september63;648328 wrote:J. Diebler played a good game too. When was the last time you saw him shoot/score of the dribble? He actually attacked the basket a cpl times.
Automatik;648282 wrote:Yeah I'm happy about it. Don't have an aneurysm.
Agree. And that is the impressive thing about this team, nothing seems to rattle them. Down 8 today, they stayed with the plan. Thats a combination of senior leadership along with a couple of frosh who don't get rattled. Besides Sullinger being that constant force, other guys seem to step up when needed. Diebler hit a bit shot to give OSU the lead and Thomas comes off the bench to extend the lead. And again, the defense stepped up that last 10 min of the game as well.believer;648307 wrote:I was going in but the Buckeyes stayed cool under pressure...a real good sign. I'm sold now. Ohio State is the real deal. I still think no team can play a Big 10 schedule and come out of it unbeaten, but I'm now confident we're looking at the Big 10 champs.
Prescott;648317 wrote: But I have to give some props to D. Thomas. His scoriing burst turned the game around
I would suggest that Lighty will draw Moore and Sullinger will not get Johnson in foul trouble. Craft has been defending the other team's PG and Purdue's PG is Lewis Jackson. JuJaun Johnson will give Sullinger a great test, if they are pitted against one another. Johnson has great length, which could bother Sullinger and he has developed a lethal face up game , which will present problems.Purdue shouldn't be any more difficult than Illinois with Craft locked on E'Ttwaun Moore and Sullinger getting JaJuan Johnson in foul trouble.
Agree. When Craft comes in, he will more than likely be on Jackson, who by the way had a great game last nite vs MSU in their win. Lighty will be matched up on Moore to start the game. BUT, I could see Craft switched over to Moore. To start the game, Lauderdale will be matched up on Johnson. Carrol, who starts but doesn't log many minutes will probably start on Sully, and vise versa. Johnson is a tough match up because he can step outside and shoot it well. But Purdue really doesn't have a consistant player to match up with Sully. If Johnson plays him, he isn't strong enough and Sully will get position rather easily IMO. He may block a few shots, but that doesn't faze Sullinger.Prescott;648769 wrote:I would suggest that Lighty will draw Moore and Sullinger will not get Johnson in foul trouble. Craft has been defending the other team's PG and Purdue's PG is Lewis Jackson. JuJaun Johnson will give Sullinger a great test, if they are pitted against one another. Johnson has great length, which could bother Sullinger and he has developed a lethal face up game , which will present problems.
Sullinger's girth will cause Johnson trouble, but he has been around long enough to know how to stay out of foul trouble.
vball10set;648851 wrote:IMO, Johnson's strength is his offense, not particularly his defense--it'll be ineteresting to see what Painter comes up with to give him help in defending Sully.
mallymal614;648926 wrote:Sullinger vs. Johnson! I don't think I been this excited about a big men matchup since Oden took on Roy Hibbert.
centralbucksfan;648893 wrote: What OSU needs to do is not let someone else get off. Jackson was the difference last nite vs MSU getting 19. Contain the others and OSU will be fine IMO.
Nope Craft.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.
vball10set;648966 wrote:IMO that would be Smith--he could be the deal breaker
Laley23;648213 wrote:HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA.
I fucking hate Illinois. Choked at the end just like agaisnt Texas. McCamey, what an idiot.
Big Gain;649441 wrote:Lighty him.