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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-Sip’s brother, Marty, joins us once again from Tallahassee---where Mike Norvell is no longer the head coach of Florida State. Did hesee 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’ devastatinglosses? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

MARTY PARTY

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-We’ve reached November and Nebraska is on a 3-game skid in games where the defense has played mostly outstanding….are weheaded 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 Saturdayto validate that or how do you justify his performance and decision-making? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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 Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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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-Nebraska’s defense has been excellent this year and not helped enough by the offense…and it happened once again in the loss toWashington. 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 forcemore turnovers? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Rob Aurich met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what did he say about the Washington game and thoughts on Illinois?

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-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake &amp;amp; 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: <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 Computer Hardware)

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-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 thatcompare 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: <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 College Football Playoff Rankings are out…how different are they from the AP poll?

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-Nebraska’s offensive production has come to a screeching halt since the end of September---yardage has been respectable but notpoints, 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: <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>

Dana Holgorsen met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was his review of the Washington game and preview of Illinois?

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-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: <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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-With Norvell’s departure, it’s now Florida State, NC State, and Maryland for openings in college football…how attractive is the FloridaState 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: <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>

Mike Norvell is out at Florida State has head coach…does that go to No. 1 in the most desirable spots for a coach now?

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-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 aftertheir 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: <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>

Week 10 Big Ten Football Power Rankings (sponsored by Franzen Simmentals)

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-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: <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>

Jake’s NFL Week 8 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

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-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 winswhich 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: <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’s offense wasn’t good enough in October…what can they do to function better in the colder month of November?

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-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: <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)

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-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: <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>

Nebrasketball began their season last night vs. Le Moyne at PBA…did they look the part of a team that is on the fringe of being ranked?

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-Rhule faced the media on Monday just days after Nebraska lost their third straight game, blowing 4 th quarter leads in all of them…washe 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 hisannouncement of return next season? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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 addressed media yesterday as the team heads into Illinois preparation…what did we learn from the head coach after another blown 4 th quarter lead?

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-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: <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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-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: <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 new AP poll is out…what does it look like after a weekend of absolute chaos and carnage in college football?

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-Fans have been calling for someone to be fired—not sure who, but wanting some sort of change---and it seems unlikely that willhappen. Dana Holgorsen’s offense has completely fallen apart in terms of scoring, and the defense plays great but can’t be perfect andhas 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 thatthey’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: <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>

Can Nebraska really keep everything in place the rest of the season after a continued same result the last 3 games?

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-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: <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>

Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

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-Fans were mostly excited to hear about Colandrea’s return announcement on Friday as they expected to see him and the Huskeroffense 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 theirpressure 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: <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>

Anthony Colandrea’s return for next year was announced Friday, when we were told by Matt Rhule last week we wouldn’t see that type of announcement here…was it a distraction at all on Saturday?

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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!!

Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

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