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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Lori Wellman (Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach)
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Rob Aurich also spoke with media yesterday before practice….what was his assessment of his defense after a 56-7 win over Bowling Green?
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Computer Hardware)
Tonight is the night for Jon Rothstein’s “Happy Hour” in the Railyard….are the Breakers showing up?
Dana Holgorsen met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was his assessment of the offense after the Bowling Green game and thoughts on North Dakota on Saturday?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk---yes, THAT Marshall Faulk---was pretty miserable after a 77-6 loss to Houston
Week 3 Big Ten Football Power Rankings….how far does Oregon fall after a rough start to the season?
Jake’s NFL Week 1 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Nebraska is 8-for-8 so far in red zone appearances this season in regards to scoring TDs…is bad competition the biggest reason why or has something been resolved?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
It doesn’t matter where Jon Sumrall was born and raised---he’s all Florida Gators now and letting his family know that
Matt Rhule addressed media yesterday as the team looks ahead to North Dakota…what did we learn from the head coach?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
The new AP poll is out…and Texas sits on top…will they stay there for a while?
If you care at all about what Eddie George has to say, Nebraska will be a tough out this year…is Kool-Aid being consumed again?
Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
If we’ve learned anything so far through 2 weeks in the B1G---this could be a really weird year in the league
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Is 2026 Oregon trending toward 2025 Penn State? The Ducks look stunningly average through 2 games, this one a loss at Oklahoma State
Nebraska rolls to a massive halftime lead and routs Bowling Green with ease, 56-7….and the QB gets mostly rave reviews again
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
FSPs (sponsored by Super Saver)
Todd Walker (Bowling Green play-by-play broadcaster)…..@FalconsVoice
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)….3-1 record on picks last week
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
Bowling Green comes to town tomorrow to face Nebraska…will fans be disappointed if it’s not a blowout by halftime?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
The NCAA has established new replay protocol for timekeeping---and it would have given Western Michigan the win over Michigan
It’s time for our first edition of BIG TEN FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS…..where do things stand after Week 1?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Drama in Ann Arbor?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
Speaking of the NFL…tonight it’s Rams/49ers in Australia…and both teams had VERY different travel plans
The NFL season kicked off last night in Seattle…did the Seahawks protect home field with a win vs. the Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch?
NFL Football is here! - Raff's Good Take on Sports - September 9th, 2026
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
The new AP poll is out for college football ahead of Week 2….who had major drops and who is new to the poll?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Rob Aurich also spoke with media yesterday before practice….what was his assessment of his defense after a 49-21 win over Ohio?
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Computer Hardware)
Guess what is back TONIGHT??? The NFL regular season begins with a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl
Dana Holgorsen met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was his assessment of the offense after the Ohio game and thoughts on Anthony Colandrea’s performance?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
John Mabry & Jeff Pippitt (Lincoln Food Bank/Pinnacle Bank)
Matt Rhule met with media yesterday ahead of this week’s game vs. Bowling Green…what did he have to say after Week 1?
Michigan vs. Western Michigan fiasco
Sunday night marked the death of outdoor volleyball potentially / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Décor)
It wasn’t pretty for a while, but Nebraska pulls away from Ohio, 49-21, to start off the season 1-0
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Cody Schmick (Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Sideshow Spirits/Howler Haus)
Nebraska begins their season tomorrow vs. Ohio at Memorial Stadium…what does The Stool think this season will end up for the Huskers with their record?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
FSPs (sponsored by Super Saver)
Week 1 began last night in college football….did we have good drama in the Thursday night games of Week 1?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Doug Ganz/Dutch Bell (Lincoln City Library Foundation)
Marty Bannister (Ohio University Football Play-by-Play Announcer)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Timmy Chang was asked about pulling star QB, Micah Alejado in the 4th quarter down ten with a minute left
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
Nebraska volleyball played AT South Dakota State last night, in Brookings….does the Stool have any favorite moments of playing at small school venues?
What’s more likely for Nebraska this season----8 wins or 4 wins?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Media was invited to Memorial Stadium yesterday to see an update on construction and sample new food items…what were the reports?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Rob Aurich also spoke with media yesterday before practice….what’s his optimism level for his defense heading into the Ohio game?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
Things appear to be going well with UCLA athletics---except for the fact that their AD was fired THIS WEEK
Dana Holgorsen met with media yesterday ahead of practice…how does he feel about the offense heading into the first game of the season?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
There’s a new way to get to Husker football games this Fall---and it’s necessary with the traffic disaster of road construction
If we can’t learn a lot from the first 3 games of the season….what would inspire fans from those games?
Let’s ask Bill what we chatted about yesterday---should a college coaching staff have any say over what a high school player is doing at that level?/Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
More from Matt Rhule at the podium from yesterday
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
If you’re going to Memorial Stadium this Fall, you’ll have some new food items to try….which intrigue the Breakers the most?
Matt Rhule met with media yesterday ahead of Nebraska’s home opener vs. Ohio…what were the stories of the session?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Missouri is claiming a national championship from 1960 in college football and going all out to celebrate it
As college football continues to trend toward not allowing NFL players back into the NCAAs, Matt Rhule made another great point about it
Headscratchers (sponsored by Computer Hardware) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
As we await Nebraska’s home opener this weekend, let’s take a look back at the big games from Week Zero
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Husker volleyball started their season off in Las Vegas…did they take down No. 2 Texas on Sunday?
