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With the dust beginning to settle on the hires at Nebraska…do we feel confident in a unified mission going forward? Mar 21, 2024

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-Nebraska showed great unity post-Trev Alberts’ departure, with the quick naming of Dennis Leblanc as interim AD, which led to quick contract extensions for Fred Hoiberg and Amy Williams

-New AD Troy Dannen comes to a place that seems to be pretty set in its sports for the first time in a while; not many programs look like they are in any need soon of a change of leadership...

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Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day Mar 21, 2024

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-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Jake get trivia questions right in Bill and Sip’s absence?

-Song of Day: "The Joker" - Steve Miller Band (1973)

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What game today in the NCAA Tournament is the most interesting to Jake and the fans? Mar 21, 2024

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-Michigan State and Mississippi State get the tourney started at 11:15am, followed by trendy upset pick (11) Duquesne vs. (6) BYU…which team in the early going is prime for an upset?

-3-seed Creighton plays in the 3^rd game of the day against 14-seed Akron…the Jays are a popular pick to make a run to the Final Four…will they prove worthy of that label against the Zips?

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Welcome to Day 1 of the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament….and bigger news in Husker land with the official hire of a new Athletic Director Mar 21, 2024

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-Today is an unbelievable day in the world of sports, as we celebrate the beginning of the main rounds of the NCAA Tournament; join us for all the action at Buffalo Wings and Rings at 68^th & O!

-Before we get to the bracket itself, yesterday was a pretty big day in Husker sports: Washington A.D. Troy Dannen was named as Nebraska’s new A.D. on a 6-year deal; Nebraska has named Jeffrey Gold as their primary candidate for the new president job (30 day vetting process next); and…

-Amy Williams gets a 3-year contract extension through 2028-29; going from $715K per year to $950K per year. Pretty slow day other than that!

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The Spillover w/ Raff & AD (sponsored by Computer Hardware) Mar 20, 2024

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-One day from the true start of March Madness…are we feeling good about Nebraska right now?

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by MidPlains Advisors) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) Mar 20, 2024

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-It’s a “Them’s Fighting Words” Wednesday….what are we throwing hands about today?

-Contact Dirk, Scot & Ty at MidPlains Advisors to plan your financial future today----(402) 730-7387

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Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports) Mar 20, 2024

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-The Round of 64 starts TOMORROW in the NCAA Tournament…let’s get to the bracket with Lee

-Who are the most overrated and most underrated teams in their respective regions?

-Who does Lee think is going to make it to Phoenix for the Final Four?

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MAILBAGGGGG (sponsored by Double Eagle Golf) Mar 20, 2024

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-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 Jewelers): "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)" - Grand Funk Railroad (1970)

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online) Mar 20, 2024

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-Matt Rhule spoke with media on Monday and the majority of it was about Trev Alberts and moving on…will this be an ongoing topic in the Spring or moved on from shortly?

-Regarding actual football things that Rhule discussed, he seemed high on the running back depth…is that an area you think Nebraska is deep at?

-Nebrasketball is in the Dance on Friday in Memphis…are they going to beat Texas A&M?

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Nebrasketball locks in Fred Hoiberg with a contract extension through the 2028-29 season…will he deliver an NCAA win with it on Friday? Mar 20, 2024

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-We were informed yesterday late afternoon that Hoiberg’s contract was extended through the 2028-29 season, with a raise above $4million per year

-Interim president Chris Kabourek and interim A.D. Dennis Leblanc agreed to extend Fred before they play on Friday and before anyone is named in permanent role for their positions…any issues with that?

-Also, the First Four games started last night in Dayton…did we get drama from either of them?

-Jake has gone back and forth on whether or not the First Four is part of the NCAA Tournament

-HEATED debate incoming!

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