Nebraska defeated Butler 80-76 on Wednesday night before a charged-up crowd of 10,103 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. When I say charged-up, I mean it was memorable, rowdy and even a bit inspirational, right down to Tim Miles thanking the crowd on the P.A. system and shouting "Go Big Red" after the final gun.
Wonder what senior walk-on Johnny Trueblood would say to anyone who thought maybe Nebraska should turn down an NIT bid because Miles is likely coaching his final games before being let go by Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos.
Trueblood's line: 6 points, seven rebounds and five assists.