Planning and Preparation to Reach a New Ceiling in Nebraska | Hurrdat Sports Live | Thursday, July 16, 2026

Resonating with Success in Omaha

Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning give their reactions to their conversation with Omaha athletic director Adrian Dowell. There was plenty that was said about promoting Omaha that resonates with Ravi. Hurrdat Sports Live is presented by NextGen Male Medical. Request an appointment: https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/ [https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/] Join our Patreon! https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m [https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m]  Tune into Hurrdat Sports Live from 7-10 am each weekday. You can now tune into this show on Hurrdat Sports’ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatsports] and X [https://x.com/HurrdatSports] as well at hurrdatsports.com/live [http://hurrdatsports.com/live] Follow Ravi and Damon on X: Ravi:  http://twitter.com/ralulla [http://twitter.com/ralulla]  Damon: http://twitter.com/damonbenning [http://twitter.com/damonbenning]  Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports [http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports]  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports [http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports]  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports [http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports] About Hurrdat Sports Live: Join Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning each weekday from 7-10 a.m. on Hurrdat Sports Live. Hurrdat Sports Live dives into the latest sports news in the state of Nebraska, and shares a fresh perspective while keeping you highly entertained. Whether you're in your car, at home, or at the office, you can enjoy Hurrdat Sports Live wherever you are!  Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Planning and Preparation to Reach a New Ceiling in Nebraska | Hurrdat Sports Live | Thursday, July 16, 2026

Ravi Lulla and Austin Jacobsen open Thursday's show discussing the overuse of bacon in cooking and baking, the proper way to cook ground beef, their least favorite appetizers at tailgates, and Ravi's facial hair from high school. The Big 12 Monster Energy team of the day is discussed. College basketball's season starts too soon in the calendar year. Ravi is very anti-Argentina for historical reasons. What would you eat to consume 15,000 calories in a day of the same food? A preview of the British Open, and which golfers are feeling the most pressure at this stage of the tour. Many golfers have different mindsets. Cole Payton is always working out. Which teams are you always rooting against? Nebraska football has always had great backs. Brian Edwards goes through his preseason college football power rankings. The top quarterbacks around the country and the Big Ten. Nebraska football's newest running back has plenty of mystery and intrigue. Does Nebraska have the right coaches to get the highest ceiling out of its newest players? Omaha athletics has continued to plan for the long-term success for Maverick athletics in the new era of college sports. Omaha is at the front of standing up for mid-major programs. How does five-for-five affect Omaha? PGA Caddie John Rathouz, Vegas Insider Brian Edwards of MajorWager, Michael Bruntz of Husker247, and University of Omaha Athletic Director Adrian Dowell joins Hurrdat Sports Live. Hurrdat Sports Live is presented by NextGen Male Medical. Request an appointment: https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/ [https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/] Join our Patreon! https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m [https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m]  Tune into Hurrdat Sports Live from 7-10 am each weekday. You can now tune into this show on Hurrdat Sports’ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatsports] and X [https://x.com/HurrdatSports] as well at hurrdatsports.com/live [http://hurrdatsports.com/live] Follow Ravi and Damon on X: Ravi:  http://twitter.com/ralulla [http://twitter.com/ralulla]  Damon: http://twitter.com/damonbenning [http://twitter.com/damonbenning]  Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports [http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports]  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports [http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports]  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports [http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports] About Hurrdat Sports Live: Join Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning each weekday from 7-10 a.m. on Hurrdat Sports Live. Hurrdat Sports Live dives into the latest sports news in the state of Nebraska, and shares a fresh perspective while keeping you highly entertained. Whether you're in your car, at home, or at the office, you can enjoy Hurrdat Sports Live wherever you are!  Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

