uneblinstu’s postgame chatter: vol 12; ed 18 - vs. Indiana

Good news is that we did some things the right way.  We just don't have the thoroughbred race horses to run the race. 

The officiating sort of sucked...but friends we had the opportunity to win this game and just couldn't make the plays.

Some good spurts of play but too many empty possessions and IU’s size wore us down.  I admire Thorir for his rebounding and having to defend bigger players.

Is still like to see Yvan and Cross on the court at the same time in games like this.  

Fought hard. Proud of the guys for always fighting. Just lack the ponies right now. But stable is in good hands!

I also kept thinking Indiana is a great barometer for our talent next season.  I think we’ll about as good as they are this season.  

11 hours ago, LK1 said:

Is still like to see Yvan and Cross on the court at the same time in games like this.  

In theory this sounds good, but in practice, no.  In my simple little mind they are both 20 minute a game types right now.  They both lose productivity when they play long spurts...or so it seems to me.  Plus, you have no productive size behind those two.  Nada.

Honestly if you didn't have to worry about rebounding or defense I like the lineup of Cam, Burke, Thor, Charlie and Hannif on the floor with Jervey as the sub.  Yeah I know that is totally unrealistic, but it would create match up difficulties for opposing bigs.

Not much to chatter about this morning. Needless to say, we all expect to reap a plethora of "L" s the rest of this season. The trick will be where we shall discover the elusive "W". Ladies and Gentlemen, don your pith helmets.

About what I expected I guess, would have been nice to steal it at the end. Where oh where will we find that elusive road win? Madison...?

9 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

In theory this sounds good, but in practice, no.  In my simple little mind they are both 20 minute a game types right now.  They both lose productivity when they play long spurts...or so it seems to me.  Plus, you have no productive size behind those two.  Nada.

 

Honestly if you didn't have to worry about rebounding or defense I like the lineup of Cam, Burke, Thor, Charlie and Hannif on the floor with Jervey as the sub.  Yeah I know that is totally unrealistic, but it would create match up difficulties for opposing bigs.

They could each play 20-25 min at the 4-5, sub Kavas at the 5 and put either of Thor or Cheatham at the 4.  We wouldn’t be any worse at the 5 with Kavas there for Cross’ minutes, and we could at least guard opposing 4s with Cross.  We probably beat Indiana last night if we have anyone who can square up with a power forward.  He was killing Thor and Haanif from size alone.  

17 hours ago, jimmykc said:

Not much to chatter about this morning. Needless to say, we all expect to reap a plethora of "L" s the rest of this season. The trick will be where we shall discover the elusive "W". Ladies and Gentlemen, don your pith helmets.

Yeah, this is the most chatterless postgame I can remember in a while. 

Did they show the replay of how Thor got T-ed up?  It was right in front of me so I sat there watching Brunk walk around like college Blake Griffin with his arms in the air like a big baby

Notes from UNL

• Nebraska had an 11-0 run in a 1:19 stretch the first half, the Huskers’ 13^th double-digit run this season.
• Defensively, Nebraska held Indiana without a field goal for a stretch of 8:07 in the second half.
• Nebraska had eight steals, its most in a Big Ten Conference game this season.
• Cam Mack had 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Huskers. It marked the second 20-point game of his career and first in Big Ten Conference play. In two games against Indiana this season, Mack had 35 points and 19 assists.
• Cam Mack has now reached double figures 16 times this season, including each of the last 11 games dating back to Dec. 4. Mack had nine assists, the sixth time this season he has had eight more assists in a game. He also has at least six assists in each of his seven Big Ten games.
• Thorir Thorbjarnarson narrowly missed his first career double-double, finishing with 13 points and a season-high-tying nine rebounds. Thorbjarnarson scored eight of his 13 points and pulled down six of his nine rebounds after halftime.
• Dachon Burke Jr. (12 points) and Haanif Cheatham (10 points) also scored in double figures, giving Nebraska four players in double figures for the 13th time this season.
• Charlie Easley scored a career-high eight points. He knocked down both of his 3-point attempts after entering the game 1-for-8 from beyond the arc this season.
• Nebraska’s 41-point first half is its highest in Big Ten play this season and the most since scoring 51 in the first half against South Dakota State.

7:40 - Turnover 
7:08 - Turnover 
6:25 - Missed 3
6:01 - Turnover
5:25 - Turnover
5:06 - Turnover 
4:20 - Missed layup

2 shots attempts in 4 minutes. Brutal

17 hours ago, LK1 said:

They could each play 20-25 min at the 4-5, sub Kavas at the 5 and put either of Thor or Cheatham at the 4.  We wouldn’t be any worse at the 5 with Kavas there for Cross’ minutes, and we could at least guard opposing 4s with Cross.  We probably beat Indiana last night if we have anyone who can square up with a power forward.  He was killing Thor and Haanif from size alone.  

Sorry, I currently have no faith in Kavas.  At this point it appears the coaching staff agrees.  

4 hours ago, hhcmatt said:

Did they show the replay of how Thor got T-ed up?  It was right in front of me so I sat there watching Brunk walk around like college Blake Griffin with his arms in the air like a big baby

Not a T.  I glanced over and believe Thor was pulling on him and Brunk was thrown backward.  Thor was so much bigger and stronger than Brunk so Thor received an intentional foul.

8 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said:

Not a T.  I glanced over and believe Thor was pulling on him and Brunk was thrown backward.  Thor was so much bigger and stronger than Brunk so Thor received an intentional foul.

3 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

Sorry, I currently have no faith in Kavas.  At this point it appears the coaching staff agrees.  

Oh me neither, but I have equally as little faith in Cross at the 5 defensively, and a lot of faith in him on both ends at the 4.  

6 hours ago, Huskerpapa said:

Sorry, I currently have no faith in Kavas.  At this point it appears the coaching staff agrees.  

I don't think Indiana is the best matchup for him. Also, he's obviously platooning with Thor who you can barely take off the court.

Not sure that he plays more vs Wisconsin but it's likely given their bigs like to play on the perimeter.