Husker football game week has arrived---and the lead story is about a player of their future, Trae Taylor, who ran 24 times in a win over Millard North
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
It’s just preseason---but Tua Tagovailoa returns to Miami tonight to face off against his former team
We mentioned TCU/North Carolina earlier…but what else is on the docket for Week 0 of college football?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
TCU and North Carolina kick off the season tomorrow in Dublin, Ireland…will Bill Belichick’s redemption tour start with success?
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
Husker volleyball began their season last night in Dallas at AT&T Stadium…did they come away 2-0?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
It’s been a great tenure for Tony Petitti as B1G commissioner and it’s going to last longer---he’s been extended
MARRRTTTTTYYYY PAAARRRRTTYYYYYY!! Let’s check in with Sip’s brother, Marty Sipple!
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Saturday’s Week Zero games start a stretch of 948 games in 149 days, the longest season in the history of college football…and the never-ending postseason is to blame
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
You know what else starts tonight? Nebraska volleyball, who will play Florida in front of a big crowd at AT&T Stadium in Dallas
TICKER TALK.... College Football returns tonight, but it will be missing something....
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
On3 gives a look at what starting QBs are being paid for this year in college football…is Anthony Colandrea really making more than USC’s Jayden Maiva?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Bret Bielema offers up a look at how Illinois is getting creative with the money gap to try and stay competitive with the more ‘monied’ teams in the league…is Nebraska doing that?
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
Manning Mania is upon us---and this time, we’re NOT talking about Arch
We heard from Nebraska’s offensive assistants yesterday and a few players on offense…what was the story of the day as we sit 10 days from kickoff?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Breaking News, as the Big Ten has issued a statement regarding NFL players who are looking to use their 5th year of eligibility
CBS Sports has done the Lord’s work---the ultimate ranking of the best college football weekends this upcoming season---which weekends are must-watch-all-day?
Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Forget Curt Cignetti for a moment---this year, it’s all about one coach when comparing to see if changes are needed in your program ASAP
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was caught doing WHAT in Ohio?!
No one is picking Nebraska as a sleeper this year nationally---and that’s (ideally) the perfect time to prove everyone wrong
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Week Zero has arrived in college football…should teams playing this week feel fortunate to or would they prefer to play in Week 1?
Browns head coach Todd Monken has the proper response to the concept of NFL players opting to go back to college
Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Troy Dannen made some controversial comments regarding Nebraska's NIL
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
An update on NFL preseason shows a good game from Emmett Johnson, and a 69-yard field goal
To no one’s surprise, Anthony Colandrea is officially Nebraska’s starting QB---what else did Matt Rhule say to media on Saturday?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
There is more to the Big 12 Monster Energy Sponsorship...
Pipe down, SEC: The Big Ten has a strength-of-schedule argument now (says USA Today’s Matt Hayes)
If you want to go to Bowling Green/Nebraska, a new deal came out that’s affordable for the whole family
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
An extension right before the season begins? Oklahoma must feel pretty good about the direction Brent Venables is taking the program
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank)
– A recent data compilation reminded Nebraska fans that the 4 th quarter has been a horrible place for them the past 5 years…how can they improve in the deciding quarter?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
There seems to be belief that Nebraska’s sellout streak will end this season…are we holding on that purely for an identity?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
Alabama and Tennessee are bringing back something that hasn’t happened since 1970---Better Times in College Football?!
Who is the most likely ‘surprise’ team this year in the Big Ten….both good and bad?
Roger Goodell says there’s “no doubt” that the NFL will have teams located outside the country in the future….does anyone want that?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Brett Maher, Corey Brown and Geep Wade met with media yesterday after practice…what’s the update on Nebraska’s o-line and special teams?
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
Nebraska football has a new radio analyst---former Husker Jay Moore is the new man for the job
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Sip and other media laid eyes on Husker football in practice for the second time this Fall…what stood out this time around?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Abandoning the NFL dream to pursue acting is a bold move, but it’s one that former Husker Ceyair Wright is doing
Special teams was vital to Nebraska’s success last year but it’s not being talked about at all this offseason and Fall camp…
It’s a tough time to be an Arizona Cardinals football fan---and they feel pretty cursed at the moment with injuries / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
The AP Poll is out for 2026…which Top 10 team is the most likely to fall out of the rankings?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
There was some talk about Jamarques Lawerence potentially coming back to Nebraska in 2026...
News broke yesterday that Nebraska running back, Tikey Hayes, has been dismissed from the program
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Doug Finch (Raptor Conservative Alliance)
What tier does Nebraska belong in for college football this season? ESPN says its not the worst place to be..
Senior Day….on the first game of the season? What is Ohio State doing? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
It’s officially a ‘Black Out’ for Nebraska/Washington on Halloween in Lincoln…in what is likely the most important game of the whole schedule
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
It appears Jayden Daniels and his camp probably shouldn’t have opened up their mouth about the jersey situation at LSU
Matt Rhule seemed optimistic following Nebraska’s first major scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday…what was he pleased about?
Cody Schmick
College basketball has embraced the power of preseason games…will that ever reach to college football?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
The Sporting News lists 1995 Nebraska as the best college football team in the history of the sport…do Breakers agree and is there a path to ever returning to dominance?
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
A cease-and-desist letter is rarely a good thing---especially when it’s delivered by a recent Heisman Trophy winner from your university
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
If your dream growing up was to own the Los Angeles Lakers, that will have to be shelved for the time being
Just how much money are players making at each position in college football? ESPN research has some ideas…
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
What excites Breakers this year about this Husker football team?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
In a profession where ‘coach speak’ is too often prevalent, Bears head coach Ben Johnson provides some fresh fodder to discuss
Nebraska’s football brand continues to be mocked nationally---can it ever become personal for the staff and team to overcome expectations?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
24 hours of college basketball in one day sounds fun until you consider games at midnight, 3am and 6am….it’s happening!
