Husker Hardwood: Texas A+M Open Game Thread
by Brian Speers on Jan 8, 2010 9:49 PM CST
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Ok folks, the meat of the order is here. Time to see just how good our boys in red will be on the court this year. The football season has ended, and it's time to fill that painful wait with some Cornhusker basketball.
Now, I'd like to think that in terms of interest level...Nebraska Basketball is higher on that list than tailgating recipes, the latest on-campus rumors, and what 3rd grader has verbally committed to play in Lincoln after he graduates. (I may be wrong about the last one). I understand that the round-ballers have something to prove before we can expect hoards of fans blogging during a basketball gameday, but let's try to get excited while we can! Frigid months are ahead, and nothing beats the winter blues like popcorn, beer, a warm Devaney Center on a Tuesday night watching the Big Red beat the snot out of Kansas! (Please God, let that happen) For those of us who can't make it to Lincoln for the games, I'll be hosting game threads all season long..so get your frostbitten butts on here and cheer for the Huskers!
We're 12-3 and in a pretty decent spot right now in terms of getting to post-season play. It's not perfect. We're not Kansas. We don't have the horses in the stable that Texas has. But if the Jayhawk football team can put together a few years of elite play, then why couldn't the Husker basketball team do the same? I'm optimistic. Last year we played KU close at home, beat # 17 Mizzou, and upset a #16 Texas squad. Squeaking in a few good wins against ranked teams could very well give us a pass to the dance...and just the possibility of that would be enough to get me by until my toes thaw out.
So...... here we go. I'm calling for all you fans to get behind the Cornhusker basketball team, at least until they prove that they don't deserve it! Check out the Texas A+M breakdown after the jump.
Texas A+M:
The Aggies come into this game sporting an 11-3 record with their most notable wins coming versus Minnesota and Clemson. Minnesota was ranked #16 before that win, and Clemson currently sits at #21 in the coaches poll. In my opinion, the Ag's are one of 5 teams that are jamming up the middle of the Big 12 right now, along with Nebraska.
Leading the team with 17.4 PPG is senior guard Donald Sloan, followed by 10.3 off the bench from BJ Holmes. The Aggies lost senior guard Derrick Roland to a gruesome leg injury just before Christmas in a game against Washington. Roland was averaging 25 minutes and 10.5 points per game before the accident, and was regarded as the Big 12's top perimeter defender.
The Aggies pulled off what could be described as either miraculous or disgusting comeback last year in Lincoln depending on who's side you're on. Down 18 points in the 2nd half, Texas A+M stuck the final dagger in the hearts of the Huskers with a 3 pointer at the buzzer to seal the win. That was the only contest last season between the two schools, and the Huskers got the best of the Aggies 2 years ago in College Station.
The Aggies have won their last 11 home games, and are 24-2 at home since the start of the 2008-09 season.
Projected Starters:
| No. | Player | Ht. - Pos. | Year | PPG | Reb | Ast |
| 5 | Dash Harris | 6'1" Guard | So. | 5.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| 15 | Donald Sloan | 6'3" Guard | Sr. | 17.4 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| 22 | Khris Middleton | 6'7" Guard | Fr. | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.1 |
| 45 | Nathan Walkup | 6'7" Forward | Jr. | 6.4 | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| 0 | Bryan Davis | 6'9" Forward | Sr. | 8.9 | 7.4 | 1.1 |
Nebraska:
Biggest wins came against USC and Tulsa. Neither team is ranked, but Tulsa was a solid win over a 11-3 team that beat up on Oklahoma State earlier in the season. Nebraska is almost a mirror image of the football team, boasting a stout defense that can hang with just about anyone in the land...but also having to make up for a lacking offense that can take the team right out of games on their own. Nebraska is a horrid 63% from the free throw line this year, and is worst in the Big 12. Cashing in on every single offensive opportunity is critical to winning games in the Big 12 this year. On the flip side, when they play smart and their transition game is working, the Huskers are capable of beating the best of the conference as well.
After some minor foot trouble, Ryan Anderson is back in the lineup. Anderson is the clear leader on this team, both statistically and emotionally. The Huskers need Anderson to spark their intensity during games, something that Nebraska has had some trouble with. Lackluster starts and poor free throws have been some of the sore points this year. If Sadler can keep these guys focused and intense, and they hit their free throws, there's no reason they can't beat anyone in the Big 12.
Projected Starters:
| No. | Player | Ht - Pos. | Year | PPG | Reb | Ast |
| 3 | Brandon Richardson | 6'0" Guard | So. | 8.1 | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| 44 | Ryan Anderson | 6'4" Guard | Sr. | 11.5 | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| 34 | Lance Jeter | 6'3" Guard | Jr. | 7.3 | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Sek Henry | 6'4" Guard | Sr. | 7.9 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| 21 | Jorge Brian-Diaz | 6'11" Center | Fr. | 8.5 | 4.3 | 1.2 |
Final Thoughts? I think that we need to play well. Very well. If this game were in Lincoln, I'd say we have a good shot, but to be honest..I think it's gonna take a very clean game by the Huskers if they want to win. Not neccesarily fantastic, just clean. Make the damn free throws, don't turn the ball over, play your style of defense and you should be okay. I think that Doc knows his team needs to kick things into a second gear. He's made comments that the speed of conference play is going to surprise his guys. I agree, but don't think that we can't handle it.
If the Huskers can score points and play sound ball, we'll win. The loss of Roland really hurts the Aggies, and should give our guards a chance to run free a bit. Look for Texas A+M to try and hammer it inside and take advantage of our freshman down low with quickness and athleticism. Look for Nebraska to hold the Aggies bench scoring to a minimum while getting good production off their own bench from Bear Jones.
Nebraska in a close one.....61-60.
Tipoff: 3:01pm - Reed Arena in College Station
Radio: IMG Husker Sports Network (Kent Pavelka and Andy Markowski)
Television: ABC Affiliate in some areas, Big 12 Network (Formerly ESPN Plus), and ESPN Fullcourt.
Internet Radio: www.Huskers.com
Internet Video: www.espn360.com
GO BIG RED!
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Mizzou is up on K-State
still a lot of time left in the 2nd half, but wow…could be an upset here.
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In the deed the glory"
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Diaz looks like he's 12 years old
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Hey dave...good to see ya on here!
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First time I’m watching MBB in a while since I was in the pep band and we weren’t that great. But at least we got free hot dogs!
you were in the pep band?
sounds like fun…. wish I’d have gone to more games, but Devaney was a morgue during the Iba era.
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free hot dogs?!?!
sweet!!
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What can I say?
It’s easy to please students.
Had a lot of fun being in the band. Completely different playing in VB/MBB/WBB games, but still so damn fun.
7-4 with 4 minutes gone...
Decent start…one turnover already…grrr
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Diaz with all of our points so far?
…not sure if that good or bad
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whoa..
Stanhardinger is playing?
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Das ist Gut!
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thanks for posting the scoreboard feed
I still can’t figure that out
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11-6
A+M is up
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
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Mizzou is up one on K-State
2 minutes left in that one
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In the deed the glory"
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One thing is obvious
we have no stellar athletes on our team. Bear Jones had a clean lane and couldn’t dunk it.
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we need to start hitting shots...
too many misses with open looks
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Did anyone see the video of Derrick Roland
breaking his leg?
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ghastly
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19-10 A+M is up
6:30 left
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yes!
and one!
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In the deed the glory"
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Standhardinger fouled and made the bucket
gotta love the european guys and their fundamentals
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19-13
NU down 6
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Ubel for 2!
