se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 27, 2011 8:53am
Tomorrow @ 5:30. Northwestern isn't a bad team, but they don't have enough to keep this too terribly close, especially at VCA. Bucks by 15.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 27, 2011 10:44am
Agree with this. NW will hang in for a while, but OSU will pull away. OSU needs to defend the 3pt shot and be patient on defense as NW will use the shot clock. Shurna and Crawford are two pretty good players.se-alum;1027963 wrote:Tomorrow @ 5:30. Northwestern isn't a bad team, but they don't have enough to keep this too terribly close, especially at VCA. Bucks by 15.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 27, 2011 11:58am
530 is a weird time. Always tough with NW think we win but the Cats keep it around 10.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 27, 2011 12:47pm
I'm not overly concerned when we're at VCA, so I'll say OSU by at least 15. However, since we haven't shown we can win a road game against a ranked opponent, I'll be nervous about any B1G games on the road.
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holdingout
Posts: 585
Dec 27, 2011 1:01pm
Hope OSU plays with more spirit in this game.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 27, 2011 1:03pm
In the one chance they've had, without Sullinger??vball10set;1028105 wrote:I'm not overly concerned when we're at VCA, so I'll say OSU by at least 15. However, since we haven't shown we can win a road game against a ranked opponent, I'll be nervous about any B1G games on the road.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 27, 2011 1:56pm
Yes, but they still haven't proved they can. Once they do (ie on 12/31 in Bloomington), I'll feel a little more confident. That being said, I'm predicting the the B1G regular season champ will have at least two conference losses this season.se-alum;1028114 wrote:In the one chance they've had, without Sullinger??
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 28, 2011 12:40pm
Northwestern should be a good challenge, just because they can test the patience of any team with their style of play. You have to be disciplined and not force stuff when they're out there running down the shot clock and trying to keep games to a 55-52 margin.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 28, 2011 5:55pm
Really stroking it well tonight.
Was a 3 point game and now it's blown wide open.
Was a 3 point game and now it's blown wide open.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 28, 2011 6:05pm
Matta has played 9 already and still 5 left 1st half.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 28, 2011 6:55pm
Hightower makin' sure everyone knows he's there. No flow to the 2nd half, due to ticky-tack foul calls.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Dec 28, 2011 7:15pm
Havent seen NW dismanteled like this much. 77-51 still 4 to play. And I think Buford missed like 3 shots. 28 points for 44 its always someone else putting up numbers they just roll with the hot hand.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 28, 2011 8:35pm
You can say that again. Everytime I go to a game(season tickets) and I see Hightower officiating...I know whats coming. Just aweful. Watching how physical the IU/MSU game is, with no calls. Can't stand when officials make it about them.se-alum;1029289 wrote:Hightower makin' sure everyone knows he's there. No flow to the 2nd half, due to ticky-tack foul calls.
As for OSU, was VERY nice to see them play well. Probably first time since Duke they put together two good halfs of ball. Great to see Sibert play well. We needed his shooting against the zone. And Scott played very well in relief for Craft. You can just see how talented Scott is. He dropped some dimes a few times. Sully looks like he is back in the flow of things as well. Buford, wow..what can you see. He was into it tonite. Wish we could see that every game. I think its mental with him. Going to IU on Sat nite will be a STIFF test for this team. Looking forward to see how they play on the road.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 28, 2011 8:39pm
Our first real road test with Sully, and Craft has to stay out of foul trouble--he looked out of synch tonight (which Hightower definitely had a hand in). It'll be a battle for sure.centralbucksfan;1029382 wrote: Looking forward to see how they play on the road.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Dec 28, 2011 8:44pm
centralbucksfan;1029382 wrote:You can say that again. Everytime I go to a game(season tickets) and I see Hightower officiating...I know whats coming. Just aweful. Watching how physical the IU/MSU game is, with no calls. Can't stand when officials make it about them.
As for OSU, was VERY nice to see them play well. Probably first time since Duke they put together two good halfs of ball. Great to see Sibert play well. We needed his shooting against the zone. And Scott played very well in relief for Craft. You can just see how talented Scott is. He dropped some dimes a few times. Sully looks like he is back in the flow of things as well. Buford, wow..what can you see. He was into it tonite. Wish we could see that every game. I think its mental with him. Going to IU on Sat nite will be a STIFF test for this team. Looking forward to see how they play on the road.
