Carolina talk today…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Scotland’s Josh Kerr broke a 27-year-record, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds at the London Diamond League---breakingthe world record by 3 seconds-That might not seem like a lot to some---but breaking a record that stood for 27 years by a whole 3 seconds is unbelievableOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The World-Herald’s Evan Bland wrote about Nebraska’s futility in overtime, dating back to 2014 (!!!). In 8 games since 2014 that havegone to OT, Nebraska is 0-8, and has been outscored 39-0…and outgained in yards, 147 to minus-11.-No Nebraska drive in 8 attempts has gone more than 4 plays or gone any further than the 16-yard-line. It’s one of the most ridiculousthings and is not acceptable or explainable at allOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Would you rather go to Baylor or Maryland? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports put out their annual Hot Seat list for every D1 coach---with 1 being low pressure and 5 being extreme pressure to win---Matt Rhule sits right in the middle at a ‘3,’ which means ‘pressure is mounting’-Who is at a 5? Baylor’s Dave Aranda, Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell, and Florida State’s Mike Norvell, with Maryland’s Mike Locksley justbehind at 4.9…were any other ratings surprising?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Duke’s Manny Diaz said last week at ACC Media Days that he worries that a common 12-year-old today won’t fall in love with footballlike 12-year-olds of the past because of all the other stuff (NIL, portal) outside the game that didn’t exist then-We ask our young listeners or listeners with young kids—has the outside conversation affected love for the game and learning it?Because the games themselves are still good and entertaining..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday featured Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee at the podium, as well as SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey-We know that the SEC and B1G have been at odds the last few years….what did Sankey have to say yesterday that was of interest orpotentially controversial?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Spillover Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Michigan saga continues...Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How did it go? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nate is here to talk about the Pinnacle Bank Championship golf tournament in early August in Omaha---but before that—the British Openwrapped up yesterday with Ryan Fox making a birdie putt on the final hole…Nate played in the Open in 2019…what was that experience like?-Nate is a native of Scottsbluff, NE and was a winner at the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic on the PGA Tour (in Detroit)….what’s it like to win onthe PGA Tour and the culmination of all that goes into it?-What is Nate doing now and why is the Pinnacle Bank Championship such an important tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Excitement builds for Nate!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The long-time Pittsburgh head coach (at the school since 2015) said at Media Days last week that he could tell 2 years into his tenure at Pittthat the ACC is a tougher conference than the B1G---“and I’m sticking to my guns on it”-He went on to say postseason record in the bowl games is a big reason why he sticks by the stance….or maybe he’s just a homerOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s the dog days of summer, but Sunday wasn’t that—Ryan Fox birdied 4 of his final 6 holes to mount a comeback and win the OpenChampionship by one stroke over Cameron Young, winning his first ever major title at Royal Birkdale-After that—Argentina and Spain battled in the World Cup Final, where it was scoreless deep into the 2 nd half…who won it all?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-Franklin made comments at ACC media days saying that VT has won the offseasonOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-How does this team compare to last year's in Hoiberg's mind? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-What did coach have to say? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Song of the Day (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-We take a look at some of the ESPYS results-Idle Chit Chat (Sponsored by 738 Ag) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Spillover Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-what's going on in the summer league? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is going on???Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Shut Up SippleOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What's on Bill's mind today? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Kevin Jennings is the current QB at SMU Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rick Hamann's Song of the Day (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jim Phillips had an interesting quote at ACC media days Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-After a five-way tie for second place put Duke in the ACC championship game over higher-ranked Miami last season, a new tiebreaker policy was announced Wednesday in a move by commissioner Jim Phillips Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We get an update on Jake's "Vacation" Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sean gives an update on Tikey Hayes's transfer to Nebraska and on the Devaney Center re-seatOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What do we have today? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What's on Bill's mind today? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Hayes was at Penn State last year and was projected to be the Iowa Western Reivers starting running back in 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SONG OF THE DAY (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim in Virginia and John and Ohio stop by the studio Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-40 minutes of idle chit chat on a Wednesday Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-All-Star game tonight, FIFA World Cup semifinal action, Lincoln Challenger tennis---and free tickets for Saltdogs’ All-Star GameOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned it yesterday but an internal investigation has been going on at Michigan and on Thursday, the Michigan Board ofRegents will review the findings of what’s going on with the culture in the program….is he as good as gone?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Iowa is the “worst” team of the 4 listed, but a win in Iowa City to close the year would be a damn nice thing to have against a teamthat owns the Huskers…but is it the game you’d want most?-The answer to that is probably ‘no,’ because of what the other 3 games mean for opportunity---which one would you want most toguarantee a win in?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A video was unveiled this weekend that was originally posted in November 2024 by Bryce Harper, who was doing a Cameo request fora person named Terry who was going through some rough times and the video was purchased (for $900) wishing Thompson a happyThanksgiving-What wasn’t known by Harper is that this was a video going to a FanDuel VIP bettor who was having a rough to---to the tune of beingdown $1.52 million (!) on the platform—and this was sent to him on behalf of the FanDuel marketing team. Cheap deal to getsomething personal from Bryce Harper!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Here’s your list: Vince Young (QB); Adrian Peterson (RB); Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Crabtree, Julio Jones (WR); Brock Bowers (TE);Bryant McKinnie, Joe Thomas (OT); Quentin Nelson, David DeCastro (OG); and Barrett Jones (C)-Defense: Terrell Suggs, Will Anderson Jr. (Edge); Ndamukong Suh, Aaron Donald (DT); Luke Kuechly, Micah Parsons (LB); PatrickPeterson, Patrick Surtain II (CB); Tyrann Mathieu (NB); Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed (S). What a damn list of studs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We hear from a longtime season-ticket holder, VinnyOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The World-Herald posted a massive graphic on the front page of the sports page this weekend advertising for single-game tickets---that’s surely an expensive ad, by the way---as we try and see what the demand looks like for home tickets-On the other hand, Husker volleyball doesn’t have enough seats for season-ticket holder demand, and some long-time ticket holdersare without seats this year and didn’t have a chance to even offer enough money to keep them…incredible demand-Also, the MLB Home Run Derby was last night on Netflix…did the common fan find their way to it or did they make a mistake?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lincoln Challenger tennis tournament started yesterday and rolls on through Sunday…pro tennis on the scene…we head there nextOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports wrote about it this weekend, listing several team’s records from 2025 and what their projected over/under is this year-Examples: Ohio State (12 wins last year; this year’s O/U is 9.5); Texas A&M (11 wins…8.5 O/U); Oklahoma (10 wins…7.5 O/U)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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 forNebraska 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 doso—how does it happen effectively?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Argentina beat Switzerland, 3-1, on Saturday to advance to the semifinals; while England beat Norway, 2-1 to advance. Spain beat Belgium, 2-1, on Friday to advance as well-Bill and Sip watched a good amount of the matches (seriously)…what impressed them? England/Argentina at 2pm on FOX on Wednesday…andAmericans are upset about the game times of the matches, tooOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Michigan saga just doesn't cease. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ty Horn was picked at pick 94 in the third round by the Cincinnati Reds, and Carson Jasa was taken at pick 98 by the Chicago Cubs-Also---speaking of baseball—we’ve reached the All Star Break, starting with the Home Run Derby tonight in PhiladelphiaOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lewis mentioned it last week at Big 12 Media Days, and it is fun to laugh it off now since he was a freshman last year and it’s a new seasonahead…but it also makes you wonder how often that happens and how it’s allowed to happen-Bill has been in locker rooms for many, many years across all sorts of locker rooms…does this happen a lot or not? Is that something about notknowing how to read a playbook or more than that? Who can pull it off?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on a day that was with Luke Gifford and what to watch for this weekend…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-More with Luke!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-More with Luke Gifford Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We take some of the Breakers questions for Luke Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We are 15 days away from Training Camp starting for the 49ers…what’s going through Luke’s mind right now in these final 2 weeksbefore things get rolling?-Luke’s 49ers start their season against their NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams----but it’s in Melbourne, Australia---how’s that sittingwith you and the team? Will this be your first time going to Australia in general?-How closely are you following Nebraska football still? What do you expect from this team this year if you’re following them?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s Belgium/Spain today in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup…a 2pm start time on FOX. What are the chances the Stoolwatches?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Phil Steele magazine is out, and in his projections of the B1G Conference, he has a 3-way tie for 1 st place (Ohio State, Oregon, andIndiana)….which is not exactly the hottest take by Phil! We want to know the projected champ!-It’s really all ties, because he has Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota all tied for 9 th …following Iowa and Washington being tied for 7 th …-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-FIFA World Cup update….and Jac Caglianone is headed to the Home Run Derby in the All Star GameOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What new products are coming for school year ahead? What is the newest scam to try and avoid that is out there?-Visit Tripp and the team in Lincoln just south of 70 th and O; or their other locations in Kearney, Hastings and GI---Nebraska’s AppleStore!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yormark on Tuesday at Big 12 Media Days said that the conference isn’t yet the best version of themselves, and on Wednesday whentalking to ESPNU, he said that the Big 12 is more of a “mature start-up,” in their 30 th year but when comparing to the other powerconferences they’re just starting-That part is probably true---which begs the question----can the Big 12 ever catch up to the B1G and SEC? How so?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This is more of a ‘ceiling and floor’ discussion for Nebraska---but we want to be optimistic here as we try and see if THIS is the yearthat Nebraska finally surprises us in a good way and is way better than we thought-Maybe the offensive line isn’t just good but is better than advertised---maybe Jamal Rule is the real deal at RB---maybe AnthonyColandrea is the perfect fit at Nebraska….what’s the path to 10 wins with this schedule? Have to knock off one of Oregon, Ohio State orIndiana…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A week ago today we talked about Will Bolt getting extended through 2032—and a week later, Coach Revelle gets her extension aftera season that ended in the Women’s College World Series in OKC-Jordy Frahm is of course no longer on the team, but now is an assistant coach---and will try to help Nebraska get back to OKCOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This will surely make Sip happy---Iowa State has zero returning starters on offense OR defense back from last year’s team---but newcoach Jimmy Rogers said he’s confident in who they’ve brought in and that they’ll be competitive…maybe they’ll go back to the cellarof the conference like Sip thinks they belong!-Also, Kansas announces a jersey patch sponsorship with Ripple (XRP)…a cryptocurrency company…have we not learned anythingabout working with these companies (looking at you, Miami Heat and FTX)???Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Saltdogs tickets for tonight vs. Gary Southshore Railcats…andOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We all were blown away by Indiana’s run to the national championship last year, but realized they lost 2 stud WRs in Elijah Sarratt and OmarCooper, Jr. to the NFL-CBS Sports listed Indiana as the best WR group in the country ahead of the upcoming season, though…wild timesOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mekhi Nelson was arrested in Florida on a battery charge last week…how do you think Matt Rhule and Nebraska will handle this going forwardas it goes through the legal process?-4-star WR Khalil Taylor’s commitment brings Nebraska’s 2027 class to having 4 of the top 100 players in the class…what does the 2026Nebraska football team need to do to make sure the class remains strong?-Lavonte David tops the 2026 Nebraska Hall of Fame Class, joined by Cory Schlesinger, Charles Fryar, Jim Scott, Cory Ross, and the late SamFoltz…he wasn’t here for 4 years but where does Lavonte rank to you in all-time LBs at Nebraska?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Here’s the order from On3’s Ari Wasserman: Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, Jayden Maiava, Demond Williams, Josh Hoover, Rocco Becht, BryceUnderwood, Malik Washington, Nico Iamaleava, and Drake Lindsey-The list ends there---meaning Illinois, Nebraska, Wisconsin and others are on the outside looking in with their QBs…could you fit Colandreaahead of any of those QBs listed?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Egypt led tournament-favorite Argentina yesterday 2-0 into the 79 th minute of the match---and proceeded to allow 3 goals over the next 13minutes to lose, 3-2, in regulation-Argentina won the previous World Cup and is trying to defend their title---and things looked very bleak until an incredible comeback to winOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-One clip that went viral was Brett Yormark telling a media member to stand up to say his question….which people were critical of Yorkmark onbut if you listen to how it was asked, it was quite confusing from a Texas Tech media member…is Yormark forgiven?-The Big 12 did announce that Monster energy drink has teamed up with the conference to have jersey patches on all schools’ jerseys as well ason the field for all Big 12 schools….have to find ways to make up that revenue gap!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You know what else is today in the world? Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain…will any of the Stool ever do it?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-WalletHub compared more than 180 cities in the U.S. across 39 metrics; ranging from average weekly works hours to unemploymentto divorce and suicide rates…and determined that Lincoln is the 5 th least stressed city in the country (out of 183 measured)-The most stressed cities? Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, and two of Sip’s favorites cities….Memphis and Shreveport, LAOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Martinez, Tommy Armstrong, and Taylor Martinez among others. Colandrea is one of 8 QBs in the B1G who rushed for 200+ yards lastyear (he had 649 yards and 10 TDs on the ground).-The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon wrote that Matt Rhule’s motto this year for the team is ‘WIN TOXIC,’ referring to charting turnovermargin differential and explosive plays differential. Nebraska was plus-2 in turnover margin last year and plus-6 in explosive plays andwent 7-6 on the season—but they have performed poorly in those matters in most conference gamesOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The people of England certainly have thoughts on the U.S.A. and their roots coming from their country, and they surely have thoughtson the U.S.’ run through the World Cup so far-England defeated Mexico, 3-2, on Sunday night…but in the celebration following the game, Jordan Henderson—a long-standingmember of the English Soccer Team---was seriously injured, as defender Dan Bell said Henderson ‘fell over an advertising board,’ andTV pictures showed Henderson being stretchered off with a wrist injury. There’s lots of angles on this to get at..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Deseret News’ Brandon Judd put his 5 storylines to watch today and tomorrow, landing on these: CFP expansion and the Big 12’sstance; Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation; What to do about the revenue gap; The Protect College Sports Act; and whatother member say about BYU and Utah-You know who no one ever talks about anymore? Deion Sanders. Prime is just a guy now…strange to see itOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Taylor is the 96th ranked player in the class and the 4th ranked player in Pennsylvania Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In a year where Nebrasketball did unprecedented things, the USA Men’s Soccer Team has been following suit by advancing to theknockout round and beating Bosnia, 2-0, last week---setting up last night’s Round of 16 match vs. Belgium-The night before featured an epic match between England and Mexico in Mexico City which ended in a 3-2 win for England…did theBelgians make it 2 nights in a row of wins in enemy soil or did the USA advance again?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on USA/Belgium tonight at 7pm on FOX in the Round of 16 in the World Cup….from SeattleOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jake has been known to be a hot head on the golf course and tennis court---and at Wimbledon this weekend, 15-year-old Ida Wobker wasDQ’d from her juniors match vs. Maria Valentina Pop for throwing her racquet in disgust at the ground and having it hop over the wall into thestands-It took a little bit of conversation to make the DQ official and she was about to lose anyways…but bad look on the hallowed grounds atWimbledon!