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-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

-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 1 catch 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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 here didn’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 at some point soo...

-Final thoughts on last night’s NFL games and Jake’s Dolphins play for the 2 nd time this preseason tomorrow vs. the Giants… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Big 12's deal with Monster Energy is being petitioned against by several doctors Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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” by mocking the likes of Illinois and Iowa being ‘tough’ games---how the SEC fans conveniently forget that Iowa rolled Vanderbilt last year in 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...

-As Nebraska continues to try and sell tickets to their home games, another deal came out yesterday—4 tickets for $160 total which includes a $40 voucher for concessions. Not a terrible price to bring the family out for a night game at Memorial Stadium… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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) 417-5204 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...