Next 5 - Time to go streaking?

[PimpMario]

Looking at NET rankings I think going 4-1 is possible, maybe even 5-0.  What do you guys think?  It's time that we got some bounces (and calls) to go our way and start a winning streak.

 

@Rutgers 136
OSU 36
Wisconsin 22
@Illinois 99
Maryland 21

[jayschool]

@colhusker @Norm Peterson and @AuroranHusker agree.

Edited January 18, 2019 by jayschool

[49r]

take it to the "Next 6 Games" thread please:

 

 

[Norm Peterson]

19 minutes ago, PimpMario said:

Looking at NET rankings I think going 4-1 is possible, maybe even 5-0.  What do you guys think?  It's time that we got some bounces (and calls) to go our way and start a winning streak.

 

@Rutgers 136
OSU 36
Wisconsin 22
@Illinois 99
Maryland 21

 

Yeah.

[jayschool]

I will be more nervous before each of the next five than I was before tonight's game. 

[jdw]

5 minutes ago, jayschool said:

@colhusker @Norm Peterson and @AuroranHusker agree.

Next time you want to say we are going streaking use women and I will up vote you.

[jdw]

I would take 4-1 right now if I could, even though I expect 5-0.

[Handy Johnson]

I read or heard somewhere that we’re favored by Kenpom in 9 of the next 10. We’ve all said this is the point in the schedule where we need to “put the hay in the barn.” My fear is we drop a home game to a Buckeye or Badger squad. It’s gonna be a slog, but need to play inspired ball & keep improving.

[jimmykc]

A loss on the road to Rutgers or Illinois would be devastating and both would be possible if we don't bring our "A" game. Hopefully the senior leadership will prevent this unhappy possibility from happening.

[Bugeaters1]

11 hours ago, jayschool said:

@colhusker @Norm Peterson and @AuroranHusker agree.

 

[Cazzie22]

Let’s focus on Rutgers, a team that can beat us if we don’t bring our best.

[PimpMario]

13 hours ago, jayschool said:

I will be more nervous before each of the next five than I was before tonight's game. 

 

Is that because you think we should win most of the next 5?

 

I am thinking this years team can take care off business.

[PimpMario]

11 hours ago, Cazzie22 said:

Let’s focus on Rutgers, a team that can beat us if we don’t bring our best.

 

Wouldn't that be a tier 3 loss?

 

I am sure the coaches and players will focus on them.

 

We as fans have the luxury of looking forward.

Edited January 19, 2019 by PimpMario

[kleitus]

We need to just win games at this point.  We'll have opportunities at MSU and michigan to make some hay on seeding... plus the tournament.

 

Win.  worry about the rest later.

[uneblinstu]

3 hours ago, Cazzie22 said:

Let’s focus on Rutgers, a team that can beat us if we don’t bring our best.

The players and coaches are definitely focusing on Rutgers.

[jayschool]

3 hours ago, PimpMario said:

 

Is that because you think we should win most of the next 5?

 

I am thinking this years team can take care off business.

Yes. I get more nervous when we're a favorite, unless it's MVSU or SW Minnesota, of course. Losing a game such as last night's is a huge opportunity missed, but the punishment is minimal. Lose one of the next five, and then we risk taking a dive in the rankings. Thus, my nerves when we're favored. I, too, am confident we can take care of business, but until the hay is in the barn ....

 

It's a reason I rarely experience any nerves over a Nebraska football game. I'm a big fan, but I've experienced all five national championships and dozens of conference titles and bowl wins. That hay is in the barn, for me at least, so no big deal if we lose. This feels like now or never for an old basketball fan, though I know that's hyperbole.

Edited January 18, 2019 by jayschool

[PimpMario]

6 hours ago, jayschool said:

Yes. I get more nervous when we're a favorite, unless it's MVSU or SW Minnesota, of course. Losing a game such as last night's is a huge opportunity missed, but the punishment is minimal. Lose one of the next five, and then we risk taking a dive in the rankings. Thus, my nerves when we're favored. I, too, am confident we can take care of business, but until the hay is in the barn ....

 

It's a reason I rarely experience any nerves over a Nebraska football game. I'm a big fan, but I've experienced all five national championships and dozens of conference titles and bowl wins. That hay is in the barn, for me at least, so no big deal if we lose. This feels like now or never for an old basketball fan, though I know that's hyperbole.

 

As a Nebraska fan I have PTSD when it comes to playing teams that we theoretically are better than but this is our year to take care of business. I am surprisingly Zen.  Either we win these games or we don't and our cursed for eternity.  

[jayschool]

9 hours ago, PimpMario said:

 

As a Nebraska fan I have PTSD when it comes to playing teams that we theoretically are better than but this is our year to take care of business. I am surprisingly Zen.  Either we win these games or we don't and our cursed for eternity.