Husker Extra live chat: Chris Basnett, 1.11.17

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3rd & 7 37yd

Would really like to see tOSU at 1-4 if possible. Not sure I like NU facing Motta with a complete "backs against the wall" approach.

by Trashman 1/11/2017 7:55:43 PM
@Trashman: Yeah that's a really scary game, I think. You're either looking at a desperate team that's winless in the conference, or a confident team coming off a win against a really quality opponent.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 7:57:03 PM
Wow. Morrow is out now? That's a huge blow. Was this lingering from last year? New injury? A consistent stress fracture that can't seem to heal?

by Trashman 1/11/2017 8:01:45 PM
@Trashman: Not sure on how or why it happened, but foot injuries are so delicate. We'll find out more tonight on Tim Miles' radio show and tomorrow at media availability, I would imagine.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:02:36 PM
Morrow being out, stretch the rotation or is it big trouble?

by JC79 1/11/2017 8:02:44 PM
Think Nebraska starts seeing a lot more zone defenses. Make them prove they can shoot and rebound. Also would cut off driving lanes for Tai and Glynn.

by JC79 1/11/2017 8:02:46 PM
@JC79: Don't know if it's "big" trouble, but it hurts. Morrow obviously did so much for the Huskers when it came to defense and rebounding. You don't just replace someone like that.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:03:24 PM
After seeing what the foul trouble of Morrow did to NU, his injury is huge. Tshimanga struggles to stay out of trouble himself. McVeigh (or Horne) is a liability on defense. Jacobsen may get forced down low a lot more which will hurt his activity level. Pretty big change in schemes coming. Kind of tough to see a victory coming this weekend.

by Trashman 1/11/2017 8:03:37 PM
@Trashman: Yeah it will be interesting to see how Nebraska tries to play. I wonder if we see more zone defense to protect the younger guys/weaker defenders who are going to have to play.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:04:44 PM
Don't sleep on Ankenten coming in next year and doing some damage.

by JC79 1/11/2017 8:04:47 PM
@JC79: He'll help. Sounds like he's a really good shooter, and getting him into a college weight lifting program will help a ton. I bet he gets plenty of opportunities next year.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:05:24 PM
So do I cry myself to sleep tonight over Ed's injury or wait to see how the staff and team attempts to fill the hole?

by MK 1/11/2017 8:05:26 PM
@MK: Ha, that's a good question. It stings, for sure. But we have to wait and see how things play out. As Nebraska has already shown this year, I don't think we can rule anything out.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:06:28 PM
Hey, Clint n Chris. Also, IF IF IF Nebraska escapes these next 4 with a 3-1 record what should my expectations be, even w/o Morrow? Also, Jordy, Horne, or Roby taking over STARTING spot?

by Sam 1/11/2017 8:06:35 PM
@Sam: IF IF IF is a perfect way of putting it. If NU can find away to win 3 of the next 4, I think we can seriously start talking about NCAA Tournament chances. But obviously that's a long way off. If I had to guess, Roby or Jack McVeigh gets the starting spot. McVeigh is a liability on defense, but he at least has some experience.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:08:01 PM
Not sure I completely agree on the crowd stuff. It's no secret Nebrasketball fans can get discouraged relatively quickly (let's face it, for good reasons lol). But by what I gathered from attendees....it was "ok" at minimum. NW hit some big shots, when needed, especially Law. They Seemed to get more of the loose balls/long rebounds. Sometimes an opponent comes in and shuts momentum gathering moments at opportune times. At least, that's what that game felt like. Fans kept getting on the cusp but then forced back down.

by Trashman 1/11/2017 8:08:04 PM
@Trashman: You're right on. Northwestern hit a ton of huge shots, and those threes will deflate any crowd. They seemed to have a real good sense for when they needed to hit a shot or get make a big play.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:09:16 PM
Nebraska has 2 games left on its schedule against opponents with an RPI over 76 (Iowa being one and will go down), if nebraska gets out 11-7 what should we expect? 2 seed in NIT, play in tourney game?

by Sam 1/11/2017 8:09:27 PM
@Sam: 11-7 in the conference gets you to 17-13, which is probably an NIT team. Now, if they win a couple games in the conference tourney, things change. But I would expect this team is in the postseason one way or another, barring a complete meltdown.

by Chris Basnett 1/11/2017 8:10:30 PM

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