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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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The Ruud family was important in the history of Nebraska football, and now they have a namesake with the program

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Joel Klatt lists Matt Rhule as one of the coaches with the most pressure on them in college football…can he get to a point where he’s off a hot seat?

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Speaking of Big Ten Media Days---why, exactly, is this event being held in Chicago THIS year? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Lindy’s magazine has a thoughts on Nebraska’s top 5 pro prospects….do we agree?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Nebrasketball is heading to Grand Island for an exhibition game vs. an old rival…will the Stool make the trip?

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Welcome to Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days from Chicago….what are we looking forward to hearing on Day 1?

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The Big Ten's preseason rankings are out

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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It appears as if there is some issue in getting single game tickets sold for Nebraska football games this Fall / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Nick Saban says the conference with the national champion isn’t always the best conference…SEC bias or legitimacy to the argument?

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LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia for his final 2 years of his career….will he fizzle out or continue to be elite?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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It’s good to be Warde….well, kind of: a solid settlement is in place for Michigan’s AD out the door

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Georgia is the official media pick to win the SEC for the 3 rd straight year…who are we picking in the B1G as Media Days is upon us?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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

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What’s the cost of elite 5-star players coming out of high school? On3 has a report on some figures…

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

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An earlier national championship remains the goal as part of the Protect College Sports Act…but is it feasible?

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If you’ve wanted another reason to make the trek to San Antonio, you have one through Husker athletics

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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Lane Kiffin isn’t on social media anymore and stole the show as expected yesterday to help wrap up SEC Media Days

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank)

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How sacred is a stadium’s name in today’s day and age when money means everything?

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

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Fall camp is just 2 weeks away for Husker football….what are the 3 biggest concerns heading into it all?

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

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SEC Media Days Part 2:

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SEC Media Days wraps up today in Tampa…what did we learn in Day 3 yesterday?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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We all love Cam Skattebo, but he might want to slow his roll as we get closer to the NFL season

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

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Nebraska’s ESPN FPI Index favors a 5-0 start…but the chances for wins the rest of the season are pretty bleak

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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SEC Media Days wrapped up its second day yesterday…what were the storylines from the teams?

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Iowa has 14 All-Americans since the CFP era began....

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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We don’t talk a lot about track and field on this show---but something remarkable happened this weekend

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It’s time for Nebraska football to stop being complete buffoons when games get to overtime---the stats are ridiculous

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More Hot Seat Discussion / Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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HOT SEAT ALERT---what college football coaches have their backs against the wall in 2026?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Can a young person fall in love with college football anymore like we did growing up?

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SEC Media Days kicked off yesterday in Tampa…what did learn on Day 1 from Greg Sankey and 4 schools speaking?

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The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)

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Breaking News as Michigan AD, Warde Manuel is expected to step down

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Shut Up Sipple w/ Nate Lashley! (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Nate Lashley (PGA Tour golfer) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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We get ready to host PGA Tour Golfer Nate Lashley

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Pat Narduzzi put on the full armor of the ACC with a ludicrous take about the B1G at ACC Media Days

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For a slow sports month—yesterday was pretty dang interesting with the British Open wrapping up and a World Cup Champion crowned

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The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)

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Virginia Tech and James Franklin look to make some noise in the ACC in 2026

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We dive deeper into Fred Hoiberg's interview with Jon Rothstein

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Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Fred Hoiberg appeared on Jon Rothstein's podcast....

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Song of the Day (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)

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Aging Gracefully (Sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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What were some of the notable ESPYS results?

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The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)

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We delve into the NBA Summer League

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Adam Silver had to step in for a suspension of a player in the WNBA

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Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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SMU is unveiling the Kevin Jennings Recovery Center, a new performance space made possible through donors....

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

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MORE ACC MEDIA DAYS

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ACC implements new tiebreaker policy for football title game

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The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)

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Jake calls in from Des Moines

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Nebraska added running back, Tikey Hayes yesterday...

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SONG OF THE DAY (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)

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Two Breakers came to the studio and brought donuts!

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IDLE CHIT CHAT (Sponsored by 738 Ag)

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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What’s going to happen to Warde Manuel at Michigan?

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If Nebraska fans could guarantee a win over Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon or Iowa this season---which game do you choose and why?

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– Today is the MLB All-Star Game, and superstar Bryce Harper is in the news for non-related baseball reasons / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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You want a fun trip down Memory Lane? FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt listed his All-21 st Century College Football Team and it’s amazing

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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More volleyball season ticket discussion

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Nebraska athletics seems to be having issues figuring out ticket dilemmas in sports recently…what can be done?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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What college football teams might regress in 2026? FanDuel’s odds have some thoughts on that…

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Luke Gifford mentioned to us last week that he was part of a major turnaround on special teams with the 49ers…how difficult is it to revamp something so quickly?

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The World Cup has reached the semifinals…Sip and Bill have an update on what they saw / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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It was reported this weekend that Michigan AD, Warde Manuel's, position is in jeoprady....

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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A great year for Husker baseball sees two of its best pitchers get drafted in the 3 rd round of the MLB Draft

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Colorado QB Julian Lewis pulled a producer Connor last week and said he was “free balling” at times last year playing QB…how often does that happen at the D1 level?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Luke Gifford (Part 4)

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Luke Gifford (Part 3)

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Luke Gifford (Part Two) /Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe

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Luke Gifford (Former Husker/current San Francisco 49ers LB)

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The Stool said they’d watch Belgum/Spain today after the USA’s loss in the World Cup to Belgium on Monday…will they follow through?

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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We love Phil Steele but his conference predictions for the Big Ten are lacking some PUNCH with ties galore…including at the top

108

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)

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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the conference has a long ways to go to catch up with the SEC and Big Ten…can they ever really catch up, though?

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

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Let’s be optimistic here for a second---is there a path to 10 wins for Nebraska in 2026?

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

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A great season gets a nice reward---Rhonda Revelle has her contract extended through 2031 for Husker Softball

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Big 12 Media Days are a wrap…what did we learn in the final day from Frisco?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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The best WR group in the country might not be at Ohio State or Texas….but how about INDIANA?!

118

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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

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On3 doesn’t think Anthony Colandrea is a Top 10 QB in the B1G…will he prove them wrong?

121

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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You thought the Patriots coming back from a 28-3 deficit in the Super Bowl was impressive---it may have been topped yesterday in the World Cup

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– Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days is complete….what were the highlights from the first day from Frisco?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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If you’re stressed out in Lincoln, you’re apparently unlike the rest of the community per a recent study

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How much of Nebraska’s potential success in 2026 relies on Anthony Colandrea’s ability to run the football?

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Which QBs in college football need to be elite to bring their teams to the College Football Playoff?/ Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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In honor of Big 12 Media Days starting today…what are the main topics to be addressed in Frisco?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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4 Star WR, Khalil Taylor, commits to Nebraska yesterday

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It was Belgium/USA last night in Seattle for a trip to the Round of 8 in the World Cup…did the Americans defend home turf?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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A German tennis player went full Jake Sorensen at Wimbledon---that’s something that nobody wants to see

134

Back to the best teams of the decades---it’s a good reminder of how dominant the SEC was for 20+ years in various teams

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– 4 Huskers of the past are seen as the best to ever wear their jersey number in the history of college football / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Journey is performing tonight in Lincoln

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

138

The 4 th of July is over, but patriotism continues---USA plays Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 in the World Cup

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Good news, football fans---our first Media Days of the summer starts TOMORROW, which means we are closer than you think

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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A great season gets a nice reward---Will Bolt has his contract extended through 2032 for Husker Baseball

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CBS Sports ranks Nebraska as having the 5 th best year of any college in the major sports this year….can they continue to build on that in 2026-27?

