Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

-Final thoughts on Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days ahead….and Jake’s travels to get out thereAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s linebacker room is now called the Ruud Family linebacker room per reports from Husker Online’s Sean Callahan-Bill is very familiar and close with the Ruud family from his time at Nebraska…what kind of an honor is this?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A midseason extension last year obviously helps Rhule avoid a major hot seat, but a rough finish and a 19-19 overall record doesn’thelp him stay for sure off any sort of hot seat.-Rhule is with Shane Beamer and Bill Belichick in Klatt’s “Is this going to work?” category…would you put those all in the samegrouping?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bill had his bugaboo earlier in the show, and now Sip would like to tell of something bothering him---as Chicago is PACKED withLollapalooza and another major event drawing thousands of people to the city-Chicago is never a bad choice when it comes to Media Days….but why this year? Lucas Oil Stadium, we miss you…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lindy’s lists Justin Evans, Elijah Pritchett, Donovan Jones, Williams Nwaneri, and Tree Babalade as the best pro prospects on the teamcurrently. Is that what the Stool and Breakers would say also?-Is there a skill player on offense that could be considered as a pro prospect?Advertising 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):Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker hoops announced they’ll be playing Kansas State in an exhibition game on Monday, October 26 th at the BigIron Events Center inGI…should be good demand for those tickets…-Also, Nebraska volleyball announced they’ll have their Red-White scrimmage on August 16 th at PBA at 3pm—you can sit courtside for$70 if you’d likeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tony Petitti will lead things off for the B1G today as he surely puffs out his chest with a 3 rd straight national championship…what do weexpect to hear from him in general?-Also, today’s teams at the podium are Iowa, Illinois, Penn State, Rutgers, USC, and WisconsinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What do the rankings look like prior to media days? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There was apparently an offer emailed out this weekend for 2 tickets for $50 for the Nebraska/Bowling Green night game onSeptember 12 th …which is a great option for those don’t normally go to games but something to be concerned about otherwise-Jake played in a golf tournament this weekend in Beatrice and it seemed like optimism for an upcoming football season was at recordlows…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Saban was on ESPN’s “Get Up” last week and said to the panel that the best conference gets defined by how many good teams youhave from to top bottom-The SEC has most certainly had that in recent years, despite not having a national title to show for it in the last 3 seasons….is Sabanright or is a national champion all that matters?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-News broke Friday morning of LeBron’s decision to go to the 76ers, which surprised most people—it seemed like the Heat, Cavaliers orWarriors were the favorite for his services-Instead, it’s a 2-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers…in search of one or 2 more rings…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-A 21 year old won yesterday on the PGA Tour (Jackson Koivun)---and beat Scottie Scheffler to do so. UnrealAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Warde Manuel and Michigan agreed to mutually part ways last week, though it won’t officially happen until the end of the calendaryear…and he’ll get a cool $7 million one-time payout on the way out-It’s not the buyouts we see for head coaches at various schools but that’s a nice way to leave a place…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-SEC Media Days are past us and now we are on to B1G Media Days from tomorrow through Thursday in Chicago…and predictions forthe league will come out throughout the week-Is Georgia the right pick for the SEC? Who will push them? And what should be the thought on the B1G with predictions?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on the weekend ahead and Jake’s Pistol golf tournament this weekend with Seth in Beatrice…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re getting closer to the Fall sports season…what is going on at Cody’s various businesses to wrap up summer?-Howler Haus has had great comedy shows all year long….what’s next on the list of shows coming up?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Pete Nakos wrote yesterday of the numbers they are hearing for various players who are going to college in 2027---Tennesseelanded RB David Gabriel Georges this week for a reported $2 million---the most ever paid out of HS to a RB and nearly triple of whattop RB Savion Hiter got last year to go to Michigan-Other numbers: Indiana WR commit Monshun Sales reportedly is just over $1 million to go to the school; WR Easton Royal is looking at$1.5 million or more at Texas; and Trae Taylor is reportedly just over $1 million for his commitment to Nebraska...how high will thatjump?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? More with Luke Gifford…-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As Ross Dellenger pointed out yesterday, the main part of the Protect College Sports Act is NOT about the date of the nationalchampionship---but it was mentioned (buried, actually) in the bill moving through the U.S. Senate at the moment-The bill mentions the idea of moving the national championship to January 8 th as opposed to right now being January 24 th ---great forthose who don’t want to see the season dragged on but also it begs the question as to how early the season would have to start..Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska baseball announced yesterday they’ll be playing in the 2027 Battle at the Ballpark in San Antonio from Feb. 26-28 along withArmy, Air Force and Notre Dame….a 3-day tournament and a great time to check out the Riverwalk and Alamo…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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 77Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Kiffin expressed regret for how things ended at Ole Miss before he went to LSU, and also had comments on being told my his son(Knox) that he’s on social media too much and decided to go quiet on it as of mid-June…will he continue it?