2008 Woodie Awards
Cornhuskers to take on Rebels tonight in NIT second round
Michael McHale
Issue date: 3/24/08 Section: Sports
And the Huskers won at Texas A&M in February, even though freshman guard Cookie Miller went down with a shoulder injury in the middle of the contest. Then the Huskers nearly upset Texas on its home court on March 4 before falling 70-66.
"I think we played well on the road pretty much all year," NU Coach Doc Sadler said.
Nebraska might have to top those performances tonight. A loss to Mississippi would end its season for good.
But now is a better time than ever for a road trip, said junior guard Ade Dagunduro.
"Going into the season, we had a lot of young guys," Dagunduro said. "But now I think we prepare a lot for the road."
Miller, Dagunduro and junior guard Steve Harley highlight the newcomers who see plenty of action on the court. The atmosphere of Division I crowds was a new experience for them a few months ago.
Then again, that was the past.
While many teams clean lockers today, Nebraska plays on. Its history on the road, though rocky, has come and gone. Only a bout for survival remains.
"Despite that we had tough times on the road this year, I think now we're in a situation where our guys are seasoned vets now," Dagunduro said. "So hopefully we can play well with our backs against the wall."
MICHAELMCHALE@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
"I think we played well on the road pretty much all year," NU Coach Doc Sadler said.
Nebraska might have to top those performances tonight. A loss to Mississippi would end its season for good.
But now is a better time than ever for a road trip, said junior guard Ade Dagunduro.
"Going into the season, we had a lot of young guys," Dagunduro said. "But now I think we prepare a lot for the road."
Miller, Dagunduro and junior guard Steve Harley highlight the newcomers who see plenty of action on the court. The atmosphere of Division I crowds was a new experience for them a few months ago.
Then again, that was the past.
While many teams clean lockers today, Nebraska plays on. Its history on the road, though rocky, has come and gone. Only a bout for survival remains.
"Despite that we had tough times on the road this year, I think now we're in a situation where our guys are seasoned vets now," Dagunduro said. "So hopefully we can play well with our backs against the wall."
MICHAELMCHALE@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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