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Post by vergyltantor on Nov 12, 2021 16:12:03 GMT -5
In 2017 Kentucky was the higher seed at 4 vs 5, had a higher RPI of 3 vs 6, and had home court in the Lexington Regional. That being said, I remember looking at the bracket that year and thinking that it was the easiest bracket in the tournament, even before Colorado knocked off the #12 seed Baylor. In the end, Nebraska had to play 2 SEC teams in Kentucky and Florida and a Penn State team that Nebraska had swept in their only other meeting on their way to the championship.
Very well. I've removed the reference to Kentucky v Nebraska. You might have been right, the committee agreed with your original point.
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Post by oldmanred on Nov 12, 2021 17:30:31 GMT -5
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Post by photos1 on Nov 12, 2021 17:58:27 GMT -5
I've probably gotten the year wrong. 2018 maybe? It's not the main point of my post, so I'll admit an error on that detail. In 2017 Kentucky was the higher seed at 4 vs 5, had a higher RPI of 3 vs 6, and had home court in the Lexington Regional.
That being said, I remember looking at the bracket that year and thinking that it was the easiest bracket in the tournament, even before Colorado knocked off the #12 seed Baylor. In the end, Nebraska had to play 2 SEC teams in Kentucky and Florida and a Penn State team that Nebraska had swept in their only other meeting on their way to the championship.
Factually correct, but not really. Nebraska played on the road in the Kentucky regional and won in 4. . .and then played.number one-seed and top-ranked Penn State in the semis and Florida, who beat Stanford in the semis, in the championship match. The Penn State and Stanford quads were much weaker than the other two. Nebraska made it to the final four in KC as the only team who had to win on the road to get to KC. I was in KC for 3 days prior to the the semis and I don’t think anyone outside some of the Nebraska media thought Nebraska had a chance against #1 Penn State and considered the early season sweep by Nebraska in State College as anything but a fluke. In KC, Penn State just wasn’t ready to walk into the Sprint Center and see a sea of red-Rose complained about it after the match (see post match presser) And Stanford got pounded in the first two games before coming back but losing in five to Florida. A great final four.
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Post by photos1 on Nov 12, 2021 18:00:32 GMT -5
In 2017 Kentucky was the higher seed at 4 vs 5, had a higher RPI of 3 vs 6, and had home court in the Lexington Regional.
That being said, I remember looking at the bracket that year and thinking that it was the easiest bracket in the tournament, even before Colorado knocked off the #12 seed Baylor. In the end, Nebraska had to play 2 SEC teams in Kentucky and Florida and a Penn State team that Nebraska had swept in their only other meeting on their way to the championship.
Factually correct, but not really. Nebraska played on the road in the Kentucky regional and won in 4. . .and then played.number one-seed and top-ranked Penn State in the semis and Florida, who beat Stanford in the semis, in the championship match. The Penn State and Stanford quads were much weaker than the other two. Nebraska made it to the final four in KC as the only team who had to win on the road to get to KC. I was in KC for 3 days prior to the the semis and I don’t think anyone outside some of the Nebraska media thought Nebraska had a chance against #1 Penn State and considered the early season sweep by Nebraska in State College as a fluke. In KC, Penn State just wasn’t ready to walk into the Sprint Center and see a sea of red-Rose complained about it after the match (see post match presser) And Stanford got pounded in the first two games before coming back but losing in five to Florida. A great final four.
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Post by tedheise on Nov 13, 2021 10:47:44 GMT -5
Anyone know when the start time will be decided for the Nebraska-Purdue match in West Lafayette on November 27?
I have tickets, but my wife and I are visiting kids in Maine for Thanksgiving. We will be landing at IND around 5:00 pm that day, and can probably make the match if it starts 7:00 pm or later. Otherwise, I'll think about giving away the tix.
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Post by coachk2 on Nov 13, 2021 11:09:32 GMT -5
Anyone know when the start time will be decided for the Nebraska-Purdue match in West Lafayette on November 27?
I have tickets, but my wife and I are visiting kids in Maine for Thanksgiving. We will be landing at IND around 5:00 pm that day, and can probably make the match if it starts 7:00 pm or later. Otherwise, I'll think about giving away the tix.
My prediction is 7 pm ET with the Old Oaken Bucket 🪣 game at noon ET (still TBD on schedule). 👍 Can’t imagine they will move it up with the stadium full of 🏈 fans. If football moves to 3 pm ET (unlikely) it could move back.
