huskerswrkhavoc Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Dunno, Huskerswrkhavoc--what's funny about the NCAA is that they like to make money (or break even) hosting these events, and Nebraska is one of the few schools who has either been revenue generating or revenue neutral with their baseball team. That extends to hosting regionals as well, as Lincoln turns out *very* well for any and all regional action. If Nebraska is anywhere north of 40 and comes in first or second in the Big 10 (either season, Tourney, or both), I'd say we're a lock for a regional. And people may give Illinois a bit more credit after the damage they did last year, and some of that credit may extend to the conference as a whole. Granted, we're not going to see six teams make the tourney, but it is feasible and realistic to see three make it out of the Big 10 (from Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State, Illinois). No Purdue? Purdue is one of the favorites to win the entire conference... Now, tell me when the last time that the Big Ten was a host for baseball, who it was, and what seed they were. Sorry, with our schedule our way into the tournament is to win the Big 10 or nearly run the table out of conference. Realize, the Big Ten was the 16th best conference. SIXTEENTH. That is not the recipe for an at-large birth. Again, I hope I'm wrong on this, but I really don't think we will host this year. I do think the Big Ten gives us a better chance to host with a mediocre team, just not this year. I still think we can't lose 10 and host, just my opinion. I mean, it depends where those losses come, I just see some of them being "bad" losses, simply because a lot of our losses will be bad based solely on the bad schedule. Quote Link to comment
95huskers Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 1. Michigan State 15-9 .625 36-21 .632 Illinois 15-9 .625 30-27 .526 3. Purdue 14-10 .583 37-20 .649 4. Minnesota 13-11 .542 25-24 .510 Ohio State 13-11 .542 26-27 .491 6. Penn State 12-12 .500 32-22 .593 7. Indiana 11-13 .458 30-25 .545 8. Northwestern 10-13 .435 20-29 .408 9. Iowa 9-15 .375 20-32 .385 10. Michigan 7-16 .304 17-37 .315 Quote Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Dunno, Huskerswrkhavoc--what's funny about the NCAA is that they like to make money (or break even) hosting these events, and Nebraska is one of the few schools who has either been revenue generating or revenue neutral with their baseball team. That extends to hosting regionals as well, as Lincoln turns out *very* well for any and all regional action. If Nebraska is anywhere north of 40 and comes in first or second in the Big 10 (either season, Tourney, or both), I'd say we're a lock for a regional. And people may give Illinois a bit more credit after the damage they did last year, and some of that credit may extend to the conference as a whole. Granted, we're not going to see six teams make the tourney, but it is feasible and realistic to see three make it out of the Big 10 (from Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State, Illinois). No Purdue? Purdue is one of the favorites to win the entire conference... Now, tell me when the last time that the Big Ten was a host for baseball, who it was, and what seed they were. Sorry, with our schedule our way into the tournament is to win the Big 10 or nearly run the table out of conference. Realize, the Big Ten was the 16th best conference. SIXTEENTH. That is not the recipe for an at-large birth. Again, I hope I'm wrong on this, but I really don't think we will host this year. I do think the Big Ten gives us a better chance to host with a mediocre team, just not this year. I still think we can't lose 10 and host, just my opinion. I mean, it depends where those losses come, I just see some of them being "bad" losses, simply because a lot of our losses will be bad based solely on the bad schedule. I forgot about Purdue, but that's still five teams that have a pulse in an eleven team conference. As for the Big 10's perception, that is a journey of one thousand miles, and bringing Nebraska in was the first step. If Nebraska can make it to Omaha out of the Big 10 (and under the yoke of Delaney's scholarship rules), then that will certainly help change the conference's image. Granted, it won't happen overnight or fast enough for people with little patience to appreciate what has happened, but it will happen. Quote Link to comment
