The Official Media Thread

[49r]

Three Questions for Nebraska Basketball

 

http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2016/9/13/12873554/three-questions-nebraska-basketball-2016-preview-tai-webster-tim-miles

 

 

 

With their two best players gone, these are the questions surrounding the Cornhuskers as we look ahead to the 2016-2017 season.

[49r]

Three Storylines for Nebraska Basketball in 2016-17

http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2016/9/20/12951942/three-storylines-nebraska-basketball-big-ten-tim-miles-hot-seat-offense-andrew-white-2016-17

 

 

 

The Schedule

Last year’s schedule didn’t register as that difficult (KenPom had it ranked 81st in the country, just behind St. Joseph’s), but Nebraska traveled to eventual national champion Villanova (where they were thrashed), lost a home overtime contest to a very good Miami (Fl.) team and played Cincinnati, Rhode Island, and Creighton, all of whom ended up being decent.

 

This year is a lot harder. It begins with Dayton, who’s been a perennial fixture of the Top 25 and the Dance in recent years. If they can win that game, it’s UCLA and Steve Alford’s top 10 recruiting class. A date with Clemson could be a toss-up, but the travel to South Carolina will be difficult. They get Creighton at home, in a potentially winnable game, but then on to Kansas and the #1 ranked freshman in the country, Josh Jackson. 

 

All that is before Big Ten play, where they’ll play twelve of eighteen games against the presumed top eight teams in the league (MSU, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland, Purdue, Ohio State, Indiana). They’ll need to gel quickly in order to avoid another disappointing run down the stretch in conference play in 2017.

[AuroranHusker]

[49r]

And here's the podcast:

 

[Red Don]

Thank You 49r!

 

(for some reason I couldn't find it at the link on the tweet)

 

 

[49r]

KNTK - Morning Take:  Can Nebrasketball surprise this year, or are they doomed for another low finish in the B1G? / Shut Up Sipple

 

(21:41)

 

Practice has begun, and team must find ways to replace Shavon Shields (graduation) and Andrew White III (transfer) ASAP

Can Tai Webster provide the punch necessary? Could get ugly…

[49r]

Podcast: Nebraska Season Preview - BT Powerhouse

 

BTP previews the Nebraska Cornhuskers heading into the upcoming season.

 

http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2016/10/4/13160358/big-ten-basketball-podcast-2016-17-big-ten-season-preview-nebraska-cornhuskers-tim-miles-watson-gill

 

---direct link to the podcast here---

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/btpowerhouse/2016/10/04/btpowerhouse-podcast-79--nebraska-cornhuskers-preview

[49r]

KNTK - Happer & Stephens:  Nebrasketball opens practice yesterday, what is a realistic win total for this team?

 

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/HapperStephens/2016_10_04_7.mp3

(24:06)

 

 

• How long will we be able to avoid the “Fire Miles” campaigns?
• Hear from players at yesterday’s practice

[hhcmatt]

The Bottom Line - Mike'l Severe:  Robin Washut - who would start for Nebrasketball if season started today 10-05-16

 

http://owh.backbonebroadcast.com/owh_mp3/POD20161005170303.mp3

 

Talks about Nana

Also talks about how Michael Lewis is considered a legend in Indiana

[49r]

KNTK - Morning Take:  Tim Miles speaks at Nebrasketball practice, how much should we expect from Anton Gill? / Shut Up Sipple

 

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/morningtake/2016_10_06_05.mp3

(17:56)

 

Big-name guy from Louisville, but not a great shooter, and banged up right now. Can he provide the offense…and defense…that Huskers will need without scorers from last year?

 

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KNTK - Happer & Stephens:  What does Tim Miles have to do this year to stay off the hot seat?

 

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/HapperStephens/2016_10_06_2.mp3

(15:01)

 

What should the team motto be for this season?

[49r]

KNTK - Morning Take:  Is Nebrasketball on the rise or has it plateaued? / Shut Up Sipple

 

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/morningtake/2016_10_07_05.mp3

(20:02)

 

Good national ESPN article by Eamonn Brennan on Tim Miles and the Nebrasketball program

They might have B1G size at every spot, but is this team going to be competitive, and are they still making necessary gains in recruiting?

[49r]

KNTK - Happer & Stephens:  Tim Miles preaching patience for Nebrasketball fans, are you willing to be patient in his 5th year?