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Post by volleyaudience on Nov 13, 2021 14:28:56 GMT -5
Any chance Whit has sisters who hit hard?
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Post by HOLIDAY on Nov 13, 2021 14:43:02 GMT -5
Anyone know when the start time will be decided for the Nebraska-Purdue match in West Lafayette on November 27?
I have tickets, but my wife and I are visiting kids in Maine for Thanksgiving. We will be landing at IND around 5:00 pm that day, and can probably make the match if it starts 7:00 pm or later. Otherwise, I'll think about giving away the tix.
What area of Maine do they live in? Maine is a beautiful state
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Post by tedheise on Nov 13, 2021 15:47:22 GMT -5
Anyone know when the start time will be decided for the Nebraska-Purdue match in West Lafayette on November 27?
I have tickets, but my wife and I are visiting kids in Maine for Thanksgiving. We will be landing at IND around 5:00 pm that day, and can probably make the match if it starts 7:00 pm or later. Otherwise, I'll think about giving away the tix.
What area of Maine do they live in? Maine is a beautiful state Scarborough -- just south of Portland, and not far from the coast.
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Post by HOLIDAY on Nov 13, 2021 15:49:44 GMT -5
What area of Maine do they live in? Maine is a beautiful state Scarborough -- just south of Portland, and not far from the coast. I stayed in Ogunquit years ago, beautiful area
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Post by rjaege on Nov 15, 2021 7:24:37 GMT -5
Probably a bad idea sending this, but hopefully this may start some meaningful thought/discussion, not just name calling and anger.
I think the kneeling/standup episode at the Maryland game affected NE's play the last 2 games. The NE players, or at least some, were visibly upset when it happened. They apologized to Maryland players after the match. Coach Cook chided the fans in his radio post game.
I wonder if UNL got push back on this, as Chancelor Green was included in the IN pregame, and spoke in part about all of UNL Veterans Day activities. Maybe that had nothing to do with the MD sitdown/standup episode,I dont know.
I accept that the kneeling players meant no disrespect. I also know some feel that it is disrespectful. The kneeling is intended to bring attention and action on social justice issues. Some feel it is throwing shade on the USA as being a bad country. In my sphere Vets express this most strongly.
I do not know what was shouted. News reports said "stand up" nothing more. If so it seems we have difference of opinion on actions not underlying values, again IMO. Either side making denigrating comments is wrong IMO. That does not lend itself to taking responsive action, only deepens the divide, creates calcitrance.
Back to my point on NE volleyball,I suspect the MD kneeling/stand up episode effected NE's play vs MD & IN. The players live in a University community with a lot of attention placed on social justice issues. Push back against those kneeling exposed something in their fan base they did not expect or understand. I suggest both sides try to understand the others viewpoint, and NOT assume the other side has evil intent. I do not feel that is the case. Those yelling stand up are not anti social justice. A difference of opinion on how to support and achieve it.
With respect to volleyball, I hope the team can put this behind them and finish the season on a high note.
Also note with NIL players have a new platform to promote social justice issues. Maybe they always did, but NIL may provide them with training and more opportunity in that regard. Possibly a non-controversial opportunity.
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Post by itsallaboutme on Nov 15, 2021 7:47:56 GMT -5
"I do not know what was shouted. News reports said "stand up" nothing more." Actually, some news sources posted what was clearly heard from where I was sitting. It included "you're trash", it was loud and nasty.
FYI - When you purchase a ticket you also have signed a contract related to the treatment of student athletes. This was not like simply booing... it was ugly and intimidating. (BTW- Chancelor Green was sitting in the same section.).
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Post by mervinswerved on Nov 15, 2021 8:03:59 GMT -5
Certainly a great look for recruiting!
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Post by knapplc on Nov 15, 2021 8:10:34 GMT -5
Certainly a great look for recruiting! Racists continue to inhabit every state and fan base in America. Every POC knows they run the risk of experiencing racism on every campus. Nebraska is not unique to that. I get that some people would like this to be an issue for Nebraska recruiting. We've had plenty of POC on the team despite those ill-wishes. People don't give these players the respect they deserve. They know what they're getting into, whether that's in Lincoln, Austin, Palo Alto or Seattle.
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Post by gibbyb1 on Nov 15, 2021 8:12:20 GMT -5
Certainly a great look for recruiting! I think it’s pretty important to recognize this was one idiot, not a crowd, a state or a university. I think the coach and players response to it says what they are about as a program. This can and does happen EVERYWHERE. This was as isolated an incident as there could be.
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