bball_backer Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 We're 16 days from the start of the season, only 12 days from seeing the team in action. I can't contain my excitement any longer, so I figured we might as well get the conversation started. No need to talk about the conference slate just yet, but let's look at the noncon. The schedule is: Southern Valpo UNO Tulane Kent ST @Wake USC Creighton @Oregon Jacksonville ST Central Michigan (Sun Bowl Invite - El Paso, TX) UTEP/Ark. Pine Bluff (Sun Bowl Invite - El Paso, TX) Nicholls ST We all know this has been deemed a "throw-away" season by the fans, but there is still some talent on the floor. The problem will be depth and the experience of what little depth is there. I think the 3 seniors (Ubel, AA, Talley) provide enough talent/experience/leadership to pull this team through the noncon fairly well. Maybe a slip up game in those first 5 against maybe a Valpo, but hopefully it results in a close game, not a loss. My rose colored glasses say they'll go 2-2 in the Wake-Oregon stretch, although 1-3 far more likely and possibly 0-4. They should win the remaining 4, but again could have a slip up. I really want to say 9-4, for now I'm going to go with 8-5, but reserve the right to increase the win total if the young guys look like they're ready to play. Quote Link to comment
mrandyk Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I predict 3-4 losses. Creighton, Oregon, possibly USC, and possibly Wake. For a throwaway season though, I'm willing to bet we do better this year than last. Quote Link to comment
BigTexHusker Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 FWIW, UTEP is a very good team. Not great, certainly not Big10 level, but a very good team nonetheless. Quote Link to comment
Comish Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 7-6 or maybe 8-5. But I won't be disappointed as long as they look like they know what they are doing, make discernible progress throughout, RUN THE FLOOR, and TAKE THE DUNK if it's available ! Quote Link to comment
Haspula Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 We will upset Creighton. You heard it here first. I think we lose only 3 games. Central Mich, Oregon, Wake forest. USC is a team we always find a way to beat Quote Link to comment
NebraskaHarry Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 13-0... or 0-13 Quote Link to comment
jassman24 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 6-7 this team really low on depth and really has no play makers. Quote Link to comment
Nexus Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I have no real expectations considering the situation that Miles is walking into. With that said, win the locker room first with what you have, and show some gusto in the process. Let the chips fall where they may. Quote Link to comment
HuskerFanChuck Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm hopeful for what Miles can do with this team this year. My optimistic look tells me 10-3 for non-con. We'll see what materializes as we go, but I think these guys actually have a ton of potential. Quote Link to comment
Red Tape Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Is JBD gone? Yes??? OK, 13-0. ( I would guess somewhere around .500, honestly) It will be a rough year, based on what is coming back... I guess our lineup will look something like this??? Yikes. C - Almeida F - Ubel F - Talley G - Gallegos G - Parker Quote Link to comment
flatwaterfan Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think we will be 11-21. We might be a couple games better if Biggs plays but I don't think we will be .500. Next year we add some nice players and I think that will put us up to .500 or up to 17 wins. Need to sign some PF's. The following year I think we will be around 19. The next 21 and dancing. That's my expectations unless we get lightning in a bottle on the recruiting front like a Tyrus Jones, Okafor or White. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Last year we lost three in the non-con after finding a way to sneak out of USC with a W. I'll be happy with any win in the Wake-USC-Creighton-Oregon stretch. I could also see us slipping to Valpo, one of the Sun Bowl games and maybe throw one other in because you never know. Fewer than six losses would be good from where I sit. Quote Link to comment
Comish Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Last year we lost three in the non-con after finding a way to sneak out of USC with a W. I'll be happy with any win in the Wake-USC-Creighton-Oregon stretch. I could also see us slipping to Valpo, one of the Sun Bowl games and maybe throw one other in because you never know. Fewer than six losses would be good from where I sit. Agree.......especially after hearing the rumors that our "secret" scrimmage with Iowa St had them dominating us...........and that we struggled to score. I think Smiles eventually gets it done, but he's working with severe limitations this season. Quote Link to comment
TonyStalloni Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 As much as I want to say undefeated....I'll go with 7-6. Quote Link to comment
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