Huskerpapa

I am pretty sure that isn't the name Richie was using at the end of the game...

There is no question in my mind that not only can I make the shot, I will definitely make the shot. No question, I go for it, I will succeed and I will win the tournament. I haven't got to this place in time without that ability.

I briefly mentioned this in another thread. The dude was out there working his butt off. I was surprised that when I looked at the board about midway through the second half, he was pretty much zeroed out. I also noticed that the Minnesota bigs had points in excess of 25 and rebounds in the 15 range, while our bigs were at about 4 points and 3 rebounds. Isaiah scored another basket and grabbed perhaps one more rebound. That said, I thought both of our bigs (along with Brady) were not played like slugs. It was a wierd statistically night. But you were probably right, Tanner likely didn't notice the stats.

I guess this article fits well in this thread. I am still not convinced that Coach Miles is a goner, but this article includes the names of coaches that may be searching at years end. There is also a mention or two about possible Nebraska replacements. https://watchstadium.com/news/goody-bag-meet-ochai-agbaji-lsus-game-changer-hot-coaching-names-more-02-14-2019/ 20 HOT NAMES COME MARCH NBA GUYS Fred Hoiberg – Hoiberg was fired just 24 games into his fourth NBA season with the Chicago Bulls. It seems unlikely he’ll get another NBA head gig, but his resume at Iowa State was impressive: four NCAA tourneys in five seasons and a 115-56 record. He’ll likely be in the mix for many of the big boy jobs, including UCLA. Luke Walton, Los Angeles Lakers – This one is obviously speculative because Walton is currently employed by the Lakers. However, if Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka do make a move with Walton, don’t be surprised if his name surfaces at UCLA and Arizona (if something winds up happening with Sean Miller). Ty Lue – Lue was let go by the Cavs early this season. Lives in Las Vegas, so could make a run at the UNLV gig – and also is a Nebraska alum, so that’s another one that certainly fits. Jason Kidd – Some feel as though Kidd could be in play for the Lakers if/when a move is made. If Kidd can’t get back into the NBA, expect his name to surface at Cal, where he played in the early 1990s. If UNLV makes a move, look for the Runnin’ Rebels to try and swing for a big name – and Kidd could be in play. MID-MAJOR GUYS Nate Oats, Buffalo – The former Michigan high school coach is on track for his third NCAA tourney appearance in four years with the Bulls – and this one will likely come via an at-large berth (even if they don’t win the MAC tourney). Oats helped build the program as an assistant for a couple years under Bobby Hurley, and has sustained it after moving over one seat. I’d expect Oats to be in the mix for spots like Nebraska, Minnesota, Penn State and Boston College – if they open. Eric Musselman, Nevada – The former NBA head coach has completely reinvented himself in Reno, turning Nevada into a top 10 team this season. Muss has toned it down on the sidelines, but there are still some programs who may be fearful of his past. That said, he’ll in the mix for high-major gigs and it’ll be hard for him to pass on them since he loses the Martin Twins and Jordan Caroline off this year’s team. T.J. Otzelberger, South Dakota State – The former Iowa State assistant was regarded as a recruiter until he took over the Jackrabbits – and has taken them to the NCAA tourney in each of his two seasons at the helm. South Dakota State is in position for a third consecutive NCAA tourney berth. Otzelberger has west coast ties and also strong connections in the Midwest, so he can be in play with a variety of openings – Pac-12 and Big Ten in particular. Wes Miller, UNC Greensboro – He got the gig back in 2011 on an interim basis