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

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Former Nebraska DL Coach Rick Kaczenski

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Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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June 2026 was the most expensive recruiting month in high football recruiting…just how much money are we talking?

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The Spillover

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MORE GUESTS FOR SIP'S BDAY!!!

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We continue to address Sip's birthday as two special guests calls in

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Governor Pillen joins the show!

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Rhonda Revelle and Mark Manning call in for Sip's Birthday!

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RICK HAMANN'S SONG OF THE DAY

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Carson Schott joins us in studio to celebrate Sip's birthday!!!

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It's Sip's Birthday... and the US takes down Bosnia for their first knockout win since 2002

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Garth Glissman (Part 3)

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Garth Glissman: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Garth Glissman (SEC Associate Commissioner): Part 1

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CBS Sports ranks Nebraska as having the 5 th best year of any college in the major sports this year….can they continue to build on that in 2026-27?

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Wisconsin is reportedly set to hire Shawn Eichorst as their new athletic director…what on God’s green Earth is going on?

164

The flash of the portal is enticing, but sometimes fails miserably before a game is even played---as seen by a situation at Tennessee

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Fred Hoiberg was at the podium yesterday for a summer update on Nebrasketball…what did Sip learn at the press conference?

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Athlon Sports put out their All-B1G list and the first team has just one Husker / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Be thankful for Texas/Ohio State this year because beyond that---the non-conference slate has hit ‘rock bottom’ in the Big 10

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Cole Swindell is set to perform at Memorial Stadium AFTER the North Dakota game this season...

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Nebraska Running Back, Mekhi Nelson, was arrested yesterday in Key West....

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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The 70s and 80s delivered “better times” in pitching in baseball, but one pitcher is on a different level right now

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How much emphasis should be put this season on the month of November for Nebraska football?

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CBS Sports listed 10 ‘guarantees’ for the College Football Playoff this season….do we agree with their assessment?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Fernando Mendoza says he doesn’t plan on donating to Indiana’s NIL fund anytime soon…should he or former players feel the need to anyways?

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James Franklin says he left Penn State better than he found it…and he’s not wrong / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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The Stool is back from an epic time in Pender…whatever we thought that would look like, it was even better

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Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's) / Prep for Golf Tourney

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Brian Kelly is going to be a broadcaster and broadcast Mountain West games...

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CBS Sports lists 8 teams struggling on the 2027 recruiting trail... does it really matter in the Transfer Portal Era?

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

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Chris Reha

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Aging Gracefully (Sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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Jason Doliver

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Live From Pender... update from downtown on the stage.. (Sponsored by 738 Ag)

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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USA Soccer plays tonight---LATE NIGHT---vs. Turkey at 9pm in the World Cup….will Lincoln be buzzing?

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Which college football programs are set to dominate the back half of the decade?

191

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

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Will Memorial Stadium ever be a tough place for road teams to win in again?

193

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

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Justin Evans, Andrew Marshall and Luke Lindenmeyer are Nebraska’s representatives at B1G Media Days next month…

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5-for-5 is happening in college sports….is it a no-brainer good idea or what are the possible pitfalls of it?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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While you were watching the Giannis news and NBA Draft news, something bizarre happened yesterday in the league

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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

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CBS Sports ranked each Top 25 college football team’s most important transfer….who is Nebraska’s most important transfer?

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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Have you ever imagined playing golf at Memorial Stadium? Yeah, us neither---but now you’ll be able to

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Round 1 of the NBA Draft was last night...any surprises?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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The NBA Draft starts tonight…and for the first time in a LONNNNNGGGG time, it will be college players at the top

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It would be a MAJOR power move by the B1G and a major blow to the Big 12 if Iowa State’s TJ Otzelberger is the choice to replace Dusty May in Michigan

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Take THAT, Iowa---Nebraska beats out the Hawkeyes for in-state OL Barrett Kitrell / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Nebraska’s defensive line is quite possibly the most important group to ‘overachieve’ in 2026…can they do so?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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The College World Series ended last night…did North Carolina/Oklahoma deliver a dramatic ending?

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The Men’s College Basketball Champions need a new coach---Dusty May is leaving to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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CBS Sports ranked the top 10 back-up QBs in college football, listing Dylan Raiola at No. 1….we know Nebraska has 3 QBs who have played Division 1 football but does that make it a good room?

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What are the Top 5 games ahead in the 2026 B1G Football Season? ESPN’s Bill Connelly has his thoughts

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Which previously heralded college football players will boom or bust in 2026? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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CBS Sports went game-by-game for each B1G team and picked Nebraska to go 6-6….which isn’t surprising, but it brings light to the Huskers’ need to win a game they’re not supposed to

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Update on the College World Series…did Oklahoma finish off their magical run yesterday in Omaha or did North Carolina force a deciding Game 3 tonight?

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It must be the middle of the offseason, because this weekend’s topic of anger and discussion is….new jerseys for the Huskers

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The Spillover (Sponsored Raising Cane's)

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Nebraska Football has the 4th toughest schedulde in the nation... is this unfortunate or an opportunity?

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We look again at Ari Wasserman's Big Ten Coaching Rankings

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We Welcome Pete Ferguson in studio

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Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting/Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels and Joe)

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What old rival would you like to see Nebraska play in the regular season?

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SONG OF THE DAY

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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Ari Wasserman ranked all the BIG 10 coaches earlier. What are th expectations for thecoaches on the lower end... who can have a "redemption" year to avoid the hot seat?

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The Spillover (Sponsored Raising Cane's)

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The Bears' move to Indiana is now iminent

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Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels and Joe)

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What is the outlook for Husker Football this season?

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Nebraska's Pinnacle Bank Arena Re-Seat was formally announced yesterday...

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SONG OF THE DAY (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)

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The Brendan Sorsby Saga Continues

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A bit of a different show today for the breakers

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Are you really a bust if you’re not a first round draft pick and disappoint?

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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

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On3 put out their B1G coach rankings and Matt Rhule sits at No. 10…is that the right placement compared to the rest?

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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Updated Bracketology lists believe Nebraska should be a 6 to 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament in 2027…what, besides injuries, prevents this team from being back in the Dance?

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If you have the top QB in the country (as of now) coming to Nebraska…do you rely on portal WRs or try to load up on high school studs?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Does Nebraska have a top 5 DB in the B1G? Husker Online’s recent rankings say yes indeed…

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What in the HELL is going on at Michigan State? Tom Izzo is pissed at the turmoil in East Lansing and he’s not wrong

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Are you really a bust if you’re not a first round draft pick and disappoint? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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A look at the over/under win totals shows the Big 12 isn’t expected to be very good in 2026….especially if Brendan Sorsby doesn’t play

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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The World Cup delivered an incredible result yesterday….an island you’ve never heard of tied with Spain

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The Big 12 vs. The State of Texas may very well be a thing in the ongoing issue of Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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

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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?

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

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If the Knicks can, anyone can right?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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

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

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

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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’

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

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

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Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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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?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)

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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?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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

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

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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

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

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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

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

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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

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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?

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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)

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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?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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We continue with the Brendan Sorsby situation

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

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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

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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?

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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)

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

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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

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

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

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Sip was at camps yesterday on Nebraska's campus

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

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Schedule Breaking News out of Pender

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An epic non-conference basketball game in 2026 is moving from an iconic venue to one of the least appealing places in sports

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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Sip is back from another night of camps for Husker football…what drew his attention last night in what is a massive weekend for recruiting?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Fred Hoiberg dropped a line that we usually would make fun of regarding a player….but in this case, it’s probably spot on

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NC State and Virginia were supposed to play in Brazil to kick off the season, but it’s been moved back to Virginia after logistics fell through….do Nebraska fans want to play another foreign game in the future?

