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Bracketology is kind to all 3 Division 1 basketball schools at the moment…could we be seeing 3 Nebraska schools in the Big Dance? Feb 11, 2025

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-Yes, this show is focused mostly on Nebrasketball---but for the state, it’s important to see that Nebraska-Omaha is leading the way in the Summit League at the moment, and Creighton is seen as a potential 6-seed at the moment with a 9-game winning streak

-Then there’s Nebraska---seen as a 10-seed yesterday by CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm and continuing to rise up Joe Lunardi’s list for ESPN…are all 3 programs heading toward the Big Dance in March?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by MidPlains Advisors) Feb 11, 2025

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-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "SOS" - ABBA (1975)

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A look at the current Top 5 in college basketball will make a hater of the SEC very upset Feb 11, 2025

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-The new AP Top 25 poll was released yesterday, and Auburn sits at No. 1, followed by Alabama at No. 2. Duke is 3^rd, Florida is 4^th, and Tennessee is 5^th. 4 of the top 5 teams…..SEC!

-There’s been SEC fatigue in football for years, which has been helped by the B1G winning 2 straight national titles…but Auburn and ‘Bama going 1-2 right now in the polls? Odd times.

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Paul Finebaum suggests that Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey should sit down with Roger Goodell to try and fix college football…what could they learn from the NFL? Feb 11, 2025

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-Finebaum was on ESPN yesterday morning and said that the NCAA is a mess—which everyone agrees with—and that the constant race to get the next big revenue deal for each conference is not a sign of unity, where as the NFL is always “swimming in the same direction,” with every team getting the financial security of the successful league.

-Also, the Nebraska women hosted Iowa last night…did the Huskers sweep the season series vs. the Hawkeyes?

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The Spillover w/ Raff & AD (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) Feb 10, 2025

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-Thoughts on Super Bowl and Nebrasketball/Ohio State from yesterday…

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Rick Pitino continues to succeed at St. John’s, and we must give that man some attention Feb 10, 2025

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-Pitino took over at St. John’s last year and had decent success, and this year has elevated the Red Storm to a 21-3 record; their best season since 2000. They’ve won 10 straight games and are 12-1 in Big East play

-He also had a great quote about being upset about having the one loss in conference play…

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One former college football player and broadcaster agrees with Matt Rhule’s stance on the Spring Game…but do the majority agree? Feb 10, 2025

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-David Pollack, a former long-time broadcaster on ESPN College Gameday and also a star at Georgia, said on his YouTube channel recently that he agrees with Matt Rhule’s stance on the Spring Game being damaging for other teams scouring his roster

-He also said he’s high on Dylan Raiola and sees Nebraska as a potential College Football Playoff team…

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Now that the football season is over, how will fans fill their time? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) Feb 10, 2025

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-The Super Bowl is great, but it also represents the end of football season as know it—unless you are one who enjoys the Spring leagues of the UFL and what not

-It appears Husker softball and baseball will be solid teams this year…is that where your attention goes?

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Nebrasketball hosted Ohio State yesterday at PBA…did the Huskers get a big 4th straight win? Feb 10, 2025

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-Both Ohio State and Nebraska were seen prior to the game as “last 4 byes” for Joe Lunardi’s ESPN Bracketology, avoiding a play-in game…yes, with more than a month to go still before the bracket comes out

-The Buckeyes have had a couple of big road wins this season…did Nebraska stave them off for a big W?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by MidPlains Advisors) Feb 10, 2025

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-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what’s on Bill’s mind now as football season is over?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John ‧ 1977

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