uneblinstu's Post Game Chatter: ed 7, vol 23 - Penn State

[uneblinstu]

1st Half: 

Doesn't deserve any comment.

 

2nd Half: 

Down 20, battled back.

Impressed with the defense Tai played on Newbill. 

Wish we'd see the press a little more occasionally.

Probably the most frustrating game of the year. #understatement

 

I gotta go to work. That's all I got for ya today.

[hskr4life]

On to the next... every game is big from here on out.  How do we want to respond?

[Huskerpapa]

The first half was....well...okay, the defense did fine. 

 

Crap, it comes down to this, we have two exceptional offensive players.  Other teams know this and fashion their defenses accordingly.  Tai played well.  TSmith played better today.  Everyone else, forgot there was a game today.  I am disappointed.

[swmckewon]

On to the next... every game is big from here on out.  How do we want to respond?

Nebraska isn't good enough for its "response" to necessarily dictate the outcome of many games in the final stretch. 

[FredsSlacks]

our starting lineup shot 9-38 from the field. that's just not going to get it done.

 

I would say our chances of making the tournament just went from 20% to about 2%.

[Silverbacked1]

On to the next... every game is big from here on out.  How do we want to respond?

Like the "How do we want to respond?" comment. How does this team respond, the fans on Tuesday?

[Lifetimesker]

Obviously, the absence of Walt's shooting has hurt us tremendously the season. He had a wide-open look inside the last 3 minutes of the game that would've been huge, and it barely hit the rim. I love the emergence of Tai, Tarrin is coming along. The defense was there today, but how can we be so inept on offense on the road? This team is so Jekyll and Hyde, it really confuses me!

[hskr4life]

 

On to the next... every game is big from here on out.  How do we want to respond?

Like the "How do we want to respond?" comment. How does this team respond, the fans on Tuesday?

 

 

IDK... I worry about the fans... Its a big game on Tuesday, which might get them going, BUT we are all die hards on here, and look at the attitude on the board.  What'd ya think the average fan is like?

[brfrad]

I say we press every team on the road.  Try to get easy baskets.  At least mix it up. 

[Cazzie22]

Play Fuller and even Hammond some minutes. Might as well start thinking about next season.  The schedule, even for the most optimistic on this site, does not allow for much more than a .500 finish.  Something is missing, post play obviously, from this year's squad.  I don't have the answer.  I don't see much post help coming in and I sincerely hope that Watson and Morrow can shoot the damn ball.

[extremehoops]

Ive watched alot of Morrow and He can rebound and dunk but his definite weakness is shooting and ball handling.

Heard a rumor Jake Hammond is out for Academics issues anyone else hear that?

[Rachoo]

Seems like Walt has lost his 3 point consistency ( that we need badly) somewhat like Gallegos did last year!  Also Walt had 1 rebound today.

 

Shavon needs to find new ways to get to the rim - teams have him defended and figured out pretty solidly. 

 

Petteway seemed to only be concerned with jacking up 3's the first half - during our 6 point power offense period and getting to his 1000 point level.  What happened to team ball (certainly not 20 three point attempts) and the 16 assists I watched at PBA Tuesday night? 

 

Really discouraged and can't believe Tim hasn't been able to correct problems more quickly, completely, and more forcefully.  Future isn't too bright if we can't play well only in games sporadically - and particularly at home. 

[HuskerCager]

 

Heard a rumor Jake Hammond is out for Academics issues anyone else hear that?

I've heard nothing, but I thought it was notable that Kye went in and Jake didn't to end the game.  Was Jake on the bench today?

[hskr4life]

 

 

Heard a rumor Jake Hammond is out for Academics issues anyone else hear that?

I've heard nothing, but I thought it was notable that Kye went in and Jake didn't to end the game.  Was Jake on the bench today?

 

 

 

Now that you say that........... Benny was in but Jake wasn't.  Nuts!

[hhcmatt]

I say we press every team on the road.  Try to get easy baskets.  At least mix it up. 

 

I think it made sense against this particular team for a while.

I'm not sure you can press a team like Ohio St or Maryland like that on the road and they don't make you pay.

[swmckewon]

 I sincerely hope that Watson and Morrow can shoot the damn ball.

White can. 

[extremehoops]

 

 

Heard a rumor Jake Hammond is out for Academics issues anyone else hear that?

I've heard nothing, but I thought it was notable that Kye went in and Jake didn't to end the game.  Was Jake on the bench today?

 

jake Hammond was not on the bench this afternoon

[hhcmatt]

 

 

On to the next... every game is big from here on out.  How do we want to respond?

Like the "How do we want to respond?" comment. How does this team respond, the fans on Tuesday?

 

 

IDK... I worry about the fans... Its a big game on Tuesday, which might get them going, BUT we are all die hards on here, and look at the attitude on the board.  What'd ya think the average fan is like?

 

 

It would be asking a lot for fans to will our team to a victory over a team like Wisconsin if we were on a 6 game win streak. Wisconsin is currently a buzzsaw.

[hhcmatt]

Seems like Walt has lost his 3 point consistency ( that we need badly) somewhat like Gallegos did last year!  Also Walt had 1 rebound today.

 

When he missed those first couple it seemed like he was off for the day. It was surprising to see him keep shooting given that he typically stops. I'm on the fence about whether this is a good sign or not going forward.

[HuskerFever]

No comment.

[Silverbacked1]

Thought I didn't see Jake today.

Will it be one of those oh by the way Jake didn't play because.... fill in the blank.

[hhcmatt]

[hhcmatt]

At this point if Shavon is taking more than 3-4 threes per game, he's hurting this team.

 

Tarin had a nice bounce back game. I wonder what this offense would look like if he was the primary ball handler instead of Petteway at points as he almost operates as a scoring guard in there. Would he get Petteway and the rest of the team some easier looks? 

 

When in the game did Moses and Leslee play? I think it was in the first half but honestly cannot recall. I know we're trying to match up but 11 minutes seems low given their 7' 245 guy played 22

[AuroranHusker]

At this point if Shavon is taking more than 3-4 threes per game, he's hurting this team.

 

Tarin had a nice bounce back game. I wonder what this offense would look like if he was the primary ball handler instead of Petteway at points as he almost operates as a scoring guard in there. Would he get Petteway and the rest of the team some easier looks? 

 

When in the game did Moses and Leslee play? I think it was in the first half but honestly cannot recall. I know we're trying to match up but 11 minutes seems low given their 7' 245 guy played 22

 

 

If Tarin Smith isn't starting next game it is a travesty. Benny is better as the Energizer Benny, anyway.  Let's get it on Tuesday, Nebrasketball!

[HuskerPower #nato73]

There is no way to comment on this game without ripping on some college kid so as the old adage goes .... for me I won't say anything. We need some shooters badly. I was out of the country for Northwestern. How did that happen?

Oh well, last year we overachieved but this year has been disappointing.