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 6-8am 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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-What’s on the grill tomorrow for the 4th of July? Charcoal like Bill or regular gas grill?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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 w/ Raff & AD (sponsored by Computer Hardware)

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-It’s a “Them’s Fightin’ Words” Wednesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Contact Dirk, Scot &amp; Ty at MidPlains Advisors to plan your financial future today—(402) 730-7387Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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 MidPlains Advisors) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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-Ryan Day is ranked first in the rankings, ahead of Oregon’s Dan Lanning…and then it goes to Lincoln Riley at USC, followed by James Franklin, Luke Fickell, Kirk Ferentz, Jonathan Smith, and then Matt Rhule-Regarding Riley…is he still a coach that should be ranked that highly? This seems like an important year-Also, Nebrasketball players hit the podium yesterday, and Juwan Gary says the team will “shock the world” again this year…can you really shock the world twice?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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>

CBS Sports put out their B1G coaching rankings…can we really still have Lincoln Riley in the Top 3?

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-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake &amp; Bill to <a href="mailto:earlybreak937@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">earlybreak937@gmail.com</a> or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): &#39;America The Beautiful&#39; - Ray Charles (1972)Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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>

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)

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-Brian Tapu committed to Oregon State, only to switch to Nebraska a few days later…what happened there and what’s the significance of his commitment?-Nebraska landed 2025 athlete Jeremiah Jones from Murray, Kentucky…he didn’t have a ton of big offers outside of Louisville…is this another example of an under-the-radar prospect that they’re early on?-Millard South 4-star TE Chase Loftin committed to Florida State…did Nebraska think they were going to land him or not?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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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-Tomorrow is the 4th of July, and summer flies by every year after that---and now it seems that things are moving even faster than ever, as Big 12 Media Days are next week at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas on Tuesday and Wednesday-Utah is the favorite to win the Big 12, just ahead of Kansas State---then Oklahoma State, Kansas and Arizona…traditionalists who are already having a rough time accepting changes might not like seeing a new face to the league winning it, but it could happen in the B1G, too, with Oregon-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling &amp; Billiards): no show tomorrow or Friday…where are people listening from today?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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>

If you want some good news about how close football is to returning, the Big 12’s official media poll is out—and Media Days are NEXT WEEK

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-Who is bound for the most success in the SEC…Texas or Oklahoma?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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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-Talk about influence on a school---Mahomes has all that and more, as Texas Tech announced yesterday they’ve switched from Under Armour to adidas, and Mahomes’ Gladiator logo is also at midfield of the football stadium-Mahomes has been strictly adidas since 2019, and couldn’t wear Texas Tech gear because of thatShow sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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>

Patrick Mahomes’ branded logo is now on the field at Texas Tech…and they’ve changed their clothing brand / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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-A simple question is actually a loaded question, as both schools officially became members yesterday of their new conference-Texas AD Chris Del Conte is a very confident man these days (as soon by his baseball hire), and said in an ESPN article regarding teams playing Texas, “whoever you play, it’s their Super Bowl. It’s the power of the brand, and that won’t change in the SEC.”-Which of the 2 schools is most likely to suffer in the SEC? Will either of the two rise up continuously?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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>

Are Texas and Oklahoma ready for life in the SEC?

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-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what is bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): &#39;Sawed Off Shotgun&#39; - The Glorious Sons (2017)... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIP!Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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 MidPlans Advisors)

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-Utah announced yesterday that defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley will be the head coach-in-waiting for the Utes, and will make $5 million per year when that happens (he makes $2 million per year now)-Whittingham is entering his 20th season as Utah’s head coach, and is 65 years old. Scalley was already once the head coach-in-waiting prior, but was rescinded after an external investigation due to the use of a racial slur in a text message….back to our conversation about head coach in waiting…..Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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>

Kyle Whittingham is still the head coach at Utah---but when he eventually retires, his successor is already known

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-Rhule had a 25 minute sitdown conversation with FOX’s Joel Klatt that was released yesterday, and he hit on a variety of things including Dylan Raiola, the turnover ratio…and the future of the program-Klatt said he gets excited to think about Memorial Stadium hosting a playoff game, to which Rhule responded that it WILL happen—whether that’s this year, next year, or a year that follows-Does the common Nebraska fan believe in Nebraska’s ability to make the new expanded CFP in as tough of a conference that the B1G is?Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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>

Matt Rhule says it’s a matter of  “when” Nebraska football will make the CFP—not “if”---does the common Nebraska fan see a path to being a Top 3 B1G team in the new expanded conference?

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-Paul George signs with the 76ers on a 4 year, $212 million contractShow sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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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-The NCAA announced last week that marijuana and cannabis products will be removed as a banned drug class for college football’s postseason and all Division 1 championships-However, if you smoke marijuana in the regular season? NOT ALLOWED. Interesting rule…why?-Also, JaMarcus Russell—the former No. 1 overall pick---has been removed as a HS assistant for taking a $74K donation check and cashing it himself. C’mon, man!Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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 NCAA has removed marijuana from the banned drug list---but only for the postseason / Shut up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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-Sip talked to the former Husker great (now 42 years old) this weekend—the man who was the ‘King of the Pancake Block’—and he said it means a lot for him to see the Polynesian presence at Nebraska-Fonoti, of course, was part of that himself with Dominic Raiola---and that won’t over pretty well-Bill has been very successful in his career in recruiting Polynesian players…why are they different and so important to roster’s successes?Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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>

Former Husker great Toniu Fonoti likes what he sees with the Polynesian presence building at Nebraska…how important is it to keep that going?

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-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): &#34;If You Could Read My Mind&#34; - Gordon Lightfoot (1970)Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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 MidPlains Advisors)

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-Schlossnagle, who moved on to Texas from A&amp;M the day after the national championship game, did an exclusive interview with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram---and his comments make it sound like Trev said it would be OK if he moved on if he wanted to-Schlossnagle says he talked to Trev after the regional and was asked if he was frustrated with the situation with the baseball stadium, and then Trev said if it was ever time for Jim to leave, then he shouldShow sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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>

Texas A&M appears to have it’s new baseball coach, but the effort to keep Jim Schlossnagel by Trev Alberts doesn’t appear to be very strong

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-We heard the interest 2 weeks ago in Wright, and now his commitment is official—the 11-game starter for the Trojans in 2022 is headed to Nebraska-Wright is the 5th player added to the 2024 team in June—and he has a good chance to start with the injury to Blye Hill…how important of an addition was this?-In other recruiting news, Nebraska loses out on 4-star in-state TE Chase Loftin, who chose Florida State as his college of choice over the weekendShow sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL 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 lands USC transfer DB Ceyair Wright out of the portal…are we looking at a starting cornerback with his addition?

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-A 15-year-old (Miles Russell) teed it up yesterday on the PGA Tour in Detroit…what were you doing at age 15?Sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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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-It’s a “Wish I Was There” Friday….where is Bill taking us to today?-Contact Dirk, Scot &amp; Ty at MidPlains Advisors to plan your financial future today---(402) 730-7387Sponsored by MIDWEST BANK 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!!