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Rob Aurich says he sees ‘tremendous’ progress from Nebraska’s defensive line…what else did we hear from the new defensive coordinator?
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
Some rule changes are in play ahead of the new football season including an update on targeting and…a Fair Catch Kick?
Sip and other media laid eyes on Husker football in practice for the first time this Fall…what resonated with the crowd?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Are FCS vs. FBS upsets a thing of the past? Nebraska shows up as one of the possible upsets this season…
Is Texas Tech truly the villain of college football as we enter into the upcoming season?
Arkansas is going to extreme lengths to try and change the culture of their turnover issues / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Sip (and other members of media) will have 20-30 minutes today to lay eyes on Husker football practice…what should he be looking for?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
ESPN wants a 16-team playoff which is actually essentially a 20-team playoff in college football..
The hype train is rolling----we officially have a Anthony Colandrea comparison to Johnny Manziel as Fall camp rolls on
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
It’s too late to take it back, but he tried to----new Purdue AD Tommy McClelland tried to walk back his comments about Indiana
One college football analyst assessed the B1G in tiers this weekend, and put Nebraska in the same tier as Iowa---are Husker fans OK with their placement?
ESPN says Nebraska football’s villain that still bothers the program is Miami…are they sure it’s not Texas? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
National media is starting to agree that Nebraska might truly be better off without Dylan Raiola for success this season
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Geep Wade has done a nice job assembling an offensive line ahead of his first season at Nebraska…but man, is he a bad singer
Matt Rhule addressed media ahead of Fan Day on Saturday…what did we learn about the first week of Fall Camp?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
ESPN ranked the top 10 villains in the history of college football yesterday…what are Nebraska’s top villains?
Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Bill Belichick announced his son, Steve---the defensive coordinator—is on medical leave from the program…what does Fall camp look like for that program?
Return of the running back in the NFL? Several new contracts indicate good times in the backfield
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
NFL Football returned last night in Canton, Ohio….how did the product look to those who watched?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
As expected, whenever Dylan Raiola says something about Nebraska, people pay attention---even if they probably shouldn’t care
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
ESPN sees Nebraska has having the easiest non-conference schedule in the entire country this year…take your tough schedule complaints elsewhere
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
It’s a great day in the world because NFL Football returns…TONIGHT…Hall of Fame Game in Canton
Nebraska didn’t have the success it thought it did under Adrian Martinez as a mobile QB…why should things be better with Anthony Colandrea as a similar player?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Stripping a program down in a reset isn’t unheard of…but all the way down to the broadcast team?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
As you ponder what type of season Nebraska can have in 2026—the Coaches Poll indicates they could have 5 chances to beat ranked teams
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
David Braun as the worst coach in the B1G? Say it ain’t so, CBS Sports…
Husker Football Fall Camp starts TODAY…what did we learn from the players yesterday in their pre-camp press conference?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Recapping Phil Steele’s appearance and looking ahead to the final day before Fall camp begins in Lincoln…
Phil Steele (College Football Magazine Preview)
You want camp battles? There are 2 places where it’s a battle for sure for Nebraska / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
So you’re saying there’s a chance…Polymarket assesses each Big Ten’s teams chances of winning the conference title in 2026
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
You know who has serious expectations once again? Nebraska volleyball, where anything but a national championship is a disappointment
Sip wonders if Dana Holgorsen can scratch his ‘elusive itch’ for Nebraska’s offense…how can he do so?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
A path to the return of Jamarques Lawrence was opened on Friday…will Nebrasketball get him back for next season?
Are we in an era where what is truly most important about a new coaching hire is what players he can bring with?
Now that the Stool is all back together---we must all address Curt Cignetti’s appearance from Big Ten Media Days / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Matt Rhule laid out in clear terms the importance for Nebraska to improve in the red zone both offensively and defensively…how exactly can that be improved?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Speaking of Fall camp---Matt Rhule also addressed the running back battle that will ensue this upcoming month
Welcome to the start of Fall Camp for Husker football, where the theme from B1G Media Days is “no excuses”
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Jeff Pippitt (Pinnacle Bank)
B1G vs. the SEC: Who is the deeper conference and who is the best?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Matt Rhule gave an interesting answer when asked about Nebraska OC, Dana Holgorsen, yesterday...
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
Big Ten Media Days Continued....
“We didn’t come here to go 7-6;” Matt Rhule takes the podium to wrap up things in Chicago for Big Ten Media Days
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
What are we going to do when Curt Cignetti walks by this morning?
What coaches are you most looking forward to hearing from today?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Matt Rhule kicks off Day 3 of B1G Media Days at the podium at 11:30am…what do we expect to hear from him?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
Football is ALL the way back with a fight on Day 1 of Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp
B1G Media Days wraps up today in Chicago…what did we learn in Day 2 yesterday?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Good news, Nebrasketball fans---the season ticket reseating process is getting kicked down the road
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
More and more jersey patches are showing up on uniforms…what kind of price can it all get to?
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
More from Big Ten Media Days!
We review day 1 at Big Ten Media Days!
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
The Ruud family was important in the history of Nebraska football, and now they have a namesake with the program
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?
Speaking of Big Ten Media Days---why, exactly, is this event being held in Chicago THIS year? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Lindy’s magazine has a thoughts on Nebraska’s top 5 pro prospects….do we agree?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Nebrasketball is heading to Grand Island for an exhibition game vs. an old rival…will the Stool make the trip?
