Nebraska (12-8) vs. Purdue (18-4) Game Thread

[huskerbaseball13]

We actually did not play all that bad that half. Unfortunate last minute or so. Let their shooter get loose and did not block out Hammonds. Refs have not been too friendly for us. We just don't have an answer for their size.

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[atskooc]

 

 

I take it back, we are really good

We suck

No, we really don't.

I take it back, we are really good

 

Yes, because it can be only one or the other.

[bkamler]

Hammond and Hass are 11/14 on FG's and 7/7 on FT's for 29 points at the half way point.

[uneblinstu]

Tai has made some crucial mistakes and we've had some defensive breakdowns like on that 3 by #14 with less than two minutes left in the half.  That being said, we are not being outclassed by Purdue. And, do Big Ten refs call 3 seconds anymore? Hammonds and Haas have both camped in there on numerous occasions.

Well, we kinda are. We have no answer for Hammons and Haas. They're experienced and when you combine that with the obvious physical mismatch and our inexperience, it makes for a tough situation. We haven't been able to take advantage of some other places where we might have some advantages out on the perimeter and in transition.

[Bugeaters1]

[uneblinstu]

 

 

I take it back, we are really good

We suck

No, we really don't.

I take it back, we are really good

 

Playin' the extremes today, huh?

[Bugeaters1]

 

 

 

I take it back, we are really good

We suck

No, we really don't.

I take it back, we are really good

 

Playin' the extremes today, huh?

 

 

 

 

 

I take it back, we are really good

We suck

No, we really don't.

I take it back, we are really good

 

Playin' the extremes today, huh?

 

Trolling more like it.

[HuskerFever]

Trolling more like it.

The nightcrawlers come out when things start going poorly. We won't be seeing much of this cat if we get back in this game.

[brfrad]

2nd half adjustments:  Need to have 5 guys on defense with a foot in the lane.  If they make 3's, so be it.  Also, if Hammonds or Haas dribble the ball, we need players ripping at the ball.  Judging by these refs, we will have no players left.

[brfrad]

Looking at the stats, us being down 9 is somewhat remarkable.  Purdue shooting 52% from the field and have a plus 6 at the free throw line.  We are actually doing a decent job on the boards.  Only -4.

[HuskerFever]

[FredsSlacks]

if we were just playing against haas and hammons, we'd be winning 35-29!

[cozrulz]

Missing too many open looks.  Game should be a lot closer.

[HuskerFever]

This is a turning point. It's either going to get out of control, or we hold close.

[HuskerFever]

It's so strange... for some reason the fans get louder and more in the game when you dunk the ball. Maybe we should try that at the PBA sometime?

[Nighthawk]

This shows how much we need a BIG that is healthy and can play. Period...end of story.

[Huskerpapa]

This shows how much we need a BIG that is healthy and can play. Period...end of story.

Yup.

[Huskerone]

I have a feeling, we have a run in us left.

[HuskerFever]

I have a feeling, we have a run in us left.

 

Hopefully it's not a run to the bus. 

[dt14smoke]

This shows how much we need a BIG that is healthy and can play. Period...end of story.

Yup.

That implies a good effort from us wouldn't be playing this better, would tend to think we are getting out game planned as well.

[FredsSlacks]

other than hammons and hass, purdue is 5-18 from the field. force the other guys to shoot.

[PimpMario]

We hung for 18 minutes

[brfrad]

Our offense is killing us today.

[Huskerpapa]

Nice little run

[HuskerFever]

other than hammons and hass, purdue is 5-18 from the field. force the other guys to shoot.

 

Other coaches have played to this strategy in the past. e.g. let Shield have a day, but double team Petteway. It worked several times against us.