Lindenwood notes

[throwback]

Notes from Fred's Thursday press conference:

 

• Gary will not play Monday - no timetable on when he will be allowed to return
• Everyone battling injuries is day to day
• Mast practiced a little bit yesterday, non-contact drill, responded well, today is off day
• Allick the same
• Lloyd the same
• Tominaga out of the boot and walking well – was sore the next day after Doane, but responded well – will have him move around tomorrow
• Keita – no running or jumping, in the next week or so we’ll test the ankle
• 4 guys sick with strep throat – most are doing well, expect 3 of them to practice tomorrow
• Hope we get all of these injuries out of the way early
• Next man up mentality
• Rice & Jacobson got chances to take advantage of their minutes v Doane, Sam played great in first chance to start
• Hopefully we’ll continue to get guys back on the floor by Monday

 

Sam – I saw nerves last year when he first realized he was going to be needed, but he then responded and continued to gain confidence, shot 40+% from 3-pt, great defensive plays – always know what he’s going to give us – he impacts winning with the way he plays defense – has worked hard in offseason on offensive end, hunting shots and finishing

 

Lindenwood shoots it very well – added some athletic players – we have film from one of their scrimmages – they play hard, good size – good test for us – as we get healthy we need to make sure we do a great job on the glass vs them – must limit catch and shoot 3s – we’ll play with great effort & preparation

 

We just have to trust the medical staff regarding when it’s the right time to bring guys back to avoid lingering injuries into the season – our medical staff is on top of it – but sometimes you have to push the guys through some things to see where they’re at health wise – just have to trust the process and ramp things up at the right time

 

Still had a competitive hard practice yesterday without having a lot of bodies available – we’ll practice hard tomorrow and then back off slowly going into Monday

 

Tominaga is still sore with a bit of swelling, but was walking without a limp – we will protect him & be smart with him – he actually does have a history with some ankle sprains I found out later, so that may help him recover faster and know what he can do

 

Really want to get off to a fast start in the season and show our toughness – set the tone – even when the ball doesn’t go in the hoop, playing hard and tough can generate offense with deflections – we’ll show great fight every time we play and the fans will appreciate it

 

We’ve been practicing so long already – going since June with the foreign trip – far different than how long you could practice in the past in the preseason – our guys are sick of going vs each other – games vs Utah & Doane are very helpful for finding things to work on – I think we’ll continue to grow as more guys return to health

 

Trying to find combinations might be easier this year because of everything we dealt with last year with injuries and vastly different combos last year – guys had to be ready to go and realize that their roles may change from the start of the season to the end

 

We are really focusing on culture & chemistry – they saw how it worked last year and they want to build on it – that will help us play hard for all 40 minutes and have a consistent year and hopefully make the postseason – need to sustain the better parts of last season for the entire year

 

Can’t say enough how much I enjoy going to work with this group every day – the care for each other genuinely – so important in building chemistry when games are under stressful times

 

Excited about 19 home games – excited about the experience of this team, because it’s easier to get through tough times – appreciate their approach

 

Right now we’re not planning on redshirting anyone but we’ll see

 

There’s no common denominator to these injuries, Mast was an attack off the floor, Allick just landed awkwardly contesting a shot, Lloyd got hurt diving on the floor for a ball, Keisei just twisted an ankle – they’ve all been a little different

Edited November 2 by throwback

[AuroranHusker]

Thanks for the recap, throwback. A lot of great info to digest. Hope they're firing on all cylinders defensively on Monday. GBR

 

 

Edited November 4 by AuroranHusker

[hhcmatt]

3 hours ago, AuroranHusker said:

Thanks for the recap, dimes.

 

[hhcmatt]

4 hours ago, throwback said:

Gary will not play Monday - no timetable on when he will be allowed to return

 

Because of all the injuries, Gary being on double secret probation has flown under the radar.

[Navin R. Johnson]

3 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

 

Because of all the injuries, Gary being on double secret probation has flown under the radar.

 

I was thinking the same thing.  Wonder what the scoop is.

[hhcmatt]

 

[AuroranHusker]

25 minutes ago, hhcmatt said:

 

 

 

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky"

 

-Michael Scott

 

[hskr4life]

2 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

 

 

6 hours ago, AuroranHusker said:

Thanks for the recap, dimes. A lot of great info to digest. Hope they're firing on all cylinders defensively on Monday. GBR

 

 

Is this what it feels like when people use Chat GPT to do their work for them?

 

[basketballjones]

Geez, what did Juwan Gary do? Murder a teammate, bury his body in a gravel pit, be deemed incompetent to stand trial, which eventually lead to further investigation unveiling improper payments to players, drug use, recruiting violations? 

[Vinny]

5 hours ago, basketballjones said:

Geez, what did Juwan Gary do? Murder a teammate, bury his body in a gravel pit, be deemed incompetent to stand trial, which eventually lead to further investigation unveiling improper payments to players, drug use, recruiting violations? 

