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First round games on Peacock. I think most of us bit the bullet already. If not, I checked for specials and noticed this offer: Get a year of Peacock for $29.99 with the code WINTERSAVINGS Not sure if still offered, but might be worth a try if considering subscription. Also some monthly specials for students, teachers, military, and maybe others. 7 day free trial is another option. GBR

Here is part of the article that talked recruitment..... I get the LJS, but you might be able to see the article by Googling "LJS article on Markowski". Touching article. The Markowskis talked about Nebraska and Creighton. They discussed Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State. Several schools jumped into the mix for Alexis, but once Nebraska connected with the Markowskis, it became the priority. “It’s kind of crazy that I am here,” Alexis said. “I was committed for almost two years and then playing Kendall Coley — which never would have happened if COVID never happened. It all worked out perfectly for me to be here.”

Also true. Did you read the LJS article? What you state was mentioned, as was other schools interested due to her AAU success. The recruitment was mentioned, but the relationship with "mom" was the heart of the article.

I'm concerned about our ability to recruit/attract the better players. It doesn't have to be Amy on the road. A lot of staffs have recruiting aces in assistant positions. There was an excellent story about Markowski and her mom in yesterday's LJS. I was surprised to read, it was Kendal Coley's dad who contacted the Nebraska staff about recruiting Alexis. Mr. Coley had just watched his daughter play against her in a Des Moines AAU contest. Alexis lit them up for about 30 points. AM was in the Husker's back yard, and it took a recruits dad to get them moving. I'm sure there is more to the story, but lack of shared information on recruiting, high school or portal, has always left me wondering. Could our approach to recruiting use an overhaul? This conference is a monster. We're sitting in 10th place. Are we headed up or down?

I'd like to see the NCAA make that type foul a potential Flagrant 2.

The only mention I've read is from the Michigan preview on Huskers.com; "Markowski battled illness during Nebraska's road trip to Purdue and Indiana". Hopefully, we're good to go.

I mentioned in another thread; Peacock has a special at the moment, subscribe for $29.99 (basic annual).

I see the MIchigan game tomorrow is on Peacock. If not already subscribed, they have a special going at the moment, $29.99 for an annual subscription (basic plan).

Relieved we got out of there with no serious injuries. Looked like Purdue brought out their version of Thug Ball towards the end. Prince got clobbered a couple times. Tough kid.

Was that Hargrove's dad and sister sitting behind the team? They were wearing her number. Assuming yes, the little sister was really focused. Maybe a future Husker?

Markowski with 10 rebounds, 13 points, 3 blocks, and ZERO fouls. Not sure I've ever seen AM with a zero foul stat line. Hake with +22 is another statistic that seemed to stand out to me. Wasn't the prettiest win, but sure beats watching the West Coast games.

Potts could run the Energizer bunny into the ground. That kid is amazing. And Prince, the skies the limit.

I think Rimdal will be a valuable piece to the puzzle before all is said and done. Bozan, for a last second addition, looks like a steal. Really like her potential. I also like Hargrove. She just needs experience. Addition of Prince, and the return of Weidner, should make for a competitive team in a 'tough as nails' conference. Buckle up.

If I read the schedule correctly on Huskers.com, including the Doane game today, there are 19 Husker WBB games scheduled on BIG+. Sounds like a pain, but resolving your password issues will be worth the effort. Good luck. GBR

https://huskers.com/news/2024/08/26/huskers-add-international-post