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No coincidence he's twice been a leader of "Devils" I do have to say I loved him as a player, and wish his NBA career had not been impacted by the car accident

Some traditionally brand name hoops schools in the tournament I have to say this is could be fun. ASU and Colorado have the most obnoxious fans I've experienced in person (when I lived in Tucson) so opening against the Sun Devils and beating the Buffaloes in the Final would be my dream run.

The program has a trust issue...every year we get glowing reports from the media and staff of the incredible talent, growth, and camaraderie of the team. And then a 12-2 start gets us dreaming. Then we Nebrasketball the heck out of the season with our droughts, our inability to not foul or draw fouls, and the abundance of awkward opposing bench players having career night to counter any good plans we had. I can't even say I am a "fan" anymore, it's more like going to a tragedy where there are some amazing performances, and moments of optimism, but by the third act all hope is dead.

If we make NIT or the Vegas field, how many players opt out like the bowl game situation in football?

Absolutely..I think he could be a breakout player for us next year, but would also have liked to see us have 5-7 players who could have kept the ship afloat when we had one player out with injury.

And that was a drawback in other seasons, early defeats to better teams making it hard for us to build confidence and momentum, but we had every chance to use early success to fuel confidence, figure out rotations and strategies, and learn to hold leads and manage the game. Instead we folded time and time again in close games and allowed droughts to accumulate forcing us to work too hard to get back. Hard to feel like there were any TEAM development or bright spots outside of the Creighton win.

How does a 12-2 start finish 17-14?

We have to believe 1. We have competent talent evaluations 2. We have more attractive PT, $$, and opportunities 3. Returning players will develop 4. Our coaching will fit and enhance the roster we have

It does feel that way, but he has seen a lot of doubles and we don't have a sure shot when he dishes.

Exactly, because as usual, the player(s) who HAVE performed are done and the role players aren't inspiring any confidence that they are ready to step up to a bigger role. So we have to transfer in "difference makers" rather than getting role players in the portal.

The political implications of buying out another contract when the University is cutting academic budgets might be too much for the admin to defend

So they are checking the clock...are they checking to disqualify the bucket?

I think we all know the answer at this point in the season.

A call that would favor Nebraska?

Can we get someone from the Ag school to teach drought management?