I was there for the first National Championship for Nebraska football!

 🏈 The 1970 Nebraska Cornhuskers football season was the beginning of a dynasty. Coached by Bob Devaney, Nebraska went 11–0–1, won the Big Eight Conference, and claimed their first national championship in school history.

🔥 Season Overview

• Record: 11 wins, 0 losses, 1 tie

• Conference: Big Eight (7–0)

• Final AP Ranking: No. 1

• Bowl Game: Orange Bowl victory over No. 5 LSU, 17–12

• Only Tie: A 21–21 draw against No. 3 USC in Los Angeles

🧠 Key Players

• Jerry Tagge & Van Brownson (QBs): Devaney rotated both quarterbacks throughout the season.

• Jeff Kinney (RB): A consistent offensive threat.

• Johnny Rodgers (Wingback): A rising star who would win the Heisman in 1972.

• Rich Glover & Willie Harper (Defense): Anchored a tough defensive unit.

📅 Notable Games

Date	Opponent	Result
Sep 19	@ USC (No. 3)	T 21–21
Oct 10	Missouri (No. 16)	W 21–7
Nov 21	Oklahoma	W 28–21
Jan 1, 1971	LSU (No. 5)	W 17–12

🏆 National Title Drama

Nebraska entered the Orange Bowl ranked No. 3. Earlier that day, No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Ohio State both lost their bowl games. Nebraska’s win over LSU vaulted them to No. 1 in the final AP Poll, securing the national championship.

Bob Devaney

🏈 Bob Devaney: The Architect of Nebraska Football's Rise

Bob Devaney was a transformative figure in college football, best known for turning the University of Nebraska into a national powerhouse. Here's a snapshot of his remarkable journey:

📚 Early Life & Career

• Born April 13, 1915, in Saginaw, Michigan

• Played football at Alma College, graduating in 1939

• Coached high school football in Michigan before joining Michigan State as an assistant coach (1953–1956)

🐴 Wyoming Years (1957–1961)

• Head coach at the University of Wyoming

• Compiled a 35–10–5 record

• Won or shared four Skyline Conference titles

• Led the team to a Sun Bowl victory in 1958

🌽 Nebraska Legacy (1962–1972)

• Took over a struggling Nebraska program in 1962

• Immediate turnaround: 9–2 record and a Gotham Bowl win in his first season

• Led Nebraska to two national championships in 1970 and 1971

• Famous for the “Game of the Century” win over Oklahoma in 1971

• Overall record at Nebraska: 101–20–2

• Introduced Tom Osborne as an assistant, who later succeeded him as head coach

🏆 Honors & Impact

• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981

• Served as Nebraska’s Athletic Director from until 1993

• Oversaw the rise of Nebraska’s entire athletic department, including women’s sports

• The Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln is named in his honor

🕊️ Final Years

• Retired in 1996

• Passed away on May 9, 1997, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at age 82

Bob Devaney wasn’t just a coach—he was a cultural icon in Nebraska. His folksy charm, strategic brilliance, and ability to connect with players and fans alike made him “Coach” to an entire state. 

The Yankee Years with Joe Torre!

Just read The Yankee Years!  Great Book!

Joe Torre’s tenure with the New York Yankees from 1996 to 2007 was nothing short of legendary. He transformed a team that hadn’t won a World Series in 18 years into a modern dynasty.

🧢 Highlights of the Torre Era

• 4 World Series titles: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000

• 6 American League pennants

• 12 consecutive playoff appearances

• 10 AL East division titles

• Managed iconic players like Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada

⚾ Leadership Style

Torre was known for his calm demeanor, steady leadership, and ability to manage egos in a clubhouse full of stars. He earned the respect of players and fans alike, even while navigating the pressures of owner George Steinbrenner’s high expectations.

📖 Behind the Scenes

In his book The Yankee Years, co-authored with Tom Verducci, Torre offers a candid look at:

• The tension between old-school players and high-priced free agents

• The challenges of managing personalities like Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi

• The emotional rollercoaster of postseason battles, including the epic 2003 ALCS Game 7 against the Red Sox

🏁 End of an Era

Torre left the Yankees after the 2007 season following a contract dispute. Despite the bittersweet exit, his legacy remains firmly etched in Yankee lore as one of the most successful managers in MLB history. 

Coach Rhule!

 Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule Big Ten Media Days Press Conference (7/22/25)

This is great!

