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Mar 13, 2011 11:32 AM
Well will the Buckeyes get 1 more W in the left hand column before NCAA pairings come out? If they do I cannot see the Bucks NOT being the number 1 overall seed
Mar 13, 2011 11:32am
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Mar 13, 2011 12:21 PM
I would hope they would get the #1 overall seed whether they win or lose, but let's not leave anything to chance...GO BUCKS!!!!
Mar 13, 2011 12:21pm
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Mar 13, 2011 12:34 PM
I want Ohio State to win with a clean sweep of the Big 10 in both the regular season and the Big 10 tourney. But Penn State has 90% of the motivation in this one. Battles is hot and a PSU win would just about wrap-up an NCAA bid for the Lions. With the exceptions of "proving a point" and cementing an overall #1 NCAA tourney seed (which they probably have even if they lose today), the Buckeyes have little to gain in this one.

Stay healthy Buckeyes!
Mar 13, 2011 12:34pm
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Mar 13, 2011 12:44 PM
believer;709840 wrote:I want Ohio State to win with a clean sweep of the Big 10 in both the regular season and the Big 10 tourney. But Penn State has 90% of the motivation in this one. Battles is hot and a PSU win would just about wrap-up an NCAA bid for the Lions. With the exceptions of "proving a point" and cementing an overall #1 NCAA tourney seed (which they probably have even if they lose today), the Buckeyes have little to gain in this one.

Stay healthy Buckeyes!

A win would give PSU the automatic bid to the NCAA to there would be no question about them making it, anymore.

However, Ohio State's players don't look at this like a game to be played before the NCAA without meaning. They LIKE being in championship games and the LOVE winning them.

I think OSU already has the overall No. 1 seed (definitely A no. 1 seed at the least) regardless of this game. Typically, the committee has picked their top seeds before the Big Ten Tournament finale is done.

If you want to know the mindset of the Bucks, check out this column on the O-Zone.

http://www.the-ozone.net/hoops/10-11Mens/BTtournament/PSU/wontsettle.html
Mar 13, 2011 12:44pm
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Mar 13, 2011 12:46 PM
believer;709840 wrote:I want Ohio State to win with a clean sweep of the Big 10 in both the regular season and the Big 10 tourney. But Penn State has 90% of the motivation in this one. Battles is hot and a PSU win would just about wrap-up an NCAA bid for the Lions. With the exceptions of "proving a point" and cementing an overall #1 NCAA tourney seed (which they probably have even if they lose today), the Buckeyes have little to gain in this one.

Stay healthy Buckeyes!

Well, considering a PSU win would be an automatic bid I guess it would just about wrap up a bid. ;)

Also, you are severely underestimating Ohio States motivation to win. Sure Penn State somewhat has a bid on the line, but OSU didn't get here just to be content. This is goal 2 of 3, and they will be just as fired up as Penn State.

Edit: Darn, writerbuckeye beat me to it.
Mar 13, 2011 12:46pm
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Mar 13, 2011 1:06 PM
Thank God we have believers pessimistic view of the Bucks chances on winning yet another game...I now have the utmost confidence in a Buck victory. :rolleyes:
Mar 13, 2011 1:06pm
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Mar 13, 2011 1:44 PM
Im on campus studying all day for finals would someone be able to find me a live feed of the game? atdhe.net does not have a feed for the game.
Mar 13, 2011 1:44pm
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Mar 13, 2011 2:14 PM
Use this link and go 1/4 way down page. Look in gray shaded area. States you can watch the game live on CBSSports.com

Hope it works for you
Sorry forgot the link

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/schedules

The actual link to CBS sports

http://www.cbssports.com/
Mar 13, 2011 2:14pm
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Mar 13, 2011 2:26 PM
Writerbuckeye;709849 wrote:A win would give PSU the automatic bid to the NCAA to there would be no question about them making it, anymore.

However, Ohio State's players don't look at this like a game to be played before the NCAA without meaning. They LIKE being in championship games and the LOVE winning them.