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports did a great list that we addressed earlier, starting with Notre Dame in the 1920s…but seeing Florida as the top team of the 2000s,Alabama the top team of the 2010s, and Georgia the tops of the 2020s shows how the B1G still has a long ways to go to get that kind ofdominance-Also---Nebraska was honorable mention in both the 70s and 80s---showing just how incredible that run of time was in the programOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN did a nice article on the best college football players in the history of the game and who was the best at each jersey number---Nebraskatook the honors at 30 (Mike Rozier); 64 (Bob Brown); 79 (Rich Glover); and 93 (Ndamukong Suh)-The list had so many great names and to have 4 players seen as the best EVER to wear a number in college football history is pretty damnawesomeOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Why is Steve Perry no longer with the group and when does the concert start? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The USA looks to continue their impressive World Cup run tonight against Belgium in what will be a raucous crowd in Seattle-If the U.S. wins, they advance to the Round of 8…win or go home…WITH Folarin Bolagun, whose red card ban got overruled and he now canplayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We hope you enjoyed a great 4 th of July weekend out and about---and now remind you that tomorrow and Wednesday are Big 12 Media Days(already!) in Frisco, Texas…where Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech will surely be the biggest news discussed even though he’s moved on-The other Media Days scheduled are the ACC (July 15-17); SEC (July 20-23); Big Ten (July 28-30)….it will all be here soonOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the 4 th of July weekend ahead…Happy 250 th Birthday, America!!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska finished 2 nd in the B1G regular season and went 43-17 overall, the 2 nd time Bolt has won 40 games with the Huskers---and the43 wins are the most for a Nebraska baseball team since the 2005 team won 57 games-Lance Harvell, Rob Childress and Mike Sirianni also got extensions through the 2028 season…can Nebraska continue their winningways?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Each school received a score in 6 sports: football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, softball, baseball and volleyball-Nebraska finished 5 th behind Texas, Alabama, Michigan and Texas A&M---and that’s it. How about UCLA being No. 6, though?!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on the guys’ minds today as we prepare for the 4 th of July?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Kacz calls in for Sip's birthday yesterday as well as to shed some light on the Bo Pelini era at NebraskaOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Uncle Sam Jam, YMCA Youth Adventure Run, 2026 USA Roller Sports National Championships, and Cornhusker State Games OpeningNight-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Pete Nakos wrote Wednesday that he spoke with general managers all around college football and said that $350,000 seemslike the starting point for low 4-star players…and schools like Texas A&M have $10 million or more invested in their 2027 class, whichfeatures 6 5-star players…-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sponsored by Raising Cane's Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip's ex-wife, Trixie, joins the show!!!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sipple's former colleagues the Journal Star Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett call inOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is on the governors mind today? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Two guests call into the show and there are plenty of other surprises for Sip today as well.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Carson wishes Sip a happy birthday Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is the plan for Sip's birthday?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-More from SEC Associate Commissioner, Garth Glissman.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The transfer portal and NIL have provided new entertainment and constant news to college sports…what are the next phases of it? Will it evercalm down or just get crazier?-5-for-5 is happening in college sports for athletes to have 5 years once they leave high school…is this the best way to go about things andsomething you were in favor of?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-USA/Bosnia tonight at 7pm in the Round of 32 in the World Cup…will the Stool be watching?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-52Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We welcome Garth to the studio for the first time…he did grow up in Waverly…what brings him back to Nebraska this week?-The SEC is fresh off a national championship in college baseball with Oklahoma defeating North Carolina in Omaha…one of 5 SEC teams tocomprise the 8-team field…what’s the celebration like when one of your schools wins a title?-The B1G and SEC are seen as the 2 most dominant conferences in college sports right now…what is the relationship like between theconferences?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Each school received a score in 6 sports: football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, softball, baseball and volleyball-Nebraska finished 5 th behind Texas, Alabama, Michigan and Texas A&M---and that’s it. How about UCLA being No. 6, though?!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Eichorst was an abject disaster in his time in Lincoln, serving as Nebraska’s AD from 2013 to 2017 when he was fired for all his mishaps duringthe football season which also led to Mike Riley’s firing when all was said and done-Eichorst came to Nebraska from Miami (FL) where he served as AD for one year…he’s been most recently at Texas as their Deputy AD andCOO…he is from Wisconsin and does have experience in Madison…but it still seems like a strange hire for someone who failed miserably in theB1G at Nebraska-Also, LeBron is moving on from LA…but not retiring….could the Spurs be an option? Or the Warriors? Return to the Heat?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Chaz Coleman arrived in Knoxville as one of the most coveted defensive players in the portal, and landed a $2 million deal coming overfrom Penn State to be a defensive end for the Volunteers-As of Monday, he’s been removed officially from the roster due to a months-long saga that began with him missing most of springpractice and closes the book on what became one of the more complicated NIL-era roster situations in college football…what can welearn from it if anything?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip attended as his colleague---Robin Washut---is out of town….was Hoiberg ‘icy’ with Sip or pleasant? What was learned about theoffseason and what’s ahead?-Did Fred give insight on some of the new players on the roster from last year? Thoughts on the Nebrasketball movie that wasdisplayed at the Rococo earlier in the month…?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jacory Barney was picked as Athlon Sports’ first-team punt returner…and that’s it for first teamers. Justin Evans was the only Huskeron the 2 nd team, and the 3 rd team featured Nyziah Hunter and Andrew Marshall. 4 total players in the first 3 teams.-It’s another point that this team has to overcome a perceived lack of talent and overachieve for what feels like the first time in years.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The World Herald’s Sam McKewon did a great dive into the B1G’s 54 non-conference games this year, and it’s not pretty as we exist ina world where it’s all about making the playoffs and pushing toward the least amount of losses prior to conference play as possible-McKewon points out that there are just 14 games against Power 4 competition of the 54 non-con games of the league---Nebraska,Indiana, Penn State, USC and Washington have zero---28 games vs. Group of 6 teams, and 12 games vs. the FCS. We’ll see you all in lateSeptember/early October for conference play….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What will the turnout from fans be?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-NBA Free Agency starts today…will Sip be getting lots of texts from Alex about all the signings?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nelson was arrested in Key West on charges of batteryOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-USA soccer advances to the Round of 32…they’ll play Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday at 7pm in Santa ClaraOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has thrown 569 pitches this season at 100+ mph…including at 105.5 mph pitch on Friday night vs. the Cubs-He has thrown the 42 fastest pitches by a pitcher in the tracking era, and 49 of the top 50 fastest pitches…oh, and he also has a 1.45 ERAOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip wrote about this yesterday and it is something we bring up a lot on the show---Nebraska has simply been horrible in November since BoPelini was fired---hence the lack of many bowl games or seasons worth remembering at all-We shouldn’t have to go back for years and years about embarrassing losses in the month or blowouts to bad teams…and this Novemberprovides a believable chance at a 2-2 or 3-1 record if they are any good….how do you emphasize that in the offseason?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Here are the guarantees per CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford: 1) Notre Dame embraces the villain role; 2) ACC flexes with second CFP entry; 3)Several SEC teams complain after exclusion; 4) Group of Six produces first-time CFP entrant; 5) LSU enjoys highest year-over-year increase inviewership-6) Heisman Winner comes from a top-four seed; 7) Texas Tech/BYU offers high December drama; 8) B1G wins a 4 th straight nationalchampionship; 9) Expect more calendar complaints; and 10) Only one unbeaten entering the playoffsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mendoza mentioned this weekend that he plans on donating a lot of money to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research and cures because of what itmeans to his family with his mother dealing with it…and at the same time said that he doesn’t plan to donate back to Indiana at least for awhile-The question is this: should recent players be asked to give back to NIL funds? Would they do it? Should they have to? Seems like a lot to ask…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Franklin was on The Triple Option podcast last week and said that although things did not end well, it no doubt was better than when he gotthere…he was 104-45 in his time at Penn State and 64-36 in B1G play-Let’s not forget that Penn State did just go to the semifinals 2 years ago…will they regret moving on?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a pretty slow time in sports, so let’s chat Pender---the people showed up in large quantities for the remote broadcast from downtown, andthe golf tournament went as well as it possibly could-We saw McSafety rolling in putts in a bucket hat; Sip impressing his whole group with his golf skills; Taylor scaring Bill as he was driving the golfcart…the words “I’m not getting back in that death trap with you” were heard at one point in the parking lot after the round….what a timeOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The SpilloverOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What current coach would you want to broadcast soon? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Do the recruiting rankings really matter as much as they used to? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What's on Bill's mind today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The mayor of Pender comes on the show to talk about the carnivalOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What's on Sip's mind today? -SONG OF THE DAY (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Pender Head Girl's Basketball Coach joins the show!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bill's memories from Pender and feedback/roll call from crowdOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re on to Pender! See you tomorrow from Main Street Pender….and for our golf tourney to follow!Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-For the first time since 1930, the USA is 2-0 to start off the World Cup, and they’ll play tonight vs. Turkey in LA at 9pm-Sip has admitted he’s been watching some of the action so far…will Jake and Bill join in tonight and watch?Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports wrote about it yesterday and came up with 6 schools: Ohio State, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Oregon and INDIANA-That’s 3 B1G teams and just 2 SEC teams…and no Alabama…they judge this off the talent, coaching and resources…should anyone be included or taken off?Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Show sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We ask the question as EA Sports once again did not have Memorial Stadium in Lincoln as one of the Top 25 toughest places to play---and based on the record in the stadium the last 10 years, it’s valid to not include them-It’s a stadium that has seen the likes of Troy, Northern Illinois, several mediocre Northwestern and Purdue teams, plus Maryland win in and help provide average overall records for the Huskers…the stadium is too iconic to fall from these levels of being tough to play inShow sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska announced yesterday that those 3 players would be who represents the team in Chicago to wrap up B1G Media Days…are those the faces of the team in our eyes?-If they are the faces of the team, what does that tell you about the talent on the team?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Under new rules, players will be granted five years of eligibility to completed within 5 years of high school graduation or of an athlete’s 19th birthday—whichever comes first. How does this affect the upcoming drafts in sports and also incoming recruiting classes with athletes sticking around an extra year?-Also, RIP to former Voice of the Huskers—Warren Swain---who passed away at age 79 yesterday. He was the voice of the team from 1996-2001.Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the first round of the NBA Draft and what’s ahead for Day 2….and any Royals updates for Jake?Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The news of the day remains the aftermath of the Giannis trade to the Heat and the results of the first round of the NBA Draft…but something crazy happened earlier in the day in the NBA that not many talked about-The Trail Blazers hired T’Wolves assistant coach Micah Nori as their head coach---on a ONE YEAR GUARANTEED CONTRACT. The Blazers will have two team options after the first year…but how many coaches ever would agree to a one year deal? Bizarre.Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-If Anthony Colandrea is the most important transfer this season for Nebraska, who is the 2nd most important?-Nebraska sits at 21 commits in the 2027 class with the addition of Barrett Kitrell as the dead period has hit…-Nebraska announced yesterday an event with Upper Deck Golf to hit shots at Memorial Stadium in October…will this be met with great interest from the fans?Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Jake’s mind today with Bill out?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Show sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In this era, it’s common to add 15-30 new players each year via the portal, so it’s not always easy to answer this question….is it as obvious as Anthony Colandrea since he’s the starting QB or could you argue someone else?-If Colandrea is the easy answer---who’s the 2nd most important transfer? Is it a linebacker like Owen Chambliss…or Jasear Whittington on the DL? Or would you look at one of the new projected offensive linemen coming in….who’s No. 2?Show sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-UNL announced yesterday an event with Upper Deck Golf that will allow Husker fans to tee off inside Memorial Stadium to 9 different holes the same weekend that the Huskers play at Oregon---Oct. 16-17-If you’re not making the trek to Eugene, make plans to play golf at the stadium…raising money for their charity sponsor, Stand Up to CancerShow sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-9 players from the Big 12 were drafted in the first round, including the first 2 picks....and Michigan had 3 picks in the top 12 takenShow sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Dusty May to Dallas and wrapping up the CWS in Omaha…Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The European influx isn’t going away---it’s just a really strong year for college basketball players and there are so many players that could be impactful in their rookie years-AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Keaton Wagler, Caleb Wilson….very strong. Also, is Giannis gettingShow sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Matt Campbell finally left Iowa State this offseason, leaving for Penn State after a successful tenure in Ames. He was replaced by Washington State’s Jimmy Rogers-With Dusty May out at Michigan…could TJ Otzelberger be the guy in Ann Arbor? What a rough offseason that would be not only for Iowa State but for the Big 12 in general…Show sponsored by NEBCO/ANDERSON FORDOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska (sadly) hasn’t beaten Iowa a lot lately on the actual football field---but yesterday, they got a win when Ashland-Greenwood o-lineman Barrett Kitrell chose the Huskers over Iowa and Tennessee, among others-Kitrell becomes the 21st commit in the 2027 class for Nebraska, and he’s the 5th in-state commit for the class. 6’4”, 275 pounds…Show sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon wrote about the line yesterday after a discussion with Matt Rhule, and it’s clear that Rhule wants guys like Riley Van Poppel to finally have that breakout year like we saw in Ty Robinson’s last season-McKewon mentions that in the B1G era, Nebraska’s best d-linemen have been the Davis Twins, Ty Robinson, Randy Gregory, Ben Stille, and Maliek Collins. He also mentions that if the current linemen reach their ceilings….Van Poppel could be as good as Robinson; Kade Pietrzak as good as Ben Stille; Williams Nwaneri as good as Randy Gregory; and Jasear Whittington similar to Maliek Collins. Not saying he’s expecting it, but that’s their ceiling comparisons….are these feasible to reach and are the comparisons OK?Show sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Oklahoma’s run to the finals has been incredible, entering the postseason unranked out of a loaded SEC—yet here they were, playing for it all last night in Omaha-North Carolina has been one of the elite teams in baseball all season long…did they finish it off for the 3rd ever ACC title in college baseball?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The sports world was stunned Monday morning when news broke that Dusty May would be leaving Michigan to become the head coach for the Mavericks---replacing Jason Kidd and getting the opportunity to coach Cooper Flagg for a rebuilding team-May’s tenure in Ann Arbor was short but amazing---going 64-13 (33-7 in B1G play) and winning the national title in year 2 (Sweet 16 in year 1)…now, Michigan players have 15 days to either stay in Ann Arbor or head elsewhere…what will happen and who will take over as coach?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-USA Soccer gets the big win over Australia to do something they haven’t done since 1930---win back-to-back games in the World CupShow sponsored by ANDERSON FORD/NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-No one is really surprised to see Raiola ranked No. 1 in the country as a back-up QB—his time in Nebraska didn’t deliver what fans hoped but he still has talent and tons of experience-When it comes to Nebraska’s QB room…none of the backups made the list as a top 10 in the country…but do you feel OK if TJ Lateef or Daniel Kaelin has to come in and play? Which of those do you feel better about?Show sponsored by ANDERSON FORD/NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Connelly lists these 5 games as the best in the B1G in 2026: USC @ Penn State (Oct. 10); Ohio State @ Indiana (Oct. 17); Indiana @ Michigan (Oct. 24); Oregon @ Ohio State (Nov. 7); and Indiana @ Washington (Nov. 21)-Regarding the last one---he views Washington as a definite playoff contender and that game would have major implications…Show sponsored by ANDERSON FORD/NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We went through the list for the NFL ‘Boom or Bust’ players last week…CBS Sports has these players as the ones to watch and their prediction-DJ Lagway, Baylor (will bust); Nico Iamaleava, UCLA (won’t bust); Ryan Williams, Alabama (won’t bust); Nyck Harbor, South Carolina (won’t bust); Keon Keeley, Notre Dame (will bust); Cormani McClain, Florida (won’t bust); and AJ Harris, Indiana (will bust)Show sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford picked Nebraska to start 5-0 yet finish 6-6…which would be a story all too common for a program struggling to win in the months that matter most---the only win he has after the 5-0 start is at Rutgers in November-That means losses to Indiana, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Ohio State and Iowa. None of those are bad losses or surprising, but another loss to Illinois further proves what Bret Beilema is doing in there in comparison to what isn’t happening in Lincoln…and that screams yet another year without a ranked victoryShow sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Oklahoma has been unstoppable this postseason, entering it all as a good SEC team but unranked---then steamrolling through their regional, super regional, and continued in Omaha, beating the Tar Heels in Game 1, 9-3-Do we have a Game 3 tonight to wrap it up or is the dust settled on the 2025-26 college sports season?