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Need to get our collective heads back in the game.

Ugh. Free throws. They're free...

Gonna be runs. Let's answer.

Jake showing what he can do

Wisconsin 78 Nebraska 71 3

And may I say, with all due respect, AW III's sister is not unattractive.

It goes down well with a little NyQuil chaser. Let's hope I won't need any after the game.

Wisky pregame.... Why yes, I'll have some.

I like this, we are going to see what next year will be like. I truly feel Shields is the heart and soul of the team, but getting a feel of what next year will be like will be fun and beneficial I think guys will be asked to step up and hopefully they are up for the task I've got a good feeling about Fuller. This is a good opportunity for him and I think he is going to be aggressive.

You know, there's just something a little....creepy, looking at that kid.

That was at Kansas. I've been looking for a tape of that game for a long time...

I'm guessing Anton Gill is even happier now about his decision to transfer. http://time.com/4209893/louisville-basketball-ban-investigations/?xid=time_socialflow_twitter

Miles in post game radio interview talking about using McVeigh and Fuller more because Shavon may be out for awhile.

Matt: "Overall, a pretty well officiated game." Kent: "You're right. And how often do you hear that?" Matt: "Well, the only time you hear that is from the team that's up by 17."

Mark Boehm telling Kent and Matt that Shavon was moving his arms and legs.

Could tell Kent and Matt were a little choked up.

Shit. Is he conscious?

I'm listening to the radio. Did he hit his head?

Dog house?

Nebraska 81 Rutgers 66

Mary had a little Land 81 Nebraskee 72

There's room for improvement, yes. Next question is can they? Question after that is will they? Watson is a special player and, while he has some room for improvement, his improvement is just a matter of refining what he already has and letting the game slow down for him. Not that the game is moving too quickly for him, but that the more experience he gets, the better he's going to be, just as a natural process of getting an even better feel for the game -- what he can exploit and when to do it, etc. I've talked a lot already about Jacobson. Not because I think he sucks or something, because I certainly don't think that. He's obviously good enough to win a starting job at the 5 (though the competition for the spot was not as stiff as we'd like.) What he lacks the most right now, probably, is explosiveness. He'll never be a "wow" athlete, but he could close the gap a little bit with some off-season work. I'd love to see him develop his jump shot because I think he has the potential to be a Brian Conklin-esque outside shooter. A 6'9" guy who can bury threes could be a real asset. McVeigh just needs to gain some muscle. His shot isn't as consistent as it could/should be, but I see him as being a guy for whom that shot will come around. And he's pretty crafty near the basket as well. He just needs to get bigger. And, by adding muscle, he should gain speed, quickness and explosiveness, which he also needs. The one that "worries" me is Morrow. With his pure athleticism and length, he could really be an elite player if he can focus on developing the tools that he lacks. I'd like to see him, during warm-ups, working on some of those skills. We already know the kid can dunk. Rather easily in fact. But can he shake a defender with a spin dribble and lunge toward the basket for a layup like Shavon Shields practices doing during warm-ups? He has such huge upside, I'd hate to see him not develop the skill to go along with his other tremendous attributes. Generally players I've watched at Nebraska have improved their game each year they are here, although we've seen it where sometimes players regress after a promising start (Joe McVay and Jarone Boone come to mind). Some improvements happen more drastically early on, while others it seems to take them until their senior year. And some may plateau by the time they're sophomores and never really seem to improve beyond that. I've never been sure if it is because each player is different, or if it has to do with how they are developed while they are here, but it is probably some of both. That said I've got this good feeling that these four freshman can and will improve dramatically from this year to next year. I agree with all of your assessments and would only add... With Watson he may improve enough that he'll have an opportunity to leave early for the NBA. That's a long way off I know, but if he gets even better with his 3 point shot.... I like your idea of Jacobson being like a stretch four, but also I remember him as having some nice post moves watching his H.S. highlights. Seemed like he has a nice spin move in his arsenal on the low post, as well as a nice fade away. But it's a little tough to utilize these right now when you're posting up against 6-11. What I'd like to see Jack develop is a pull up jumper. He's got a set shot 3, nothing much mid-range. Yes, with some weight training and bulking up he might be able to improve his first step toward the basket and either take it on in, or pull up for the J. Would like to see him with some Jared Uthoff-esque skills by the time he is a senior. Morrow is certainly athletic, but agree, what are his offensive skill sets? I haven't really seen much. No doubt due to his playing out of position. Does he have a front to the basket game? And if we do get a "play right away" big, how much are Morrow and Jacobson competing for the 4 spot? Ed has the definite edge on athleticism, but Jacobson has the edge on offense right now.

Purdue 72 Nebraska 66

Yeah. Do he and his brother truly not care about how big of a name a school has? Just want on opportunity to contribute early? If so, then count AZ out. Because whatever they lack today, it'll be different next month or next summer or next fall. Jordy should be just as concerned about what a program like Arizona might recruit after him as he would be concerned about who's already on their roster when he's considering if it's a place he'll be able to contribute at early in his career. Just ask Akoy Agau about the ability of places like Arizona and Louisville to recruit for your spot in the recruiting cycle AFTER you commit there. Looking at AZ roster, they need depth at the big man position after this year, as most of their minutes at the C spot graduate. They have a freshman and sophmore who don't log a lot of minutes right now. Hopefully Miles can sell him on UNL as being the right fit for him.

Good on ya Norm. I have a good view of the arena from where I am, and I saw lots of people standing throughout.