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 the week that was in college football and a reminder---NFL returns tomorrow night 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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-John and Jeff chat about the Lincoln Food Bank&#39;s Dine Out to Help Out tomorrow 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>

John Mabry & Jeff Pippitt (Lincoln Food Bank/Pinnacle Bank)

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-Rhule wasn’t happy on Saturday about the penalties Nebraska had and the slow start vs. Ohio…nor should he be…but how do you clean thoseup and also start off quicker in general?-Bowling Green lost to Tartleton State, 20-13, at home on Saturday…so it’s not a team coming in with any expectations really…what does Rhulewant to see this week from his team? 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 met with media yesterday ahead of this week’s game vs. Bowling Green…what did he have to say after Week 1?

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-The stool reacts to Michigan&#39;s extra second debacle against Western Michigan 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>

Michigan vs. Western Michigan fiasco

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-Sunday night&#39;s volleyball matchup at Wrigley for Nebraska was cut short due to the extreme humidity on the court 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>

Sunday night marked the death of outdoor volleyball potentially / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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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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-Week 1 didn’t have a ton of great games but certainly did have some…but which ones had us scratching our heads in confusion?-For blinds, shades and shutters---contact Nick and the team at Vision Window Décor—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 Décor)

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-It’s been a few days since we saw Nebraska have just a 1-point lead at halftime and midway through the 3 rd quarter, but explosive plays byMekhi Nelson, Jamal Rule and Anthony Colandrea helped the Huskers to pull away with a comfortable win-The very first play of the game went for 68 yards off the bat down to Nebraska’s 7-yard line, which Ohio then scored 2 plays later on…but thedefense certainly did play better overall in the 2 nd half despite giving up scores on 3 possessions in the first half.. 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>

It wasn’t pretty for a while, but Nebraska pulls away from Ohio, 49-21, to start off the season 1-0

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-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Ohio tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend 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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-The busiest man in Lincoln returns with a full schedule of events…including things for gameday this weekend-Tonight…Oktoberfest at Kinkaider! Tomorrow—gameday in Lincoln…and save the date for Sept. 26 (Oktoberfest – Bierhaus) and Sept.27 (Paul Rodriguez comedy – Howler Haus) 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>

Cody Schmick (Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Sideshow Spirits/Howler Haus)

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-Bill has mentioned many times this offseason that he sees a great chance that Nebraska can go 9-3 this season…Sip and Jake haven’tbeen as optimistic as that…as we go through the schedule, what’s the official prediction for record this year for Nebraska?-And in terms of this actual game…this is NOT a gambling show---but the spread is Nebraska -23.5….would you touch that at all? 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 begins their season tomorrow vs. Ohio at Memorial Stadium…what does The Stool think this season will end up for the Huskers with their record?

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-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-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: <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 & Joe)

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-LSU (-10’) vs. Clemson Iowa (-31’) vs. Northern Illinois Oregon (-24’) vs. Boise State Nebraska (-23’) vs. Ohio-Thoughts on Lee’s picks and if he is off on any of them at all in our minds….and just an underwhelming schedule for Week 1 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>

Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)

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-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out…-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>

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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-There are a FEW good games this week to kick off the full slate of action…where might we see some Field Stormings?-Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your Labor Day grilling….in Lincoln since 1984 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>

FSPs (sponsored by Super Saver)

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-Last year, Nebraska played Thursday night of Week 1---a dramatic, 20-17 win over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium in KC…did we getthat kind of drama last night? Colorado/Georgia Tech…good game or not?-Also, B1G teams were in play last night with Minnesota and Illinois starting their seasons against non-conference foes…how did thatlook?-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling &amp;amp; Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? 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 1 began last night in college football….did we have good drama in the Thursday night games of Week 1?

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-No NFL until next week, but we do have 2 ranked teams playing lay-up games in college football….#25 Missouri (-54’) hosts ArkansasPine-Bluff and # 21 Utah (-35’) vs. Idaho… 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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-It’s game week for Nebraska football and there’s not only construction going on with the roads in town…but also with the newdowntown library coming right by The Ticket…what’s the update on construction?-In a world full of people reading off of Kindles and online, it’s nice to see a commitment to a new library…how important is it forpeople (kids AND adults) to still read actual books and not the alternative of them? 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>

Doug Ganz/Dutch Bell (Lincoln City Library Foundation)

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-We’re 2 days from Nebraska/Ohio and Marty will be on the call for the Ohio Bobcats radio broadcast…did he think Anthony Colandreawould be at a school like Nebraska after the Bobcats held him to 10 points for UNLV in their bowl game?-How much has this Ohio team changed from last year’s 9-win campaign and what’s the overall optimism level?-Frank Solich is a legend in both Lincoln, Nebraska and Athens, Ohio….how beloved is he in the fanbase for what he achieved there? 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 Bannister (Ohio University Football Play-by-Play Announcer)

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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!!