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-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...

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is the feel of the situation? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on Week 1 of the NFL preseason….Emmett Johnson looked good for the Chiefs…what else? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 by Jake’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? Advertising Inquir...

-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 come up,” 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 Colandrea specifically for why it might work out for N...

-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 this year, 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 the season…which is another story in itself. This is bizarre, right? Ad...

-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 and possibly 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 favo...

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 Pickett change 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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

-Rhule spoke to media on Saturday afternoon following the 120-play session, which featured everything from goal-line work to 2-minute work and 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… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

We welcome in Cody in studio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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’t a 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’t count. These are revenue opportunities...

-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) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 COLLEGE FOOTBALL—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 some point you want to stop...

-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): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 Street Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 by anyone 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 longer has rig...