Post-game press conference notes

[lou v]

Nebraska coach Tim Miles

First of all, we know Northwestern's staff really well...and those guys have done a great job assembling a good team that fits well together...this is an excellent team, a really hard to beat team...these guys are lucky (coaches) are here...I think the story of the game was Dererk Pardon. We couldn't get him under control...That's twice he's got us....Young kids (centers) had a tough night.

On NU assembling its team: Parts have to fit so sum of those parts make a great whole...they have a floor general in McIntosh...got a couple wings that can shoot...(Pardon) is really a strong player...even without Falzon, who would be a nice pick and pop guy for them...it's a nice mix of guys.

Getting it close: We'd get it to 4 and then miss a 1-on-1 or miss a layup...margin is slim...1-for-7 at rim in first half, no transition points in the last 12 minutes.

Against Lindsey: We just paid attention to him. We did a good job on Law for a long time... We did a good job on both of those guys, even though Vic got us for 20. You gotta treat them like Peter Jok.

Pardon: He likes us...We're going to wear black next time because we know he likes red...He's a true center...kept matchup with Jacobson...he really hurt us on the offensive glass.

NU's wings defensively: They're long guys...Sanjay and Pardon can help at the rim...we were a little better tonight...they're length (bothers us) and

Quote of the night: "These guys are a tournament team....they're a good tournament team."

Late 16-1 run and crowd's role: It's amazing the difference since the beginning of my tenure...student body calling me all kinds of new names I didn't know existed...

 

[scru]

I really like Miles' style. Love the comment about wearing black. Funny!

 

[lou v]

Chris Collins

Just really workmanlike win for us tonight. Nebraska makes you do that...They're so well schooled defensively...Two guards are relentless with pressure on you with Webster and Watson...What can you say about Dererk Pardon? He was fantastic. I gotta figure out a way to have every team wear red...Wasn't his best on Sunday vs. Ohio State...To come back with this performance...is just incredible...Law made some big plays, 3 in transition...Scottie wasn't moving great - had back spasms vs. Ohio State...Isiah Brown came up with 9 points to get us into halftime with the lead...Two win five straight league games hasn't been done since 1966...they wanted to do something that hasn't been done here.

NU crowd tonight: It's awesome...We just had to win...If you build it, they will come...we just wanted to put a product on the floor that people would be excited about...we play so hard...when they get to the locker room every night, they have nothing left...we're not going to look great every night...six more home games this year.

Brown sparking the offense: He was going so fast (before)...leading scorer ever in the city of Seattle...learning when to pull back, getting better defensively...did a great job breaking people down, making plays and shots when we needed him.

What did Pardon do so well? (Pardon most rebounds since 1966) Eschmeyer didn't get 22? I'll have to text him...12 rebounds at half...he's relentless on the glass. He's got a knack for the ball...16 defensive rebounds vs. Nebraska, one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the league.

On Indiana fans coming into W-R: We'll have fans too...They put pressure on you, Blackmon can score 40, Bryant is one of the most talented big men in the league...they're athletic, quick, skilled.

Nebraska missing shots: McVeigh had two wide-open 3s in the corner and he missed them...somebody always says it's a make or miss league...if McVeigh makes his and we miss ours, we could be standing here having lost the game...Nebraska is a good team...lost two buzzer beaters.

.7 left holding the ball: We were already in halftime mode...it was our ball to start the second half.

"We have a feisty team. We have blue-collar guys. We compete, we battle. We're not going to be pretty all the time."

 

[mikewebb68]

Nebraska coach Tim Miles

First of all, we know Northwestern's staff really well...and those guys have done a great job assembling a good team that fits well together...this is an excellent team, a really hard to beat team...these guys are lucky (coaches) are here...I think the story of the game was Dererk Pardon. We couldn't get him under control...That's twice he's got us....Young kids (centers) had a tough night.

On NU assembling its team: Parts have to fit so sum of those parts make a great whole...they have a floor general in McIntosh...got a couple wings that can shoot...(Pardon) is really a strong player...even without Falzon, who would be a nice pick and pop guy for them...it's a nice mix of guys.

Getting it close: We'd get it to 4 and then miss a 1-on-1 or miss a layup...margin is slim...1-for-7 at rim in first half, no transition points in the last 12 minutes.

Against Lindsey: We just paid attention to him. We did a good job on Law for a long time... We did a good job on both of those guys, even though Vic got us for 20. You gotta treat them like Peter Jok.

Pardon: He likes us...We're going to wear black next time because we know he likes red...He's a true center...kept matchup with Jacobson...he really hurt us on the offensive glass.

