From my view

[nuled2dance]

Had the opportunity to be two rows behind the nu bench. They were into it early before the game but showed their youth in first four minutes. They got punched and never really recovered until it was to late. Tim kept telling TP and Tw to live at the rim. The coaches kept challenging them to not settle for jump shots. Ray looked bad from a body language and was disappointed as he is supposed to lead. Like smith and Walt really trying to get the guys up. Tai showed his frustrations and swung away from Tim at the end of the first half. The scrum was unfortunate but two players going after a ball and I thought it was good hustle that led to a few tempers flaring up.

Puzzling why rivers doesn't see any time. He sat and did not join the team in the final huddle. I like Rivers an he can rebound and defend in my opinion. He brings a lunch bucket attitude and I feel should earn some minutes. Anyone know why he is in the miles doghouse

Line of the night:

Eichorst left to go get food at halftime and came back a few minutes later into 2nd half.

Tim saw him and said wow I am shocked you didn't leave yet. There has to be a better game on out in the lobby. SE just laughed.

I do like how tim gets after the team and tells them how it is. Bad start to the game but hope we can learn from it and move on.

Love the huskers and we will have better days.does sick to lay an egg. I also feel that the 1% of crappy negative Husker football fans are creighton basketball fans. Some trashy comments made by many in their lower bowl.

A lot of comments about helicopters? Any idea what that would be about or were they just hammered?

[hhcmatt]

Nice insight

 

Tim kept telling TP and Tw to live at the rim. The coaches kept challenging them to not settle for jump shots. 

 

This was puzzling...the thing Creighton didn't have were the trees that everyone else has.  I would have rather seen 1 on 4 charges than the timid play to start the game.

[nuled2dance]

It was very puzzling. Everytime he grabbed a sub it was attack the rim. Yet jump shot city happened.

Tai has all the talent but if he has any thoughts at being a great player he must remain mentally tough. The way he swiped away from miles prior to the half was unacceptable and he should be running at 5 am.

Again I ask where has David rivers gone? Is he a game changer no but he should contribute in some ways especially defensively.

[a0t0w0]

There's gotta be some story with Rivers.  I may be too high on him, but I really think he's a key to keeping this team together through some rough patches.  I'm baffled as to why he hasn't played the last two games. 

[colhusker]

Rivers couldn't have done any worse than what we saw.

[Silverbacked1]

There's gotta be some story with Rivers.  I may be too high on him, but I really think he's a key to keeping this team together through some rough patches.  I'm baffled as to why he hasn't played the last two games.

This is really all that bothers me from this game.

[HuskerFever]

A lot of comments about helicopters? Any idea what that would be about or were they just hammered?

 

Maybe they were referring to our shiny new arena and private jet?

[busticket]

Rivers isn't hurt, is he?  It seems very strange that he hasn't been playing.

[nuled2dance]

He warmed up and didnt play. My real concern was when the scrum happened. The team got up and then huddles. He sat alone in the nu bench for a few months. One of the managers/non coaching staff waived him over and he dragged himself to the edge of the huddle.

Very weird obviously he wouldn't have been a game changer for tonight just weird to see a guy who has had some good moments for us stay on the bench.

[Swan88]

Loved Webster's block from the top of a three-attempt--absolutely smothered the shooter.

Thought Hawkins showed excellent promise, particularly on defense and especially for his first regular season game.

Can't wait to see this Husker team later in the season when they have some more experience under their belts.

Loved that Creighton's 6th year senior Gibbs got a frustration foul ejection at the end of the game.

Loved the full-court press! Here's betting the team gets to be pretty good at that.

Loved how the team fought hard after a disastrous start!

Can't wait for the next game!

[hskr4life]

Loved Webster's block from the top of a three-attempt--absolutely smothered the shooter.

Thought Hawkins showed excellent promise, particularly on defense and especially for his first regular season game.

Can't wait to see this Husker team later in the season when they have some more experience under their belts.

Loved that Creighton's 6th year senior Gibbs got a frustration foul ejection at the end of the game.

Loved the full-court press! Here's betting the team gets to be pretty good at that.

Loved how the team fought hard after a disastrous start!

Can't wait for the next game!

 

And the great thing... at the end of the day... we are still Huskers and they are still Creighton.

[Cazzie22]

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

[HB]

I also saw Tai push away from Miles at the end of the half.  And Ray's struggles with his role this year vs. last year are obvious.  Those guys better not push it.  In only his second year, Miles doesn't have to win now, and can and will get control of his guys.  He won't let Ray become a season long issue.  Not sure where Rivers fits in this, if it is how he is playing and practicing, or attitude. 

 

There are some disjointed parts, which isn't surprising given all of the new guys, and the lack of obvious senoir leaders like Ubel and Talley.  Ray is probably not that guy naturally.    But if he doesn't lead as a senior, he needs to at least not go the other way with his body language and attitude.  Whatever, he needs to get on board the TEAM train. 

 

This team is very inexperienced, is short a big or two, and while more athletic and talented than last year, not anything special in the Big 10.  Can't help that, but attitude is within our control.    It will take some work to keep them together as a team.  I like having the Christmas break coming up.  They will spend a lot of time together, with the only focus on basketball.  Hopefully they will pull together, and without a major event.  But Miles will demand team over individual, and if individuals can't get on board, I suspect he will be decisive.

[hhcmatt]

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

 

I don't think there was any plan to redshirt Hawkins.  This was the first game he was available.

[HB]

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

 

Yes.  He was recruited to play, and we will need him in the conference.   Competition for playing time will be a positive and keep some guys on track with how coach wants them to play. 

[hskr4life]

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

Dont think Hawkins was ever going to redshirt and there seems to be splits on the uniforms... I for one liked them... and they will be a recruiting plus.

[colhusker]

 

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

Dont think Hawkins was ever going to redshirt and there seems to be splits on the uniforms... I for one liked them... and they will be a recruiting plus.

 

Have kids gotten this shallow?

[hhcmatt]

 

 

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

Dont think Hawkins was ever going to redshirt and there seems to be splits on the uniforms... I for one liked them... and they will be a recruiting plus.

 

Have kids gotten this shallow?

 

 

Yes and no...it's the sort of thing that creates a buzz and gets are name out there

[atskooc]

 

 

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

Dont think Hawkins was ever going to redshirt and there seems to be splits on the uniforms... I for one liked them... and they will be a recruiting plus.

 

Have kids gotten this shallow?

 

When have kids not been shallow?

[hskr4life]

 

 

Was it worth burning Hawkins "redshirt", or in this case, the god awful black uniforms that were worn today.  

Dont think Hawkins was ever going to redshirt and there seems to be splits on the uniforms... I for one liked them... and they will be a recruiting plus.

 

Have kids gotten this shallow?

 

 

As Dimes said.. Yes and No... I mean they will go where they can get the most appeal... They will also go somewhere where they have that extra something.  So you must win... that is a given... but if you have extras (Nice Facility, Different Unis, Nice Bathrooms, ect.) then your name goes to the top rather than if you have one or two of those.  Oregon, Baylor are a few that use this tactic.

[nuled2dance]

We have everything we need now we need some wins. We need to beat some of the big name teams this year to generate the momentum. Osu, michigan, michigan state.

Beating Illinois, Iowa , northwestern etc is cute but Tim needs that program changing win to really get top recruits attention.