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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
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
As you ponder what type of season Nebraska can have in 2026—the Coaches Poll indicates they could have 5 chances to beat ranked teams
-Preseason polls are also a joke with Top 10 teams ending outside the Top 25 yearly---but it’s a thought on where each team should be at least. Of Nebraska’s…
- 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
David Braun as the worst coach in the B1G? Say it ain’t so, CBS Sports…
-CBS Sports ranks David Braun as the worst coach in the B1G conference and the 58 th best coach in college football as a whole—keep in mind, he has the same…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Husker Football Fall Camp starts TODAY…what did we learn from the players yesterday in their pre-camp press conference?
-One month from today, Nebraska will play a football game that counts in the standings---and that means Fall camp starts this afternoon. Yesterday, we heard…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Update on MLB Trade Deadline and why are the Royals so bad at operating a franchise.. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Recapping Phil Steele’s appearance and looking ahead to the final day before Fall camp begins in Lincoln…
-We look back at what we chatted about with Phil Steele and things that stood out and things we wish we had gotten to.. -Also, audio from David Braun’s…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Phil Steele (College Football Magazine Preview)
-Are people overlooking Nebraska in 2026 or do they seem pretty predictable to you based on the players all coming back? -Ohio State seems to be the favorite…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
You want camp battles? There are 2 places where it’s a battle for sure for Nebraska / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-The 2 areas we have the most questions about Nebraska’s starters are at RB and a 2 nd CB opposite of Andrew Marshall. -RB could be a 4-player battle; and the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
So you’re saying there’s a chance…Polymarket assesses each Big Ten’s teams chances of winning the conference title in 2026
-We live in a prediction market world and while we don’t condone people to participate in betting---it’s fun to mention the numbers per Polymarket of chances…
- 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
You know who has serious expectations once again? Nebraska volleyball, where anything but a national championship is a disappointment
-Well, maybe not a disappointment—but you get it. Yesterday was B1G Media Days for Husker volleyball and the rest of the league in Chicago, and Nebraska is…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Sip wonders if Dana Holgorsen can scratch his ‘elusive itch’ for Nebraska’s offense…how can he do so?
-Matt Rhule mentioned at Big Ten Media Days that when Nebraska’s o-line was able to move the ball up front, good things happened; when they didn’t, bad things…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on Day 1 of Fall camp and anything from NFL Training Camp… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
A path to the return of Jamarques Lawrence was opened on Friday…will Nebrasketball get him back for next season?
-On Friday night, a federal judge in Colorado granted a preliminary injunction that could give Class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their eligibility this…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Are we in an era where what is truly most important about a new coaching hire is what players he can bring with?
-We’ve discussed this a lot recently, but it was a comment from B1G Media Days, too, where comments were made about ADs view the importance of who a possible…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Now that the Stool is all back together---we must all address Curt Cignetti’s appearance from Big Ten Media Days / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-Cignetti said the B1G doesn’t run the “hype machine” that others---the SEC—run, and also said the Big Ten is the best conference in college football…which he…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Matt Rhule laid out in clear terms the importance for Nebraska to improve in the red zone both offensively and defensively…how exactly can that be improved?
-Every team in football wants to be good on both sides of the ball in the red zone, but Nebraska has struggled with it for quite some time---and it is just one…
- 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…
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Speaking of Fall camp---Matt Rhule also addressed the running back battle that will ensue this upcoming month
-There’s lots of questions regarding Nebraska’s RB battle without Emmett Johnson in the picture---it’s down to Mekhi Nelson, Tikey Hayes, Jamal Rule and Isaiah…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Welcome to the start of Fall Camp for Husker football, where the theme from B1G Media Days is “no excuses”
-You’ve made it, football fans—the next month will be full of updates from Fall camp as we lead into Nebraska’s first game vs. Ohio on September 5 th -Troy…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on Media Days and our favorite moments of what we heard and saw… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Jeff Pippitt (Pinnacle Bank)
-We are less than a week away from the Pinnacle Bank Championships in Omaha…what do the spectators need to know? -Are there any ticket options for giveaways…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
B1G vs. the SEC: Who is the deeper conference and who is the best?
-It's no question that the B1G has the best teams at the top of its conference, but does that truly define who the better league is? Advertising Inquiries…
- 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? More with Luke Gifford… -If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Matt Rhule gave an interesting answer when asked about Nebraska OC, Dana Holgorsen, yesterday...
-Rhule said that Holgorsen did an "admirable" job in 2025 despite the circumstances Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)
-Recap all the July events; 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair; YMCA Railyard Rims; and Budweiser Clydesdales… -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Big Ten Media Days Continued....