-Also, Kiffin called for a ‘rookie cap’ for incoming high school players…we’re listening….-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on today’s final day of SEC Media Days and anything that’s popped up from Tampa since yesterday…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Doug is here to promote the Pinnacle Bank Championship golf tournament in August at Indian Creek Golf Course…whatdoes it mean to the Pinnacle brand to be attached to a golf tournament?-Soon we will have ticket giveaways for the event…how will Breakers be able to obtain tickets to it?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re looking at you, Memorial Stadium---and none of us want to see the name changed but it’s a question worth discussing, as TexasTech last week changed their stadium to Galaxy Stadium---landing with an AI company on a 15-year, $75 million naming rights deal-That means something because it’s the first time in the history of Texas Tech since 1947 that former Texas Tech president CliffordJones isn’t mentioned in the title---it’s gone from Jones Stadium to Jones SBC Stadium to Jones AT&T Stadium…and now, no more JonesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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) 417-5204Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Husker Online’s Robin Washut addressed this yesterday, pointing out these 3 things:-1) Does Nebraska have enough firepower for a daunting 2026 schedule? 2) How will Nebraska replace Emmett Johnson?-3) How quickly can Rob Aurich flip the defense? These are all important questions….anything missing?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We hear from Florida head coach Jon Sumrall.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Wednesday featured Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss and Texas A&M…lots of firepower there with 3 playoff teams from last year-What was the message from Jon Sumrall at Florida as their new coach? And what about Pete Golding at Ole Miss?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska adds RB Tikey Hayes from Iowa Western last week…what does that tell us if anything about Mekhi Nelson’s status?-Do we have any update at all on the 2027 schedule and where Nebraska will play their opening game vs. Northern Illinois at?-Pat Narduzzi said he thinks the ACC is a better conference than the B1G…would anyone in the world believe that?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We are under 50 days away from opening kickoff of the 2026-27 NFL season, and Skattebo was a great story last year for the New York Giantsbefore he suffered a season-ending ankle injury in October—after having questions already about concussion issues-Skattebo was seen in a video at Fanatics Fest last weekend, where he did a backflip and landed awkwardly as he stumbled…but says he’s fine.He was asked about it when people say he might not be very smart and he said, “If they say I’m brain dead and I have no brain then who cares?F--- it, you know?”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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) 417-5204Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Football Power Index gives each team a percentage chance of win for each game, and here are Nebraska’s chances in each game ofvictory:-Ohio (91.7%); Bowling Green (95.7%); North Dakota (94%); at Michigan State (67.9%); Maryland (79.1%)…and then it gets rough-Indiana (19%); at Oregon (8%); Washington (56.8%); at Illinois (50.8%); at Rutgers (67.5%); Ohio State (10.6%); and at Iowa (38.4%)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to [email protected] or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Auburn, Georgia, Vanderbilt and South Carolina were at the podium yesterday…what did Kirby Smart have to say about his team?-Also, regarding Clark Lea and Vanderbilt…what’s the storyline from the program as they follow up a 10-win season with a new QB?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What is the story behind this unbelievable stat?-Idle Chit Chat (Sponsored by 738 Ag) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Day 2 of SEC Media Days today….Auburn, Georgia, Vanderbilt and South Carolina talk today…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Scotland’s Josh Kerr broke a 27-year-record, running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds at the London Diamond League---breakingthe world record by 3 seconds-That might not seem like a lot to some---but breaking a record that stood for 27 years by a whole 3 seconds is unbelievableAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The World-Herald’s Evan Bland wrote about Nebraska’s futility in overtime, dating back to 2014 (!!!). In 8 games since 2014 that havegone to OT, Nebraska is 0-8, and has been outscored 39-0…and outgained in yards, 147 to minus-11.-No Nebraska drive in 8 attempts has gone more than 4 plays or gone any further than the 16-yard-line. It’s one of the most ridiculousthings and is not acceptable or explainable at allAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Would you rather go to Baylor or Maryland? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CBS Sports put out their annual Hot Seat list for every D1 coach---with 1 being low pressure and 5 being extreme pressure to win---Matt Rhule sits right in the middle at a ‘3,’ which means ‘pressure is mounting’-Who is at a 5? Baylor’s Dave Aranda, Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell, and Florida State’s Mike Norvell, with Maryland’s Mike Locksley justbehind at 4.9…were any other ratings surprising?Advertising 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):Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Duke’s Manny Diaz said last week at ACC Media Days that he worries that a common 12-year-old today won’t fall in love with footballlike 12-year-olds of the past because of all the other stuff (NIL, portal) outside the game that didn’t exist then-We ask our young listeners or listeners with young kids—has the outside conversation affected love for the game and learning it?Because the games themselves are still good and entertaining..Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday featured Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee at the podium, as well as SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey-We know that the SEC and B1G have been at odds the last few years….what did Sankey have to say yesterday that was of interest orpotentially controversial?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Spillover Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Michigan saga continues...Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy