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The article by LB discusses the following: McVeigh leaving to go play professionally in Australia (sounded like a better than 50/50 bet). Palmer going thru the draft evaluation process. Michael Lewis potentially being in line for the Evansville HC job. Nothing else about roster movement was mentioned.

I lean toward extending him and hope he is able to learn and grow. It comes down to competing, one day, one game at a time and coaching in a way that gives your team the best chance to win. IMO, Miles' politicking for his team before Selection Sunday really did a number on his team's psyche. I hope he learns from it - you have to manage to the right expectations and stay off the emotional roller-coaster as much as possible. He sent these kids way up and left it in the hands of 2 different selection committees to bring it crashing down. Control what you can control and leave the rest for others to worry about. Let 2015 be his guide and find a way to get Palmer some help. Again, my opinion, but if you look at JPJ's last 5 games, he has struggled. Might be due to the long season, but to me, he has more on film and can be neutralized in some ways by good coaches with the right personnel. Ill: 5-14, 1-6 Ind: 6-12, 1-3 PSU: 5-12, 0-3 Mich: 3-9, 1-3 Miss St: 5-15, 0-5 I think Palmer can be a great piece of the puzzle, but he can't be the solution going into next year (see TP, 2015). Good season overall, but a really sour ending. Let's hope 2018-19 will be what we all believe it could be! GBR

At the end of the day, it has to be about beating people. We had chances, we didn't win. I understand and am frustrated as well, but it really isn't complicated. Limited opportunities, on the road, whatever - you gotta win to earn respect. We didn't do that in the "games that mattered" (and even a couple that didn't).

Could be...

Very interesting when compared to the Vegas lines. Thanks for putting that together!

Miss St 70 NU 64 0

I definitely understand the emotional reaction - but based on what has been revealed, Nebraska wasn't anywhere near getting in so Rasmussen wouldn't have been able to impact the discussion one way or the other. As I tweeted a bit earlier, schedule makers have been warned. Metrics matter more than actually playing the game so proceed accordingly.

Yep...and there are a couple more "if onlys" that might have cost this team a bid. Hopefully, all involved will learn from the experience and understand the future impact of present actions.

I have accepted our fate logically - the odds are extremely long that Nebraska will be in the Big Dance. Emotionally, however, is another story and I'm still holding out more hope than I probably should. If/when "Nebraska" does not appear on the list at 5 PM today, I will come to terms with it.

I have had a bad feeling about this for a while. I just don't see any way we get into the Big Dance. Schedule broke the wrong way and we didn't get as many opportunities for big wins as we needed (and the chances we did get, we couldn't close the deal). I do think 2 games really cost us...2 games that we had no business losing: at PSU and at Illinois. Win those 2 and we are 15-3 in the B1G. Quad 1 wins be damned, there is no way we could be kept out. Would love to be wrong. It doesn't take away from a good year and it has been a ton of fun to watch and cheer for this team, however the brackets fall.

I just wanted to add my thanks for this series. I spent most of my early youth without being in love with Nebraska basketball. It was this era that made me turn the corner and it has been really fun reliving the characters, games and stories. (And by the way, the court at Devaney during this time period is by the far the best college basketball floor in history).

Hard to be critical when we are up 15 but I have not been impressed with our attention to detail today...a lot of carelessness.

What on EARTH is going on with this lineup to open the half?

Thanks cip - in fact, I had not ever noticed the "Donate" button until you pointed it out. And because I find value here, I just donated.

You know what Norm? You called me out and I appreciate it - I shouldn't have made that judgment. I come from a business point of view and I don't believe in taking advantage of anyone. Value deserves compensation. Now, if you don't find it valuable, feel free not to pay for it. Just don't consume it, either.

I recently said the following to my brother: "Provided he stays healthy and stays all 4 years, I think Roby could be among the best players to ever play for Nebraska." Could be wrong but at least in my lifetime, I don't recall Nebraska having a player with the physical attributes to do everything like Roby does. Inside, outside, handle the ball, athleticism, court sense. The guy has only scratched the surface and I am so excited to keep watching him grow!

To each, their own. I believe in a couple of different theories: The first is the TINSTAAFL theory: There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. I subscribe to both the OWH and the LJS - both outlets provide content (not just sports) that I want to read and I believe they should be compensated for it. The second theory is: In most situations, you get what you pay for. Quality matters to me.

NU - 73 The school that shall not be named - 66

Hate to say it but ol' Archie had a legit complaint on that one.

I love Roby but man, he has to start understanding that sometimes he needs to be THE guy! Why kick out for the 3 when he could elevate from 8 feet and drain it?

I have reached a level of significant concern - the offense is stalling out because it is relying too much on Palmer. He's been scouted pretty well at this point - quickness/athleticism will slow him down. Gotta find a better way to attack the rim.

Too...many...3s... Will we ever learn?

Won't argue that - but at this point in the year, you kind of are what your record says...

I didn't hear it but is kind of understandable, I guess. Losing to the worst team in the conference can do that to you.

Very, very well played, sir! Thank you!