Omaha (11/11/23)

[CMJ]

On paper, this should be easier than UNI and some of our future opponents.  Hopefully we keep the crowd momentum too and we can celebrate like it's 11/11/1918.

 

[Big Z]

Omaha plays TCU tomorrow Thursday 11/9/2023 at 7pm on ESPN +

Edited November 8, 2023 by Big Z

[CMJ]

Yeah, their only game to this point was a total tune up and you can't really take anything from it.

[Big Z]

I heard there will be a tailgate for this game? 

[Matt from A700]

This is a team we beat by 30 last year. They only scored 45 points. They finished 9-23.

Should be an easy win but hopefully the student turnout carries over. Unfortunately, I will have to miss this game and the UTA game, but I'll have them on the TV.

[untphd]

Espn analytics has us favored 92.1 to 7.9

 

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401581811

[untphd]

2 hours ago, Big Z said:

I heard there will be a tailgate for this game? 

They mentioned that at the game last night.

[Shark84]

I hope we will be able to get some extended playing time for our bench guys to see what they have. I was hoping Morgan would take the next step and be able to give us some minutes against bigger front lines. He sure looks the part. Also, would like to see Moore some. He impressed me in the few minutes he got last year. Not sure what to think about our other JC transfer Terrance Johnson and the freshman Cotton.  They may be projects and need time to develop. Last night looked a lot like last year. We have a set rotation in the first half, but it is only 8 players. I don't think Stone saw the floor in the second half, so we played with 7. Allen was playing great, so Sissoko didn't play in OT. Thought we looked gassed at the end of regulation. I think playing faster on offense is going to require more than 8 in the rotation, but I trust in Hodge! Go Mean Green!

[NT80]

7 hours ago, Shark84 said:

I hope we will be able to get some extended playing time for our bench guys to see what they have. I was hoping Morgan would take the next step and be able to give us some minutes against bigger front lines. He sure looks the part. Also, would like to see Moore some. He impressed me in the few minutes he got last year. Not sure what to think about our other JC transfer Terrance Johnson and the freshman Cotton.  They may be projects and need time to develop. Last night looked a lot like last year. We have a set rotation in the first half, but it is only 8 players. I don't think Stone saw the floor in the second half, so we played with 7. Allen was playing great, so Sissoko didn't play in OT. Thought we looked gassed at the end of regulation. I think playing faster on offense is going to require more than 8 in the rotation, but I trust in Hodge! Go Mean Green!

Agree.  We looked tired at the end of regulation.  Got a couple guys banged up too during the game, taking elbows, or hitting the floor after fouls.  Injuries = subs.  We may need more depth than just 7 guys.

[HoosMeanGreen]

Edwards only played the final 30 seconds of OT…The rotation of 8 through 2 halves dwindled down to 5 in OT. 🤔🤔🤔

[Censored by Laurie]

7 hours ago, HoosMeanGreen said:

Edwards only played the final 30 seconds of OT…The rotation of 8 through 2 halves dwindled down to 5 in OT. 🤔🤔🤔

which is 100% normal. 

[Censored by Laurie]

17 hours ago, Shark84 said:

I hope we will be able to get some extended playing time for our bench guys to see what they have. I was hoping Morgan would take the next step and be able to give us some minutes against bigger front lines. He sure looks the part. Also, would like to see Moore some. He impressed me in the few minutes he got last year. Not sure what to think about our other JC transfer Terrance Johnson and the freshman Cotton.  They may be projects and need time to develop. Last night looked a lot like last year. We have a set rotation in the first half, but it is only 8 players. I don't think Stone saw the floor in the second half, so we played with 7. Allen was playing great, so Sissoko didn't play in OT. Thought we looked gassed at the end of regulation. I think playing faster on offense is going to require more than 8 in the rotation, but I trust in Hodge! Go Mean Green!

I don't mean to just pick on you specifically, but I swear this is already the 4th or 5th time it's happened here this season...his name is Terrance Dixon. it seems like such a small ask to get our players' names right.

to the point, I think we determined that Dixon is a walk-on...he's got some solid measurables (6'8", 235lb)...would be a bonus if he contributes, but probably shouldn't be an expectation. 

Cotton and Moore are the two I'm eager to see more. not holding out much hope for Morgan, though I would be thrilled to be wrong

[HoosMeanGreen]

36 minutes ago, Censored by Laurie said:

which is 100% normal. 

Absolutely!
 

My response was to to the poster that stated we looked tired at the end of regulation - which I agree. I was also agreeing to the statement that we need more depth than 7 guys. 

The poster (NT80) and you are both correct! However, it would be nice to have another trusted player in that situation. Hopefully one develops over the course of the season.

[NT80]

Halftime:  TCU - 43,  Omaha - 33 (ESPN+)

Final:  TCU - 82,  Omaha - 60

Edited November 10, 2023 by NT80

[greenminer]

I am so excited for this team and coach Hodge!

[Big Z]

Omaha is terrible 

[southsideguy]

The University of Nebraska Omaha Little Nibblers come to town to play the Mean Green. 

[Pavlovs Eagle]

We committed ourselves to a dinner party before this game schedule game out.  Sad we'll miss this one.

[NT80]

21 hours ago, Big Z said:

Omaha is terrible 

They looked quick and decent against TCU in the first half.   TCU adjustments wore them down in the second half.  Only a couple of key players we need to key on.  Take them away and we'll cruise.

[Jonnyeagle]

4 hours ago, NT80 said:

They looked quick and decent against TCU in the first half.   TCU adjustments wore them down in the second half.  Only a couple of key players we need to key on.  Take them away and we'll cruise.

Good analysis 

[BleedingGreen]

Omaha , Omaha - the official college basketball team of Peyton Manning.  
 

May the Face Palming begin . 

[Big Z]

21 hours ago, Pavlovs Eagle said:

We committed ourselves to a dinner party before this game schedule game out.  Sad we'll miss this one.

Put that Applebee's dinner on hold!

[UNTLifer]

3 hours ago, BleedingGreen said:

Omaha , Omaha - the official college basketball team of Peyton Manning.  
 

May the Face Palming begin . 

[CMJ]

How's the crowd looking?

[CMJ]

NT 8 -------- Omaha 5

 

15:33 to go

 

Sissoko seems much more comfortable tonight.