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They say the most successful people start their mornings by making their bed... we think that's fine, but we also think the happiest people start their mornings with Jake Sorensen, Steve Sipple, and Bill Busch on Early Break! Join these three goofballs from 6-9am every weekday morning for the most upbeat and energetic morning show you'll ever experience. Grab a cup of coffee, turn up the volume, and imagine you're right alongside them in studio!!
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Thu 24 Apr 2025: Info Leaking - Hiatus Incoming - Snakes Get In - Angry Passions - Underground Confessions - Electric Heart - Choose Love First
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1:59:17The singing parrots are desperately trying to keep us locked into the red blue duality. So much is happening, a brief hiatus is incoming. Sec. Duffy and the unfortunate nipple licking story. Using drones against the cartels is a bad idea for many good reasons. Some examples of subversion in ideological groups. DOGE has a paper trail too. Elon and s…
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-It’s time for Sip’s NBA Corner….what happened last night and what’s ahead today? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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Buffalo Bills’ GM Brandon Beane tore into Buffalo sports radio for their assessment of the WRs position…was it justified?
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11:46-Beane went on WGR 550 in Buffalo following the draft to assess the team’s haul, and immediately was critical of the hosts of the show (Jeremy and Joe) who apparently were upset the Bills didn’t assess the WR position in the draft -Beane responded with saying that the Bills scored 30+ points in 8 straight games and led the league in points…so what’…
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Husker Online lists 5 burning questions facing Nebraska coming out of the Spring…what are the biggest things we need to know?
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16:35-On the list was 1) What will the offensive line look like come Fall camp? 2) Will there be any more portal additions? -3) Did the D-line do enough to alleviate concerns? 4) Will Carter Nelson be ready by Week 1? 5) Who are the specialists? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: ht…
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One early projection for next year’s 2026 NFL Draft says Nebraska could snap their 14-year drought of no first round draft picks / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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22:55-Yes, of course it’s too early for a mock draft for next year but it’s the damn offseason and it’s what we do. -CBS Sports put out their early mock draft and had new Huskers LT Elijah Pritchett at 21st overall to the Texans. Others of note are Arch Manning (1st – Saints); Drew Allar (2nd – Browns); and Nico Iamaleava (16th – Steelers) Show sponsore…
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CharMar Brown was supposed to make his decision yesterday for his next school choice…did Nebraska get his commitment?
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14:18-We know Nebraska’s RB situation is concerning, as Emmitt Johnson is the clear starter and still isn’t considered an elite RB at that -Brown was reportedly leaning toward Miami (FL) or Cal as of yesterday…is that where he ended up? How bad of a miss is it? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Ad…
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-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday….what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "[Theme From] The Monkees" - The Monkees (1966) Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co…
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Bill Belichick remains a very bizarre individual and proved as much in a recent sitdown with CBS News Sunday Morning
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11:59-Belichick, the head man at North Carolina, was sitting down for an interview with reporter Tony Dokoupil, to discuss his dad’s influence on his career, drafting Tom Brady and other topics -He did the interview with his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson sitting just a few feet away, and she interrupted at times that she didn’t want Bill to talk …
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Who says it’s too early for preseason rankings for next year? Nebraska makes an appearance in On3’s look ahead to 2025
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34:48-With Spring Ball over, we’re officially into the offseason, and On3’s Andy Staples puts Nebraska at 22nd in his preseason rankings ahead of 2025 (your Top 5 is Texas, Notre Dame, Clemson, Penn State and Ohio State) -Staples is high on the transfers of Dane Key, Rocco Spindler and Elijah Pritchett to Nebraska Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our …
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The whole story of Shedeur Sanders’ fall from possible Top 5 pick to the 5th round is fascinating all the way around, but one thing is now for sure
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21:20-What’s for sure, you ask? The fact that he can’t be seen as a ‘bust’ now. You can characterize first round picks who don’t pan out as busts and 2nd round picks to a certain extent---but not a 5th round pick. A major chip on his shoulder and nothing to lose -But this is a player whose jersey number is retired at Colorado and who even got prank call…
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-How will Jake celebrate his birthday today? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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Mozzarella Monday (sponsored by Valentino’s)
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9:15-What was the best of the weekend for our listeners in life/sports/etc.? Text in (402) 464-5685 -Winner gets a $25 gift card to Valentino’s Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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The offseason is officially here for Nebraska football…what needs to happen before the Fall to feel better about the team?
