Shows / Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
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
On3 gives a look at what starting QBs are being paid for this year in college football…is Anthony Colandrea really making more than USC’s Jayden Maiva?
-On3’s Pete Nakos has been talking to all the different college football teams about what their players are making, and it looks like Miami’s Darian Mensah is…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
-Troy Dannen talked several times the last few days and said on radio Monday night that the sellout streak will not be ending thanks to a strong marketing…
- 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 (402)…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Bret Bielema offers up a look at how Illinois is getting creative with the money gap to try and stay competitive with the more ‘monied’ teams in the league…is Nebraska doing that?
-Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema said on the podium in Chicago last month at B1G Media Days that he hired a new DC (Bobby Hauck) in February to…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
-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
Manning Mania is upon us---and this time, we’re NOT talking about Arch
-Peyton Manning’s son, Marshall, is a 15-year-old freshman at Chattanooga Baylor High School in Tennessee---and his debut was nationally televised as they beat…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
We heard from Nebraska’s offensive assistants yesterday and a few players on offense…what was the story of the day as we sit 10 days from kickoff?
-Yesterday’s media availability session was all about the offense---any word on how things have been with turnovers so far as the team prepares for Ohio in…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Deshaun Watson wins the Browns’ starting QB job---for now---and already has issued an apology to the fans! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Breaking News, as the Big Ten has issued a statement regarding NFL players who are looking to use their 5th year of eligibility
The Big Ten has now stated that no player who has been signed to an NFL roster will be able to play college football in the Big Ten Conference Advertising…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
CBS Sports has done the Lord’s work---the ultimate ranking of the best college football weekends this upcoming season---which weekends are must-watch-all-day?
-14 weeks, all ranked in order from worst-to-first…and no surprise, the worst weekend is Week Zero as we slowly get back into the spirit of watching college…
- 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
Forget Curt Cignetti for a moment---this year, it’s all about one coach when comparing to see if changes are needed in your program ASAP
-Cigs is our guy and we will always root for him---but he’s not the guy to watch this year, nor is Kyle Whittingham or Matt Campbell in their respective new…
- 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
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was caught doing WHAT in Ohio?!
-49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio this weekend and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
No one is picking Nebraska as a sleeper this year nationally---and that’s (ideally) the perfect time to prove everyone wrong
-CBS Sports’ team of “experts” went through their deep dive of B1G expectations yesterday and among a panel of 7---Nebraska finished no higher than 11 th in…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts from Week 2 of preseason and the last weekend with out college football… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Week Zero has arrived in college football…should teams playing this week feel fortunate to or would they prefer to play in Week 1?
-Nebraska played in Week Zero when they lost at Illinois in Bret Bielema’s debut in 2021, and lost again in Week Zero when they lost to Northwestern in Ireland…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Browns head coach Todd Monken has the proper response to the concept of NFL players opting to go back to college
-Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright suited up on Saturday for a preseason NFL game (Browns/Bills), and at the same time was in the transfer portal for college football…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-Michigan was ranked as the top helmet, followed by Notre Dame, Ohio State, Florida State, and Texas in the Top 5 -Nebraska was ranked the 20 th best…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Troy Dannen made some controversial comments regarding Nebraska's NIL
-Dannen said that Nebraska is 'not flirting' with the upper tier of the Big Ten Conference -The AD said that fans should write the checks for athlete's payment…
- 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
An update on NFL preseason shows a good game from Emmett Johnson, and a 69-yard field goal
-Emmett Johnson scored a TD for the Chiefs in their preseason loss to the Bucs; he ended with 7 carries for 25 yards and TD, with 1 catch for 10 yards as well…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
To no one’s surprise, Anthony Colandrea is officially Nebraska’s starting QB---what else did Matt Rhule say to media on Saturday?
-If it wasn’t apparent, now it’s official---Matt Rhule told media on Saturday that Colandrea is the starting QB, not that anyone here didn’t think that was the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on last night’s NFL games and Jake’s Dolphins play for the 2 nd time this preseason tomorrow vs. the Giants… Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
There is more to the Big 12 Monster Energy Sponsorship...
-The Big 12's deal with Monster Energy is being petitioned against by several doctors Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Pipe down, SEC: The Big Ten has a strength-of-schedule argument now (says USA Today’s Matt Hayes)
-That was the headline from Matt Hayes’ recent column for USA Today, saying that the SEC scoffs at Ohio State’s “tough schedule” by mocking the likes of…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
If you want to go to Bowling Green/Nebraska, a new deal came out that’s affordable for the whole family
-As Nebraska continues to try and sell tickets to their home games, another deal came out yesterday—4 tickets for $160 total which includes a $40 voucher for…
- 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
SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)
SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)
-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out… -Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
An extension right before the season begins? Oklahoma must feel pretty good about the direction Brent Venables is taking the program
-Yesterday, Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables agreed to a new 6-year, $63 million contract through the 2031 season, worth about $10.5 million per season…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-2 NFL preseason games tonight….Raiders/Texans (7pm, ESPN); and 49ers/Chargers (9pm, NFL Network)… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Doug Ganz (Pinnacle Bank)
-Doug isn’t here today to talk about Pinnacle Bank---he’s here to talk about WORDSTOCK this Saturday from 10a-2p at Antelope Park! -For those who haven’t been…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
– A recent data compilation reminded Nebraska fans that the 4 th quarter has been a horrible place for them the past 5 years…how can they improve in the deciding quarter?
