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Episodes
A Review of B1G Games this Week
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Sip and Bock run through some of he big games happening in college football this week.-Jojo Domann had had a season endings surgery, what does this m...
The Spillover with Mike Schaefer and Connor Happer
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Bock, Sipp, and Schaefer break down the unusual event.-A Michigan Highschool athlete was Disqualified for Profanity...Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocad...
How will the events of this week impact recruting?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Mike Schaefer joins Sip and Bock to talk about some recruiting.-How will the Huskers utilize the transfer portal?-Who do we wanna see as the new offe...
7 Huskers are nearly fully heatlhy for Wisonsin and Iowa
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-With a healthy roster, where will we see improvements in the Huskers' finals games-Do those games mean anything to this team with the coaching ch...
Song of the Day (Sponsored by Sartorr Hamann Jewlers)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Bock and Sipp react to Bock's song of the day and discuss some TikTok opportunities for Sipp. Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: ht...
What is the expectations for Frost Moving Forward?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Is Eric Chinander Nebraska's hottest assistant since Carl Pelini?-Has Memorial Stadium has stepped this year in its product outside of the game i...
Sipp and Bock Catch up a Wild Week of Husker Athletics
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Is the Nebraska fanbase overly critical?-Sipp and Bock hear from fans going over the state of the program and what the constant change over of head c...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Thoughts on Nebrasketball’s opening game last night against Western Illinois?-Are you bummed Nebraska and Creighton are playing so early in the sea...
Parker Gabriel (Lincoln Journal Star) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-We all pretty much agreed that something needed to happen with the Nebraska football program…was keeping Frost and firing 4 offensive assistants th...
Parker Gabriel (Lincoln Journal Star) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-If you do, why is that? Can he evaluate coaches properly and know who to hire or do expect Trev Alberts to be involved in the process? Does Scott des...
MAILBAGGGGG!!!! Your questions, our answers
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-As always, email your questions for Sip & Jake to [email protected] or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jeweler...
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-How long will it take to get new offensive assistants hired for Nebraska? What does the next month of recruiting look like?-If Scott Frost told his v...
Nebrasketball began their season last night against Western Illinois…how’d the guys look?
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Nebraska looked great against Colorado in their exhibition win 10 days ago…did they get started on the right foot last night?-Does this look like a...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Frost is back for 2022….surprised that was yesterday’s announcement?-Also, NEBRASKETBALL TONIGHT!!! Western Illinois in Lincoln for 7 pm tipoffSh...
Robin Washut (Husker Online) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Nebrasketball’s regular-season starts TONIGHT!! Expecting a slow start from the team or a quick one?-How weird does it feel that Nebraska plays Cre...
Scott Frost is back in 2022…but doesn’t Nebraska have to win one of last next 2 games to feel better about it?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-It’s going to feel pretty bad if Frost is back after riding a 6-game losing streak to end the season. Obviously, they can’t go to a bowl game now...
Nebrasketball is back tonight with a 7pm tipoff against Western Illinois
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-You have to hope that they don’t have a result like the UC-Riverside loss in Fred’s first year…how about Andy Katz picking Nebraska as a 10-see...
Rick Kaczenski (Former Nebraska/Iowa DL coach)
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Scott Frost is back for a 5th season next year…is it still difficult to recruit knowing that one more bad year might get him canned?-6-6 can’t be...
Trev Alberts says Scott Frost is back for next season with a restructured contract…how do Husker fans feel about the news?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Alberts and Frost both released statements Monday afternoon that indicated Frost would be back with a restructured contract…it was greeted with pre...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-What is this bye week going to look like….any comments from Trev Alberts?-Thoughts on the comments about Texas recruiting for Nebraska during the g...
FOX’s broadcast says Nebraska’s inability to recruit Texas is part of their struggles…is that true? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-In the late 3rd quarter, Joel Klatt and Gus Johnson talked about how in 2011, Nebraska had 20 players on the roster from Texas, still from their Big ...
