McNeese State (0-0) vs. Nebraska (0-0) Game Thread

[millerhusker]

 

[Norm Peterson]

I feel badly for Akol. A redshirt year might have done him some good, but not one where he's out with an injury. But his athleticism is rare. And, from what I could see, I think he had the potential to be a really good shooter. If he could get the defense part of the game down -- and he has the athleticism to do it -- he could become a quality 3-and-D type role player. He could still get there, but this was a season for him to have a chance at some playing time.

 

Notably, I think I read on Twitter that his brother might get the starting nod for San Diego State against UCLA today.

[Norm Peterson]

6 minutes ago, millerhusker said:

 

 

This is bullshit.

[Norm Peterson]

 

[Norm Peterson]

Good for Fred: 

 

[Norm Peterson]

 

[hskr4life]

So it sounds like we knew this was coming which makes me feel a bit easier about rotation and things like that.

 

Also— kudos to Derrick for owning up and being transparent.  That’s not something everyone would do.

[Norm Peterson]

So, instead of being suspended for 50% of the season, because it's a shortened season, he's being suspended for 60%. Sounds fair. 

[Norm Peterson]

So, I'm dressed for game day. I don't usually do this but the lack of sports spectating options has left me a little more amped than usual. I chose to go with a pair of red and black socks I have with martini glasses on them. Which could serve dual purposes of celebrating success or drowning sorrows. Either way, I'm covered.

[Norm Peterson]

OK, we know who the starters are now. But who is going to jump center? And do we win the tip?

 

Guesses? We have three 6'9" guys in the starting lineup.

 

I'm going to go with Lat winning the opening tip. I'm guessing Lat has long arms and is springy.

[jayschool]

Too bad for Akol and Derrick, of course, but this means we'll likely see Eduardo for more than a few minutes. And with only 10 scholarship players available for the first 16 games, does this open the possibility of PT for Elijah Wood?

[hskr4life]

Season ticket holders— Enjoy the first season that you can have beer during home games!!

[nuhusker7]

1 minute ago, hskr4life said:

Season ticket holders— Enjoy the first season that you can have beer during home games!!

Thank goodness for work from home

[millerhusker]

1 hour ago, Norm Peterson said:

OK, we know who the starters are now. But who is going to jump center? And do we win the tip?

 

Guesses? We have three 6'9" guys in the starting lineup.

 

I'm going to go with Lat winning the opening tip. I'm guessing Lat has long arms and is springy.

Where did you see the starting lineup?

[Norm Peterson]

13 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

 

UNL Game Notes

 

 

@millerhusker, scroll down for the starting lineups.

[jayschool]

Just now, Bill Self's Toupee said:

Kent Pavelka on the radio!

My preference is always to sync Kent's call with the video.

[hhcmatt]

Kent is broadcasting from his house but you can also hear all the sound from the court in the background.

[hhcmatt]

13 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

@millerhusker, scroll down for the starting lineups.

 

Those are your probable starters that they put out a few days ago.  Could be Thorir as Hoiberg noted yesterday.

[Bugeaters1]

 

[millerhusker]

15 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

 

@millerhusker, scroll down for the starting lineups.

Oh, and I’m gonna guess McNeese’s transfer from Mississippi State wins the opening tip. 

[hhcmatt]

Looks like we're rolling small ball out of the gate with Yvan sitting for the tip-off

 

Teddy Allen
Dalano Banton
Trey McGowens
Lat Mayen
Thorir Thorbjarnarson

 

are your starters for game 1

[huskerbill85]

I'm excited but please dont bomb like last seasons opener 

[hskr4life]

We are 15 minutes away from Husker basketball.  15!!!  March of last year seems like 20 years ago.

[atskooc]

I like basketball. 

[hskr4life]

This was super cool!