They say the most successful people start their mornings by making their bed... we think that&#39;s fine, but we also think the happiest people start their mornings with Jake Sorensen, Steve Sipple, and Bill Busch on Early Break! Join these three goofballs from 6-9am every weekday morning for the most upbeat and energetic morning show you&#39;ll ever experience. Grab a cup of coffee, turn up the volume, and imagine you&#39;re right alongside them in studio!!

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-Final thoughts on a bye weekend bonanza for Nebraska fans…what games do you look forward to watching the most? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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-Would Michigan storm if they beat Indiana? They did vs. Western Michigan…and what about Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech?-Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs, siding, gutters and more—that’s 402-806-9685. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

FSPs (sponsored by Caleb Harms/Schoen Roofing)

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-It’s Nebraska’s bye week, so let’s check in with the Buckeyes, who also are in their bye week---but in a world of confusion with JulianSayin out for (reportedly) the rest of the season. How are fans coping right now in Columbus?-True freshman QB Luke Fahey didn’t look very good in replacing the injured Sayin vs. Indiana, but then again---who would in thatsituation vs. that defense…is there belief he can come in and run the offense effectively? What about Tavien St. Clair?-Is there a Big Ten team that can win the national championship this year? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Spencer Holbrook (Ohio State football beat writer – Lettermen Row – On3)

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-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 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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

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-Texas (-3’) vs. Ole Miss Indiana (-7) vs. Michigan Iowa (-6’) vs. Minnesota-Jets (-5) vs. Dolphins Seahawks (-2’) vs. Chiefs Broncos (-4’) vs. Cardinals (Game of the Week) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)….2-3 record on picks last week

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-Food Truck Friday, Top Gun Cornhusker Classic, Haymarket Harvest Festival, and TEAMS Conference-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

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-What does Sip have in mind today as we enter the bye 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 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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-Nebraska and Washington both are off this weekend before the Huskies head to Lincoln for a Halloween night game at MemorialStadium. Nebraska has only practiced Wednesday and had a light workout yesterday...-Jedd Fisch said Washington’s bye week would be “Training Camp: The Sequel,” labeling it as a week of physical practices focused ontackling and continued development…will anything from either team’s approaches be evident next Saturday?-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling &amp;amp; Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Nebraska and Washington are handling the bye week in very different ways….is there a right or wrong choice?

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-Patriots/Bears tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…and 3 college football games….will the Stool watch? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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-McCarthy was traded to the Giants from the Vikings earlier in the season, and now will start for New York this weekend vs. the Texansafter he had a nice showing in a near comeback vs. the Saints last weekend-The Giants are on top of the struggling NFC East with a 3-2-1 record so there’s lots to play for this year…can McCarthy perform well? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Guess who the new starting QB is for the New York Giants…can JJ McCarthy revive his career in the Big Apple?

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-When the playoff expands to 24 teams, it will do a couple of things---make it easier to make the playoff; kill the bowl season; and,make it easier for colleges to fire their coaches—depending on buyout situation-We can complain all we want about the expansion to 24 teams, but it’s happening…is there any reason why Nebraska shouldn’t be init every few years or what will the expectation be? How long can you wait to actually be in it and win a game and advance? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The 24-team playoff gives Nebraska a better chance of winning a national championship…but doesn’t it make it easier to move on from a coach, too?

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-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today?-Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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-On3 did a nice piece on Jake Dickert’s success with the Demon Deacons, pointing out that they are 6-1 so far this year (after winning 9games the previous year)…despite having one of the lowest reported payrolls for players in college football ($13 million)…and they justbeat Louisville whose payroll is reported to be around $25 million-Dickert has built his roster predominantly through the portal, identifying undervalued or underused talent---including Gio Lopez, whohas been outstanding this year after a rough year at North Carolina. We all get fixated on money, money, money----why don’t we focusmore on actual evaluation of players without needing all the money in the world? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Money is obviously incredibly helpful to win in college football, but schools like Wake Forest are proving Moneyball can work

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-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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

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-Mora&#39;s DC was asked about Mora&#39;s comments from last week, and not only admitted that he is sleeping in the office, but that his entire family Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jim Mora Jr. said his DC is sleeping in the office, well now there is even more to the story...

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-To absolutely no one’s surprise, Mike Locksley is no longer that head coach at Maryland---we all thought he’d probably be out onSunday or Monday following the loss to Rutgers, but he was fired on a Wednesday morning of a bye week-The Maryland Fade had become a staple of the show, and maybe with a new coach it won’t be that way anymore---Locksley ends histenure with the Terps with a 39-54 record---and what really hurts is ending last season on an 8-game losing streak and bringing himback, while Bob Chesney at nearby James Madison went across the country to have immediate success at UCLA…could have been theguy at Maryland! The interim head coach is Aazaar Abdul-Rahim for the rest of the year…Locksley is owed $9.75 million. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The first coaching domino has fallen….and it’s well past time: Mike Locksley is out with the Terrapins….RIP to the Maryland Fade

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-The NBA started yesterday…will The Stool follow it at all this year? Also, any anger about Nebrasketball not being in AP Top 25? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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-This Saturday, 4-2 FAU hosts 1-6 Rice, and you can probably be drunk for only $20!-During the game, fans can enjoy $3 draft beers during pregame and 1Q; $2 draft beer during 2Q and halftime; and $1 draft beerduring the 3 rd quarter….compared to one beer at Memorial Stadium costing $12! What a deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Want a cheap buzz this weekend? Make the trip to Florida for Rice/FAU on Saturday for a beer drinkers dream

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-Most people would have been fine with 5-2 ahead of Nebraska’s bye week before the season, yet the commentary is so negative rightnow following 2 straight losses to Indiana and Oregon…where does Sean stand on things through 7 games?-It was about the worst situation a Husker fan could dream with Dylan Raiola coming off the bench to lead 2 scoring drives and beatNebraska this past weekend in Eugene…where does that stand in a long list of gut punches for the program?-Matt Rhule announced several injuries on Monday from the Oregon game…which one will be the toughest to overcome? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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-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 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lincoln's Ticket to Sports

They say the most successful people start their mornings by making their bed... we think that's fine, but we also think the happiest people start their mornings with Jake Sorensen, Steve Sipple, and Bill Busch on Early Break! Join these three goofballs from 6-8am every weekday morning for the most upbeat and energetic morning show you'll ever experience. Grab a cup of coffee, turn up the volume, and imagine you're right alongside them in studio!!

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

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