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Nick Saban had some interesting comments in front of his US Senate hearing yesterday

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

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Forgive Chicago Bears fans for a second if they’re confused if they should be happy or sad about having Caleb Williams on the Madden ’27 cover

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A look around the B1G shows that Rutgers might not be very good as a team, but they’ve been REALLY good at recruiting and developing a certain position the last few years

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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The NBA Finals start tonight in San Antonio…are Breakers watching Knicks/Spurs or out on the NBA?

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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

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Nebraska Kool-Aid is strong already this offseason, but not really for this upcoming season---instead, for Trae Taylor and 2027, with national media in the conversation

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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EA Sports’ College Football cover usually showcases the expected stars of the season ahead…did they get it right for 2027?

324

Not a single player for Nebraska showed up in ESPN’s Top 100 newcomers list posted yesterday ahead of this year’s college football season…at what point does this all become bulletin board material and desire to prove people wrong?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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It’s early June, but CBS Sports has high regard for Nebrasketball in their early B1G rankings….but not much regard for a perennial power

327

The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot is out and there are some great names of the past, highlighted by a couple of Heisman Trophy winners and Mike Leach

328

June is one of the slowest sports months of the year, but not in recruiting and coaching….how busy is the month ahead? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

329

A headline from On3 brings us back to (kind of) better times---would a return to the BCS be better for picking playoff teams?

330

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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A massive trade in the NFL makes the Los Angeles Rams that much stronger ahead of a Super Bowl-Or-Bust season

332

CBS Sports looked at the toughest 3-game stretches in college football in 2026, and there are some that will make you cringe

333

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

334

A 12-year-old got kicked out of an MLB game for simply having a little misunderstanding about a game of catch

335

As we look ahead to the 2026-27 sports calendar, it’s going to be really tough to top the year of sports we had

336

More info on the Brendan Sorsby situation shows he placed 40-plus bets on Indiana when he was there / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

337

It’s officially summer with the start of June and Nebraska’s sports season over---so let’s give Sip the floor for what he saw in California with Trae Taylor

338

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

339

Husker softball’s season is also over, and it’s perfectly acceptable to blame Producer Connor for the loss

340

In a stadium full of Breakers---Nebraska baseball can’t get past the likes of Ole Miss and Arizona State, as their season ended on Sunday

341

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

342

Sip is heading out west this afternoon to California to watch Trae Taylor in the Elite 11 camp….what can readers expect from him in coverage?

343

Steve Sarkisian made some comments earlier this month, Joey McGuire responded

344

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

345

It’s gameday for Nebraska baseball in the Lincoln Regional, and Carson Jasa is on the mound as the Huskers take on South Dakota State

346

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

347

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

348

Husker Softball played Arkansas last night to start off their Women’s College World Series…did they stay in the Winner’s Bracket?

349

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

350

Adrianne Poppe - CEDARS

351

A poll ranked all of the power 4 coaches in America....

352

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Jim Blue (Cedars): Part 1

354

Rich Rodriguez says leaving West Virginia for Michigan was a mistake…how do you turn down a big job opportunity?

355

It’s GAMEDAY for Husker Softball in the Women’s College World Series…assuming the weather cooperates

356

Welcome to Give to Lincoln Day at Cedars---where we are giving YOU kickoff times for games this Fall

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Lance Harvell (Nebraska Baseball Assistant Coach)

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

359

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

360

Jim Blue (Cedars) and Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank)

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

362

Which of these facts about the upcoming 2026 football season are the most surprising?

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Which of these facts about the upcoming 2026 football season are the most surprising?

364

ESPN unveiled their QB tiers yesterday for college football QBs…where does Anthony Colandrea stack up with the rest?

365

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

366

Geep Wade is on fire in recruiting, landing ANOTHER 4-star lineman for the 2027 class in Timi Aliu

367

Sip is the king of despising moral victories….so he has to hate what Cavs’ head coach Kenny Atkinson is saying about his team’s losses to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals

368

Reaction to Rhonda Revelle interview / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

369

Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska Softball Head Coach)

370

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

371

Husker softball gets it done with 2 impressive wins vs. Oklahoma State…this team can absolutely win the national title

372

The epic spring season continues---Lincoln has its first regional since 2008, starting Friday at Haymarket Park

373

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

374

Will Wade is already causing problems at LSU in recruiting and is getting bashed by his fellow SEC coaches

375

We’re now less than 100 days away from the start of college football season, and CBS Sports tries their hand at the biggest storylines this Fall

376

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

377

If 2026 has taught us anything regarding Husker athletics---it’s that the element of surprise is still alive and well

378

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

379

Husker Softball hosted Oklahoma State last night to being the Lincoln Super Regional…are they one win away from the WCWS or up against the wall this afternoon?

380

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

381

The Playoffs generally aren’t a time when you want a long break---something happened this year in the NHL for the first time since 1919

382

It’s gameday in Lincoln---Game 1 of the Super Regional between Nebraska and Oklahoma State to clinch a spot in the Women’s College World Series

383

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

384

Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?

385

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

386

You know what will help with fan patience? Good recruiting, and Nebraska got a nice 2027 commitment yesterday

387

Troy Dannen is preaching patience to the Husker fanbase on Matt Rhule at the B1G Spring Meetings…will they listen?

388

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

389

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

390

There's another interesting stat regarding Nebraska's success (or lack thereof) in the last two decades

391

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

392

There’s a stat going around about Nebraska football’s futility on the road that is truly hard to believe…could they break the streak this year?

393

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

394

Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard thinks the B1G and SEC should just go do their own damn thing

395

Husker Baseball cleaned up on the conference awards that were announced yesterday…..lots of ammunition for a potential postseason run ahead

396

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

397

Rhonda Revelle: Part 2

398

Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska Softball Coach): Part 1

399

Big Ten Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2026/Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

400

We are in the offseason, and it's time for some publications to put out articles that will generate more clicks

401

Jake's Takes (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

402

Nebraska baseball’s attendance numbers are out from the season and it makes you wonder how a regional would look here

403

CBS Sports says that despite Husker fans being down at the moment, Nebraska football is still on an upward trajectory under Matt Rhule

404

The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)

405

The Ol’ Ball Coach is still popular as ever…and walking out with headliners at major concerts

406

On3’s Andy Staples listed the Top 10 storylines that matter the most in 2026…which ones stand out to The Stool?

407

On3’s Andy Staples listed the Top 10 storylines that matter the most in 2026…which ones stand out to The Stool?

408

Fran McCaffrey is no longer the head coach at Iowa, but stories of his last year there are coming out and JUICY / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

409

Nebraska Baseball is seemingly squared up for a regional host

410

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

411

– Husker baseball rides a 3-game sweep of Minnesota to enter Big Ten Tournament Week in Omaha as winners of 7 straight games and the 2-seed in the B1G

412

Nebraska softball is onto next week’s Super Regional in Lincoln, and Jordy Frahm once again proved that she might just be BETTER than advertised

413

The NFL schedule release is out for the 2026-27 season…beyond the international games, what stands out?

414

A former Husker is a big part of the drama between LSU and Ole Miss this upcoming season…and his path to LSU was wild

415

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

416

CBS Sports put out their first ranking of all 138 FBS teams out this week…where does Nebraska stack up?

417

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

418

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

419

Nebraska baseball started their series with Minnesota yesterday and Husker softball starts their NCAA Tournament this evening…things are getting real on the diamond

420

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

421

Husker baseball starts a 3-game series tonight at Minnesota to wrap up its regular season…do they need to sweep?

