uneblinstu's postgame chatter: vol 15, ed 27: at Rutgers

[Swan88]

10 hours ago, NUtball said:

That would be beautiful, for sure.  But, them damn computers sure love them some Crayton.  14 NET ranking and 5-seed before tonight in E-Span bracketology. 

Those computers love Ohio State too—it’s inexplicable:

 

[NUtball]

21 minutes ago, Swan88 said:

Those computers love Ohio State too—it’s inexplicable:

 

Yeah, I noticed that also.  'Inexplicable' is being kind.  '#$@#$&%^ ridiculous' is more like it.

[49r]

1 hour ago, 49r said:

These are always so much fun (the replies)

 

 

 

[hhcmatt]

Japanese grad student from Columbia who went to the game just to watch Keisei. Also lol at the fan at the end of the clip

 

 

[HuscurAdam]

14 hours ago, HuskerFever said:

I thought the coaches were crazy starting CJ, but he had a game and then some.

 

14 hours ago, HuskerFever said:

 

Hoiberg said in the postgame that CJ has been shooting lights out in practice. Well. It's nice to see that finally translate in the game.

 

[Dead Dog Alley]

14 hours ago, Norm Peterson said:

How many road wins against ranked opponents in program history?

 

How many road wins against ranked opponents this season?

 

 

I'm not guaranteeing that this is the complete list.

 

Date	Opponent	Conf	Tm	Opp	OT	Arena	Coach
Sun, Dec 4, 2022	Creighton (7)	Big East	63	53		CHI Health Center Omaha	Fred Hoiberg
Tue, Mar 1, 2022	Ohio State (23)	Big Ten	78	70		Value City Arena	Fred Hoiberg
Sun, Mar 6, 2022	Wisconsin (10)	Big Ten	74	73		Kohl Center	Fred Hoiberg
Mon, Jan 14, 2019	Indiana (25)	Big Ten	66	51		Assembly Hall	Tim Miles
Wed, Dec 28, 2016	Indiana (16)	Big Ten	87	83		Assembly Hall	Tim Miles
Wed, Jan 20, 2016	Michigan State (11)	Big Ten	72	71		Breslin  Center	Tim Miles
Sun, Feb 16, 2014	Michigan State (9)	Big Ten	60	51		Breslin Center	Tim Miles
Sat, Feb 23, 2008	Texas A&M (22)	Big 12	65	59		Reed Arena	Doc Sadler
Wed, Feb 10, 1999	Kansas (24)	Big 12	64	59		Allen Fieldhouse	Danny Nee
Sat, Feb 22, 1997	Iowa State (7)	Big 12	74	69	OT	Hilton Coliseum	Danny Nee
Wed, Feb 22, 1995	Missouri (14)	Big 8	78	75		Hearnes Center	Danny Nee
Sat, Feb 13, 1993	Kansas State (23)	Big 8	80	59		Bramlage Coliseum	Danny Nee
Sat, Feb 22, 1992	Iowa State (23)	Big 8	80	70		Hilton Coliseum	Danny Nee
Sat, Jan 26, 1991	Oklahoma (13)	Big 8	111	99		Lloyd Noble Center	Danny Nee
Sat, Feb 6, 1982	Missouri (1)	Big 8	67	51		Hearnes Center	Moe Iba

[hhcmatt]

[HuscurAdam]

14 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

 

Rutgers wasn't rated coming into this game

 

They were top 25 in the NET so I'm counting it. 

[49r]

 

 

[Swan88]

2 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

Japanese grad student from Columbia who went to the game just to watch Keisei. Also lol at the fan at the end of the clip

 

This is how Google Translate puts those Asian words into English:

"Tominaga is coming to Rutgers University to watch the game! He scored 22 goals, but even more than that, I felt encouraged by the sight of a young Japanese man competing at this level in America. I don't know much about basketball, but his 3P has a dream."

[AuroranHusker]

 

[cipsucks]

I think the B1G did us an unintentional favor with their scheduling.  After last night's win, I'm thinking damn, let's play Saturday. But, in retrospect, a two day "respite" over the normal Wednesday/Saturday schedule is perfect for these Huskers this stage in their season.  Catch your breath, recover, and make the stretch run a thing of beauty!  GBR!