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska had been teasing the Red Sea Rising event all week for Saturday night---as well as the Battle of the Boneyard which brought a lot of impressive talent to Lincoln---but we learned what the special announcement was for Husker football…and it was a new jersey design-As you’d expect, social media had plenty of thoughts and skewed far more negative than positive, pointing out similarities in the jerseys/numbers to 2002, which of course was a 7-7 season. What does the Stool think about it all?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-Nebraska's 2026 opponents were 102-57 in 2025, a .642 percentage Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Is the list accurate? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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What's on Bill's mind today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OU comes to mind, as does CU, what do you think? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-Go see Ron and the team a Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Courtland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Is Lincoln Riley on the hot seat if they aren't part of the CFP?-ROLL CALL (Sponsored by Madsen's Bowling and Billiards)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Spillover (Sponsored Raising Cane's)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is the thought behind the move? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Nebraska is hot on the recruiting trail, can the Huskers take that momentum and turn it into wins this seasonOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-How is the re-seat going to be done? -What implications will it have on season ticket holders?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What song has Harrison picked out with Jake gone?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sorsby's agent came out on 105.3 The Fan yesterday and had some new remarks regarding the situation pertaining to Cincinnati's involvement. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Idle Chit Chat (Sponsored by 738 Ag)Sip and Jake are out today, so Bill helps introduce Harrison in idle chit chatOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on today’s CWS games in Omaha…who’s still alive and who has gone home?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports listed 8 NFL players who are entering ‘bust’ territory if they don’t perform this season. One of the 8 players was MalikWillis, now the starting QB of the Miami Dolphins. However, he was picked 86 th overall in 2022 and is now on his 3 rd team-No one is arguing the fact that he could be a disappointment, but where do we cut off the term ‘bust’ at for any player?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Trae Taylor is now the top QB in the country per recruiting rankings…what will crowds look like for his games at Millard South thisyear?-Only 2 Nebraska players (Justin Evans, Andrew Marshall) have shown up this summer on Husker Online’s list of Top 5 best players byposition in the B1G…what does that tell you about the current talent level and expectations?-Nebraska has added several commits since our chat last week (Caleb Green, Justyn Lindsay, etc.)…which is most significant?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Jake’s mind today with Bill out?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s not the most flattering thing to be listed as the 10 th best coach in the conference---and that’s why the league has become soformidable the last few years-The top 10 in order: Curt Cignetti, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Kyle Whittingham, Kirk Ferentz, Lincoln Riley, Bret Bielema, Jedd Fisch, MattCampbell, Matt Rhule. A major upset….Barry Odom is NOT dead last at Purdue…who is, though?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s easy to say injuries as a reason why a team disappoints---and that’s certainly always possible. But without living in thatrealm….what would cause this team to disappoint?-ESPN’s Joe Lunardi had Nebraska as a 7-seed yesterday in Bracketology, comfortably in the Dance but obviously not the 4-seed level aslast year…what are fans expecting from the upcoming season?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Trae Taylor is the future for Nebraska as long as he signs here when all is said and done---some people are grumbling about a lack ofelite WRs committing to Nebraska from the high school ranks right now….-But if you’re Nebraska---what’s the proper way to recruit the skill position around you? Does that change at all year by year or by what‘level’ of a QB you have?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final update on today’s CWS games in Omaha and the action from last night…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Before you say Husker Online is trying to be homers---it’s only the 2 nd player listed in any position so far (Justin Evans was a top 5center)…as Andrew Marshall comes in at No. 5 behind Xavier Scott (Illinois); Jyaire Hill (Michigan); AJ Harris (Indiana); and JermaineMathews, Jr. (Ohio State)-Marshall, of course, came to Nebraska from Idaho and was very good in his first season in Lincoln, earning Big Ten Honorable Mentionhonors…what’s his ceiling in college and next level?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bizarre things are happening at Michigan State, as President Kevin Guskiewicz departed recently for Clemson after just 2 years, and ADJ Batt left Monday for the same position at Kentucky-Izzo spoke with reporters Monday and said the departer of Guskiewicz is “ridiculous” after just 2 years…Guskiewicz wrote to theMichigan State community last month that an “unsustainable situation” created by different perspectives among board members, withsome issues with initiatives used to boost athletic revenueOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports listed 8 NFL players who are entering ‘bust’ territory if they don’t perform this season. One of the 8 players was MalikWillis, now the starting QB of the Miami Dolphins. However, he was picked 86 th overall in 2022 and is now on his 3 rd team-No one is arguing the fact that he could be a disappointment, but where do we cut off the term ‘bust’ at for any player?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-BetMGM put out their over/under totals for the Big 12 yesterday and had Texas Tech leading the way at 10.5 wins…without knowingfor sure if Sorsby will play for them this season. That’s a BIG if and certainly could change their number, even though their scheduleisn’t tough as we discussed last week-After that? At 8.5 wins: Utah, BYU, Kansas State; at 7.5 wins: Houston and Arizona; and 6.5 wins: TCU, Arizona State, and BaylorOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Spain entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked 3 rd in the world in the standings, and played against Cape Verde, making their WorldCup debut ranked 64 th in the world.-Spain had 23 shots on goal compared to just 6 for Cape Verde, and Cape Verde had a 40-year-old goalkeeper (Vozinha) lock themdownOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On Monday, the Big 12 filed a legal complaint against Texas Tech, seeking to confirm its authority to enforce conference bylaws ifSorsby is allowed to play by the school this year; the issue now is whether the Big 12 can impose internal discipline on a memberinstitution while state officials threaten legal action over that same conduct-Also, update on yesterday’s CWS games…Jake was at Blur Parties once again in Omaha…not as busy as FridayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Reminder to join us at Blur Events today in Omaha (11 th and Cass St) for another great day of the College World Series…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As we discussed to start off the show, the Knicks’ run to the title was phenomenal and incredibly impressive---and their title parade is set forThursday-Even better---it will be the first parade in franchise history, as they didn’t have one when they won the title in 1973. Biggest city in the country,first ever title parade….it’s going to be glorious chaosOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This is a bit awkward because we love our guy Mekhi Nelson and his father---Rashawn!—who listens to our show every day….but competitionis needed and maybe there’s a path to both being very successful at Nebraska. What’s the outlook there for a breakout?-We talked earlier in the show about the best position groups at Nebraska…DL wouldn’t be listed likely as tops, but maybe Whittington can bebetter than anticipated?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Troy and West Virginia started things off on Friday with an entertaining game won by the Mountaineers, putting Troy in an elimination gameyesterday vs. Ole Miss….who is still around?-Who plays today and what’s the best story so far? Oklahoma’s pitching was very impressive in a shutout of Alabama…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Does the New York Knicks' title mean that other teams that have suffered so much agony over the years with little success can still have hope for one day?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Think about that for a second---fans have been filling the stadium since 1962 and often times leave with a sour taste in their mouth. Outside ofa few concerts here and there, and the Volleyball Day in Nebraska…it’s not often you can leave a packed stadium knowing you’ll be happy-No one really cares about who wins in the Savannah Bananas games, and seeing Tom Osborne being honored just makes it more of a party likeit was…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On Saturday night, the Knicks came back---again---on the road to beat the Spurs, 94-90, and win the NBA Finals in 5 games. The Knicks went16-3 in the postseason, which is obviously remarkable---and 3 of the 5 biggest comebacks in the history of the NBA Finals en route to their title-We know our listeners don’t love the NBA, and frankly---neither do we---but when a team with as fervent as a fanbase as the Knicks wins theirfirst title in 53 years, it has to give fans from all sports hope for their teams---even Jake’s Dolphins---right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Gators unveiled plans yesterday on a $1.45 BILLION (!!) renovation of ‘The Swamp,’ the most expensive and comprehensiverenovation in college football history-They’ve been looking for ways to update the 100-year-old stadium for the last 8 years, and finally have plans to do soOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Colandrea is joined in the category by Oklahoma’s John Mateer; South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers; Baylor’s DJ Lagway; and Colorado’sJuju Lewis-The comment on Colandrea from CBS is: “he’s known as a fearless riverboat gambler and should bring a mobile element that theHuskers didn’t have with Raiola at the wheel.” That part is true…but are fans ready to experience the highs and lows of the riverboatgambler that he could be?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s time for RADIOOOOOOOO TRADIOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Let’s get some items traded from the Breakers!-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-BetMGM put out their numbers yesterday, listing Indiana and Oregon both at 10.5 wins; Ohio State at 9.5 wins; Penn State, USC andMichigan at 8.5 wins; Washington, Iowa and Illinois at 7.5 wins; and Nebraska, UCLA, Minnesota and Wisconsin at 6.5 wins-6.5 wins seems like a proper place for Nebraska, though some are considering them more in the 5.5 wins range…what’s the initialthought here?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-World Cup Watch Events, Savannah Bananas, Veterans Freedom Music Festival, and Sandhills Global Youth Complex-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The World Cup started up yesterday, and the College World Series starts today in Omaha (Troy/West Virginia at 1pm, ESPN; and OleMiss/North Carolina at 6pm, ESPN).-Plus, the Bananas played at Haymarket Park last night and at Memorial Stadium tomorrow; and NBA Finals Game 5 tonight, StanleyCup Game 5 last night…-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on last night’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what’s ahead in the series…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Summertime is here…what’s the most common thing people come in to the store for in the hot months? If a phone overheats, can itbecome completely wrecked and unusable or will it come back after a period of time in cooling off?-Visit Tripp and the team just south of 70 th & O in Lincoln, or visit the other locations in Hastings, Kearney and Grand IslandOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Hocutt put out a statement yesterday on social media saying he understands the frustration of college sports fans across the countryand said he’s glad that Sorsby is still part of the Texas Tech community as he overcomes his gambling addiction…-Joey McGuire spoke to fans about the situation after Hocutt’s statement was released yesterday and said it’s still going to be awfullydifficult to have Sorsby play by Week 3, calling it a ‘stretch’…but also pointed out the main point is to get him away from gambling ingeneral…this saga will be ongoingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The mecca for baseball in June is always Nebraska with the CWS---but now it’s even more so with the fact that the Savannah Bananasplay tonight at Haymarket Park; and then again on Saturday in a packed Memorial Stadium (80,000+ tickets sold)-For those going tonight or Saturday…what are you most excited about? We’ve seen Memorial Stadium do concerts with Garth Brooksand Zach Bryan in recent years….what does a baseball game in the stadium look like?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-247 Sports moved Taylor to the No. 8 overall player in the 2027 class and a 5-star ranking yesterday, also as the No. 1 QB in the class.Taylor was ranked No. 37 overall in the class prior to his performance at Elite 11 camp….wild to think the top QB in 2027 will be playinghigh school football in the state of Nebraska-Also, 4-star DL Nehemiah Ombati commits to Nebraska yesterday….the 6’3” 285 DL chose Nebraska over Missouri and Michigan StateOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-D'aron Fox had a chance to try and dribble the ball out with about 10 seconds left, but instead went up for a layup which was blockedOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Preview of tonight’s Game 4 in the NBA Finals in New York City, where the Knicks lead the series, 2-1Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mock drafts right now are pleasing to read, because nearly the whole first round is college players---not a ton of foreign players,especially not in the Top 10—and as we watched college hoops more closely this year, the names are recognizable-Players like Darryn Peterson (Kansas), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Cameron Boozer (Duke), and Keaton Wagler (Illinois) have high grades…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was a flurry of commits last weekend for Nebraska football…which one is the most impressive of the group and do you expect to seeseveral more commits this week and next?-It’s not a done deal by any means yet, but right now there’s a chance still per an injunction that Brendan Sorsby can play football thisyear for Texas Tech…in a world where things should stun us, does anything really stun you anymore?-On3’s Ari Wasserman says it’s hard to have blind faith about Nebraska anymore after they continue to disappoint…do Husker fans stillhave blind faith?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Jake’s mind today with Bill out?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Power rankings were based on overall team strength, transfer additions, coaching acquisitions, depth, experience, offseason attritions,and proven players at key positions like QB-The Top 5 in order? Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, USC, and Penn State. So where’s Nebraska at?-Nebraska comes in at 11 th , and in his final comment, Wasserman said, “it’s hard to have blind faith about Nebraska anymore.”Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker Online has been doing their Top 5 lists of players in the B1G the last few weeks, and Nebraska has had no one to beseen—until yesterday when Justin Evans was listed as the league’s 4 th best center-Did people know he allowed zero sacks last season on Nebraska’s offensive line? We hardly ever hear from him but he’s a successstory.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska announced yesterday that they’ll place Butler in Chicago on November 22 nd at the United Center, one week after playingBoise State in Sioux Falls. With games scheduled in neutral sites with Boise State, Butler and Providence, the non-conference isn’thorrible---but there’s just one problem..-The problem is that the home slate is just awful for non-conference. Home games vs. Le Moyne, Lindenwood, South Dakota, Mount St.Mary’s, New Haven, and FDU is all to show for before conference play---and even the Creighton game is on the roadOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility and Game 3 of the NBA Finals…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mike Farrell (FarrellSports.com) put out his list of hottest seats in college football and listed Baylor’s Dave Aranda as the No. 1 spot in thatcategory---followed by Derek Mason (Middle Tennessee State); Mike Norvell (Florida State); and Mike Locksley (Maryland) among othersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon wrote about it yesterday, pointing out that Nebraska’s offense over the last 4 years really hasn’t been goodenough—especially in 2023, the first year of Matt Rhule. It did improve the last 2 years but not to the point where it is acceptable-Nebraska continues to have issues in the red zone—a big reason why they just haven’t been able to pull off big wins or get to 8-9 win seasonsfor quite some time. There are lots of things to point to…but how do they get better in the red zone? Can Anthony Colandrea make thembetter?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We told the news last week of the NC State/Virginia game that was slated for Week 0 and to be played in Brazil was moved back to a homegame for Virginia in Charlottesville. Now that we think more about that….why were these 2 teams ever considered?-Virginia did have a great season last year but has never been known as a fervent traveling fanbase—and NC State has a coach that half thefanbase wants fired (Dave Doeren). Would Nebraska fans travel in droves to Brazil? And why does it only seem to work in Ireland?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The money has simply gotten too big and out of control—credit the NCAA for being somewhat better recently on not letting players getridiculous amounts of years in school to continue to collect NIL money, but it’s still not fixed-But if a player who knowingly bet on sports and his own team in years past is allowed to continue to play college sports, what exactly can’t youdo to continue to keep playing? The moral compass is lost and it seems like any type of compass at all is gone.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…Bill is gone, so what is bothering Jake and Sip today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Before we have lawyer, Marty Sipple on, we talk more about Brendan Sorsby's injunctionOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sorsby---the man who has placed at least $90,000 in bets over the years and at least 40 bets on Indiana while he was on the team there---wasgranted a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday in Lubbock County Court, allowing him to play this season except for the first 2games-The injunction stated that Sorsby will “suffer a probable, imminent, and irreparable injury if this court does not allow this temporary injunctionto play this year”….uh..was Sorsby threatening to severely injure himself? Is that all it takes now to get back in life? What a weird world.