Nebraska showed no signs of a team giving up on their coach or season on Saturday…are anti-Frost people still in that stance?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Nebraska has been a roller-coaster this year, but still has resulted in mostly losses. They’ve played really well and fallen just short to all the ...
Jake’s NFL Week 9 Winners and Losers
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Did Jake’s Dolphins break their 7 game win streak and beat the Texans? How was Green Bay without Aaron Rodgers?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by...
How’d things shake out in the B1G this weekend and what’s the picture going forward?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-What in the world happened to Minnesota against Illinois? Yikes…-Also, Michigan State/Purdue recap and other notes from B1G play and across the cou...
Nebraska played well once again, but it’s not enough to dethrone No. 5 Ohio State in Lincoln
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Nebraska’s defense was wonderful for the whole game, but couldn’t get enough consistent help from the offense or special teams to get it over the...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenm...
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Minnesota (-14’) vs. Illinois -Michigan (-19’) vs. Indiana -Michigan St (-3) vs. Purdue-Ohio State (-15) vs. Nebr...
Jay Moore (Former Husker/NFL DE)
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-How hard is it to win when so many games result in painful ways to lose more often than not?-How do you assess these final 3 games if the staff shoul...
Derek Bombeck (Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau)
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-2021 NSAA State Volleyball, Lincoln Stars, Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show, Veteran Day Parade-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann J...
Let’s take a look around the B1G for the weekend ahead in league matchups
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Michigan State heads to Purdue tomorrow…the Boilermakers have already beaten a No. 2 ranked team this year (Iowa)…can they beat the No. 3 team at...
What if Nebraska keeps it close against Ohio State on Saturday?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-It’s entirely possible as Nebraska, as we all know, loses all their games in close fashion. But this is another Top 10 team and one that is fightin...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Jets/Colts tonight..does Mike White throw for 400+ yards again?!-What’s next in the high school football playoffs?Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGOu...
Mike Schaefer: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-How does a staff recruit when they’re not sure they’ll be here next year? What are commits doing right now?-Was Michigan State’s success with t...
Mike Schaefer: Part 1 (sponsored by Trek CBD)
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Is Scott Frost coaching for his job these final 3 games or is he safe no matter what?-Is this team going to play Ohio State tight or do you expect so...
-What’s next on Rick’s “Hidden Gems”? And will Sip get his trivia right? Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKING
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-What’s next on Rick’s “Hidden Gems”? And will Sip get his trivia right?Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green ...
Do listeners want to see Logan Smothers on Saturday or understand that it might be a bad idea against Ohio State?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-We know you’re upset and frustrated with Adrian Martinez, but it’s probably not a great idea to see Smothers against Ohio State…right?-Who give...
What if Nebraska keeps it close against Ohio State on Saturday?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-It’s entirely possible as Nebraska, as we all know, loses all their games in close fashion. But this is another Top 10 team and one that is fightin...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Doesn’t it seem kind of dumb to have to wait 9 days after Nebraska’s last exhibition game to play their first real game?-World Series Game 6….d...
Parker Gabriel (Lincoln Journal Star) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Do you expect this Nebraska team to fight until the end these next 3 games or limp to the finish?-If Frost is retained, is next year a lame duck type...
What about Nebraska football gives you optimism for the rest of the year and beyond?
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Let’s try a positive exercise. Thing aren’t all bad about this team. But what really gives you the most optimism about the team?-And, are those t...
MAILBAGGGG!!!! Your questions, our answers
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-As always, email your questions for Sip & Jake to [email protected] or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jeweler...
Sean Callahan (Husker Online)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-How soon will the picture of Scott Frost’s future be clear or is it already clear one way or the other?-Do you expect a fully competitive team thes...
Let’s talk to the Frost supporters for a second…is Sean Beckton’s assessment of the team what gives you reason to keep things going here?
