Nebraska (16-15) vs. Rutgers (14-16) Game Thread

[Bugeaters1]

 

[Norm Peterson]

2 minutes ago, tcp said:

really have to salute these walk ons and virtual walk ons. they've really shown some grit. most proud of those guys. very tough to be thrown into the lion pit like that. 

 

You almost have to include Brady Heiman in the "virtual walk-on" category.

[hhcmatt]

Did Nebraska mail out anything for NIT tickets?  We've got to be on the bubble or in there.

[Cowboy Kermit]

really have to salute these walk ons and virtual walk ons. they've really shown some grit. most proud of those guys. very tough to be thrown into the lion pit like that. 

In other words, props to the white dudes, they can play too.

[RedEyedFanatic]

Maryland may very well beat the snot out of us tomorrow, but the last 2 games have me very convinced Trueblood should have been in the rotation and maybe starting for a lot longer, maybe even when cope was still healthy.  He seems to be the glue, the guy who makes hustle plays, huge hoops IQ and just does it right.  Bringing Allen off the bench would have given us the scorer off the bench we have lacked since Nana's shot went south.  Maybe this is too much of an overreaction, sure I get that.  But the kid has made some serious plays the last 2 games.

[TomEadesSucks]

1 minute ago, NebrasketballJake said:

In other words, props to the white dudes, they can play too.

 

They've got moxie. QB's on the court. Sneaky athletic.

[Norm Peterson]

We cannot finish under .500. 

[Cowboy Kermit]

[RedEyedFanatic]

I had been thinking that the January swoon may have well been the most nebrasketball thing to ever happen, but now I know better.  A huge swoon followed by enough of a run to fool me again into thinking we could do something only to crush my spirit again might actually be the most nebrasketball thing ever

 

[FredsSlacks]

2 minutes ago, RedEyedFanatic said:

Maryland may very well beat the snot out of us tomorrow, but the last 2 games have me very convinced Trueblood should have been in the rotation and maybe starting for a lot longer, maybe even when cope was still healthy.  He seems to be the glue, the guy who makes hustle plays, huge hoops IQ and just does it right.  Bringing Allen off the bench would have given us the scorer off the bench we have lacked since Nana's shot went south.  Maybe this is too much of an overreaction, sure I get that.  But the kid has made some serious plays the last 2 games.

he's gotten a raw deal here. he's a legit player. scored 24ppg in high school and won a state title. happy to see him finally getting a chance. 

[Bugeaters1]

this is from the Butgers hhop site.

Our perimeter players can’t guard walk ones right now

And another one.

Our set offense absolutely blows. It’s a high school offense. Sound familiar?

 

 

Edited March 14, 2019 by Bugeaters1

[hskr4life]

3 minutes ago, RedEyedFanatic said:

Maryland may very well beat the snot out of us tomorrow, but the last 2 games have me very convinced Trueblood should have been in the rotation and maybe starting for a lot longer, maybe even when cope was still healthy.  He seems to be the glue, the guy who makes hustle plays, huge hoops IQ and just does it right.  Bringing Allen off the bench would have given us the scorer off the bench we have lacked since Nana's shot went south.  Maybe this is too much of an overreaction, sure I get that.  But the kid has made some serious plays the last 2 games.

 

It is a lot easier to play well when you know that you can play loose without fear of making mistakes.  I wonder how much of it is knowing that the only other options behind him are Thor and Costello.  Without a doubt though is providing a big boost right now.

 

He also probably has the most fresh legs of anyone in the tournament that is going to play 20+ minutes, so that can't hurt.  

[hhcmatt]

10 minutes ago, RedEyedFanatic said:

Maryland may very well beat the snot out of us tomorrow, but the last 2 games have me very convinced Trueblood should have been in the rotation and maybe starting for a lot longer, maybe even when cope was still healthy.  He seems to be the glue, the guy who makes hustle plays, huge hoops IQ and just does it right.  Bringing Allen off the bench would have given us the scorer off the bench we have lacked since Nana's shot went south.  Maybe this is too much of an overreaction, sure I get that.  But the kid has made some serious plays the last 2 games.

 

It's ok to have this opinion as long as you've never spoken poorly about Benny Parker 

[RedEyedFanatic]

Just now, hhcmatt said:

 

It's ok to have this opinion as long as you've never spoken poorly about Benny Parker 

LOL, fair enough even if JT is like a foot taller.  Being on the wrong side of 5'10" myself, I always had a soft spot for Benny.  Just wished he could shoot.

[Samborini]

Lets all just enjoy....

 

 

[hskr4life]

2 minutes ago, Bugeaters1 said:

this is from the Butgers hhop site.

Our perimeter players can’t guard walk ones right now

And another one.

Our set offense absolutely blows. It’s a high school offense. Sound familiar?

 

 

 

Offenses look good when shots fall... and they don't when shots don't fall.

[HF_]

24 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

Did Nebraska mail out anything for NIT tickets?  We've got to be on the bubble or in there.

 

No, and in previous years they had been sent out 2-3 weeks prior to now.  It's pretty telling.  Very clear that that Nebraska has no intentions of hosting a postseason game.

 

[Bugeaters1]

11 minutes ago, Samborini said:

Lets all just enjoy....

 

 

 

[hskr4life]

20 minutes ago, NebrasketballJake said:

 

 

To be played during the "In the blinking of an eye, that moment's gone" part of One Shining Moment this year.

[hskr4life]

Well at least we know that our 30 For 30 Episode will now be titled... "The Fall That Started It All"

[Samborini]

1 minute ago, hskr4life said:

 

To be played during the "In the blinking of an eye, that moment's gone" part of One Shining Moment this year.

Guy cant catch a break

[Handy Johnson]

37 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

We cannot finish under .500. 

That’s called a WINNING record... love it

[Huskerone]

Pretty graceful stumble at the end.  Even the head coach leaving it all out on the floor today.  If that was me, I probably stay down with a broken hip or bruised ribs.

 

While Maryland may very well beat the brave 8 tomorrow by 30 (we have to run out of gas at some point, right?).  I give the team a lot of credit for their effort tonight.

[jdw]

1 hour ago, TomEadesSucks said:

 

Fire Fran! (I know he had nothing to do with it, but still...)

I disagree keep Fran forever.

[AuroranHusker]

5 hours ago, Bugeaters1 said:

 

 

That Kiss banked Triple at the very end put this ballgame to the "over" -- that's a bad beat, right there.

 

 

 

**Looks like I stumbled like Coach Miles tumbled. 

 

 

Edited March 14, 2019 by AuroranHusker