Men's Basketball: Ohio State vs. James Madison 11/12

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Nov 10, 2009 12:57 PM
Bucks get an easy opening night victory vs. Alcorn State, now play James Madison Thurs. before heading up to MSG on Monday night to take on North Carolina. Any thoughts?

I thought the Bucks looked real good last night... of course I'm keeping it in perspective that it was against Alcorn St. who had 6 freshman dressed....
Nov 10, 2009 12:57pm
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Nov 10, 2009 1:44 PM
Hopefully Turner can continue to be a monster on the boards and Diebler can still light it up outside
Nov 10, 2009 1:44pm
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Nov 10, 2009 2:08 PM
I'd like to see Big Z have a better game, he'll come in handy once the games get a little tougher until Lauderdale returns.
Nov 10, 2009 2:08pm
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Nov 10, 2009 7:16 PM
It was nice to see some other guys get minutes last night... Walter Offut is finally healthy, and seeing Lighty on the floor with Buford and Diebler and Hill could be scary....
Nov 10, 2009 7:16pm
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Nov 10, 2009 7:24 PM
I would like to see if Jon Diebler can continue his hot shooting before the trip to MSG next Thursday and Friday. There is no doubt they'll face tougher defenses in New York than Alcorn State and James Madison, so it'll be nice if he can get some more confidence before North Carolina.
Nov 10, 2009 7:24pm
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Nov 10, 2009 10:47 PM
yeah, it'll be interesting to see how Carolina defends the Buckeyes; stay in zone and hope the Bucks are cold or play tough man-to-man with a lot of pressure
Nov 10, 2009 10:47pm
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Nov 10, 2009 11:51 PM
UNC never plays zone. Roy Williams is all about pressure man-to-man to create to's and take advantage of the "GO GO Carolina" offense...
Nov 10, 2009 11:51pm
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Nov 11, 2009 12:30 AM
You would think JMU might give them a little better look compared to Alcorn St. They do play in the Colonial along with George Mason and Virginia Comm. I'm not saying Ohio State won't flatten them, but hopefully it will be a better game.
Nov 11, 2009 12:30am
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Nov 11, 2009 9:08 AM
Hopefully Diebler finally breaks through this year. He's been decent, but he hasn't even come close to expectations. I figured that he'd struggle athletically at times, but his shooting ability over the past few years that really surprises me.
Nov 11, 2009 9:08am
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Nov 11, 2009 9:23 AM
jordo212000 wrote: Hopefully Diebler finally breaks through this year. He's been decent, but he hasn't even come close to expectations. I figured that he'd struggle athletically at times, but his shooting ability over the past few years that really surprises me.
He's currently leading the NCAA in scoring according to ESPN. ;)

Last year he shot 42% from three, so that's pretty good. He's not the scorer he was in high school, but he's a pretty good shooter.
Nov 11, 2009 9:23am
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Nov 11, 2009 10:53 AM
yeah, hopefully James Madison is a step up in the competition.

I hope the Bucks can handle the pressure and steal a big one early on in the year.
Nov 11, 2009 10:53am
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Nov 11, 2009 1:10 PM
James Madison will certainly be better than Alcorn, but OSU should roll. I'd love to see Turner put up 30 against James Madison to kind of boost his stats in a way.
Nov 11, 2009 1:10pm
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Nov 11, 2009 1:23 PM
they looked really athletic against Alcorn. I think the new guys will find their place with time.
Nov 11, 2009 1:23pm
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Nov 11, 2009 1:49 PM
I'm really excited to see how Walter Offutt is going to fit in this year. I think he is going to surprise a lot of people.
Nov 11, 2009 1:49pm
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Nov 11, 2009 1:54 PM
He certainly looked sharp the other night.
Nov 11, 2009 1:54pm
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Nov 11, 2009 2:13 PM
I really liked seeing Simmons getting a chance to play the wing. He and Offut are going to be critical coming off the bench, providing some instant O. A little too much standing around occasionally on the offensive end especially by Buford, if he can move w/o the ball and get open, with ET driving and kicking Buford and Diebler should both be around 15-20 point scorers a night.

It will be interesting though to see how we hit the defensive glass and what we do in the paint against those tree's from UNC.
Nov 11, 2009 2:13pm
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Nov 11, 2009 2:39 PM
I think that may tell the tale.
Nov 11, 2009 2:39pm
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Nov 12, 2009 7:20 AM
Honestly this team is good...but I am hoping Turner doesn't have to great of a year I want him back to lead the freakish team that's coming in next year...He would be like the Ron Lewis....
Nov 12, 2009 7:20am
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Nov 12, 2009 10:48 AM
What year was it that James Madison beat the Buckeyes in the tourney?
Nov 12, 2009 10:48am
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Nov 12, 2009 11:14 AM
are you sure that happened?
Nov 12, 2009 11:14am
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Nov 12, 2009 11:41 AM
I want to see if they keep their Turnovers down again this game. That is what will allow them to beat UNC and that is what killed them all last year. If the don't turn the ball over they will always be tough.
Nov 12, 2009 11:41am
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Nov 12, 2009 12:01 PM
Lauderdale has been cleared to play.
Nov 12, 2009 12:01pm
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Nov 12, 2009 12:12 PM
darbypitcher22 wrote: are you sure that happened?
I could have sworn they lost to them in the tourney. I am getting older so the memory isn't as good as I once thought it was.
Nov 12, 2009 12:12pm
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Nov 12, 2009 2:22 PM
OSU lost to James Madison in 1982. This according to 97.1 The Fan.
Nov 12, 2009 2:22pm
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Nov 12, 2009 2:24 PM
Going to be under the head for the first time at a men's bball game, pretty excited....Trying to figure out a freehuddle shout out. Go Bucks!
Nov 12, 2009 2:24pm