Welcome to Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days from Chicago….what are we looking forward to hearing on Day 1?
The Big Ten's preseason rankings are out
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
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)
Nick Saban says the conference with the national champion isn’t always the best conference…SEC bias or legitimacy to the argument?
LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia for his final 2 years of his career….will he fizzle out or continue to be elite?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
It’s good to be Warde….well, kind of: a solid settlement is in place for Michigan’s AD out the door
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?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Cody Schmick (Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Sideshow Spirits/Howler Haus)
What’s the cost of elite 5-star players coming out of high school? On3 has a report on some figures…
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
An earlier national championship remains the goal as part of the Protect College Sports Act…but is it feasible?
If you’ve wanted another reason to make the trek to San Antonio, you have one through Husker athletics
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
Lane Kiffin isn’t on social media anymore and stole the show as expected yesterday to help wrap up SEC Media Days
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank)
How sacred is a stadium’s name in today’s day and age when money means everything?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Fall camp is just 2 weeks away for Husker football….what are the 3 biggest concerns heading into it all?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
SEC Media Days Part 2:
SEC Media Days wraps up today in Tampa…what did we learn in Day 3 yesterday?
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
We all love Cam Skattebo, but he might want to slow his roll as we get closer to the NFL season
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Nebraska’s ESPN FPI Index favors a 5-0 start…but the chances for wins the rest of the season are pretty bleak
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
SEC Media Days wrapped up its second day yesterday…what were the storylines from the teams?
Iowa has 14 All-Americans since the CFP era began....
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
We don’t talk a lot about track and field on this show---but something remarkable happened this weekend
It’s time for Nebraska football to stop being complete buffoons when games get to overtime---the stats are ridiculous
More Hot Seat Discussion / Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
HOT SEAT ALERT---what college football coaches have their backs against the wall in 2026?
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Can a young person fall in love with college football anymore like we did growing up?
SEC Media Days kicked off yesterday in Tampa…what did learn on Day 1 from Greg Sankey and 4 schools speaking?
The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)
Breaking News as Michigan AD, Warde Manuel is expected to step down
Shut Up Sipple w/ Nate Lashley! (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Nate Lashley (PGA Tour golfer) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
We get ready to host PGA Tour Golfer Nate Lashley
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Pat Narduzzi put on the full armor of the ACC with a ludicrous take about the B1G at ACC Media Days
For a slow sports month—yesterday was pretty dang interesting with the British Open wrapping up and a World Cup Champion crowned
The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)
Virginia Tech and James Franklin look to make some noise in the ACC in 2026
We dive deeper into Fred Hoiberg's interview with Jon Rothstein
Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Fred Hoiberg appeared on Jon Rothstein's podcast....
Song of the Day (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)
Aging Gracefully (Sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
What were some of the notable ESPYS results?
The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)
We delve into the NBA Summer League
Adam Silver had to step in for a suspension of a player in the WNBA
Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Bill's Thrills (Sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
SMU is unveiling the Kevin Jennings Recovery Center, a new performance space made possible through donors....
Rick Hamann's Song of the Day (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)
MORE ACC MEDIA DAYS
ACC implements new tiebreaker policy for football title game
The Spillover (Sponsored by Raising Cane's)
Jake calls in from Des Moines
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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Nebraska added running back, Tikey Hayes yesterday...
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Two Breakers came to the studio and brought donuts!
IDLE CHIT CHAT (Sponsored by 738 Ag)
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What’s going to happen to Warde Manuel at Michigan?
If Nebraska fans could guarantee a win over Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon or Iowa this season---which game do you choose and why?
– 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)
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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More volleyball season ticket discussion
Nebraska athletics seems to be having issues figuring out ticket dilemmas in sports recently…what can be done?
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What college football teams might regress in 2026? FanDuel’s odds have some thoughts on that…
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?
The World Cup has reached the semifinals…Sip and Bill have an update on what they saw / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
It was reported this weekend that Michigan AD, Warde Manuel's, position is in jeoprady....
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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
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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Luke Gifford (Part 4)
Luke Gifford (Part 3)
Luke Gifford (Part Two) /Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe
Luke Gifford (Former Husker/current San Francisco 49ers LB)
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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We love Phil Steele but his conference predictions for the Big Ten are lacking some PUNCH with ties galore…including at the top
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Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)
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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Let’s be optimistic here for a second---is there a path to 10 wins for Nebraska in 2026?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
A great season gets a nice reward---Rhonda Revelle has her contract extended through 2031 for Husker Softball
Big 12 Media Days are a wrap…what did we learn in the final day from Frisco?
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The best WR group in the country might not be at Ohio State or Texas….but how about INDIANA?!
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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On3 doesn’t think Anthony Colandrea is a Top 10 QB in the B1G…will he prove them wrong?
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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
– Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days is complete….what were the highlights from the first day from Frisco?
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If you’re stressed out in Lincoln, you’re apparently unlike the rest of the community per a recent study
How much of Nebraska’s potential success in 2026 relies on Anthony Colandrea’s ability to run the football?
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)
In honor of Big 12 Media Days starting today…what are the main topics to be addressed in Frisco?
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4 Star WR, Khalil Taylor, commits to Nebraska yesterday
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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A German tennis player went full Jake Sorensen at Wimbledon---that’s something that nobody wants to see
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
– 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)
Journey is performing tonight in Lincoln
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The 4 th of July is over, but patriotism continues---USA plays Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 in the World Cup
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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A great season gets a nice reward---Will Bolt has his contract extended through 2032 for Husker Baseball
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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Former Nebraska DL Coach Rick Kaczenski
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
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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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MORE GUESTS FOR SIP'S BDAY!!!
