Leonardo
Posts: 4,986
Dec 11, 2009 1:21pm
OSU is 7-1 and are playing in their first game without Evan Turner.
Butler is 6-3 and have lost two of their last four games.
Noon on ESPN
Butler is 6-3 and have lost two of their last four games.
Noon on ESPN
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 11, 2009 1:25pm
Will be an interesting game to see how OSU does without Turner. If they are able to go in and get a win, it could go a LONG way for this team as far as confidence is concerned. I expect them to go in and be very competative and think it will be a close game either way.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Dec 11, 2009 2:09pm
Butler isn't as good as I thought they would be, although they will stay in the top 25 all year.
I think this is a good test for the Bucks without Turner. I don't think they win, but I'll be happy if they can keep it within 8-10 points. A win would be HUGE!
I think this is a good test for the Bucks without Turner. I don't think they win, but I'll be happy if they can keep it within 8-10 points. A win would be HUGE!
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 11, 2009 3:40pm
A win would be HUGE for confidence and a great resume builder for the tourney down the road. It will show the committee that OSU can play without Turner.
Buford needs to wake up and start playing his game for OSU to win.
Buford needs to wake up and start playing his game for OSU to win.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 11, 2009 8:12pm
This is the kind of game I could see OSU winning even without Turner. Butler is solid, but they aren't very athletic. Buckeyes might not need someone creating off the dribble to get open looks for guys like Diebler.
Going to be interesting to see how the rebounding goes without Turner though.
Going to be interesting to see how the rebounding goes without Turner though.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 12, 2009 12:08pm
Sloppy start
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 12, 2009 12:39pm
Buckeyes on a 11-0 Run to lead 29-28 ... David Lighty and Dallas Lauderdale have been great today.. Diebler still has not scored
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 12:40pm
I figured Butler would focus on Diebler after Turner being out.
Glad to see that Lauderdale and Lighty are stepping up.
Glad to see that Lauderdale and Lighty are stepping up.
BlueDevil11
Posts: 1,911
Dec 12, 2009 12:40pm
Lauderdale is getting a lot of easy points off of passes from Lighty. Those two are making it look really easy to score.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 12, 2009 12:51pm
Buckeyes end the half on a 18-6 run to lead 36-34
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 12:52pm
Very good end to the half for the Buckeyes.
What would be great is if the guys continue to score and then Diebler knocks in a few 3's. They need to get him some open looks.
What would be great is if the guys continue to score and then Diebler knocks in a few 3's. They need to get him some open looks.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 12, 2009 12:54pm
Very nice comeback by OSU. They started off slowly, then changed to man to man on defense and got more aggressive. Lighty really getting after it on both ends of court. Keeping Dallas out of foul trouble is key as he is a big mismatch on offensive end. Gotta get Buford and Deibler going.
As I was worried about, both those guys are getting face guarded without Turner on the floor to loosen up the defense. Gotta find a way to get them open for shots.
As I was worried about, both those guys are getting face guarded without Turner on the floor to loosen up the defense. Gotta find a way to get them open for shots.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 1:00pm
Exactly, both of those guys especially Diebler are going to be facing the opponent's defensive focus. Hopefully this will allow Lighty and Lauderdale to continue having solid games. But sooner or later OSU will have to set some plays up to get Billy and Jon some open looks.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 12, 2009 1:13pm
Sloppy start to the 2nd half too
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 12, 2009 1:20pm
Tie time at 48 w/ 13:12 left .... Buckeyes REALLY need to defend the 3 .... Diebler has TWO points and from the free throw line, he needs to get open and knock down a couple shots bad
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 12, 2009 1:26pm
Wow, that was a bs phantom foul on Lauderdale. These officials have been questionable both ways. That foul in first half that was an obvious travel was one of worst calls I have seen this year.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 1:29pm
OSU needs to get Diebler an open look behind the arc. Only one 3 attempt will not win OSU the game.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 1:31pm
Maybe a substitution of Simmons for Diebler?
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 12, 2009 1:32pm
Butler is getting away w/ a lot of pushing and hand checking
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 1:32pm
Cannot let Butler make a huge run.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 12, 2009 1:34pm
Diebler should not be on the court right now. Really struggling without Turner out there setting him up. Hasn't created any separation for himself.
Lighty looks pretty good. He's stepped up.
Lighty looks pretty good. He's stepped up.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 1:35pm
Mulva, I agree. Diebler isn't the type of player that creates separation that's not his job or role. He needs someone to drive and kick it out to him. I won't bash him because that is his role on the Buckeyes team but it definitely hurts when the main player that sets up your other top scorer is out for two months lol.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Dec 12, 2009 1:39pm
Doesn't look good for OSU. With Turner they would be dominating this game imo but they have played tough so far.
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Dec 12, 2009 1:40pm
I really dislike Hayward
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purple_rein
Posts: 349
Dec 12, 2009 1:42pm
Diebler definitely should have been taken out for the first part of this 2nd half, but now down 10, he has to be out there because he can catch fire at any time.
Lighty, Bufford, Lauderdale, Simmons, and Hill is the lineup I like.
Lighty, Bufford, Lauderdale, Simmons, and Hill is the lineup I like.