WBB: Game #14 @ Maryland

We hung with UConn better than this.

iowa game was winnable. nw was a disaster.

Iowa was definitely winnable. We caught NW after they just lost to Penn St (I think) ...they were out for blood. They probably played a little over their heads.

We're playing Maryland after they lost to Ohio St...similar timing

Back to Maryland...our defense, or lack there of...is a big problem. Not just in this game. Our defensive plan needs re-assessing.

Maryland's defense is better than it first appears. They cover all the floor.  And don't let guards get open for 3s...we do.

Offensively they simply find the open man. And most all can shoot.

In some ways we looked better.....too bad we were playing a Top 10 team 

I think we have made all of our free throws tonight.

A washington sighting

We got to 50

well they rebounded better only missed two free throws and got some rest  for the starters.

I think we may wind up having a season like Lindsey Moore's second season.

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB.  Maryland is bringing in a top rated class and we were clearly outclassed at every position tonight.  Some observations: (1) Maryland's quickness overwhelmed our weak defense (2) Jess S. has a lot of work to do to compete with elite competition (3) That is not the Rachel Theriot of old playing  (4) I liked Maddie Simon, showed some ability and her size is nice to have (5) Blackburn needs to get back in the starting lineup  (6) Washington might have some potential. 

Connie may have to evaluate recruiting if we are to compete at a high level in the B1G...we have to get more athletic and more quickness.

Tonight's game should make fans appreciate how tough Cady, Sample and company were the past few years.

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB.

I'll stop you right there. We have some growing pains this season but this Freshman class is going to be very good you just have to give it time. We have another group of guards coming in next year too that will provide depth and might have a future star amongst them.

The future is bright in my opinion so I don't buy your statement.

Anyone else watching this Minnesota -  Illinois game?

There is literally less than 50 people in attendance!

Plus Connie has a 4* guard coming in next year, and isn't that class a top 15 as well as this years.

Anyone else watching this Minnesota -  Illinois game?

 

There is literally less than 50 people in attendance!

Yep I'm watching it. the lighting is terrible IMO.

I believe Cazzie is spot on. If we don't sign players like Maryland and Ohio St is getting,we will continue to get boat-raced.

The one thing that kept us in games in the past was our hustle.It's painful to watch and frankly inexcuseable in regards to the lack of effort. Connie must be ready to pull her hair out.

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB.  Maryland is bringing in a top rated class and we were clearly outclassed at every position tonight.  Some observations: (1) Maryland's quickness overwhelmed our weak defense (2) Jess S. has a lot of work to do to compete with elite competition (3) That is not the Rachel Theriot of old playing  (4) I liked Maddie Simon, showed some ability and her size is nice to have (5) Blackburn needs to get back in the starting lineup  (6) Washington might have some potential. 

 

Connie may have to evaluate recruiting if we are to compete at a high level in the B1G...we have to get more athletic and more quickness.

 

Tonight's game should make fans appreciate how tough Cady, Sample and company were the past few years.

The class next year will be good. It fits more the mold of what Yori wants in players -- aggressive to the rim, tough-minded, athletic, play-through-adversity types.

This team is the result of three recruiting classes that haven't panned out in terms of depth. Of the 2012 class, Nebraska has 1 starter (Theriot), and 1 player who transferred. Of the 2013 class, Nebraska has 1 top reserve (Havers), and one player who transferred. Of the 2014 class - top ten, incidentally - Nebraska has 1 starter (Romeo), two players who have transferred and one intermittent reserve (Kalenta). The 2013 and 2014 classes each have a player who takes up the end of the bench. 

The 2012 class had four regular starters -- two of them four-year starters - by the end of their senior years. The most I predict the 2012, 2013 and 2014 classes will ever produce is three - Theriot, Romeo and Havers, which is fewer than the number of players who transferred from those classes (4). 

The 2015 class is better, and so is the 2016 class. 

 

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB.  Maryland is bringing in a top rated class and we were clearly outclassed at every position tonight.  Some observations: (1) Maryland's quickness overwhelmed our weak defense (2) Jess S. has a lot of work to do to compete with elite competition (3) That is not the Rachel Theriot of old playing  (4) I liked Maddie Simon, showed some ability and her size is nice to have (5) Blackburn needs to get back in the starting lineup  (6) Washington might have some potential. 

 

Connie may have to evaluate recruiting if we are to compete at a high level in the B1G...we have to get more athletic and more quickness.

 

Tonight's game should make fans appreciate how tough Cady, Sample and company were the past few years.

The class next year will be good. It fits more the mold of what Yori wants in players -- aggressive to the rim, tough-minded, athletic, play-through-adversity types.

 

This team is the result of three recruiting classes that haven't panned out in terms of depth. Of the 2012 class, Nebraska has 1 starter (Theriot), and 1 player who transferred. Of the 2013 class, Nebraska has 1 top reserve (Havers), and one player who transferred. Of the 2014 class - top ten, incidentally - Nebraska has 1 starter (Romeo), two players who have transferred and one intermittent reserve (Kalenta). The 2013 and 2014 classes each have a player who takes up the end of the bench. 

 

The 2012 class had four regular starters -- two of them four-year starters - by the end of their senior years. The most I predict the 2012, 2013 and 2014 classes will ever produce is three - Theriot, Romeo and Havers, which is fewer than the number of players who transferred from those classes (4). 

 

The 2015 class is better, and so is the 2016 class. 

 

Thanks Sam.

 

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB.

I'll stop you right there. We have some growing pains this season but this Freshman class is going to be very good you just have to give it time. We have another group of guards coming in next year too that will provide depth and might have a future star amongst them.