422

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

423

The B1G now has the support from both the Big 12 and ACC on a 24-team playoff….will the SEC give in?

424

There were some new things discovered regarding Matt Rhule's Nebraska extension

425

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

426

It’s NFL schedule release day, though we already know all the international games….and the 49ers will have plenty of time in the air

427

Anthony Colandrea isn’t here to just win 8 games---he’s here to win it all, per an On3 article—and why shouldn’t he have that expectation?

428

Rhonda Revelle (Husker Softball Head Coach)

429

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

430

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

431

Some financial data about Nebraska’s rev share/NIL brings questions about if fans are being fair enough to Matt Rhule…

432

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

433

Jake saw an interesting question posed yesterday about a preference of which game you would go to if you had the chance…

434

Nebraska baseball went to Omaha last night to take on Creighton…did they finish off a season sweep of the Jays?

435

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

436

New Rankings have come out in College Baseball, and Nebraska's positioning is favorable in the regional discussion

437

More B1G Overreactions from CBS Sports

438

How did Nebraska’s offseason stack up with other B1G teams? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

439

Is Nebraska better off without Dylan Raiola? That’s just one of several B1G overreactions to discuss post-spring…

440

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

441

Things that make you go “hmmm”…..a member of last season’s Nebrasketball team is going to….Arizona?!

442

Nebraska softball might have the Shohei Ohtani of the sport in Jordy Frahm, but it’s a team more than her…which makes their lack of postseason awards a joke

443

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

444

An article about which teams could have used the Spring portal the most lists an interesting stat about Iowa

445

Rising City, Nebraska - the pinnacle of civilization

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– Most Nebraska fans feel terrified of the Indiana game in October, but one outlet says it is the game that will define the Hoosiers’ season/Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

447

A message from Jim from CEDARS (Give to Lincoln Day)

448

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

449

It seems like Nebraska always plays Illinois on Friday night, so why not do it again in 2026….in November

450

A great weekend on the diamond lands Husker softball the B1G Tournament Championship and Husker baseball a series win vs. Iowa

451

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

452

It’s a big weekend for Nebraska baseball…..Iowa is in town for the final homestand of the season

453

It’s official---the NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams, with a full bracket reveal and press release yesterday

454

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

455

Lance Leipold (Kansas Head Football Coach)

456

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

457

Ohio State is reportedly in pursuit of 2027 Nebraska QB commit Trae Taylor

458

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

459

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

460

– B1G Football fans don’t believe in any sort of playoff success for Husker football over the next 5 years…can Nebraska escape the doubt and pessimism?

461

Kipp Kissinger (Long-time NCAA College Basketball Ref AND Nebraska Wesleyan Hall-of-Famer)/Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

462

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

463

Dabo Swinney is still talking---and this time, it’s a shot (for some reason) at Notre Dame because they have money

464

ESPN listed their B1G Power Rankings yesterday and Nebraska sits at 8 th in the league…but it’s who has dropped to 4 th which is the real conversation

465

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

466

Lori Wellman (Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach)

467

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

468

If you’re a believer that returning production matters in college football, then Nebraska should be better than people think this year

469

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

470

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

471

College football’s all-time leading passer hasn’t been on the ballot for the Hall of Fame and one coach wants the changed

472

If recruiting rankings tell us anything, the 4 schools out West in the B1G are about to be a bigger problem than they already are

473

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

474

We brought up Dan Erickson last segment and the 2006 Texas A&M game

475

Breaking News: Nebraska Volleyball is set to play in an all new event featuring three other prominent volleyball brands

476

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says Emmett Johnson compares to LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

477

With the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams…why are so many teams scared to do home-and-homes with Nebraska or play them in Sioux Falls?

478

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

479

There was an interesting moment in an NHL press conference yesterday

480

A comment about Nebraska football from an On3 podcast shares what a lot of the fanbase feels about this 2026 team…and it’s not great

481

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

482

Money is good in the B1G as seen by $1.37 BILLION distributed to its 18 school members during fiscal year 2024-25

483

There was a lot of conversation about Sip's column this weekend...

484

The need for money in college sports has created weird things---like the head coach position being sponsorable, as seen at Arizona State/ Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

485

Maybe we should have cooled the jets on the hosting of a NCAA Baseball regional last week---it was a big step back for Nebraska at Ohio State

486

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

487

More Derby Talk and We Have A Gift From Greg To Open

488

The Kentucky Derby was this weekend, what all went down?

489

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

490

Jason Peter and Grant Wistrom: Part 3

491

Jason Peter and Grant Wistrom: Part 1

492

Former Huskers/NFL 1 st round picks Jason Peter and Grant Wistrom: Part 2

493

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

494

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

495

We want great matchups in college sports, and Duke is delivering that next year, thanks to lots of money and Amazon Prime

496

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

497

Being drafted to the NFL is usually a great honor, but we’re not sure that’s the case for someone headed to the Eagles

498

Continued talk about the discontinuation of season tickets for Husker baseball for the NCAA Tournament

499

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

500

Long-time Husker Baseball season ticket holder Paul Scheel sounds off on season tickets not being honored for the NCAA Tournament Regional

501

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

502

Greg Sankey is playing the ‘close’ game for the SEC and it’s not a great look in comparison to the B1G’s recent run of titles

503

Troy Dannen spoke on statewide radio last night…what did Nebraska’s AD have to say further about the Big Red Rebuild project and more?

504

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

505

We’re not even to the end of April and 2 managers have already been fired in MLB…life comes at you fast

506

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

507

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

508

Nebrasketball’s transfer portal class might not blow you away, but it IS getting some attention from national writers..

509

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

510

Husker baseball played Kansas State last night at Haymarket Park…did they continue their quest to host a regional?

511

The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams...

512

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

513

One MLB team has seen enough before the end of April---firing its manager and 5 other members of the staff

514

A further look at the schools with no draft picks this year shows that perhaps one coach should be praised more than he was last season

515

2027 Husker commit Trae Taylor offers a look into how current NIL situations go…/ Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

516

Wyatt Clark and Hayden Schultz (UNL Rodeo)

517

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

518

Nebraska baseball hosts Kansas State tonight as they try to improve to 20-1 at home…

519

Texas Tech, we have a problem---Brendan Sorsby is taking an immediate and indefinite leave of absence due to a gambling addiction

520

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

521

One MLB team has seen enough before the end of April---firing its manager and 5 other members of the staff

522

How do you prepare for an “uncapped world” when it comes to NIL, as Troy Dannen alluded to on Friday?

523

Mental toughness was a huge part of Nebrasketball’s success this past year, and someone who got plenty of credit for that is moving on / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

524

Nebraska’s recruiting has been questioned for a long time, but a stat about drafted QBs is especially wild

525

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

526

Perhaps it isn’t such a great idea to not have an agent ahead of the NFL Draft---Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia learned the hard way

527

Emmett Johnson goes to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 5 th round, as the NFL Draft wraps up with him being the only Husker taken

528

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

529

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

530

Iowa is expecting to have as many as 11 (!!!) players drafted today through tomorrow in the NFL Draft…why do Nebraska fans think they are as close to that program in competitiveness with these differences?

531

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

532

It’s only April and we already have projections for Nebrasketball next year----and Husker fans would be ALL about this one

533

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

534

For those who thought Kalen DeBoer was on a hot seat, think again….

535

Fernando Mendoza went No. 1 to the Raiders last night to start off the 2026 NFL Draft…what were the other headlines from the night?

536

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

537

Jason Peter cont.