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the weekend in college baseball and Stanley Cup Finals/NBA Finals…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s been an impressive showing so far for the Knicks in the Finals, winning both games 1 and 2 in San Antonio to take a commanding 2-0 lead back to New York City-Tickets for tonight’s games are going for thousands of dollars, and President Trump is set to appear at the Garden…what a sceneOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Hudson told Rivals this weekend that he was impressed by his visit to Nebraska and that they never stopped recruiting him even afterhe committed to LSU…and that Nebraska said they’d “change the whole offense for him” if he ended up in Lincoln-That comment was greeted with cynicism on the message boards—particularly by non-Nebraska schools---about the idea of changingthe offense for a freshman…and a tight end, at that. So…what exactly would that look like hypothetically?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ole Miss survived the Lincoln regional and then took care of Auburn in 2 games, advancing to their first CWS since 2022; also, Troy andWest Virginia clinched their spots in Omaha on Saturday…expect a lot of Mountaineers fans to make their way to Omaha-Will the B1G have representation in Omaha or not? USC and Oregon were the chances….are they still alive?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The buzz is strong about 2027 and beyond for Husker recruiting, but it’s important to still win in 2026 to keep those recruits here…andColandrea is the man who will get the call at QB. On a podcast recently, Colandrea was asked to self-evaluate himself and said hisstrengths are making plays outside the pocket, ability to make plays with his legs, and a strong arm to go downfield-His weaknesses? Getting outside the pocket and not seeing guys crossing the field or going downfield…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday but Bill is gone….what do Jake and Sip have cooked up?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Frahm just wrapped up an unbelievable career between Oklahoma and Nebraska, getting the Huskers to a Women’s College WorldSeries appearance where they won their first game since 2002 but fell short of advancing-After she announced last week that she was 3-months pregnant, it was announced this weekend that she’d be an assistant coach forNebraska going forward…think that will help in recruiting at all?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-June’s camps are well underway and commitments are flying left and right for Nebraska…including 4-star DB Bryce Williams, 3-star DTErrol Demontagnac, LB Eli Harris, TE Joey Hunter and Edge Ma’atoe Moe…and 5-star TE Ahmad Hudson (current LSU commit) was intown on an official visit and had positive things to say-Sip was at camp on Sunday….could he tell a difference in the coaches and energy after one heck of a weekend with more likely goodnews to come?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The busiest man in Lincoln joins us again to remind us that even though college kids are gone for the summer…busy times roll on-Banana Ball Tailgate, Vinn the Dancing Ump comedy show, Andy Gross magic show, Farmers Market Offerings…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Thoughts on tonight’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals and last night’s Game 2 of Stanley Cup Finals…AND Super Regionals!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What did Sip see out there? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s time for RADIOOOOOOOO TRADIOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Let’s get some items traded from the Breakers!-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-An Early Break 4 man scramble golf tournament at the Pender Golf CourseOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Duke and Michigan were supposed to play on Dec. 21 st at Madison Square Garden---which would have been amazing---and now itappears the game will be played on the same day…..at Marlins Stadium in Miami. Yes, a baseball field.-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip was at the Big Man camp on Wednesday night and back at the action last night….what did he see and was he impressed?-Sean Callahan points out that Nebraska will be hosting 14 official visitors this weekend with nearly 30 expected over the next fewweekends, and as many as 7 4-star players could be on campus this weekend…lock in, Sip-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on last night’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals and what’s ahead in the series…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Hoiberg met with media on Tuesday to give an update on his team as we head into the summer months, and among many things---hementioned Sam Orme (transfer from Belmont) is “sneaky athletic”---something we hear often about white basketball players, whichOrme is-HOWEVER----in this instance, he’s not wrong! Hoiberg mentioned that last year alone, Orme had more dunks than Nebraska’s entireteam had combined. Sneaky athletic!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The scheduled game between NC State and Virginia would have been the first ever college football game in Brazil, but some things arepreventing it from happening-Nebraska, of course, traveled to Ireland in 2022 to play Northwestern (and lost)…but it was an epic trip for those who went. Do fanslong for another trip like that or instead to save up funds to travel to potential playoff games in upcoming years?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Coach Saban spoke in front of the congress yesterday and said that his first NIL year at Alabama, he had 2.7 million dollars to spend on college athletes, a number that eventually would go up a massive amount. -Saban also referenced the Trinidad Chambliss situation when talking about the NCAA's lack of enforcement Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-EA Sports unveiled Bears QB Caleb Williams as the cover feature on the video game that will be released soon---and for a long time,that has been known to be a curse to who has been on it. But looking back over the last 10 years…it has only been a curse to the 2most recent (Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey)-The curse appeared to be gone from 2016-22 with all on the cover being respectable…so should they be nervous or excited?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker Online ranked the Top 5 RBs in the B1G yesterday and had Rutgers’ Antwan Raymond as the best RB, fresh off a season wherehe had 1,241 yards and 13 TDs, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Remember Kyle Monangai ahead of him? He’s a co-starter for the Bears…-Others behind Raymond: Bo Jackson (Ohio State), Darius Taylor (Minnesota), Jordan Marshall (Michigan), and King Miller (USC)….aswe wonder how the RB picture at Nebraska will look without Emmett Johnson..-Also---in looking at the top WRs in the conference---Rutgers’ WR KJ Duff is seen as the 2 nd best…why is this team not good?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on College Baseball Super Regionals…what Cinderellas are still dancing?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last year’s Finals was not overly appealing to non-NBA fans with Thunder/Pacers…Knicks/Spurs seems more appealing with the big-market Knicks making their first appearance in the Finals since 1999 and the Spurs back after a few years in the desert-Victor Wembanyama is one of the new young stars of the league, and he’ll try to protect home floor the first 2 games…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sean is back from a trip out west to see Nebraska 2027 QB commit Trae Taylor earn MVP at the Elite 11 camp…will he get a 5 th starfrom that performance and what does that change if anything for him going forward?-Taylor will be playing high school football at Millard South this season---if Nebraska has a rough start to the year and he lights it upthere, will it get very awkward in his recruitment or not?-It’s a busy month of recruiting camps for Nebraska football…what’s the schedule like this month at Memorial Stadium?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Ari Wasserman wrote about Trae Taylor yesterday, saying his performance in the Elite 11 camp and strong commitment toNebraska “allows Husker fans to dream again,” even though they had this same thought when Dylan Raiola was at the camp in 2023and eventually ended up at Nebraska-Raiola’s time in Lincoln wasn’t a disaster, but it wasn’t great---just OK, really. And Husker fans had really big dreams about what hecould achieve here…does that prevent Kool-Aid from being guzzled about Trae Taylor or is anything different this time?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The cover was released yesterday, featuring Miami (FL)’s Malachi Toney, Ole Miss’ Kewan Lacey, and Oregon QB Dante Moore-The Stool is known to love Malachi Toney, so seeing him on there makes us happy….did Jeremiah Smith say no or not get asked?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN posted their list of top newcomers yesterday----whether freshmen or via the portal---and Nebraska had no one on the list---though former Husker Princewill Umanmielen was in the top 10 and Kentucky’s Kenny Minchey was Top 70—who was a Nebraskacommit for a day-We can say all we want about what this shows about a lack of talent on the roster OR….we could say how these types of articles andlists continuing to disrespect Nebraska can be a motivational tactic to prove doubters wrong…why can’t THAT be the premise?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on college baseball Super Regionals….any low seeds moving on for possible Cinderella opportunities in Omaha?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska comes in 6 th in the B1G Power Rankings from yesterday, behind Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, USC, and….Indiana?! Iowa followsNebraska at 7 th , and then Ohio State at 8 th-A couple of rankings that might make you look twice are Purdue at 9 th ; and Wisconsin at 12 th ….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned last week that Leach would be on the ballot---and should be voted in---he’s joined on the ballot by Cam Newton and RobertGriffin III as names that should get in without hesitation-Other names from the past: Tavon Austin, Brad Banks, Adrian Clayborn, Rocky Calmus, Cris Carter, Dallas Clark, Ken Dorsey, Troy Edwards,Melvin Gordon, Percy Harvin, Josh Heupel, AJ Hawk, Sebastian Janikowski, Bruce Matthews, Marshawn Lynch, Kellen Moore, Colt McCoy andmore…which of those names do you think of as a Hall of Famer?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip has been getting a taste of what June looks like since he joined Husker Online and has had to cover recruiting camps, and Bill has beenthrough them over the years at various spots…how crazy is the month of June for those who aren’t aware?-Are June commitments as important now as they were in the past with how crazy things get in recruiting?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Andy Staples wrote the article yesterday as we have constant chaos in discussions about what is best for college football’s size of playoff andwhat’s not—and mentioned that UCF’s Danny White says we should consider bringing back the BCS formula in picking playoff teams-A potential mistrust in the voters is one reason why---and there was a comparison of what the committee’s playoff rankings looked like vs.what the BCS would have put it at…who’s against the BCS coming back???Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday, the Cleveland Browns traded superstar DE Myles Garrett to the Rams for DE Jared Verse, a 2027 first round pick, a 2028 2 nd roundpick and a 2029 3 rd round pick-Garrett has been one of the stars of the league since he entered as the No. 1 overall pick, but has been lost in the shuffle with the lowlyBrowns…a change of scenery offers him a likely chance of playing for a championship…finally. Also, OBJ back to the Giants…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Northwestern is deemed to have the toughest 3-game stretch in the country; at Oregon on October 31 st ; home vs. Iowa on Nov. 7 th ; and atOhio State on Nov. 14 th . OUCH. Iowa has the 2 nd toughest 3-game stretch, at Michigan on Sept. 26; home vs. Ohio State on Oct. 3 rd ; and atWashington on Oct. 9 th-Nebraska didn’t show up as having one of the toughest 3-game stretches (without a bye) in the country….but there are some brutal onesOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thought on a rough end to the seasons for Husker baseball and softball but great seasons that they were…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On Sunday, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez left Toronto’s 9-5 win at Baltimore early because a 12-year-old chucked a ballat him from the stands and hit his wrist---causing him to leave the game with bruising but nothing was broken-Sanchez apparently chatted with the kid for a little bit during a stoppage in play and a misunderstanding caused the 12-year-old tothrow a ball back at Sanchez who wasn’t looking---and he was removed from the stands due to further investigationOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Good luck to all Husker athletes this upcoming season in sports---the bar has been raised in pretty much every sport (maybe not infootball) by programs that had memorable seasons for a full calendar year-Nebraska fans have to be pretty satisfied about this year, even without a national championship---how much do expectations changein sports for next year after this one?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Court documents obtained Friday by ESPN showed Sorsby placed 40 or more bets on Indiana---roughly $90,000 worth of bets as hefunneled money to a family member and friends to place wagers on his behalf-Things continue to not look great for Sorsby and it doesn’t seem like there’s a path out of this…right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There’s no more baseball and softball to track, so we’re officially on to getting prepared for Husker football—and Sip got a taste of thefuture in California, watching Trae Taylor win MVP of the Elite 11 Finals-What does that honor mean if anything? And did Sip’s thoughts on Taylor change from what he saw from him vs. his assessmentprior?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on his mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-After Nebraska’s 5-1 loss to Alabama on Saturday night, Nebraska was sent to the elimination round---where they led Texas, 1-0, intothe 6 th inning with a no-hitter in tact for Jordy Frahm-Then---producer Connor texted the group chat and jinxed the no-hitter, resulting in 3 straight hits for Texas---the 3 rd of which was ahome run, and ended up being a 3-1 win for Texas, ending an epic season for Rhonda Revelle’s squad in OKC.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska took care of South Dakota State, 4-1, on Friday; sending them to the Winner’s Bracket, where they played Ole Miss onSaturday—who got there by outlasting Arizona State, 7-6, on Friday night (ending at 1:15am)-Saturday’s game started promising for Nebraska in front of a massive, juiced-up crowd—Ty Horn was masterful with 9 strikeouts butgot in trouble in the 6 th inning, ending with 120 pitches and 3 runs allowed. Nebraska lost that game, 6-3…before falling behindyesterday by 10 runs at battling back to an 11-8 loss to Arizona State…Jake was on the scene all 3 gamesOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on today’s Lincoln Regional at Haymarket Park and Husker softball’s outlook in the WCWS in OKC…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip and the Husker Online team are headed to L.A. this weekend to catch Taylor try to impress among other players in the Elite 11rankings…we know Sip has a long day today of travel and goes right away into covering the camp..-Is Sip going to be able to enjoy any of his time in California or is it all work, work, work?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-McGuire wants to schedule a game with Texas for week oneOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There were questions about who Nebraska would send out to the mound as the 1-seed in the regional---but they’ll throw their ace,Carson Jasa, for today’s 3pm game vs. South Dakota State to start the Lincoln regional-It’s difficult to scratch your way out of the loser’s bracket so the decision makes sense in terms of (hopefully) giving yourself the bestchance to stay on the winner’s side…but also creates questions about how you can shut down Ole Miss or Arizona State with the rest ofthe staff which has been good to average most of the time…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Havelock Rock the Block, Other Upcoming Summer events (Savannah Bananas, Roller Sports Championships, etc.)-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was the 4 th game of 4 of the day in OKC…how was the crowd and how did the Huskers stack up vs. a very good Arkansas team?-Other results from yesterday’s games in the WCWS and a look at today’s schedule and this weekend…-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on softball tonight and signing off from Cedars…with more to come today on Give to Lincoln DayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Adrianne talks more about the impact of CEDARS and how you can donate Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Where does Matt Rhule rank?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We are an hour into our coverage of Give to Lincoln Day….what do we have for matches out there for Breakers? What’s the energy forthe day like here at Cedars?-How many people are employed at Cedars to show the importance of what this day means to the non-profit?-What all is planned for the day at Cedars beyond our radio remote today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rich Rod was on ‘Next Up with Adam Breneman’ recently and said that he took the Michigan job without ever really visiting andknowing what the facilities and situation were like-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-If all things to according to schedule, Nebraska will play Arkansas tonight at 8:30 on ESPN, the 4 th game of the day---so we all knowhow this goes in terms of things going longer than expected and weather coming into play-No matter what happens, it’s an exciting day for the university…as we get ready for Husker baseball tomorrow at Haymarket ParkOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As we encourage you to donate today at GiveToLincoln.com and select CEDARS…we let you know that football season is around thecorner with 4 game times now official: September 5 th vs. Ohio (11am, FS1); September 12 th vs. Bowling Green (6pm, FS1); andSeptember 19 th vs. North Dakota (6:15pm, BTN)-We also know the Iowa game in Iowa City will be on Black Friday at 11am (CBS)…and we already knew about the Illinois game onNovember 6 th at 7pm on FOX (Friday night) to start off the month….football will be here before you know itOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska is hosting a regional for the first time since 2008, at a place they are 23-1 this year…how incredible has this run been for theteam?-Was there a point before the season or during the season where you thought hosting a regional was for sure in play?-The Lincoln regional is seen as one of the toughest of all with Ole Miss, Arizona State and South Dakota State joining theHuskers…what’s the mindset of the team right now as we are 2 days away from it all starting?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Geep Wade is on a serious heater in recruiting, leading Husker Online’s Bryan Munson to say that this staff is the best recruiters sincethe Bill Callahan era…is that possible?-Husker baseball is hosting its first regional since 2008 beginning this Friday….can they get to 10,000 fans or is that out of line?-Rhonda Revelle has Nebraska softball in the Women’s College World Series…what kind of Husker crowd do you expect in OKC?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tomorrow is the day as we set up shop on the porch at Cedars for Give to Lincoln Day….remind the listeners how important this day isfor Cedars and the year ahead-Doug Ganz is here today sponsoring coffee on behalf of Pinnacle Bank---free drip coffee for Breakers from 7:15-9a---and is also a vitalmember of the Cedars family…why is it so important to him to be involved with the organization?-We will also be showing off what funds provided in 2024 from Give to Lincoln Day---a brand new gym---how has that been received bythose who are at Cedars?