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Co-Host @SharpandHandley 1620TheZone. Play-By-Play @omahambb . Living life in the #402 after a stay in the #239 .

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Buy this kid a drink and put it on my tab
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Welcome home Corporal Daegan Page. May your service and sacrifice never be forgotten.
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Tomorrow’s forecast: The SUN will come up in Lincoln.
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Bucs GM Jason Licht the first former bartender at The Brass Rail in Lincoln to win a Super Bowl.
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How Ya Doin'?
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This little guy used to sleep outside our studio, while single parent dad was working. Today a dream becomes reality for Caleb and many others around the state. Congrats to the athletes, families, coaches and supporters along the way.
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Mickey made an interesting point on how he had to be show he was a good person before a good coach to gain trust of players. Relationship building 101.
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3 years
Will Bolt has spent 9 full seasons at Nebraska as a player/assistant/head coach and has been part of 8 regular season or conference champions. The man from Conroe, Texas has a winning DNA.
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Hearing from coaches that have met Rhule or his staff today. They were rooting for Rhule to get the Nebraska deal done, they are headstrong about the plan and for the first time since Solich a head coach feels authentic sitting across from me.
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Saw this Adrian his first game at Nebraska in ‘18. Tons of confidence, weapons around him and healthy and in a good head space. Been rare to see the kid smile, good for him tonight.
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40-0 with no doubts and more belts than a leather factory. Can you remember when Bud looked this good? Where are those that said he was beating nobodies for years? This is what domination looks like.
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What if I told you that December 11, 2023 was one of the biggest news days in Nebraska football? #dothe30for30
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Do you believe in magic?
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Baddest man from the 402
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8 years
This guy 1 NFL carry, 1 NFL TD
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5 months
Things you look up while waiting in line. Nebraska will add 5 "legacy" players tomorrow (Clark, Smith, Benning, Koch, Raiola). Fathers went a combined 178-45 (.798) at Nebraska.
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How do you say goodbye to someone that gave you your name? My mom’s journey ended this week. She was a nurse for 51 years from RN to CEO. Twice kicked cancer & still volunteered and tutored ESL nursing students, in her final days. Time well spent adds to life well lived. 🙏
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After nearly 2,000 shows together, we ride for one final time this morning. @SharpandBenning
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1 year
Nebraska has played 23 games, in the last 2 years. 14 have been one-possession games. They are 1-13. I don't care so close, so far or whatever. This is an unreal stat.
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Imagine if the whole Nebraska program woke up everyday pissed?
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You will find very few people that love the Huskers as much as Trev. To see him walk out the door, not into retirement, but to Texas A&M is unreal.
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2 years
Mickey Joseph spending back-2-back Friday’s recruiting in Omaha, is making quite the impression on prospects and coaches. He’s done his homework quickly on what has ailed Nebraska in a metro of nearly a million people.
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Kansas, you’ve got a friend in all of America.
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3 years
Games in Lincoln should only be played at night
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5 months
Lesson learned from this significant addition is Nebraska’s semi-truck is unbeaten in recruiting.
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Grant Brix
5 months
I am excited to announce I am a Cornhusker! Although there were great things about all of my top three schools, I firmly believe in what is being built by Coach Rhule and his staff. I want to thank everyone who has helped me and made this process special. God bless and GBR!! 🌽🎈
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There is no place like Nebraska, Dear old Nebraska U.
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3 years
Sitting near 90-year old Starkville native. MSU grad with tickets to multiple sports. Said his health isn’t great, but his neighbor told him he had to be in Omaha so they drove up yesterday. Fan for 80+ years and now 3 outs from witnessing history. Pretty damn cool.
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And. Here. We. Go.
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Pete Thamel
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NEWS: Top quarterback recruit Dylan Raiola ( @RaiolaDylan ) told ESPN he’s switching his college commitment to Nebraska from Georgia. He’s the highest-ranked recruit — No. 8 overall in ESPN’s rankings — to pick Nebraska since ESPN began ranking high school players in 2006.
