Norm Peterson Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Anymore, "hype" almost seems to mean "undeserved attention" or "overly optimistic expectations" as in "that's just hype." Thing is, the notice we're getting is deserved. We finished all alone in 4th in a very tough Big Ten last season and we return practically everyone from that team, plus we've added a couple of additional elements. You can say we won't sneak up on anyone this year, but by the end of the season last year, do you really think anyone was looking past us? I don't. On paper, we deserve every bit of the attention we're getting. People don't call it hype when it's Wisconsin or Michigan State. The only reason they use the word "hype" for us is because we haven't been in this position before. But that doesn't mean we don't belong in this discussion, because we certainly do. Nebrasketballer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handy Johnson Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 As former Viking "great" Dennis Green once said, "the Proof is in the Puddin". After this season people will say "Do you remember back in the 90's when Nebraska was a Football school"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 This should take some of the wind out of everyone's sails: http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/10/7/6905411/college-basketball-rankings-big-ten-introducing-t-rank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHessEatMy.... Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I don't really see anything bad in the article. He explains why Nebraska is projected to be lower in this computer system compared to what the "Humans" are projecting them to do this year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 As former Viking "great" Dennis Green once said, "the Proof is in the Puddin". After this season people will say "Do you remember back in the 90's when Nebraska was a Football school"? Irony is that Nebrasketball was pretty salty in the 90's as well. Just never got over the hump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuroranHusker Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 This should take some of the wind out of everyone's sails: http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/10/7/6905411/college-basketball-rankings-big-ten-introducing-t-rank Top 40 out of 350 Div. 1 teams is nothing to be concerned about. Apparently, Ken-Pom had NU at 44 to end last yr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKamdyMan Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams CBS has Terran as a second team all american Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan88 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 In the words of someone (not sure who): "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." Exhibits "A": last year's predictions of--a 12th place finish for Huskers in the B1G, no mention of Petteway in Nebraska's "Top Newcomers," Wisconsin as No. 5 in the League, Indiana No. 4 in the league, Ohio St. No. 2 in the league, Penn St.'s coach as Coach of the Year, Wisconsin as one of "the Rest," or how about "Nebraska should take a step back this year." Or how about this as an accurate statement: "My predictions are notably inaccurate". . . but they are fun nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerCager Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Remember the days when we would have a coach on this list?http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/07/2014-15-season-preview-college-coaches-on-the-hot-seat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 This should take some of the wind out of everyone's sails: http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/10/7/6905411/college-basketball-rankings-big-ten-introducing-t-rank It's interesting though it should be noted that we broke KenPom last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 And, speaking of Kenpom, I haven't seen his pre-season rankings for this year, BUT ... if we finished top 45 last year, and we return, well, as much as we return, we can't go down, can we? So, the prediction that had us about 40th in the country and bottom 6 in the league, well, can't buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerActuary Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 And, speaking of Kenpom, I haven't seen his pre-season rankings for this year, BUT ... if we finished top 45 last year, and we return, well, as much as we return, we can't go down, can we? So, the prediction that had us about 40th in the country and bottom 6 in the league, well, can't buy it. Last month he tweeted that his preseason rankings would be out in late-October. But I agree - we shouldn't drop from our postseason ranking last year (#44). Here is an explanation of how his preseason rankings are determined. We will get docked for his "base level of the program" component, but should fare well in the "personnel" component. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handy Johnson Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 This should take some of the wind out of everyone's sails: http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/10/7/6905411/college-basketball-rankings-big-ten-introducing-t-rank Figures lie, and liars figure. As Rudy T. once said, "You can't measure the heart of a Champion". 49r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 This should take some of the wind out of everyone's sails: http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/10/7/6905411/college-basketball-rankings-big-ten-introducing-t-rank Figures lie, and liars figure. As Rudy T. once said, "You can't measure the heart of a Champion". Yes this is true, and Miles has proven his ability to overachieve every season at NU so far. But my worry is that with all of the accolades and hype this team has going into the season, they may have issues with added pressure to perform up to or above expectations. Which is why personally I'm not buying into the hype...yet. Having that said, it's really nice to have a team that's being talked about so much in the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yes this is true, and Miles has proven his ability to overachieve every season at NU so far. How will the loss of Craig Smith factor into the overall ability of the staff to out coach people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yes this is true, and Miles has proven his ability to overachieve every season at NU so far. How will the loss of Craig Smith factor into the overall ability of the staff to out coach people? That's a good point, but you have to like the additions made in the offseason. Still there'll be an adjustment period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKamdyMan Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yes this is true, and Miles has proven his ability to overachieve every season at NU so far. How will the loss of Craig Smith factor into the overall ability of the staff to out coach people? I think Molinari was probably the closest thing you can find to bridge the gap with knowledge and go to guy on the bench for certain situations like he did with Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So...back to the hype: CBSSports.com 2014-15 Preseason All-America basketball teams http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams Terran Petteway Nebraska 6-6 | Junior | Forward Petteway was the Big Ten's breakout star last season while averagng 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first year with the Huskers. If Nebraska is going to be a factor in the league, Petteway will need to be just as great as he was last season, if not better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKamdyMan Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So...back to the hype: CBSSports.com 2014-15 Preseason All-America basketball teams http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams Terran Petteway Nebraska 6-6 | Junior | Forward Petteway was the Big Ten's breakout star last season while averagng 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first year with the Huskers. If Nebraska is going to be a factor in the league, Petteway will need to be just as great as he was last season, if not better. So my post at the top of this page for the same thing wasnt good enough for ya..... 49r and Norm Peterson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So...back to the hype: CBSSports.com 2014-15 Preseason All-America basketball teams http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams Terran Petteway Nebraska 6-6 | Junior | Forward Petteway was the Big Ten's breakout star last season while averagng 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first year with the Huskers. If Nebraska is going to be a factor in the league, Petteway will need to be just as great as he was last season, if not better. So my post at the top of this page for the same thing wasnt good enough for ya..... Whoops! Sorry about that! What about this one? Has anyone posted it yet? http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/08/2014-2015-season-preview-programs-on-the-rise-and-the-decline/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerFever Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 After rereading this I really like how somebody other than our own staff and players are telling us(fans) that we need to show up every night, and make some noise, not just for the big games. Hope we can remember to do our part. Somewhere in East Lancing, Mark Dantonio's ears are ringing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Peterson Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So...back to the hype: CBSSports.com 2014-15 Preseason All-America basketball teams http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams Terran Petteway Nebraska 6-6 | Junior | Forward Petteway was the Big Ten's breakout star last season while averagng 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first year with the Huskers. If Nebraska is going to be a factor in the league, Petteway will need to be just as great as he was last season, if not better. So my post at the top of this page for the same thing wasnt good enough for ya..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNCrMEOqHpc hhcmatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So...back to the hype: CBSSports.com 2014-15 Preseason All-America basketball teams http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams Terran Petteway Nebraska 6-6 | Junior | Forward Petteway was the Big Ten's breakout star last season while averagng 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first year with the Huskers. If Nebraska is going to be a factor in the league, Petteway will need to be just as great as he was last season, if not better. So my post at the top of this page for the same thing wasnt good enough for ya..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNCrMEOqHpc Norm, That hand gesture thing is the type of thing one learns when one gets his MBA. It's what separates the wheat from the chaff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdostal Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 This should take some of the wind out of everyone's sails: http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/10/7/6905411/college-basketball-rankings-big-ten-introducing-t-rank Most interesting part of that article was the SOS aspect, which projects us as having the 2nd toughest conference slate. AuroranHusker and hhcmatt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickey Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 So...back to the hype: CBSSports.com 2014-15 Preseason All-America basketball teams http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams Terran Petteway Nebraska 6-6 | Junior | Forward Petteway was the Big Ten's breakout star last season while averagng 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first year with the Huskers. If Nebraska is going to be a factor in the league, Petteway will need to be just as great as he was last season, if not better. So my post at the top of this page for the same thing wasnt good enough for ya..... Whoops! Sorry about that! What about this one? Has anyone posted it yet? http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/08/2014-2015-season-preview-programs-on-the-rise-and-the-decline/ Ho So...back to the hype: CBSSports.com 2014-15 Preseason All-America basketball teams http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24741626/cbssportscom-2014-15-preseason-all-american-basketball-teams Terran Petteway Nebraska 6-6 | Junior | Forward Petteway was the Big Ten's breakout star last season while averagng 18.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first year with the Huskers. If Nebraska is going to be a factor in the league, Petteway will need to be just as great as he was last season, if not better. So my post at the top of this page for the same thing wasnt good enough for ya..... Whoops! Sorry about that! What about this one? Has anyone posted it yet? http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/08/2014-2015-season-preview-programs-on-the-rise-and-the-decline/ How come you used the photo for the portion about teams on the rise, when you could have used the other from the teams on the decline portion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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