huskerhead59 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I honestly think 18 regular season wins could do it. We've checked a lot of boxes so far that would surpass most bubble teams. 1)SOS will be top 15 or better 2.) If we get to 18 wins RPI will be top 50...probably easily top 50 in fact 3.) We already have two strong road wins 4.)one bad loss so far but you have to remember EVERY bubble team will have a bad loss which is why theyre on the bubble Another win or two against ranked opponents and we will have one of if not the strongest resume compared to other bubble teams If we finish top 4 and have a buy in conference tourney we are in If we finish with 18 wins and and lose first round of conference tourney we will be really really close but probably out 18 wins and a conference tourney win we are in 17 wins and two conference tourney wins i think we are like scenario two but in this time if we play the next 3 games 2-1 then i think we are set up really well as hard as it is to fathom after the 6-6 start. Im excited right now! Quote Link to comment
Roll Skers Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Nebraska on Joe Lunardi's Next Four Out Quote Link to comment
Huskball Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 It seems like there are still a lot of tickets for Iowa and Northwestern available. I know some of it is student break, but hopefully they can get full crowds. That was so important 3 years ago when we made our run. I don't think it is a coincidence they struggled the last 2 home games when there was no atmosphere. Tell everyone you know to get there Quote Link to comment
Swiv3D Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 It seems like there are still a lot of tickets for Iowa and Northwestern available. I know some of it is student break, but hopefully they can get full crowds. That was so important 3 years ago when we made our run. I don't think it is a coincidence they struggled the last 2 home games when there was no atmosphere. Tell everyone you know to get there pretty happy they did struggle, though, because I was able to buy 3 tickets to the Iowa game for $7 a piece Quote Link to comment
seaofred92 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 For us to get to 10-6 I think we need to win 8 of the following 10 conference games IMO: vs Iowa- W vs Northwestern vs Ohio State @ Rutgers @ Northwestern @ Iowa Penn State vs Illinois @ Minnesota vs Michigan Games that I think aren't very likely for us to win: @ Michigan vs Purdue vs Michigan State vs Wisconsin @ Ohio State @ Michigan State win 8 of 10 from the first group and sneak 1 or 2 from that second group and I don't see how you can possibly keep NU out. Our RPI will only continue to rise as we win and the rest of our out of conference schedule continues to win. Bottom line, win the games you're supposed to and steal 1 or 2 more and the rest takes care of itself Record in first group games: 1-0 Record in second group games: 0-0 1 Quote Link to comment
seaofred92 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 IF Nebraska is going to make the tournament, home games against Iowa and Northwestern are games that the team needs to win. That is what tournament teams do. For us to get to 10-6 I think we need to win 8 of the following 10 conference games IMO: vs Iowa W vs Northwestern L vs Ohio State @ Rutgers @ Northwestern @ Iowa Penn State vs Illinois @ Minnesota vs Michigan Games that I think aren't very likely for us to win: @ Michigan vs Purdue vs Michigan State vs Wisconsin @ Ohio State @ Michigan State win 8 of 10 from the first group and sneak 1 or 2 from that second group and I don't see how you can possibly keep NU out. Our RPI will only continue to rise as we win and the rest of our out of conference schedule continues to win. Bottom line, win the games you're supposed to and steal 1 or 2 more and the rest takes care of itself Record in first group 1-1 Record in second group 0-0 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 https://twitter.com/nebballfanatic/status/821191925445361664 1 Quote Link to comment
TNelson97 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 https://twitter.com/nebballfanatic/status/821191925445361664 https://twitter.com/ESPNLunardi/status/821192366111526913 .500 would have us at 14 total wins. You have to think probably 16 and a couple big 10 tourney wins to have a chance right? Would definitely help if Morrow could make it back before the season is over. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yeah, 14 wins won't get it done. I still think they need to be a lot closer to 20. Quote Link to comment
seaofred92 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I posted this in the 2016-17 Season Notes thread originally but figured it would be worthwhile to start a thread surrounding any tournament talk for the Huskers. Here is my general outline for what we need to do the rest of the way to have a realistic shot at the tournament: This team will continue to hit highs and lows but the good news is in the B1G this year every single team is beatable and we've seen that so far with us winning @ MD and @ Indiana It will come down to us defending our home court. It's crucial our fans turn out and support this squad, they deserve it after the start to conference play. I was pleasantly surprised by the win on Sunday but this is where it becomes tough for a young team that is tasting success for the first time- finding the ability to sustain it. IF Nebraska is going to make the tournament, home games against Iowa and Northwestern are games that the team needs to win. That is what tournament teams do. For us to get to 10-6 I think we need to win 8 of the following 10 conference games IMO: vs Iowa- W vs Northwestern- L vs Ohio State @ Rutgers @ Northwestern @ Iowa Penn State vs Illinois @ Minnesota vs Michigan Games that I think aren't very likely for us to win: @ Michigan- L vs Purdue vs Michigan State vs Wisconsin @ Ohio State @ Michigan State win 8 of 10 from the first group and sneak 1 or 2 from that second group and I don't see how you can possibly keep NU out. Our RPI will only continue to rise as we win and the rest of our out of conference schedule continues to win. Bottom line, win the games you're supposed to and steal 1 or 2 more and the rest takes care of itself Record in first group: 1-1 Record in second group: 0-1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 This becomes extremely difficult to do the longer Morrow is out. Quote Link to comment
seaofred92 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I posted this in the 2016-17 Season Notes thread originally but figured it would be worthwhile to start a thread surrounding any tournament talk for the Huskers. Here is my general outline for what we need to do the rest of the way to have a realistic shot at the tournament: This team will continue to hit highs and lows but the good news is in the B1G this year every single team is beatable and we've seen that so far with us winning @ MD and @ Indiana It will come down to us defending our home court. It's crucial our fans turn out and support this squad, they deserve it after the start to conference play. I was pleasantly surprised by the win on Sunday but this is where it becomes tough for a young team that is tasting success for the first time- finding the ability to sustain it. IF Nebraska is going to make the tournament, home games against Iowa and Northwestern are games that the team needs to win. That is what tournament teams do. For us to get to 10-6 I think we need to win 8 of the following 10 conference games IMO: vs Iowa- W vs Northwestern-L vs Ohio State- L @ Rutgers @ Northwestern @ Iowa Penn State vs Illinois @ Minnesota vs Michigan Games that I think aren't very likely for us to win: @ Michigan- L vs Purdue vs Michigan State vs Wisconsin @ Ohio State @ Michigan State win 8 of 10 from the first group and sneak 1 or 2 from that second group and I don't see how you can possibly keep NU out. Our RPI will only continue to rise as we win and the rest of our out of conference schedule continues to win. Bottom line, win the games you're supposed to and steal 1 or 2 more and the rest takes care of itself Record in first group: 1-2 Record in second group: 0-1 probably gonna put this thread on hold for a while after handing this one away. Quote Link to comment
SouthLincoln Husker Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 If Morrow does not come back soon, it will be NIT Quote Link to comment
Minnesota_husker Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 3-0 start to 3-3 shows we are still a bit off. I think this team has the talent to make a run next year... Tough Non-con hasnt helped but i do like this team at times. I would be very happy with a .500 record in B1G. Quote Link to comment
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