Willy B surged after his blocked shot and never quit after that, great game from him. Happy to see Sibert play some meaningful minutes where he actually produced.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 28, 2011 8:47pm
Definately not one of Craft better games. But it wasn't bad either. I don't worry too much about them getting in foul trouble. Both are pretty smart players. Two of Sully fouls tonite were a joke. And what we have now with this team, that we haven't in the past, is depth. Matta may not go to it unless needed. But with Scott able to come in, as well as Ravenal and others, OSU can certainly hold their own. Tonite with Craft and Sully on the bench, OSU actually increased their lead. That was great to see.vball10set;1029385 wrote:Our first real road test with Sully, and Craft has to stay out of foul trouble--he looked out of synch tonight (which Hightower definitely had a hand in). It'll be a battle for sure.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 28, 2011 8:57pm
Scott definitely had some nice passes that led to easy scores. He's gonna be a good one.
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Big Gain
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Dec 28, 2011 10:17pm
I hope he's patient, he won't be a starter or play more than 10 minutes in a meaningful game until he's a Senior.se-alum;1029409 wrote:Scott definitely had some nice passes that led to easy scores. He's gonna be a good one.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 28, 2011 10:50pm
He played 20 min tonite in a meaningful game tonite. And it will be interesting to see how it plays out with he and Craft. But Scott is too talented to stay in the bench for 3yrs. That I do know.Big Gain;1029614 wrote:I hope he's patient, he won't be a starter or play more than 10 minutes in a meaningful game until he's a Senior.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 28, 2011 11:02pm
I think eventually you'll see craft and Scott on the floor together. Maybe not this season though.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Dec 29, 2011 12:26am
LMAO, what?Big Gain;1029614 wrote:I hope he's patient, he won't be a starter or play more than 10 minutes in a meaningful game until he's a Senior.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 29, 2011 7:45am
Ridiculous.Big Gain;1029614 wrote:I hope he's patient, he won't be a starter or play more than 10 minutes in a meaningful game until he's a Senior.
Wooball
Posts: 1,325
Dec 29, 2011 9:41am
I think next year we may see them on the floor together some, but I think with Craft, Scott, Smith, Thompson, Sibert, Ross, Ravenel, Williams, Spoon and McDonald you are going to have a long, quick, athletic team w/ no true post scorer. I'd expect that team to pressure and get out and run. To do that Matta is going to need 2 quality PG's to run the show, which he will have.Midstate01;1029691 wrote:I think eventually you'll see craft and Scott on the floor together. Maybe not this season though.
Edit: I left out Thomas, he should come back for his junior year but it wouldn't shock me if he leaves if he is told he would get picked.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 29, 2011 9:53am
McDonald won't see the floor for a LONG, LONG while, if ever. He just isn't that good. A project. Until Spoon learns to shoot, he isn't going to get serious time either. His shot is just aweful. Unbelievable athlete. But basketball is a skills game. His skills are lacking.Wooball;1029812 wrote:I think next year we may see them on the floor together some, but I think with Craft, Scott, Smith, Thompson, Sibert, Ross, Ravenel, Williams, Spoon and McDonald you are going to have a long, quick, athletic team w/ no true post scorer. I'd expect that team to pressure and get out and run. To do that Matta is going to need 2 quality PG's to run the show, which he will have.
Edit: I left out Thomas, he should come back for his junior year but it wouldn't shock me if he leaves if he is told he would get picked.
But I agree about Scott and Craft playing together. Two PG's on the floor is not unheard of.
Wooball
Posts: 1,325
Dec 29, 2011 9:59am
There was a reason those were the last 2 guys I listed. Although Spoon did get into the game last night in the 1st half. He could see some action next year at the 4 if Thomas makes a poor(basketball) decision and heads to the NBA.centralbucksfan;1029833 wrote:McDonald won't see the floor for a LONG, LONG while, if ever. He just isn't that good. A project. Until Spoon learns to shoot, he isn't going to get serious time either. His shot is just aweful. Unbelievable athlete. But basketball is a skills game. His skills are lacking.
But I agree about Scott and Craft playing together. Two PG's on the floor is not unheard of.