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18:28-We didn’t really learn much in the Spring Game about Nebraska football, but how much did we learn in the Spring in general about the program? -As the team hopes to leap to an 8, 9, or 10 win season in 2025, what needs to look different this offseason that others recently? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EAR…
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The transfer portal had a significant impact on the NFL Draft with power conferences getting players drafted / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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19:08-We all know the portal has been kind to the Power 5 schools in getting players going up from the FCS or Group of 5 to their schools, but maybe we didn’t know quite how big of a deal it was -Per CBS Sports, the SEC and B1G accounted for 26 of the 32 first round picks, and 90 of the first 102 picks in the draft came from power conference programs (8…
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-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Runnin' Down a Dream" - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (1989) Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h…
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Nebraska ends up getting 2 players drafted in the NFL Draft, and one of them is headed to the defending Super Bowl champs
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10:56-Ty Robinson was the first Husker to hear his name picked, going in the 4th round to the Eagles, where he’ll join fellow former Husker Cam Jurgens on a team with high expectations and for good reason -Also, Thomas Fidone II went in the 7th round to the Giants…and several players did land deals as undrafted free agents Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GL…
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The “Spring Game” was on Saturday at Memorial Stadium and Sip was in attendance…what was his takeaway from the ‘Husker Games’?
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36:14-The crowd was predictably not large on Saturday, but Sip was there to see the backups play and also see various contests in between quarters, including Dylan Raiola swishing a 50-yard throw into a hoop and the Media Challenge as well…what did Sip find worthy of writing from the event? -There was no surprise a large crowd for Nebraska volleyball’s …
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-Final thoughts on tomorrow’s Spring Game and Sip’s complete avoidance of the Media Challenge… Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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Taste Testing with Smoking Gun Jerky of Nebraska
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9:42-It’s time for the Stool to eat some delicious jerky from Smoking Gun Jerky at 48th & R…what flavors today? -Use promo code EARLY to receive 10% off your order at SmokingGunJerky.com and get on the Wall of Fame! Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…
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Should we have seen the fall of Shedeur Sanders' draft stock coming before yesterday?
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15:16-At one point, it was thought that Sanders could be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft; instead, he went undrafted in the first round completely -People rightfully have made fun of his jersey being retired this week and then not being picked Round 1, but will Cleveland take him today? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: htt…
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Dr. Love (sponsored by Tredas) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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21:24-It’s time for another edition of Dr. Love…what will Bill have for wisdom today for the Breakers? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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Patrick Stewart met with media yesterday after Husker practice…what did we learn from the GM?
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24:32-It was the first time we heard from Stewart, the new GM of the football program…he said he doesn’t really have much college experience for the industry but with how much change is going on, “everyone is adjusting to the same things” -He also discussed in detail about roster management in college football’s changing landscape…what about Raiola? Sho…
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-Sports ETA Symposium, Nebraska Showdown, Historic Haymarket Farmers Market, 2025 Lincoln Marathon -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Buddy Holly" - Weezer (1994) Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op…
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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
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9:59-What does Sip have for us today in how to age properly? Let’s find out… -If you’re looking for tires, look no further than Tredz Central Tire Pros, just south of Cortland on Highway 77 Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
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Round 1 is complete in the NFL Draft…what were the biggest stories and surprises from the first day?
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36:00-Cam Ward went first overall as we expected…did Travis Hunter go 2nd? What about Shadeur Sanders? Any big trades to report? -Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are people listening from today? Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https:/…
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-Final thoughts on tonight’s NFL Draft…overall interest of The Stool and the listeners Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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-It’s a Cool Parenting Tip Thursday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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How much has NIL affected the NFL Draft? Some numbers may surprise you…
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15:30-CBS Sports wrote yesterday that in 2021, 128 college players gave up their remaining college eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft; 24 of those players were drafted in the 1st round, but 28 of those players went undrafted and the median underclassmen pick in that draft was pick 106---a 4th round placement -Fast forward to last year, where the…
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Mike Schaefer: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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20:13-Matt Rhule said the Spring Game isn’t a huge recruiting thing right now….how important was it in the past in recruiting? -What are you hearing about CharMar Brown and possibly ending up at Nebraska? The portal closes tomorrow…any news expected at all? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advert…
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Mike Schaefer (Nebraska 247 Sports): Part 1 (hour sponsored by Ben Spirk / Farm Bureau NE)
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19:23-After weeks of lack of clarity, we finally know what’s going to happen on Saturday at the Spring Game…are you satisfied with the itinerary of the day or more frustrated that it took this long to figure out? -Is Schaefer going to get in on the action of the Media Challenge at the Spring Game on Saturday? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors:…
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Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
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14:43-What’s next on Rick’s list of “La-Dee-Dah” songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right? Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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Arkansas’ NIL collective is trying to recoup its money after Madden Iamaleava deparated for UCLA…how will this end?
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11:16-Soon after Nico Iamaleava announced he’d be going to UCLA, his younger brother Madden also announced he’d be going to UCLA, leaving Arkansas to do so -Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek made a statement soon after knowing the news of the departure, saying effectively that Madden needs to pay his NIL buyout or face legal action---leading to the question…i…
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Welcome to Day 1 of the NFL Draft…where we continue to wonder when Nebraska will have their next first round pick
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33:41-The Draft is always a fun time at the end of April, but it’s also a time that has been not fun for Husker fans in seeing any elite talent get drafted high. They’ve had 2nd round picks in recent years (Cam Taylor-Britt, Cam Jurgens) and Jurgens obviously just got a massive contract with the Eagles, but fans rightfully so want the streak to end on f…
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-Sip’s NBA Corner to close the show…and can the guys commit to watching any part of an NHL Playoff game? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications
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TCU and North Carolina are starting their seasons off in 2026 in Ireland…do Husker fans hope Nebraska goes back again?