We continue to address Sip's birthday as two special guests calls in
Governor Pillen joins the show!
Rhonda Revelle and Mark Manning call in for Sip's Birthday!
RICK HAMANN'S SONG OF THE DAY
Carson Schott joins us in studio to celebrate Sip's birthday!!!
It's Sip's Birthday... and the US takes down Bosnia for their first knockout win since 2002
Garth Glissman (Part 3)
Garth Glissman: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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Garth Glissman (SEC Associate Commissioner): Part 1
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?
Wisconsin is reportedly set to hire Shawn Eichorst as their new athletic director…what on God’s green Earth is going on?
The flash of the portal is enticing, but sometimes fails miserably before a game is even played---as seen by a situation at Tennessee
Fred Hoiberg was at the podium yesterday for a summer update on Nebrasketball…what did Sip learn at the press conference?
Athlon Sports put out their All-B1G list and the first team has just one Husker / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Be thankful for Texas/Ohio State this year because beyond that---the non-conference slate has hit ‘rock bottom’ in the Big 10
Cole Swindell is set to perform at Memorial Stadium AFTER the North Dakota game this season...
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Nebraska Running Back, Mekhi Nelson, was arrested yesterday in Key West....
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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
How much emphasis should be put this season on the month of November for Nebraska football?
CBS Sports listed 10 ‘guarantees’ for the College Football Playoff this season….do we agree with their assessment?
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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?
James Franklin says he left Penn State better than he found it…and he’s not wrong / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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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Brian Kelly is going to be a broadcaster and broadcast Mountain West games...
CBS Sports lists 8 teams struggling on the 2027 recruiting trail... does it really matter in the Transfer Portal Era?
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Chris Reha
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Jason Doliver
Live From Pender... update from downtown on the stage.. (Sponsored by 738 Ag)
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USA Soccer plays tonight---LATE NIGHT---vs. Turkey at 9pm in the World Cup….will Lincoln be buzzing?
Which college football programs are set to dominate the back half of the decade?
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Will Memorial Stadium ever be a tough place for road teams to win in again?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
Justin Evans, Andrew Marshall and Luke Lindenmeyer are Nebraska’s representatives at B1G Media Days next month…
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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While you were watching the Giannis news and NBA Draft news, something bizarre happened yesterday in the league
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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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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Have you ever imagined playing golf at Memorial Stadium? Yeah, us neither---but now you’ll be able to
Round 1 of the NBA Draft was last night...any surprises?
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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
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
Take THAT, Iowa---Nebraska beats out the Hawkeyes for in-state OL Barrett Kitrell / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Nebraska’s defensive line is quite possibly the most important group to ‘overachieve’ in 2026…can they do so?
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The College World Series ended last night…did North Carolina/Oklahoma deliver a dramatic ending?
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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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?
What are the Top 5 games ahead in the 2026 B1G Football Season? ESPN’s Bill Connelly has his thoughts
Which previously heralded college football players will boom or bust in 2026? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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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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?
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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Nebraska Football has the 4th toughest schedulde in the nation... is this unfortunate or an opportunity?
We look again at Ari Wasserman's Big Ten Coaching Rankings
We Welcome Pete Ferguson in studio
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What old rival would you like to see Nebraska play in the regular season?
SONG OF THE DAY
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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 Bears' move to Indiana is now iminent
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What is the outlook for Husker Football this season?
Nebraska's Pinnacle Bank Arena Re-Seat was formally announced yesterday...
SONG OF THE DAY (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)
The Brendan Sorsby Saga Continues
A bit of a different show today for the breakers
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Are you really a bust if you’re not a first round draft pick and disappoint?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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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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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?
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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Does Nebraska have a top 5 DB in the B1G? Husker Online’s recent rankings say yes indeed…
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
Are you really a bust if you’re not a first round draft pick and disappoint? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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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The World Cup delivered an incredible result yesterday….an island you’ve never heard of tied with Spain
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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If there was ever a championship parade to be at, it might be the Knicks’ title parade on Thursday in Manhattan
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?
The College World Series is through 3 full days…an update on the bracket / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
If the Knicks can, anyone can right?
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Banana Ball filled Memorial Stadium on Saturday…with pretty much 100% approval from the fans
This is not an NBA show, BUT----the Knicks winning the NBA Championship has to give the most downtrodden fanbases hope for the future
There’s stadium upgrades—and then there’s what Florida is planning at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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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Over/Unders are out for B1G teams for the 2026 college football season…can Nebraska go over their 6.5 wins projection?
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
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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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Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)
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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Tonight is the start of something never seen before in Lincoln, Nebraska---Banana Ball—as Omaha prepares for the College World Series to start
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
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
The New York Knicks come back from 29 down to prevail in game 4 of the NBA Finals
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Did Nebrasketball’s success this year make you more interested in the NBA Draft because you know more names?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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On3’s Ari Wasserman did his B1G Power Rankings yesterday…where does Nebraska stack up?
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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
If you were hoping for a great non-conference slate for Nebrasketball after an epic season, prepare for disappointment
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Who’s on the hot seat entering 2026 in college football? Mike Farrell lists a few names…
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?
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)
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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We continue with the Brendan Sorsby situation
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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Game 3 of the NBA Finals is tonight at Madison Square Garden….Knicks fans are salivating about a possible sweep
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?
