Purdue @ Ohio State - Tues. 1/25 - 9 p.m. ESPN

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Jan 23, 2011 11:24 PM
Big game for both teams. Some interesting individual matchups. A two game lead over the field would be huge for the home team. Go Bucks!
Jan 23, 2011 11:24pm
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Jan 24, 2011 1:03 AM
Going to be fun, wish I was back in Ohio for this one. At least there's no Chris Kramer.
Jan 24, 2011 1:03am
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Jan 24, 2011 1:34 AM
wish i was back in ohio too...ill also be working. But the game should be on in the store so ill just have to hide out i guess.

Going to be a great game. I think the key will be letting someone other then JJ get hot. If we rebound well, i think we will be just fine. Id like to see us get into one of those hot groves where we put up 20 points in a quick time. Last years team did that a lot. This team certainly can, and if they play with the Defensive intensity that they did for the final 20 minutes at ILL, we could certainly see it.

go bucks!
Jan 24, 2011 1:34am
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Jan 24, 2011 5:27 AM
Not only a match up between two good teams but between two elite players as well

Jared Sullinger - 17.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 57% Field Goal Percentage
JaJuan Johnson - 20.5 points, 7. 9 rebounds, 50% Field Goal Percentage

I think this game will also have emphasis on the Big Ten Player of the Year. Whoever performs better or team wins, likely will take the lead in that race.
Jan 24, 2011 5:27am
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Jan 24, 2011 7:30 AM
I think the Bucks need this one more than Purdue does. You have to defend your own turf if you want to be considered a candidate for a National Championship and this game is really important. It isn't fatal by any means if the Bucks come up short, but after that gutsy defensive effort in the second half at Illinois, to lose at home would be disheartening. Let's keep this momentum going. I realize that I have believed it wouldn't be a bad idea if the Bucks lost one or two to kind of take the pressure off, but I'm beginning to think that the more we win, the more confidence that produces.
Go Bucks!!
Jan 24, 2011 7:30am
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Jan 24, 2011 8:41 AM
I may regret saying this, but I was more worried about last Saturday than I am about this one--I thought the Illini presented more of a match up problem for the Buckeyes, but Sully took his game to yet another level. I'm not saying this one's in the bag, but I feel pretty confident about this game....GO BUCKS!!!

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Jan 24, 2011 8:41am
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Jan 24, 2011 11:34 PM
I love Jared, and there should be times where he can physically abuse Johnson on the block, but Johnson's height and athleticism could give him some trouble. On defense, Sullinger is by no means a lock down defender, and Johnson is tough for bigs to guard. He could have a big game for the Boilers. I wouldn't be at all surprised if Purdue takes this one.
Jan 24, 2011 11:34pm
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Jan 25, 2011 2:24 AM
^^^I agree. For some reason I feel the Bucks are poised to lose one or two before the tourney. I have a bad feeling about this particular game. Hope I'm wrong!
Jan 25, 2011 2:24am
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Jan 25, 2011 3:35 AM
Let's face it...there's no way the Buckeyes come out of Big 10 play unscathed. This could be the first loss but I thought the same thing against the Illini.
Jan 25, 2011 3:35am
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Jan 25, 2011 7:00 AM
I can see where Johnson's length (pardon the pun) could present some problems for Sully scoring around the bucket and, on the other end of the court, I wonder if Lauderdale will play more minutes than usual to contain Johnson. That being said, Sully's width causes problems for Johnson as well. He could easily get in foul trouble as it should be easy for Sullinger to use his "big bottom" to post up just about anywhere he wants as Johnson is also very thin.
Jan 25, 2011 7:00am
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Jan 25, 2011 8:53 AM
This is going to be a close game. I don't think Sullinger will dominate, buford lighty and dielber will have to step up and have big games.
Jan 25, 2011 8:53am
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Jan 25, 2011 9:07 AM
Who besides Johnson does Purdue have to slow Sullinger? Thats right, no one so right now a bunch of Boilermaker fans are wondering what will they do if Johnson gets in foul trouble! lol Sullinger uses his lower body as well as anyone I have watched in a lot of years. He creates contact and draws fouls on bigs who are taller by using his big backside while protecting the ball.
Jan 25, 2011 9:07am
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Jan 25, 2011 9:18 AM
Sullinger will get Johnson in foul trouble. Johnson isn't a physical player, and Sullinger will create contact with him to get calls. I really expect Sullinger to have his way offensively against Purdue tonight, because I don't think they have the bodies to throw at him.

I actually think Sullinger goes for 30+.
Jan 25, 2011 9:18am
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Jan 25, 2011 9:19 AM
I am also expecting a big game from Diebler. I think Purdue has to put such an emphasis on stopping Sullinger that Diebler gets open looks, and he's due for one of those 20 point games.
Jan 25, 2011 9:19am
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Jan 25, 2011 10:25 AM
I live in West Lafayette...(wife a Purdue grad)

Word on the street is that this game has been the sole game circled inside the purdue locker room in Mackey arena...

Kick there ass buckeyes!!!!!
Jan 25, 2011 10:25am
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Jan 25, 2011 11:31 AM
Diebler gets hot tonight, Buckeyes by 10
Jan 25, 2011 11:31am
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Jan 25, 2011 12:08 PM
BTW, I hate having to wait until 9pm for the game, but the atmosphere should be great tonight!
Jan 25, 2011 12:08pm
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Jan 25, 2011 12:31 PM
se-alum;652143 wrote:BTW, I hate having to wait until 9pm for the game, but the atmosphere should be great tonight!

I'm actually happy they did so. Now I can catch a high school game and be home by tipoff :)
Jan 25, 2011 12:31pm
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Jan 25, 2011 12:31 PM
thedynasty1998;652012 wrote:Sullinger will get Johnson in foul trouble. Johnson isn't a physical player, and Sullinger will create contact with him to get calls. I really expect Sullinger to have his way offensively against Purdue tonight, because I don't think they have the bodies to throw at him.

I actually think Sullinger goes for 30+.
this has been my contention all along, and I think Lighty will have a big game as well
Jan 25, 2011 12:31pm
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Jan 25, 2011 12:36 PM
vball10set;652183 wrote:this has been my contention all along, and I think Lighty will have a big game as well

I've been in agreement with you, but we will find out tonight if we are geniuses or complete fools.
Jan 25, 2011 12:36pm
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Jan 25, 2011 12:36 PM
thedynasty1998;652196 wrote:I've been in agreement with you, but we will find out tonight if we are geniuses or complete fools.

LOL...GO BUCKS!!!!
Jan 25, 2011 12:36pm
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Jan 25, 2011 12:39 PM
thedynasty1998;652196 wrote:I've been in agreement with you, but we will find out tonight if we are geniuses or complete fools.

I don't have this type of confidence. Purdue was the last team to hand OSU a Big Ten loss, and it was at VCA.
Jan 25, 2011 12:39pm
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Jan 25, 2011 1:08 PM
Writerbuckeye;652206 wrote:I don't have this type of confidence. Purdue was the last team to hand OSU a Big Ten loss, and it was at VCA.

I think Purdue can beat Ohio State. I just think Sullinger outplays Johnson.
Jan 25, 2011 1:08pm
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Jan 25, 2011 1:39 PM
Outplays maybe...drops 30 on him and embarrasses him? highly doubt that
Jan 25, 2011 1:39pm
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Jan 25, 2011 1:43 PM
Hummel went ape shit the first half of that loss, they had a lot of momentum. I'm sure Purdont will play inspired ball but I don't think they'll hang late.
Jan 25, 2011 1:43pm