I think OSU already has the overall No. 1 seed (definitely A no. 1 seed at the least) regardless of this game. Typically, the committee has picked their top seeds before the Big Ten Tournament finale is done.

If you want to know the mindset of the Bucks, check out this column on the O-Zone.

http://www.the-ozone.net/hoops/10-11Mens/BTtournament/PSU/wontsettle.html
OK "just about" was a poor choice of words but my point is still valid. :p

No one wants to see Ohio State beat Penn State more than I. When one's place of employment is just a couple of miles from the Penn State campus and every friggin car in the parking lot has those bland, ugly blue & white Penn State magnets attached to the bumpers, do you guys think I want to go to work tomorrow and listen to the "Ohio State is overrated" talk? Hell no.

Ohio State's players may want the "W" as per the O-Zone article, but Penn State has been playing good basketball of late and have a lot more on the line than the Buckeyes.

Call me a "pessimist" all you want Ytown, but I won't be surprised at all if Penn State wins this tourney.
Mar 13, 2011 2:26pm
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Mar 13, 2011 2:33 PM
Haha, no ill will believer, a game just wouldn't be complete without your pessimism. I consider it part of my ritual this year...Buckeye socks, check, Buckeye beer mug, check, read believers pre-game pessimism...check. ;)
Mar 13, 2011 2:33pm
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Mar 13, 2011 2:36 PM
ytownfootball;709923 wrote:Haha, no ill will believer, a game just wouldn't be complete without your pessimism. I consider it part of my ritual this year...Buckeye socks, check, Buckeye beer mug, check, read believers pre-game pessimism...check. ;)
That's only good during football season! lol

I have my rituals too. No shaving on game day, bottle of Yuengling Lager Light, a bag of Snyder's Honey Mustard Pretzels, and my Ohio State hoodie. :p
Mar 13, 2011 2:36pm
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Mar 13, 2011 2:53 PM
I think PSU is in either way today.

With Kansas winning impressively against Texas and only having two losses (same as OSU), OSU will need to win today to lock up the #1 seed. Although I don't think it matters since Kansas wouldn't play at Cleveland or New Jersey where OSU is likely headed.
Mar 13, 2011 2:53pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:20 PM
devil1197;709940 wrote:I think PSU is in either way today.

Their early season losses were by big deficits to some relatively mediocre competition. If the Lions beat Ohio State, they're in - yes - by virtue of winning the Big 10 tourney. If they lose, they'd be a top bubble team.
Mar 13, 2011 3:20pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:27 PM
Sullinger has 2 double doubles in the Big Ten Tournament thus far. That's never been done before. Will he get a third today?

Ohio State has been in 4 of the past 5 Big Ten Tournament Finals, move over Michigan State.
Mar 13, 2011 3:27pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:30 PM
Ohio State is 15-0 in their last 15 meetings with Penn State
Mar 13, 2011 3:30pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:31 PM
Liking the grays being broke out for today.
Mar 13, 2011 3:31pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:34 PM
Two fuckin' Cities
Mar 13, 2011 3:34pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:35 PM
Diebs!!
Mar 13, 2011 3:35pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:40 PM
Battle may go for 30 ..but unless he gets some help, no way can PSU hang in this game.
Mar 13, 2011 3:40pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:42 PM
osu45804;709929 wrote:Your officials are Ted Valentine, Mike Kitts and Terry Wymer.

LOL, Valentine and 2 refs who work a lot of MAC games.
Mar 13, 2011 3:42pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:44 PM
Really refs that ball was fucking deflected.
Mar 13, 2011 3:44pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:50 PM
I really don't like thinking about North Carolina being the 2 seed in the East.
Mar 13, 2011 3:50pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:50 PM
Great coaching job by Matta coming out of the timeout. Puts on a 1-2-2 press, gets a steal basket and a basket and causes Penn State to use a timeout.
Mar 13, 2011 3:50pm
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Mar 13, 2011 3:52 PM
Since Craft game in game...Battle hasn't even gotten a shot off. Just think how good he would be if he had some latteral quickness. ;) lol
Mar 13, 2011 3:52pm