538

Jason Peter joins the show

539

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

540

It’s only April and we already have projections for Nebrasketball next year----and Husker fans would be ALL about this one

541

Welcome to Day 1 of the NFL Draft…where we know Fernando Mendoza is going No. 1 overall and not much more after that

542

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

543

Lincoln Riley believes USC has now entered its championship window…can the Trojans get back on top of college football?

544

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

545

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

546

– Nebraska fans have moved on from Scott Frost, but the story never dies about his time in Lincoln

547

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

548

Husker baseball played at Kansas last night…did they get revenge from their loss at Haymarket Park?

549

The NFL Draft starts tomorrow night in Pittsburgh…how much different would the buzz be in Lincoln with a chance at having first round picks?

550

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

551

You probably didn’t know about Stanford winning the men’s national gymnastics championship this weekend, but what it means will blow you away

552

The ‘Five for Five’ conversation is going to get really weird and interesting based on the timing of its approval…

553

It pays to have a big leg in the NFL more than ever…Brandon Aubrey just reset the market / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

554

How does Emmett Johnson compare to Ameer Abdullah when it comes to NFL abilities?

555

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

556

It’s a big night for Husker baseball as they head to Lawrence to seek revenge on Kansas…

557

A look inside Dusty May and Michigan shows that the sports calendar is messed up once again---and basking in the glow of a national championship isn’t the same anymore

558

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

559

Indiana’s defensive coordinator had some words for Ty Simpson on Twitter this weekend…and he was right

560

CBS Sports’ bold predictions are out for the B1G, and they don’t have a strong outlook for Nebraska

561

James Franklin’s first Spring Game at Virginia Tech started with a little bit of a disaster….and not from the performance on the field / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

562

The ‘Big Red Rebuild’ plan was unveiled on Friday…what did Breakers think of the Memorial Stadium remake plans?

563

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

564

Things FINALLY are moving for Nebrasketball in the portal, as 2 likely starters were added to the team since Friday

565

In front of packed crowds, Nebraska baseball made a STATEMENT with a series sweep of No. 12 USC

566

It’s a big weekend for Husker baseball….can they take the home series vs. USC?

567

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

568

Ross Dellenger (Yahoo Sports – College Football Reporter)

569

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

570

The portal in college basketball has been open, is there concern amongst the Nebrasketball fanbase?

571

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

572

We’re all aware of rain and weather delays….but what about an ‘umpire sickness’ delay?

573

Connor Essegian is officially back, although we kind of already knew that, as portal news remains quiet

574

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

575

Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)

576

Who do you believe more in: Kyle Whittingham at Michigan, or Matt Campbell at Penn State?

577

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

578

One outlet believes Matt Rhule has the hottest seat in the B1G…is that really possible with his contract extension from last year?

579

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

580

All does not appear well in the world of LIV Golf…is the tour about to come to a crashing halt?

581

Nebrasketball fans appear to be getting a bit impatient when it comes to news from the transfer portal…

582

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

583

Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

584

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

585

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

586

In a year where most pundits are predicting Nebraska football to go 6-6….what is their truly ceiling and true floor?

587

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

588

There was breaking news yesterday with Iowa football

589

Welcome to the era where everyone announces if they are coming back or going somewhere….in college basketball, at least

590

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

591

The NFL could be headed to an 18-game season soon, and one of the reasons could cause fans a major eye-roll

592

Another look at the ranking of college QBs in the country ahead of 2026 and if Anthony Colandrea can rise above his current projection

593

The Heisman Trophy is mostly a QB award now, but CBS Sports has some potential non-QBs who might have a chance to win the award this year / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

594

Don’t believe everything you hear about some schools having unlimited money, as seen by Oregon basketball

595

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

596

Spring Games aren’t what they used to be, and now we know some numbers from others around the country

597

In a year where most pundits are predicting Nebraska football to go 6-6….what is their truly ceiling and true floor?

598

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

599

Husker baseball had a big series at Oregon this weekend…did they win the rubber match yesterday for a happy flight home?

600

Ichiro Suzuki is an icon in Seattle sports history, but his statue ceremony didn’t go as planned

601

There is a change at Wisconsin as of yesterday/ Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

602

Go pro or stay in school? An update on the NIL number top players are looking for to consider sticking around…

603

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

604

The Masters wrapped up yesterday in Augusta, Georgia….did Rory McIlroy go back-to-back or did someone else claim the green jacket?

605

A target of Nebrasketball’s goes elsewhere as we get an transfer portal update to start the day…

606

The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Canes)

607

Cut Cignetti continues to fight back andstand up for his new quarterback Josh Hoover, especially after TCU HC Sonny Dykes said he turned it over too often

608

Nebraska Baseball gets ready for a crucial two weeks against Oregon and USC with a midweek game against Creighton next Tuesday

609

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

610

CBS Sports ranked every power 4 QB in college football

611

Aging Gracefully (Sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

612

Nebraska Basketball gets their first commit of the transfer portal cycle in Belmont's Sam Orme

613

Idle Chit Chat (Sponsored by 738 Ag)

614

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

615

FOX is buying back the 2026 B1G Championship game from NBC for $45-55 million…Gus Johnson has to be happy

616

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

617

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

618

Five years and nothing more could be coming for college sports eligibility---who pushes back on that?

619

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

620

Welcome to Masters Thursday…is there a buzz missing this year around the tournament?

621

The first major domino has fallen as Berke Buyuktencel has entered the transfer portal…is there a chance he comes back still?

622

Breaking News in the City of Lincoln

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Fernando Mendoza is apparently not planning on attending the NFL Draft…odd look for the likely No. 1 overall pick?

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

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Is the B1G’s dominance in sports this year more about coaching or money/NIL?

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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Husker baseball took on Kansas last night….in a day full of cold games across the country

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The transfer portal opened in college basketball with an entry for Nebrasketball, and way-too-early Top 25s for next year are including the Huskers

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Michael Malone is the new man to lead North Carolina men’s basketball…will it work out for the Tar Heels?

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2026 is off to a great start for Husker athletics…doesn’t that put some added pressure on football to get things going?

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The Heisman Trophy is mostly a QB award now, but CBS Sports has some potential non-QBs who might have a chance to win the award this year / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Fred Hoiberg met with media yesterday to preview Nebraska’s offseason…what did he let us know about the transfer portal plan?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Yaxel Lendeborg had one of the more interesting interviews of all time

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We have a national champion in men’s college basketball…did the B1G end its drought or is it 3 titles in 4 years for UConn?

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Baseball/Softball Update: April 6th

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The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Caines): April 6th

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Speaking of Arizona...the Weird Non Committal Quotes from Tommy Lloyd Ended Up Meaning Nothing, as he's Returning to the Wildcats Next Season : April 6th

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Fred Hoiberg is the AP National Coach of the Year... Will We See the Impact of that in the Transfer Portal?: April 6th

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The NCAA Tournament Ends Tonight with UCONN vs Michigan in the National Championship ... Does the B1G get the Monkey Off their Back or More Dominance by Dan Hurley?: April 6th

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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We have our own questions about season ticket sales at Nebraska, but it’s apparently getting real at Wisconsin

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A billionaire and a conference commissioner are butting heads---the drama is HIGH in the Big 12 right now

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Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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College football is already trending the way of the NFL, so Ryan Day thinks it makes sense to have a college football draft

648

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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It’s Final Four (and Easter) weekend….who does The Stool think will be playing in Monday night’s National Championship of the NCAA Tournament?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Losing great staff members off of successful teams can be detrimental to continued success---but Nebrasketball (for now) will retain one vital piece to the staff

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

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Indiana is the defending champion in college football, yet everyone glows next year about Ohio State, Oregon, and Notre Dame…will the Hoosiers ever get the preseason love?

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We welcome Brad Sturdy from Illiniguys on the show!