-CBS Sports compiled data from the last 5 years on close games---closing games out with a 7+ lead entering the 4 th quarter; comeback efforts when trailing by…
- 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
There seems to be belief that Nebraska’s sellout streak will end this season…are we holding on that purely for an identity?
-Nebraska has been a non-factor in college football (sadly) for the past 12 years, really----yet they continue to ride the sellout streak, which is at 410…
- 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
Alabama and Tennessee are bringing back something that hasn’t happened since 1970---Better Times in College Football?!
-A historic “Third Saturday in October” tradition returns this year and next year when Alabama and Tennessee play, as both teams will wear their home jerseys…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Who is the most likely ‘surprise’ team this year in the Big Ten….both good and bad?
-On3 put out their list yesterday of most likely teams in college football that are outside the AP Top 25 to end the year in the Top 25 and make a run at the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Roger Goodell says there’s “no doubt” that the NFL will have teams located outside the country in the future….does anyone want that?
-And a bigger question yet---is that indicating teams moving locations to foreign spots or expansion of the league? Do we really want more teams? -32 has been…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
-Sean was at the open practice session yesterday for Husker football…what stood out from last week’s first viewing by media at practice? -Is there a chance…
- 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 (402)…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Brett Maher, Corey Brown and Geep Wade met with media yesterday after practice…what’s the update on Nebraska’s o-line and special teams?
-We mentioned earlier in the show that Gunnar Gottula is making a push at right tackle in a battle with Tree Babalade—he also mentioned that Anthony Colandrea…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies)
-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
Nebraska football has a new radio analyst---former Husker Jay Moore is the new man for the job
-Moore takes over for Damon Benning, who joined the Husker football staff as director of player development. He played at Nebraska in the mid-2000s and spent…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-College football returns in 8 days in the FCS…we’re almost there, everyone! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Sip and other media laid eyes on Husker football in practice for the second time this Fall…what stood out this time around?
-Sip and media had about 20 minutes to watch a portion of practice yesterday---they observed Gunnar Gottula playing with the starting o-line as he continues to…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on what Sip will be curious about asking at today’s media availability… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Abandoning the NFL dream to pursue acting is a bold move, but it’s one that former Husker Ceyair Wright is doing
-Wright signed with the Bengals this offseason as an undrafted free agent, but head coach Zac Taylor told media that Wright had left the team to pursue other…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Special teams was vital to Nebraska’s success last year but it’s not being talked about at all this offseason and Fall camp…
-Last year was a good year for special teams in Mike Ekeler’s return to coaching the unit, but he’s moved on to USC---and now we have legitimate questions on…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
It’s a tough time to be an Arizona Cardinals football fan---and they feel pretty cursed at the moment with injuries / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-The Cardinals are projected to be one of the league’s worst teams again under first year head coach Mike LaFleur, and it’s been a rough start to Training Camp…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The AP Poll is out for 2026…which Top 10 team is the most likely to fall out of the rankings?
-We see it pretty much every year that a team perceived to be a Top 10 team in the preseason ends up not only outside the Top 10, but unranked completely: last…
- 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
There was some talk about Jamarques Lawerence potentially coming back to Nebraska in 2026...
-From early reports, it appears that will not be the case -The possible suitors via "The Field of 68", are Michigan, USC, Fresno State and Troy…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
News broke yesterday that Nebraska running back, Tikey Hayes, has been dismissed from the program
-What is the feel of the situation? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Update on Week 1 of the NFL preseason….Emmett Johnson looked good for the Chiefs…what else? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Doug Finch (Raptor Conservative Alliance)
-Doug reached out to The Ticket last week, letting us know that he and his staff were the ones tending to the bald eagle that was struck by Jake’s friend Seth…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
What tier does Nebraska belong in for college football this season? ESPN says its not the worst place to be..
-ESPN’s David Hale did the exercise this weekend to put all 138 FBS teams into tiers---and Nebraska ended up in Tier 7---which is “On the come up,” where they…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Senior Day….on the first game of the season? What is Ohio State doing? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-As we all know, Senior Day for all sports and schools is saved for the final home game on the slate---but Ohio State is changing things up this year, making…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
It’s officially a ‘Black Out’ for Nebraska/Washington on Halloween in Lincoln…in what is likely the most important game of the whole schedule
-The game isn’t the most important because it’s a black out---it’s because of the opportunity it creates of beating a potentially ranked team and possibly…