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)
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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Keeping all-time greats around the program is usually a good idea---and that’s exactly what Nebraska softball is doing with Jordy Frahm
A flurry of commits highlights the weekend for Nebraska football as June gets off to a great start in recruiting
Cody Schmick (Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Sideshow Spirits/Howler Haus)
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Sip was at camps yesterday on Nebraska's campus
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Schedule Breaking News out of Pender
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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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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Fred Hoiberg dropped a line that we usually would make fun of regarding a player….but in this case, it’s probably spot on
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?
Nick Saban had some interesting comments in front of his US Senate hearing yesterday
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
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
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 NBA Finals start tonight in San Antonio…are Breakers watching Knicks/Spurs or out on the NBA?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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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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EA Sports’ College Football cover usually showcases the expected stars of the season ahead…did they get it right for 2027?
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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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
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
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)
A headline from On3 brings us back to (kind of) better times---would a return to the BCS be better for picking playoff teams?
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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
CBS Sports looked at the toughest 3-game stretches in college football in 2026, and there are some that will make you cringe
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A 12-year-old got kicked out of an MLB game for simply having a little misunderstanding about a game of catch
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
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)
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
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Husker softball’s season is also over, and it’s perfectly acceptable to blame Producer Connor for the loss
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
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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?
Steve Sarkisian made some comments earlier this month, Joey McGuire responded
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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
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
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Husker Softball played Arkansas last night to start off their Women’s College World Series…did they stay in the Winner’s Bracket?
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Adrianne Poppe - CEDARS
A poll ranked all of the power 4 coaches in America....
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Jim Blue (Cedars): Part 1
Rich Rodriguez says leaving West Virginia for Michigan was a mistake…how do you turn down a big job opportunity?
It’s GAMEDAY for Husker Softball in the Women’s College World Series…assuming the weather cooperates
Welcome to Give to Lincoln Day at Cedars---where we are giving YOU kickoff times for games this Fall
Lance Harvell (Nebraska Baseball Assistant Coach)
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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Jim Blue (Cedars) and Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank)
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Which of these facts about the upcoming 2026 football season are the most surprising?
Which of these facts about the upcoming 2026 football season are the most surprising?
ESPN unveiled their QB tiers yesterday for college football QBs…where does Anthony Colandrea stack up with the rest?
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Geep Wade is on fire in recruiting, landing ANOTHER 4-star lineman for the 2027 class in Timi Aliu
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
Reaction to Rhonda Revelle interview / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska Softball Head Coach)
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Husker softball gets it done with 2 impressive wins vs. Oklahoma State…this team can absolutely win the national title
The epic spring season continues---Lincoln has its first regional since 2008, starting Friday at Haymarket Park
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Will Wade is already causing problems at LSU in recruiting and is getting bashed by his fellow SEC coaches
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
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If 2026 has taught us anything regarding Husker athletics---it’s that the element of surprise is still alive and well
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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?
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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
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
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Has the college football transfer portal killed QB competitions?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
You know what will help with fan patience? Good recruiting, and Nebraska got a nice 2027 commitment yesterday
Troy Dannen is preaching patience to the Husker fanbase on Matt Rhule at the B1G Spring Meetings…will they listen?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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There's another interesting stat regarding Nebraska's success (or lack thereof) in the last two decades
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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?
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Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard thinks the B1G and SEC should just go do their own damn thing
Husker Baseball cleaned up on the conference awards that were announced yesterday…..lots of ammunition for a potential postseason run ahead
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Rhonda Revelle: Part 2
Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska Softball Coach): Part 1
Big Ten Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2026/Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
We are in the offseason, and it's time for some publications to put out articles that will generate more clicks
Jake's Takes (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
Nebraska baseball’s attendance numbers are out from the season and it makes you wonder how a regional would look here
CBS Sports says that despite Husker fans being down at the moment, Nebraska football is still on an upward trajectory under Matt Rhule
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The Ol’ Ball Coach is still popular as ever…and walking out with headliners at major concerts
On3’s Andy Staples listed the Top 10 storylines that matter the most in 2026…which ones stand out to The Stool?
On3’s Andy Staples listed the Top 10 storylines that matter the most in 2026…which ones stand out to The Stool?
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)
Nebraska Baseball is seemingly squared up for a regional host
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– 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
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
The NFL schedule release is out for the 2026-27 season…beyond the international games, what stands out?
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
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CBS Sports put out their first ranking of all 138 FBS teams out this week…where does Nebraska stack up?
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
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Nebraska baseball started their series with Minnesota yesterday and Husker softball starts their NCAA Tournament this evening…things are getting real on the diamond
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Husker baseball starts a 3-game series tonight at Minnesota to wrap up its regular season…do they need to sweep?
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The B1G now has the support from both the Big 12 and ACC on a 24-team playoff….will the SEC give in?
There were some new things discovered regarding Matt Rhule's Nebraska extension
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
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
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?
Rhonda Revelle (Husker Softball Head Coach)
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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Some financial data about Nebraska’s rev share/NIL brings questions about if fans are being fair enough to Matt Rhule…
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Jake saw an interesting question posed yesterday about a preference of which game you would go to if you had the chance…
Nebraska baseball went to Omaha last night to take on Creighton…did they finish off a season sweep of the Jays?
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New Rankings have come out in College Baseball, and Nebraska's positioning is favorable in the regional discussion
More B1G Overreactions from CBS Sports
How did Nebraska’s offseason stack up with other B1G teams? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Is Nebraska better off without Dylan Raiola? That’s just one of several B1G overreactions to discuss post-spring…
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Things that make you go “hmmm”…..a member of last season’s Nebrasketball team is going to….Arizona?!
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
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An article about which teams could have used the Spring portal the most lists an interesting stat about Iowa
Rising City, Nebraska - the pinnacle of civilization
– 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)
A message from Jim from CEDARS (Give to Lincoln Day)
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It seems like Nebraska always plays Illinois on Friday night, so why not do it again in 2026….in November
A great weekend on the diamond lands Husker softball the B1G Tournament Championship and Husker baseball a series win vs. Iowa
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It’s a big weekend for Nebraska baseball…..Iowa is in town for the final homestand of the season
It’s official---the NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams, with a full bracket reveal and press release yesterday
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Lance Leipold (Kansas Head Football Coach)
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Ohio State is reportedly in pursuit of 2027 Nebraska QB commit Trae Taylor
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– 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?
Kipp Kissinger (Long-time NCAA College Basketball Ref AND Nebraska Wesleyan Hall-of-Famer)/Shut Up Sipple (Sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
Dabo Swinney is still talking---and this time, it’s a shot (for some reason) at Notre Dame because they have money
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
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Lori Wellman (Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach)
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
If you’re a believer that returning production matters in college football, then Nebraska should be better than people think this year
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College football’s all-time leading passer hasn’t been on the ballot for the Hall of Fame and one coach wants the changed
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
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We brought up Dan Erickson last segment and the 2006 Texas A&M game
Breaking News: Nebraska Volleyball is set to play in an all new event featuring three other prominent volleyball brands
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says Emmett Johnson compares to LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
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?
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There was an interesting moment in an NHL press conference yesterday
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
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Money is good in the B1G as seen by $1.37 BILLION distributed to its 18 school members during fiscal year 2024-25
There was a lot of conversation about Sip's column this weekend...
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)
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
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More Derby Talk and We Have A Gift From Greg To Open
The Kentucky Derby was this weekend, what all went down?
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Jason Peter and Grant Wistrom: Part 3
Jason Peter and Grant Wistrom: Part 1
Former Huskers/NFL 1 st round picks Jason Peter and Grant Wistrom: Part 2
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
We want great matchups in college sports, and Duke is delivering that next year, thanks to lots of money and Amazon Prime
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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
Continued talk about the discontinuation of season tickets for Husker baseball for the NCAA Tournament
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Long-time Husker Baseball season ticket holder Paul Scheel sounds off on season tickets not being honored for the NCAA Tournament Regional
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
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
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?
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We’re not even to the end of April and 2 managers have already been fired in MLB…life comes at you fast
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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Nebrasketball’s transfer portal class might not blow you away, but it IS getting some attention from national writers..
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Husker baseball played Kansas State last night at Haymarket Park…did they continue their quest to host a regional?
The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams...
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One MLB team has seen enough before the end of April---firing its manager and 5 other members of the staff
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
2027 Husker commit Trae Taylor offers a look into how current NIL situations go…/ Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Wyatt Clark and Hayden Schultz (UNL Rodeo)
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Nebraska baseball hosts Kansas State tonight as they try to improve to 20-1 at home…
Texas Tech, we have a problem---Brendan Sorsby is taking an immediate and indefinite leave of absence due to a gambling addiction
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One MLB team has seen enough before the end of April---firing its manager and 5 other members of the staff
How do you prepare for an “uncapped world” when it comes to NIL, as Troy Dannen alluded to on Friday?
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)
Nebraska’s recruiting has been questioned for a long time, but a stat about drafted QBs is especially wild
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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
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
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Cody Schmick (Bierhaur/Kinkaider/Howler Haus/Sideshow Spirits)
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?
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It’s only April and we already have projections for Nebrasketball next year----and Husker fans would be ALL about this one
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For those who thought Kalen DeBoer was on a hot seat, think again….
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?
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Jason Peter cont.
Jason Peter joins the show
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
It’s only April and we already have projections for Nebrasketball next year----and Husker fans would be ALL about this one
Welcome to Day 1 of the NFL Draft…where we know Fernando Mendoza is going No. 1 overall and not much more after that
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Lincoln Riley believes USC has now entered its championship window…can the Trojans get back on top of college football?
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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– Nebraska fans have moved on from Scott Frost, but the story never dies about his time in Lincoln
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Husker baseball played at Kansas last night…did they get revenge from their loss at Haymarket Park?
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?
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You probably didn’t know about Stanford winning the men’s national gymnastics championship this weekend, but what it means will blow you away
The ‘Five for Five’ conversation is going to get really weird and interesting based on the timing of its approval…
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)
How does Emmett Johnson compare to Ameer Abdullah when it comes to NFL abilities?
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It’s a big night for Husker baseball as they head to Lawrence to seek revenge on Kansas…
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
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Indiana’s defensive coordinator had some words for Ty Simpson on Twitter this weekend…and he was right
CBS Sports’ bold predictions are out for the B1G, and they don’t have a strong outlook for Nebraska
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)
The ‘Big Red Rebuild’ plan was unveiled on Friday…what did Breakers think of the Memorial Stadium remake plans?
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Things FINALLY are moving for Nebrasketball in the portal, as 2 likely starters were added to the team since Friday
In front of packed crowds, Nebraska baseball made a STATEMENT with a series sweep of No. 12 USC
It’s a big weekend for Husker baseball….can they take the home series vs. USC?
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Ross Dellenger (Yahoo Sports – College Football Reporter)
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The portal in college basketball has been open, is there concern amongst the Nebrasketball fanbase?
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We’re all aware of rain and weather delays….but what about an ‘umpire sickness’ delay?
Connor Essegian is officially back, although we kind of already knew that, as portal news remains quiet
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Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)
Who do you believe more in: Kyle Whittingham at Michigan, or Matt Campbell at Penn State?