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports listed 26 ‘mind-blowing’ facts about the upcoming season…we won’t go through them all…but here are a few: Kirby Smarthas more first round draft picks (21) than losses (20) at Georgia; Kalen DeBoer is the current winningest coach vs. ranked teams;Georgia has won 48 straight games vs. unranked opponents…-The Big 12 is 1-8 all-time in the playoff….and only one preseason No. 1 team since 2005 has won the national title…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Colandrea was listed in Tier 6: Welcome to the big leagues, alongside 2 other QBs….Auburn’s Byrum Brown (from USF); and OklahomaState’s Drew Mestemaker (from North Texas). David Hale’s article points out that Colandrea’s 74.9 QBR last season would have beenthe best for any Husker QB since at least 2004 (yes, we know---the Mountain West isn’t the B1G….but still)….-Colandrea also went up 27.8 in QBR from 2024 to 2025…going from Virginia to UNLV can do that…how does he stack up vs. the rest?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska’s regional set-up and a look at the WCWS schedule….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The o-line class went from thin to deep very quickly, landing Aliu this weekend to go with Jordan Agbanoma, KD Jones, and Matt Erickson fromlast week-Nebraska still has more linemen set to come into town in the coming weeks….Geep Wade is off to a great start in LincolnOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jake and Sip have argued for years about moral victories---Jake doesn’t necessarily think they are OK but Sip is very against them---and thisweekend, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said that despite being down 3-0 in the series, the Cavs have ‘analytically’ won 2 of the 3 games-He pointed out that in Game 3, the Cavs shot “way below” what they were expected and the Knicks shot “way above”…which of course is aridiculous thing to say…why would any coach ever say something about analytics when they’ve lost?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jake and Sip react to the interview with Rhonda Revelle as she departs and hear from what the Breakers have to say-Can Sip start the short week off 1-0 in the game show by himself?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s our 3 rd straight week having Rhonda in studio because it seems to be good luck---a sweep through regional play, and a series win vs.Oklahoma State his past weekend; winning 8-1 on Friday and 9-1 on Saturday to earn a bid to the Women’s College World Series….what’s thisrun been like?-Let’s go back quickly to Thursday night---an 8pm first pitch that went 10 minutes before being delayed to weather and eventually suspended ataround 10:20pm….how frustrating was that night and how rewarding was it to get the win on Friday?-You’ll have another late game to start the WCWS vs. Arkansas at 8:30pm…how excited is the team to get down to OKC and have a chance towin a national title?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska was dominant vs. Ruby Meylan and OK State, winning 8-1 on Friday and 9-1 on Saturday….a 7-run 5 th inning on Saturday led to theonslaught of the Cowgirls-Jake was on the scene both days (and Thursday) at Bowlin Stadium…what was the atmosphere like?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was an unfortunate semifinal game for Nebraska on Saturday, falling 8-0 to Oregon, but it didn’t prevent the team from hosting aregional—landing the 13 th overall seed-The Huskers will play South Dakota State on Friday at 3pm; the other teams in the regional are Arizona State and Ole Miss, so getting to asuper regional will be quite the achievement…can a massive home crowd help the Huskers move on?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on this afternoon’s Game 2 in the super regional and Husker baseball’s game at 5pm in the B1G Tournament…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In today’s least surprising news, Will Wade is being sketchy once again---and while he’s back at LSU. The Tigers are reportedly preparing to give25-year-old guard Yam Madar (of Israel) $5 million to sign; and have already added G-League player RJ Luis, Jr. who went unselected in lastyear’s NBA Draft-Florida coach Todd Golden blasted Wade on the Field of 68 podcast this week and why wouldn’t he? What a joke of a situation.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We read On3’s list last week, and this list has quite a few differences…here’s the list: 1) Lane Kiffin and LSU as college football’s lightning rodfor 2026; 2) How Indiana backs up its sports-shaking ascent to the top of college football; 3) Ohio State and Texas back in the main spotlightafter disappointing years; 4) Notre Dame’s narrow margin between success and failure-5) CFP expansion and college sports reform; 6) Is Penn State better off with Matt Campbell?; 7) After Miami’s success, how long will it take forClemson and FSU to rebound?; 8) Can Oregon maintain dominance after losing both coordinators to head coaching jobs?; 9) Outlook on theTexas Tech QB room; and 10) Georgia’s pass rush returns to form in 2026 (bold prediction)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…Bill is not in studio so no Radio Tradio this week….what is on his mind otherwise?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker Online’s Sean Callahan wrote yesterday that Nebraska athletics finished 3 rd in the Learfield Cup standings in the winter (only behindMichigan and Ohio State); and sits at 8 th right now in the spring standings, with a chance to make a big leap based on whatsoftball/baseball/track and field do in the postseason-No one saw the type of year that Nebrasketball had coming; and very few saw what baseball has done coming….softball? Maybe could seethat, but they’ve backed it up. We can still be pleasantly surprised in a good way in sports.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jake was on the scene last night for the 8pm first pitch---did we see another pitchers duel like we saw in the regional last week or did the batsbreak open for either side?-Ruby Meylan was on the mound for the Cowgirls, an Omaha Skutt grad…she had to show a lot of emotion coming back home…what was thecrowd like?-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on tonight’s Nebraska/Oklahoma State softball game at Bowlin Stadium…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Per ESPN, it’s been 107 years since an NHL team had a break between two playoff series as long as the one the Carolina Hurricanes areexperiencing-The Hurricanes last played on May 9 th , when they completed a 4-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers. They then watched theMontreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres play a 7-game series, pushing the start of the Eastern Conference finals to May 21—11 dayssince Carolina last played---the longest wait in 107 yearsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tonight, at 8pm on ESPN2, it’s Game 1 of the Lincoln Super Regional with a trip to the WCWS in OKC on the line….and it could be achilly one. It sets up an potentially epic weekend ahead with big games for both softball and baseball (in Omaha)…-The World-Herald’s Evan Bland wrote yesterday about the seating situation for the regionals/super regionals for softball and baseball,and presented all sides: the season-ticket holders, the donors, and the athletic department….it was well-writtenOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Call RANDY at (402) 417-5204 for any remodeling projects for bathroom, kitchen or whole house todayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-That’s the question posed by ESPN’s Max Olson yesterday—something we have discussed in the past that could happen and nowcertainly does feel like it. Even though TJ Lateef hung around this past offseason, it seems like he’s a clear No. 2 (or No. 3) to AnthonyColandrea-Is the money too big for transfer QBs coming in to risk the idea of not playing them? The huge dilemma that faces coaches daily…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-4-star IOL Jordan Agbanoma (Loganville, GA) committed to Nebraska yesterday, a significant get by Geep Wade, as Agbanoma hadofficial visits planned to Georgia, Florida and Texas A&M before committing to Nebraska-He’s obviously not signed so the recruitment isn’t over---but it’s a big addition to the 2027 class if he ends up here…and KD Jonesmight be nextOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Heather Dinich wrote yesterday that Dannen told her and media at the Spring Meetings in California that Nebraska has harmeditself in the past by being too quick to react when things didn’t happen soon enough instead of giving enough time to the coach tobuild the program-Dannen said Rhule has done a good job of getting Nebraska from point A to point B and now it’s time to jump to point C—whateverthat means to you---and he also said a bigger playoff to 24 teams wouldn’t devalue the significance of the opportunity to play for anational championship again…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-After a sweep at Ohio State, Nebraska baseball responded with 7 straight wins to claim the 2-seed in the B1G and at this point seemdestined to host a regional next weekend…are we witnessing the best Spring sports season in Husker history?-The B1G Spring Meetings are taking place in California…a lot of discussion is about frustration with the CSC….what’s the maintakeaway from the session so far?-Sean commented on the success of the B1G Track and Field Championships in Lincoln last weekend…what were the impressions heheard from those who attended and competed?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What was a rumor is now true…Nashville will host the Super Bowl in 2030, officially as of yesterday….and the 2028 NFL Draft toMinneapolis…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Producer Connor went back and found some astounding Nebraska home and away records in the last twenty seasons. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mike’l Severe put out a stat yesterday that was truly hard to believe…the last time Nebraska won back-to-back road games in afootball season was in 2006 (!!!) at Iowa State and Kansas State-It’s obviously hard to do, as seen by the fact that Iowa hasn’t done it since 2020; Illinois since 2007; Minnesota since 2008; Marylandsince 2003; and on and on…but Nebraska has a chance to do so when they go to Illinois and Rutgers in November…talk about breakingseveral curses if that happens…this stat goes all the way back to Bill Callahan!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Pollard spoke with media this week about the B1G and SEC not adhering to rules of the College Sports Commission and even said theyshould just split off and only play each other and leave the rest of the conferences to do their own thing-Let’s hear the audio from Pollard and assess if he’s simply being over the top or if there’s a path to it down the road….sadly…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Dylan Carey was named All B1G First Team and B1G Defensive Player of the Year; Carson Jasa was All B1G first team; Drew Grego wasnamed All B1G 2 nd team AND B1G Freshman of the Year; and Mac Moyer was named to All B1G 2 nd team, and All-Defensive Team-Case Sanderson was also named to the All B1G 2 nd team, and Jeter Worthley made the All B1G Freshman Team; J’Shawn Unger is All-B1G 2 nd team…lots and lots of honorsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Reminder of today’s schedule for High School Baseball Tournament AND B1G Tournament gets underway in Omaha…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Oklahoma State brings in star pitcher Ruby Meylan---via Omaha Skutt---to town this weekend in a rivalry with that dates back to 1978…theHuskers split 2 games with the Cowgirls earlier this year (the 3 rd game was canceled due to weather)…what kind of atmosphere are youexpecting?-There’s a real chance that the Husker baseball team is also hosting a regional this year…how special has it been for both programs to havethese types of seasons?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska is on to the Super Regionals of the NCAA Tournament, hosting Oklahoma State on Thursday at 8pm (ESPN2); and Friday at 4pm(ESPN2); with a Saturday 4pm game on ESPN2 being scheduled if necessary…..can you put into words how incredible Nebraska’s pitching anddefense was this weekend?-While the pitchers and defense deserve all the praise they can get, it was an oddly quiet weekend for the offense, scoring just 7 runs intotal…was that nerves of the postseason or great pitching by South Dakota and Grand Canyon?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Taking a look at what was said about Nebraska's first two Big Ten opponents, Michigan State and MarylandOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Athlon Sports released an article titled Big Ten Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2026Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Jake today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Husker baseball account tweeted yesterday that Nebraska finished 13 th in the country in attendance this year, averaging 5,123 fans pergame---and averaging 6,984 fans per game over the final month of the year-Those are damn good numbers, and we saw what the home series vs. Iowa and USC looked like….are we looking at 8,000+ fans per game in theregional if they host as is expected? 8,500??Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As they ranked the teams in the B1G, CBS Sports had Nebraska at 10 th , saying “the Husker aren’t close to joining the B1G’s top tier, but thetrajectory under Matt Rhule continues to trend upward, even if some in Lincoln disagree.” Hmm…-They point out that Nebraska snapped a 7-year bowl drought 2 years ago, and last year had more conference wins than any of the previous 8years…and now the benchmark is 8 wins, done just one time since Bo Pelini was fired (2016)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Major shoutout to everyone who showed up for track and field…huge crowds in Lincoln for the B1G ChampionshipsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Morgan Wallen is one of the biggest names in country music and is doing stadium tours all summer---and was Gainesville for one his 2days there where Steve Spurrier walked out on the stage with him-Can you imagine Tom Osborne walking out with a main act at this point in his life? Probably not---but Spurrier? AbsolutelyOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Staples wrote this weekend these 10 storylines, in order, that are most meaningful: 1) The Legend of Arch Manning; 2) Lane Kiffin’sFirst Year at LSU; 3) Is Mike Norvell in his last year at FSU?; 4) Lincoln Riley’s “window;” 5) 5-star QBs taking the SEC by storm-6) Young coach takeover in the SEC; 7) Change of the guard in the B1G?; 8) What happened to Clemson?; 9) Texas Tech’s BrendanSorsby situation; and 10) Deion Sanders and Colorado’s next moveOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman reported that before McCaffrey was fired, he and his wife—Margaret---zeroed in on Iowa broadcasterGary Dolphin, including Margaret apparently ‘screaming’ at Dolphin when asking a player about a losing streak…which led Iowa officialsand someone from Learfield called in to keep her in check-WHO-TV sportscaster Keith Murphy also mentioned on the ‘Murph and Andy’ show that Margaret was also heckling him during theCoaches vs. Cancer event that he was emceeing as both Fran and Margaret were heavily opposed to him as well….what a messOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned a few weeks ago that Nebraska would need to get a lot done if they wanted to host a regional this month. It seems they have done enough to make that happen. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on his mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Another wild series in Minnesota….Nebraska won 12-7 on Thursday; and on Friday, entered the 9 th inning trailing 6-1, only to score 6runs in the 9 th and win, 7-6; then, had an 11-3 lead on Saturday and held on to win 14-11….that’s a 41-14 regular season-Crowds will be huge in Omaha this week for Nebraska’s game(s), and they certainly still have a great chance at a regional…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The bats weren’t hot this weekend for Nebraska---beating South Dakota, 4-1, on Friday; and Grand Canyon, 2-0, on Saturday beforeSunday’s final games (scores not final at time of rundown being made)….but the pitching was phenomenal-Jake was in attendance for Saturday’s game to witness Jordy Bahl’s complete game, 16 strikeout, one-hit shutout of Grand Canyon,who just looked lost and scared at the plate. As longtime Husker media member Gary Sharp tweeted this weekend---Jordy is one of thefew athletes to come to Lincoln with high expectations and possibly exceed them. She is simply unbelievableOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned the 9 international games yesterday and also the official word on there being a Thanksgiving Eve game this year(BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!)-The rest of the schedule was also unveiled…any good primetime games for the audience to prepare for?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Remember Princewill Umanmielen? Yeah, Nebraska sure could use him—and he was here for 2 years before transferring to Ole Misslast year…where he was an all-SEC pass rusher with 9 sacks and 13 tackles for loss. The Rebels rewarded him with a new contract whichhe signed…before he went in the portal and ended up at LSU-According to CBS Sports, the Rebels weren’t going to let him enter the portal since he had a signed contract and his buyout was goingto be six figures from that…but he still went to LSU. Just that thought alone is wild---buyouts of six figures for college athletes!!!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s time for RADIO TRADIO…our first ever edition…let’s see if we can get some interaction from the Breakers and deals made!-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Huskers sit at 35 th in the rankings---which likely would indicate a 6 to 8 win season---and it equates to ranked 10 th in the B1G of allteams in the league. The Huskers sit right behind Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Boise State and TCU; and ahead of Auburn, VA Tech,Virginia, and Arizona State, among others (Minnesota is at 40 th )-6 of Nebraska’s opponents sit ahead of them on the rankings---so if you use that, they might put Nebraska at 6-6 unless there’s anupset in there…regardless, 3 B1G teams are in the top 6 of the rankings (Ohio State – 1; Oregon – 3; and Indiana – 6)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-B1G Track and Field Championships; Lincoln Saltdogs Season Opener; Live Horse Racing at Legacy Downs; and CMSA NationalChampionships-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker baseball started their final series of the regular season yesterday at Minnesota---a game moved up to 2pm from an original5pm start time because of weather expected in the evening---did they get started on a good note with a win or not?-Also, tonight at 5:30pm at Bowlin Stadium…Nebraska/South Dakota (ESPN+), following Louisville/Grand Canyon (3pm, ESPNU)-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-PGA Championship starts today at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia---maybe we see another Matt Rhule sightingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska comes off an impressive 8-4 win at Creighton on Tuesday after a sweep of Iowa, and still has eyes on hosting a regional inLincoln---where they’ve lost just one game this season (vs. Kansas). The importance of hosting seems pretty important for their hopesof making a super regional…-Can they survive any loss in Minneapolis or does it have to be a sweep no matter what, with added success in the B1G Tournament?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Call RANDY at (402) 417-5204 for any remodeling projects for bathroom, kitchen or whole house todayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The ACC’s coaches and athletic directors voted unanimously yesterday at the spring meetings that they’d like to expand the CollegeFootball Playoff to 24 teams, and ACC commissioner Jim Phillips agreed with the stance-The B1G continues to swing its new-found authority, getting the Big 12 and ACC on board for 24 teams…will the SEC agree or continueto fight the battle against 24 teams?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Omaha World Herald's Sam McKewon broke down the added $5 million LLC agreement in Matt Rhule's new contract Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The NFL will have a record 9 international games this year, including 2 games for the 49ers---they’ll play the first ever game inAustralia vs. the Rams in Week 1…before they fly to Mexico City in Week 11 to play the Vikings-The amount of miles the 49ers will travel this year? 38,105 (!!!), compared to the Panthers, who will have only 8,740 miles traveledOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s new starting QB chatted with On3’s Pete Nakos in an article released yesterday and chatted about the season ahead andhis path to Lincoln, and the article ended with his expectations: making the playoff, not being happy with 8 wins, and wanting highexpectations, including being in the Heisman race himself-It’s what he should say, but it’s treated with an eyeroll by a fanbase---and a conference, really—who have waited for a long time forNebraska to be relevant in the national scene…what a welcome sight it would beOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Big Ten Regular season champs, Big Ten Tournament champs, and a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament…how exactly do you put thisseason into words as it continues on?-Jordy Frahm has been unbelievable once again for Nebraska as we hoped and thought she’d be….how can one player help elevate aprogram so much as she has with the help of her teammates?-A path to the WCWS in Oklahoma City goes completely through Lincoln for the Huskers…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker Online received data about Nebraska’s NIL/rev share that has this roster around $29 million compared to Ohio State/Oregonboth over $50 million and Indiana just behind that…is this a valid excuse for this program or is just that---an excuse?-The CSC won its arbitration case against Nebraska, but this doesn’t seem over…what does this all mean and what’s next in this saga?-Millard North safety Tory Pittman is drawing interest from LSU and Miami…where does Nebraska stand with his commitment?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip wrote yesterday morning for Husker Online that financial data shows that Nebraska is operating with about $29 million for revshare/NIL, where as Ohio State and Oregon are among 6 schools in the country at $50 million or more with their rosters-Indiana is seen to be around $45-50 million, which now makes sense as they are the defending national champions and have madeback-to-back playoffs appearances…is this a valid excuse for Nebraska or just another data point?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Paul Pabst of the Dan Patrick Show tweeted yesterday a question of 2 options of games for a fan to go to next year: LSU at Ole Miss onSeptember 19 th , or the National Championship Game-Some might scoff and say it’s always about the title game…but September 19 th is Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as head coach of LSU,and that scene is going to be unbelievable…what would The Stool choose?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned at the end of the show yesterday that Baseball America still had the Huskers projected to host a regional (15 th overallseed)…did they continue to move toward that possibility with a win last night?-It’s a quick turnaround for the Huskers who now head to Minnesota to close out the regular season with 3 games starting tomorrow inMinneapolis as they try and hold on to the 2-seed in the conference before next week’s B1G Tournament in Omaha…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Big game for Nebraska baseball at CREIGHTON tonight…6pm on Nebraska Public Media…..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Is Nebraska in a good enough spot? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports put out their list of overreactions and put “We’ll be better off without Dylan Raiola” as the overreaction forNebraska…which seems like something fans would say….is that just coping or is that validity to that?-The list of other teams’ overreactions was actually pretty well-done…let’s go through a few of them…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN ranked the offseasons of all Power 4 teams (by conference) and put Nebraska at 8 th of 18 in the B1G for their offseason---remember the Kenny Minchey fiasco?---they didn’t forget but said Anthony Colandrea was a nice replacement for him-Nebraska was seen to have a top-half offseason in the league, which many Husker fans probably wouldn’t have guessed..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports put out their list of overreactions and put “We’ll be better off without Dylan Raiola” as the overreaction forNebraska…which seems like something fans would say….is that just coping or is that validity to that?-The list of other teams’ overreactions was actually pretty well-done…let’s go through a few of them…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The 2025-26 Nebraska men’s basketball season was one for the record books, a 28-7 campaign that ended up in a run to the Sweet 16-Yesterday, Ugnius Jarusevicius signed with Arizona (!!)…which could just be a ‘flyer’ for the Wildcats or maybe they can make it workfor him…imagine if he is an important player for their team and more “what ifs” from the last season for Nebraska…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jordy Frahm has been one of the best players in country for her entire tenure at both Oklahoma and Nebraska, so her being on the All-B1G team was a no-brainer…but how can a team that won the B1G regular season and tournament have no other representation?-Nebraska went 46-6 this season and is the No. 4 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament….had the B1G Pitcher of the Year, Freshman ofthe Year (Alexis Jensen) and Coach of the Year…but just one player made the All-B1G team (Jordy). Wild.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ryan Day’s 3-star QB son, R.J., committed to a B1G team this weekend---but it’s not Ohio State. Hello, Northwestern!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports wrote about which teams could have used the spring portal the most, and Iowa showed up---they said that no Power 4defense enters the 2026 season with fewer snaps at the FBS level than the Iowa Hawkeyes-They return starters in the secondary in Deshaun Lee and Zach Lutmer, but they they’ve added quite a few pieces from the FCSlevel…so we’ll get to see what Phil Parker is capable of AND if Nebraska should pursue the FCS more going forward…right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The stool chats Rising City and the history there Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’ve all seen Nebraska’s schedule---they could most certainly be 5-0 before Indiana comes to town on October 10 th when the seasonreally starts to get going-CBS Sports lists Nebraska as the game that could define Indiana’s season, as games vs. Ohio State and Michigan follow it immediatelyafterward. Do fans have any optimism about things going Nebraska’s way against King Cignetti?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jim Blue talks about CEDARS' Youth Services and a preview to Give To Lincoln DayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on his mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s started to become an odd tradition for these schools to play each other on Fridays---this will be the third time in 4 seasons for thegame to be on Friday…which was a loss for the Huskers last time in Lincoln-This game will be November 6 th on FOX, which will kick off a difficult month for Nebraska in a month that has caused them issuesOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska softball backed up its B1G regular season title with an impressive run through the B1G Tournament in College Park,Maryland; taking down UCLA, 7-2, to claim the championship. They’ll be hosting a regional starting this Friday..-Meanwhile, Husker baseball beat Iowa on Friday, 10-0; then, took a 7-0 lead on Saturday before eventually falling behind, 11-8…onlyto come back and win, 15-11; setting up the chance for a sweep on Sunday against Iowa…how did they fare?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There will be no Triple Crown this year in horse racing—Golden Tempo won’t be running in the Preakness---not good for the sportOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska is on the outside looking in at this point for hosting a regional after a sweep at Ohio State last weekend and although there’szero doubt they’ll be a tournament team…they’ve played like a regional host for most of the year-Iowa comes to town as an average B1G team…12-12 in conference play…but they’d played well on the road with a 10-7 overall recordaway from home and you KNOW they want to spoil the final homestand for Will Bolt’s teamOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We knew it looked like it was going through, and then the NCAA went ahead and confirmed it yesterday, showing what the bracketwill look like in March of next year…every 5-12 matchup will now feature play-in games…-Of course, the NCAA had to mention the amount of money to be gained from this—saying that $131 million will be awarded throughnew distributions and new previously restricted product categories (beer, wine, etc.) will now be allowed in tournament broadcastsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Spring ball is over and this year there is no spring portal period…does that let Lance and other coaches breathe a little bit easier ornot?-Kansas comes off a disappointing season that resulted in a 5-7 record and 3 straight losses to end the year…what’s the hunger levellike this offseason from the returning players and staff?-What are Lance’s thoughts on the renovated stadium at Kansas? What has been fan response?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Taylor has been loyal in commitment to Nebraska for a long time, and is moving to the state to play high school football this upcomingseason at Millard South. Taylor is listed as a 4-star prospect and the No. 5 QB in the class of 2027-It’s not difficult to negative recruit Nebraska right now with the level of fan anger at Matt Rhule and company…and that might be why2027 safety Tory Pittman (Millard North) also is getting pursued by LSU and Miami despite being a Husker commit…hmmm….-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-RIP to Ted Turner, age 87; and update on tonight’s NHL/NBA Playoff games…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Call RANDY at (402) 417-5204 for any remodeling projects for bathroom, kitchen or whole house todayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman surveyed readers who are B1G followers and asked how likely is it for each school to win the CFP overthe next 5 years, and just 3.7% of the respondents think Nebraska is likely to do so in that span of time-It was interesting to see the thoughts on the rest of the conference—several schools believe they have absolutely zero shot, which isprobably true---but it does tell you where schools think they are now and where they will be going forwardOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-College basketball season is over, but it’s a several months of travel for Kissinger when in session…for those who have no idea, what isa week like for a ref during the season?-What coaches give you the hardest time? Which fanbases are the toughest to deal with?-You are a Hall of Famer at Nebraska Wesleyan (inducted in 2010) after a great playing career that ended there in 1998…did you everenvision a life that would have you traveling across the country as a ref of high-level college hoops?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The long-time Clemson head coach was on Greg McElroy’s Always College Football show recently and talked about a variety of things,including the Tigers’ success against elite teams over the years after what was a disappointing season in 2025-He then said: “I mean, Notre Dame has their own TV station, they make their own rules, they make their own money. They’ve got amoney-printing machine in their backyard or something.” Sadly we don’t see these 2 teams play until 2027…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska will end up probably between 8 th to 11 th on almost every list you see for the B1G in power rankings, so 8 th is nice to see fromESPN, who basically said Nebraska has had good starts under Matt Rhule—but November has been a problem and needs to be fixed-The real story is who is at No. 4---OHIO STATE!!—behind Indiana, Oregon, and USC. Now THAT would be a story if they fell thatfar…does The Stool see that happening? Between Ohio State and Nebraska is Penn State, Michigan, and Iowa…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on last night’s NBA/NHL playoffs and what’s ahead tonight…and a Royals update from last night, alsoOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Give to Lincoln Day is coming up on May 28 th and Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach would love for listeners to consideringcontributing to their organization…what do the funds bring to Matt Talbot for those who don’t know?-What does this year look like for our afternoon session at Matt Talbot on the 28 th ? Some big-time guests it sounds like…?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A glance at the 2027 recruiting rankings shows a surge from the West Coast teams in the B1G…are we about to see a big leap inperformance at UCLA and also the return of USC?-Maurice Purify II signed with Nebraska on Monday night as a late addition to the 2026 class…he was a Washington State commit atone point before decommitting…what happened with his recruitment?-5-star TE Ahmad Hudson commits to LSU over Nebraska…are the Huskers in pursuit of another tight end to replace him or not?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports went through each team’s roster using data from TruMedia, tracking the percentage of returning snaps on offense anddefense from last year…and Nebraska ranks 12 th in most returning percentage of snaps, at 56%...54% returning snaps from offense and57% from defense, which ranks 13 th in the country-That has to matter this year…right? Unless you think the talent wasn’t good enough last year and won’t be still this year?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Houston head coach Willie Fritz recently submitted a nomination letter on behalf of former Cougars’ QB Case Keenum to get on theCollege Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Keenum is the NCAA’s all-time leading passer with 19,217 yard with Houston over5 seasons from 2007-11, but he’s not eligible because he never was any of the 5 outlets perceived as the governing body-We understand the premises of the lack of being an All-American..but he’s the all-time leading passer….should he have a chance?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Updated 2027 recruiting rankings came out yesterday, and while Nebraska IS ranked (24 th )….there’s a lot of B1G teams far ahead ofthem in the rankings, including each of the schools from the West Coast-As of yesterday, USC has the No. 3 class, followed by UCLA (!!!) at No. 4, Oregon at No. 8, and Washington at No. 10-Other B1G schools currently ranked are Penn State (6 th ); Ohio State (7 th ); Wisconsin (13 th ); Minnesota (17 th ); and Iowa (25 th )Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A KC Royals update from Jake and a look at tonight’s NHL/NBA playoff games…and what happened last night? TIME FOR A CORONAOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The overall insanity of the game and Erickson's catch to put Nebraska in position to win with Maurice Purify's winning catch after is one of the craziest sequences in college football historyOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-SMU, Penn State and Florida are the other schools that will be participating in the event which is set to take place at AT&T Stadium on August 27th -Also, former Nebraska WR, Maurice Purify's son signed his Letter Of Intent with the Huskers last night. What do we know about this sudden development? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Reid told media last week that Johnson, a 5 th round pick by the Chiefs, has great lateral quickness and he reminds him of LeSean McCoy-If you’ve forgotten----McCoy was pretty dang good in his NFL career, as a 6x Pro Bowl player and 2x All Pro…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The premise of this needs to be understood as the tournament expanding by 8 teams---Bill said the other day that more teams in the playoff infootball and in basketball should make regular season games be BETTER because of less to lose; more to gain-Husker Online’s Robin Washut has been reporting that teams are not interested in scheduling home-and-home matchups with Nebraska innon-conference because of the difficulty of winning at PBA---major shoutout to Fred, the team, and fans on that---and that it’s been difficult toget anyone to play Nebraska in Sioux Falls….which is understandable for how great that crowd is for the HuskersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Columnist, Steve Simmons, of the Toronto Sun asked one of the craziest questions ever Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3 podcast ‘Crain and Cone’ was doing their post-spring B1G Power Rankings and had Nebraska at 10 th …mediocre once again…but it was thiscomment that stood out: “It just seems like Nebraska doesn’t have enough. You had one of the best running backs in the country last year whogot overshadowed because you really didn’t do anything. Matt Rhule is a builder and has been in the past, but at some point you gotta be ableto live in the apartments.” More of a comment about they aren’t bad, they’re just not very good. Fun!-Also, Nebraska does not land 5-star tight end Ahmad Hudson, as he stays in-state with LSU and Lane Kiffin…no big surpriseOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on the NBA Playoffs and NHL Playoffs…the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead and lost to the 7-seed 76ers…ouchOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s sizable news because it’s a $490 million increase from the 2023-24 fiscal year, and allocates an average of $76.1 million to eachschool (Washington and Oregon have a reduced share because of being new to the league)-The SEC had reported $1.03 billion earlier this year so even though that’s amazing---the B1G has moreOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The stool talks about the column that Sip put out regarding Jason Peter's comments on the show last week, and it generated some attentionOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Arizona State received its largest athletics donation in school history which also will ‘endow the head coaching position’ in football-Former PepsiCo executive and eBay CEO, Brian Swette---along with his wife, Kelly, are donating $10 million to ASU—their almamater—which will go to ‘recruitment and retention’ of student-athletes, while also being part of the head coach title. Kenny Dillinghamis now known as the ‘Swette Family Endowed Football Coach’ at the university….for real.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska entered the weekend squarely at the No. 2 spot in the B1G behind (seemingly unbeatable) UCLA….yet a sweep at the handsof the Buckeyes in Columbus is leading to questions as we reach the most important time of the year-The bats were cold all weekend, as the Buckeyes kept the Huskers at bay all 3 games and had great success on offense…..just a badweekend or something to be concerned about? Also, KENTUCKY DERBY RESULTSOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on his mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What did Greg bring in studio today? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby despite being against all oddsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s Lincoln Marathon weekend and KENTUCKY DERBY WEEKEND!!! CRACK OPEN THAT BOURBON, JAKE!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Dylan Raiola era wasn’t a complete bust, but it didn’t live up to the expectations that you might expect from getting a 5-starQB…what went wrong and do you believe in Anthony Colandrea to be a solid starting QB?-Memorial Stadium is going to put the iconic troughs up for auction prior to remodeling of South Stadium…can you imagine going tosomeone’s house and seeing one there?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Does UNL administration take its fans for granted? The sellout streak is bragged about but the results haven’t followed…and Huskerbaseball is having a great year but it’s season ticket holders aren’t getting rewarded with rights for a possible regional…-We were informed by Jason last week that Grant may have had an issue waking up on time for practice with the Rams…was DickVermeil really knocking on the door to wake him up and how often?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Double Nickel is BACK in studio with Grant Wistrom…lots to get to…they came from an era with many players getting drafted(including both being first round picks)…how do you react to just one Husker drafted, and in the 5 th round (Emmett Johnson, Chiefs)?-How would 1997 Nebraska look like in the NIL era? Would it have caused any divide in the locker room among athletes with differentpaygrades and is that a problem at all now possibly at different programs?