 I'm not saying this should replace the tunnel walk but at least get Timmy Trumpet to play at the Michigan game!

Edwin Diaz taking the mound to Timmy Trumpet is everything we hoped for and more. 🎺

Which college teams still run the triple option!

🏈 Still holding the line with the triple option—a few college teams continue to embrace this old-school, run-heavy offense that prioritizes deception, discipline, and clock control. Here's who’s keeping it alive:

🛡️ FBS Teams

• Army, Navy, and Air Force: The three U.S. service academies are the most prominent programs still running the Flexbone triple option as their primary offense. It suits their personnel and plays to their strategic strengths.

• Georgia Southern: While they’ve evolved toward a more hybrid system, they still incorporate option principles into their playbook.

• Coastal Carolina: Known for blending spread concepts with option elements, they run a modernized version that keeps defenses guessing.

🐾 FCS and Lower Divisions

• The Citadel: A consistent triple option team in the FCS ranks.

• Kennesaw State: A powerhouse in the FCS that runs the option to near perfection, especially impressive given their relatively young program.

• Davidson College: Runs a shotgun-based triple option offense.

• Wofford College: Historically known for its “Wing-Bone” variation of the triple option.

• Harding University (DII): Dominated with the Flexbone, rushing for over 6,000 yards in a season while passing fewer than 60 times.

• Salisbury University (DIII): Uses Navy-style triple option and consistently ranks among the top rushing teams.

These programs prove that while the triple option may be rare in today’s pass-heavy landscape, it’s far from extinct. It’s a system that rewards precision and punishes undisciplined defenses—and when executed well, it’s poetry in motion.

Who are to top high school quarterbacks returning this fall!

 🏈 Nebraska’s high school football scene is stacked with quarterback talent heading into fall 2025. Here are some of the standout QBs to keep an eye on:

🌟 Top Nebraska High School Quarterbacks (Fall 2025)

• Jett Thomalla – Millard South

  • One of the most prolific passers in the state

  • Completed 250 of 359 passes for 3,663 yards and 47 touchdowns last season

  • Committed to Alabama, and expected to lead Millard South to another state title run

• Sebastian Circo – Omaha North

  • Rising star with offers from Miami, Syracuse, Nebraska, and more

  • Threw for 1,307 yards and 16 touchdowns as a sophomore despite missing two games

  • Known for his strong arm and accuracy

• Brady McGill – Roncalli Catholic

  • A three-year starter with over 3,000 career passing yards

  • Has drawn interest from K-State, Wyoming, Northern Illinois, and NDSU

  • Also serves as punter and kicker—true all-around athlete

• Braylon Anderson – Oakland-Craig

  • Passed for over 2,000 yards last season with a 60% completion rate

  • Dual-threat QB with leadership experience across multiple sports

  • Expected to dominate Class C-2 this year

• Bode Soukup – Blair

  • Entering his third year as starter

  • Improved from 1,290 to 1,615 passing yards last season

  • Invited to the Elite 11 Regional Finals for his accuracy and poise

Wahoo is still No 3 in all-time winning streaks in high school basketball in the nation!

Rank	School (City, State)	Consecutive Wins	Seasons
1	Passaic High School (Passaic, NJ)	159	1919–1925
2	Georgia Christian School (Valdosta, GA)	129	1979–1984
3	Wahoo High School (Wahoo, NE)	114	1988–1992
4	Belleville Henderson Central (Belleville, NY)	104	1966–1971
5	Palmer High School (Palmer, IA)	103	1986–1989
6	Valley High School (Bingham, ME)	101	1997–2002
7	Sibley High School (Sibley, LA)	100	1979–1980
7	Tuscaloosa Academy (Tuscaloosa, AL)	100	1980–1983
9	Virginia City High School (Virginia City, NV)	93	1982–1986
10	Beaufort High School (Beaufort, NC)	91	1960–1962

 

Key game for Nebraska is Cincinnati-Here are the team strengths

🔴 Nebraska Cornhuskers – Roster Strengths

⭐ Key Strengths

• Quarterback:

  • Dylan Raiola (SO) – Former 5-star recruit, threw for 2,806 yards and 13 TDs as a freshman

  • Backed by Marcos Davila and Heinrich Haarberg for depth

• Wide Receivers:

  • Dane Key (SR) – 715 yards, 2 TDs

  • Nyziah Hunter and Jacory Barney Jr. – Speed and route-running precision

  • Cortez Mills and Isaiah Mozee – Talented freshmen with high upside

• Running Back:

  • Emmett Johnson – 598 rushing yards, 273 receiving yards

  • Kwinten Ives and Jamarion Parker add depth and versatility

• Offensive Line:

  • Henry Lutovsky, Justin Evans, and Gunnar Gottula anchor a deep unit

  • Elijah Pritchett and Rocco Spindler bring Power Five experience

• Defense:

  • Dasan McCullough and Marques Watson-Trent – Elite linebackers

  • DeShon Singleton and Malcolm Hartzog Jr. – Veteran secondary leaders

  • Cameron Lenhardt and Keona Davis – Disruptive edge rushers

⚫ Cincinnati Bearcats – Roster Strengths

⭐ Key Strengths

• Quarterback:

  • Brendan Sorsby – Dual-threat QB with 2,813 passing yards and 445 rushing yards

  • Dangerous in RPO schemes and red zone situations

• Running Back:

  • Tawee Walker – 864 yards, 10 TDs

  • Evan Pryor – Explosive back with 7.5 YPC and receiving ability

• Wide Receivers & Tight Ends:

  • Cyrus Allen, Caleb Goodie, and Jeff Caldwell – Transfer-heavy but talented WR corps

  • Joe Royer – Reliable TE with 532 yards and 3 TDs

• Offensive Line:

  • Joe Cotton and Taran Tyo – Experienced tackles

  • Depth is a concern, but starters are solid

• Defense:

  • Dontay Corleone – All-America caliber DT, 320 lbs of disruption

  • Jack Dingle and Jonathan Thompson – Physical linebackers

  • Matthew McDoom and Xavier Williams – Upgraded secondary via transfer portal

🧠 Matchup Insight

Position Group	Nebraska Strength	Cincinnati Strength	Edge
Quarterback	Raiola (5⭐)	Sorsby (Dual-threat)	Even
Running Backs	Johnson, Ives	Walker, Pryor	Slight Cincy
Wide Receivers	Key, Hunter, Barney	Allen, Goodie	Nebraska
Offensive Line	Deep, experienced	Solid starters	Nebraska
Defensive Line	Lenhardt, Davis	Corleone	Even
Linebackers	McCullough, Watson-Trent	Dingle, Thompson	Nebraska

How many wins will Nebraska football have this year?

🏈 Nebraska Football 2025 Win Predictions

The 2025 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for Nebraska under head coach Matt Rhule. With a favorable schedule and rising talent, analysts and oddsmakers are cautiously optimistic about the Huskers’ prospects.

🔮 Projected Win Totals

• Vegas Over/Under: 7.5 wins

• CBS Sports Prediction: 8 regular season wins

• College Football News: 7 likely wins, with potential to reach 10

• Optimistic Forecasts: Some analysts believe Nebraska could go 9–3 or even 10–2, especially if they win key matchups

🗓️ Key Games on the 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Location	Difficulty
Aug 28	Cincinnati	Neutral (KC)	50/50
Sep 6	Akron	Home	Likely Win
Sep 13	Houston Christian	Home	Likely Win
Sep 20	Michigan	Home	Tough
Oct 11	Maryland	Away	50/50
Nov 1	USC	Home	Tough
Nov 22	Penn State	Away	Toughest
Nov 28	Iowa	Home	50/50

🔥 Factors Boosting Nebraska’s Outlook

• Dylan Raiola: Star sophomore QB with playoff aspirations

• Improved Roster: Strong transfer class and returning defensive core

• Favorable Schedule: Avoids Ohio State and Oregon; key games at home

• Rhule’s Track Record: Historically makes a big leap in year three

🏆 Realistic Expectations

Most experts agree Nebraska should:

• Win at least 8 games

• Compete for a Big Ten title berth

• Possibly reach the College Football Playoff if they win 9–10 games and survive November’s gauntlet

Here’s a game-by-game prediction for Nebraska Football’s 2025 season based on expert analysis and fan forecasts:

🏈 Nebraska 2025 Season Prediction

Week	Opponent	Location	Predicted Result
1	Cincinnati	Neutral (KC)	❌ Loss
2	Akron	Home	✅ Win
3	Houston Christian	Home	✅ Win
4	Michigan	Home	❌ Loss
5	BYE	—	—
6	Michigan State	Home	✅ Win
7	Maryland	Away	✅ Win
8	Minnesota	Away	❌ Loss
9	Northwestern	Home	✅ Win
10	USC	Home	❌ Loss
11	UCLA	Away	✅ Win
12	BYE	—	—
13	Penn State	Away	❌ Loss
14	Iowa	Home	✅ Win

📊 Final Regular Season Record: 7–5

• Big Ten Record: 5–4

• Bowl Eligible: Yes

• Likely Bowl: Las Vegas Bowl vs. Arizona State

🔥 Key Takeaways

• Nebraska is expected to dominate non-conference play, except for a tough opener vs. Cincinnati.

• Michigan, Penn State, and USC are projected losses due to elite defenses and playoff aspirations.

• Wins over Iowa and UCLA would be major morale boosters to close the season.

• Dylan Raiola’s development and Matt Rhule’s third-year magic could push the team to 8–9 wins if they pull off an upset or two.

I have to see us win the close ones and move up a notch or two to be more optimistic this year! Sure hope we can move up to 9-10 wins but they have to show me first! We have to beat Minnesota!

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🎙️ Early Break on 93.7 The Ticket (KNTK) – Lincoln, Nebraska

“Early Break” is a lively and beloved morning radio show airing weekdays from 6–9 a.m. on 93.7 The Ticket, hosted by a trio of personalities who bring humor, insight, and plenty of Husker talk to the airwaves:

🧠 The Hosts

Jake Sorensen

• Longtime radio host and Lincoln native

• Known for his energetic delivery and witty banter

• Balances being a sports fan and professional broadcaster

• Has been with 93.7 The Ticket for over a decade

• Enjoys golf, local breweries, and sports bars in Lincoln

Steve Sipple

• Veteran sports journalist with 30+ years covering Nebraska athletics

• Former lead columnist for the Lincoln Journal Star

• Currently writes for and HuskerOnline

• Offers deep insights into Husker football and college sports

• Co-hosts “Early Break” and contributes thoughtful commentary

Bill Busch

• Former college football coach with an impressive résumé:

  • Coached at LSU, Ohio State, Nebraska (three stints), and more

  • Part of LSU’s 2019 National Championship team

  • Recruited NFL #1 picks Joe Burrow and Alex Smith

• Now a motivational speaker and radio personality

• Brings coaching wisdom and humor to the show via his segment “Bill’s Thrills”

📻 What Makes the Show Special

• Tone: Upbeat, humorous, and often self-deprecating

• Content: Sports talk (especially Nebraska football), pop culture, quirky segments like “Mozzarella Monday” and “Shut Up Sipple”

• Audience: Local fans and national listeners via podcast and YouTube

• Chemistry: The trio’s camaraderie is a major draw—listeners describe it as “three guys who’ve been together for a lifetime”

🔗 Listen & Follow

Bob Gibson, Gale Sayers, and Whitey Ford

 We have lost three icons in sports this last week or so!

Gale Sayers who was from Omaha was a great runner for the Bears. I was a Bears fan when I was a kid. Born in the 50's Gale Sayers was the best when I was a kid. You know we didn't get many channels when I was a kid but there was always a game from the "Black and Blue" Division on TV on Sunday. The Bears, Packers, Vikings, and Lions were what we watched. Usually just one game was on. Oh once in a while we saw YA Tittle of the Giants or Sonny Jurgeson of the Redskins, or maybe even Roman Gabriel of the Rams but not often.

Gale Sayers was in the three best running backs I have ever seen and there have been a bunch. Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, and Barry Sanders are my best. There have been some very athletic running backs lately but not the best running backs. Gale Sayers was special!!! We will miss him but those memories won't go away!

Bob Gibson! He completely dominated in baseball. There was Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale of the Dodgers but Bob Gibson!!!  WOW!  I remember as a kid I would go to David Neill's house at noon during the World Series so we could watch a couple of innings during our lunch hour. Gibson struck out 17 or 18 batters in one game and I think that is still a record. Radio was big back then and most of the Tv sets were black and white but it was so fun to watch Bob Gibson and he was from OMAHA too!

My favorite team was the Yankees back then and their best picture was Whitey Ford! He won 70% of his games during his career. Pretty darn good. He had a strong supporting cast with Elston Howard, Yogi Berra, Joe Pepitone, Moose Skowron, Bobby Richardson, Tony Kubek, Clete Boyer, Tom Tresh, Mickey Mantle, and Roger Maris. Love the Yankees and love Whitey Ford!

Such Memories.................

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