Leonardo
Posts: 4,986
Jan 18, 2011 1:04am
Iowa comes into Columbus in last place in the Big Ten but the Buckeyes only won by five two weeks ago out west.
Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 12 rebounds in the first meeting for number-one Ohio State, while Melsahn Basabe had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawkeyes.
Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 12 rebounds in the first meeting for number-one Ohio State, while Melsahn Basabe had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawkeyes.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 18, 2011 1:04am
I expect the same type of game from Sully.
But I doubt it will be a 5 point game.
But I doubt it will be a 5 point game.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 18, 2011 1:37am
This will (read: should) be a payback affair. Iowa is going to get rocked, folks, especially after the Bucks just reached the #1 spot and are playing in Columbus. It'd be a significant mental collapse if the Buckeyes were to drop their first game at home as the country's top-ranked team to an Iowa team that's as dead as lamppost.
Ohio State's first loss, in my opinion, comes not Saturday, in an orange-out that will certainly make the casual viewer want to purge, but versus Purdue at the Schott the following Tuesday. I think the recent close calls will finally catch up in that game, in which the Boilermakers will have a ton of obvious motivation to prove they are a legit threat.
Ohio State's first loss, in my opinion, comes not Saturday, in an orange-out that will certainly make the casual viewer want to purge, but versus Purdue at the Schott the following Tuesday. I think the recent close calls will finally catch up in that game, in which the Boilermakers will have a ton of obvious motivation to prove they are a legit threat.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 18, 2011 1:39am
This will (read: should) be a payback affair. Iowa is going to get rocked, folks, especially after the Bucks just reached the #1 spot and are playing in Columbus. It'd be a significant mental collapse if the Buckeyes were to drop their first game at home as the country's top-ranked team to an Iowa team that's as dead as lamppost.
Ohio State's first loss, in my opinion, comes not Saturday, in an orange-out that will certainly make the casual viewer want to purge, but versus Purdue at the Schott the following Tuesday. I think the recent close calls will finally catch up in that game, in which the Boilermakers will have a ton of obvious motivation to prove they are a legit threat.
Ohio State's first loss, in my opinion, comes not Saturday, in an orange-out that will certainly make the casual viewer want to purge, but versus Purdue at the Schott the following Tuesday. I think the recent close calls will finally catch up in that game, in which the Boilermakers will have a ton of obvious motivation to prove they are a legit threat.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 18, 2011 1:50am
This will (read: should) be a payback affair. Iowa is going to get rocked, folks, especially after the Bucks just reached the #1 spot and are playing in Columbus. It'd be a significant mental collapse if the Buckeyes were to drop their first game at home as the country's top-ranked team to an Iowa team that's as dead as a lamppost.
Ohio State's first loss, in my opinion, comes not Saturday, in an orange-out that will certainly make the casual viewer want to purge, but versus Purdue at the Schott the following Tuesday. I think the recent close calls will finally catch up in that game, in which the Boilermakers will have a ton of obvious motivation to prove they are a legit threat.
Ohio State's first loss, in my opinion, comes not Saturday, in an orange-out that will certainly make the casual viewer want to purge, but versus Purdue at the Schott the following Tuesday. I think the recent close calls will finally catch up in that game, in which the Boilermakers will have a ton of obvious motivation to prove they are a legit threat.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 18, 2011 2:19am
I could definitely see OSU dropping a game to Illinois or Purdue.
I also think this game against Iowa isn't going to be very close. However, OSU HAS to lose at some point, and Illinois or Purdue seem like prime suspects. I thought the Illinois game would be more of a threat than the Purdue game though, especially since the Purdue game will be @ home.
I also think this game against Iowa isn't going to be very close. However, OSU HAS to lose at some point, and Illinois or Purdue seem like prime suspects. I thought the Illinois game would be more of a threat than the Purdue game though, especially since the Purdue game will be @ home.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 18, 2011 8:05am
this should be a 15 point game at worst, but IMO, the loss will come at Illinois...against Purdon't, I think Johnson will get his points, but the OSU D will smother Moore and Smith
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 18, 2011 8:29am
Easy win in this game. Probable first loss coming Saturday.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jan 18, 2011 9:23am
Trap game has been used too often this season, but this is truly the first "trap game". However, I think OSU takes care of business and loses one of the two following.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Jan 18, 2011 9:23am
reclegend22;642296 wrote:This will (read: should) be a payback affair. Iowa is going to get rocked, folks, especially after the Bucks just reached the #1 spot and are playing in Columbus. It'd be a significant mental collapse if the Buckeyes were to drop their first game at home as the country's top-ranked team to an Iowa team that's as dead as a lamppost.