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-UNL College Rodeo, PBA Junior Strikeforce Regional, Monster Jam, and 2026 Lincoln Marathon-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Duke announced yesterday they’ll have 3 non-conference games next year exclusively viewed on Amazon Prime---Nov. 25 th vs. UConn(in Vegas); Dec. 21 st vs. Michigan (at Madison Square Garden); and Feb. 20 th vs. Gonzaga (in Detroit). Challenging for the schedule butobviously big money to follow from Amazon Prime for partnering with them….are we in favor of this? Could Nebraska do it?-And, big weekend for Husker baseball at Ohio State in their push for hosting a regional in Lincoln….a sweep is great but just win theseries for sure-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on tonight’s NBA/NHL games AND….tickets to give away to MONSTER JAMOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Uar Bernard was drafted by the Eagles in the 7 th round last Saturday, which of course is seen to many as taking a ‘flyer’ on a player---the only difference with Bernard is he’s from Nigeria, and is the first African International Pathway Program player to be drafted-His phone call with Eagles’ GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni has gone viral for a lack of enthusiasm…listen in…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Season ticket holder, Phil calls in, who has been to every home game since Haymarket Park opened in 2002Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Call RANDY at (402) 417-5204 for any remodeling projects for bathroom, kitchen or whole house todayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Paul Scheel share his displeasure for the situation concerning season tickets at the NCAA regionalOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The SEC commissioner was on Sirius XM this week and said essentially that the SEC is a ‘few bounces away’ from being where the B1Gis at and more sustained SEC dominance. He referenced the Alabama/Michigan game going to OT the year the Wolverines won it all;the close losses by Georgia (to Notre Dame) and Texas (to Ohio State) in the semifinals 2 years ago…-We understand what he’s doing, but it’s not a great look…but he just can’t give the B1G the credit they deserveOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s been a busy week for Dannen with the Big Red Rebuild project and also maybe some miscommunication on NIL fundingmatters…what did we learn from him last night? Sip was listening…-Any other big news on the horizon from the AD and summer projects for Nebraska?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Kansas State baseball last night and tonight’s NHL/NBA playoffs lineup..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This weekend, Alex Cora was fired by the Red Sox after a 10-17 start…and yesterday, Phillies’ manager Rob Thomson was fired afterthe worst start in over 2 decades for the team (9-19, tied with the Mets for worst record in majors)-We are the equivalent of 3 games into an NFL season with these firings…too soon or justifiable?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sean was at the Zach Bryan concert on Saturday…did he make it all the way to the end? Thoughts on the concert and the weatherissue?-EJ Barthel thinks this running back group is the best he’s had at Nebraska…is that a positive publicity stint of support for the group or areal possibility post-Emmett Johnson?-Nebrasketball loses strength and conditioning coach Kurt Joseph to the New Orleans Pelicans…is that more of a significant loss thanpeople realize?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Jeff Borzello was doing his way-too-early Top 25 for 2026 and while we don’t always care for those so far in advance…it’ssomething he said that stands out about Nebraska-In his ranking of the Huskers at 16 th after the madness of the portal season, he said the Huskers “quietly had one of the better portalhauls in the country.” Hello…not sure if that’s even the thought locally but it is telling of them adding 3 likely starters…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We had Will Bolt on the show briefly yesterday to chat about the game and the importance of it…did they move to 20-1 at home?-Tucker Timmerman was on the mound for Nebraska….how far did he go?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Our worst fears may now be reality after the NCAA announced it is likely to move to a 76 team tournament for March MadnessOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Kansas State and an update on NHL/NBA playoff action…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jake has shown frustration about the Royals start to the year, even with them starting to show life—but the Boston Red Sox are alsooff to a bad start, and GM Craig Breslow has seen enough-Despite beating Baltimore 17-1 on Saturday, manager Alex Cora and 5 members of the staff were fired just 27 games into the season,with a 10-17 record. That is the equivalent to firing your NFL coach essentially right before their 3 rd game of the season….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Virginia went 11-3 last year and lost the ACC title game to Duke…but had ZERO draft picks. That’s a really impressive season withoutNFL talent…Tony Elliott should get more praise for what he did last year-Other schools with no drafted players, and their record last year: Colorado (3-9); North Carolina (4-8); OK State (1-11); Purdue (2-10);Syracuse (3-9); UCLA (3-9); VA Tech (3-9); West Virginia (4-8); and Wisconsin (4-8)….and then there’s Virginia…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Taylor was talking with On3’s Pete Nakos at the Rivals Camp Series in Nashville this weekend and discussed his NIL situation withNebraska, saying schools call him everyday to offer him more money but he will be getting $500K+ from Nebraska in year 1, which isthe floor apparently for top prospects at the moment-Taylor also mentioned that not everyone looks at just the money, but some do to support their families….crazy for an 18-year-old…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s back again…the UNL Rodeo, this Saturday (May 2 nd ) at the Sandhills Global Event Center…Bill was in attendance last year! Whatwas his memory?-For those who haven’t been to a rodeo or haven’t been for a long time…what’s the experience like? What’s the most popular eventthat gets the fans fired up? Who all is participating across the region?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Kansas State comes off tough series against Kansas, who swept the Wildcats at home as KU continues their quest to host a regional…KState sits at 26-18 overall and 9-12 in Big 12 play-Nebraska comes off a series win at Illinois but needs to get all the midweek wins they can to try and get a regional still…the Huskers sitat 33-11 and are 16 th in the most recent baseball pollsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-News broke yesterday morning that Sorsby---one of the biggest names from the portal and someone Nebraska faced last year forCincinnati---would be taking time away from the team and football to try and get himself clean from excessive gambling-On3’s Pete Nakos reported that Sorsby made bets on Indiana in 2022 when he was on the team there, and sources told Nakos thatSorsby attended some Cincinnati Reds baseball games and would bet anywhere from $2.50 to less than $1 per pitch on if it would be aball or strike…you wonder how some of these athletes handle the big amounts of money they receive in NIL/player compensation…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Shoutout to Rhonda Revelle for having the softball stadium named after her and update on Husker baseball’s weekend…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jake has shown frustration about the Royals start to the year, even with them starting to show life—but the Boston Red Sox are also off to abad start, and GM Craig Breslow has seen enough-Despite beating Baltimore 17-1 on Saturday, manager Alex Cora and 5 members of the staff were fired just 27 games into the season, with a10-17 record. That is the equivalent to firing your NFL coach essentially right before their 3 rd game of the season….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s AD met with reporters on Friday morning with more discussion on the Big Red Rebuild---which Regents approved with their vote---and discussed more on what the future looks like for NIL and paying athletes-Dannen said the days of NIL like what we saw with 1890 are already a thing of the past and not even allowed anymore---but also said thatNebraska needs to plan for an uncapped world in player compensation and will do what they can in that regard. Sounds like this will continue toget crazier and crazier with compensation…?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You always know that assistants could move on after great seasons---that’s the case for Nebraska basketball strength and conditioning coachKurt Joseph, who is taking a role with the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans to oversee their entire sports performance department-Joseph had been at Nebraska for 5 years, and Fred Hoiberg and his players often raved about his impact on the players’ mental and physicalgains the last few years….don’t take his absence for granted or the importance of hiring someone as good or better in his placeOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-When Cole Payton was drafted in the 5 th round on Saturday by the Eagles, it made it 5 QBs drafted from North Dakota State since 2016---tiedwith Alabama and Ohio State for the most in the past 10 years. Think about THAT for a second-Then…think about the fact that 2 of those QBs from North Dakota State were from Omaha (Payton and Easton Stick)…this is probably more ofan impressive stat for the Bison than anything but it does make you question what was not being seen about those guys in the process…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on his mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Pavia was a player that many adored throughout the year at Vanderbilt for his impressive play, but then he kind of became a problem with theway he handled the Heisman Trophy ceremony and social media posts-Pavia went through the draft process without an agent and became the first Heisman Trophy finalist not drafted since Jordan Lynch (NorthernIllinois) in 2014. Ouch. And, as of the making of this rundown early Sunday afternoon, he still hadn’t signed with a team as an UDFA.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Those projections of as high as the 2 nd round were way off for Emmett, who heard his name picked in the 5 th round by the Chiefs---those cheersyou heard were from your neighbors thrilled to see him go to their favorite team.-It’s another year, though, of just one Husker drafted---which is better than what Wisconsin, Purdue and UCLA had….for the Badgers, it’s thefirst time since 1978 that no one was drafted. Meanwhile, the SEC had 87 players drafted compared to the B1G’s 68…though it was a good firstround for the B1G. Also…former Husker Nate Boerkircher was a 2 nd round pick (Jaguars)!!! Where did THAT come from?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Round 1 of the NFL Draft AND…the weekend that awaits for Husker baseball at Illinois…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The busiest man in Lincoln has a lot going on…let’s get to it: Should’ve Been a Cowboy party on Saturday…what’s that?-Sunday Funday Rooftop party at Bierhaus with Adam Gaffney on April 27 th ; David Koechner at Howler Haus on May 15 th ; Nick Thune atHowler Haus on May 17 th ; the new PIZZA TRAIN at Kinkaider…and now hiring for an event coordinator!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We scoff every year at Iowa for having a boring and predictable offense, yet when it comes to the Draft and getting players to the nextlevel…they’ve blown the Huskers out of the water for YEARS-Iowa media expects a minimum of 5 players drafted, starting tonight with Gennings Dunker likely….and then as many as 11 playerscould be drafted, with more of an expectation of 7-8 players. Can you imagine talking about a Husker team with 8 players draftedagain?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Joe Lunardi put out a way-too-early bracket for next year---hey, it’s slow times, why not---and he has Nebraska as a 5-seed nextyear in the OMAHA (!!!) regional, playing 12-seed High Point----oh, and he has Iowa as the very last team in the field…not highexpectations for Ben McCollum without Bennett Stirtz…-The matchup does not matter to fans…but the idea of playing as that high of a seed AND in Omaha is a beautiful sight for Huskerfans…-Also, Nebrasketball added a transfer portal piece yesterday….what’s the consensus?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Alabama head coach received a 7-year extension yesterday through the 2033 season, with an annual salary of $12.5 million…a$2million raise from what he would have received this year-Also, Jeff Brohm signed a long extension at Louisville….things seem a bit more concrete than they are in Lincoln…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There was no drama surrounding the first overall pick, but plenty of uncertainty after that…did we see any dramatic trades for currentplayers or just for other draft picks?-Where did Jeremiyah Love end up? How many Buckeyes ended up going in the Top 10?-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on NFL Draft tonight and if The Stool will be watching intently….and the Breakers…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jason Peter sticks around for another segment!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Former Consensus All-American and 1st round NFL Draft pick Jason Peter joins Early BreakOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Joe Lunardi put out a way-too-early bracket for next year---hey, it’s slow times, why not---and he has Nebraska as a 5-seed nextyear in the OMAHA (!!!) regional, playing 12-seed High Point----oh, and he has Iowa as the very last team in the field…not highexpectations for Ben McCollum without Bennett Stirtz…-The matchup does not matter to fans…but the idea of playing as that high of a seed AND in Omaha is a beautiful sight for Huskerfans…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mock drafts yesterday had Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love going as high as 3 rd overall to the Cardinals…people thought Ashton Jeantygoing No. 6 to the Raiders last year was high….that’s a story to watch tonight. He’s seen as a certain Top 10 pick regardless…-Expect to hear a lot of Ohio State names early on…LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese are both seen as certain Top 10 picks with CalebDowns also a likely top 10 pick…that’s what you’re chasing, Nebraska fans…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Kansas baseball last night and tonight’s NHL/NBA playoffs lineup..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned the other day that there’s (maybe outlandish) talk about Jayden Maiava being a Heisman Trophy candidate…whetheror not that’s true or happens, Riley told On3 that the title window is now open for the Trojans under his leadership-USC hasn’t had a 10-win season since 2017, but Riley says this roster this season is the best he’s had in his tenure…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What were Sean’s impressions of the Big Red Rebuild project for Memorial Stadium and what pushback have you heard?-Husker baseball seems headed toward hosting a regional…is this the year Nebraska gets back to the CWS?-Sip claims he can’t go to OKC with The Stool if Nebraska softball makes the Women’s College World Series…why does he need to go tothe Elite 11 camp with Sean in LA?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Brett McMurphy wrote yesterday about Frost and his second tenure at UCF, and naturally the conversation came back toNebraska, even though Frost claims he didn’t want to talk about Nebraska-Frost mentions that he and his wife can go out and about freely without being noticed in Orlando, but that’s not the case inLincoln—which he surely knew when coming back here….now he can be back in freedomOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was a SOLD OUT crowd in Lawrence between No. 16 Kansas and No. 20 Nebraska…as the Huskers tried to get another ranked win-Tucker Timmerman was on the mound for Nebraska….how far did he go?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraskans are very proud of their school and those who have attended here, and we will continue to say it until it changes---it’s beensince 2011 that Nebraska had a first round pick. That’s just one…think about the schools with several first round picks…can you imaginethe buzz around the draft if Nebraska had several first rounders possibly? Think about the buzz when Suh was getting drafted in 2010..-Also, Ugnius Jarusevicius to the transfer portal…a back injury derailed his time at Nebraska…will they replace him?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Will The Stool be watching any NBA or NHL Playoffs this evening? Who is playing and at what times?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Stanford men’s gymnastics won the national title on Saturday night, which is not a massive story nationwide---however, it means thatis 50 straight years where Stanford athletics has won a national title in at least one sport-That’s a national championship of some capacity in every single year dating back to 1976-77….amazing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As Sean Callahan wrote yesterday for Husker Online, there’s a chance that current Huskers that you see as in their last years could beback in 2027 if the 5 for 5 rule is passed….such as Anthony Colandrea, Brendan Black, Andrew Marshall, and others like additional yearsfor Jacory Barney and others who will be juniors next year-You know what else could be affected? Basketball. There’s a world where guys like Braden Smith at Purdue could be back nextyear…talk about a tough situation on deciding to declare for the NBA Draft or not with this hanging over your head…what about a guylike Jamarques Lawrence and Nebraska?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We talked in previous months about contract negotiations with Brandon Aubrey and the Dallas Cowboys---now we know he’s comingback on a 4-year, $28 million deal, including $20 million guaranteed-The deal surpasses the previous high by Harrison Butker with the Chiefs ($25 million, $15 million guaranteed)….but Aubrey has beenseen as a ‘cheat code’ or sorts, with 6 field goals made of 60+ yards in his career, including 3 last year…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Abdullah was picked near the end of the 2 nd round in 2015; at pick 54 to the Detroit Lions, and although his career stats are notremarkable, he has still played in 11 seasons in the league…which IS remarkable-Emmett Johnson is seen as the 3 rd or 4 th best running back in the draft…and COULD be picked in the 2 nd round, but more likely in the 3 rdor 4 th round…can you see him having more success in the league than Ameer has? Why so or why not?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Only one team has beaten Nebraska this year at home---the Jayhawks---the only blemish on a 19-1 home record for the Huskers.Tonight, it’s revenge at 6pm (ESPN+) for yet another ranked-on-ranked matchup-Nebraska comes off an impressive thrashing of USC…it would be another nice RPI boost in a midweek game vs. a good opponent…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports did a great profile on Dusty May and Michigan, noting that the fact that the transfer portal opened up literally at midnight,just hours after the Wolverines won the national title…made a celebration really not possible for what it really meant-The article points out that Michigan had a 2am video call lined up with a high-profile transfer the night of them winning thechampionship, as this is 2 weeks of chaos…and it does seem right that the Wolverines’ title really hasn’t been celebrated…kind of sadOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The NBA Playoffs started this weekend…did anyone watch or care? And final thoughts on Husker baseball/softball weekends…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Simpson was on a podcast with Caleb Downs and said that Alabama knew what Indiana was going to do on every defensive snap against them,but just “couldn’t do anything about it” in their 38-3 loss to the Hoosiers in the playoffs-Bryant Haines, Indiana’s DC, caught wind of the comments on Twitter this weekend and said, “Adorable…we also saw everything they weredoing, every single snap, it’s just that we exploited those cues…and didn’t get frozen or crushed by them.” Beautiful.