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The last time Nebraska allowed a TD was 1:31 remaining in the 2Q at Illinois. Since then they've faced 26 drives and none have finished with a TD.
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3 years
Next stop Lincoln
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2 years
From never leading in 1st set, to winning in 4. Another chapter added to the journey of one of the most likeable Nebraska teams ever.
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2 years
Frank Solich nugget in @peter_king FMIA column today.
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6 months
The inability for this program to seize good fortune is beyond words. Nebraska got the ball at their own 45 with :31 left and Iowa wins it on a 38-yard FG with :00 on the clock.
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2 years
Micheal Jordan sent a fax, I’ll send a tweet. Had to keep this under wraps for awhile, but we’re back @damonbenning @schillerberg . Sharp & Benning returns on Monday at 6AM @1620TheZone
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5 months
1 seed Nebraska just swept another 1 seed. That performance was all business. The dream scenario of beating either Texas or Wisconsin to hang a banner is alive and well.
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1 year
MJ Sherman “Most fun I’ve had in spring ball, ever.”
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2 years
Blackshirts. That’s the tweet.
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2 years
Would this be the time to revisit this?
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Gary Sharp
5 years
Tom Osborne told jokes and stories about Frank, but paused as his voice cracked and his eyes teared up before introducing him. Frank jokingly responds “I always have to follow you.”
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3 years
We’re off to Norman. Hope to make it by 11AM Saturday.
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2 years
The only choice. Congrats @damonbenning
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Huskers Radio Network
2 years
🚨 Huskers Radio Network Announcement 🚨 On behalf of @PlayflySports , we’re excited to announce former Husker National Champion @damonbenning will be joining our radio broadcast crew as our new Color Analyst this football season! Welcome to the team, Damon! #GBR
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Cole Payton, Zane Flores should’ve never been allowed to leave the state, but they are both at or going to places that properly evaluate and develop HS to college QB’s.
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3 years
Should I tell him?
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2 years
Omaha has parted with Derrin Hansen as the Mavs MBB coach. Lots of thoughts that I will share in due time. We’ve become close friends, sharing the highs and lows of life and hoops. As my grandpa used to say “he’s good people.” Huge impact on people and a program. Thank you, DH.
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I’ve never watched the Longhorn Network until tonight
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6 months
Imagine this becoming a dirt pile after next season.
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1.9 million people are on their way to Memphis.
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3 years
This man knows his sport, sells his sport, wants the sport to continue to grow and be treated fairly. And he’s won 600 matches and could run the NCAA tomorrow.
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John Cook is FIRED UP on trying to move the NCAA Volleyball Tournament field from 48 back to the original 64 teams. "Basketball didn't cut back, why are we cutting back? Football didn't cut back, why are we cutting back?" #Huskers
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Fitting tribute to Omaha Bryan graduate Chris Gradoville, leaving the lights on all night. Gradoville starred on this field, before moving onto Creighton.
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It’s nice to hear someone in these settings that isn’t a robot, that can carry a conversation. I genuinely believe he likes talking football. Yes, he’s selling Nebraska and himself, but you can tell he loves the game.
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He has every right to give it to Corcoran. Good on Mickey.
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Nebraska Volleyball is an ABSOLUTE WAGON. Get out of the way or get run over.
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3 years
If you learned anything from the first half, it's be more like Jo Jo Domann
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10 months
Matt Rhule on @1620TheZone "This season is about taking back the respect for Nebraska football."
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Unreal. Unbeaten in October, winless in November. Decision making a mess.
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2 years
They wanted to ask Coach Mills about ORU being up 12 at half, this is what he wanted to talk about.
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. @ORUmbb Head Coach Paul Mills on Omaha Head Coach being let go. #TourneyHQ x #MidcoSports
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Walking out of Memorial Stadium last Saturday it felt like a funeral. Walking towards Memorial Stadium this morning it feels like a baptism.
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2 years
At the end of the cycle Zane Flores may have chosen a different school, but not to even make an offer is recruiting malpractice.
