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Husker Hardwood 2009 - Jackson State Preview/Open Game Thread

 

As the football season winds down, and fans prepare for the last 60 minutes of Husker Football 2009, I'd like to introduce myself as your friendly Nebrsaka hoops "post-man". (Although I always played shooting guard). Covering NBA-D league action in Iowa has lost it's luster, so I have offered up my services to CornNation..writing about my beloved Big Red. Thanks to the managers and moderators for picking me up.

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No doubt priorities are straight in Husker-Land...football first, everything else is secondary. But the off-season doesn't have to mean watching old tapes of Touchdown Tommie and the 1995 season. The 2009 Nebraska Basketball team has a lot of potential, anchored by  Pelini-esque defensive efforts thus far. Lots of young talent on the mens team, and although it would be nice to cover womens as they keep playing well...most of my attention will be on the boys. Try to hang with me this winter, and I'll do my best to keep things interesting until the spring game arrives. Who knows, we may have something to watch in March?

Just to recap the season for those of you that are now starting to tune in, Nebraska is currently 7-2 with losses coming at Saint Louis (7-3) and at in-state rival Creighton(4-5). Impressive defensive showings lifted the team to wins over USC and Oregon State. Nebraska has been out-rebounded in each of their 2 losses, with Creighton's rebounding edge keying their 6 point win, while the loss to Saint Louis came after a poor effort all-around. With some better "glass-work", the Big Red could be knocking on the door of a top 25 ranking.

The season is still young, and the real deal begins on Jan. 9th when conference play starts against Texas A&M. I'm predicting the next 6 games to yield 5 wins if they play solid fundamentally, which would leave us at 12-3 heading into conference play. Might be a good idea, however,  to focus on holiday cheer during the Las Vegas Classic (Dec 22-23), as Tulsa(8-1) and BYU(9-1) are both very potent on offense. For now, lets start with a statistical comparison with Saturday nights  7PM CST game against winless Jackson State (0-8).

Probable Starters - Nebraska Pts. per game Probable Starters - Jackson State Pts. per game
#5 Sek Henery -  6-4 Sr. Guard 8.0

#33 Garrison Johnson - 6-5 Sr. Guard

13.9
#34 Lance Jeter - 6-3 Jr. Guard 9.1 #23 De'Suan Dixon - 6-5 Jr. Guard 8.8
#44 Ryan Anderson - 6-4 Sr. Guard 11.1 #4 Tyrone Hansen - 6-7 Jr. Guard/Forward 10.9
#13 Brandon Ubel - 6-10 Fr. Forward 5.1 #32 Grant Maxey - 6-7 Sr. Forward 6.5
#21 Jorge Brian Diaz - 6-11 RFr. Center 8.8 #25 Davon Jones - 6-8 Fr. Center 4.0
 

W-L PF PA HOME ROAD STK
Jackson State Tigers 0-8 57.9 79.5 0-2 0-6 L8
Nebraska Cornhuskers 7-2 67.6 54.9 6-0 1-2 W2

 

Based on individual statistics, the Tigers look as if they could compete with Nebraska. Somehow they have managed to lose every game thus far. Winning on the road in Lincoln isn't likely, but only if the Huskers play fundamentally sound. Control the boards. Control the tempo. The Big Red should win easily, as Jackson State can't even get their logo right.

Tipoff: 7pm CST

Radio: www.Huskers.com

Television: None

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Hey!

Not a basketball fan at all, but want to let you know it is nice to know that there is another Husker in Iowa on the blog. I’m sure Jon and the boys appreciate your contributions and from the big picture perspective, this blog continues to growth and develop it’s comprehensive take on all things Cornhusker! Thanks for stepping up to the plate , , , or the line!

by jon's only friend on Dec 19, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions  

You are welcome!

Where are you at in Iowa?
 I’m in Des Moines, and yes…it’s nice to be a part of this site in order to stay connected with the Huskers. I’ve been a basketball guy ever since growing up watching Bob Harstad, Chad Gallagher, and the Bluejays at the old Civic Auditorium.

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I live in West Union now.

Previous 9 years in Creston, southwest of Des Moines. Always have lived in Iowa except for college when I was in Montana for a year and UNL for four. All the rest of my immediate family now lives in Lincoln area.

Grew up 20 miles east of Council Bluffs. Very familiar with the old Civic. Also Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum. Great memories!

by jon's only friend on Dec 19, 2009 7:17 PM CST up reply actions  

ahhh Ak-Sar-Ben...

watching hockey games there was classic. The smell of moldy nachos and zamboni exhaust!!!

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions  

T.O. Huskers ahead

10-3 lead over the Tigers with 5 minutes played.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 7:17 PM CST reply actions  

6:56 left in 1st half..

Huskers up 18-5.

Matt Davison covering B-Ball as well as football. Wonder if he ever played in HS?

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 7:35 PM CST reply actions  

20-6 Huskers with about 4 min left...

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 7:43 PM CST reply actions  

so

it’s kind of an ass-kickin’, is what you’re saying.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Jon Johnston on Dec 19, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions  

could be a record low..

for an opponent scoring at half. J-State is horrible…

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions  

record low for the Big 12!

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions  

damn...they scored

24-9 at half….gotta love the non-con schedule during B-Ball season!

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 7:53 PM CST reply actions  

well

last year about this time the Huskers lost to some team from Baltimore or something like that, so…. i guess best not to take it for granted

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Jon Johnston on Dec 19, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions  

Did you see that the Volunteers got smoked?

…and we beat the team that did it. Although I hate to play that game.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions  

oh ugliness...

Sloooow start. JSU has cut it to 7….

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 8:23 PM CST reply actions  

33-22 Nebraska

Need to make a big run anytime now.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

who's scoring

for us???? who are we going to count on this year?

Go Big Red Nebraska!
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by Jon Johnston on Dec 19, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Looks like the same guys..

Jeter and Anderson with a solid bench performance by Hankins-Cole

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Is the football team playing B-Ball too?

Weak on offense, and stout on defense. Gonna have to score more than 57 to beat Tulsa next week….

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions  

44-27 now with 9:08 left

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 8:35 PM CST reply actions  

51-30 with 5:20 left

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

55-39 with 1:59 left

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions  

57-41 Nebraska Wins

Well that wraps her up. Held the Tigers to 9 points at halftime, then let off the gas for a bit. Seemed like they just started to cruise and lose focus.

Anyhow, a win is a win.

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 19, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions  

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