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9:17-All 3 members of The Stool were in Dublin when Nebraska lost to Northwestern to start off the 2022 season; Bill as an assistant coach, Sip as media, and Jake as a fan (drinking lots of beer) -TCU and North Carolina were announced yesterday as the teams going to Dublin in 2026…how soon do Nebraska fans want to go back there if at all? Show sponsore…
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-We finally know what the Spring Game will look like on Saturday…do you have an official guess of how many fans will show up? -What’s the latest on North Dakota State RB CharMar Brown and Nebraska’s potential to land him? -NFL Draft starts tomorrow…we could hear anywhere from 2-5 players’ names from Nebraska…what’s your guess? Show sponsored by NEB…
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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Tredas) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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18:39-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? -Contact the grain marketing and crop insurance experts at Tredas----GoTredas.com Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Is 2025 a good year or a bad year for talent with B1G QBs?
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19:06-CBS Sports put out different tiers of B1G QBs yesterday: Returning starter; new starter: transfer edition; new starter: non-transfer edition; high-profile QB battles; and low-profile QB battles -Nebraska was obviously with the returning starter group with Dylan Raiola, but as you look around the conference and the QBs…is it a good crop of talent o…
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MAILBAGGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
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14:06-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to [email protected] or tweet them -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Call Me the Breeze" - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1974) Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P…
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You would think that a college basketball player that’s played in 132 career games over 5 seasons would be out of eligibility, but you’d be wrong
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8:47-Minnesota star forward Dawson Garcia—who began his career at Marquette for one year, then North Carolina for a year, and then to the Gophers for 3 years---entered the transfer portal yesterday, after averaging 19+ ppg this year -If you thought he would be graduating and moving on, that’s probably proper thinking. But no, he’ll play somewhere else …
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Matt Rhule spoke with media yesterday…what additional clarity did we get about Saturday’s Husker Games event?
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38:16-We read the schedule of events on the show yesterday…what part of it needed more explanation and did Rhule provide that? -What else did we learn about the team that is in it’s final week of Spring ball? Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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-What NBA games is Sip watching tonight? Did Jake and Bill respect his “don’t text me” request last night at 6:30pm? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Caller Jeff chimes in with a story about his dad, Dan Young, and his experience with the Freshman Team back in the day
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7:47-Long-time listener and caller Jeff Young phones the show to follow up on the previous segment's topic of walk-ons and the freshman team in a good look back in time Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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The walk-on era of college sports is coming to an end…is it possible to express how important its existence was?
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20:25-As Sip said yesterday on the show, he had a moment of clarity recently when he thought of how good Nebraska’s football talent was in the ‘90s and before, but also how good the walk-on program was -For Bill who coached all over the country…was there anywhere that had a similar type of program as Nebraska? If not, why was it so good here? Show spons…
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Deion Sanders has some criticism for Colorado in how they’ve honored their legends previously / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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19:41-Coach Prime and the Buffaloes have been criticized for having his son’s jersey retired as well as Travis Hunter’s so soon after they left, but he fired back at critics with a pretty solid response -Colorado will unveil a Bill McCartney statue outside the stadium after the 2025 season, and while Sanders is happy with it, he wonders why it couldn’t …
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With the NFL Draft just 2 days away, a recent Husker just got PAID yesterday and now is essentially set for life
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14:33-NIL money might upset fans with how crazy it is right now, but we’re used to big numbers in professional sports---and yesterday, Cam Jurgens signed a 4-year, $68 million contract (with a guarantee of $39.4 million) to keep him in Philly through the 2029 season -For all the things people say about Scott Frost, he did get this one right in convertin…
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-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Get Down Tonight" - KC and the Sunshine Band (1975) Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl…
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It won’t be listed as it, but we might see an actual QB trade in college football as Tennessee looks for a replacement QB
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12:17-UCLA added Joey Aguilar from Appalachian State in the portal, and with the addition of Nico Iamaleava, he’s headed into the portal—with a potential destination of Tennessee -If it happens, it will be incredible---would he be the likely starting QB? The comparisons all year will be fascinating… Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Che…
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We finally have a gameplan for what Saturday will look like for the Husker Games….will it draw fans to Memorial Stadium?
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32:47-No one has really know what is going on—even those involved---until yesterday we learned of a schedule. At 1pm, we’ll see a 7-on-7 women’s flag football game between Midland and UNL All-Stars -Then, at 2pm the ‘Spring game’ begins with a competition for the specialists; then a two scrimmage quarters with a Strongest Man competition in between; a J…
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