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The No.1 offensive line recruit has flipped to Texas Tech for a big amount of money…is this a one-off or a sign of massive deals to come? Jul 07, 2025

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5-star OT Felix Ojo surprised many by committing to Texas Tech on the 4th of July, despite heavy pursuit from Florida, Michigan, Ohio State and Texas among others…and his agent (Derrick Shelby) says Ojo received a 3-year, $5.1 million revenue-sharing deal with the Red Raiders

However, it was then reported that Ojo will receive an average of $775,000 per year for his 3 years with a verbal understanding that Texas Tech will renegotiate up to $5 million

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) Jul 07, 2025

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-It’s a Football Facts Monday….what does Bill have for us today?

Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Sister Golden Hair" - America (1975)

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Big 12 Media Days starts tomorrow in Frisco, Texas…what national angles are of relevance? Jul 07, 2025

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the conference has no clear favorite to win this year, and it appears there are no true bad teams in the league, either…so a very interesting year lies ahead

-What is BYU’s QB plan with Jake Retzlaff moving on? What’s the scene at Colorado without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? Can anyone from the league be a legitimate national champion threat?

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Phil Steele’s magazine is officially out….and to little surprise, Nebraska is in the middle of the pack in the B1G Jul 07, 2025

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The magazine came out over the weekend, which is further indication that football season will be here before we know it. Pretty much everyone is putting Nebraska as middle of the back in the conference….what about Wisconsin at 13th?

Also, RIP to former Nebrasketball forward Larry Florence, who passed away Wednesday evening

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s Jul 03, 2025

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-Bryan Seck from Lincoln Literacy joins us to wrap things up from the Residence Inn Haymarket…

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Taste Test Thursday with Smoking Gun Jerky of Nebraska Jul 03, 2025

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Use promo code EARLY at SmokingGunJerky.com to receive 10% off your order…same applies at 48th and R

Also, a visit from Aaron of the Residence Inn to highlight the hotel…

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Mark Manning (Husker Wrestling Head Coach) Jul 03, 2025

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We haven’t seen Coach Manning since his team finished 2nd overall at the NCAA Championships…what was that like and what kind of momentum has it built?

AJ Ferrari joins the team for next year, a huge addition for Husker Wrestling…you’re adding a former NCAA Champion to your roster…life is pretty good, eh?

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Mike Schaefer: Part 2 / Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) Jul 03, 2025

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Matt Rhule has lost 17 straight games to ranked teams…how does he get a pass for that?

Also, no game show today so it’s Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what does Bill have for us?

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Mike Schaefer (Nebraska 247 Sports): Part 1 (hour is open for sponsorship) Jul 03, 2025

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We saw Schaefer briefly yesterday, and he’s back today…is there any validity to ESPN’s assessment that Nebraska “whiffed” in June recruiting?

Which of the recruits picked up in the last week is the most impressive get for Matt Rhule and Nebraska?

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Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln) Jul 03, 2025

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Derek is back from vacation…right before getting more time off with the 4th of July…where did he go? What does he know about activities this weekend and coming up…Uncle Sam Jam? Cornhusker State Games?

Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "America the Beautiful" - Ray Charles (1972)

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