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Jan 20, 2011 12:23 PM
Well, the schedules toughens a bit now with the Buckeyes heading off to Champaign. Tough atmosphere, solid team. The Ilini have a little bit of everything and it will take a great effort to get out of there with a W. Sully and Lauderdale must stay out of foul trouble or the size of Illinois will be a major issue. IMO Go Bucks!
Jan 20, 2011 12:23pm
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Jan 20, 2011 12:38 PM
I'd love to see the Bucks spend some time in full court pressure against the Illini. Early in the season they seemed to be not able to break the press very well. I'd like to see them employ it before they (if) find themselves behind and need to. Craft I think had nine steals against Iowa, Iowa ain't Illinois but wouldn't mind seeing them try to exploit it a little bit.
Jan 20, 2011 12:38pm
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Jan 20, 2011 12:50 PM
if we can avoid our usual 7-8 minute lull in the second half, then we'll be all right...OSU 66 Illinois 58
Jan 20, 2011 12:50pm
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Jan 20, 2011 12:54 PM
ytownfootball;645359 wrote:I'd love to see the Bucks spend some time in full court pressure against the Illini. Early in the season they seemed to be not able to break the press very well. I'd like to see them employ it before they (if) find themselves behind and need to. Craft I think had nine steals against Iowa, Iowa ain't Illinois but wouldn't mind seeing them try to exploit it a little bit.

7 steals, but 5 TO's, so he was only +2
Jan 20, 2011 12:54pm
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Jan 20, 2011 1:02 PM
ytownfootball;645359 wrote:I'd love to see the Bucks spend some time in full court pressure against the Illini. Early in the season they seemed to be not able to break the press very well. I'd like to see them employ it before they (if) find themselves behind and need to. Craft I think had nine steals against Iowa, Iowa ain't Illinois but wouldn't mind seeing them try to exploit it a little bit.

As far as OSU pressing..we have yet to see it, and doubt we will unless its absolutely needed. With Matta only going 7 deep, I doubt its something he will do. He isn't going to go into this game, after 19 games and make any kind of major changes. They live on their half court defense. That is their bread and butter.

My concern going into this game is what VBall said above...against the lesser big ten teams, OSU has had long stretches of falling asleep. Can't happen now with 7 of next 9 games against ranked teams. Also the matchup with McCaney is going to be interesting. If we put Craft on him, he is much bigger and probably stronger, and could post him up. If Buford plays him, which he will to start the game, he is much stronger. McCaney is flat out good and could be a match up problem for OSU.
Jan 20, 2011 1:02pm
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Jan 20, 2011 1:04 PM
Illinois couldn't beat the press, not the Bucks
Jan 20, 2011 1:04pm
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Jan 20, 2011 1:04 PM
centralbucksfan;645404 wrote:Huh? Florida pressed from buzzer to buzzer and OSU absolutely shredded them. Donovan was stupid to stay in it as long as he did. As far as OSU pressing..we have yet to see it, and doubt we will unless its absolutely needed. With Matta only going 7 deep, I doubt its something he will do. He isn't going to go into this game, after 19 games and make any kind of major changes. They live on their half court defense. That is their bread and butter.

He meant Illinois has struggles versus the press.

It actually cost the game versus Texas.
Jan 20, 2011 1:04pm
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Jan 20, 2011 1:07 PM
I'm just thinking that that up-tempo defensive effort might actually prevent that lull especially in a hostile environment.
Jan 20, 2011 1:07pm
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Jan 20, 2011 1:08 PM
Laley23;645410 wrote:He meant Illinois has struggles versus the press.

It actually cost the game versus Texas.

Ya, I got it. Misread it. But doubtful we see it with lack of depth. Then with Sully/Lauderdale both a bit foul prone...leaving them back to play the basket leaves them exposed IMO.
Jan 20, 2011 1:08pm
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Jan 20, 2011 5:06 PM
vball10set;645375 wrote:if we can avoid our usual 7-8 minute lull in the second half, then we'll be all right...OSU 66 Illinois 58

I agree. Home against Purdue worries me more than this game. That isn't to say I don't think Ohio State can lose as it's tough to play at Illinois, there's just something about Illinois that doesn't strike a ton of fear into me. Hopefully that doesn't put the jinx on the Buckeyes but I just think Illinois is too inconsistent. McCamey is really good though and I could see him having a big night.

Ohio State 72 - Illinois 67
Jan 20, 2011 5:06pm
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Jan 20, 2011 5:17 PM
If we put Craft on him, he is much bigger and probably stronger, and could post him up. If Buford plays him, which he will to start the game, he is much stronger. McCaney is flat out good and could be a match up problem for OSU.
McCamey isn't much bigger than Craft. He may be a little stronger, but I think it is a decent matchup for Craft. Buford presents length for McCamey.I think a bigger concern is the athleticism of Brandon Paul and Jereme Richmond.
Jan 20, 2011 5:17pm
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Jan 20, 2011 8:33 PM
Really excited for this game. Toughest game of the season up to this point. Will be fun to watch.
Jan 20, 2011 8:33pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:15 PM
CinciX12;646019 wrote:Really excited for this game. Toughest game of the season up to this point. Will be fun to watch.

You just can't wait to see a game osu loses huh?? Admit it!!
Jan 20, 2011 9:15pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:19 PM
Midstate01;646130 wrote:You just can't wait to see a game osu loses huh?? Admit it!!

Exactly what I was thinking. Excited because it's OSU best chance to lose thus far.
Jan 20, 2011 9:19pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:21 PM
Midstate01;646130 wrote:You just can't wait to see a game osu loses huh?? Admit it!!

I'd have more respect for someone if they just came out and said it, most don't have the testicular fortitude to do so. Most would rather linger in the bushes waiting for what we all know is an inevitable loss during Big 10 play and bust out with the "I called it", "I told you so's" and the "over-rateds"...claiming that "all" Buckeye fans claimed some damn superiority...it will happen.
Jan 20, 2011 9:21pm
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Jan 20, 2011 9:27 PM
He watches more osu games then some osu fans. And he even goes to games sometimes. He's either a closet fan or is stalking Thad.
Jan 20, 2011 9:27pm
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Jan 20, 2011 10:50 PM
Prescott;645818 wrote:McCamey isn't much bigger than Craft. He may be a little stronger, but I think it is a decent matchup for Craft. Buford presents length for McCamey.I think a bigger concern is the athleticism of Brandon Paul and Jereme Richmond.

Your probably right. But McCamey is a bitch. 16pts, 7 asst per game..and a senior. Definately stronger. I'd agree, decent matchup with Craft. But McCamey makes them go. Ill will be as successful as he is.
Jan 20, 2011 10:50pm
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Jan 20, 2011 10:57 PM
ytownfootball;645359 wrote:I'd love to see the Bucks spend some time in full court pressure against the Illini. Early in the season they seemed to be not able to break the press very well. I'd like to see them employ it before they (if) find themselves behind and need to. Craft I think had nine steals against Iowa, Iowa ain't Illinois but wouldn't mind seeing them try to exploit it a little bit.

He had 7, #2 in Ohio State history and the most by a Freshman.

The best to hope for is, is for Craft to get under McCamey's skin, just a little. Throw him off his game, just a little.
Jan 20, 2011 10:57pm
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Jan 20, 2011 11:24 PM
Or because I am excited for it because it is the number 1 team in college basketball playing another top 25 team?

Lol and going to OSU games mean I am closet fan or stalking Thad? How about that I am from Columbus and grew up going to OSU games?

If Ohio State loses Saturday I'm not going to come on here and say I told anybody shit. Some of you are a little bit too paranoid about my opinion.
Jan 20, 2011 11:24pm
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Jan 20, 2011 11:31 PM
I think Illinois only chance i for their bigs to spread the floor and get Sully and Dallas out guarding them. That opens the driving lanes for McCamey and the others. I have my doubts Davis will be able to do this though. Tisdale should have a good offensive game. I think he gets some open shots.
Jan 20, 2011 11:31pm
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Jan 20, 2011 11:43 PM
CinciX12;646381 wrote:
If Ohio State loses Saturday I'm not going to come on here and say I told anybody shit. Some of you are a little bit too paranoid about my opinion.

I'm not insinuating you would, you might I don't know, but there are others that will.
Jan 20, 2011 11:43pm
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Jan 20, 2011 11:48 PM
Laley23;646387 wrote:I think Illinois only chance i for their bigs to spread the floor and get Sully and Dallas out guarding them. That opens the driving lanes for McCamey and the others. I have my doubts Davis will be able to do this though. Tisdale should have a good offensive game. I think he gets some open shots.
This. Tisdale has the ability to draw whoever is guarding him out as far as the three point line, which open driving lanes for the Illini's guards whenever we go with a one big line-up, such as when Craft comes in and either Sully or Lauderdale go out.
Jan 20, 2011 11:48pm
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Jan 20, 2011 11:49 PM
ytownfootball;646402 wrote:I'm not insinuating you would, you might I don't know, but there are others that will.

It wasn't really addressed to you. More of to the idiot who comments about literally everything I say.
Jan 20, 2011 11:49pm
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Jan 20, 2011 11:52 PM
Also, after a stretch of less than stellar performances, Brandon Paul has put in 15 or more in two straight games. Had 15 against Wisconsin and 20 against Michigan State. Let's hope his improved play does not continue.
Jan 20, 2011 11:52pm
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Jan 21, 2011 1:07 AM
CinciX12;646412 wrote:It wasn't really addressed to you. More of to the idiot who comments about literally everything I say.

I just think it's funny you hate osu , but you watch every game and literally post on every topic. It just doesn't make sense.

On a serious note though, what's happened to Dante?? I am from close to greenfield. And I thought after his first couple years he was primed to just explode. Doesn't seem like that ever happened though.
Jan 21, 2011 1:07am