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-The Nebraska football dunk contest was super cool! Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Pitino---after his St. John’s team beat Creighton on Sunday—said college basketball isn’t the same sport that he’s loved for so many years and that he can see a point soon where players want to leave mid-season Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Baker spoke with ESPN’s Dan Murphy late last week and said “there’s an opportunity to expand the NCAA men’s tournament if it’s done with care,” saying also that leaders from some of the biggest and most powerful conferences indicate they want more of their teams in March Madness -To no one’s surprise, basketball analysts like Jay Bilas and Jon Rothstein are extremely against the idea, as is the common person. Imagine if Nebraska’s first ever tourney win game in a field of 96? -Also, an update on Husker baseball, who got off to a good start in Phoenix against Grand Canyon…how did the entire 4-game slate go? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What does Bill have for us this week to get us going on a Monday? Let’s see… -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Dance the Night Away" ~ Van Halen (1979) Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Wake Forest upset Duke on Saturday (thanks to 29 points from Omaha’s Hunter Sallis) and the fans predictably stormed the court -Duke star Kyle Filipowski injured his knee in the mayhem, and said after the game that stormings have to stop, as did Duke head coach John Scheyer…ESPN reports there’s been about 3 court storms per week this season Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Minnesota came in with a serious pulse, at 8-7 in the league and a very outside chance of making the NCAA Tournament, but a chance nonetheless -The Huskers had every reason to be motivated to play, after getting their first road win of conference play and also trying to avenge the loss at Minnesota from December -What was the big storyline of the game? What’s the B1G picture e look like with 3 games to go now? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebrasketball hosts Minnesota on Sunday in a sold-out arena…any reason to expect a letdown? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Film Friday…what are we watching this weekend per Bill’s advice? -Call Dirk, Scot & Ty at MidPlains Advisors to plan your financial future today---(402) 730-7387 Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska finally got their first road win in conference play on Wednesday, an 85-70 win at Indiana to put the Huskers at 19-8 overall and 9-7 in B1G play -Minnesota delivered a tough loss to Nebraska in December, and the Huskers surely haven’t forgotten that evening…will that be enough to fire them up? -Again—Nebraska’s 3 game win streak has come with 3 comfortable double-digit wins…why not a fourth? -Who are some possible first round opponents in the NCAA Tournament? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s been a long time since we’ve heard some aging advice from Sip…what does he have today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Knowing Me, Knowing You" - ABBA (1976) Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-EA Sports College Football 2025 officially was announced yesterday, with Kirk Herbstreit saying he’d be the color commentary man for the game. It’s the first edition coming since 2014 -All 11,000 college football players in the game will receive $600 if they opt-in, plus a copy of the game ($70 value)…seems fair, right? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Per The Athletic, the early signing period is set to move to the Wednesday BEFORE conference championship Saturday…which would be December 4th -The goal is to allow coaches to lock in their signees before the transfer portal window opens…can you imagine preparing for a conference championship and having to close a recruiting class right before it? Ridiculous. -Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): Where are people listening from today? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy