locker room lockout on Mike and Mike

[hhcmatt]

Just happened to be up at the crack of dawn. Didn't fully comprehend how news worthy something like this might be. The guys were generally in agreement with this and were surprised at how nice our facilities are

[jimmykc]

I'm not sure this is the national media attention we are shooting for.

[Norm Peterson]

I'm not sure this is the national media attention we are shooting for.

Hey, there's no such thing as bad publicity.

[Huskerpapa]

If Mike and Mike are talking about it, that means it is in ears of a very wide audience.  We are trending

[ajb5856]

I like

[Donkey]

I understand why Miles is doing taking action.  He must do something as it appears he is on the verge of losing the team.  However, this type of action may be extreme enough to completely lose the team.  On the flip side, it could refocus and bring them all together.  I really hope it works.  The last thing Nebraska needs is to replace Miles.

 

After watching the team live at Maryland, I feel this team could beat any BIG team on a neutral court except for Wisconsin.  Fuller gained confidence as the game wore on.  Once he becomes involved in the offense, I think his PT will skyrocket.  Pitchford looked really good when he got looks at the top of the key.  The defense is tournament worthy.  I have personally witnessed less talented teams advance in the NCAA's.  

 

A part of me is really hoping the light will come on within the next week or so and the team will make a magical run through the BIG tourney and into the NCAA.  Yes, that sounds crazy, but I really think the talent is there to do it.

[Huskerbb73]

I agree that Miles is playing with fire locking the players out of the Hendricks Center locker rooms.  This could go either way.  This team has a fragile psyche right now.  I really think that Miles thinks that this is a last resort and has no other options to motivate these guys.  I really wonder about team chemistry with these guys and if there is a cancer/cancers on this team.  Something just doesn't seem right here.  I have felt this way all season.  Maybe with the losing comes more pressing by the guys and it makes it seem like a chemistry issue.  I really don't know.  I do think that Miles is trying everything he can and nothing is working.  

[ajb5856]

I think we have no choice but to trust Miles on this issue. Ive heard lots of people (not just on here) assuming that there are major on and off court chemistry issues with this team. Miles knows. He also has better insight and ideas on what may work versus what probably won't work. Whatever his motivation/team building tactics were last year, they worked. Many attributed the turnaround or gelling of last years team to the departure of Biggs. Every team is different. Miles is no doubt looking into next season as he addresses the situation now. We just have to observe what happens and trust the process. Only the coaching staff and guys in that locker room truly know. And maybe there isn't a chemistry issue with personalities or guys liking each other per se. Maybe it's all about trusting each other on the court or trusting the process themselves. Whatever Miles had done over his career has worked. We heard him say only one other team he has had has regressed over the season. We've also seen this team appear to have it together a couple different times this season before falling off the wagon again. The latest example is what we witnessed at Maryland followed by what happened yesterday. Miles himself said the huddle at the end of the Maryland game was the tightest of the season and it was after the game was already decided. We'll see...

[GATA]

I'm still not sure how I feel about this story. We'll have to trust Miles on this, but I'm worried this is going to work against him.

Just a lost season.

[49r]

I'm hoping this will show up on their podcast page today:  http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/podcast/archive?id=2445552

[hskr4life]

We all remember how Coach Carters team ended up though after being locked out of the gym!

 

Honestly, this is another try at something that could turn this season at least a little bit in the right direction.  I mean seriously... if this backfires, can we go backwards any more than we already have?

[colhusker]

Listening to Miles speak yesterday, it sounds like, based on his understanding the issues, that he has lost this team already.  They sure look like a group that has just quit.  Came out flat, no fire, no life in a game that was more than very winnable.

[Lifetimesker]

I agree that Miles is playing with fire locking the players out of the Hendricks Center locker rooms.  This could go either way.  This team has a fragile psyche right now.  I really think that Miles thinks that this is a last resort and has no other options to motivate these guys.  I really wonder about team chemistry with these guys and if there is a cancer/cancers on this team.  Something just doesn't seem right here.  I have felt this way all season.  Maybe with the losing comes more pressing by the guys and it makes it seem like a chemistry issue.  I really don't know.  I do think that Miles is trying everything he can and nothing is working.  

I agree. This feels like a dangerous move that could go either way. But, I do trust in Miles and this staff to do whatever is necessary to get his point across to the kids.

 

Hey, look at that, "Coach Carter" is available on Netflix's. I'm hitting play........NOW!

[ajb5856]

I'm still not sure how I feel about this story. We'll have to trust Miles on this, but I'm worried this is going to work against him.

Just a lost season.

I see where people are coming from when they say it might work against him. But if I were a player, a true competitor like we've heard many of our guys are (Petteway), then I don't really see how I could argue against it or not feel that it was deserved. I mean, the guys have to know yesterday was pathetic. I don't think it's what they wanted. They have to be disappointed in themselves. If this is a thing where a couple of guys rebel or don't feel like this is deserved, then good riddance. We don't need that type of attitude around the program. That's my feeling and that's why I don't really feel that it's possible for this to backfire on Miles.

[GATA]

Listening to Gaskins and Stephens I heard them talk about Miles saying something to the effect of "if they're here next year." Anybody else here about this? I'm wondering if there will be some turnover after this season. Just a day or two ago, I figured everyone would stick around, but this seems to be turning quickly.

[bobcat402]

im all in for it, IMO this is a great time for a power move to the team Miles is saying ive assembled a staff that can help us win, the facilities are done that can help us win, we have the fan base that has consistently showed up, ready for us to win, its on the players to decide if they are willing to complete, game plans are out the window, its up to them if they are willing to show up, if not he's openly said replacements are ready for next year and he can go find more. its time for some players to have a serious mental and heart approach week and decide if they are ALL N!

[HB]

I just don't get where people think this is so "dangerous".  What's the downside?  We're not going anywhere where it stands.  A bunch of folks thought there was a decent chance we would lose our last 9 games (which we're on track to do).  Maybe this will shake things up enough to do something.  If not, we're no worse off.  And it could help with any carry over for next year.   Need to try something.   

[GATA]

I just don't get where people think this is so "dangerous".  What's the downside?  We're not going anywhere where it stands.  A bunch of folks thought there was a decent chance we would lose our last 9 games (which we're on track to do).  Maybe this will shake things up enough to do something.  If not, we're no worse off.  And it could help with any carry over for next year.   Need to try something.

You say it could help carry over for next year, but it could also be a cloud that lingers over the entire offseason.

Do I think it's likely? No. But what if this ends up costing us Petteway to the pros (NBA or NBDL or Europe), Pitchford to leaving as a graduate senior (assuming he graduates), etc.

I think this is more likely to help light a fire than the cause the players to shut it down even more, but you're kidding yourself if you think there's no downside.

[TheKamdyMan]

 

I just don't get where people think this is so "dangerous".  What's the downside?  We're not going anywhere where it stands.  A bunch of folks thought there was a decent chance we would lose our last 9 games (which we're on track to do).  Maybe this will shake things up enough to do something.  If not, we're no worse off.  And it could help with any carry over for next year.   Need to try something.

You say it could help carry over for next year, but it could also be a cloud that lingers over the entire offseason.

Do I think it's likely? No. But what if this ends up costing us Petteway to the pros (NBA or NBDL or Europe), Pitchford to leaving as a graduate senior (assuming he graduates), etc.

I think this is more likely to help light a fire than the cause the players to shut it down even more, but you're kidding yourself if you think there's no downside.

 

 

Petteway could hurt but could also help, we dont really know, because he is a jekyl and hyde.

 

As for Pitchford I think White provides the same level on offense and could probably the same defensively despite being 4 inches shorter.

[HB]

 

I just don't get where people think this is so "dangerous".  What's the downside?  We're not going anywhere where it stands.  A bunch of folks thought there was a decent chance we would lose our last 9 games (which we're on track to do).  Maybe this will shake things up enough to do something.  If not, we're no worse off.  And it could help with any carry over for next year.   Need to try something.

You say it could help carry over for next year, but it could also be a cloud that lingers over the entire offseason.

Do I think it's likely? No. But what if this ends up costing us Petteway to the pros (NBA or NBDL or Europe), Pitchford to leaving as a graduate senior (assuming he graduates), etc.

I think this is more likely to help light a fire than the cause the players to shut it down even more, but you're kidding yourself if you think there's no downside.

 

 

If Petteway goes, it isn't going to be cause he can't handle some tough love from Miles.  Get serious.

[GATA]

I just don't get where people think this is so "dangerous".  What's the downside?  We're not going anywhere where it stands.  A bunch of folks thought there was a decent chance we would lose our last 9 games (which we're on track to do).  Maybe this will shake things up enough to do something.  If not, we're no worse off.  And it could help with any carry over for next year.   Need to try something.

You say it could help carry over for next year, but it could also be a cloud that lingers over the entire offseason.

Do I think it's likely? No. But what if this ends up costing us Petteway to the pros (NBA or NBDL or Europe), Pitchford to leaving as a graduate senior (assuming he graduates), etc.

I think this is more likely to help light a fire than the cause the players to shut it down even more, but you're kidding yourself if you think there's no downside.

 

If Petteway goes, it isn't going to be cause he can't handle some tough love from Miles.  Get serious.

I didn't say it would be the only reason, but it could be the little push he needed to leave.

Like I said, there's potential downside here.

[huskerbaseball13]

Listening to Gaskins and Stephens I heard them talk about Miles saying something to the effect of "if they're here next year." Anybody else here about this? I'm wondering if there will be some turnover after this season. Just a day or two ago, I figured everyone would stick around, but this seems to be turning quickly.

 

At this point I don't think I would feel safe unless I was Petteway, Shields and White.  And maybe Tarin.  Outside of that, I think the rest could potentially be on the chopping block. 

[GATA]

Listening to Gaskins and Stephens I heard them talk about Miles saying something to the effect of "if they're here next year." Anybody else here about this? I'm wondering if there will be some turnover after this season. Just a day or two ago, I figured everyone would stick around, but this seems to be turning quickly.

 

At this point I don't think I would feel safe unless I was Petteway, Shields and White.  And maybe Tarin.  Outside of that, I think the rest could potentially be on the chopping block.

With Fuller getting more and more playing time, I assume he's one of the guys who the coaching staff is reaching.

[eastofomaha]

After watching the team live at Maryland, I feel this team could beat any BIG team on a neutral court except for Wisconsin.

 

A part of me is really hoping the light will come on within the next week or so and the team will make a magical run through the BIG tourney and into the NCAA.  Yes, that sounds crazy, but I really think the talent is there to do it.

 

Unfortunately this is fodder for non-Husker message boards to demonstrate our fan base is delusional.    Many weeks ago I would have posted something similar.  But with the current losing streak and the beat-down yesterday, I think it is time we preserve our sanity and write off the season for once and for all.

[Donkey]

 

After watching the team live at Maryland, I feel this team could beat any BIG team on a neutral court except for Wisconsin.

 

A part of me is really hoping the light will come on within the next week or so and the team will make a magical run through the BIG tourney and into the NCAA.  Yes, that sounds crazy, but I really think the talent is there to do it.

 

Unfortunately this is fodder for non-Husker message boards to demonstrate our fan base is delusional.    Many weeks ago I would have posted something similar.  But with the current losing streak and the beat-down yesterday, I think it is time we preserve our sanity and write off the season for once and for all.

 

 

Fine, I am delusional.  Thanks for the riveting analysis.