se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 21, 2010 10:16am
Tonight 8:30pm on the BTN.
Thoughts??
Thoughts??
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Dec 21, 2010 10:31am
hopefully the kid from waterford doesn't get posterized again. though if history is any indication he'll be fouled out by halftime.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Dec 21, 2010 10:40am
Ohio State by 30.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 21, 2010 11:09am
Bucks by 25 or so.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 21, 2010 11:22am
I can't wait for the BT season to get here...Buckeyes by at least 25
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Dec 21, 2010 11:26am
You don't have to wait too long...since it begins in about two weeks.
On the other hand I am not going to wish away ANY time this season, and thoroughly enjoy each and every opportunity to watch this team play -- regardless of the competition.
On the other hand I am not going to wish away ANY time this season, and thoroughly enjoy each and every opportunity to watch this team play -- regardless of the competition.
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Dec 21, 2010 11:41am
Another stern test for the Buckeyes.I don't know why Matta loaded the schedule like this.
Writerbuckeye
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Dec 21, 2010 11:55am
Prescott;609121 wrote:Another stern test for the Buckeyes.I don't know why Matta loaded the schedule like this.
Outside of a very few schools, you can ask the same question of just about any major college basketball program.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Dec 21, 2010 12:03pm
Prescott;609121 wrote:I don't know why Matta loaded the schedule like this.
Revenue
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Dec 21, 2010 12:22pm
There's also that "magic" number of wins the NCAA looks for when considering the tournament. It may not officially be 20, but everyone knows you've got to be right there or above. Especially if your strength of schedule and RPI aren't terrific. Even then, you might not get in.
If a team knows it's going to be playing a really tough conference schedule and may only break even, they have to pick up extra wins, someplace.
I'd like to see the NCAA come up with a formula that wouldn't penalize teams for taking more risks in scheduling.
If a team knows it's going to be playing a really tough conference schedule and may only break even, they have to pick up extra wins, someplace.
I'd like to see the NCAA come up with a formula that wouldn't penalize teams for taking more risks in scheduling.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 21, 2010 12:38pm
I'm going out on a limb and picking Ohio State...BY MURDER.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Dec 21, 2010 12:53pm
The W is hardly in question, my only concern is that they come hungry and focused at tip time, not a given this time of year with the rest of the student body 10 days off campus.
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Prescott
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Dec 21, 2010 1:48pm
For whom. The Schott will be a morgue tonight.Revenue
se-alum
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Dec 21, 2010 2:04pm
Also, not many schools actually schedule the big games, as they usually just play out that way in various tournaments they play early in the year.Writerbuckeye;609136 wrote:Outside of a very few schools, you can ask the same question of just about any major college basketball program.
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Prescott
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Dec 21, 2010 2:17pm
They are all to blame.Outside of a very few schools, you can ask the same question of just about any major college basketball program.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 21, 2010 2:20pm
se-alum;609260 wrote:Also, not many schools actually schedule the big games, as they usually just play out that way in various tournaments they play early in the year.
Yeah, you get a ton of marquee match-ups early in the year, but they're between teams meeting up in various tournaments. You get SOME big-name games due to actual scheduling, but I'd guess the majority come via tournaments.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Dec 21, 2010 3:25pm
Sullinger has a big one again tonight.
Diebler drops 6 or 7 3's again.
I think Craft shows up.
Diebler drops 6 or 7 3's again.
I think Craft shows up.
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Be Nice
Posts: 1,120
Dec 21, 2010 3:45pm
We're going to the game tonight. Should be fun. OSU by 21.
We went a few years ago when they played this same team and 7'7" Kenny George. Our seats were row 2 right beside their locker room tunnel. He came out well before the game and was doing some stretches and signed autographs. I'm 5'10" and my face was even with his elbows. I saw Wilt Chamberlain in person many years ago, but Kenny George was the biggest person I've ever seen.
We went a few years ago when they played this same team and 7'7" Kenny George. Our seats were row 2 right beside their locker room tunnel. He came out well before the game and was doing some stretches and signed autographs. I'm 5'10" and my face was even with his elbows. I saw Wilt Chamberlain in person many years ago, but Kenny George was the biggest person I've ever seen.
se-alum
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Dec 21, 2010 8:41pm
Lighty w/ 11pts, 3 minutes into the game.
Fab1b
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Dec 21, 2010 8:43pm
Lighty going off
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 21, 2010 9:03pm
Sully making alot of nice passes.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Dec 21, 2010 9:17pm
Be Nice;609360 wrote:We're going to the game tonight. Should be fun. OSU by 21.
We went a few years ago when they played this same team and 7'7" Kenny George. Our seats were row 2 right beside their locker room tunnel. He came out well before the game and was doing some stretches and signed autographs. I'm 5'10" and my face was even with his elbows. I saw Wilt Chamberlain in person many years ago, but Kenny George was the biggest person I've ever seen.
I was at that game, guy was a monster.
Jester
Posts: 700
Dec 21, 2010 11:11pm
This was over before it started. Lighty went off tonight, finished with 29 pts, 7-10 from 3 pt range. Sullinger didn't do much scoring wise, but dominated on the defensive end, grabbing 16 rebounds. Also led the Buckeyes with 5 assists. Couple players played well, couple played not so well. Asheville was just way over-matched tonight.
And the dunk by Weatherspoon at the end. WOW. Dude looks like a freak athlete.
And the dunk by Weatherspoon at the end. WOW. Dude looks like a freak athlete.
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Dec 22, 2010 12:17am
Honestly, I hope that OSU had practice before the game because it would be more beneficial than that actual game was. Good lord.
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Big Gain
Posts: 2,073
Dec 22, 2010 2:08am
Prescott not bright enough to understand the non-league schedule facts of life.Writerbuckeye;609136 wrote:Outside of a very few schools, you can ask the same question of just about any major college basketball program.
This one:
Based on Matta losing his PG.
Based on Matta losing his best rebounder.
Based on Matta losing his leading scorer.
Based on Matta losing the best player in the country after his Junior year.
Based on Matta not knowing if he had the semblance of an acceptable PG.
Based on Matta's concern about Lighty breaking a bone in his foot again.
Based on Matta's concern about depth in the front court.
Based on Matta having no idea that Sullinger would be this good this early.
Based on Matta not knowing Craft would be a steady PG.
Based on Matta having a roster made up of 60% Freshmen.