and has turned the program around, winning 25 two years ago, 27 last season and already 21 this year. He played at UNC, and the practice court at Wake is named after his father, so he should be on the short list if/when Wake makes a move with Danny Manning. NOT SURE IF HE WANTS TO GET BACK IN … Thad Matta, formerly of Ohio State – The big question is whether Matta truly wants to get back into the coaching ranks. His health has improved, but he has already passed on several jobs – including Butler and Ole Miss. His name will definitely be in the mix for jobs come March, but we’ll see if any of them can lure him out of retirement. WANTS TO GET BACK IN, BUT CAN HE? Rick Pitino – Currently coaching in Greece, the Hall of Famer would love to get back in – but the question is whether anyone can pull the trigger on him until the NCAA wraps up its investigation on Louisville. Just imagine Pitino in Vegas. TRIO THAT SHOULD RETURN AFTER BRIEF HIATUS Mark Fox – The former Georgia head man has helped out Jeff Van Gundy with the US team and spurned some mid-major opportunities last spring, but look for him to be in the mix due to his reputation for doing things the right way and also his ability to coach. Andy Kennedy – He’s a terrific broadcaster, but I would expect the ex-Ole Miss coach to get back in it if the right opportunity presents itself. Well-liked, and did a nice job at a difficult spot. Steve Alford – Fired by UCLA just prior to the New Year, don’t be surprised to see Alford’s name surface for some Midwest gigs – potentially even Nebraska if the Cornhuskers made a move on Tim Miles. It may be more realistic to see his name out there for good mid-major jobs. AHEAD OF THE POSSE? Shaka Smart, Texas – The honeymoon is over for Smart in Austin. The Longhorns are on track to get into the NCAA tourney for the third time in his four seasons, but they have yet to win a game in the tourney and are 29-37 in Big 12 play in his three-plus seasons. BIG NAME MOVERS Kelvin Sampson, Houston – He’s 63 and still won’t be hirable to some programs due to the five-year show-cause he received in 2008, but he’s got the inside track for the National Coach of the Year Award right now with the Cougars at 23-1 despite losing their leading scorer, Rob Gray, from last year’s NCAA tourney squad. Sampson could be a target at Texas A&M, but could he also stick at Houston – and try and make sure his son, Kellen, gets the head job when he retires. Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech – It was a shocker when he left Marquette for Virginia Tech five years ago. He’s done an incredible job in Blacksburg and will take the Hokies to the NCAA tourney for the third consecutive season. Williams won’t leave for just anywhere, but we’ll see what happens in College Station, Tucson and maybe even with the vacant UCLA gig. Chris Beard, Texas Tech – Beard fits Lubbock, but any top-20 job on the west coast should be all over him. He’s made the Red Raiders relevant and sustained it. If something happened at Arizona or Texas, Beard would have to be on a short list. ASSISTANTS IN PLAY Luke Yaklich, Michigan – The former Illinois high school coach spent four seasons under Dan Muller at Illinois State before being hired by John Beilein. In the last two seasons, the Wolverines’ defense – which had hardly been known as stingy – ranks third and second in the country, respectively. That should be enough to be hired this offseason. Jason Williford, Virginia – Ron Sanchez got the Charlotte job last offseason from Tony Bennett’s staff. Look for Williford to be in the mix this year. He’s been selective, but there could be plenty of jobs in his wheelhouse. Jon Scheyer, Duke – He’s played and coached under Mike Krzyzewski, and while Jeff Capel got most of the credit for the recruiting prowess, Scheyer has done plenty. He’s got the name, and it could be time for him to get a head job this offseason.

Notice he can go to the rim with either hand...have I mentioned that I love East Coast guards!

...and we (Tanner) twice got called for fouls while standing straight up, but those are easily forgettable as they happened early in the game.

A minute and a tenth left...twice, come on Kent! it was 1.1 seconds left.

I kind of think he looks like Sid from the Ice Age movies...

Funny you should bring up the topic...last night (I believe with seconds left in the game) we called a time out. I remember turning to my son and said this may be one of Tim's most important time-outs in his Husker career. The results of the play coming out of time out may make or break his job status. Do you remember what happened out of that time out? Glynn trips and we turn the ball over. Murphy then got called for the charge and the rest is history. Now, I have no clue what play was called, but oh my goodness, if we had lost...what a disaster it would have been. Thank goodness we received the benefit of two good calls by the referee's. (By the way, when Jackwagon Petino starts complaining about calls, did he forget that somehow Glynn was tripped on the inbounds play...shouldn't that have been called a foul?)

What a jackwagon!

For those watching the game on TV; how did the crowd sound? I thought for the most part, the crowd seemed really into the game.

True dat!

Yeah, I was pretty happy. I think this was the first time all season I was actually close.

It is always sort of funny to me (and I do it as well) that people will focus on "one call" that turned the game. Heck, there were a number of no-calls and questionable calls last night, and honestly every night. There were two straight "calls" last night where the timing created the Minnesota angst. The first was the Murphy charge. Of course that was a charge. No question, but the problem was that Murphy could have been called ten times last night for various other violations on his moves to the basket, and accomplished those moves without a whistle. Then with the game on the line...the whistle blows in our favor. There were a number of times when arms or bodies were hit on shots last night. But with the game on the line, the whistle blows and we get a chance to win the game at the line with 1.1 seconds left on the clock...yup, I assumed the Goophers would be hot under the collar. Last night, Minnesota had (I haven't went back to verify) eight foul shots. Heck, Murphy usually seems to get to the line eight times a half on his own. So that likely pi**ed off mini-p as well.

I saw this as well and decided not to post it as I thought it would start a firestorm. Glad you posted it Fever.

hahaha...you must be a math major....

Whew...nice win, a much needed win! A few things that jumped out at me: - Murphy is a very good college player. But man, does he get away with a lot sh**. So when something does go against him, I can understand his/their angst. - Defensively I thought our bigs did okay, but man, statistically, it appears their bigs blew us away... - James played well last night. I was a bit concerned at the start of the second half with his "ole" defense, but after a few minutes, he tightened up his "d" as well. - Good minutes from the bench last night. I thought, offensively, Brady again showed glimpses of positivity. - Amir's length was once again a weapon on defense. - We shot 50% from the floor yet scored only 62 points. That my friends is taking some air out of the ball. Like it or not, that is how we have to play right now. - I am very happy for Glynn. One negative...stop being a drama queen. Not trying to be overly critical, but that turnover on the inbound pass towards the end of the game CAN NEVER happen. - Tanner is likely bruised and battered today. I cannot believe his empty stat line given the work he put in last night. I am sure he doesn't mind. - Isaiah, Isaiah, Isaiah...trust your shot my man. Dribbling into turnovers after giving up an open look has got to stop. That said, he gave one heck of an effort on the defensive end trying to contain Murphy one-on-one. - Player of the game in my mind was Tom. Heck of an effort last night. I only wish he would have gotten a few more shots. Again, this was a much needed win, and such a relief to get it.

Not sure what goes through kid's minds at that age. I mean you gotta know you will get caught, right?

Yeah, I think we should see a pretty lean pitch count through the first few weeks of the season, and that count could be extended as the conference season commences.

Yeah, the LJS listed the attendance at the Husker game last evening at 15000 +. I don't think so. The student section behind the benches was perhaps 4/5 full and behind the basket was likely 1/5 full of students. Fans from the upper section filtered down and filled that area up; but the upper tier was then perhaps 1/3 to 1/2 full. Other seats throughout the arena were empty as well. I guessed attendance last night at about 10,000. Very, very disappointed with the student attendance.

Yes, he supposedly is out. My bat-sense was tingling on this announcement. I thought Nana's first half against Purdue was his best half of basketball in about three weeks. Yet he did not play in the second half. After the game, I asked if anyone knew the reason why, and there were no responses. So was he ill then, or did something else occur?

I am hoping that the student section is more than half full at this game...

https://www.omaha.com/huskers/mens-basketball/nebraska-a-d-bill-moos-gives-husker-coach-tim-miles/article_425a0458-a062-5f8f-8ffc-6eafbf0cfee9.html Miles said on Tuesday, Moos told the coaches not to worry. He was there for them. “He said he’s gotta make a decision after the year on what to do, retention is certainly an option, and he wanted us to know, ‘Don’t listen to any noise out there,’” Miles told The World-Herald. Check Twitter or message boards and Miles is considered a dead man walking after this year’s collapse from 11-2 to 13-11. So that encouragement from Moos out of the blue, amid this losing streak, energized Miles, he said. “I think at his heart, Bill is a coaches (A.D.), and he loves the locker room, he loves the interaction with the people, it’s what he’s best at,” Miles said. “It felt great. It was a nice boost of energy. Everyone had a little more hop in their step after.”

Ughhh. I guess more minutes for Amir and we may also have a Brady sighting.

My take is that the floor is not going to be elaborate. I think the designs will be slick but somewhat basic.