LouisianaHuskerFan Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Here is BTN's complete baseball schedule: http://btn.com/2012/02/16/btn-rolls-out-2012-baseball-tv-schedule/ Nebraska is set to appear only 4 times on the network. Really stinks. Was really hoping for a lot more televised games. Quote Link to comment
Nexus Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Here is BTN's complete baseball schedule: http://btn.com/2012/...ll-tv-schedule/ Nebraska is set to appear only 4 times on the network. Really stinks. Was really hoping for a lot more televised games. + 6 times on NET. 2012 BTN Nebraska Baseball Television Schedule Fri., March 23 - Illinois at Nebraska - 6:35 p.m. Tues., April 10 - Creighton at Nebraska - 6:35 p.m. Fri., April 20 - Purdue at Nebraska - 6:35 p.m. Sun., May 6 - Nebraska at Indiana - 11 a.m. 2012 NET Nebraska Baseball Television Schedule Fri., April 6 - Iowa at Nebraska - 6:35 p.m. Tue., April 24 - Nebraska at Creighton - 6:30 p.m. Sat., April 28 - CSU Bakersfield at Nebraska - 2:05 p.m. Tues., May 8 - Nebraska at Creighton - 7 p.m. Fri., May 11 - Minnesota at Nebraska - 6:35 p.m. Tue., May 15 - Wichita State at Nebraska - 6:35 p.m. Huskers.com Quote Link to comment
HuskerHacker Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'm actually surprised we have 4 games televised. We knew going in the BIG's interest in baseball is minimal as evident by the scholarship issues and well, even the competition so getting 4 games on TV (one less then Michigan's 5 btw) is a Blessing. Until the rest of the BIG schools start to realize there is profits to be made in baseball, things in the BIG will not improve. The Huskers need to carry the BIG flag and show the other institions how its done. The sker's fans need to help with this and do as the motto of the year suggests and return in hordes to the ballpark. Quote Link to comment
huskrplaya Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 At least 3 of them are home games right? might be good for recruiting. Quote Link to comment
HuskerHacker Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 6 hours and counting till pregame show... ughhhh it's taking forever!!!! Quote Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Updated the schedule with the known TV times. Again, I think if Nebraska does as well as we think they will, the BTN will air more games. Anyone know if Coach Erstad will have a coaches show on the 'tube? Quote Link to comment
95huskers Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Anyone know if Coach Erstad will have a coaches show on the 'tube? i hope so. BTN.com said they were looking into it the other day but not sure yet if there would be coaches shows.... Quote Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Updated w/Win and Loss information to date. Nice weekend from the kids, including a solid win against UNLV. Quote Link to comment
hskrfan4life Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I was suprised to them coming back in the ninth. That's something that wouldn't of happened in the past. Solid weekend by the Huskers who score 35 runs on 54 hits. Let's keep this going and sweep the Dairy Queen Classic! Quote Link to comment
gratefullred Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I was suprised to them coming back in the ninth. That's something that wouldn't of happened in the past. Solid weekend by the Huskers who score 35 runs on 54 hits. Let's keep this going and sweep the Dairy Queen Classic! It is possible. NU is the only team in the DQ Classic with a winning record. Quote Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I was suprised to them coming back in the ninth. That's something that wouldn't of happened in the past. Solid weekend by the Huskers who score 35 runs on 54 hits. Let's keep this going and sweep the Dairy Queen Classic! It is possible. NU is the only team in the DQ Classic with a winning record. The comeback win was just what the doctor ordered, IMO--it's the kids playing hard in the late innings and scratching out a win, and just what Erstad was trying to get them to do. This game would have likely been a L under the prior management, IMO. It's nice that we're already seeing improvement in the team, and it's only been two weeks. Granted, it's not making me think we're Omaha-bound or anything, but it is improvement, and any upwards trajectory is better than the downward one we've had for a few years now. Quote Link to comment
bball_backer Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 EDIT: Really tired of 93.7, those guys are idiots 1 Quote Link to comment
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