basketballjones

Yep. Interesting comparison still, but Northwestern does have that trump card.

How do some you guys make videos of live game action from the Huskers? I want to make an X's and O's post but I wouldn't know where to start.

I'd like to see him play when Watson, White, and Tai are on the floor. Without Shields or Parker. Let him stay opposite and crash the boards on drives.

Well, he had 11 points and 10 rebounds against Tennessee in 25 minutes. Against Miami, he had 4 blocks and 3 rebounds in 22 minutes. He had 6 points and 4 rebounds against Creighton in 12 minutes. I'm thinking it's something else, because those aren't numbers where a guy doesn't get to play when a freshmen goes for 28 points and 12 rebounds.2/3 of those games were losses. And Tennessee was his first career double double, and they're one of the smallest teams in the nation. And 3 rebounds in 22 minutes against Miami isn't exactly something I'd call outstanding. To be as much of a liability as he is offensively, you have to be a near all-conference level defender to play big time minutes (Benny Parker). If you're not, it's simply just a numbers game issue. And we certainly can't keep having more than 1 or 2 offensive liabilities on the floor all game. We're destined for failure with Benny/Jake/Tai on the floor at the same time. Just a "is what it is" sort of thing. And again, I'm not attacking or doubting the young man. And I'm sure he's a great dude. But the question asked was "what don't we know about Jake?" And I don't really think there's anything we don't know, it's not a mystery why he can't play big minutes with the make up of our team. Also, all just my opinions. I'm not smart enough to speak in facts.

There's not much we don't know about him (as a player). Quite frankly he's not very good. There's not a ton of mystery here. And if he's not going to be a flat out lock down guy on defense (blocking shots, taking up the lane, rebounding, taking away the other teams post), then you can't play him. And I don't mean that as a personal attack or to be negative... Just is what it is.

Kinda sad...

After some reflection from last night and moving forward... I think we got some stuff solved last night from a defensive perspective that might help us moving forward. As dimes has said, that team competes with most teams it played until after halftime. We figured some stuff out and blew them out by 30+. We'll be alright. Just gotta keep our momentum moving forward.

Great point dimes! Didn't think of that correlation. But I love me some Tradeon. Have you gotten the chance to see him play recently? I gotta watch him a lot this summer... Just love the way he plays.

UNO has one starter, maybe two that could start for NU, hyperbole is OWH strong suit. Thurman, Patterson and White could, in theory, all start, though Thurman plays Shields' position, in a sense. That may not be true a few years, but it is right this minute. And Hollins would play some minutes, too. Remember, Hollins and Thurman were part of the greatest HS team in state history. None of them ended up at Nebraska. Or Creighton. Or anywhere else good.Pretty sure Agau's at Georgetown. He was on that team, too.Thurman wasn't any better or worse a HS player than Shields. Maybe they'll shake out differently in college. Thus far, they're about equal. But there's Edward Chang, and we'll see where he goes in a few years. I have 0% doubt in my mind - from all my basketball experience - that Treshawn Thurman and Tradeon Hollins would start for Nebraska. Treshawn is better than Morrow, better than Jacobsen, better than any 4/5 we have on our roster. Tradeon would be an upgrade of Benny's defense, on and off ball, and he can finish at the rim. Our line up of:1. Hollins 2. White 3. Shields 4. Thurman 5. Whatever crap 5 you put in Would be better than any line-up we currently have. These "Central Superstars" have lost to UC Santa Barbara, Eastern Michigan, a BAD Missouri team and a pretty awful Wyoming team. Took powerhouse UMKC to OT at home to win the game. Squeaked out a win over Montana State. OT vs Grand Canyon. Look, maybe individually you can look at a guy and think he is pretty good. But they are losing to a lot of cupcakes. It humors me how many on here will compare these guys when in reality, how good are they really? They may look "decent" vs LOWER level competition, but how the hell do we know they can go night in an night out in the B10? We lost a game we shouldn't have and all hell breaks lose. Oakland just took Michigan State to OT tonight! OAKLAND! Maybe Izzo has lost it? The point is, teams lose games they shouldn't, teams have great nights, teams have awful nights....THAT'S BASKETBALL!! Again, this is NOT football! Its a 32 game marathon, not a 10 game sprint! One team gets hot in basketball and can beat anybody on any given night! Every night I could literally give you an upset of a team that shouldn't have won. Its what makes basketball great! Anything can happen! The key is to try and not get too excited for great wins, and not too down after bad losses. You're not wrong at all and I totally see what you're saying - but I fully believe that we would be a better team with those two specifically, and Khyri on the team. And the first two were in different classes than the people I think they could start over. So I'm not saying we shouldn't have gone after Jacobsen/Morrow.

What do you mean by this, might I ask?Are you implying the grades should be good and that those who are really disappointed with this team and coaching effort are trolls and would grade it poorly? not at all it's the fire miles he has had four years he wont get any better etc. i dont have any any problem the grades because most of you guys know basketball. I just get tried of the anti miles stuff every game. I dont consider you a troll and if i get band so be it.I have no banning power fwiw, haha... Fair point - I've yet to call for Miles's head. As I really like the players he's brought in and I appreciate his openness to the program he's allowed. But I've got a lot of issues so far with the basketball side of things. Just wanted to clarify what you meant, because I would grade us very poorly - yet I don't consider myself a troll or a fire TM guy.

What do you mean by this, might I ask?Are you implying the grades should be good and that those who are really disappointed with this team and coaching effort are trolls and would grade it poorly?

UNO has one starter, maybe two that could start for NU, hyperbole is OWH strong suit. Thurman, Patterson and White could, in theory, all start, though Thurman plays Shields' position, in a sense. That may not be true a few years, but it is right this minute. And Hollins would play some minutes, too. Remember, Hollins and Thurman were part of the greatest HS team in state history. None of them ended up at Nebraska. Or Creighton. Or anywhere else good. Pretty sure Agau's at Georgetown. He was on that team, too. Thurman wasn't any better or worse a HS player than Shields. Maybe they'll shake out differently in college. Thus far, they're about equal. But there's Edward Chang, and we'll see where he goes in a few years. I have 0% doubt in my mind - from all my basketball experience - that Treshawn Thurman and Tradeon Hollins would start for Nebraska. Treshawn is better than Morrow, better than Jacobsen, better than any 4/5 we have on our roster. Tradeon would be an upgrade of Benny's defense, on and off ball, and he can finish at the rim. Our line up of:1. Hollins 2. White 3. Shields 4. Thurman 5. Whatever crap 5 you put in Would be better than any line-up we currently have.

Coach B passed away this morning. Prayers with the Beranek family. RIP, Coach.

This guys hs team was in a different atmosphere

Ummm... I think we win? NU - 74 PVAM - 56

Just gonna bump this - I posted this at a bad time during the game yesterday.

It's the poorest of poor basketball logics. "If we don't allow that many points and we work on defense all practice - we're a good defensive team."

http://dataomaha.com/bigstory/sports/bstrong-an-unbreakable-spirit?mode=jqm Amazing article by Dirk. I consider Drake a friend of mine and since my dad is not around I consider Coach B a father figure of mine and mentor. If I could teach his 5 Out motion I would... But I'm not smart enough. Here's the link to the shirts: https://stores.inksoft.com/bstrong- support a former husker and his family.

I always knew Johnny Trueblood would play at the rim 2/3 of the time.

Hour of gymnastics? I'm sweating reading that.

NU - 79 SamStanStam - 61

I'm going to guess Teddy Owens... You think Teddy is gonna leave? He's the man... Not hardly... I'm thinking Teddy is the one reading this board, jones. I have literally no idea what I posted or what I was talking about - I think I was reading about a Husker football player leaving, then saw "I'm guessing Teddy Owens" and then my brain and fingers autonomously made a stupid post.

I'm going to guess Teddy Owens... You think Teddy is gonna leave? He's the man...

6'9" is a stretch...... And if he is, he doesn't play like it. Project for sure, but he's young and developing late - so definitely one to keep an eye on.

White names on white uniforms are stupid and typical crappy adidas ideas. Commence adidas vs everyone else argument