 

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/HapperStephens/2016_10_07_5.mp3

(14:26)

 

 

• Miles mentions “blatant optimism,” is that right?
• Apparently there were some players who didn’t know only 64 teams made the NCAA Tournament last year, how young are these guys?

 

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 ed:  Interesting side note, apparently the guys at KNTK aren't aware that 68 teams made the NCAA Tournament last year...

[49r]

KNTK - The Brett Kane show w/Bock:  Tai Webster going to B1G media day. What should the expectations be for this team?

 

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/BrettKane/2016_10_07_4.mp3

(22:49)

[49r]

KNTK - Happer & Stephens:  Tim Miles has about a 3 minute long press conference at Big Ten Media Day, where is your interest level in Nebrasketball right now?

 

(14:14)

 

• What is it going to take to peak your interest?
• Will we still see great crowds at Pinnacle Bank Arena this year?

 

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ed:  In a fit of pedantry here, I can't resist but mention the word is "pique".  That is all.

[AuroranHusker]

Tom Osborne, on "The Bottom Line" with Mike'l Severe, touched on a number of topics including Nebrasketball.

 

 

[AuroranHusker]

[AuroranHusker]

I'd imagine the MJ interview will be available soon on "The Bottom Line."

 

One item immediately worth mentioning is that MJ has put on 25-30# of good weight since he arrived on campus.

[kleitus]

Jeez if the rest of the team is as focused as he sounded.... we will surprise a few people

[49r]

OWH - The Bottom Line with Mike'l Severe:  Oct. 19 - 3-2 Nebrasketball forward Michael Jacobson talks about leadership, freshman to watch for 10-19-16

 

 

 

(10:00)

 

Edited October 21, 2016 by 49r

[49r]

I like Crimson Quarry, they actually seem to know something about what's going on with their conference mates' teams and tend to write fairly well-balanced blogs...but for the life of me I don't know why they insist on calling #0 TAJ Webster???

 

 

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2016-17 Indiana basketball opponent preview: Big Ten longshots edition

 

http://www.crimsonquarry.com/2016/10/19/13326028/2016-17-indiana-basketball-preview-penn-state-illinois-nebraska-minnesota-rutgers

 

Today we preview the bottom third of the B1G, including Penn State, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Rutger.

[hhcmatt]

OWH - The Bottom Line with Mike'l Severe:  Oct. 19 - 3-2 Nebrasketball forward Michael Jacobson talks about leadership, freshman to watch for 10-19-16

 

http://owh.backbonebroadcast.com/owh_mp3/POD20161019180222.mp3

(10:00)

 

People keep bringing up Evan Taylor.  MJ did there...Miles did during B1G Media days. Is he going to be in that 8-9 man rotation?

[AuroranHusker]

 

OWH - The Bottom Line with Mike'l Severe:  Oct. 19 - 3-2 Nebrasketball forward Michael Jacobson talks about leadership, freshman to watch for 10-19-16

 

http://owh.backbonebroadcast.com/owh_mp3/POD20161019180222.mp3

(10:00)

 

People keep bringing up Evan Taylor.  MJ did there...Miles did during B1G Media days. Is he going to be in that 8-9 man rotation?

 

 

Yes.

[AuroranHusker]

 

 

Hoop-related Eichorst quotes:

 

“... It’s a rugged league,’’ Eichorst said. “It’s a broad-based resourced league. The other 13 institutions are really good and want to do the same things we are trying to get done at Nebraska.

 

“I like where we are in football. I really like where we are in men’s basketball. Being at practice the last couple of weeks on and off, it’s a good picture. Now we’ve got to convert.’’

 

Yet Eichorst decided to not to add the standard one-year renewal to fifth-year coach Tim Miles’ contract this summer, leaving Miles with a four-year deal. Sources tell The World-Herald multiple opponents already have used that as a negative recruiting tool.

 

“Tim and I have a very good relationship,’’ Eichorst said. “We both understand where the program is and where it needs to go. There are high expectations and standards.

 

“I wouldn’t get too hung up on the extension. The way I see it, we’re doing everything we can to support that program and put them in a position to be successful. I know Tim wants to do that, and his attitude has been great. We’re headed in a good direction there...’’

[Huskerpapa]

http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2016/10/20/13329174/2016-17-nebraska-cornhuskers-basketball-season-preview-depth-chart-schedule-roster-tim-miles-gill

[Cowboy Kermit]

It appears the online version of this year's media guide has been released. http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=211236809