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Are they using the "Seat Yourself" process? I didn't think there was any sitting allowed next year...

Definitely. Owens is a dynamo and is connected in the world of basketball. Good guy to have around in any capacity.

I'd love for the US to make it through the group, but I don't see us beating Germany. Have to beat Ghana, draw with Portugal, and hope for a better goal differential. Or if Germany has 6 points going into the last game with the US and we have four points, a draw would secure both teams through to the round of 16. That's my most hopeful scenario. I'm not as optimistic as you hskr4life, but maybe I should be. Winning the so-called Group of Death would be quite a feat! Similar perhaps to a 4th place conference finish and run to get into the tournament!

Are the Shim Shams making the cheerleader tunnel for it too? Fuck the Shim Shams That would have to be at the top of the list of things I wouldn't volunteer to do.....

Hup Holland. They are second favorite team. They are the reason I love soccer so much. Before tiki taka there was Cruyff's total football, the soccer version of a 5 man motion where anyone can end up anywhere but with 10 field players not a mere 5. I'm not that old but it was still beautiful in the late 80's with the likes of Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard. And yes I did look up how to spell those names. van Basten might be the greatest soccer player no one in America has ever heard of.

The FIBA Basketball World Cup will be held this August 30- September 14th. They have changed the name of the FIBA world championships to the world cup this time around. And the FIFA World Cup is no secret to anyone not living under a rock, whether you want to hear about it or not. Personally I think this year will be exciting because Argentina, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Uruguay, Netherlands and Belgium are all considered favorites and that's not even mentioning the numerous dark horses. Should be one of the most competitive world championship events for any sport in a long time. Looking for some tight, competitive games after watching this years NBA playoffs.

Robin had an update on Andrew White on Rivals this morning. Nothing really noteworthy, other than the fact he confirmed that there is still mutual interest and we are still working on lining up a visit with him.

Also a bit off of this topic but I think that we should go down and get that fake Vault door at the Grand and bring it down to the PBA so that the men's and women's team could run through it when they enter. That is if they are getting rid of the vault thingy with the new bar that is going in down there.

Hup Holland. They are second favorite team. They are the reason I love soccer so much. Before tiki taka there was Cruyff's total football, the soccer version of a 5 man motion where anyone can end up anywhere but with 10 field players not a mere 5. I'm not that old but it was still beautiful in the late 80's with the likes of Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard. And yes I did look up how to spell those names. van Basten might be the greatest soccer player no one in America has ever heard of. About 15 years ago my oldest son went to a Cruyff camp in Bellvue. It was really one of the best camps that any of my boys went to. I learned as much if not more in that week than the boys did. Have always loved the attack, attack, attack idea and that anybody can play anywhere. Just fun soccer to watch. Also 4 years ago I got to be on a cruise from Italy to Greece and hit some other countries. Anyway it was during the World Cup. Got to watch it with people who live and breathe every touch. And the Dutch where the wildest of the ones on the ship. They could drink beer like fish, and really had fun during games.

Hup Holland. They are second favorite team. They are the reason I love soccer so much.

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While technically this is true (the NCAA calls them "preliminary" rounds)...they're still commonly referred to as regionals. The four sites that host 4th/5th rounds host what most refer to as the regional finals. Everybody knows what Bugeaters was talking about. But having that said, is Lincoln even able to host the men's tournament in any capacity? I know that rules dictate a certain number of hotels within a certain radius of the arena, but I don't know if they're over that threshold. I was told that the host city had to have so many Hotels with 24 hr service like restaurants etc. They clearly don't know the Nebraska hospitality. There's plenty of "hotels" and "24 hour service." "Hey guys, welcome to Lincoln. Come and stay at our place. We'll give you free room & board and cook you a nice dinner."

If this thread has taught me anything, it's that I don't know what would we do in a world without YouTube.

Me not know.

KNTK - Gaskins & Stephens: Chris Harriman, Nebrasketball assistant coach http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/gaskinsstephens/2014_06_12_8_Harriman.mp3 (26:01) Huskers’ improving roster, what Tai Webster’s role will be, and insight into Gregg Popovich and stupid media questions.

For anyone curious, I called the ticket office yesterday. They said that season ticket renewals/upgrades will occur in August.

Here is one for the old guys on here. Would get me fired up, but then again I am old... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qa2d9RoTYQ&sns=em

Are the Shim Shams making the cheerleader tunnel for it too? Fuck the Shim ShamsThat would have to be at the top of the list of things I wouldn't volunteer to do..... Not enough beer in the world...

I think that Tai adding size and strength is a HUGE benefit for Nebraska. There were alot of times that Tai had no problem burning his defender and getting to the basket off of the dribble. The problem was that at times he had a problem finishing at the rim. I think that part of this had to do with the fact that Big Ten / BCS Conference Division I basketball is much more physical than what he was used to playing. I believe that Tai adding size and strength will allow him to be more productive near the rim and finish in the face of contact. I also think most of us would agree that alot of Tai's growing pains this season were a direct result of his confidence on the court. I can't speak for Tai, but for me personally, I made significant gains is both size and strength from my freshman season to my senior season. And that size and strength gain was directly proportional to my increase of confidence. I believe that Tai will make substantial progress from his freshman to his sophomore season and I believe this increase in size and strength will be one of many important factors in his progress.

BMS anyone?

Jean wouldn't approve of these.

"Theme from Shaft"

Just like in all sports bad calls can hurt, 50-50 ball with the keeper and call it interference. tough to call anything against the host country especially the opening game. And now we get the Brazilian gamesmanship. This the part that I hate about the game, I know it is part of it but...

Yep, and we have the first questionable call of the tournament with the foul on the Fred flop for the penalty kick to make it 2-1.

To me, the best way to phrase it might be CU has the better all-purpose arena. NU the better basketball arena.

Meh, I'm good with him calling it a regional. We're still getting this terminology down.

I won't speak for Cager but yes I am serious. I don't want it to come across as a slam on Miles, the guy is relentless and busts his backside. But participation ribbons (which is what being second for a kid is) suck, bet Miles would say the same thing, I not a moral victory kind of guy. I do think at some point this staff will find the one kid that will say yes and the flood gates will open.

Personally, I don't think we've gone anywhere until we actually start signing a few of these guys.

here is the ks list with offers that I can find. I just cut and paste off rivals the names. Not my opinion re: first team/second team etc. I added in the school locations myself: 2013-14 girls First Team: Jaylyn Agnew, Andover, 6-1, Jr. (Missouri valley conf/mid major offers) *Sam Bachrodt, Kapaun 5-9, Jr. (Drake) *Kendrian Elliott, Wichita South, 6-2 So (bcs offers) Tyler Johnson, Leavenworth, 6-2, Jr. (bcs offers including NU) Toshia Jones, Leavenworth, 6-2, Jr. (Missouri valley conf/mid major offers) Kylee Kopatich, Olathe South, 5-10, Jr. (KSU committed) Jacee Kramer, Jefferson North, 5-7 Sr. (Emporia State top 20 d2 school) Shaelyn Martin, Salina Central, 6-0 Sr. (Kansas State) *Kaylee Page, Wamego, 6-1, Sr. (Nebraska) *Lannie Page, Wamego, 6-2, Jr (bcs offers including NU) *Keiryn Swenson, Maize, 6-1 Jr. (Tulsa) Kirea Rogers, Wichita South, 6-0, Jr. (Missouri valley conf/mid major offers) Second Team: Rachel Blackburn, Leavenworth, Jr. (bcs offers including NU) Marleah Campbell, SM West (Wyoming) Sydney Kuhn, Kapaun (Missouri valley conf. and mid major offers but declined for volleyball at notre dame) Ericka Mattingly, Wichita South (Missouri valley offers possible bcs) Lauren Mertz, Blue Valley Northwest - KSU Shelbe Piggie, Bishop Miege, So. (bcs level) Caylee Richardson, Hesston, Jr. (high d2 and mid major offers) Sklyer Snodgrass, Andover Central (Wyoming) Jessica Steffen, Buhler, So (will have high d2 and mid major offers) Bryna Vogel, Clearwater will play volleyball at Kansas state Tia Weledji, St. Thomas Aquinas (Princeton) Emily Wood, Salina Central -- walk on Nebraska Honorable Mention Cassidy Barnard, Madison Jayme Bembeck Garden City Breanna Bluma, Burlington Megan Bonar, Desoto (south Dakota) Jordan Christensen, Golden Plains Kierra Collier, BV North (will have bcs offers) Kylah Comley, Sterling Devin Cosper, Coffeyville Shelby Dahl, Santa Fe Trail Laura Dennis, Oakley Morgan Ediger, Cimarron Kristina Farber, Hoxie Elena Flott, Olpe (pitt state high d2) Daley Handy, Maize (high d2 and mid major offers) Morgan Harwood Great Bend Carly Heim, Hoxie Haylea Hessman, Argonia Anna Hignight, Independence Morgan Hood, Bucklin (Fort Hays high level d2) Arielle Jackson, SM Northwest, Jr. Megan James, Concordia Brittany Kramer, Marais des Cygnes Addie Lackey, Hillsboro (Emporia State high level d2) Tatyana Legette, Seaman Shelby Lopez, Carroll (high level d2 offers) Shelby Makovec, Centre Jenson Maydew, Pratt Aleis McAfee, Sabetha Brenna McClure, Lyons Brittany Meyer, Andale Jordyn Miller, Carroll Kyrstie Miller, Holton (emporia state high level d2) Brynn Minor, Eisenhower Jamie Navinsky, Jefferson North Madison Northcutt, Wichita South Abby Pedersen, McPherson Reagan Phelan, Central Plains Madison Piper, Free State, Fr. (mid major to bcs level) Laykyn Preisner, Northern Heights Katren Reinbolt, Fort Scott Bailey Rinehart, Olathe South Sierra Roberts, SM South Brandi Jo Roepke, Valley Heights Brenni Rose, SM Northwest, So. Leslie Speer, Dighton Regan Stone, Olathe East Mariah Suchan, Maize South (buffalo university -- former home of turner gill) Jaura Sudbeck, Baileyville. Laykin Suderman, Moundridge Taryn Tempel Garden City Clare Thomas, St. Marys (high level d2) Jordyn Tuck, St. Paul Madison Vargo, Riley County (washburn high level d2) Lexie Villegas, Bishop Miege Scout Wiebe, Free State Emma Zeck, Leavenworth

Serious suggestion: could add some bass line to make it "harder"