19-15
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Sek henry with a block
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Henry called for an offensive foul
not a good start for him…turnovers and fouls
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another fould on Henry
not impressed
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20-15
3:15 left in 1st half
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Ubel misses an easy layup
christ…
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22-18
1:55 left
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We should be winning this game
they aren’t shooting well, but we can’t rebound or hit shots of our own.
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Wher are you at Dave? In Nebraska?
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Nice!
Born and raised there….
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Anderson for 3!
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23-21
Husker ball with :35 left in the 1st half
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dang...
don’t give up an easy one
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oh man.....
terrible terrible defense
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agreed
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25-21 @ halftime
Texas A+M up on the Huskers.
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I grew up on 120th and Blondo
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Nice. I’m a South Dakota transplant, but I call NE home now. Living in the Aksarben area. My fiancée was a South ’O girl and went to Central.
The Aksarben area has developed nicely I see.
Although I miss the Ranch bowl
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29-23 Texas A+M
we need to hit some 3’s
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Nice!
Anderson for 3!
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29-26
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In the deed the glory"
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Henry with another foul
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I'm amazed
that we continue to take shots with no rebounding underneath
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good defense
steal by Richardson and a layup!
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5 of 25 total between the 2 teams
from downtown…..ugly!
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wee need this game
because we have KU next. :(
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33-30 Aggies
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In the deed the glory"
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The German is back in
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Yes!!!
Tied!
33-33
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German guy is great..
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Do the women play tonight?
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Ok guys...let's make a run....
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I don't know if this is a game they NEED....
…but a win is a win, and any win is a good win…
And yes, I’m impressed with Standhardinger…
I see this season as one where we have to win all
or almost all of our games like this. KU, Texas, and KState look pretty tough
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39-38 Huskers lead
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German for 3!
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In the deed the glory"
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haha...love it
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In the deed the glory"
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now I'm hungry
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In the deed the glory"
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man ISU is losing to NDSU
are they imploding or what…
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Bratwurst again..
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In the deed the glory"
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46-43 Aggies with 7:42 left
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In the deed the glory"
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time to put Suh in
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In the deed the glory"
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Odd...
Pistol Pete of OSU just got warned by ref for discharging his firearm on a block/charge call during women’s game.
weird...
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probably scared the shunt out of him
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In the deed the glory"
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these refs are garbage
a no call on an illegal substitution, and now all this touchy crap
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49-43 Aggies
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In the deed the glory"
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dammit..illegal screen
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another bad call
2 more free throws for A+M
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score? time?
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geez...
relying on 3’s and not going inside
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game over
no rebounding, horrible officiating, and weak defense in te last 4 minutes
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In the deed the glory"
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I hate it when an opponent steps it up, and
we just lay down like a bunch of 7th graders
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so there was a guy at work talking about
Carl Pelini and something about a scandal? Anyone hear that crap?
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oh
he supposedly had sex with some young girl… cheerleader, daughter of a booster.
it’s the same exact rumor that starts with coaches all over the nation. I don’t know why people buy in that shit.
Seriously – if you tracked the same type of rumor amongst coaching staffs from all the teams, you’d be shocked at how many there are. People apparently don’t have anything else to do.
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See Jon
we have confirmation now!
I heard about it a while ago. One of the boards actually has a rumors section that has been talking about it. I’ve heard it from other places as well, so it’s spreading well.
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That's what I figured it was
Why pick on Carl? Seems like an odd choice.
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is the game over?
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57-49 with 1:46 left
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1:29 left
free throws from here on out
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In the deed the glory"
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oh well..
Hopefully we turn thiings up for Kansas at home.
Bratwurst will probably start. Maybe we’ll get lucky.
I’m gonna bail, just found out that my wife is pregnant! Gotta start celebrating!
Later guys, GO BIG RED.
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In the deed the glory"
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congrats
man… on the news, not the game
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Thanks guys!
It’s our 3rd, but still very excited….
Maybe I’ll finally get my boy and someday see him in a Husker uniform!
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