-We delve more into what Matt Rhule had to say at the side podium Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
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“We didn’t come here to go 7-6;” Matt Rhule takes the podium to wrap up things in Chicago for Big Ten Media Days
-Rhule led things off for the podium session in late morning, saying Nebraska’s goals are still to make the playoff and get past the 7-6 type of season…he was…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on today’s final day of B1G Media Days and anything that’s popped up from Chicago since yesterday… Advertising Inquiries…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
What are we going to do when Curt Cignetti walks by this morning?
-The man who walks on water---OK, let’s not go THAT far---will be in the building this morning to wrap up the podium sessions, as he looks to defend Indiana’s…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
What coaches are you most looking forward to hearing from today?
-Cigs? Rhule? Who is most intriguing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 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
Matt Rhule kicks off Day 3 of B1G Media Days at the podium at 11:30am…what do we expect to hear from him?
-Nebraska has not really been part of the conversation at all so far at Media Days, and they probably won’t be when all is said and done with who is here on…
- 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
Football is ALL the way back with a fight on Day 1 of Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp
-WLWT5 in Cincinnati caught footage of a scrum of Bengals players, showing Ja’Marr Chase and CB Jalen Davis going facemask to facemask, eventually ending in…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
B1G Media Days wraps up today in Chicago…what did we learn in Day 2 yesterday?
-Yesterday, we heard from Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan State, Purdue, Minnesota, and UCLA…PJ Fleck led things off with the podium with a 13 minute opening…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on Day 2 ahead of Media Days and Sip’s travels to Chicago… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
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Good news, Nebrasketball fans---the season ticket reseating process is getting kicked down the road
-What was supposed to be an issue for Spring 2027 will now be scheduled following the 2028-29 season…it appears that fan anger has been heard -A letter that…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
-Sean joins us via Streamyard! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 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
More and more jersey patches are showing up on uniforms…what kind of price can it all get to?
-So far, 4 teams have sponsored jersey patches in the B1G---Illinois, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and as of yesterday…Ohio State (Notre Dame also announced a…
- 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
More from Big Ten Media Days!
-What other news was there yesterday? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
We review day 1 at Big Ten Media Days!
-What were some of the headlines from Bret Bielema and Tony Pettiti Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-Final thoughts on Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days ahead….and Jake’s travels to get out there Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Ruud family was important in the history of Nebraska football, and now they have a namesake with the program
-Nebraska’s linebacker room is now called the Ruud Family linebacker room per reports from Husker Online’s Sean Callahan -Bill is very familiar and close with…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Joel Klatt lists Matt Rhule as one of the coaches with the most pressure on them in college football…can he get to a point where he’s off a hot seat?
-A midseason extension last year obviously helps Rhule avoid a major hot seat, but a rough finish and a 19-19 overall record doesn’t help him stay for sure off…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Speaking of Big Ten Media Days---why, exactly, is this event being held in Chicago THIS year? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-Bill had his bugaboo earlier in the show, and now Sip would like to tell of something bothering him---as Chicago is PACKED with Lollapalooza and another major…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Lindy’s magazine has a thoughts on Nebraska’s top 5 pro prospects….do we agree?
-Lindy’s lists Justin Evans, Elijah Pritchett, Donovan Jones, Williams Nwaneri, and Tree Babalade as the best pro prospects on the team currently. Is that what…
- 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
Nebrasketball is heading to Grand Island for an exhibition game vs. an old rival…will the Stool make the trip?
-Husker hoops announced they’ll be playing Kansas State in an exhibition game on Monday, October 26 th at the BigIron Events Center in GI…should be good demand…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Welcome to Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days from Chicago….what are we looking forward to hearing on Day 1?
-Tony Petitti will lead things off for the B1G today as he surely puffs out his chest with a 3 rd straight national championship…what do we expect to hear from…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Big Ten's preseason rankings are out
-What do the rankings look like prior to media days? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 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
It appears as if there is some issue in getting single game tickets sold for Nebraska football games this Fall / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
-There was apparently an offer emailed out this weekend for 2 tickets for $50 for the Nebraska/Bowling Green night game on September 12 th …which is a great…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
Nick Saban says the conference with the national champion isn’t always the best conference…SEC bias or legitimacy to the argument?
-Saban was on ESPN’s “Get Up” last week and said to the panel that the best conference gets defined by how many good teams you have from to top bottom -The SEC…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia for his final 2 years of his career….will he fizzle out or continue to be elite?
-News broke Friday morning of LeBron’s decision to go to the 76ers, which surprised most people—it seemed like the Heat, Cavaliers or Warriors were the…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)
-A 21 year old won yesterday on the PGA Tour (Jackson Koivun)---and beat Scottie Scheffler to do so. Unreal Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
- Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK
It’s good to be Warde….well, kind of: a solid settlement is in place for Michigan’s AD out the door
-Warde Manuel and Michigan agreed to mutually part ways last week, though it won’t officially happen until the end of the calendar year…and he’ll get a cool $7…