656

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

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A city with just one professional sports team will have none in the year 2027---because of stadium renovations

658

With The Crown Tournament underway in Vegas, we have to ask---how truly important was success in that in getting this current team off to the start they had?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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More info on Tiger Woods’ arrest is out following another rollover crash last week

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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

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Who had a better basketball season in 2025-26: Nebraska or Iowa?

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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Husker baseball and softball took on Creighton last night in Omaha…did they come away victorious?

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Emmett Johnson isn’t at Nebraska anymore, but are we feeling OK about the Huskers’ run game now?

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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A long-standing college basketball coach is on the move to Utah State…with no buyout to be paid at all

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The pressure of winning the first ever NCAA Tournament game is over for Fred Hoiberg and Nebrasketball….can consistently being in the Dance be the expectation going forward?

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It’s the last day of March, and we already have a deep dive and PREDICTIONS for Week 1 of the college football season / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Nebraska football started their season last year with a neutral-site game….do you want that to happen again in the future?

672

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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The power of Nebraska volleyball continues to grow---say hello to a match next year at WRIGLEY FIELD

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How do you make a turnover-prone QB less of one? That’s the question for Anthony Colandrea

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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MLB is back with 2 incredible storylines---a player suing his parents for financial MALPRACTICE…and umps getting humbled at an incredible rate

677

Not everyone is terribly down on Nebraska Football as we head into the 2026 season…

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What if the B1G wins the men’s basketball national championship this year after 3 straight football titles? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Interest seemed low, but it happened anyways---what did we learn from Nebraska’s Spring Game on Saturday?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

681

Nebraska fans probably want it to happen, but it’s hard to envision Ben McCollum leaving Iowa..right?

682

And then there were 4….Nebraska’s time in the NCAA Tournament is over, but we could see some excellent games next weekend

683

The Spillover

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What are some of the intriguiging NCAA Tournament games tonight?

685

Ben McCollum has begun to draw Cignetti comparisons after taking this Iowa team to the Elite Eight

686

Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Nebraska was unable to get it done and it very much stings, but there is optimism going forward

688

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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Nebraska falls, but there are other events going on in sports today

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A magical season comes to an end in Houston

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It is GAMEDAY IN HOUSTON AT THE SWEET 16... what does this day mean to the state of Nebraska?

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It is also MLB Opening Day today and even though we are in a pro town, one member of The Stool can't be drawn to care

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Song of the Day (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewlers)

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It's not just Nebraska/lowa tonight...how close will we follow the other games especially Houston/Illinois after our game?

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Bills Thrills (Cool Parenting Tips)

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Who is the X Factor for Nebraska in victory and who for lowa if they were to win?

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Ethan Petrik / Big Sky...former Early Break producer now covering the Hawkeyes...joins us in Houston

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The Spillover final thouahts on NE/A

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Cody Schmick (Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Howler Haus)

701

CBS Sports listed reasons why fans should root for each of teams in the Sweet 16…does anyone’s reasons stand up to Nebraska?

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

703

David Eickholt (Hawkeye Insider – 247 Sports)

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

705

On the same day Ndamukong Suh spoke to the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Lavonte David officially retired from the NFL…busy day for former Huskers

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We are officially on the eve of Nebrasketball’s appearance in the Sweet 16…do we feel better or worse today about beating Iowa to move on to the Elite 8?

707

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

708

Arizona is the up-to-date favorites to win the NCAA Tournament, and if they do---it will end a remarkable streak

709

Now that it’s officially a problem, we have to ask---are fans OK with the Spring Game being during a (potential) Nebrasketball Elite 8 gameday?

710

Jeff Smith: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Jeff Smith (Nebraska Basketball Radio Analyst)

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SONG OF THE DAY

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It’s the end of an era in Omaha---Greg McDermott is retiring after 16 years with Creighton

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Fred Hoiberg addressed media yesterday as Nebraska prepares for Iowa in the Sweet 16…what did we learn from the likely National Coach of the Year?

715

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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In one bit of non-basketball news…Husker vibes remain high with softball, baseball and wrestling success

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– If we learned anything at all from the first 4 days of the NCAA Tournament, it’s that the B1G was definitely as good as we thought it was at the top

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– The Spring Game is this weekend and for the first time in the history of mankind, it seems completely drowned out / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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Nebraska’s in the Sweet 16, and although everything else is ‘gravy’ for this year---no one is satisfied yet….how far can this go?

720

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

721

Whatever team we saw lose by double-digit points in 2 of its last 3 games before the NCAA Tournament sure doesn’t anymore

722

The dream is real, and the season remains alive: Nebrasketball advances to the Sweet 16 after an unbelievable showing in OKC

723

The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Canes)

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We review yesterday while also looking at tomorrow's contest for Nebrasketball

725

The Bracket busts didn't matter yesterday because the mission was already complete

726

Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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VANDERBILT PREVIEW

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Aging Gracefully (Sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

729

More talk on Nebraska's first ever Tournament win

730

THE DROUGHT IS OVER - NEBRASKA HAS ITS FIRST TOURNAMENT WIN

731

The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Canes)

732

What does OKC Bricktown look like if the Huskers win today?

733

Maybe Husker Women's hoops and Husker baseball set the tone for a good week for basketball

734

Bill's Thrills

735

Why are we worried aboutthe physicality of a Sun Belt team when we are in the B1G?

736

SONG OF THE DAY (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewlers)

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Miami Ohio gets their first quad 1 win last night

738

WE ARE LIVE FROM OKC!

739

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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NFL teams are trying a trend to continue and find gems and diamonds in the rough…

741

Josh Boutwell (Beat Reporter – Troy Messenger)

742

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

743

You know what a Nebraska takeover of OKC brings back? Memories of what once was in the Big 12

744

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

745

How did last night’s First Four games go in the NCAA Tournament? Did Jake or Sip watch?

746

We are officially on the eve of Nebrasketball’s appearance in the NCAA Tournament…do we feel better or worse today about the chances of making a run or not?

747

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

748

Do Wichita State fans know what’s about to hit them the next few days in baseball?

749

Jamarques Lawrence told media on Friday after the loss to Purdue that Nebraska is going through some serious adversity right now…is that something to read into or just about the fact they’ve lost 6 of the last 12 games?

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Creighton has opted to play in The Crown in Vegas…would they have done so if they hadn’t seen what it did for Nebrasketball? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

751

A Red Sea Scrolls thread caught Jake’s eye yesterday about a ‘would you rather’ when it comes to Husker football and Husker basketball

752

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

753

The NCAA Tournament starts today in the First Four…will The Stool be watching?

754

Happy St. Patrick’s Day…..Fred Hoiberg has spoken following Nebraska’s draw with of Troy in the NCAA Tournament…what did he have to say yesterday?

755

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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In one bit of non-basketball news…the NFL is trying to interfere with Bill’s FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR

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Speaking of the B1G…in looking at their draw…will we see several teams make a run or is disappointment ahead?

758

Purdue was dead to the world before the Big Ten Tournament, and then they won it all…can you trust them? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

759

What is the confidence that this Nebrasketball team will get the first ever NCAA Tournament win on Thursday?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

761

Without saying Troy….what double-digit seeds might make a run in the Dance?

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Oklahoma City, here we come: Nebrasketball lands a 4-seed vs. 13-seed Troy to begin action on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament

763

Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

764

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

765

Miami Ohio fell to UMASS yesterday afternoon

766

There’s one great reason why the country should be very envious of Nebrasketball right now

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Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

768

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

769

The postseason starts NOW for Nebrasketball…will they be one-and-done in Chicago or make a run through the weekend?

