hhcmatt Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-7) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-7) Date: Tuesday, Jan 20th, 2015Time: 7:30 p.m. CSTArena: Pinnacle Bank ArenaCapacity: 15,000Broadcast Information Television: BTN Online: BTN2GO Announcers: Dave Revsine and Jim Jackson Satellite Radio: Sirius (Ch. 93); XM (195)Play-by-play: Kent PavelkaExpert Analysis: Matt DavisonMinnesota Scouting Thread Minnesota InfoHead Coach: Richard PitnioLocation: Minneapolis, MNConference: B1G 10Nickname: Golden GophersMascot: Goldy GopherLast time out: Beat RutgersTypical Rotation Depth: 8-9 playersOpening Line: Pick'emFun Fact : Minnesota started 0-5 in the conference before knocking off RutgersFun Fact : Senior Elliott Eliason hails from Chadron, NEFun Fact : Richard Pitino and Rick Pitino faced off for the first time with the elder Pitino's Louisville team winning easily Player to watch: Andre HollinsThe 6'2" Senior shooting guard is the leading scorer and 3pt shooter on a fairly balanced Gopher attack. After slumping from behind the arc for most of conference play Hollins exploded for 31 points including 7-10 from 3pt range against Rutgers.The SkinnyMinnesota's promising start has been derailed during conference play mostly due to their poor defensive play. The Gophers are still turning people over with their pressure defense but have been extremely soft in the paint, especially defending the boards. The offense has been serviceable and lead the way to their only conference win by overpowering Rutgers. Aside from the Bo Ryan Experience, the Huskers have been great defensively and look to get help from their old friend the FT line in this game. Due to matchups and lack of aggression the Huskers went from being a FT shooting team to one of the worst in conference. A hacking Gopher defense should be just what the doctor ordered. This should be a fun, fast paced game but one where the Huskers have enough D and enough size to handle the outside shooting of the Gophers.Prediction: Nebraska 69 - Minnesota 64Click here to view the article AuroranHusker and atskooc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Some interesting takes from a few goopher fans, such as Petteway is overrated: http://www.forums.gopherhole.com/boards/showthread.php?59811-Gophers-going-to-have-an-answer-for-Terran-Petteway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerFever Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Some interesting takes from a few goopher fans, such as Petteway is overrated: http://www.forums.gopherhole.com/boards/showthread.php?59811-Gophers-going-to-have-an-answer-for-Terran-Petteway Good find. Are they really that far off? Some comments seem pretty accurate to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbacked1 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Kind of surprised it is a pick em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Kind of surprised it is a pick em. Opening line. Huskers favored by 2.5 to 3 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Kind of surprised it is a pick em. Opening line. Huskers favored by 2.5 to 3 right now. RPI Forecast has the 'Skers at +2.5...interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atskooc Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Who's the zombie trying to butt his way into the huddle in the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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