The future is bright in my opinion so I don't buy your statement.

 

I probably sounded too negative but we clearly need more speed and quickness.  I hope the incoming group has some.

We need athleticism at all positions. Simon is the most athletic we have.

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB.  Maryland is bringing in a top rated class and we were clearly outclassed at every position tonight.  Some observations: (1) Maryland's quickness overwhelmed our weak defense (2) Jess S. has a lot of work to do to compete with elite competition (3) That is not the Rachel Theriot of old playing  (4) I liked Maddie Simon, showed some ability and her size is nice to have (5) Blackburn needs to get back in the starting lineup  (6) Washington might have some potential. 

 

Connie may have to evaluate recruiting if we are to compete at a high level in the B1G...we have to get more athletic and more quickness.

 

Tonight's game should make fans appreciate how tough Cady, Sample and company were the past few years.

You also have to understand that naturally Maryland will be at a recruiting advantage to most everyone in the Big 10.  Due to geographical location, recent history, fan support, coaches pedigree, facilities- Maryland will probably always will be able to get a top rated recruiting class year in and year out. 

Anyone else watching this Minnesota -  Illinois game?

 

There is literally less than 50 people in attendance!

Watched it off and on.......Looked like there were more people on the benches than in the stands.

MInn. had 106 pts ....won by about 40. Banham had about 40 pts...10/15 threes. 

Minn had school record 19 threes.  ILL no defense.....like NU they didn't cover guards outside.

Minn pretty big team.....looked good against ILL anyway.

Nebraska Wesleyan hit 21 3s last night against Hastings college winning 115 to 109

 

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB.  Maryland is bringing in a top rated class and we were clearly outclassed at every position tonight.  Some observations: (1) Maryland's quickness overwhelmed our weak defense (2) Jess S. has a lot of work to do to compete with elite competition (3) That is not the Rachel Theriot of old playing  (4) I liked Maddie Simon, showed some ability and her size is nice to have (5) Blackburn needs to get back in the starting lineup  (6) Washington might have some potential. 

 

Connie may have to evaluate recruiting if we are to compete at a high level in the B1G...we have to get more athletic and more quickness.

 

Tonight's game should make fans appreciate how tough Cady, Sample and company were the past few years.

You also have to understand that naturally Maryland will be at a recruiting advantage to most everyone in the Big 10.  Due to geographical location, recent history, fan support, coaches pedigree, facilities- Maryland will probably always will be able to get a top rated recruiting class year in and year out. 

 

Maryland is a big team....their subs were all 6' +.   Very good recruiting classes in the last few years. Get in the Top 10 every year and the recruits come calling.

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB. Maryland is bringing in a top rated class and we were clearly outclassed at every position tonight. Some observations: (1) Maryland's quickness overwhelmed our weak defense (2) Jess S. has a lot of work to do to compete with elite competition (3) That is not the Rachel Theriot of old playing (4) I liked Maddie Simon, showed some ability and her size is nice to have (5) Blackburn needs to get back in the starting lineup (6) Washington might have some potential.

Connie may have to evaluate recruiting if we are to compete at a high level in the B1G...we have to get more athletic and more quickness.

Tonight's game should make fans appreciate how tough Cady, Sample and company were the past few years.

You also have to understand that naturally Maryland will be at a recruiting advantage to most everyone in the Big 10. Due to geographical location, recent history, fan support, coaches pedigree, facilities- Maryland will probably always will be able to get a top rated recruiting class year in and year out.

Maryland is a big team....their subs were all 6' +. Very good recruiting classes in the last few years. Get in the Top 10 every year and the recruits come calling.

I think we are just hurt. Both physically with the nicks and bumps that are usually later in the year. That nagging crap that makes it so you can't get to a loose ball or jump as high. It looks like their legs and feet are shot. I also think right now we are completely beat up mentally. I know we just came off of a "long " break but we look like we have been playing non stop for about two months.

We have also played some of the better teams of late and in college now a days if you get somebody down you crush the, so some times the score gets out of hand. I mean didn't the really good player from Minn. play the whole game tonight in a 40 point blow out?

Maybe the summer trip wasn't a good idea?

Playing good teams on the road with a young team contributes to our fragile mental state.  We'll know more when we play our next home game against Ill.  I watched them play Minnesota tonight and they were really bad.  We lose that one and the season might just as well be over.  Couldn't believe the pathetic fan turn out at Ill.

The future is not bright for NU Women's BB. Maryland is bringing in a top rated class and we were clearly outclassed at every position tonight. Some observations: (1) Maryland's quickness overwhelmed our weak defense (2) Jess S. has a lot of work to do to compete with elite competition (3) That is not the Rachel Theriot of old playing (4) I liked Maddie Simon, showed some ability and her size is nice to have (5) Blackburn needs to get back in the starting lineup (6) Washington might have some potential.

Connie may have to evaluate recruiting if we are to compete at a high level in the B1G...we have to get more athletic and more quickness.

Tonight's game should make fans appreciate how tough Cady, Sample and company were the past few years.

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a year or two ago, i remember one of the wbb announcers making a comment about coach frese---it may have been stephanie white. anyway, she said she was just talking to coach frese one day and asked her what was the first thing she looked for in a recruit. might be paraphrasing here, but, coach frese stated, "scorers. they got to be able to score". she probably should have said something more along the lines of "athletic scorers". i've always thought of maryland being one of the more "athletic" teams---at least since frese has been there. not a great defensive team, but, still pretty darn good. 

some winnable games ahead. will be interesting to see how the team responds.