Ohio State's first loss, in my opinion, comes not Saturday, in an orange-out that will certainly make the casual viewer want to purge, but versus Purdue at the Schott the following Tuesday. I think the recent close calls will finally catch up in that game, in which the Boilermakers will have a ton of obvious motivation to prove they are a legit threat.
I'll be disappointed if OSU doesn't win this game(Iowa) by double digits.
I disagree about first loss. I think OSU has a better chance of losing at ILL then they do at home vs Purdue. Purdue will be the first BIG game this year at the Schott. The place will be packed and rocking. I look for OSU to step up in this game. Purdue is also coming off a couple of losses. Not playing their best after being on a roll.
gamauter
Posts: 116
Jan 18, 2011 12:51pm
I told my son their two losses would be to MSU and Purdue, at Purdue 2-19
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Jan 18, 2011 1:41pm
Illinois will be looking for payback from the 2005 game when they were ranked #1 and undefeated only to lose to the buckeyes. Though players from neither side were playing then, the Illini faithfuls won't forget.
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Jan 18, 2011 1:43pm
JaJuan Johnson is a bad match up for Ohio State though. He showed his impact against us last year when they knocked us off and he only gotten better.centralbucksfan;642429 wrote:I'll be disappointed if OSU doesn't win this game(Iowa) by double digits.
I disagree about first loss. I think OSU has a better chance of losing at ILL then they do at home vs Purdue. Purdue will be the first BIG game this year at the Schott. The place will be packed and rocking. I look for OSU to step up in this game. Purdue is also coming off a couple of losses. Not playing their best after being on a roll.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jan 18, 2011 2:13pm
mallymal614;642775 wrote:JaJuan Johnson is a bad match up for Ohio State though. He showed his impact against us last year when they knocked us off and he only gotten better.
But he didn't have to guard Sullinger last year. Johnson cannot guard Sullinger and Sullinger will struggle to guard Johnson. However, I could see Johnson getting into foul trouble early.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Jan 18, 2011 3:41pm
Sully will own Johnson. Period. This coming from a Duke fan too. (not that it has anything to do with the situation). Johnson will be in foul trouble the entire night.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 18, 2011 3:56pm
Sully will own Johnson? O.o. Will Johnson be the first GOOD big man Sullinger has faced in his college career?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 18, 2011 4:03pm
Johnson's good, but IMO no better than Mbakwe--we'll see next Tuesday
Jester
Posts: 700
Jan 18, 2011 5:51pm
Is this a serious statement?vball10set;642925 wrote:Johnson's good, but IMO no better than Mbakwe--we'll see next Tuesday
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 18, 2011 5:58pm
Jester;643006 wrote:Is this a serious statement?
did I stutter? again, we can discuss this further next Tuesday after the game--be here
Jester
Posts: 700
Jan 18, 2011 6:00pm
it's impossible to stutter on the internetz. will do, so i can PWN YOU! lolz.vball10set;643017 wrote:did I stutter? again, we can discuss this further next Tuesday after the game--be here
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vball10set
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Jan 18, 2011 6:01pm
^^^LOL--touche'
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jan 18, 2011 6:25pm
Johnson is good offensively, but he won't be able to guard Sullinger. Mbakwe is a much tougher matchup for Sullinger. You get Sullinger the ball every time down the court the first five possessions and chances are that Johnson picks up at least one foul. You make Johnson defend and he won't be nearly as effective.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jan 18, 2011 6:51pm
a probable 3 time all big ten defensive team player at the C cant defend?
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Jan 18, 2011 7:41pm
vball10set;642925 wrote:Johnson's good, but IMO no better than Mbakwe--we'll see next Tuesday
Johnson is flat out better than Mbakwe and its really not even close.
As far as the Sully/ Johnson matchup...to start the game, Lauderdale will be on him and he on Lauderdale probably. Be interesting to see how long Matta goes with that. Lauderdale has played single digit minutes the past few games. He maybe needed to play more with this matchup. If Sully and Johnson are matched up...will be interesting to watch Sully strength against Johnson length.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 18, 2011 7:45pm
centralbucksfan;643138 wrote:Johnson is flat out better than Mbakwe and its really not even close..
not that I have to defend my opinion, but yes, it's very close, and as I stated earlier--we'll see how it shakes out after the game next week