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Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
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 6-9am 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!!
Episodes
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The 5-win mark has provided an uncomfortable barrier of sorts for Nebraska in the Matt Rhule era…which is where most of this negativity comes from this bye week
-Under Matt Rhule, Nebraska is 4-16 as a program once they have hit the 5-win mark. In 2023, they started and finished 5-7. In both 2024 and 2025, they started…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Trouble in Austin, Texas….could Arch Manning actually lose the starting QB job for the Longhorns?
-ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported yesterday that Texas is expected to give an ‘up-tick’ in first-team QB reps to redshirt freshman KJ Lacey, Jr. this week in…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Matt Rhule addressed media yesterday as the team heads into its bye week…what did we learn from the head coach?
-It was a second straight game where Nebraska entered as an underdog yet held a 4 th quarter lead late in the game…and lost. This one was especially painful…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Commanders at 49ers tonight on MNF (7:15pm, ESPN)….MLB ALCS update…and Nebrasketball exhibition update Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The new AP poll is out…what does it look like after a weekend of absolute chaos and carnage in college football?
-We have a new No. 1 team—Miami---who moves up after surviving a 2 OT scare vs. Florida State….madness! -How far did Georgia drop after their shocking loss at…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
What needs to happen for Nebraska to be able to win and close out tight games?
-There are many programs---including our neighbors to the east---who thrive in close games and seem to never lose. Nebraska actually was that way as recent as…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-Chaos in the Top 25! Losses everywhere and madness…anything that made us scratch our heads outside the Top 25? -For window shades, blinds and…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
We’ve reached the bye week and there’s still a ton of opportunity for Nebraska this season, but they have to figure out how to escape the predictable collapses
-This fanbase is so scorned for close calls in the Mike Riley, Scott Frost and Matt Rhule eras and the last 2 games vs. Indiana are just more of the same…and…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Indiana’s 22-game win streak ends vs. Ohio State in absolutely stunning fashion….Nick Marsh was out of bounds!
-It looked bleak for the Hoosiers after the Buckeyes took a 19-7 lead…but they responded like they did at Nebraska and cut it to 19-15, and then drove it with…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Dylan Raiola gets the last laugh as Nebraska leads all game until the final minute, a 17-14 devastating loss in Eugene
-It was about the worst way you could possibly see this game going---a 4 th quarter lead for Nebraska leading to Dylan Raiola being inserted into the game for…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Oregon and what Breakers will do to stay awake so late on Saturday night… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
FSPs (sponsored by Caleb Harms/Schoen Roofing)
-Nebraska just missed an epic FSP last weekend in Lincoln, but Kentucky delivered vs. LSU…what’s possible this week? -Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Anthony Colandrea is seen by many to be a better starting QB for Nebraska than Dylan Raiola is/was….will that be apparent tomorrow night and matter?
-If you talk to any Husker fan, it’s mostly resounding support of Colandrea through 6 games, and his TD run in the 4 th quarter vs. Indiana could have been…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-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…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)….2-3 record on picks last week
-Purdue (-3’) vs. Washington Ohio State (-3’) vs. Indiana Oregon (-7’) vs. Nebraska -Chiefs (-8) vs. Chargers Packers (-1’) vs. Cowboys Notre Dame (-10’) vs…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
SchinDaddy’s Picks of the Weekend
-Lee Sterling is up next with is picks…and before that…we give you SchinDaddy’s thoughts on this week’s games… -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
-What does Sip have in mind today as he tries to continue and age gracefully before he heads to Eugene? Let’s find out… -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Nebraska has a chance to prove that they are for real with a massive road game vs. Oregon…will they be up for the test?
-As mentioned yesterday, Dante Moore will not play for the Ducks, and we still don’t know if it will be Dylan Raiola or Brock Thomas for Oregon -If it is…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank) / Lauren Silverman Durbin (Mourning Hope – communications director)
-Our good friend Doug Ganz---a true man of the people---is here with Lauren with Mourning Hope…what is this organization for those who don’t know? -How can…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Ryan Clarke (Oregon Ducks beat writer – The Oregonian)….@RyanTClarke
-Oregon entered this season with national championship aspirations, and never have looked right even prior to the Dante Moore injury…what surprises you most…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-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…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Nebraska is 5-1 for the third consecutive season, what makes this season different?
-The Stool looks to the Breakers for reasons of optimism as to why Nebraska is different than their previous 5-1 starts to seasons. Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day
-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
We’re halfway through the season….which Top 10 team do we STILL not believe in for the AP rankings in college football?
-Things can fall apart quickly for programs as conference play continues on….which of these teams do you struggle to believe in still? -Georgia, Notre Dame…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
This is the 3 rd straight year that Nebraska has started 5-1 under Matt Rhule…what is the biggest reason why this year will end differently than the others?
-Matt Rhule lost his first 2 games in his first year and still got back to a 5-3 record, before losing his final 4 games to miss a bowl game. Then---in 2024…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Update on ALCS and NLCS…plus, 2 college football games tonight (Kennesaw St/Missouri St, 6:30) and WKU/Sam Houston (7pm, ESPN) Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Jon Sumrall had a great first 4 games to his Florida tenure, and now his son is saying he’s disappointed in him
-Remember when Sumrall was asked earlier this year if his family would root for him vs. Auburn, where his wife is from? It gets better -Sumrall told media…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
-Nebraska led by 11 points in the 4 th quarter vs. Indiana but couldn’t close it out…how surprised were you with the team’s overall performance to take the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-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…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Rob Aurich met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what did he think about his defense’s performance vs. Indiana and what concerns him about Oregon?