770

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Chuck Johnston (Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame)

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

773

Matt Rhule was at the podium yesterday for Husker football spring practice…what did we learn from the head coach?

774

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

775

A look around the rest of the country for conference tournaments shows some blowouts but teams also clinching bids to the Dance

776

The first FULL day of action in the B1G Tournament is finished…what were the big stories from Wednesday?

777

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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There was some news last night that emerged regarding Nebraska football

779

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

780

The B1G Tournament really gets rolling today with 4 games on the docket…will Bennett Stirtz use Sip as fuel?

781

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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Sip was able to get access to Nebraska Spring Practice today

783

The B1G awards are out and Nebrasketball had a nice haul…including a first-team All B1G player and Coach of the Year

784

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Quick update on Day of NFL Free Agency…what were the biggest signings and any big surprises?

786

Robin Washut (Husker Online)

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Does Oklahoma City have any idea how many Husker fans will be heading down there if that’s where the draw ends at? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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The Big Ten Tournament starts TODAY in Chicago…and Nebrasketball’s odds to win it aren’t as high as you’d think as a 2-seed

789

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Two more teams punched their tickets to the Big Dance last night, and 4 more will do so tonight in conference tournaments

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The Mayor is sticking around: Fred Hoiberg gets a contract extension through the 2031-32 season, and we’ll see if National Coach of the Year awards follow

792

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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Next week is a great week with the NCAA Tournament, but this week is awesome with more and more teams clinching automatic bids to the Big Dance by winning their conference tournaments

794

Now that the regular season is over---how confident are Nebrasketball fans feeling about a postseason run for this squad?

795

More from Spring Football…what else did Dana Holgorsen and Rob Aurich have to say? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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The Anthony Colandrea Kool-Aid seems to be getting pretty sweet in Spring Football Practice…are you drinking it?

797

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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Let’s look around the B1G at the other scores of the weekend and see how the dust has settled for B1G Tournament seeding…

799

Nebrasketball cliched a triple-buy in the B1G Tournament before they even played yesterday….did they still close with a much-needed win for momentum’s sake over Iowa to close out the regular season?

800

Quick update on Spring Football…who can we expect to hear from tomorrow and what do we want to know?

801

There’s no doubt that we are scoreboard watching this weekend in college basketball and the B1G…where could the most drama be?

802

Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

803

We Welcome our Friends from Pinnacle Bank in studio!

804

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

805

Let’s take a quick peek at last night’s B1G hoops games…did Michigan take care of business at Iowa?

806

Revenge is upon us---one more game for Nebrasketball on Sunday as Iowa comes to town with LOTS on the line

807

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

808

Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)

809

It’s time for another edition of BIG TEN BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS!!!

810

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

811

We are smack dab in the middle of tax season, and college athletes appear above the law more than ever before

812

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

813

A quick look at last night’s B1G hoops games and what’s ahead for tonight…

814

Anthony Colandrea was at the podium yesterday ahead of Husker spring practice…what were the impressions from his first time with media and the other QBs?

815

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

816

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

817

We talk more about the Chad Baker-Mazara drama

818

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

819

For those just joining us again after a late night---a look at Nebrasketball/UCLA and how Nebraska’s B1G and NCAA seeding could be affected from it

820

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

821

Let’s take a look at last night’s other B1G hoops game and what’s on tap tonight in the league…

822

It was a LATE night for Nebrasketball on the West Coast…did they complete an impressive 2-0 road trip to California or fall to Mick Cronin and UCLA?

823

The Spillover

824

Nebraska Football is 1/3 of the way through Spring Ball... what are your concerns?

825

The NCAA Tournament in on the horizon, what are some of the things still to debate?

826

It is imperative that Nebraska makes it past the first round of the NCAA Tournament/Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels and Joe)

827

Nebraska Basketball has a chance to clinch the triple bye

828

Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

829

Nebraska Basketball looking back on this season so far

830

Idle Chit Chat (sponsored by 738 Ag)/ Nebraska Men's Basketball moves back up into the top 10

831

The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Canes)

832

We'll get to talk to Fred Hoiberg later today....

833

Nebraska Men's Basketball might have to find a way to start winning with this version of Rienk Mast

834

Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels and Joe) / Nebraska Diamond Report

835

Matt Rhule - spoke to the media on Saturday and shed some light on the role of head coaches at the combine

836

Song of the day (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewlers) / Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

837

Sam Hoiberg sat for the final 11:40 of the first half on Saturday, what does this team look like if they don't have Sam Hoiberg on their team?

838

Idle Chit Chat (Sponsored by 738 Ag)/ Nick just got back from the Nebraska vs USC game on Saturday

839

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

840

The NFL Combine is underway…how much do the Breakers follow or is it dependent on Huskers who are there?

841

The B1G hoops season is winding down…what are the biggest games this weekend to watch for?

842

Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

843

Mick Cronin made a comment after UCLA defeated USC that seemed targeted....

844

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

845

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

846

Nebrasketball is on its way to the West Coast for 2 big road games…can they take care of business tomorrow to start on the right foot?

847

It’s time for another edition of BIG TEN BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS!!!

848

Brandon Aubrey wants $10 million per year (!!) as a kicker in free agency….is there reason to consider that?

849

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

850

Defense and special teams was the conversation yesterday ahead of Husker football spring practice…what did we learn?

851

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

852

A quick look at last night’s other B1G hoops games and what’s ahead for tonight…

853

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

854

Nebrasketball played Maryland last night at PBA…was it a comfortable win or are we concerned with 3 conference games to go?

855

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

856

More with Luke Gifford

857

Luke Gifford answers more questions and talks more on his time in the NFL

858

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

859

Former husker and pro bowler Luke Gifford joins the show!

860

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

861

Let’s take a look at last night’s B1G hoops games and what’s on tap tonight besides Nebraska…

862

It’s gameday for Nebrasketball with Maryland in town…and it’s NOT for certain that Jamarques Lawrence is out

863

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

864

Curt Cignetti is now tied for the highest-paid coach in the country, and no one should ever push back on that

865

Robin Washut (Husker Online)

866

Kirk Ferentz says he’s not thinking about retirement at all yet…how long can he coach for? / Good Luck Bill (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

867

Matt Rhule isn’t on CBS Sports’ list of coaches with the most pressure to win in 2026…but who is?

868

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

869

A quick look at the B1G shows 4 games tonight on the slate…are any of them worth watching, though?

870

Nebrasketball falls out of the Top 10 for the first time in 7 weeks…will they rise or fall from this number the rest of the season?

871

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

872

We hate to bring sadness to the end of the show, but a recent B1G football superstar passed away at just 25 years old this weekend

873

This weekend was a reminder that a LOT of movement is going to still happen in college basketball prior to March Madness…will Husker fans see that and remain calm?

874

Michigan lost to Duke in D.C. on Saturday and claimed no one in the B1G is as good as the Blue Devils defensively / Good Luck Bill (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

875

Nebrasketball gets back on track with a blowout win over a bad Penn State team…did it cost them missed time for Jamarques Lawrence, though?

876

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

877

We’ll get to more B1G games throughout the show, but what UCLA did in coming back to beat Illinois was sensational

878

Team USA captivates the nation in a 2-1 win over Canada in men’s hockey to clinch the gold medal, adding to a record amount of gold medals won by the country in any Winter Olympics

879

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

880

No, we didn’t forget there’s a basketball game tomorrow—Penn State comes to town at 1pm at PBA

881

Matt Rhule addressed media as well yesterday…what did he have to offer to kick off Spring Ball?

882

Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

883

Doug Ganz/Chris Lauer/Marlin Lyon/Adam Lenzen (Pinnacle Bank)

884

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

885

Dana Holgorsen addressed media as well…what did he have to say about Anthony Colandrea and the offense?