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Beckton said yesterday that Nebraska tends to lose focus for 4-5 plays a game and that is what has caused them to be on the losing end too many times...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Let’s play a game of ‘will these coaches be coaching in college somewhere next year…”-Bob Stoops, Gary Patterson, Chris Peterson, Urban Meyer...
Robin Washut (Husker Online) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Nebrasketball had no issues with Colorado on Sunday…was that an example of everything going right or more of what we can expect?-Will this be a goo...
Let’s kill a conversation that too many people believe in: It is NOT Scott Frost or Bust for the future of the Nebraska football program
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-When Frost was hired, we thought we had solved all our issues and we would be fixed. We were wrong. But that doesn’t mean that “if he can’t do ...
Derrick Henry, “The Big Horse,” is out for the season…how will Sip cope?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Henry suffered a foot injury in the Titans’ win against the Colts…they do give him a ton of carries…-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor...
Rick Kaczenski (Former Nebraska/Iowa DL coach)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Nebraska is 3-6 and staring at 3-9 right in the face…how can you keep a coach and staff that potentially goes 3-9 in their 4th season?-You were a f...
How much of Nebraska’s struggles are obvious coaching issues vs. obvious personnel issues?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Keep in mind that coaches are responsible for the personnel, as they recruit it here. But when you look at Nebraska, we assessed and said they look t...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Bad weekend for Nebraska football (again)…but how about Nebrasketball?!-What were your other highlights of the weekend in the sports world?Show spo...
Michigan State is this weekend’s biggest winner in the B1G…can they win the East? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Sparty was down 30-14 to Michigan but didn’t panic, and rode 5 Kenneth Walker TDs (!!) to a 37-33 win over Michigan and a No. 5 ranking in this wee...
-Any obvious winners and losers this week in the NFL? Did Jake’s Dolphins suck again? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-This team is not going to a bowl game. 3-9 seems more likely than 4-8 or 5-7, too. So where does this conversation go over the next month?-Are we goi...
NFL Week 8 Winners and Losers
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Any obvious winners and losers this week in the NFL? Did Jake’s Dolphins suck again?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers)Sho...
You know what didn’t disappoint this weekend? Nebrasketball!
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Nebraska was dominant from start to finish in a 82-67 win over Colorado at PBA on Sunday; the only bad thing is that it doesn’t count on the record...
Nebraska falls at home to Purdue, 28-23, and now we have to ask: Is the end for Scott Frost in Lincoln near?
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Think about the conversation after Northwestern and Michigan; Nebraska sat at 3-4 after a close loss to the Wolverines, and people thought Frost was ...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Rank these games of interest in order for B1G this weekend: Michigan State/Michigan; Ohio State/Penn State; Wisconsin/Iowa-Any eyes on the World Seri...
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Wisconsin (-3) vs. Iowa -Ohio State (-18) vs. Penn St -Michigan (-4) vs. Michigan St-Nebraska (-7) vs. Purdue ...
Doc Sadler (Nebrasketball assistant coach)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-The season got rolling against Peru State on Wednesday…what were you pleased with from it?-How much will you learn about this team and its potentia...
Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Carriage Glen Independent Living 55+)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-What’s on Sip’s mind this week to help age gracefully? Visit carriageglenoflincoln.com for info-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann...
Let’s take a look at this weekend’s slate in the B1G…it’s a big one
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Michigan/Michigan State on Saturday…will the Wolverines keep it going or will Sparty crush their dreams once again?-Penn State/Ohio State…James F...
Adrian Martinez is back to full health, and is a change on the way at kicker for Nebraska?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Scott Frost spoke with media yesterday and said that he’s excited to see Adrian Martinez back at 100% tomorrow against Purdue following the bye wee...
MAILBAGGGG!!! Your questions, our answers
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-As always, email your questions for Sip & Jake to [email protected] or tweet them -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewele...