-Nebraska’s defense was masterful nearly the whole game vs. Indiana…until 2 4 th quarter touchdowns led to a tough 20-17 loss for the Huskers…did Aurich expect…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Computer Hardware)
-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…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
UCLA is down their starting QB in Nico Iamaleava likely for the rest of the season…can Bob Chesney continue the magic of the year without him?
-Chesney told media on Monday that the knee injury suffered in the Oregon game is severe and likely is season-ending for Iamaleava, making Ty Dieffenbach the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Dana Holgorsen met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was his assessment of the Indiana game and outlook for Oregon?
-Nebraska’s offense surprised many across the country with their effectiveness vs. Indiana, taking an 11-point lead in the 4 th quarter before falling…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-ALCS/NLCS update and midweek college football games tonight… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Will Stein has gambled on 2-point conversions two straight games and it has worked…what’s the conversation like for him (and any other coach) if it doesn’t?
-We discussed yesterday that Kentucky is the first team in FBS history to win 2 straight games in OT by 1-point….beating South Carolina AND LSU by the same…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Week 7 Big Ten Football Power Rankings (sponsored by Franzen Simmentals)
-Who is number 2…Indiana or UCLA? Where does Oregon drop to after their loss to the Bruins? -Nebraska lost but looked good in doing so…do they retain their Top…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Jake’s NFL Week 5 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-Are the Packers back suddenly? Will the Titans, Dolphins or Chargers ever win a game? And are the Patriots back? -No tailgate or party is complete without…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Will Oregon rebound after a 2 nd loss already this season or are they a ‘dead duck’?
team still full of winners that have high expectations to still have a good season -This could easily go the way of Penn State last year or they could show…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Steve Sarkisian says if Arch Manning wasn’t from the famous football family, we’d be praising his play at Texas….is he right?
-There’s no doubt the expectations are sky-high for Arch in trying to be the next great QB in the Manning family after Archie, Peyton and Eli…Sark pointed out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Matt Rhule addressed media yesterday as the team looks ahead to Oregon…what did we learn from the head coach?
-Rhule said the team was obviously disappointed in giving up the lead and game to Indiana with an 11-point lead in the 4 th quarter, but that expects them to…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Bills at Rams tonight on MNF (7:15pm, ESPN)….MLB ALCS/NLCS…and Nebrasketball exhibition update from Jake Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The new AP poll is out…who made the biggest leap of the week?
-Texas drops from 1 st to 7 th with their loss to Oklahoma, and Georgia is now No. 1….and welcome to the polls, Northwestern! -How close is Nebraska to being…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
All focus is on Oregon this weekend, but Nebraska’s path to a very good season remains quite possible after this weekend
-You wonder what the conversation is around the country if Nebraska holds on to win that game on Saturday…clinching a bowl game at 6-0 and with a legitimate…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-Shut Up Sipple Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Thanks to a horrendous performance by Dylan Raiola, Nebraska will play at 10pm this Saturday in Eugene…a brutally late night is ahead
-We say this, of course, because an Oregon win vs. UCLA (plus a good Raiola performance) would give this game a better chance at primetime for one of the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)
-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Archie Wilson had his best game as a Husker….but Nebraska continues to have issues in the kicking game that need fixed
-Archie has been criticized plenty for his average season, but he was great on his 3 punt attempts vs. Indiana…nothing to complain about there…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Close, but no CIGar---Nebraska takes an 11-point lead in the 4 th quarter but falls to Indiana, 20-17, to suffer their first loss of the season
-Things looked incredible for Nebraska following a 35-yard TD run by Anthony Colandrea to give the Huskers a 17-6 lead…only to surrender a long TD the very…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Special visit from Cody Schmick of Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Howler Comedy Club for a big weekend ahead… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
FSPs (sponsored by Caleb Harms/Schoen Roofing)
-Can Nebraska get it done against the Hoosiers and imagine the FSP if they do…what else this week could be in store? -Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
It’s time for a deep assessment of Indiana football….will they beat Nebraska to a pulp again or is this Nebraska team able to push them and win?
-Bill has teased all week about a deep dive into Indiana/Nebraska…and now is his time to shine…we have mentioned at length all week the challenges the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-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…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)….5-0 record on picks last week
-Texas (-8’) vs. Oklahoma Alabama (-1’) vs. Georgia Oregon (-11’) vs. UCLA -Washington (-3) vs. Iowa Indiana (-7’) vs. Nebraska Broncos (-3’) vs. Chargers…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Derek Bombeck and Owen Long (Visit Lincoln)
-Lincoln Craft Beer Week, Here For the Food Fest, PBR Ram Challenger Series, and Nebraska Wesleyan Football -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
-What does Sip have in mind today as he tries to continue and age gracefully? Let’s find out… -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
We’re a day away from Nebraska/Indiana on Big Noon Kickoff in Lincoln….how are the Stool and Breakers feeling right now?
-The stage is set on UNL campus for Big Noon Kickoff and we even have media availability known for Brady Quinn and Matt Leinart as well as Will Compton/Taylor…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Bucs/Cowboys tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…plus 4 college football games…and playoff baseball! Advertising Inquiries…