[hhcmatt]

23 hours ago, Swan88 said:

The talking heads on B1G say it is the Northwestern coach.

 

Actually you/they are right. Northwestern was picked to be 13th and Collins has them at 2nd

[Swan88]

16 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

 

Actually you/they are right. Northwestern was picked to be 13th and Collins has them at 2nd

Thanks for giving me credit on this. 

But I'm all-in for Hoiberg . . . until the customary fall-off-the-cliff happens to Nebrasketball in the next few games.

[busticket]

4 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

 

Actually you/they are right. Northwestern was picked to be 13th and Collins has them at 2nd

When Northwestern’s two best returning players portalled (is that a word?) out, I figured they would be Minnesota level.  In my opinion Collins should be COY in the BIG.  Floored by the job he has done with their team.

[Handy Johnson]

This season is REALLY starting to get Fun & I don’t want to see it end in a couple of short weeks. Let’s WIN on Sunday then take those 5 days to recharge & make a run at that Tournament Title! 

[Chuck Taylor]

17 hours ago, busticket said:

When Northwestern’s two best returning players portalled (is that a word?) out, I figured they would be Minnesota level.  In my opinion Collins should be COY in the BIG.  Floored by the job he has done with their team.

The one thing that shouldn't be overlooked in this age of portal/NIL: NW has a group of guards who have played together for multiple years. They played a bunch of freshmen four years ago and took their lumps. I thought they would have busted out last year, but they lost a lot of close games and finished 15-16. Losing Nance and Young in the offseason hurt obviously, but their guard play is high level and they're over the hump on winning close games.

[Dead Dog Alley]

2 hours ago, Chuck Taylor said:

The one thing that shouldn't be overlooked in this age of portal/NIL: NW has a group of guards who have played together for multiple years. They played a bunch of freshmen four years ago and took their lumps. I thought they would have busted out last year, but they lost a lot of close games and finished 15-16. Losing Nance and Young in the offseason hurt obviously, but their guard play is high level and they're over the hump on winning close games.

 

The Amish Sasquatch they have for a center this year turned out to be a better fit with their guard dominated offense than Young was.

 

 

 

[49r]

7 minutes ago, Dead Dog Alley said:

The Amish Sasquatch

 

[jimmykc]

I thought he played for the Sooners.

[HuscurAdam]

20 hours ago, busticket said:

When Northwestern’s two best returning players portalled (is that a word?) out, I figured they would be Minnesota level.  In my opinion Collins should be COY in the BIG.  Floored by the job he has done with their team.

I would argue NW lost their two most talented players, but probably not their best players for what they want to do. Your best players are the ones that buy in and execute the game plan.  I would liken it to Bryce and Verge last year, definitely or most talented guys but their game/mindset didn't fit what Fred wanted to do.

[Vinny]

On 2/15/2023 at 2:07 PM, Swan88 said:

This is how Google Translate puts those Asian words into English:

"Tominaga is coming to Rutgers University to watch the game! He scored 22 goals, but even more than that, I felt encouraged by the sight of a young Japanese man competing at this level in America. I don't know much about basketball, but his 3P has a dream."

This settles it for me, let’s go ahead and let AI take over.

[hhcmatt]

3 hours ago, Dead Dog Alley said:

 

The Amish Sasquatch they have for a center this year turned out to be a better fit with their guard dominated offense than Young was.

 

 

 

 

In some circles he's known as Journalism Gobert

[MichHusker]

19 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

 

In some circles he's known as Journalism Gobert

Had a chance to coach this kid briefly at an invite only all-state camp when i think he was going into his senior year. Super good kid and i root for him except against us of course

[Cazzie22]

On 2/16/2023 at 12:37 PM, busticket said:

When Northwestern’s two best returning players portalled (is that a word?) out, I figured they would be Minnesota level.  In my opinion Collins should be COY in the BIG.  Floored by the job he has done with their team.

Guard play of Buie and Audige is a big reason.  I agree, Collins has done a fine job.