What gives you the most hope that Scott Frost and Nebraska are going to turn things around next year?
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Let’s get a state of hope from the fans, and Sip & Jake. If you believe in Scott Frost, and it seems a lot (if not the majority) still do—tel...
The Spillover with Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Do you guys have any idea why Nebraska opened as a 7-point favorite against Purdue? -Did you watch Saints/Seahawks last night on Monday Night Footbal...
Robin Washut (Husker Online) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-We have actual basketball TOMORROW (well, an exhibition)…what are you watching for in Peru State/Nebraska? -How do you properly assess expectations...
Lance Leipold (Kansas Head Football Coach)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-The concept of moral victories is not one that coaches like…but what’s the takeaway after a close loss to Oklahoma? -What does hanging in a game ...
Texas Tech fired Matt Wells despite him being 5-3 this season so far!
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Wells is 13-17 overall at Texas Tech, but the Red Raiders blew the game in the 2nd half on Saturday in losing to Kansas State and falling to 5-3. See...
Rick Kaczenski (Former Nebraska/Iowa DL coach)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-There are 2 outcomes this Saturday for Nebraska football; what’s the response from the team for either? If they lose, a bowl game is pretty much al...
Updates from the podium on Monday show a starting safety will be out and what else?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Scott Frost said that Deontai Williams will be back sometime this season but it won’t be on Saturday….as Nebraska tries to find ways to stop Davi...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Jake’s anti-jinx worked for the Braves! First World Series appearance since 1999 -Highlights of the bye weekend were…?? Show sponsored by GANA TR...
Does anyone find it odd to see Nebraska as big of a favorite as they are against Purdue? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-We just mentioned last segment of things that are going well for Nebraska but things that are not going well, too -A 7 point favorite for Nebraska? P...
The Journal Star laid out exactly what Nebraska has to do on the field to get to a bowl game…can they do it?
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Parker Gabriel wrote a great article that actually had many surprising stats, like Nebraska having the 2nd most offensive yards per game in the B1G (...
NFL Week 7 Winners and Losers
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Oh, no—it’s 6 straight losses for Jake’s Dolphins. But they aren’t the biggest losers this week! -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor ...
A look around the B1G shows that Ohio State is on an absolute roll
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Look at the Buckeyes—they had zero test from Indiana in a 54-7 win on the road. -Also, 9 OTs for Penn State/Illinois?! And…Illinois WON?! -Also—...
Jake spent the bye weekend witnessing what was almost one of the greatest upsets in college football history
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-No Husker football this weekend? No biggie—there was still football to be watched, and Jake saw it in Lawrence, Kansas, with the Jayhawks owning a ...
The Spillover w/ Connor Happer & Mike Schaefer
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-How do you intend to spend your non-Husker football bye weekend? -What games of interest do you care about in the sports landscape this weekend? Show...
Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Ohio St (-20 ) vs. Indiana -Michigan (-23’) vs. Northwestern -Ravens (- 6’ ) vs. Bengals -Chiefs (-4’) vs. Titans -Falcons (-2’ ) vs. Dol...
Gerry DiNardo (Big Ten Network)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Wisconsin/Purdue tomorrow…if Purdue wins, do they become the favorite to win the West? -Is this the year Michigan beats Ohio State or will the Buck...
Derek Bombeck (Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Zombie Hunt, PBR at PBA, and Boo At The Zoo -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Show sponsored by GANA TRUCKINGOur Sponsors:...
Let’s take a look at this weekend’s B1G football slate…what’s the interest level?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-Not a great slate of games, with Wisconsin at Purdue being the game of most interest -Also, Northwestern/Michigan; Illinois/Penn State; Maryland/Minn...
Do you approach the Husker bye week with relief of avoidance of a potential gut punch or sadness because you can’t watch Husker football?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
-There are optimists and pessimists in every phase of life. Jake and Sip are curious about where fans are at as we approach the bye weekend tomorrow. ...