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tom Fornelli put out his bold predictions for each B1G team, and his prediction for Nebraska was no bowl game…which, of course, would beterrible in Matt Rhule’s 4 th season….he also said if this prediction is true, Nebraska will be searching for a coach this offseason-Among other predictions, Fornelli said Indiana will lose 3 times and miss the playoffs; Michigan will average more than 35ppg; Greg Schianogets fired at Rutgers; and plenty more predictions…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-High winds caused a parachuter carrying an American flag to collide with the scoreboard prior to VA Tech’s Spring Game on Saturday-The parachuter was jumping in tandem with another skydiver, but wind caused him to miss the top of the north end zone’s scoreboard…wherehe landed between the C and H of TECH and had to have a crane pull him down, causing an hour delay before the scrimmage even took place!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A $600 million remake plan of Memorial Stadium was shared on Friday morning, a week before the Board of Regents vote on it…a fullrenovation of South Stadium is shown, with a massive videoboard and higher seating to match it-Dannen says future revenues could increase 40% after the proposed renovation is complete, an extra $35-40 million annually, with hopes ofmore concerts/events in the stadium to bring in more revenue…what’s the consensus from our listeners?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on his mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’ve been waiting---somewhat impatiently---for Fred Hoiberg to land some transfer portal players (beyond Belmont’s Sam Orme)…and theHuskers did just that with 3 players added in a 24 hour span-The Huskers added Trevan Leonhardt (Utah Valley State) who can almost certainly be slated in as the starting point guard next year; BodenKapke (Boston College), your likely 5 man; and Kadyn Betts (Montana), who will be a depth piece….also, Berke Buyukentcel is offto…VANDERBILTOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Haymarket Park was packed all 3 games for Nebraska, and it didn’t look good on Friday…Nebraska trailed 5-0 and then 7-2 in the 8 th inningbefore a magical comeback and a crazy end to the game on a bunt that led to a bad throw to first and an 8-7 win-Then, Nebraska won 12-2 (7 innings on Saturday) and overcame an early 5-2 deficit Sunday to blow out the Trojans, thanks to a grand slamfrom Drew Grego and a team clicking on all cylinders on offense…all while softball continues to dominate with 11 straight wins, alsoOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska dropped out of the polls after losing 2 of 3 games to Oregon last weekend…a series victory is important to get back in theregional conversation but a sweep would be even more impactful for the Huskers-If Nebraska wins the series, they could be looking at a 2 nd place finish in the conference….just like men’s basketball…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the portal and what to watch for this weekend…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ross reported last week that the NCAA is exploring a new eligibility policy that grants athletes 5 years of eligibility from the time oftheir 19 th birthday or high school graduation….what are the biggest issues facing that being passed at the moment?-Will we get to a time soon where this plan looks like a no-brainer and everyone is on the same page?-The FBS Oversight Committee recommends Week Zero to be the new regulated start to the season…how does this change schedulingfor the season?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is the lack of movement in the portal for Nebraska a legit reason for concern? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In a game that featured 2 rain delays---an 1 hour, 5 minute delay before the game even started and another 47 minute delay in the 7 thinning---the story of the day was home plate umpire Andy Fletcher’s ‘stomach problems’ in yesterday’s Tigers/Royals game in Detroit-Fletcher had to run to the dugout earlier in the game and eventually had to leave the game after sprinting to the Tigers dugout to goto the bathroom and not returning….which led to the game going to 3 umps. Atomic dumps!!!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska tried to keep things interesting for fans again by announcing another returning player---Essegian—who missed most of lastseason with an ankle injury-Still no official word on any other players at this point joining Nebraska….do they need to reconsider how much money they are willingto pay?-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Today is when it really hits that The Masters is really over for the year as the next golf tournament (RBC Heritage) gets rolling…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tripp is BACK from Augusta National and a trip to The Masters…what were the highlights of the trip and did he spread technologynews to anyone?-What is new in the tech world for Tripp and the team? Go see them in Lincoln at 70 th & O, or in Hastings, Kearney and GIOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Whittingham takes over a program that won the national championship 3 years ago, ending a drought for the B1G and startinga run of 3 straight national titles for the conference. His resume is incredibly impressive with his long run at Utah..-Matt Campbell takes over for James Franklin, who went to Virginia Tech….Campbell also had a nice run at Iowa State beforeheading to State College…who do you believe in more to get to the top of the conference?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Call RANDY at (402) 417-5204 for any remodeling projects for bathroom, kitchen or whole house todayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-College Football News’ Pete Fiutak put out his 26 key questions for the B1G in 2026, and along with asking if Matt Rhule can ever get itgoing at Nebraska….he also said he believes Rhule has the hottest seat in the conference with his 19-19 record-Fiutak says that Luke Fickell is an obvious choice as a contestant for Rhule for the hot seat, but Rhule’s seat is warmer than both GregSchiano and Lincoln Riley….when you look around the B1G, would you agree with the assessment?xOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Reports have been surfacing the last 2 days that LIV Golf may be in its final days…because Saudi Arabia’s PIF is on the verge of cuttingsupport for the tour as they look to change priorities for situations occurring in the Middle East-Golf fans have been waiting for the league to crumble for a while, as seen by star golfers Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed opting toleave the tour…if it does fold, there are questions as to what the PGA does for reinstating the golfers…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It does appear that Boston College’s Boden Kapke could be joining Nebraska for next season, but we’re awaiting confirmation still…asnews slowly develops, where are the Breakers at in terms of trusting in Fred vs. panic? Student tickets already sold out for next year sohe has their full belief, obviously…-Also, Mark “The Mangler” Manning keeps momentum rolling by adding 2025 national champion Vincent Robinson (125 pounds) fromNC State…it’s the Golden Era of Husker WrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Huskers took on Creighton at 6pm at Haymarket Park (6pm)…did the Jays even the series up at 1-apiece?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s a Wild Card WednesdayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re in an era where everyone announces if they are coming back or going elsewhere…does it drive you crazy?-Nebraska is apparently in the Top 2 to land 2027 5-star TE Ahmad Hudson (Ruston, LA), battling with LSU for his commitment, as hecanceled visits to USC and Texas A&M…does Nebraska really have a chance or is this all LSU?-What is the expectation for Matt Rhule and Nebraska in Year 4 vs. what it SHOULD be at this point?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports went through the Top 25 teams—which Nebraska, of course, is not a member of---and looked at their best case/worst casescenario. Most ‘best’ cases are around 10-11 wins for those teams, and only a few teams were seen as having worse than 6-6 or 5-7..-Can you really get to a 10+ wins scenario for this Nebraska team as ‘ceiling’ or best case? And is 3-9 the worst case or is it a better…orworse…record than that?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Hawkeyes will have to forfeit 4 games from the 2023 season for tamperingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last week, Braden Frager announced he was coming back to Nebraska---which made sense, with the rumors around him possiblylooking elsewhere. Then, Pryce Sandfort announced he was coming back on Monday, which also made sense with NBA rumors aroundhim-But yesterday, Cale Jacobsen posted he was coming back. No shot to him at all, but we don’t think he was really someone consideringleaving…right? Is everyone else going to do this now? Any updates from the portal yesterday? And Sam Hoiberg: Academic All-American…what can’t this man do?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska/Creighton baseball tonight at Haymarket Park…6pm….on regular BTN…and big home series vs. USC this weekendOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As soon as 2028, the NFL could be looking at an 18-game season, shortening the preseason from 3 games to 2 games…which most fansprobably would be OK with-One of the main reasons for this is that Roger Goodell wants EVERY team to play a foreign game each year….with the goal of 16 gamesout of the country. We’ll already see games played this year in Australia as part of the new countries…does anyone want this? The49ers will play in Australia where it’s a 17-hour time difference (!!!!)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This show talked about Brad Crawford’s rankings from CBS Sports of the Power 4 QBs in the country on Friday, but Jake wasn’t hereand wanted to give some thoughts. Crawford ranks Anthony Colandrea No. 36 overall in the country and 11 th best in the B1G-This is when we do the exercise of who would you rather have? Wisconsin’s Colton Joseph is ranked 33 rd , ahead of Colandrea…is hemore desirable? How would we even know? Is it all just one great big crapshoot?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The odds are still in favor of QBs---Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, Oregon’s Dante Moore and Texas’ Arch Manning have the best chances,but the non-QBs mentioned (per FanDuel odds) are..-Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith (+1300); Miami’s Malachi Toney (+3000); Texas’ Cam Coleman (+10000); Missouri’s Ahmad HardyOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Everyone says Oregon has ‘unlimited money’ in NIL because of Phil Knight and Nike…well, maybe we are wrong…-Dana Altman told The Field of 68 this week that they weren’t surprised to lose KJ Evans and Jackson Shelstad to the portal becausethey were likely about to have their NIL reduced this year…saying the program is about to see reductions in both NIL AND rev-share.Altman mentioned that some players were going to lose their NIL entirely but keep scholarships…is this going to happen elsewhere?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We know that Nebraska’s Spring Game crowd was its smallest since 2000 (27,188); but it wasn’t just them. Alabama estimatedbetween 12,000-15,000 at their A-Day event, down from 72,000 in 2024-Tennessee (48,000) and Florida (47,100) had more than Nebraska BUT….their admission was free; Nebraska shared $10 prior to gameand $20 on day of gameOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports went through the Top 25 teams—which Nebraska, of course, is not a member of---and looked at their best case/worst casescenario. Most ‘best’ cases are around 10-11 wins for those teams, and only a few teams were seen as having worse than 6-6 or 5-7..-Can you really get to a 10+ wins scenario for this Nebraska team as ‘ceiling’ or best case? And is 3-9 the worst case or is it a better…orworse…record than that?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on The Masters and what the rest of April looks like in the sports world…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Friday’s game had some drama as Nebraska lost, 7-6….then, they trailed 5-0 on Saturday but thanks to 4 home runs, came back andwon, 10-8….a win yesterday could really continue to spark thoughts on how good this team can be-USC comes to town this weekend for a massive series for the Huskers…we will learn more about how good they can beOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On Friday, the struggling Mariners unveiled a new statue honoring Ichiro…but as they pulled the drape off the statue, the bat inIchiro’s hand essentially snapped, leaving it limp-Ichiro was there for the ceremony and wasn’t exactly thrilled to see the bat situation…nor should he beOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What is happening within the Wisconsin athletic department? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Illinois’ Keaton Wagler already entered his name into the NBA Draft process, leaving no question about a possible return toChampaign.-However, CBS Sports reports that Kansas big man Flory Bidunga, the top-rated prospect in the portal, is seeking $5 million next year togo to a school. He’s currently seen as the No. 29 prospect if he went pro and is seen as a late first round pick, which is roughly $2.3million in salary, where a top 10 pick is more in the range he’s looking at to stay in college. He might get that in college with the bigman market..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on his mind today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-McIlroy entered Saturday’s round with a 6-shot lead over the field, and ended the day tied for the lead with Cam Young at 11-under…with several golfers within striking range for Sunday-Did we see an epic finish to the tournament or a lack of drama?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Treyson Anderson, a Lincoln native who played last year at North Dakota State, is headed to Butler. The 6’9” forward was seen as atarget for Nebraska but is headed elsewhere. We did mention the addition of Sam Orme from Belmont on Friday…sizable addition-Boise State transfer forward visited Lincoln but also visited Washington…any news there? And what about Trevan Leonhardt?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska vs Oregon baseball tonightOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cignetti speaksOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Do the Huskers need to sweep #21 Oregon this weekend?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Doctor Love on a Friday Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Where does Anthony Colandrea rank? -The top two QBs are in the Big TenOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Song of the day (sponsored by 738 ag) Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Orme 6'9 220 lb, averaged 12.7 ppg and 5 rebounds per game and shot 39.7% from 3 pt last seasonNot a direct replacement for Berke Buyuktuncel, but might be a stretch guy who fits better on the wingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Roll Call (Sponsored by Madsen's Bowling and Billiards) The NFL Draft is two weeks away.... is Fernando Mendoza the clear-cut #1 selection for the Las Vegas Raiders? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on Round 1 at The Masters as action is underway…is Sip still donning his green jacket?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-NBC had the rights to the game in 2026 but apparently has been trying to offload it for a while, even asking as much as $70 million toAmazon Prime and Netflix (which would have sucked colossally)…but FOX will get its rightful spot having the game back-Last year’s epic Ohio State/Indiana title game was on FOX, and now all the Gus Johnson lovers will get their wish to have him on itagainOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Michigan wins the men’s basketball national championship and UCLA wins the women’s national championship…did we knowwe’d be entering into a golden era of the B1G coming into 2026?-Fred Hoiberg wins AP National Coach of the Year…did the overall success of the B1G this postseason validate that decision orwas it deserved before we knew how the postseason went?-Berke Buyuktencel is off to the transfer portal…is he someone who might come back like Emmett Johnson did last year in theportal?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Call RANDY at (402) 417-5204 for any remodeling projects for bathroom, kitchen or whole house todayOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported yesterday that the NCAA is exploring a change to its eligibility, ideally giving athletes 5 years ofeligibility from their 19 th birthday or high school graduation, with no redshirts or waivers-We make fun of a sport that allows 6, 7, and sometimes 8 year athletes stick around….and it’s fine to make fun of that, because itsridiculous…beyond athletes who want to make more NIL money, who says no to this?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s the first time since 1994 with no Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods…there was no guarantee Tiger was going to play anyways beforehis DUI but that doesn’t matter anymore anyways-The big names of golf haven’t played a lot this year….Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, etc….does that affect the excitement coming in?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Just after our show ended yesterday, we were informed that Berke would be entering the portal…a 61-game starter for Nebraska over2 years since coming from UCLA-There is always a chance he does what Emmett Johnson did and come back after entering in the portal…but as for now, it’s a spot thatneeds to be addressed going forwardOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For those planning on attending the Journey concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena, you may have to hold. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Par 3 contest today at The Masters in Augusta, and the real tournament starts tomorrow…what a beautiful timeOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mendoza told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he plans on watching the NFL Draft with his family in Miami and not attending inperson, where he’ll likely be the first overall pick taken by the Las Vegas Raiders-This pretty much never happens…it happened in COVID times when Joe Burrow was picked No. 1 but that was extreme….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday but Bill isn’t around…what’s on Jake’s mind today?-If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We all know what the B1G has done in the last calendar year and what they still can do the rest of this year in a variety ofsports…is that more of a credit to coaching or the money that the conference has to work with in allocating to athletes for NIL?-Isn’t part of this also just the cyclical part of sports? SEC dominance can come back, but it was bound to shift at some time,right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska played Kansas at 6pm last night at Haymarket Park, 53 degrees at first pitch as the Huskers tried to make their homerecord 16-0 on the year-Across the MLB, the Royals game vs. Cleveland was in 33 degree weather, and other games got moved up…imagine taking apitch to the elbow in that weatherOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Quentin Rhymes entered the portal for the Huskers, someone we didn’t really see at all last year…so not a huge loss…nothingelse major to report-It means nothing at this point because of what we don’t know about roster movement, but all the way-too-early Top 25s fornext year like Nebraska…with ESPN putting them at 18 th in the rankings, and The Athletic had them all the way up at 10 thOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on last night’s national championship and reminder of Nebraska/Kansas baseball tonight at Haymarket Park…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Malone’s name was brought up yesterday on the show, and how he’s the man to replace Hubert Davis as the head coach of NorthCarolina….not Billy Donovan-Malone is well-respected in NBA circles but doesn’t have college hoops experience…does that matter anymore?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As Sean Callahan pointed out in his weekly rundown for Husker Online, 2026 has been amazing so far---a Sweet 16 for Nebrasketball;NCAA appearance for the women; incredible starts for baseball and softball; wrestling 3 rd place finish at nationals; and plenty more-Is program momentum real or not? The energy is very strong right now from the athletic department and hopefully football sees thatas motivation to get up off the mat…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My Sentiment & Notes Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK