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

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-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 Street Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 playoff appearance last year…they are a preseason Top 10 team…is it the right move to extend him before games begin?...

-2 NFL preseason games tonight….Raiders/Texans (7pm, ESPN); and 49ers/Chargers (9pm, NFL Network)… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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; comeback efforts when trailing by 7+ points; and ‘clutch performers’….indicating record in games when the difference was 6 points or less entering 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...

-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

-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 keep the streak alive---but is it still worth it? Still important to the fans or...

-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

-A historic “Third Saturday in October” tradition returns this year and next year when Alabama and Tennessee play, as both teams will wear their home jerseys when the play---orange for Tennessee, and crimson for Alabama---on both occasions, for the first time since 1970 -Can you imagine Nebraska playing in their home reds on the road sometime? While the home team is wearing their home jersey as we...

-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 25 and 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 most likely to disappoint for what their expectations are? Advertising Inqui...

-And a bigger question yet---is that indicating teams moving locations to foreign spots or expansion of the league? Do we really want more teams? -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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

-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

-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 that Anthony 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 hea...

-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): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 the mid-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 area Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

-College football returns in 8 days in the FCS…we’re almost there, everyone! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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-line as 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 at practic...

-Final thoughts on what Sip will be curious about asking at today’s media availability… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 team to 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…for now Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

-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 have legitimate 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 a huge factor? It probably needs to be a huge part of the team… -STs coordinator Brett Maher will speak to media today (as w...

-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 start to 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...

-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, but unranked 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 Texas A&M, Baylor and Oklahoma all fall out of the rankings at end of season after being Top 10 to start the year -So, of...