Husker Extra live chat: Steven M. Sipple, 1/30/17

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@PTHUSKER: I think it's possible we'll see him play Thursday night against Michigan State.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:15:52 PM
Tai Webster big ten player of the year?
Or at least first team?

by Czech days 1/30/2017 8:17:32 PM
@Czechdays: I think player of year is a stretch. But I could see first-team All-Big Ten. I am somewhat concerned about his foot/ankle issue. He twisted it late in Sunday's game.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:19:32 PM
Do we have a shot at getting Brendan Radley-Hiles? I don't think he's committed to any team and we appear to be the crystal ball favorite on 247.

by Colby 1/30/2017 8:19:35 PM
@Colby: Great chance of getting him for obvious reasons -- Calabasas kid.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:19:52 PM
The NCAA may go to 10 full time asst coaches for football and an early signing period around Dec 15th. Do you like both ideas

by Steve 1/30/2017 8:19:57 PM
@Steve: I like the 10th assistant plan for reasons that Mike Riley has mentioned -- mostly having to do with teacher/student ratio. I have some reservations about a mid-December signing date.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:21:41 PM
Do you think J. Calvin, has second thoughts with McQuitty and Lindsey more than likely in the fold. Those two will probably be in the game plan next fall, maybe not as much room for JC..

by TO 1/30/2017 8:21:44 PM
@TO: That shouldn't be an issue because Nebraska really needs three of those newcomers to play immediately. There aren't many programs that could offer the type of situation playing time-wise that Nebraska is offering receivers in this class. Keep in mind, the Husker have only seven scholarship receivers, including McQuitty and Keyshawn Jr -- who enrolled early and will participate in spring drills.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:24:15 PM
Any hope for CA player, Thompson, on Wed?

by Tiger 1/30/2017 8:24:33 PM
@Tiger: You're talking about Bryan Thompson. Yes, Nebraska absolutely remains in the running.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:26:00 PM
Regarding the earlier question about Tai Webster being a possible Big Ten POY candidate. Yes, "candidate" is OK. But I think you would give the nod to Caleb Swanigan at this moment.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:26:46 PM
I talked to a person close to the program recently who worked with Riley at Oregon State. He said words can't quantify how much better the facilities and resources are here at Nebraska. Have you ever had an in depth conversation regarding that with Riley?

by Steve 1/30/2017 8:27:01 PM
@Steve: I haven't, but I think that would be an interesting conversation. That said, I think Mike would choose his words carefully and avoid placing Oregon State in a negative light. He is extremely classy, and retains high regard for Oregon State.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:28:05 PM
As often as I have belittled Tim Miles' program and his coaching acumen, no question yesterday's tremendously surprising win was a result of extremely impressive effort by every athlete on the team and superb coaching gameplan preparation (thank you, Kenya Hunter) and pre- and in-game leadership (thank you Tim Miles and staff). Also the continuing sellout of PBA for a multiple season program striving to be mediocre and the fans willing NU to this unlikely victory is unmatched (I submit) by any other NCAA Division I team. May our richly deserved riches gain continuance rather than the predictably usual NU BB transience.

by Newport Red 1/30/2017 8:28:16 PM
@NewportRed: I think you made a good statement somewhere in there.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:31:01 PM
Does the negativity of so many Husker football fans wear you down (like it does me)

by TMats 1/30/2017 8:31:08 PM
@TMats: I'm a Cleveland Cavaliers fan. I find myself cursing at Cleveland columnists for their misguided opinions. I find myself yelling at the television. In other words, I understand that "negativity" stems from passion. My love for the Cavs helps me understand why fans curse at me. It's all very natural.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:33:00 PM
An earlier comment said comparing Riley to Harbaugh and Meyer was laughable... All three have not been to the Big 10 Championship the last two years. If anything you could argue Riley did more with less this year. In fact, Mich hasnt been to a big 10 championship EVER and Ohio state only twice in 6 years (they are 1-1). Chill out Riley haters

by Carl 1/30/2017 8:33:40 PM
My favorite under talked about recruit is Ward. Hearing great things about him. Who is yours?

by Carl 1/30/2017 8:34:03 PM
@Carl: I think Avery Roberts gets lost in the discussion because he verbally committed so long ago and plays on the defensive side. I think he may be the best player in the class.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:35:05 PM
Mr. S: Glad to see NU hitting on all cylinders against Purdue. I think Miles is a good coach, but I've thought that about other NU B-ball coaches who couldn't get the program on the right track. If NU doesn't make the final 64 this year and next, is Miles latest to be pushed out?

by Steve UofN 1964 1/30/2017 8:35:10 PM
@SteveUofN1964: I think he will be under some pressure to make it next year. I think he would expect that sort of pressure.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:36:09 PM
Mr. S: Today's Washington Post had a fascinating article about the Rival.com top 100 football recruits of 10 years ago and what happened to them. One of the 100 was Nils Paul, who's had a decent pro career. So many left high school with dreams of the pros and didn't make it. Some, like Hernandez of the Pats, ended up in prison. And, or course, there were a few tragedies along the way. Interesting that only one of the 100 recruits - Paul - went to NU.

by Steve UofN 1964 1/30/2017 8:37:15 PM
@SteveUofN1964: Thanks for pointing out that article. I will check it out.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:38:05 PM
O.K. Sip, do you see NU BB finishing .500 or above in the B1G? What do you rate their percentage as qualifying for the NCAA tournament?

by Newport Red 1/30/2017 8:38:15 PM
@NewportRed: I think 9-9 seems very feasible. Under that scenario, Nebraska's only hope of reaching the Big Dance would be winning the Big Ten Tournament.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:39:47 PM
I would guess Jamire still has his family in his ear about staying closer to home.

by Tone 1/30/2017 8:39:49 PM
@Tone: I think you are right-on.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:40:04 PM
Sip...nice pick-up at TE yesterday. BUT it seems we are filling that spot with mostly "receiving" players vs the "grinder" who is more of another OL...good or not?

by Huskerwi 1/30/2017 8:40:10 PM
@Huskerwi: I think David Engelhaupt fits the role of grinder along with Connor Ketter.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:41:37 PM
Saw a comment that Barnett could be moved over to defense... do you think that is real? We did that with Baker and I felt that was a mistake. You could even argue that Freedom should be our TE this year but he also was flipped.

by Carl 1/30/2017 8:41:57 PM
@Carl: I haven't heard anything about Barnett moving to defense. He does fit the profile of a nose in a 3-4. Fits it to a "T" really. I think Freedom's move to defense has worked out OK.

by Steven M. Sipple 1/30/2017 8:43:49 PM

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