It’s weird that no explanation, or even a hint at what it is has been given. The “day-to-day” timeline being given actually makes me think grades. Something that can change with each assignment, quiz, test etc.

[Norm Peterson]

6 minutes ago, Vinny said:

It’s weird that no explanation, or even a hint at what it is has been given. The “day-to-day” timeline being given actually makes me think grades. Something that can change with each assignment, quiz, test etc.

 

I don't think it's all that unusual for them to not give explanations. They said it was an unspecified violation of team rules. Last year, Walker was out about six games. Did they ever say why?

[Vinny]

29 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said:

 

I don't think it's all that unusual for them to not give explanations. They said it was an unspecified violation of team rules. Last year, Walker was out about six games. Did they ever say why?

Maybe I’m letting my over all impression of college coaches influence my thoughts here. Usually coaches allude to “gotta get right in the classroom” or “needs to be a better teammate” when players are skipping class or late to meetings/weights/practice. But you’re right, Fred tends to keep those things very in house.

[Red Don]

4 hours ago, Norm Peterson said:

 

I don't think it's all that unusual for them to not give explanations. They said it was an unspecified violation of team rules. Last year, Walker was out about six games. Did they ever say why?

IDK, but IIRC Derrick Walker missing a lot of games early last season was attributed to his own decision; unspecified personal reasons but I think part of it was put down to a lack of motivation to play on his part. 

[Dean Smith]

8 hours ago, Red Don said:

IDK, but IIRC Derrick Walker missing a lot of games early last season was attributed to his own decision; unspecified personal reasons but I think part of it was put down to a lack of motivation to play on his part. 

I must of missed that. I know a lot of people jumped to the conclusion of a failed drug test. And maybe it’s just the way you phrased it that seems so off putting. 

[Huskerpapa]

9 minutes ago, Dean Smith said:

I must of missed that. I know a lot of people jumped to the conclusion of a failed drug test. And maybe it’s just the way you phrased it that seems so off putting. 

https://huskerextra.com/news/basketball/mens-basketball/how-nebraskas-derrick-walker-got-out-of-the-dark-place-and-began-playing-his-best/article_65d195ee-b53b-11ed-8f90-6bad99a95b3c.html

[Dean Smith]

54 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said:

https://huskerextra.com/news/basketball/mens-basketball/how-nebraskas-derrick-walker-got-out-of-the-dark-place-and-began-playing-his-best/article_65d195ee-b53b-11ed-8f90-6bad99a95b3c.html

Ya I knew that but to me there’s a huge difference between depression and not being motivated to play. That’s why I said maybe it was just the way he worded  it that I found troubling. 

[Red Don]

1 hour ago, Dean Smith said:

I must of missed that. I know a lot of people jumped to the conclusion of a failed drug test. And maybe it’s just the way you phrased it that seems so off putting. 

 

You're quite right; I didn't intend any negative connotation.  i was just going from my faulty recollection (late at night).  Husker Papa's memory is much better;  Derrick Walker's play after he returned was inspired; anything but 'un-motivated.'

[Huskerpapa]

4 minutes ago, Red Don said:

 

You're quite right; I didn't intend any negative connotation.  i was just going from my faulty recollection (late at night).  Husker Papa's memory is much better;  Derrick Walker's play after he returned was inspired; anything but 'un-motivated.'

Lol...if we are counting on my memory, we are in deep trouble.  That said, I did remember that specific article. 

[Dead Dog Alley]

On 11/3/2023 at 3:17 PM, basketballjones said:

Geez, what did Juwan Gary do? Murder a teammate, bury his body in a gravel pit, be deemed incompetent to stand trial, which eventually lead to further investigation unveiling improper payments to players, drug use, recruiting violations? 

If so, history says we win the national title in 2044

[basketballjones]

13 hours ago, Dead Dog Alley said:

If so, history says we win the national title in 2044

I can wait that long!

[Chuck Taylor]

1 hour ago, basketballjones said:

I can wait that long!

Yikes, I just did the math. I can't wait that long!

[AuroranHusker]

Monday's game is a first of a four-game homestand for the Big Red, as the Huskers will leave Lincoln once before Big Ten Conference play begins on Dec. 6, a neutral-site matchup with Oregon State in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Nov. 18.

 

The Huskers battled with injuries heading into the exhibition game with Doane, as NU dressed just six scholarship players in the 84-53 win on Oct. 29. 

 

https://huskers.com/news/2023/11/5/huskers-open-season-with-lindenwood-monday-night

[Nighthawk]

We better make it to the Dance this year with a victory. "Lindenwood, which will be eligible for the NCAA Tournament in 2026-27." Would be sad if they make it before we do.

 

Edited November 6 by Nighthawk