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NU 78 um 76 Ray scores 22...at least in my dream.

Actually, the academic requirements for UNL and UNO are very similar....the only difference that makes UNO "easier" is they require only 3 (instead of 4) years of math in high school, the other core requirements for classes are the same. So UNO is only marginally easier and a haven if you are looking to place a kid that has "Algebra, algebra II, geometry" BUT they avoided the "one additional unit that builds on knowledge and concepts learned in Algebra II" required by UNL that UNO lets you fill with one additional core requirement class. Test score and high school ranking requirements for both schools are identical: "Students applying for admission to either school must meet one of the following: Rank in the upper one-half of their graduating high school class ACT composite score of 20 or higher. SAT score of 950 or higher** **Total of Critical Reading and Math sections only." That being said, I don't see UNO as a haven for lesser grades but rather for the kids that just miss the major conference recruit cut. These kids have been going to the Dakota schools, Colo St, etc. UNO will have the definite advantage of having Omaha to recruit to, as most kids will find the town more attractive than the competing towns.

I commented on Slick Rick's propensity to oversign when Agau was considering Louisville...but it bears repeating...Pitino does not redshirt, he over-signs and runs off. Here is one typical article about the slick one signing Agau. It shows Pitino's national reputation...and why I suggested Agau back off from going there. This Sporting News article of Agau's signing notes that Akoy's signing is trouble for the then existing scholarship players at the end of the bench. http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2012-09-20/louisville-lands-top-100-big-man-akoy-agau-creates-another-scholarship-logjam These other articles were also tea leaves that Akoy may have failed to read and absorb. These are four others he may have missed... http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/07/rick-pitino-oversigning-and-some-more-ramblings-about-transfers/ http://www.aseaofblue.com/2012/9/20/3362566/college-basketball-rick-pitino-wants-to-sign-25-guys-for-13 http://www.thevictoryformation.com/2012/09/20/rick-pitino-oversigns-everybody-looks-the-other-way/ http://www.athleticscholarships.net/2012/09/18/why-is-oversigning-accepted-in-basketball.htm Now it appears Akoy may be that player at the end of the bench...he may hear that very well scripted speech about how "it will be better to play 30 minutes a game at another school than a few minutes here (Louisville)". If he can dig his way out of the cellar, I hope he does it with extreme success...if not, I know where I would like to see him transfer. "There's no place like home!"...Dorothy...and all future NE kids.

So...When people say that it will be a cold day in hell when the Huskers win a good eight team tournament... Do you think Lincoln's forecast could qualify us? Thu 60% Chance Snow and Sleet 19° 37° Fri 20% Chance Snow and Sleet 15° 34° Sat 0% Chance 12° 26° Sun 0% Chance 25° 40° Updated: November 19, 2013 @ 2:54 pm

Game is at 11:30 am...should have mentioned that in the first post Speaking of bars being open at 10 a.m., does anyone know if any of the bars will be open at 10 a.m. for the Saturday, November 30th game against Northern Illinois? You may be requesting a few of them to open up LATE!

We NEVER heard anything like this last season. It simply was never an issue. Even when Gallegos jacked up 13 3 pointres and missed them all, most people simply accepted that it was necessary b/c of our limited options. But this year is different. We have more options, and players now notice when someone gets "out of system" and tries to get their own. Look at the box score for the game. Biggs and Gallegos combined for 21 shots! Shields and Pitchfor only shot 5 times each. Petteway shot 7 times and only made 2 of them. Now, look at Biggs quotes after the game: Biggs thinks he can do more and he didn't even "showcase" his shot. Does this mean he intends to shoot even more. He obviously thinks very highly of his talent level: So, Biggs mindset coming into the game was to "showcase" his talent. I don't want to make a bigger deal of this than it is at this point. I realize those quotes do not necessary mean Biggs is selfish and only concerned about himself. I am just saying that he is very confident and thinks he can score almost at will. He also said he thinks he can get to the line 10-12 times a game (personally, I think Biggs is in for his rude awakening sooner than later. He put up big numbers against a terrible team, things will not come so easy in the B1G where defenses are physical and scout well, but that is not my point here). In the 2nd half, when NU got some baskets and started to make its run and pull away, I remember when SCSU called a timeout and all the NU players ran excitedly to the bench. Well, all except Terran Petteway. That dude looked like someone just killed his dog. He had his dead down and was not happy. My feeling at the time was that Petteway was not happy with his personal production at that stage in the game. Granted, I am just reading body language and I could be completely wrong, but there certainly have been other indications that he likes to have his shots. (As a side note, Petteway reminds me a lot of Standhardinger. Standhardinger was ULTRA competitive in practice and games, and he always felt he could score the next bucket. Thing is, I am not sure that Petteway is as skilled or talented as Christian-who was a legit 6'8"-but time will tell). Shields should be getting more than 5 shots in EVERY SINGLE game we play this year. Period. Pitchford may have his limitations, but shooting isn't one of them. If he is in the game, his teammates should be looking to get him shots. With that said, Pitchford seems to get frustrated easily and I am unclear if it is b/c of lack of shots or ticky tack foul calls or Miles on his butt for not being physical, but whatever it is he just seems to get frustrated and then loses his focus. I guess my point is that for the first time in a long time, we may have a team that has to worry about things like team chemistry and getting guys to buy in to the team concept. There is only one basketball and only so many possession per game. Everyone cannot get 10-15 shots every game. How will this team adjust to that reality. How will each individual player accept their role. We know guys like Rivers and Parker will defer. But what about the rest. That leaves 7 other guys who all think they are the best man to get buckets. In the end, I am not complaining. I would much rather have this "problem" than last years "problem". Having too many scorers should not be a bad thing. But it is something worth keeping an eye on. A breakdown of team chemistry can have a big impact if it gets out of control. _______________________________________________________________________________ I think you make an error if you believe Biggs was equating "his talents" with "his shots". When you hear Biggs' comments live...I believe he was referring to his talent as being able to drive the lane and either pass, shoot, or get fouled". His box score included 10 shots and 17 points in 23 minutes. He had 3 assists including a drive to the basket with one of the prettiest assists to Ray in quite a while. Showcasing "the talent" DB referred to was those drive and dish creations both he and Tia bring to the court.. Far from selfish...against the over-matched team, you would expect either of them to get and take those shots. As the competition gets better the kick-outs will increase because the better teams stop more layups. When DB states he did not showcase his shot, he was not shooting from the outside...he only took one attempt at a three (and made it), DB and Tia both bring this part of the game we have been missing for way to long. I don't think there was any hint of DB being selfish in his statements or play. I agree with you he has a ton of confidence...that's a good thing. An impressive debut! However, you are spot on that turning up the competition this week will tell us much more. The shots may go down...and the assists up!

