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Join hosts Jake Sorensen and Steve Sipple of the Lincoln Journal Star for our morning Husker sports show.

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    The Early Break podcast is a must-listen for any Nebraska football fan or sports enthusiast. Hosted by Jake Sorensen, Mike Sautter, and Bill Busch, the show offers a unique blend of knowledge, humor, and insight that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. These three guys have an incredible chemistry and it's clear that they have been working together for a long time. Their banter is hilarious, often making me laugh out loud during each episode. But don't mistake their humor for lack of professionalism - they are extremely knowledgeable and informative about all things Nebraska football.

    One of the best aspects of The Early Break is the in-depth coverage of Husker football. With their years of experience covering the team, Jake and Sip provide valuable insights into the program and college football as a whole. They offer behind-the-scenes stories from Bill Busch's time around the program, which add a fascinating layer to their discussions. The guests on the show are also well-informed and provide valuable perspectives on upcoming opponents and what's happening inside the program.

    However, there are a few aspects of the podcast that could be improved upon. Some listeners have expressed frustration with missing certain segments due to their schedule or location limitations. It would be helpful if there was a way to number the segments so that listeners can easily find where they left off or skip to specific topics if needed.

    In conclusion, The Early Break podcast is an outstanding source of information and entertainment for Husker football fans. Jake Sorensen, Mike Sautter, and Bill Busch make for an unbeatable trio with their knowledge, banter, and chemistry. While there may be some minor improvements that could be made regarding segment organization, overall this podcast is top-notch and should not be missed by any Nebraska football enthusiast.



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    Latest episodes from Early Break

    The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 3:30


    -Reminder to join us at Blur Events today in Omaha (11 th and Cass St) for another great day of the College World Series…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    If there was ever a championship parade to be at, it might be the Knicks' title parade on Thursday in Manhattan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 6:51


    -As we discussed to start off the show, the Knicks' run to the title was phenomenal and incredibly impressive---and their title parade is set forThursday-Even better---it will be the first parade in franchise history, as they didn't have one when they won the title in 1973. Biggest city in the country,first ever title parade….it's going to be glorious chaosOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    CBS Sports lists Jahsear Whittington and Jamal Rule as potential breakout players in the B1G this season…could Rule end up as the starting RB?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 18:22


    -This is a bit awkward because we love our guy Mekhi Nelson and his father---Rashawn!—who listens to our show every day….but competitionis needed and maybe there's a path to both being very successful at Nebraska. What's the outlook there for a breakout?-We talked earlier in the show about the best position groups at Nebraska…DL wouldn't be listed likely as tops, but maybe Whittington can bebetter than anticipated?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The College World Series is through 3 full days…an update on the bracket / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 22:11


    -Troy and West Virginia started things off on Friday with an entertaining game won by the Mountaineers, putting Troy in an elimination gameyesterday vs. Ole Miss….who is still around?-Who plays today and what's the best story so far? Oklahoma's pitching was very impressive in a shutout of Alabama…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    If the Knicks can, anyone can right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 19:41


    -Does the New York Knicks' title mean that other teams that have suffered so much agony over the years with little success can still have hope for one day?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 17:24


    -It's a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Banana Ball filled Memorial Stadium on Saturday…with pretty much 100% approval from the fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 8:45


    -Think about that for a second---fans have been filling the stadium since 1962 and often times leave with a sour taste in their mouth. Outside ofa few concerts here and there, and the Volleyball Day in Nebraska…it's not often you can leave a packed stadium knowing you'll be happy-No one really cares about who wins in the Savannah Bananas games, and seeing Tom Osborne being honored just makes it more of a party likeit was…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    This is not an NBA show, BUT----the Knicks winning the NBA Championship has to give the most downtrodden fanbases hope for the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 37:50


    -On Saturday night, the Knicks came back---again---on the road to beat the Spurs, 94-90, and win the NBA Finals in 5 games. The Knicks went16-3 in the postseason, which is obviously remarkable---and 3 of the 5 biggest comebacks in the history of the NBA Finals en route to their title-We know our listeners don't love the NBA, and frankly---neither do we---but when a team with as fervent as a fanbase as the Knicks wins theirfirst title in 53 years, it has to give fans from all sports hope for their teams---even Jake's Dolphins---right?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    There's stadium upgrades—and then there's what Florida is planning at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 7:55


    -The Gators unveiled plans yesterday on a $1.45 BILLION (!!) renovation of ‘The Swamp,' the most expensive and comprehensiverenovation in college football history-They've been looking for ways to update the 100-year-old stadium for the last 8 years, and finally have plans to do soOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    CBS Sports put all FBS QBS in different categories, and lists Anthony Colandrea in the “High Ceiling, Low Floor” group…pretty much what you'd expect out of a supposed ‘gunslinger'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 18:10


