throwback Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) So it looks like we need 20 wins to be in the conversation, probably 21-22 is more realistic to actually be in. But if we can get to at least 20 going into the B1G Tourney, I think we at least have a shot. It always helps me to break upcoming games into tiers to make it easier to judge whether we're on track, so thought I'd try it here. Road to 20 regular season wins 5 Must Wins Wisconsin - WIN Illinois Iowa Rutgers Indiana Split These 6 at Rutgers at Wisconsin at Minnesota at Illinois Penn St Maryland Just Get 1 at Penn St at Ohio St Michigan That'd be 20-11, which I think is the minimum position we have to be in heading to MSG. Looking at it in tiers, 20 wins looks doable and even better is very possible. Normally when I've done this in the past, we have to win 2-3 games where we're double digit underdogs to be in the conversation. Don't see that this time - not even close. Barring something unforeseen, I'm not sure we'll be a double digit dog the rest of the year - maybe at OSU. Huge game Tuesday - need to get this stretch started on the right foot against the wounded Badgers. Really can't slip up in any of those 5 must wins or it'll be a huge black mark on our resume. We'd probably need 2 wins elsewhere to make up for 1 bad loss in the must win category, so those games can't be overlooked. Edited January 10, 2018 by throwback Brick, HolyBobpilgrimage, Cowboy Kermit and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote
Norm Peterson Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 The bad news about Lynch being suspended at Minnesota is that, without him, it won't be the quality win it otherwise would have been. The good news is that, without Lynch, Minnesota is more beatable on the road the next time we face them. If we're good enough to make the dance, then we're good enough to beat Rutgers in Piscataway. Holding serve at home plus one more away win besides Rutgers should put us on the right side of the bubble. The margins are narrow but it's doable. Quote
Cazzie22 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 Nice analysis but I hope the team is solely focused on Wisconsin. Quote
hskr4life Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 The nice thing is that I go through that list and there isn't one game were I am like... "Well that is an L." Sure there are a few games that will be tough, but certainly not out of the range of possibility. One thing we will have to recognize is that no one is going to take us for granted this year anymore. Everyone will play hard against us night in and night out. We need to be ready for that. We probably won't catch anyone sleeping on the Huskers this year. That's a good thing. NUtball and Vinny 2 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 Not trying to put any cart in front of our horses, but the topic that we should be discussing is the road to 25. I would like us to aspire to 25 wins...at least (of course this includes post-season). Quote
hskr4life Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, huskercwg said: Not trying to put any cart in front of our horses, but the topic that we should be discussing is the road to 25. I would like us to aspire to 25 wins...at least (of course this includes post-season). This isn't a crazy number to throw out either. Especially when you are including post season. Quote
cozrulz Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Almost have to get 3 of the next 4. Quote
rr52 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) Playing 4 of last 5 at home should provide opportunity for a strong finish. And that away game is at Illinois. At Minnesota is game before that stretch so hopefully Gophers haven't figured out how to play without Lynch by then. And it isn't out of realm of possibility that NU could 8-1 to finish the season. Can't believe I just typed that last sentence. Edited January 8, 2018 by rr52 Quote
unl Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 So, any chance Ohio State beating Michigan State is a good thing for us? Quote
HuskerFever Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 19 minutes ago, unl said: So, any chance Ohio State beating Michigan State is a good thing for us? It gives us a better chance to get that #1 spot... Quote
unl Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 1 minute ago, HuskerFever said: It gives us a better chance to get that #1 spot... Ha. Realistically, we want MSU to win out so NU has a chance at a higher seed. Quote
Red Don Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Improves our SOS/RPI when we Beat 'em! tcp 1 Quote
AuroranHusker Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 I'd like NU to go 1-0 on Tuesday against those pesky Badgers. GBR Quote
OmahaHusker Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 After updating today...teamrankings is saying it's looking like 22 wins gets you in the discussion and 23 gets you in. https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/team/nebraska-cornhuskers/bracketology Just one game at a time. Quote
hhcmatt Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 12 hours ago, unl said: So, any chance Ohio State beating Michigan State is a good thing for us? If we beat Ohio St it would be great for us. Quote
49r Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 I don't like getting Wisconsin on a one day prep though. Quote
AuroranHusker Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 42 minutes ago, 49r said: I don't like getting Wisconsin on a one day prep though. Isn't it two days?! Quote
hskr4life Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Yikes! I just noticed that there are only 48 days left in the regular season. We will play 14 games over the next 48 days. That is one game every 3.5 days. Any Big 10 team who makes it to the post season will need that week off between the tournament and the Dance/NIT. Quote
hskr4life Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Just now, AuroranHusker said: Isn't it two days?! I think he is referring to the game @Wisco. Play Iowa at home on Saturday. Probably travel Sunday. Play @Wisco on Monday. Quote
AuroranHusker Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Just now, hskr4life said: I think he is referring to the game @Wisco. Play Iowa at home on Saturday. Probably travel Sunday. Play @Wisco on Monday. Oh. I was referring to tomorrow's game. Quote
AuroranHusker Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Yeah.... a home night game against Iowa, travel to Wisconsin the next day, then play at UW the following. That's brutal. Quote
HuskerFever Posted January 10, 2018 Report Posted January 10, 2018 We have ourselves a basketball team! 49r 1 Quote
FredsSlacks Posted January 10, 2018 Report Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) lunardi only has 4 big 10 teams making the tourney right now. we may have to win 22 to make it. iowa was left out of the tourney in 2013 with 21 wins. Edited January 10, 2018 by TimSmiles Quote
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