NU's wings defensively: They're long guys...Sanjay and Pardon can help at the rim...we were a little better tonight...they're length (bothers us) and

Quote of the night: "These guys are a tournament team....they're a good tournament team."

Late 16-1 run and crowd's role: It's amazing the difference since the beginning of my tenure...student body calling me all kinds of new names I didn't know existed...

I really don't understand his strategy-- take Law and Lindsey out of the game so that the guy (Pardon) who has owned you can own you some more?

 

[lou v]

Vic Law

Alley oop: His eyes lit up...it was a perfect pass.

Brown: Isiah helped us a lot tonight...What he brings offensively and the energy he brings.

Our goal is just to be different. This is a different Northwestern team, a new Northwestern.

On the crowd: "Come on now. Could you hear anything after that dunk?" Now in the gym, it's all purple. We have a true home-court advantage. We don't have 20K in the stands, but they're right on top of you.

Second half: Make up his mind to be more aggressive...take shots with confidence...put pressure on Webster, became he was putting pressure on me.

On Pardon: I don't know what it is about Nebraska, but he always plays well.

 

[lou v]

Dererk Pardon

What is it about Nebraska: I have no clue. It's just a coincidence.

After struggling vs. Ohio State: Just tried to stay confident.

Nebraska without Morrow: We knew we had big advantage inside. It's what we focused on in prep.

16-1 run: We knew we had to step on their throats.

MVP chants: It just feels great. You're on a high. You just gotta ride that.

22: Personal record for rebounds in a game.

 

[lou v]

Isiah Brown

On season: It's just a learning process...there's gonna be ups and downs.

Sparking the offense: When I come in, I just try to be aggressive and make plays, be confident and try to do that.

Personal observation: This is the first time I've heard Brown in a press conference, and he's surprisingly soft-spoken. Even with the microphone, you can barely hear him, which is why I don't have many notes. Obviously, he has a much different personality on the court. He certainly plays LOUD.

 

[willycat]

Chris Collins Chris, Indians wears red!

Just really workmanlike win for us tonight. Nebraska makes you do that...They're so well schooled defensively...Two guards are relentless with pressure on you with Webster and Watson...What can you say about Dererk Pardon? He was fantastic. I gotta figure out a way to have every team wear red...Wasn't his best on Sunday vs. Ohio State...To come back with this performance...is just incredible...Law made some big plays, 3 in transition...Scottie wasn't moving great - had back spasms vs. Ohio State...Isiah Brown came up with 9 points to get us into halftime with the lead...Two win five straight league games hasn't been done since 1966...they wanted to do something that hasn't been done here.

NU crowd tonight: It's awesome...We just had to win...If you build it, they will come...we just wanted to put a product on the floor that people would be excited about...we play so hard...when they get to the locker room every night, they have nothing left...we're not going to look great every night...six more home games this year.

Brown sparking the offense: He was going so fast (before)...leading scorer ever in the city of Seattle...learning when to pull back, getting better defensively...did a great job breaking people down, making plays and shots when we needed him.

What did Pardon do so well? (Pardon most rebounds since 1966) Eschmeyer didn't get 22? I'll have to text him...12 rebounds at half...he's relentless on the glass. He's got a knack for the ball...16 defensive rebounds vs. Nebraska, one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the league.

On Indiana fans coming into W-R: We'll have fans too...They put pressure on you, Blackmon can score 40, Bryant is one of the most talented big men in the league...they're athletic, quick, skilled.

Nebraska missing shots: McVeigh had two wide-open 3s in the corner and he missed them...somebody always says it's a make or miss league...if McVeigh makes his and we miss ours, we could be standing here having lost the game...Nebraska is a good team...lost two buzzer beaters.

.7 left holding the ball: We were already in halftime mode...it was our ball to start the second half.

"We have a feisty team. We have blue-collar guys. We compete, we battle. We're not going to be pretty all the time."

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Brown has lots of potential! Love his speed!

 

[loyolacat]

I really like Miles' style. Love the comment about wearing black. Funny!

Its always easier to like someone after ya beat em....but I like Tim Miles and I think if Nebraska is smart they hang on to him

 

[Alan Smithee]

I enjoyed Miles' reactions to the extra play at the end of the first half:

Upset that they restored time to the half

Upset that we were awarded the ball (yes, we blocked the shot but the shooter touched it last, hence the ball's trajectory)

Sheepish and appreciative that we didn't try to score on the extra play.

 

[willycat]

I enjoyed Miles' reactions to the extra play at the end of the first half:

Upset that they restored time to the half

Upset that we were awarded the ball (yes, we blocked the shot but the shooter touched it last, hence the ball's trajectory)

Sheepish and appreciative that we didn't try to score on the extra play.

After all of his complaining/ stalling they added, what, one second.