-Biggest takeaways from yesterday’s press conference and FSU/BC game…

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-Mike Norvell, Dabo Swinney and Billy Napier all have had rough starts to the season.

-Which coach has had the worst start to the season?

-Who's most on the hot seat?

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-Texas Tech BARELY survives Abilene Christian? What was wrong with Oregon against Idaho?

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-We learned early last week the punishment coming for Harbaugh---a four-year show-cause penalty for recruiting violations in COVID times—and we’ll see what else comes to Michigan when the Connor Stalions stuff gets resolved

-Do you think Michigan cares? NOPE. Harbaugh will be back for the first game of the season against Fresno State as Honorary Captain of the Wolverines. Incredible.

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-Nebraska got transfer portal additions from Texas WR Isaiah Neyor and Oregon RB Dante Dowdell this past weekend…which one is more significant?

-Nebraska is also still after Wake Forest transfer WR Jahmal Banks…what’s the status with him?

-What does the rest of January and February look like for the coaching staff and players?

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-Purdue entered fresh off of a big win against Illinois, and as a 7.5-point favorite against the Huskers

-Brice Williams was not expected to play as a game-time decision due to injury…how much was he missed in the game? One of the best scorers on the team…

-Also, Mike Vrabel OUT as Tennessee Titans head coach…who wouldn’t want to hire him for their next HC?

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-We have a new national champion in college football…thoughts on the game? Nebrasketball tonight…

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-The playoffs have arrived…the Jaguars are the biggest loser of the week…but who else?

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-The question is especially important in today’s college era with the transfer portal and NIL, with how much things change on a daily basis with rosters

-For what it’s worth, Brett McMurphy has his Top 5 as this for next year: Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, Alabama, and Ohio State

-Also, Nebrasketball tonight against No. 1 Purdue…any chance of an upset? What’s the spread?

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-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):

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-Per Brett McMurphy, the former Nebraska and Ohio head coach will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame alongside former Virginia Tech QB Michael Vick and Oklahoma DL Dewey Selmon

-Anyone surprised to hear this or was this the expectation that it would happen eventually?

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-It was Michigan/Washington last night for the CFP title in Houston…is Jim Harbaugh riding off into the NFL sunset with a national championship or did Kalen DeBoer continue is quick ascension to a title?

-We said if it got to be a high scoring game, it favored Washington…what type of game did we see?

-Also, Bill’s prediction of zero inches of snow doesn’t look so hot this morning…what happened?

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-AD is a happy man today as his Steelers are officially in the postseason…can they win a game?

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-For the first time in NFL history (!!), all 3 Lake Erie teams (Bills, Browns, Lions) made the playoffs. Will any of them make noise and advance?

-What games are the most interesting for next weekend’s Wild Card round?

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-On Saturday, Rhule told reporters after the scrimmage that things were much cleaner than normal in terms of pre-snap penalties---though it was a dominant performance by the defense

-Turner Corcoran didn’t practice, with Gunnar Gottula getting the nod at starting left tackle---which led to trepidation from the fanbase, as well as hearing about the offense going 3-and-out several times

-What else did we learn from Rhule? And what did Sip see at open practice viewing on Friday?

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-The spread is up to Michigan being a 5-point favorite tonight against Washington, with a 6:30pm kickoff from Houston on ESPN

-The big question in the game is can Washington stop the Michigan rushing attack…but it’s fair to ask if Michigan can slow down Michael Penix, Jr. and the elite WRs around him…

-Will it be a track meet tonight or what kind of game should we expect?

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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): "Head Games" - Foreigner (1979)

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-Wisconsin scored 51 points in the first half, which led to an 88-72 win over the Huskers at the Kohl Center, dropping Nebraska to 12-3 overall and 2-2 in B1G play. Up next: No. 1 Purdue tomorrow night at PBA

-Also, big shout out to Husker wrestling…and Nash Hutmacher! The Polar Bear had a pin in the first period of his first ever college wrestling match as a heavyweight

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-Pardon Sip if he makes a few loud noises this morning---Nebraska added a ‘big horse’ running back this weekend in Oregon transfer RB Dante Dowdell, to add on to the commitment of Texas WR Isaiah Neyor on Friday

-Does Dowdell immediately jump to the favorite to be the starting RB next season? And what about Neyor?

-Also, Dana Holgorsen apparently is talking to the Nebraska about joining the staff?! What!!

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-Who are the guys picking for Monday's big game and why?

-And if Jim Harbaugh DOES decide to leave college football for the NFL, what team would he take over?

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-It’s a Freaky Friday…what does Bill have for us today?

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-Nebraska sits at 12-2 following their 86-70 win against Indiana on Wednesday, and now rides into Madison on a 5-game win streak, and 2-1 in conference play

-The Badgers are one of 3 ranked teams in the conference---sitting at No. 21 with a 10-3 record, and 2-0 in conference play. Good luck slowing down the hype if they win…

-And if they lose? It’s a tough place to play in conference play….Purdue on Tuesday night will be fun

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-Cosmic Archery, Arenacross Outlaws, Harlem Globetrotters, Nebraska Wrestling

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "All the Gold in California" - The Gatlin Brothers (1979)

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-The Athletic’s Chris Vannini wrote this week that it’s NOT about the sunset in Pasadena, but more the “special connection that makes the Rose Bowl different from everywhere else”

-Vannini also writes that the Rose Bowl is to college football what The Masters is to golf….

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-Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins has announced his entrance to the transfer portal after having major success at Ole Miss with more success predicted.

-What does this mean for college football? Will this show people something needs to be done?

-Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are people listening to us from today?

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-It’s the end of a horrible, painful era: Pedro Grifol is out as White Sox manager, after compiling an 89-190 record over 1.5 seasons---including 28-89 this year

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-Nebrasketball was in action last night….did they get a big conference win and continue the good play?

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-Bill is out today…let’s turn it over to SCHAEFER…who is about to be a DAD! What tips has he received?

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-Thoughts on Nebrasketball’s performance last night against Indiana and outlook going ahead…

-Nebraska needs some offensive weapons to help Dylan Raiola out…who is more likely to commit of Texas WR Isaiah Nayor and Wake Forest WR Jahmal Banks?

-There are 5 total transfer portal visitors coming this weekend…we know about Nayor and Banks…who else?

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-It’s Rick’s first appearance of the New Year….what does he have for a song to start things off in 2024?

-Song of Day: "Love Train" - The O'Jays (1973) - Rick Hamann

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-McCarthy spoke to media yesterday and said that Michigan was “trying to make it an even playing field” this year because Ohio State’s been stealing signals in the past

-McCarthy also said that 80 percent of teams steal signs…but the way Jim Harbaugh apparently presented this to the team feels pretty cult-like…

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-Indiana entered at 2-0 in conference play, but both of those wins were against teams currently (albeit surprisingly) in the bottom portion of the B1G---Michigan and Maryland

-Rienk Mast was a gametime decision for the Huskers…did he play? And if he didn’t, will we see him next game?

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-DP joins the show to talk NIL and transfer portal with the guys.

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-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday…what does Bill have in store for us today?

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-Rumors have been there for a few years, but Sip said yesterday and last week he believes there is legitimate smoke this time

-We talked about it off-air yesterday, but it’s TOUGH to find anyone of the caliber of Saban…who could take that job and avoid a drop-off? Dabo Swinney? Lane Kiffin? An NFL coach?

-Is there a more difficult job than replacing Saban in college football in terms of expectations?

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-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): "Sister Golden Hair" - America (1975)

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-It’s a Freaky Friday/Wish I Was There Friday…but there's no Bill. What’s on Sip’s mind today?

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-Nebraska is hosting Texas WR Isaiah Neyor for a visit…what do we know about him?

-A northern school is guaranteed to win the national championship for the first time since 2014…is this a sign of hope for Nebraska or sign of things getting even tougher?

-Are you a believer in this Nebrasketball squad or waiting for the other shoe to drop?

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-Texas WR Isaiah Neyor has made plans to visit Lincoln, a highly sought-after player from Wyoming in 2022 prior to an injury…what does this mean for Wake Forest WR Jahmal Banks?

-Also, update on the transfer QB market…Cam Ward going to the NFL, DJ Uiagalelei to Florida State…is anyone coming to Nebraska or is it the Raiola Show?

-Also, Nebrasketball back in play tonight for conference hoops against Indiana at PBA at 8pm…Rienk Mast is a gametime decision, which is at least good news for his chances of playing soon

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-What was the best of the bowl games this weekend and NFL? Any resolutions for anyone?

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-Division titles were on the line this weekend and playoff picks…who is happy and who is sad?

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-The ‘elite’ teams in the conference this year had some rough finishes to the year—Ohio State ended with 2 straight losses while also not looking like a typical Buckeyes team the whole year

-Penn State ended their season with a thud in their loss to Ole Miss…but you have to look at the new teams coming in from the Pac-12

-How much separation is there in terms of tiers for the B1G entering next year?

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-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday to start the year for Bill…what’s bothering him today?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):  "Disco Inferno" - Traamps (1976)

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-We haven’t done Headscratchers for a while so let’s bring it back one last time after a ton of bowl games…what were the biggest mistakes/oddest moments from bowl games this past week/weekend?

-Headscratchers is sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros, just south of Cortland on Highway 77

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-Yesterday, we saw Alabama/Michigan and Washington/Texas to determine who would be playing for the national championship…did we get the most desirable matchup or not?

-We also discussed how the matchups on paper should provide good games and not blowouts…did that end up being the case?

-Also, Ohio State scores only 3 points in a 14-3 loss to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl…and Georgia kicks the ever-living HELL out of Florida State

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-How will we remember 2023 in the sports realm and for our station in general?

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-It’s a Freaky Friday…what does Bill have for us today in our final show of the year?

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-Today's practice will have an open window for the media to attend.

-What will Sip be looking for today in practice? O-line? Quarterback? Kicker/Punter?

-Also, Sip and Jake discuss a disturbing number when it comes to punt returns

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-We’re off the air on Monday for New Year’s Day and back on Tuesday, and by then---we will know who is in the national championship game

-Will Jim Harbaugh get to his first national title game with Michigan or will it be more of the same from Nick Saban and Alabama? And what about Washington/Texas?

-What other games on NYE/NYD are of interest as we take a look at them?

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-It’s the last show of the year…what advice does Sip have for us on preparing for the new year?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):  "Auld Lang Syne" - Slade

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