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One outlet believes Matt Rhule has the hottest seat in the B1G…is that really possible with his contract extension from last year?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
All does not appear well in the world of LIV Golf…is the tour about to come to a crashing halt?
Nebrasketball fans appear to be getting a bit impatient when it comes to news from the transfer portal…
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Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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In a year where most pundits are predicting Nebraska football to go 6-6….what is their truly ceiling and true floor?
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There was breaking news yesterday with Iowa football
Welcome to the era where everyone announces if they are coming back or going somewhere….in college basketball, at least
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The NFL could be headed to an 18-game season soon, and one of the reasons could cause fans a major eye-roll
Another look at the ranking of college QBs in the country ahead of 2026 and if Anthony Colandrea can rise above his current projection
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)
Don’t believe everything you hear about some schools having unlimited money, as seen by Oregon basketball
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Spring Games aren’t what they used to be, and now we know some numbers from others around the country
In a year where most pundits are predicting Nebraska football to go 6-6….what is their truly ceiling and true floor?
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Husker baseball had a big series at Oregon this weekend…did they win the rubber match yesterday for a happy flight home?
Ichiro Suzuki is an icon in Seattle sports history, but his statue ceremony didn’t go as planned
There is a change at Wisconsin as of yesterday/ Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Go pro or stay in school? An update on the NIL number top players are looking for to consider sticking around…
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The Masters wrapped up yesterday in Augusta, Georgia….did Rory McIlroy go back-to-back or did someone else claim the green jacket?
A target of Nebrasketball’s goes elsewhere as we get an transfer portal update to start the day…
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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
Nebraska Baseball gets ready for a crucial two weeks against Oregon and USC with a midweek game against Creighton next Tuesday
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CBS Sports ranked every power 4 QB in college football
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Nebraska Basketball gets their first commit of the transfer portal cycle in Belmont's Sam Orme
Idle Chit Chat (Sponsored by 738 Ag)
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FOX is buying back the 2026 B1G Championship game from NBC for $45-55 million…Gus Johnson has to be happy
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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Five years and nothing more could be coming for college sports eligibility---who pushes back on that?
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
Welcome to Masters Thursday…is there a buzz missing this year around the tournament?
The first major domino has fallen as Berke Buyuktencel has entered the transfer portal…is there a chance he comes back still?
Breaking News in the City of Lincoln
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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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Is the B1G’s dominance in sports this year more about coaching or money/NIL?
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Husker baseball took on Kansas last night….in a day full of cold games across the country
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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Michael Malone is the new man to lead North Carolina men’s basketball…will it work out for the Tar Heels?
2026 is off to a great start for Husker athletics…doesn’t that put some added pressure on football to get things going?
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)
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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Yaxel Lendeborg had one of the more interesting interviews of all time
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?
Baseball/Softball Update: 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
Fred Hoiberg is the AP National Coach of the Year... Will We See the Impact of that in the Transfer Portal?: April 6th
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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We have our own questions about season ticket sales at Nebraska, but it’s apparently getting real at Wisconsin
A billionaire and a conference commissioner are butting heads---the drama is HIGH in the Big 12 right now
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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
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
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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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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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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?
We welcome Brad Sturdy from Illiniguys on the show!
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
A city with just one professional sports team will have none in the year 2027---because of stadium renovations
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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More info on Tiger Woods’ arrest is out following another rollover crash last week
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
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Who had a better basketball season in 2025-26: Nebraska or Iowa?
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Husker baseball and softball took on Creighton last night in Omaha…did they come away victorious?
Emmett Johnson isn’t at Nebraska anymore, but are we feeling OK about the Huskers’ run game now?
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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
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?
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)
Nebraska football started their season last year with a neutral-site game….do you want that to happen again in the future?
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The power of Nebraska volleyball continues to grow---say hello to a match next year at WRIGLEY FIELD
How do you make a turnover-prone QB less of one? That’s the question for Anthony Colandrea
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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
Not everyone is terribly down on Nebraska Football as we head into the 2026 season…
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)
Interest seemed low, but it happened anyways---what did we learn from Nebraska’s Spring Game on Saturday?
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Nebraska fans probably want it to happen, but it’s hard to envision Ben McCollum leaving Iowa..right?
And then there were 4….Nebraska’s time in the NCAA Tournament is over, but we could see some excellent games next weekend
The Spillover
What are some of the intriguiging NCAA Tournament games tonight?
Ben McCollum has begun to draw Cignetti comparisons after taking this Iowa team to the Elite Eight
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Nebraska was unable to get it done and it very much stings, but there is optimism going forward
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Nebraska falls, but there are other events going on in sports today
A magical season comes to an end in Houston
It is GAMEDAY IN HOUSTON AT THE SWEET 16... what does this day mean to the state of Nebraska?
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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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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Who is the X Factor for Nebraska in victory and who for lowa if they were to win?
Ethan Petrik / Big Sky...former Early Break producer now covering the Hawkeyes...joins us in Houston
The Spillover final thouahts on NE/A
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Cody Schmick (Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Howler Haus)
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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David Eickholt (Hawkeye Insider – 247 Sports)
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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
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?
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Arizona is the up-to-date favorites to win the NCAA Tournament, and if they do---it will end a remarkable streak
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?
Jeff Smith: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
Jeff Smith (Nebraska Basketball Radio Analyst)
SONG OF THE DAY
It’s the end of an era in Omaha---Greg McDermott is retiring after 16 years with Creighton
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?
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In one bit of non-basketball news…Husker vibes remain high with softball, baseball and wrestling success
– 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
– 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)
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?
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