    -Colandrea is joined in the category by Oklahoma's John Mateer; South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers; Baylor's DJ Lagway; and Colorado'sJuju Lewis-The comment on Colandrea from CBS is: “he's known as a fearless riverboat gambler and should bring a mobile element that theHuskers didn't have with Raiola at the wheel.” That part is true…but are fans ready to experience the highs and lows of the riverboatgambler that he could be?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 26:09


    -It's time for RADIOOOOOOOO TRADIOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Let's get some items traded from the Breakers!-If you're seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Over/Unders are out for B1G teams for the 2026 college football season…can Nebraska go over their 6.5 wins projection?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 15:37


    -BetMGM put out their numbers yesterday, listing Indiana and Oregon both at 10.5 wins; Ohio State at 9.5 wins; Penn State, USC andMichigan at 8.5 wins; Washington, Iowa and Illinois at 7.5 wins; and Nebraska, UCLA, Minnesota and Wisconsin at 6.5 wins-6.5 wins seems like a proper place for Nebraska, though some are considering them more in the 5.5 wins range…what's the initialthought here?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 11:31


    -World Cup Watch Events, Savannah Bananas, Veterans Freedom Music Festival, and Sandhills Global Youth Complex-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 7:05


    -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 77Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    It's mid-June, and we have a weekend full of FIFA World Cup, College World Series, Savannah Bananas in Lincoln, NBA and NHL Finals….who says things are slow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 45:35


    -The World Cup started up yesterday, and the College World Series starts today in Omaha (Troy/West Virginia at 1pm, ESPN; and OleMiss/North Carolina at 6pm, ESPN).-Plus, the Bananas played at Haymarket Park last night and at Memorial Stadium tomorrow; and NBA Finals Game 5 tonight, StanleyCup Game 5 last night…-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 3:57


    -Final thoughts on last night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals and what's ahead in the series…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 10:38


    -Summertime is here…what's the most common thing people come in to the store for in the hot months? If a phone overheats, can itbecome completely wrecked and unusable or will it come back after a period of time in cooling off?-Visit Tripp and the team just south of 70 th & O in Lincoln, or visit the other locations in Hastings, Kearney and Grand IslandOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt makes it clear the university didn't fund Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit…but how defensive will the school get as matters progress toward eligibility for Sorsby?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 19:35


    -Hocutt put out a statement yesterday on social media saying he understands the frustration of college sports fans across the countryand said he's glad that Sorsby is still part of the Texas Tech community as he overcomes his gambling addiction…-Joey McGuire spoke to fans about the situation after Hocutt's statement was released yesterday and said it's still going to be awfullydifficult to have Sorsby play by Week 3, calling it a ‘stretch'…but also pointed out the main point is to get him away from gambling ingeneral…this saga will be ongoingOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 23:58


    -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) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Tonight is the start of something never seen before in Lincoln, Nebraska---Banana Ball—as Omaha prepares for the College World Series to start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 17:41


    -The mecca for baseball in June is always Nebraska with the CWS---but now it's even more so with the fact that the Savannah Bananasplay tonight at Haymarket Park; and then again on Saturday in a packed Memorial Stadium (80,000+ tickets sold)-For those going tonight or Saturday…what are you most excited about? We've seen Memorial Stadium do concerts with Garth Brooksand Zach Bryan in recent years….what does a baseball game in the stadium look like?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Rick Hamann's (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 14:56


    -What's next on Rick's list of songs? Let's tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    From Elite 11 MVP to a 5-star rating---it's been quite a few weeks for Trae Taylor….now the nation's top QB in the 2027 class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 8:54


    -247 Sports moved Taylor to the No. 8 overall player in the 2027 class and a 5-star ranking yesterday, also as the No. 1 QB in the class.Taylor was ranked No. 37 overall in the class prior to his performance at Elite 11 camp….wild to think the top QB in 2027 will be playinghigh school football in the state of Nebraska-Also, 4-star DL Nehemiah Ombati commits to Nebraska yesterday….the 6'3” 285 DL chose Nebraska over Missouri and Michigan StateOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The New York Knicks come back from 29 down to prevail in game 4 of the NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 37:51


    -D'aron Fox had a chance to try and dribble the ball out with about 10 seconds left, but instead went up for a layup which was blockedOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 5:55


    -Preview of tonight's Game 4 in the NBA Finals in New York City, where the Knicks lead the series, 2-1Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Did Nebrasketball's success this year make you more interested in the NBA Draft because you know more names?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 8:45


    -Mock drafts right now are pleasing to read, because nearly the whole first round is college players---not a ton of foreign players,especially not in the Top 10—and as we watched college hoops more closely this year, the names are recognizable-Players like Darryn Peterson (Kansas), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), Cameron Boozer (Duke), and Keaton Wagler (Illinois) have high grades…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 19:32


    -It was a flurry of commits last weekend for Nebraska football…which one is the most impressive of the group and do you expect to seeseveral more commits this week and next?-It's not a done deal by any means yet, but right now there's a chance still per an injunction that Brendan Sorsby can play football thisyear for Texas Tech…in a world where things should stun us, does anything really stun you anymore?-On3's Ari Wasserman says it's hard to have blind faith about Nebraska anymore after they continue to disappoint…do Husker fans stillhave blind faith?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 14:58


    -It's a Wild Card Wednesday…what's on Jake's mind today with Bill out?-If you're looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    On3's Ari Wasserman did his B1G Power Rankings yesterday…where does Nebraska stack up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 20:11


    -Power rankings were based on overall team strength, transfer additions, coaching acquisitions, depth, experience, offseason attritions,and proven players at key positions like QB-The Top 5 in order? Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, USC, and Penn State. So where's Nebraska at?-Nebraska comes in at 11 th , and in his final comment, Wasserman said, “it's hard to have blind faith about Nebraska anymore.”Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 20:58


    -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):Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    There's a guy that no on really ever talks about on Nebraska's football roster that probably deserves some praise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 6:47


    -Husker Online has been doing their Top 5 lists of players in the B1G the last few weeks, and Nebraska has had no one to beseen—until yesterday when Justin Evans was listed as the league's 4 th best center-Did people know he allowed zero sacks last season on Nebraska's offensive line? We hardly ever hear from him but he's a successstory.Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    If you were hoping for a great non-conference slate for Nebrasketball after an epic season, prepare for disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 43:37


    -Nebraska announced yesterday that they'll place Butler in Chicago on November 22 nd at the United Center, one week after playingBoise State in Sioux Falls. With games scheduled in neutral sites with Boise State, Butler and Providence, the non-conference isn'thorrible---but there's just one problem..-The problem is that the home slate is just awful for non-conference. Home games vs. Le Moyne, Lindenwood, South Dakota, Mount St.Mary's, New Haven, and FDU is all to show for before conference play---and even the Creighton game is on the roadOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 5:03


    -Final thoughts on Brendan Sorsby's eligibility and Game 3 of the NBA Finals…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Who's on the hot seat entering 2026 in college football? Mike Farrell lists a few names…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 8:04


    -Mike Farrell (FarrellSports.com) put out his list of hottest seats in college football and listed Baylor's Dave Aranda as the No. 1 spot in thatcategory---followed by Derek Mason (Middle Tennessee State); Mike Norvell (Florida State); and Mike Locksley (Maryland) among othersOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Dana Holgorsen's job in 2026 is to make the offense much better than what it was last year with a worse QB (on paper) than what he had last season…how will that work out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 19:02


    -The World-Herald's Sam McKewon wrote about it yesterday, pointing out that Nebraska's offense over the last 4 years really hasn't been goodenough—especially in 2023, the first year of Matt Rhule. It did improve the last 2 years but not to the point where it is acceptable-Nebraska continues to have issues in the red zone—a big reason why they just haven't been able to pull off big wins or get to 8-9 win seasonsfor quite some time. There are lots of things to point to…but how do they get better in the red zone? Can Anthony Colandrea make thembetter?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    We already mocked it, but now that we get to thinking about it---why was Virginia/NC State ever thought to be a game played in Brazil? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 17:28


    -We told the news last week of the NC State/Virginia game that was slated for Week 0 and to be played in Brazil was moved back to a homegame for Virginia in Charlottesville. Now that we think more about that….why were these 2 teams ever considered?-Virginia did have a great season last year but has never been known as a fervent traveling fanbase—and NC State has a coach that half thefanbase wants fired (Dave Doeren). Would Nebraska fans travel in droves to Brazil? And why does it only seem to work in Ireland?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The NCAA is critical of the Brendan Sorsby injunction, but is rendered pretty much useless in stopping it---what exactly CAN'T you do to be kept out of college sports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 23:19


    -The money has simply gotten too big and out of control—credit the NCAA for being somewhat better recently on not letting players getridiculous amounts of years in school to continue to collect NIL money, but it's still not fixed-But if a player who knowingly bet on sports and his own team in years past is allowed to continue to play college sports, what exactly can't youdo to continue to keep playing? The moral compass is lost and it seems like any type of compass at all is gone.Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 16:55


    -It's a Bugaboo Tuesday…Bill is gone, so what is bothering Jake and Sip today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    We continue with the Brendan Sorsby situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 6:28


    -Before we have lawyer, Marty Sipple on, we talk more about Brendan Sorsby's injunctionOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Nothing makes sense anymore in college football: Brendan Sorsby will be allowed to play this season, only serving a 2-game suspension as punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 44:49


    -Sorsby---the man who has placed at least $90,000 in bets over the years and at least 40 bets on Indiana while he was on the team there---wasgranted a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday in Lubbock County Court, allowing him to play this season except for the first 2games-The injunction stated that Sorsby will “suffer a probable, imminent, and irreparable injury if this court does not allow this temporary injunctionto play this year”….uh..was Sorsby threatening to severely injure himself? Is that all it takes now to get back in life? What a weird world.Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 4:22


    -Final thoughts on the weekend in college baseball and Stanley Cup Finals/NBA Finals…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Game 3 of the NBA Finals is tonight at Madison Square Garden….Knicks fans are salivating about a possible sweep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 8:22


    -It's been an impressive showing so far for the Knicks in the Finals, winning both games 1 and 2 in San Antonio to take a commanding 2-0 lead back to New York City-Tickets for tonight's games are going for thousands of dollars, and President Trump is set to appear at the Garden…what a sceneOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    5-star TE Ahmad Hudson says Nebraska told him they'd change the whole offense for him if he committed to the Huskers…have you ever heard that about a tight end?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 18:24


    -Hudson told Rivals this weekend that he was impressed by his visit to Nebraska and that they never stopped recruiting him even afterhe committed to LSU…and that Nebraska said they'd “change the whole offense for him” if he ended up in Lincoln-That comment was greeted with cynicism on the message boards—particularly by non-Nebraska schools---about the idea of changingthe offense for a freshman…and a tight end, at that. So…what exactly would that look like hypothetically?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The picture is clearing up for the teams in Omaha for the CWS beginning on Friday…what are the best stories? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 15:58


    -Ole Miss survived the Lincoln regional and then took care of Auburn in 2 games, advancing to their first CWS since 2022; also, Troy andWest Virginia clinched their spots in Omaha on Saturday…expect a lot of Mountaineers fans to make their way to Omaha-Will the B1G have representation in Omaha or not? USC and Oregon were the chances….are they still alive?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Trae Taylor might be the future for Nebraska, but Anthony Colandrea is the NOW…Sip wrote about him this weekend after a self-evaluation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 18:10


    -The buzz is strong about 2027 and beyond for Husker recruiting, but it's important to still win in 2026 to keep those recruits here…andColandrea is the man who will get the call at QB. On a podcast recently, Colandrea was asked to self-evaluate himself and said hisstrengths are making plays outside the pocket, ability to make plays with his legs, and a strong arm to go downfield-His weaknesses? Getting outside the pocket and not seeing guys crossing the field or going downfield…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 21:20


    -It's a Football Facts Monday but Bill is gone….what do Jake and Sip have cooked up?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Keeping all-time greats around the program is usually a good idea---and that's exactly what Nebraska softball is doing with Jordy Frahm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 7:13


    -Frahm just wrapped up an unbelievable career between Oklahoma and Nebraska, getting the Huskers to a Women's College WorldSeries appearance where they won their first game since 2002 but fell short of advancing-After she announced last week that she was 3-months pregnant, it was announced this weekend that she'd be an assistant coach forNebraska going forward…think that will help in recruiting at all?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    A flurry of commits highlights the weekend for Nebraska football as June gets off to a great start in recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 41:09


    -June's camps are well underway and commitments are flying left and right for Nebraska…including 4-star DB Bryce Williams, 3-star DTErrol Demontagnac, LB Eli Harris, TE Joey Hunter and Edge Ma'atoe Moe…and 5-star TE Ahmad Hudson (current LSU commit) was intown on an official visit and had positive things to say-Sip was at camp on Sunday….could he tell a difference in the coaches and energy after one heck of a weekend with more likely goodnews to come?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Cody Schmick (Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Sideshow Spirits/Howler Haus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 10:46


    -The busiest man in Lincoln joins us again to remind us that even though college kids are gone for the summer…busy times roll on-Banana Ball Tailgate, Vinn the Dancing Ump comedy show, Andy Gross magic show, Farmers Market Offerings…Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 6:07


    -Thoughts on tonight's Game 2 of the NBA Finals and last night's Game 2 of Stanley Cup Finals…AND Super Regionals!Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Sip was at camps yesterday on Nebraska's campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 12:35


    -What did Sip see out there? Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 31:28


    -It's time for RADIOOOOOOOO TRADIOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Let's get some items traded from the Breakers!-If you're seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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