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-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...

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-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...