NU 86 sc 60

Hey, baby, that's like top 50 in my book. If the season ended today, we'd be in! Not with automatic qualifiers! We still have much work to do...but you can't climb Mt. Everest without first getting to the base.

What is his plan to add weight and muscle? When will he arrive on campus?

It could also be that he has been more objective about Barry and Doc and he saw by year 4 it was not working...despite what our always positive fan minds would like to believe. It is hard to be a fan and be objective. LB has to set aside any fan feelings he may have, while we never have to shed our rose colored glasses. Nor do I ever need to fill my at least half full glass. If things work out as NU fans envision...LB's attitude and coverage will change by year 4... for the better...better product, better coverage and easier for him. I hope we make it real easy!

NU 79 wi 59 The next round of many more Runzas to come.

Hell! You are not dreaming big enough....as I want what Wisconsin does NOT have: One win in a game played on Monday night in April. GATA

On the close ones...my heart leads my head! NU 74 FGC 72

16...sneakin' into the NIT and win a few.

there are five practice video snippets on Instagram from today. Not sure how to post here or if you will get much out of them, but I have not seen others posted so here they are in the official media thread. http://instagram.com/huskerhoops once I read the next topic... I see dimes has this laid out better on a new thread One Week Until the Start of the 2013-14 Season So "never mind"

What would the cost interest be in a small option of an embroidered name on upper left (ex: trickey, dimes, silverbacked, etc.) so you know more than that person has an HHC shirt? And not many of us look like our avatar.

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FYI...I called the ticket office to see if the parking passes were supposed to be included with the tickets....NO. They will be going out in the next few days. Imagine my surprise when she mentioned they had more than a few of these inquires!

You get to read the first 3 paragraphs...then need to be in IN sider at ESPN http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9793571/2013-14-college-basketball-preview-nebraska-cornhuskers From those of us that are N but not IN....is there anything to report here?

OK...I'll bite. How does this place that used to be in Omaha on Dodge St. connect to the topic of Black Jerseys?

Don't forget the marvelous teams from Athletes In Action (another college version of the Washington Generals)

Wow! If somebody comes up with this answer, I would like to know what games, the source etc. We had a year when D Nee was coach and we had black. uniforms with red and white trim (they were neat...but at the time I felt we were suppose to wear our school colors....but I am not so adamant about it these days.) I still have a black leather cap that went with the uniforms ( they announced they had some extras from the one hundred caps that were made and they were on sale at the Husker shop...about 20 of them.) I could not even tell you the year (I believe Tony Farmer was playing) nor could I tell you how many games we wore them...however I would guess it was only 1 or 2. Please cite your source if you know this answer. We were pretty dang good at this time...so we could be undefeated!...or winless!

FYI Nebraska Basketball The new season of the Bank of the West Nebraska Basketball Show begins airing this weekend. This week's show previews the 2013-14 season, including interviews with each of the team captains. (Stations - http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=209286378) Like · · Share · 51 · 22 minutes ago ·

49r I think you will like this kid...an interview with SS this morning on 1620. https://soundcloud.com/1620-the-zone/nebrasketball-guard-shavon