Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jan 21, 2011 1:23am
I don't like picking against the home team when top 25 teams play each other. I think the Bucks may be looking at a loss tomorrow.
believer
Posts: 8,153
Jan 21, 2011 3:37am
Let's see....
1. The Buckeyes are undefeated.
2. The Buckeyes have just been ranked #1 in the nation.
3. The Buckeyes are traveling to a hostile basketball arena.
4. The Illini are coming off a 9 point win over #18 MSU.
5. Illinois is pretty good.
6. The Buckeyes are playing in front of a national TV audience.
Yep...all the mojo is pointing to Ohio State's first loss of the season. Go ahead - call me a hater.
1. The Buckeyes are undefeated.
2. The Buckeyes have just been ranked #1 in the nation.
3. The Buckeyes are traveling to a hostile basketball arena.
4. The Illini are coming off a 9 point win over #18 MSU.
5. Illinois is pretty good.
6. The Buckeyes are playing in front of a national TV audience.
Yep...all the mojo is pointing to Ohio State's first loss of the season. Go ahead - call me a hater.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 21, 2011 4:46am
Nobody is going to call you a hater because I think we all realize that OSU is going to have a few losses before seasons end. No team goes undefeated and OSU is bound to lose.
If it happens, oh well.
If it happens, oh well.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 21, 2011 9:14am
believer;646496 wrote: Yep...all the mojo is pointing to Ohio State's first loss of the season. Go ahead - call me a hater.
how does picking against the Buckeyes in this game qualify you as a hater? as far as I'm concerned, any time you go on the road for a conference game, especially while wearing the #1 ranking, you're in for a dog fight...but for me, I'm still picking the Buckeyes
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Jan 21, 2011 12:44pm
vball10set;646552 wrote:how does picking against the Buckeyes in this game qualify you as a hater? as far as I'm concerned, any time you go on the road for a conference game, especially while wearing the #1 ranking, you're in for a dog fight...but for me, I'm still picking the Buckeyes
Agreed. They are going to lose sooner or later. I don't expect them to be undefeated when the season is over. This will be a huge test, but I'm still hoping for a win.
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Jan 21, 2011 9:23pm
FatHobbit;646828 wrote:Agreed. They are going to lose sooner or later. I don't expect them to be undefeated when the season is over. This will be a huge test, but I'm still hoping for a win.
This is where I'm at. You look at the key road games ahead: Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin and Minnesota and figure OSU has to at least split those four, defend its home court all season, and don't get upset at Northwestern or at PSU to have a great chance to win the league.
Ankle Breaker
Posts: 398
Jan 22, 2011 10:38am
This game has me concerned. The Buckeyes must get on the defensive glass. I see the Illinois bigs pulling Sully and/or Lauderdale outside in order to cover their outside shooting and leaving other Buckeyes to get the board - well, that will call for Diebler and Buford to work a little harder on the glass today. I hope someone steps up to that challenge. In short, the Bucks better rebound the ball today.
Also, getting off to a good start is vital. The crowd at Illinois is wild and it would be great to see them on their fannies watching the game.
Also, getting off to a good start is vital. The crowd at Illinois is wild and it would be great to see them on their fannies watching the game.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Jan 22, 2011 10:50am
Going to miss this one on TV today. 
Will have my headphones with me though. Call me crazy, but have a GOOD feeling about this game. If OSU can stay out of foul trouble, keep the crowd out of it as much as they can, I think they can go into Ill and win.
67-62 OSU.
Will have my headphones with me though. Call me crazy, but have a GOOD feeling about this game. If OSU can stay out of foul trouble, keep the crowd out of it as much as they can, I think they can go into Ill and win. 67-62 OSU.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 22, 2011 11:01am
centralbucksfan;647882 wrote:Going to miss this one on TV today.
67-62 OSU.
When I first looked at OSU schedule I had this pegged as their second loss (Florida). For some reason Ive always had the feeling, I guess opposite of you, on this one. They have a tough stretch coming up though regardless.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 22, 2011 11:36am
I'm always nervous before a Big Ten road game...24 minutes 'til game time...GO BUCKS
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 22, 2011 12:02pm
Gameday guys all picked Illinois to win.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Jan 22, 2011 12:05pm
Game Time. Go Bucks!!!
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jan 22, 2011 12:07pm
Gus on the call means this should come down to the last possession.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Jan 22, 2011 12:10pm
Big dunk by Dallas.
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adog
Posts: 567
Jan 22, 2011 12:11pm
WHAT A DUNK!!
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jan 22, 2011 12:11pm
Nice. Can't say I agree he is one of the top finishers in college basketball though.
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adog
Posts: 567
Jan 22, 2011 12:12pm
This is the game I want to see what Craft has....basically the 1st big road game test in a Big Ten game
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Jan 22, 2011 12:12pm
Sully already with 2 of his shots blocked.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jan 22, 2011 12:13pm
And a big match up with a big time PG.adog;647945 wrote:This is the game I want to see what Craft has....basically the 1st big road game test in a Big Ten game
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adog
Posts: 567
Jan 22, 2011 12:14pm
^^^ Agree....
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Jan 22, 2011 12:18pm
Sully needs to go up strong and quit laying everything up.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jan 22, 2011 12:18pm
Buford's shot is a little off so far.
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adog
Posts: 567
Jan 22, 2011 12:19pm
Good D by Craft
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jan 22, 2011 12:19pm
Solid on the ball defense again by Craft.
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adog
Posts: 567
Jan 22, 2011 12:20pm
Tisdale going to be a load today it appears..