Handy Johnson Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 What seemed to be a certainty at one time, now appears to be open for debate. Is Miles fearful of his inexperience at the position (Benny,Ray) or his complete dirth of talent? (ie. no one else) Was hoping someone here might have some inside info, or at least wild speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball23 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I know somebody that was at the practice this past weekend that said Biggs would be the best PG we have right now. He said our new walk on may be in the top rotation as well (that is how thin we are). I believe the coaches want him to play, but its up to Biggs from what I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kldm64 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 From what I am hearing, Biggs still wants to redshirt. I'm sure it will be hard for him to sit out this year but seems that is the direction he is leaning. I hope he decides to play but guess we will know on 11th the final verdict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickey Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have speculated that Biggs will hold out to see if his buddy, Akoy, changes his mind to go to NU. Early signing period is 11/14 to the 21st. Biggs could play in the exhibition on 11/7; miss the Southern game and be ready to play 11/15 if Akoy submits the expected LOI to Louisville. My guess is...If Akoy signs with Slick Rick, the chances of Biggs playing this year increase substantially....no inside info used here, just using my old guy logic. I hope he gets to redshirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhusker Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 My thoughts too walkon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 My thoughts too walkon. Still getting the Username/Post Count Level confused, eh? hhcmatt and Norm Peterson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Still getting the Username/Post Count Level confused, eh? I want that rolling on the floor emot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorhoops Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Entirely up to Biggs. Coach Miles wants him to play. Wouldn't you want your best PG on the floor? There is a great deal of communication going on during practice between Coach Miles and Biggs...and its all good. There is a trust there and I think they are on the same page as to what they are trying to get accomplished. But....why would Biggs really want to play this year when he can see what Pitchford and Petteway can add to the mix for the next two years? Can't blame the kid on his part. Can't blame Coach Miles for wanting him to play either. Biggs just seems to have the "it" factor at that position...gets into the lane and can get their motion offense started with penetration. They are trying to attack the lane and they really need a PG that can consistently pressure the defense into having to slide somebody in to help, which leads to open players on the perimeter. With him they at least have one guy who can consistently do that. Without him.....its just not the same. My guess....we don't see Biggs this year. Or maybe we do....who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Still getting the Username/Post Count Level confused, eh? I need to figure out how to make that more obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 dimes, check out www.huskerboard.com - they're using the same message board software (as far as I can tell) and it seems to work pretty well there. From what I can tell, there is a bit of a contrast between the posts and the area around them (also a little better separation between posts). The post count level is in a smaller font and the banner where the username goes is is same color as the post itself. hhcmatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipsucks Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 As long as we're on the topic of the new board, no matter the computer or browser I use, when I hit huskerhoopscentral.com, it tells me page is unavailable. It's been that way for the last couple weeks. I have to go to a cached page to log on. You can't get rid of me that easily..... Back to topic--I don't really care if Biggs redshirts or not. I'm just glad he's a Husker. hhcmatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Will Biggs redshirt? I don't know. Should he? I don't know. Do I want him to redshirt or play? It doesn't really make much difference to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipsucks Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks, 49r. That explains a lot. Whoever is responsible, quit screwing with the old fart! (That means you, dimes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 As long as we're on the topic of the new board, no matter the computer or browser I use, when I hit huskerhoopscentral.com, it tells me page is unavailable. It's been that way for the last couple weeks. I have to go to a cached page to log on. You can't get rid of me that easily..... Oof...thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 dimes, check out www.huskerboard.com - they're using the same message board software (as far as I can tell) and it seems to work pretty well there. From what I can tell, there is a bit of a contrast between the posts and the area around them (also a little better separation between posts). The post count level is in a smaller font and the banner where the username goes is is same color as the post itself. Having the bar the same color! Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I guess I am somewhat confused as to why Biggs would still want to redshirt. This may be a short list of reasons: 1) Akoy may still be coming 2) He doesn't like the looks of this team, and wants to be a larger part of the future 3) He feels he has holes in his game that needs to be refined prior to playing Big Ten basketball 4) He has other issues that has higher priorities at this moment (school, family, girlfriends, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handy Johnson Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 He might as well Redshirt, playing this year is like re-arrangeing the deck chairs on the Titanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creighton Fan Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 This is actually a rather unique situation. Most coaches all but beg kids to redshirt nowadays, only to have the kids refuse because they want to play right away. Here it looks like Miles is all but begging Biggs not to redshirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneblinstu Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 This is actually a rather unique situation. Most coaches all but beg kids to redshirt nowadays, only to have the kids refuse because they want to play right away. Here it looks like Miles is all but begging Biggs not to redshirt. They're not usually begging JUCO transfers to redshirt. They usually want those kids on the floor ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creighton Fan Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 They're not usually begging JUCO transfers to redshirt. They usually want those kids on the floor ASAP. Agreed. My comment was on redshirting in general. Usually, the only reason a team brings in a JUCO is to fill an immediate hole. Doc's actions notwithstanding, JUCOs aren't usually redshirted except in the case of injury. If they aren't good enough to play from day one, most schools don't even bring them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handy Johnson Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 The season is unique on many fronts, mainly due to the mess of a roster Miles inherited. If I had to bet money, and I don't, I have a hunch Biggs will play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZRider Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'd prefer to see him play myself. Partly because I think it gives us a better chance to be competitive this season than otherwise. Partly because I think it pushes the other guards to work harder for playing time and it gives Parker a little less of a load to labor under this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Based upon the recent LJS article, Benny currently is the choice to start at PG and Gallegos is first up at the '2'. So If Biggs is not redshirting, that tells me he is (at best) a sixth man right now. I am guessing that unless something unexpected happens, Mr. Biggs will be a redshirt this year. And oh...just for Normy... Norm Peterson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I need to figure out how to make that more obvious Yes, do that, Master of the Webs. hhcmatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandRHusker Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Based on limited exposure, Biggs is one of the top 3 players on the team. Can produce some offense, at least against other Husker players. Petteway is a stud and Talley looks good as well. Reyes looks pretty good but he has always looked good in practice. Needs to show it in a game. Pritchford is very athletic but needs to bulk up. Sergey is tall and just needs muscle mass and experience. I haven't seen Shields yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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