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The 1.6 million $ man
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We’ve agreed to a restructured contract with @HuskerCoachTW ✍️ 🔗 #GBR x #WhatsNExt !
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Wonder what John Cook has to do now to be considered the best coach on campus?
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Lacy is the “OMG they really really messed up” tweet
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BREAKING: Class of 2024 RB Kewan Lacy tells me he has Committed to Nebraska! The 5’11 205 RB from Lancaster, TX chose the Cornhuskers over Ole Miss, Arizona State, & Baylor “Sorry 4 the wait!”
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She’s A Beaut
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3 years
RIP to a staple of Gameday weekends in Lincoln. We knew the Sidetrack favorites by heart and maybe even got to sing on stage. Joyce’s heart was bigger than her familiar voice.
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Next week Nebraska goes to East Lansing trying to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2016. Spartans haven't won since September 9th and have lost 6 straight by an average of 22 points.
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James Williams, a walk-on, was on the scout team early in the week. Defensive staff thought they could use him in their pass rush package. He got a sack and created havoc in his limited time. Great story and even better job by Knighton using any personel with the goal to win.
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The champ is here
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Watching @CalebBenning1 grow into the young man he is today, Nebraska is getting a dude on the field and an even better person off the field.
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2 years
Come from behind 1-score victory on the road. Last time all those happened together?
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Matt Davison just announced it is his last night on the radio broadcast.
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Put the man in Canton
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Old Time Football 🏈
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Roger Craig #49ers
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Thank you committee!!!!
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A raise for Uncle Donnie and a flip for nephew. Just like we all predicted in July.
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8 years
Beautiful Ali tribute from Billy Crystal
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2 years
38-0. That’s the tweet.
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Not just Nebraska it’s spreading in the George Bush Airport in Houston
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7 months
Tony White gets all of the deserved praise, but Terrence Knighton is another shining star on this defensive staff. They may have found a natural pass rusher in James Williams.
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Final Omaha 85, Washington State 77
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RIP to a comedic genius
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Last time Nebraska entered a bye week off a win, Mike Riley was the head coach.
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COY
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Before you ask, Fidone and Haarberg are roomates.
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5 years
It was a Good Night #NSMA2019
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3 years
Thank you Gonzaga. Thank you UCLA.
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2 years
How good is the D1 Volleyball in Nebraska right now? All 3 programs are on win streaks: Nebraska 10, Creighton 8, Omaha 8. #volleyballstate
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3 years
Give the game ball to Eric Chinander
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1 year
Nebraska is 2-0 this season at CHI Health Center
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Hello
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5 years
This was the reaction when we started talking about Damon’s Husker career.
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2 months
Dennis Leblanc effect? Let's discuss at halftime.
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Lincoln East’s Malachi Coleman re-commits to Nebraska. Took a visit to Colorado last weekend.
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Listener Adam got bored so he made a t-shirt. BOOKIE
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Amazing in a short amount of time, how this team has improved tackling. Defense, special teams doesn't matter. Doing it everyday has results.
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That type of regional atmosphere needs to be in Lincoln, sooner than later. Fun team with a true identity and bright future. The buzz on weekends at Haymarket returned and it had been awhile.
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Nebraska has played 68 games since '18, 38 have been one-possession games. The record is 8-30.
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My random driving into work thought. Next year Fred Hoiberg will have coached longer at Nebraska than Iowa State.
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2 years
Nebraska TE Austin Allen 1st team Media ALL-BIG10. Voters know what good football players look like.
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2 years
I’ve suggested for awhile the Nebraska-Creighton baseball series should feature a home game in Lincoln and Omaha. The 3rd game at a unique site. Duncan Field, Sioux City, Brown Park are some that come to mind. Others?
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Famous words from @CornNation Jon last year in Minnesota. “There’s no hope, fu*k everything, GBR.” Today’s words?
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Westside QB Anthony Rezac recently sent 50 letters to schools with his Hudl link, saying he’s been overlooked. PWO interest highest among Notre Dame, Kansas, Utah State, Florida and Northwestern.
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This is an elite troll
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Maryland Football
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