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Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning welcome Brian Christopherson of Husker247 to the show. BC thinks any concern in the coaching hires is unwarranted, especially with Butler becoming the next defensive coordinator. Brian gives his grade on the new hires for the Nebraska football staff. There is some surprise that some of the defensive linemen have been poached by Terrence Knighton. There was no margin fo...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning continue their discussion on how programs can be built regardless of talent level or the level of competition. Ravi adds why John Butler is a good fit in Lincoln, and why Phil Snow becoming the associated head coach is an impact for the Huskers. Nebraska is following the San Antonio Spurs model of growth in program building.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning continue their discussion about the new hires for Nebraska football. Ravi goes on a rant about how the new hires are as talented as respectable as many names still on the market. Damon attempts to give perspective on how the conversations work between coaches and players.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each weekday. You can now tune in...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning are back for Wednesday's show and appreciate everyone for hanging out yesterday. The duo discusses ALL of the hires for Nebraska football on Tuesday. Matt Rhule is still seeking out continuity despite the new faces to the coaching staff. Some of the past recruits were good fits for previous hires of the coaching staff. Ravi previews the lineup of today's show.    Tune...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning open Tuesday's show with audio issues - but not on the podcast version! There has been plenty of national movement in the transfer portal as it officially opened on Monday. The show gets off the rails, but gets back on to discuss if Nebraska football needs a general manager and how relationships will matter more than anything for the next stage of portal conversations....

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning chat with caller Pete who asks about if coaching salaries could deplete over time due to NIL agreements. Jonah Hill has a shelf life, but the movie Moneyball is good. Damon is flustered with Shane and doesn't get any backup from his producer. DB is very good at his picks, somehow.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each weekday. You can no...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning debate on the rumors that float around for some of the recent national departures from college football programs. Players should be allowed to go find the money they feel they are worth. How are fans upset about some of the players departing compared to the plan for that player while at Nebraska.  Bet On It is presented by Warhorse Casino. Visit https://www.warhorsecas...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning welcome Husker 247's Mike Schaefer to the show. Is there any benefit to redshirting impact players in the transfer portal era? Schaefer thinks that there's little chance Husker fans would recognize the long-term plan for a redshirt on a key player. Will some teams try to copy Indiana's path to the CFP from this season? Schaefer has been curious, but not surprised by mo...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning continue their morning and praise their listeners for sticking through any technological issues. Should Nebraska football consider hiring a "general manager" to help control the roster? Ravi breaks down the numbers of how many relationships the head coach may have to balance on a day-to-day basis. The head coach has a lot to handle in today's college football.    Tune...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning are impressed by the Huskers Radio Network going out early to New York City to see the broadcast accomodations for the Nebraska bowl game. Will there be any chance that Belichick goes into college football. Who should last longer at a program - an athletic director or a head coach?   Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each weekday. You can no...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning welcome Will Backus of CBS Sports to the show. Arizona State's run to the Big 12 title began with internal relationships. What did the College Football Playoff committee showcase during their first 12-team playoff selection show? It is simple - win more games, and you are in. The transfer portal is active for all teams.  Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10 am AM 5...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning are off the rails but do take listeners calls including caller Kim. Creighton is still confident and so are their fans despite losing Pop Isaacs. What do teams look for in transfer portal quarterbacks. Not all of Nebraska's transfer portal entries are created equal.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each weekday. You can now tune into thi...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning discuss Damon's viral dinner date from last week. Ravi and DB are both in the wrong.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each weekday. You can now tune into this show in Tri-Cities on 1460AM, and the final hour of the show in Lincoln on 101.5fm and 1240am in Lincoln.   Follow Ravi and Damon on X: Ravi:  http://twitter.com/ralulla  Damon: ht...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning open Tuesday's show with some audio issues but overcome the technology break to discuss gossips and Meatloaf, the food and the band. Is it chili and cinnamon roll season? Damon doesn't want to give compliments, but he does announce that he's staying. Transfer portal rumors are not always true - as in the Dylan Raiola case.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio from 7-10 am...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning open Monday's show discussing the weird weekend of conference championships with college football, NIL discussions, transfer portal exits and re-entries, and much more. Who should have been higher, lower, in, and out of the College Football Playoff? The market will eventually reset on Name, Image, and Likeness. The NFL was chaotic yesterday - can the Chiefs keep up the...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning share more picks for tonight's college basketball action, and recount the past weekend of matchups. Damon was shocked to see that UConn was an underdog. Ravi likes the principle of a new acronym, but needs to shorten it up. How young will Nebraska football be at key positions next season?   Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each week day. Y...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning discuss what teams they have been making money on, despite Damon not being perfect for his previous weekend picks. Ravi shares his hate for Lovie Smith. Some picks for Monday Night Football! Bet On It is presented by Warhorse Casino. Visit https://www.warhorsecasino.com/   Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each week day. You can now tune in...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning chat with Russell Baxter of FanSided regarding the past weekend of the National Football League. Can the Chiefs keep up their close-game magic, or is it smoke and mirrors? Sam Darnold may be streaky, but other times he is nearly unbeatable. Carolina is functional. The Bears are full of bad decisions - same with the Jets and Giants.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  fr...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning take calls from listeners about NIL, bracelets, tattoos, and more. What is the market for the transfer portal? Eventually, the checks will stop coming from major boosters if they do not get a return on their investments. Is the NCAA waiting to blast an anti-trust lawsuit?   Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each week day. You can now tune i...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning continue their discussion on their return on investment for boosters and investors of college football NIL. Does Kurt Cignetti have any claim to his argument for Indiana to host a playoff game? Strength of schedule will be a detrimant of larger, power conferences until further notice.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each week day. You...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning welcome Sam McKewon of the Omaha World Herald to the show. Sam provides his take on SMU getting into the College Football Playoff over Alabama. What are the underrated matchups in the first round of the playoffs? How important will conference uniformity be moving forward following this year's playoff? Nebraska football will have a difficult December juggling multiple t...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning discuss Clemson's path to success through their ACC Championship season. The Tigers' journey has been different than Alabama's. Damon and Ravi were right about Emmett Johnson and his return to Nebraska. Damon recommends on paying attention to how people use their speech to dictate their intentions.    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning discuss their first task of the morning routines. There is a best running back in college football, and he's not at Arizona State. Which teams should have the advantage moving forward in the College Football Playoff after seedings were released on Sunday?    Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each week day. You can now tune into this show in...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning open Monday's show discussing Juan Soto's new contract. Damon is trying to get some extra New York City spending money. It smells like burnt toast at the studio. Damon has never had a stroke. Who is the best team in the country after the conference championship weekend?   Tune into Hurrdat Sports Radio  from 7-10 am AM 590 ESPN Omaha each week day. You can now tune int...

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning open the conference football championship weekend for college football with a wild show that goes off the rails a few times. How quickly can Nebraska rebound from the loss of Tony White as the defensive coordinator? There will be several more impactful transfers in and out of the portal for the Huskers. The end result of Nebraska's 2025 recruitment class.  Tim Verghese...