Nebraska @ WSU - NIT - Wed at 6

[lostshocker]

WSU Stats:

80th in Points per game
52nd in Boards per game
42nd in Assists per game

RPI of 64

2nd in the MVC


I say we stack up nicely.

Uh yeah, this was against MVC competition. Apples and oranges here.

uh nebraska has the talent of an mvc team.

[KC Shox]

WSU Stats:

80th in Points per game
52nd in Boards per game
42nd in Assists per game

RPI of 64

2nd in the MVC


I say we stack up nicely.

Uh yeah, this was against MVC competition. Apples and oranges here.

uh nebraska has the talent of an mvc team.

Really? At least they beat Top 100 teams (they're 7 and 9 by the way), can we say that? Any of us here would love to have wins against Texas, Colorado, TX A&M, USC and OK State wouldn't we?

The HUGE problem with Nebraska is that they have a hard time winning on the road. They are a combined 2 and 10 on road and neutral court games. At home, they are a different monster.

They play very tough defense and their star in Jeter will give us fits. We'll see if you are right.

[lostshocker]

Really? At least they beat Top 100 teams (they're 7 and 9 by the way), can we say that? Any of us here would love to have wins against Texas, Colorado, TX A&M, USC and OK State wouldn't we?

The HUGE problem with Nebraska is that they have a hard time winning on the road. They are a combined 2 and 10 on road and neutral court games. At home, they are a different monster.

They play very tough defense and their star in Jeter will give us fits. We'll see if you are right.

sadler hasnt recruited much more than mid-major talent the entire time he's been at nebraska. if you look at the recruiting board you'll notice that many of the players wsu goes after also have nebraska on their list. the talent of the two teams here is very very similar. and i have also been saying for years that unl would be middle of the pack in the mvc.

[RHshoxfan]

I worry that this team really doesn't want to play in the NIT. Nebraska will come out strong... hope the Shox get pumped up for the game.

This could be the last time those 5 guys ever step on that court. I just can't see those guys not playing harder than ever. Nor can I imagine them letting anyone else not give 100%.

[another shocker]

Really? At least they beat Top 100 teams (they're 7 and 9 by the way), can we say that? Any of us here would love to have wins against Texas, Colorado, TX A&M, USC and OK State wouldn't we?

The HUGE problem with Nebraska is that they have a hard time winning on the road. They are a combined 2 and 10 on road and neutral court games. At home, they are a different monster.

They play very tough defense and their star in Jeter will give us fits. We'll see if you are right.

sadler hasnt recruited much more than mid-major talent the entire time he's been at nebraska. if you look at the recruiting board you'll notice that many of the players wsu goes after also have nebraska on their list. the talent of the two teams here is very very similar. and i have also been saying for years that unl would be middle of the pack in the mvc.

They possibly might be. And if WSU played a Big 12 schedule every single year, they too would get the occasional upset against Texas, Missouri etc

[kstarheel]

I worry that this team really doesn't want to play in the NIT. Nebraska will come out strong... hope the Shox get pumped up for the game.

This could be the last time those 5 guys ever step on that court. I just can't see those guys not playing harder than ever. Nor can I imagine them letting anyone else not give 100%.

I hope you're right... but I thought they'd bring that attitude to the Valley tourney with them as well. But that's in the past... hope they win.

[Aargh]

At the beginning of the season, WSU looked like a potential top 25 team. WSU projected to be the Valley champ with a clear margin over 2nd. It seemed legitimate to make comparisons to the S 16 team.

Then they proceeded to lose every game that mattered. That was the only consistent factor all season.

What looked to be a top half of the bracket seed in the NCAA's ends up in the NIT against a B12 (or 10) team that is normally a bottom 2 or 3 team in that league.

The fact that it's a B12 team and UNL is geographically close and has probably not played WSU in 50 years is likely to get some people out, but the disappointment of the season is going to keep some away.

If I go, I might pass on my season ticket and try for a better seat. The price difference isn't much and I'm confident lower seats will be available.

[shocker3]

At the beginning of the season, WSU looked like a potential top 25 team. WSU projected to be the Valley champ with a clear margin over 2nd. It seemed legitimate to make comparisons to the S 16 team.

Then they proceeded to lose every game that mattered. That was the only consistent factor all season.

What looked to be a top half of the bracket seed in the NCAA's ends up in the NIT against a B12 (or 10) team that is normally a bottom 2 or 3 team in that league.

The fact that it's a B12 team and UNL is geographically close and has probably not played WSU in 50 years is likely to get some people out, but the disappointment of the season is going to keep some away.

If I go, I might pass on my season ticket and try for a better seat. The price difference isn't much and I'm confident lower seats will be available.

It should be a great game to watch. UNL and WSU should be a good match.

I hope there is another 10,000+ crowd in attendance wearing yellow as it is another chance for WSU to show off Koch arena to a national audience (the game is on espn2).

[kcshocker11]

At the beginning of the season, WSU looked like a potential top 25 team. WSU projected to be the Valley champ with a clear margin over 2nd. It seemed legitimate to make comparisons to the S 16 team.

Then they proceeded to lose every game that mattered. That was the only consistent factor all season.

What looked to be a top half of the bracket seed in the NCAA's ends up in the NIT against a B12 (or 10) team that is normally a bottom 2 or 3 team in that league.

The fact that it's a B12 team and UNL is geographically close and has probably not played WSU in 50 years is likely to get some people out, but the disappointment of the season is going to keep some away.

If I go, I might pass on my season ticket and try for a better seat. The price difference isn't much and I'm confident lower seats will be available.

It should be a great game to watch. UNL and WSU should be a good match.

I hope there is another 10,000+ crowd in attendance wearing yellow as it is another chance for WSU to show off Koch arena to a national audience (the game is on espn2).

Well said! :good: :good: :wsu_posters: :goshocks: :posterwu: :posterwsu:

Lov ya Shoxs! 8)

[jocoshock]

This game will tell a lot about the Shox.....

[ISASO]

Season ticket holders should have gotten a 40% discount to buy NIT tickets, but they know their crack addict customers. We just renewed our allotment.

[DwShock]

They'll be a handful. We need a good home crowd. Come on folks--it's a Big 12 opponent, so let's get out there and support the team!

I would love to be there, I attended UNL for a year before transferring to WSU.

But I am NOT going to miss a baseball game against Arizona.

I do have priorities.

Seriously? Support the basketball team. How many Home baseball games are left for the season? (26) Support the basketball team. Shox need to fill the Roundhouse.

[jocoshock]

WSU Stats:

80th in Points per game
52nd in Boards per game
42nd in Assists per game

RPI of 64

2nd in the MVC


I say we stack up nicely.

Uh yeah, this was against MVC competition. Apples and oranges here.

The Huskers defeated Creighton 59-54 in early December.

Read more: http://www.kansas.com/2011/03/13/176...#ixzz1GZkvsPG3

[RoyalShock]

This game is an opportunity to expand the local fan base by making it more affordable for families to buy 3,4 or 5 tickets. But the AD is more interested in getting a couple extra thousand for the budget, I guess.

Nebraska's Ben Walker played at Hutch High and HCC, so there may be a larger-than-usual contingent from Reno Co. coming to the game, probably wearing red.

[ShockRef]

This game is an opportunity to expand the local fan base by making it more affordable for families to buy 3,4 or 5 tickets. But the AD is more interested in getting a couple extra thousand for the budget, I guess.

Nebraska's Ben Walker played at Hutch High and HCC, so there may be a larger-than-usual contingent from Reno Co. coming to the game, probably wearing red.

Royal,
Agreed.

Every time he has an opportunity to score with the current and possible future fan base, he sinks deeper in the mud.

Maybe a letter to the editor that read like this might have an impact...

Hey Tool,
Your team, who was picked to win the league and finished 2nd, lost 4 at home and laid an egg in STL ends up in the NIT.

So what do you do? Charge $25.00 for tickets to a Tournament game where the eventual winner gets to claim they are #69?

Nice. 8)