ADRIAN DOWELL | Omaha Athletics' Long-Term Planning Success

University of Omaha athletic director Adrian Dowell joins Hurrdat Sports Live and only likes talking to Damon Benning. How has Omaha handled the long-term planning in the current era of college athletics? Planning for a coaching extension takes patience and the right timing. Decision making is easy with the coaches at Omaha. Omaha is going to have Power Four facilities in the near future. Dowell is constantly advocating for mid-major programs. How does five-for-five affect Omaha? The Mavericks are still chasing national success. Hurrdat Sports Live is presented by NextGen Male Medical. Request an appointment: https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/ [https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/] Join our Patreon! https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m [https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m]  Tune into Hurrdat Sports Live from 7-10 am each weekday. You can now tune into this show on Hurrdat Sports’ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatsports] and X [https://x.com/HurrdatSports] as well at hurrdatsports.com/live [http://hurrdatsports.com/live] Follow Ravi and Damon on X: Ravi:  http://twitter.com/ralulla [http://twitter.com/ralulla]  Damon: http://twitter.com/damonbenning [http://twitter.com/damonbenning]  Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports [http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports]  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports [http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports]  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports [http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports] About Hurrdat Sports Live: Join Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning each weekday from 7-10 a.m. on Hurrdat Sports Live. Hurrdat Sports Live dives into the latest sports news in the state of Nebraska, and shares a fresh perspective while keeping you highly entertained. Whether you're in your car, at home, or at the office, you can enjoy Hurrdat Sports Live wherever you are!  Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

MICHAEL BRUNTZ | Better Fits for High Ceilings at Nebraska Football

Michael Bruntz of Husker247 joins Hurrdat Sports Live to and is losing his battle with his garden this summer. Damon won't eat his homegrown cucumbers. The newest face in the running back room for Nebraska has a lot of talent. Nebraska was always looking at junior college running backs. Most preseason rankings have Nebraska in the mid-30s . The new faces for Nebraska football have to find the right fit to match their ceiling. Hurrdat Sports Live is presented by NextGen Male Medical. Request an appointment: https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/ [https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/] Join our Patreon! https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m [https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m]  Tune into Hurrdat Sports Live from 7-10 am each weekday. You can now tune into this show on Hurrdat Sports’ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatsports] and X [https://x.com/HurrdatSports] as well at hurrdatsports.com/live [http://hurrdatsports.com/live] Follow Ravi and Damon on X: Ravi:  http://twitter.com/ralulla [http://twitter.com/ralulla]  Damon: http://twitter.com/damonbenning [http://twitter.com/damonbenning]  Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports [http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports]  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports [http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports]  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports [http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports] About Hurrdat Sports Live: Join Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning each weekday from 7-10 a.m. on Hurrdat Sports Live. Hurrdat Sports Live dives into the latest sports news in the state of Nebraska, and shares a fresh perspective while keeping you highly entertained. Whether you're in your car, at home, or at the office, you can enjoy Hurrdat Sports Live wherever you are!  Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BRIAN EDWARDS | College Football Preseason Power Rankings

Vegas Insider Brian Edwards of MajorWager joins Hurrdat Sports Live and discusses his top power rankings for college football this upcoming season. Brian goes into his affinity for Indiana, and thoughts on other contenders. Where does Nebraska rank among the top teams? LSU should be lower, regardless of the Tigers' schedule. Washington could be an interesting team in the Big Ten this season. Damon is very high on UCLA, while the entire crew is out on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore. Brian goes through his favorite QB quarterbacks. Hurrdat Sports Live is presented by NextGen Male Medical. Request an appointment: https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/ [https://nextgenmalemedicalclinic.com/request-an-appointment/] Join our Patreon! https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m [https://tinyurl.com/4j54y23m]  Tune into Hurrdat Sports Live from 7-10 am each weekday. You can now tune into this show on Hurrdat Sports’ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatsports] and X [https://x.com/HurrdatSports] as well at hurrdatsports.com/live [http://hurrdatsports.com/live] Follow Ravi and Damon on X: Ravi:  http://twitter.com/ralulla [http://twitter.com/ralulla]  Damon: http://twitter.com/damonbenning [http://twitter.com/damonbenning]  Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports [http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports]  Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports [http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports]  Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports [http://tiktok.com/hurrdatsports]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports [https://www.facebook.com/HurrdatSports] About Hurrdat Sports Live: Join Ravi Lulla and Damon Benning each weekday from 7-10 a.m. on Hurrdat Sports Live. Hurrdat Sports Live dives into the latest sports news in the state of Nebraska, and shares a fresh perspective while keeping you highly entertained. Whether you're in your car, at home, or at the office, you can enjoy Hurrdat Sports Live wherever you are!  Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]