886

FOOTBALL!!!!! Welcome to Spring Football…where we heard from Rob Aurich for the first time…what did we learn?

887

It’s time for another edition of BIG TEN BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS!!!

888

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

889

An exciting year for Northern Illinois got pretty weird and uncomfortable yesterday with the departure of their head coach

890

How much of a conference’s season and team’s season purely depends on performance in the NCAA Tournament?

891

A quick look at last night’s B1G hoops games and what’s ahead for tonight…

892

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

893

Nebrasketball’s “toughness” wasn’t really questioned a ton in their 20-0 start to the year, but now has the last 6 games…what has changed?

894

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

895

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

896

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

897

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

898

Maybe next year won’t be so bad for Husker football? One national writer thinks much higher of Nebraska that most of the fanbase

899

How much did last night’s results in the B1G change the postseason picture and what about tonight’s games?

900

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

901

Michigan played at Purdue in a Top 10 matchup at Mackey Arena…did the Wolverines get another massive road win?

902

Nebrasketball played at Iowa last night…did they get a massive road win or is there now doubt about being a top 4 team in the conference?

903

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

904

Are captains overrated in sports or something that should be embraced? New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn’t believe in them

905

Robin Washut (Husker Online)

906

A lot of people were chirping at Jake yesterday about cuts made with the Dolphins, but he is unaffected / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

907

Yes, Nebraska plays tonight---but it’s a MASSIVE night in the B1G with plenty to be learned in other big games…

908

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

909

A quick update on yesterday’s Husker events….did the baseball team get to 4-0 or suffer their first loss?

910

It’s a BIG night for Nebrasketball….a trip to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Iowa is a tone-setter for how the regular season will finish for the Huskers

911

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

912

The B1G wants a 24-team playoff with no conference title games…is this really what the sport needs?

913

Nebrasketball heads to Iowa tomorrow vs. a Hawkeyes team that just got blasted at home by Purdue…should we expect a big road win?

914

7:35 – From fights on Valentine’s Day to popcorn stands on fire in the SEC…it was a bizarre Saturday in college basketball / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

915

Jerome Tang is out as Kansas State's men's basketball coach

916

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

917

We don’t want to brag or anything---but the Stool’s placement of Wisconsin over Michigan State in our power rankings last week looks prettttttttttty good right now

918

Nebrasketball overcomes a sluggish start and puts away Northwestern, 68-49, moving to 22-3 overall and 11-3 in conference play

919

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

920

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

921

Dave Hoppen (All-time leading scorer in Nebrasketball history)

922

Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

923

Trinidad Chambliss was granted an extra year of eligibility

924

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

925

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

926

It’s a big weekend for Husker sports, led by Nebrasketball’s home game vs. Northwestern…and the return of BASEBALL

927

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

928

The Pope gets what the Pope wants----there will be a college basketball game in ROME next year

929

It’s time for another edition of BIG TEN BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS!!!

930

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

931

There were two very upset coaches in college basketball last night....

932

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

933

A quick look at last night’s B1G hoops games and what’s ahead for tonight…

934

Don’t let your temporary Nebrasketball depression take you away from the potential awkwardness in late March with the Spring Game officially announced on March 28th

935

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

936

Bill Moos (Former Nebraska AD and author of ‘Crab Creek Chronicles’)

937

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

938

The upcoming slate for Nebrasketball gets a bit ‘lighter’ when looking at the teams on paper…will they make another run?

939

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

940

A quick look at last night’s other B1G hoops game and what’s ahead for tonight…

941

Nebrasketball hosted Purdue last night in a massive Top 15 matchup….did the Huskers get a big win to give them a chance to still win the conference?

942

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

943

Give us honesty, Breakers: are you watching the Winter Olympics right now or not?

944

Robin Washut (Husker Online)

945

CBS Sports took a quick look ahead to next year’s potential coaching cycle in college football and it could be crazy / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

946

Tomorrow we will have former Nebraska AD, Bill Moos on the show

947

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

948

A quick look at last night’s B1G hoops game and the other game on the docket tonight

949

It’s a BIG night at Pinnacle Bank Arena….Matt Painter and Purdue are in town for a 6pm tip-off and a massive game for both teams

950

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

951

A giant in FCS sports could be headed to the FBS level soon----is North Dakota State joining the Mountain West?

952

– For the first time in school history, it’s a legitimate question---who will have less losses….the 2025-26 Nebrasketball team or the 2026 Husker football team?

953

There were some really, REALLY good games in college basketball this weekend / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

954

Nebrasketball took care of business with an 80-68 win at Rutgers on Saturday…are fans breathing a little more freely now?

955

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

956

Nebraska football has a new safeties coach, and a quick shoutout to Husker softball on its opening weekend

957

It was Seahawks/Patriots last night in San Francisco for the Super Bowl…was it a memorable title game or one to be forgotten?

958

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

959

Sara Madsen (Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards)

960

– Nebrasketball takes to the road to face Rutgers tomorrow as they look to snap a 2-game losing skid…will they take care of business or are fans nervous?

961

Dr. Love (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

962

Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)

963

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

964

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

965

It’s officially Super Bowl weekend…beyond our party at Buffalo Wings and Rings, is the general public getting pumped up for the game?

966

There’s discussion about adding an 18 th game to the NFL season, and players are saying ‘not interested’….if they didn’t say that, would we keep seeing a longer and longer season?

967

8:45 – The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

968

Joe Flacco had some comments on the current state of football

969

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

970

Can a team make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament without a true superstar or is that overrated?

971

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

972

A quick look at last night’s B1G hoops games and what’s ahead for tonight…

973

Signing Day wasn’t overly busy in college football, but it did bring an addition to Nebraska football AND news of a departure from Matt Rhule’s staff

974

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

975

The Pro Bowl was played last night in Santa Clara….did anyone watch?

976

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

977

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

978

The College Football Playoff schedule was released yesterday...

979

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

980

A quick look at last night’s B1G hoops games and what’s ahead for tonight…

981

Brett Maher is Nebraska's new special teams coordinator

982

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

983

It is Super Bowl week, and the NFL continues to focus on global growth with more countries getting games for 2026

984

For the first time all season, it’s time for BIG TEN BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS!!!

985

If you thought Saturday’s Nebrasketball game at Rutgers would be an empty gym, think again / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

986

– If NFL Mock Drafts are any sign of where the talent is in college football, it’s another sign that the B1G is where it’s at

987

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

988

A quick look at tonight’s B1G hoops games…a good chance to scout out Rutgers

989

The AP Poll is out in college hoops…how far did Nebraska drop after 2 losses this week to Michigan and Illinois?

990

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

991

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

992

– CBS Sports graded third year coaches this weekend and gave Matt Rhule a ‘C’ for his performance so far as Husker head coach…is there an argument for worse than that or better?

993

Ty Simpson says his legacy would be tarnished if he had left Alabama instead of opting to go pro…is he right? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

994

As we consider the real possibility of Nebrasketball as a national championship contender, what’s the biggest issue they face in making a run?

995

CBS Sports lists 10 B1G games this year that will shape the college football playoff picture, and Nebraska isn’t part of any of them

996

Bill was not only at Nebrasketball on Sunday, but also in Omaha for the Creighton/UConn game on Saturday night…how was that experience?

997

Nebrasketball took on Illinois yesterday in a Top 10 matchup at PBA…did they get another big win after losing their first game of the year to Michigan?

998

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

999

Tonight is another MASSIVE game for the Michigan Wolverines…can they win in East Lansing?

1000

Scott Richey (The News-Gazette----Champaign, IL)