Nebraska will not pursue further postseason play

[MidwestDrummer]

 

[HuskerCager]

I think this is the right choice.  Long season.  Overseas trip last August to Spain.  The players need to re-charge in my opinion.  And the staff needs to do whatever it takes to sign one or two quality recruits this spring.

[FredsSlacks]

that's strange. sounded like the players wanted to keep playing.

[HB]

Pisses me off. That is all

[demone]

I also believe this is the right decision. Time for a break, do some thorough evaluation and get to work in the off-season to improve.

[hhcmatt]

that's strange. sounded like the players wanted to keep playing.

 

I would suspect that the statement "all in agreement" isn't entirely accurate. 

[FredsSlacks]

 

that's strange. sounded like the players wanted to keep playing.

 

I would suspect that the statement "all in agreement" isn't entirely accurate. 

 

my guess is the real reason is that miles wants to start recruiting. we are clearly a couple pieces away from contending.

[AuroranHusker]

I would guess that the administration saw the possibilities available would have cost more than they're worth. Oh well. Let's get back to the Big Dance in 2017!!

[hhcmatt]

my guess is the real reason is that miles wants to start recruiting. we are clearly a couple pieces away from contending.

 

 

I would guess that the administration saw the possibilities available would have cost more than they're worth. Oh well. Let's get back to the Big Dance in 2017!!

 

Could be either of those two and it could have also been some of the guys on team ready to be done.  Any of these three things happens and it becomes everyone

[HuskerFever]

We got a bowl game this past season with a losing record. Who's to say we won't get a phone call from NCAA asking if we want a spot in the tournament?

[AuroranHusker]

We got a bowl game this past season with a losing record. Who's to say we won't get a phone call from NCAA asking if we want a spot in the tournament?

 

         

[Huskerpapa]

This DOES NOT make my day.  I certainly understand protecting the players and assuring class work and so forth.  Yet, I wonder how all the teams that are forced to play in the NCAA tournament, the NIT tournament and the other games do it???

[hhcmatt]

This DOES NOT make my day.  I certainly understand protecting the players and assuring class work and so forth.  Yet, I wonder how all the teams that are forced to play in the NCAA tournament, the NIT tournament and the other games do it???

 

I guess consider it from the perspective of Ed Morrow. I think Ed would be happy to play in the NCAA or NIT even though it meant that every time he did anything his foot hurt.  Does we really want to make him pay that physical price so we don't lose to a MEAC team at home next weeK?

[Huskerone]

I'm disappointed, but I get it.  I didn't realized they have been playing since July.  That's one long season and its been a tough one.

 

Kids need to get their off season programs started, heal up, get better.

 

Coaches need to start recruiting, and then recruit, and finish up by recruiting more.

 

Earning next year's W's starts now.  GBR.

[jason2486]

This DOES NOT make my day. I certainly understand protecting the players and assuring class work and so forth. Yet, I wonder how all the teams that are forced to play in the NCAA tournament, the NIT tournament and the other games do it???

I guess consider it from the perspective of Ed Morrow. I think Ed would be happy to play in the NCAA or NIT even though it meant that every time he did anything his foot hurt. Does we really want to make him pay that physical price so we don't lose to a MEAC team at home next weeK?

This.

As much as we as fans would love more Husker bball, from a physical standpoint, these guys have to be beat. All it might've taken was Shields or Parker thinking it was time, and that would've probably been enough. Also, who knows what kind of shape Shavon is in after getting fouled twice while also getting no call while also getting hurt.

[Silverbacked1]

To be a downer maybe this is a way of telling us we ain't getting a big right now.

Sorry just in kind of a crappy mood today. Nothing bad just pppfffffftttttt.

[busticket]

Kind of bums me out.  The way we have been playing I think we could have won the CBI or whatever minor tourney we could have played in.  It has been a long season; I get that.  I think mentally it would have helped the returning players (unless we flamed out in the first game).  The extra reps for the young kids are always nice as well.

[PimpMario]

This sucks...

[PimpMario]

The season is just... Over.

[hal9000]

I somehow got the impression that Miles wanted to keep playing so the team, particularly the freshmen, could get more experience. Assume Eichorst has final say, maybe he didn't want to spend the $$. Then again maybe Miles agreed and its best for all.

[hal9000]

To be a downer maybe this is a way of telling us we ain't getting a big right now.

Sorry just in kind of a crappy mood today. Nothing bad just pppfffffftttttt.

I'm not following. Then again, maybe I don't want to know.

[jdw]

I want to watch this team play again

[Huskerpapa]

One of my kids told me that the decision was made by the players.  Again, I get it from a health an education perspective.  But...well, I am just bummed that our season is now over. 

[tcp]

Fans understandably want to see more hoops, but I think this is for the best. There is so little to be gained from a CBI appearance and a handful of extra practices for a team that is physically worn down from a brutally long season.

And obviously we need to get back to recruiting hard because that "shiny new toy" window is closing fast on us.

These guys finished really strong and with a ton of heart. I'm glad that this run will be their last memory of a somewhat disappointing season. If I'm a player I'd prefer that to losing at home to Canisius or something because no one gave a crap.

[HuskerCager]

I've got that post-season hangover tonight.  This about sets the mood.