A few games into the 2006 season, if you need one thing to gauge the success of this year’s squad. Look to the 11 inning win today on a single from Brandon Buckman against Alabama.

Alamaba’s starting pitcher for the day, Wade LeBlanc is likely the finest pitcher Nebraska will face all season until post-season play rolls around. With Joba Chamberlain on the bench with a sore arm, Nebraska faced the challenge with a near-capacity crowd of 6,200 in the stands on Friday afternoon.

It just may be another fine run to June.