What do we know about Nebraska?

[ed4ourgirls]

Here are a few things.

They've played four cupcakes and won all four by an average margin of 47 points.

They have a very good freshman, Jessica Shepard, a 6'4" C/F who is averaging
23.3 pts and 9.8 boards against the aforementioned cupcakes. It will be interesting
to see how Geno plans to deal with her.

I know comparative scores are unreliable, but after losing to us K State beat Southern
by 12 points. Previously Nebraska had beaten Southern by 51 points.

We should expect more competitive game from the Cornhuskers.

 

[DobbsRover2]

And it's not in Kansas anymore, and they like to husk corn for some reason.

 

[Replicant]

It became the 37th state in 1867. Capital is Lincoln. Lots of prairie.

 

[Geno-ista]

We know they will lose Monday night. What we don't know is by how much.

 

[Sonny44]

They deserve respect for wanting to play us.

 

[BroadwayVa]

And it's not in Kansas anymore, and they like to husk corn for some reason.

Johnny crack corn and I don't care!!! Antie Em~~!! So says the great and wonderful OZ~~

 

[BroadwayVa]

They deserve respect for wanting to play us.

Intelligence in a sea of wonderment?? Those of any quality who choose to play Uconn Women are few and far between.
Geno does not schedule cupcakes--that's what they become while playing UConn. Kudo's to Kansas and Nebraska for choosing to play the top dog.

 

[Kaizen]

Omaha Steaks are pretty good....

 

[Gus Mahler]

It's pretty flat. There's an insurance company in Omaha. Also a billionaire.

 

[Huskies Rule]

-Shepard looks like a very good freshman, strong and tough inside but with little shooting range. In the game I saw, she overpowered her opponent, but conditioning and fitness was an issue. I think she's going to have a difficult time with UConn's uptempo game, as well as Stewie/Morgan in the half court.
-Rachel Therriot makes that team go, she's the leader. She's long, skinny, and a solid player. With her last year the Bug Eaters went 17-4. Without her, after an ankle injury requiring surgery, the team finished going 4-7.
-Romeo is a definite three-point threat. In a game against Illinois last year, she made 7 threes. She must be respected and defended on the perimeter.
-They play three guards, along with Shepard and Blackburn (6'3"), so they aren't particularly big...they pass and share the ball well. One weakness to be exploited is a definite lack of overall team speed and quickness.

Massey power rating: UConn 86.83
Nebraska 55.78

 

[Geno-ista]

They deserve respect for wanting to play us.

I wasn't trying to be condescending- it was meant to be funny!

They deserve respect for wanting to play us.

My post was intended to be funny- not condescending. Great program and great fans! Got a chance to spend time inNashville with Jordan Hooper- class all the way!

 

[Artifact]

If I recall, they have great fan attendance at their women's basketball games !

 

[Geno-ista]

If I recall, they have great fan attendance at their women's basketball games !

They sold out when we played there- and almost 100% of fan base showed up for regional final after A & M had beaten them on their home court.

 

[Nuyoika]

I expect them to be good. I think they are top 30 - 35 right?

 

[Gus Mahler]

-Shepard looks like a very good freshman, strong and tough inside but with little shooting range. In the game I saw, she overpowered her opponent, but conditioning and fitness was an issue. I think she's going to have a difficult time with UConn's uptempo game, as well as Stewie/Morgan in the half court.
-Rachel Therriot makes that team go, she's the leader. She's long, skinny, and a solid player. With her last year the Bug Eaters went 17-4. Without her, after an ankle injury requiring surgery, the team finished going 4-7.
-Romeo is a definite three-point threat. In a game against Illinois last year, she made 7 threes. She must be respected and defended on the perimeter.
-They play three guards, along with Shepard and Blackburn (6'3"), so they aren't particularly big...they pass and share the ball well. One weakness to be exploited is a definite lack of overall team speed and quickness.

Massey power rating: UConn 86.83
Nebraska 55.78

Bug Eaters?

 

[Icebear]

They have short elephants and tall corn.

 

[huskeynut]

A well coached team. Connie Yori does a very good job. They do play a motion offense similar to us.

Should be close for at least the 1st quarter.

 

[Sonny44]

I wasn't trying to be condescending- it was meant to be funny!

My post was intended to be funny- not condescending. Great program and great fans! Got a chance to spend time inNashville with Jordan Hooper- class all the way!

Of course. My comment was just general.

 

[j66kicker]

-Shepard looks like a very good freshman, strong and tough inside but with little shooting range. In the game I saw, she overpowered her opponent, but conditioning and fitness was an issue. I think she's going to have a difficult time with UConn's uptempo game, as well as Stewie/Morgan in the half court.
78

I saw her a HS tournament last year and have exactly the same impression. I believe she was hurt for a long time in the interim and wouldn't have had much time to work on conditioning. She will be good, though.

 

[meyers7]

It's pretty flat. There's an insurance company in Omaha. Also a billionaire.

Jim was one of the most abused sidekicks in history.

 

[meyers7]

They have short elephants and tall corn.

That's Oklahoma.

 

[winlots]

Johnny crack corn and I don't care!!! Antie Em~~!! So says the great and wonderful OZ~~

BROAD: hey, my friend.....wasn't it Jimmy that cracked the corn? At least it was back in the Appalachians. Happy Thanksgiving whoever cracks it.

 

[reno tony]

Jim was one of the most abused sidekicks in history.

I grew up wanting to be Jim. Awesome guy.

 

[Frodo]

Haven't seem them play. Hard to know what to make of their scores...winning by 47 but against awful competition.
Sagarin SOS 349
Massey SOS 344

that's out of 349

 

[wire chief]

I grew up wanting to be Jim. Awesome guy.

The one episode that remains a vivid picture is Jim on a thick, low branch challenging an adult jaguar a few feet away. Holy Batman!