Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

-Nebraska Men's Basketball plays Providence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut tomorrow evening at 6 pm (Austin will be on postgame after the game) Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska wouldn't get stormed in Champaign, but who across the country might? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Are Husker fans holding their breath or are they able to sit back, relax and enjoy the show? -Are we already at the pint where just making bowl game again isn't enough for Husker fans? Will they be okay with a Music City Bowl appearance next year, or is it CFP or bust? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Shut up Sipple Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It's a Freaky Friday... what's on Bill's mind today for the MONSTER MATCHUPS? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What are Lee's picks for this weekend? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-NSAA State Volleyball happening now... championships are tomorrow! 6 classes crowning champions at the Devaney Center -NFR Pattern Barrel Race, Good Life Halfsy -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (Sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What does Sip have in mind today as he's on the ground in Champaign? Let's find out... -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as well Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-The Spillover Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska desperately needs a get-right game, is that what is in store for Friday night? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Illinois didn't play great football against Maryland but did enough to win... how did the Illini pull that one out? -Did the win over Oregon make up for the loss to Purdue in the eyes of the fanbase? Is Illinois where you expected record-wise? -How did Katin Houser look in his return from injury and what does he bring that other QBs on the roster don't? -How important is this game for Illinois sitting at 5 wins with UCLA, Iowa and Northwestern left on the schedule? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Shut Up Sipple Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-After three straight Big Ten championships, the SEC seems to be flexing its muscle again in football - what's gone into that? -SEC hoops seem to be back with a vengeance: what reasons would Garth give as to how the conference got so good so quickly? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Which of those two alums would you rather play for? As a booster, who would you trust more with your investment? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What's next on Rick's list of songs? Let's tune in to find out... Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Can a Friday night game at Illinois be a must win even in a season where the College Football Playoff is no longer a goal? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jake is out, Austin is in. What is on the table for Idle Chit Chat today? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip’s brother, Marty, joins us once again from Tallahassee---where Mike Norvell is no longer the head coach of Florida State. Did he see him at all the past few days since the firing, since they live in the same neighborhood? -Who does Marty want to see take over the Seminoles’ head coaching position? And how is Marty coping with the Huskers’ devastating losses? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’ve reached November and Nebraska is on a 3-game skid in games where the defense has played mostly outstanding….are we headed toward a tailspin or a month of redemption? -Matt Rhule briefly addressed Anthony Colandrea not speaking after the game on Monday….what did that decision tell you, if anything, for him to not talk to media on Saturday? -Speaking of Colandrea, he’s back next year after a deal announced last Friday…was he trying to do too much in the game on Saturday to validate that or how do you justify his performance and decision-making? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? -If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204 Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s defense has been excellent this year and not helped enough by the offense…and it happened once again in the loss to Washington. What did Aurich have to say about the final drive…the 4 th and 18 conversion AND the CB blitz? -Aurich addressed the defense’s psyche after 3 straight losses where they’ve played very well…how do they close out games and force more turnovers? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-November is here and that means it’s time for a weekly update in the CFP rankings…what does the top 5 look like and how does that compare to the AP poll? What is the B1G representation? -Who has the biggest chance to move up the polls in the next few weeks? And who might slip? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s offensive production has come to a screeching halt since the end of September---yardage has been respectable but not points, in which the Huskers have lost 3 straight games. What is the main issue per Holgorsen? -Anthony Colandrea had 3 picks vs. Washington, the final one a back-breaking pick-6 to fully blow the 4 th quarter apart and ball game. How does he respond vs. Illinois and what can change offensively? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebrasketball last night and also 2 college football games tonight….it’s MACTION TIME!!! Plus, GO VOTE Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-With Norvell’s departure, it’s now Florida State, NC State, and Maryland for openings in college football…how attractive is the Florida State job at the moment? -The ACC desperately needs Florida State to be good for the league’s sake…why can’t that happen? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Is this the week UCLA finally tops our power rankings? What a climb for Bob Chesney in year 1…how far do the Buckeyes drop after their loss to USC? -Also, Nebraska has to drop following a terrible loss to Washington….how low do they drop on our rankings? And Wisconsin… -Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more info Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Minshew Mania is BACK in a big way for the Cardinals…the Chargers might never win….and the Jaguars are terrifying… -No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheespred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s offensive output in October was 17 points vs. Indiana; 14 points at Oregon; and 10 points vs. Washington after a bye week -The defense kept the team in all of those games, but still resulted in losses. Anthony Colandrea is paid well to lead this team to wins which have been a problem in November….what needs to change in the gameplan to allow this offense to succeed? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Huskers entered last night’s game as 33.5 point favorites…and memories of last year’s 20-0 start may have come back in fans’ heads at some point…what did it look like at PBA? Big crowd or not? -Was Pryce Sandfort looking like an All-American? Did we get good Braden Frager or bad Braden Frager? More thoughts… Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule faced the media on Monday just days after Nebraska lost their third straight game, blowing 4 th quarter leads in all of them…was he taking blame this week or pointing blame? -Was there any addressing of why Anthony Colandrea opted to not talk to media on Saturday…and any comments on his announcement of return next season? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebrasketball vs. Le Moyne tonight, and Bears/Seahawks on Monday Night Football (7:15pm, ESPN)… Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ohio State’s loss to USC dropped them from 2 nd to 11 th , and things don’t look good for the Buckeyes after that loss… -Utah moves to 3 rd , UCLA up to 5 th , and we welcome Jason Eck and New Mexico into the polls at No. 22… Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Fans have been calling for someone to be fired—not sure who, but wanting some sort of change---and it seems unlikely that will happen. Dana Holgorsen’s offense has completely fallen apart in terms of scoring, and the defense plays great but can’t be perfect and has been asked to be -Your next 4 games are ALL winnable (Husker are 6.5 point favorites at Illinois), but the overwhelming sentiment from fans here is that they’ll continue to find incredible ways to lose football games….what exactly can happen to change the dynamic of the season? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Was Miami’s struggle with UNC a Headscratcher even though they won? How about Iowa’s dominance over Wisconsin? -For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call/text Nick today at (402) 421-9366 Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Fans were mostly excited to hear about Colandrea’s return announcement on Friday as they expected to see him and the Husker offense have success vs. Washington---and instead, he threw 3 INTs (one a game-sealing pick-6) and just tried to do too much all night -Rhule said last Monday that we wouldn’t see an announcement at Nebraska like we saw from Jesse Legree at Oregon State….was their pressure to have a big game by Colandrea instead of just doing whatever it took to win the game? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska opens its season tonight vs. Le Moyne at PBA (6:30pm, BTN+) as a 34.5 point favorite…it would really be nice to see them take care of business and not mess around vs. a lesser team -Exhibition season was a bit strange for Nebraska with a 1-2 record, but now things really count starting tonight….crowd expectation? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What did Rob Aurich say on Tuesday? “When we don’t beat ourselves, we’re pretty hard to beat.” The problem for Nebraska is….THEY ALWAYS BEAT THEMSELVES AND DID IT AGAIN -Nebraska dominated in yardage all game long and led 7-3 in the 4 th quarter with a 1 st and goal at the 5-yard line…only to have a delay of game (!!!!), and go backwards from there, leading to another missed field goal by Kyle Cunanan---surprise, surprise -Washington did what teams do against Nebraska---wait them out and beat them at the end. Anthony Colandrea was miserable, Dana Holgorsen’s playcalling was baffling, and the Huskers have no idea how to close out a football game. Welcome to Hell. Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Washington tomorrow and how the Breakers will deal with trick or treating… Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It won’t happen, but an Oregon storm over beating Northwestern would be epic….what are some real FSPs? -Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs, siding, gutters and more—that’s 402-806-9685. Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s easy to say for any given game it’s the “biggest game in the Matt Rhule era”…that phrase is uttered often and even in losses---he’s still here. Yes, it’s a massive game for setting the table for what is hopefully a very strong end to the year… -But it’s also more about what teams like Iowa did to Washington and the losses Nebraska has had. Washington has serious questions at QB and RB (and defense), and Nebraska has less concerns in general and is at home…can they land a punch early and have a decisive win? Couldn’t that set a tone for November…a comfortable win? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today for the MONSTER MATCH? -If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204 Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ohio State (-6’) vs. USC Indiana (-20’) vs. Minnesota Nebraska (-7’) vs. Washington -Chiefs (-1’) vs. Broncos Seahawks (-3) vs. Bears Iowa (-3’) vs. Wisconsin (Game of the Week) Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We will get to Lee Sterling’s picks next segment…but what does SchinDaddy have for us first? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What does Sip have in mind today as we enter Halloween weekend for Husker football? Let’s find out… -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as well Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-After a 5-0 start, bowl-eligibility is NOT the goal of the season---but it’s the next thing in line in terms of getting to your goals, which still could be a double-digit win season if Nebraska gets out of their own way (as Rob Aurich alluded to on Tuesday) -The Huskers enter as 7.5 point favorites…how concerned are the Breakers this morning about possibly losing to the Huskies? -And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Panthers/Packers tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…and 2 college football games….will the Stool watch? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy