Husker Hardwood: Kansas Gamethread
by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 9:22 AM CST
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PrintInto the Phog!
Just literally...and hopefully not in a metaphorical sense. The Huskers face yet another top ten opponent today on the court. The last time Nebraska knocked off Kansas was 2004, and it's been even longer -1999, since they've won in Lawrence. This will be the last trip to Allen Fieldhouse for Nebraska, and wouldn't it be nice to steal a win?
This is a pretty big test for Nebraska. Missouri exposed some things that Doc will try to address, that's for sure. But take away the sloppy and slow start, and Nebraska played step for step with the #15 ranked Tigers. Surely the task of beating Kansas is even more daunting, but from what we've seen so far, it's possible. Remember, the Huskers pushed Kansas pretty hard in both games last season.
Follow the team for the 1PM matchup today, and take the jump for some quick factoids and season statistics.
Nebraska 13-3 @ #3 Kansas 16-0
Another one bites the dust?
Friday saw coach Doc Sadler dismiss yet another player from the Husker basketball team. No explanation was given, but junior Kamyron Brown had just returned from a 10 game suspension, so something was up that Doc didn't like. To say that this is a trend with regards to Sadlers players is an understatement. Assuming this is a basketball related issue, it would seem that Doc isn't taking any crap. Don't follow the rules? Don't want to play as a team? You're out....or at the very least on the bench until you simply quit in frustration.
I don't think this will affect the team's focus, as Brown was a transfer from Oregon and barely made any contributions as a player. It does limit the depth of Nebraska's bench, one of the few advantages we had over most other Big 12 schools. But again, Brown averaged just 2.8 points and 1.0 assists per game.
Moving forward, Nebraska is facing a tough battle today in the paint. The extra poundage that center Jorge Diaz put on in the off-season will be put to the test versus the Morris twins from Kansas. Marcus and Markieff, both likely NBA prospects, are returning as one of the most potent 1-2 punches down low in the country. Nebraska's big men Diaz and Almeida have the advantage in sheer size, but the biggest threat won't be from banging bodies inside. Both Morris boys can shoot the ball well, and rest assured they will extend the Big Red defense in order to draw the defenders away from the basket.
This is one of the ways Kansas wins games folks. Besides laying great defense, the Jayhawks ability to create perfect spacing on offense is a huge key to why they've been so successful over the years. Watch for that today. Nebraska will have to be damn stout on defense, and hope that the Jayhawks have an off day. If that happens, Nebraska has a shot here - albeit a long one. On the other hand, Kansas is favored by 15.5 points today. They'll eclipse that if the Huskers can't disrupt the Kansas offensive machine and limit the damage done my the Morris twins.
Beyond that, I think it's pretty simple today. Nebraska is ranked #3 nationally in points allowed with 55.0, while Kansas is ranked #8 in ppg scored with 84.3 per contest. Somethings gotta give. Nebraska has only allowed 70 points or more in two games this year, and lost them both. (Davidson and Missouri). I guess the writing's on the wall then, huh? Kansas scores 70+, and it's over.
Quick Hits
-Toney McCray led the way for Nebraska on Wednesday night against Missouri, with 17 points and 5 rebs.
-Twins Markieff and Marcus Morris combined for 50 points and 24 rebounds in KU's win over Iowas State on Wednesday.
-Nebraska won it's first ever meeting with Kansas in 1900 by a score of 48-8.
-Kansas leads the all-time series with Nebraska 168-71, and is 29-3 versus the Huskers in the Big 12 era. (One more reason to get the hell out of this conference!)
-Nebraska's Brandon Ubel (Overland Park) and Caleb Walker (Hutchinson) hail from the state of Kansas originally.
-Nebraska guard Lance Jeter leads the Big 12 in assist to turnover ratio (2.68-1). Jeter coughed up the pill just once in the 31 minutes of Missouri's vaunted full-court press defense on Wednesday. That's impressive.
Game Information
Tipoff: 1:05pm CST
Location: Lawrence, KS
Television: ESPNU - DirectTV channel 608
Radio: IMG Husker Sports Network - Kent Pavelka and Matt Davison. (KFAB 110 in Omaha - KLIN 1400 in Lincoln)
Internet stats/ free radio: Huskers.com
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Here we go...
Starters for NU:
Jeter, Richardson, Walker, McCray, and Diaz.
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3 staright posessions for KU without a point
2 turnovers for NU…no points
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it's certainly a pattern
I guess we’ll see if it’s a bad thing this year
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by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
6-4 KU
Jeter has turned it over 2-3 times already.
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15:27 left ....timeout
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The good news...
If we can keep this pace up…we have a good shot. KU hasn’t been able to run much.
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Beranek with a good shot
6-6 tie
Diaz has 4 rbs
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yeah
bad one there….
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hey
we have a lead at 8-7!
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I wonder if Almeida can play defensive tackle?
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hopefully
in this game he can….. make someone from KU cry….
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by Jon Johnston on Jan 15, 2011 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
13 min left
10-7 NU
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damn
break long, man, go for the home run!
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yay!
nice tip back for Almeida!
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13-12 KU
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bleah
they take the lead……
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Almeida having a good game
nice assist there. 14-13 NU with 14 left in the first. NU ball after the timeout…
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10:30 left rather
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by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
i guess
it’s a decent game so far….
but how is the foul situation looking?
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looks like 7 team fouls for NU...2 for KU
16-16 tie
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by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
how many steps does he get????
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my youngest
turns 12 today and has chosen that we all hang out at the Mall of America today….
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have fun!
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by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 1:33 PM CST up reply actions
damn
KU can sure shoot….
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commentators wondering the same thing...
asked if Bo Pelini has sized up Almeida for a football position. He’s having a good game so far: 6 points, 3 rebs, 1 blk
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I'm nervous. Last season we lead at halftime
KU always finds a way to seperate
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great defense!
Selby picks up a foul!
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then
a nice shot by Diaz
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hey
nice shooting run there….
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wow!
We have their 6-9 guys shooting bricks from 3 point range….that’s a good thing!
Gotta build a big cushion here now…
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woohoo!!!
Beranek picks up a charge!
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haha
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by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 1:42 PM CST up reply actions
woohoo! NU defense is shutting them down!
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Jeter scores
26-20 NU with 5:40 left
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Wow!
hey, we’re playing pretty well!
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28-20 now...NU is looking good
Self calls another timeout baby. 5:24 left till helftime
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hell
we’re going to have to leave soon…
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Just tuned in.
I like what I see. Should things take a turn, I’ll go away so as not to spoil the luck.
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it is
AT KU, so…. it’s not like anyone else beats them there either.
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by Jon Johnston on Jan 15, 2011 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
2-3 zone defense by NU
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ack
bad bounce for Diaz….
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there
ain’t no pushing that Almeida dude around….
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Beranek draws
another charge!!!!
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second charge drawn by Beranek
he’s great at that!
28-23 NU up with 2 min left till halftime
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If we can go into the locker room with a surge
that’d be great!
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There was your surge
I like a five-point lead at half a lot better than a tie game or one-point lead.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 15, 2011 1:55 PM CST up reply actions
I like
seeing Bill Self frustrated
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all right
hopefully i can pick up the game on my iphone…..
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Solid play by the Huskers. Could be up by more?
KU leading in almost every category except shooting %. Luckily that’s the one that yields points! I wish NU wouldnt be so careless with the rock. Great defense though..
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snacks time
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looks like maybe it's that end of the court
missed two easy shots
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wow..sloppy!
What does Diaz have to do to get a shot to go in??
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3 by McCray
33-25 NU
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steal by Diaz...Jeter goes to the line for 2
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Keep
Updates coming can’t find radio on my iphone
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by Jon Johnston on Jan 15, 2011 2:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
3 by KU...and then McCray nails another 3 himself
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apparently McCray is mouthing off
Sadler getting on him about it. I like it. :)
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
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damn...I don't know about that GT call.
Diaz had it on the way up it looked like. Shoot.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
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Very important for NU to not let them make their run here
gotta keep it close until the end
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
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38-31 with 15:55 left in the game. NU ahead.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
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another f***ing turnover...
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In the deed the glory"
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Almeida coming in
KU cuts it to 5
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In the deed the glory"
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dunk by Almeida
NU up 42-35
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
42-38 now
Ku hanging in it.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
insane lucky play to keep the ball alive and KU drains a 3
42-41 NU with 12:49 left
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
Can we keep it together?
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
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That's the key...
Keep our composure…they can get it done.
dammit
3 shots by NU and we don’t score. KU takes the lead 43-42.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
10:33 left in this game
tied at 43
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
Dammit Diaz...
He’s showing his youth in front of this crowd.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
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Diaz misses several shots, turns it over..
and then commits a foul on a made basket. Geez.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
If we're gonna foul,
at least don’t let them score!!!!
48-45 KU
7:42 left
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
Jeter hits the bucket and get's fouled!
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
Great play by Jeter. Ties it up, and the KU with a dunk.
50-48
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
oh boy...2 dunks
KU is looking to pull away. We need to step it up or it’s over
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In the deed the glory"
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That's the swagger of the Jayhawks. And that's why they have a four poing lead
They’re playing Nebraska for Pete’s sake!!
Magic number is 70
If they score 70 it’s a done deal.
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In the deed the glory"
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One of these teams is composed almost entirely of future NBA players
Based on the last two minutes, I might be able to guess which one.
58-52 KU
Timeout Nebraska. 2:56 left….
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
I love the way the Kansas crowd is acting
As if slipping past Nebraska at home is an accomplishment or something.
I was just thinking..
Not losing at home in 68 games isn’t saying something about KU as much as it’s saying something about the rest of the Big 12 not stepping up. Ahem…Missouri.
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In the deed the glory"
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by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
Whoa!
Bear Jones hits the three AND get’s fouled!
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In the deed the glory"
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58-56 KU
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
1:1 now for NU
Jones hits 2 ….60-58
KU
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
we've got a shot now!...need a good stop here
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
This is my
First Husker basketball game to watch. Got to say, they look really good. Need to start following more than just football.
by TexasHusker on Jan 15, 2011 3:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
welcome!
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In the deed the glory"
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by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you sir
Been channel flipping between this and Duke, the croud is insane there.
by TexasHusker on Jan 15, 2011 3:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
2 ft's for NU....
can tie it up with 53.4 left
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In the deed the glory"
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shit...missed the first ft
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In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
gonna be close...
morris shooting 2 for KU….
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In the deed the glory"
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hits both
gonna take a miracle now
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In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
A friend opined
they should just replace the names on Nebraska BB jerseys with “Moral Victory.” I know I’m tired of coming up just short. All the same, I still think Doc’s got a good thing going this year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we pull off a couple of upsets this year.
"Wer viel Bier trinkt, schläft gut. Wer gut schläft, sündigt nicht. Und wer nicht sündigt, kommt in den Himmel!" Martin Luther
still in it.....need a 3
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
KU takes a dumb TO...lets Doc setup a play
63-60 with 10 sec left
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In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
Agreed.
That’s a dumb timeout.
"Wer viel Bier trinkt, schläft gut. Wer gut schläft, sündigt nicht. Und wer nicht sündigt, kommt in den Himmel!" Martin Luther
And proceed to set up a lousy play.
We’re down three and you’re trying to collapse the defense? /facepalm
"Wer viel Bier trinkt, schläft gut. Wer gut schläft, sündigt nicht. Und wer nicht sündigt, kommt in den Himmel!" Martin Luther
who shoots?
McCray?
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In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
damn
Walker misses…game over. 63-60 final.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
I'd say so, considering the way we've played.
Oh well. We’ll get ’em at home in a few weeks.
"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"
GO BIG RED!
by Brian Speers on Jan 15, 2011 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
I know moral victories suck and all
But this was a much more promising start to the conference season than I had expected.
Want to see a sign of progress?
This week was just that… After 2-12 last season, I’ll take a moral victory…
Agreed.
Finally, some fairly concrete evidence that Doc has this program headed in the right direction. Baby steps, folks. Baby steps.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 15, 2011 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
Well, I'm going to go drown my sorrows
at the market with my daughters. Donuts and pizza, here we come!
"Wer viel Bier trinkt, schläft gut. Wer gut schläft, sündigt nicht. Und wer nicht sündigt, kommt in den Himmel!" Martin Luther
Sometime
you’ll have to translate that Martin Luther quote for those of us who don’t speak German.
Something to the effect of
“Whoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven!”
by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 15, 2011 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
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