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-News broke Friday morning of LeBron’s decision to go to the 76ers, which surprised most people—it seemed like the Heat, Cavaliers or Warriors 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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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. Unreal Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 calendar year…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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

-SEC Media Days are past us and now we are on to B1G Media Days from tomorrow through Thursday in Chicago…and predictions for the 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the weekend ahead and Jake’s Pistol golf tournament this weekend with Seth in Beatrice… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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---Tennessee landed 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 what top RB Savion Hiter got last year to go to Michigan -Other numbers: Indiana WR commit Monshun Sales reportedly is just over $1 million t...

-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) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 national championship---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 for those who don’t want to...

-Nebraska baseball announced yesterday they’ll be playing in the 2027 Battle at the Ballpark in San Antonio from Feb. 26-28 along with Army, 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): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

-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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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): whe...

-Final thoughts on today’s final day of SEC Media Days and anything that’s popped up from Tampa since yesterday… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Doug is here to promote the Pinnacle Bank Championship golf tournament in August at Indian Creek Golf Course…what does 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 Texas Tech 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 Clifford Jones...

-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) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We hear from Florida head coach Jon Sumrall.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

-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 Giants before 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 wa...

-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) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 of victory: -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%) A...