Early Break

Yesterday marked 100 days until the start of the 2025 NFL season….is anyone counting down the days like Jake? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Ticket will be at Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach tomorrow for Give to Lincoln Day, but there are other wonderful organizations to donate to…including Linked2Literacy, which Doug is part of What does Linked2Literacy do on a grand scale? We know the focus is to help kids with reading…but in what regard? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska baseball has now won 9 straight games in the B1G Tournament dating back to last year and has won back-to-back titles…how much does that change the narrative of this season? Sean wrote this week that The Adidas Boneyard recruiting event next week could be one of Nebraska's biggest ever…why do you say that? How many recruits are here? We'll learn of the Iowa/Nebraska game time tomorrow…are you hoping for primetime again like last year? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Wild Card Wednesday….what's on Bill's mind today? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian spoke with media yesterday (as did other SEC coaches) and said that the idea of someone going 16-0 with all the added games, plus staying healthy, and likely downsizing of rosters will make it difficult to ever see that again Michigan is the most recent team to go undefeated, a 15-0 record in 2023; Georgia was undefeated the year prior to that and Alabama also in 2020. Do we believe the days are over of undefeated teams in the sport? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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): Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just last night the expected new Nebraska punter was finally named for the public, that being, Archie Wilson! Wilson stands 6-foot-2 and is projected to be the main target and close to addition for the Huskers.Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska is finally allowing alcohol sales at events, but don't party too hard! New rules like no re-entry and other limits are in place to keep things in check.Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reminder: 2 days away from Give to Lincoln Day to Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, and sign up for Ahman Green Golf Tourney Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No show yesterday means we have to do the best of the (long) weekend today….text us your best at (402) 464-5685 Winner gets $25 gift certificate to Valentino's Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last year, Nebraska/Iowa was a night game for the first time in the history of the series, on NBC, which of course resulted in a 13-10 loss in Iowa City We'll learn official start times on Thursday…but who wouldn't want Black Friday vs. Iowa to be primetime again instead of 11a or 1:30p? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska ended Penn State's season on Saturday, when the 9-seeded Nittany Lions couldn't hold an early lead and the Huskers closed it out. Football coach James Franklin was not in Omaha for the semifinal game; instead, he was seen supporting Vanderbilt in Hoover, Alabama in the SEC Tournament Franklin says he's still close with Commodores coach Tim Corbin and drove up from Destin to see the team play…this is a non-story to mostly anyone but curious how Penn State fans feel about it or coaches supporting former schools in general Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This isn't just a question for Nebraska baseball---it's a general question, as sometimes in college basketball we see teams that have low odds of winning their conference title do exactly that…how much does it forgive an otherwise average season for these teams?  Also, update on the Conference Finals in the NBA…there will be no sweeps…but will there be any Game 7s by series' end? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Bugaboo Tuesday…what's bothering Bill today? Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska won the first game against Tennessee on Friday, then lost 3-2 on Saturday, before falling 1-0 to the Lady Vols on Sunday, ending their season just short of a Women's College World Series appearance A first inning HR was all that was scored in the game on Sunday, as Nebraska had the bases loaded in the 5th inning but failed to score, and that was the closest they were any part of the gameShow Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We all know the disappointment the regular season was for Nebraska, landing them the 8-seed in the B1G Tournament. Well, thanks to a dropped 3rd out in game 1 vs. Michigan State, the Huskers took down Oregon on Friday night, and then took care of Penn State on Saturday, before shutting out UCLA, 5-0, to win the tourney on Sunday Ty Horn was sensational, going 8 complete shutout innings on Sunday to earn the win, but the offense was hot early and defense did what it needed to get it done. Nebraska plays Oklahoma on Friday in Chapel Hill (NC), and guess who missed the tourney completely….preseason No. 1 Texas A&M and Iowa, who led the B1G the majority of the season Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're joined in studio by Jerome Ehrlich for the 2nd straight year to promote the Brolhorst-Fagler All-Star Baseball Game… Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Fridays, we do Roll Call and we eat jerky….and we'll do that now with a few flavors from Smoking Gun Use promo code EARLY at SmokingGunJerky.com for 10% off your purchase and get on the Wall of Fame Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6pm is very eventful if you're a Husker fan tonight: that's exactly when softball starts vs. Tennessee, and when baseball faces No. 1 seed Oregon in Omaha Softball plays at 4pm tomorrow regardless of what happens today; baseball needs to win to advance to this weekend's 4-team bracket…can the magic continue? Omaha's crowds for the weekend could definitely use it… Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time for another edition of Dr. Love…relationship advice? Marital issues? Call or text (402) 464-5685… Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We know the list had Matt Rhule at 32nd that we mentioned yesterday, but now we get to look at who is perceived as the top coaches in the sport… Here's the Top 10: 10) Matt Campbell 9) Kalen DeBoer 8) Brian Kelly 7) James Franklin 6) Marcus Freeman 5) Dan Lanning 4) Steve Sarkisian 3) Dabo Swinney 2) Ryan Day, and….1) Kirby Smart. Also of note: Lincoln Riley (13), Lance Leipold (15) Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

National Cowboy Mounted Shooters, Sports Car Club of America ProSolo, Wheel Hub Live, Live Horse Racing at WarHorse Casino Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Where will Sip take us today in how to properly age gracefully? -For any type of tire needs, you know where to go---Tredz Central Tire Pros, just south of Cortland on Highway 77 Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No more auto-bye for conference champions (see: Boise State/Arizona State); instead, seeding and byes go with the ranking the teams are entering the playoff. Makes sense to us all…right? Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are people listening from today? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A look back at last night's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and look ahead to Game 2 in the WCFShow Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taking some time to thank and appreciate the veterans of our country for all we have!Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are 20 tiers (that's extreme) and it's a lot of reading, but Nebraska lands at Tier 6, labeled “Second Time's the Charm” with 8 players It lists Kansas State (Avery Johnson/Jacob Knuth); Nebraska (Dylan Raiola/Marcos Davila); NC State (CJ Bailey/Lex Thomas); Texas A&M (Marcel Reed/Jacob Zeno); and UCLA (Nico Iamaleava/Luke Duncan)…saying the starters all had a healthy amount of playing time last year, and could blossom into one of the country's best Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who is the closest comparison in recent years for Nebraska athletics for what Jordy Bahl is doing for softball? The ‘Tush Push' is sticking around for at least another year in the NFL…is Schaefer opposed to the play? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CBS Sports ranks Matt Rhule as the 32nd best coach in the Power 4, one spot better than Deion Sanders but behind the likes of some other not really big names…what kind of year would spring him into the Top 25? We've tried to figure out the best explanation for the Big Ten Baseball Tournament format but have not done well except for TV planning…is that the only defense for this format? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's next on Rick's list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right?Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eagles fans rejoice today as the league needed 24 votes to illegalize their famed play; the vote fell 2 votes short, with 22 ‘yes' to ban it and 10 ‘no' to not ban it The Packers have been the leader of the group to ban it…will we have the same conversation next year and offseason? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At dead last (68th) is Mississippi State's Jeff Lebby...and Nebraska's first opponent, Cincinnati, finds their coach--Scott Satterfield---at 60th in the rankingsOthers that stand out: Sherrone Moore (58th); Bill Belichick (54th); Luke Fickell (40th); Deion Sanders (33rd); and Matt Rhule checks in at 32nd, just behind Mike Elko, Brent Key and Dave Doeren Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is tonight between the Pacers and Knicks…all aboard the Jalen Brunson Train? Show Sponsored NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of Belichick, apparently is the CEO and founder of Trouble Club Enterprises, and filed 14 trademarks on April 3rd for phrases that apparently belong to the Patriots, but she's found a loophole "No Days Off,” “Do Your Job,” and “Ignore the Noise” are among the phrases she has filed for trademark, with (Bill's Version) labeled at the end---as Taylor Swift does---so they can make money, as the original phrases aren't available.  Show Sponsored NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman reached out to 36 coaches, TV analysts and scouts over a few weeks to stretch to help compile the rankings, which put Cam Newton as the No.1 best player since 2000, followed by Reggie Bush and then...SUH, at No.3Other names of note: Joe Burrow (4); Lamar Jackson (5); Travis Hunter (9); Andrew Luck (12); Christian McCaffrey (17)Show Sponsored MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is there anything about the Big Ten Baseball Tournament that makes sense to you at all?What is the closest comparison to an athlete recently doing as much for a program as Jordy Bahl is for Husker Softball?Urban Meyer says the B1G's top-level teams have surpassed the SEC's….is it too soon to say something like that? Show Sponsored NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Wild Card Wednesday...what does Bill have on his mind today?Show Sponsored MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As always, email your questions for Sip,Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet themAlso, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)Show Sponsored by Sandhills GlobalOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil is here to reveal our breaking news about an event in June regarding The Stool and possibly more to come after that...all at Ruhlman's in AshlandCan we sell out the show today or by the end of the week?Show Sponsored by Sandhills GlobalOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As pointed out yesterday, if Nebraska lost to Michigan State last night, it meant they still had to play a game on Friday vs. Oregon...though they couldn't advance to the next round if they eventually beat the Ducks.Beat Michigan and Oregon? Then they're on to the semifinals to avoid any team playing more than 4 total games...Also, Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals...did the Thunder defend home court vs. The T'WolvesShow Sponsored by Sandhills GlobalOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska Hospitality Association stops by!Show Sponsored by NEBCOAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The seeds of the teams in the conference semifinals are (4) Indiana; (3) New York; (1) OKC, and (6) MinnesotaIt's the 2nd straight conference finals for both the Pacers and the Wolves, and they were the 2 least likely of the 4 teams in the playoffs to make it to those rounds….what is the ideal Finals based on these matchups? Thunder/Knicks?Show Sponsored by NEBCOAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli wrote about the conference yesterday, and points out that no one seems elite but no one is bad--no team has more than 8.5 wins for their projected over/under win total, and no one is below 5.5. wins.Fornelli writes that QB depth is the key for the conference, and the amount of questions in other conferences could be beneficial for the Big 12 which seems like a strong all-around league...could they get 2 teams in this year?Show Sponsored by NEBCOAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The former Georgia star and former College Gameday host said on his podcast that the B1G having it's marquee game of the day at 11am central/12pm eastern is “the dumbest thing he's ever heard of,” which most of us would agree withWe all know it's a ratings grab and money grab, but that doesn't make it suck any less. Are we in this for the long haul?Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The game we have loved for so long is not the same as it used to be, with many traditions and rivalries going away. One that is still going and is scheduled to go---only through this year for now----is Notre Dame/USC. Notre Dame's AD, Jack Swarbrick, wants to keep the rivalry going into the future. USC isn't so sure.Per SI, the Trojans are committed to going through 2026 when they'd host the Fighting Irish in LA, but beyond that is unknown.Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Bugaboo Tuesday...what's bothering Bill today?Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor hamann Jewelers)Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This much we know for sure: Nebraska plays today against Michigan State, and regardless if they win or lose will play Oregon... though if they lose to Michigan state, their season is effectively over as they cant advance.You read that right..even if they beat Oregon but lose to Michigan State, it's over.Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Klatt was on his podcast and listed his top QB's in this order: 1) Cade Klubnik (Clemson); 2) Arch Manning (Texas); 3) John Mateer (Oklahoma); 4) Sam Leavitt (Arizona State); 5) Drew Allar (Penn State); 6) Garrett Nussmeier (LSU); 7) DJ Lagway (Florida); 8) LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina); 9) Luke Altmyer (Illinois); and 10) Carson Beck (Miami, FL)Manning at 2nd already? We know Bill is high on Mateer, but 3rd?? Leavitt was nearly a Husker too...Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Final thoughts on the PGA championship from this weekend...we know Jake watched...what about the rest of the Stool?Show Sponsored by NEBCOAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What was the best weekend of our listeners in life, sports, etc.? Text us at (402-464-5685)Winner gets a $25 gift card to Valentino's Pizza!Show Sponsored by NEBCOAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The last two national champs came from the B1G—Michigan and Ohio State—a big statement for a conference that needed a title. On the Another Dooley Noted Podcast, Meyer said the SEC is deeper overall, but the B1G's top half is stronger. Can we say that for sure? Couldn't Georgia or Bama bounce right back to elite status anytime?Show Sponsored by NEBCOAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy