That was a clutch shot by Buford. He's had his share of misses so it was nice to see him hit one. And this team showed some mental toughness I thought was lacking with the comeback win at MSU. I'm hoping that will carry over into the tournament.

Craft was steady again, Buford played like it was weekday, Sully was overwhelmed defensively but made some tough shots, Thomas had an excellent second half, and I take back everything I said about Ravenel (for today anyway)...really, really good win at a tough venue in a hostile environment--and it couldn't have come at a better time.

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2012/03/buford-leads-bucks-to-3rd-straight-conference-crown#more

Buford's game winning rain maker was set up by a terrific defensive stand from Evan Ravenel as he forced Draymond Green to launch a tough 17 foot turnaround jumper with :24 to play and the game tied at 70. Ravenel was an absolute beast after Jared Sullinger picked up his 4th foul with 8:32 to play.
The seldom used transfer from Boston College entered for Sully and immediately went to work converting an and-1 that gave Green his 4th foul at 7:10 while tying the game at 58. Afer an MSU free throw gave Sparty a one point lead, Ravenel hit a layup off a great look from Craft and hit a pair of free throws after Derrick Nix hit two of his own to keep the Buckeyes in front at 62-61 with 4:22 to play.

vball10set;1105544 wrote:Craft was steady again, Buford played like it was weekday, Sully was overwhelmed defensively but made some tough shots, Thomas had an excellent second half, and I take back everything I said about Ravenel (for today anyway)...really, really good win at a tough venue in a hostile environment--and it couldn't have come at a better time.

I have always thought Ravenel could give them good minutes. He had shown the ability to do so on occasion. Just not consistant. What I liked, was how he came in and was aggressive. He knocked Green down that one time and I didn't have a problem with that at all. Showed me he/OSU were not going to back down.

SportsAndLady;1105345 wrote:Thad Matta must have talked to Bill Self before that Buford game winner. Was exactly how the Mario Chalmers play went down.

You're all welcome

If you had a clue about OSU(you don't), you would know they run that play often for Buford.

centralbucksfan;1105647 wrote:If you had a clue about OSU(you don't), you would know they run that play often for Buford.

It's the same one they ran against UK last year right? I can't remember clearly and can't check Youtube.

LJ;1105652 wrote:It's the same one they ran against UK last year right? I can't remember clearly and can't check Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CsSSPbI0ic


Different play but he had a good look. 2-16 for Buford smh

centralbucksfan;1105647 wrote:If you had a clue about OSU(you don't), you would know they run that play often for Buford.

Only you would take a joke post serious

SportsAndLady;1105658 wrote:Only you would take a joke post serious

And only you wouldn't see the "wink" at the end. Typical.

Skyhook79;1105654 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CsSSPbI0ic


Different play but he had a good look. 2-16 for Buford smh

why are you syh--if I recall, he MADE the shot on Sunday, right? those who dwell on the past are doomed to repeat it, so thank God WB wasn't dwelling :thumbup:

vball10set;1105690 wrote:why are you syh--if I recall, he MADE the shot on Sunday, right? those who dwell on the past are doomed to repeat it, so thank God WB wasn't dwelling :thumbup:

I would have rather watched him hit the shot against Kentucky and miss yesterday.

Skyhook79;1105979 wrote:I would have rather watched him hit the shot against Kentucky and miss yesterday.

I agree with you 100%

Skyhook79;1105979 wrote:I would have rather watched him hit the shot against Kentucky and miss yesterday.

If we could somehow make that work, I would too.

Buford 2-16 smh.

Skyhook79;1105979 wrote:I would have rather watched him hit the shot against Kentucky and miss yesterday.

I would hope all Buckeye fans would. Last years tournament was so wide open and we had our worst game of the year.

Skyhook79;1105988 wrote:Buford 2-16 smh.

Skyhook79;1105988 wrote:Buford 2-16 smh.

Stick to Cleveland and Laker threads please.

Skyhook79;1105654 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CsSSPbI0ic


Different play but he had a good look. 2-16 for Buford smh

Still tough for me to watch that. But what I did notice painfully watching again is that if Craft would have looked to his right, Diebler was about wide open alone for the game winner. 4 of Kentucky's players were running towards Buford.

Skyhook79;1105654 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CsSSPbI0ic


Different play but he had a good look. 2-16 for Buford smh

I haven't seen anything from that game since that night, but wow did that hurt to watch again as a fan.

LJ;1105652 wrote:It's the same one they ran against UK last year right? I can't remember clearly and can't check Youtube.

I was thinking it was Kentucky last night too, but I'm pretty sure it was actually the Indiana game this year. Not a buzzer beater, there were around 10 seconds left.

But I'm pretty sure that was the dribble handoff from Craft going left on the right wing.

Mulva;1106064 wrote:I was thinking it was Kentucky last night too, but I'm pretty sure it was actually the Indiana game this year. Not a buzzer beater, there were around 10 seconds left.

But I'm pretty sure that was the dribble handoff from Craft going left on the right wing.

It was, and I still think that was a poor play to run at that time.

Anyone figure out the technical on Green? Did OSU even shoot FT's on that? That was the only part of the game I missed. Just curious...

centralbucksfan;1106074 wrote:Anyone figure out the technical on Green? Did OSU even shoot FT's on that? That was the only part of the game I missed. Just curious...

Just looked it up, Buford went 1 of 2 on the T.

chicago510;1105991 wrote:I would hope all Buckeye fans would. Last years tournament was so wide open and we had our worst game of the year.

As fans, sometimes people have unrealistic expectations and want their team to win every year. Even when they know in the back of their mind its doubtful. But what hurt me about the Kentucky game last NCAA tournament was I REALLY thought that was the year the Bucks would win it all. I don't think I ever felt so confident in my life. A inside post game in Sullinger, inside defense with Lauderdale, 3-point specialist Diebler, 'lockdown' defender (Lighty), pro type player Buford, good decision making point guard in Craft. A good combination of Senior leadership and McDonalds All-Americans. What more could a team ask for? And the two teams that beat us prior to that did so with players having huge games. If the Bucks win it this year it will help heal the pain a little bit more. But as you were saying, the easier route probably was last season.

mallymal614;1106112 wrote:As fans, sometimes people have unrealistic expectations and want their team to win every year. Even when they know in the back of their mind its doubtful. But what hurt me about the Kentucky game last NCAA tournament was I REALLY thought that was the year the Bucks would win it all. I don't think I ever felt so confident in my life. A inside post game in Sullinger, inside defense with Lauderdale, 3-point specialist Diebler, 'lockdown' defender (Lighty), pro type player Buford, good decision making point guard in Craft. A good combination of Senior leadership and McDonalds All-Americans. What more could a team ask for? And the two teams that beat us prior to that did so with players having huge games. If the Bucks win it this year it will help heal the pain a little bit more. But as you were saying, the easier route probably was last season.

That's exactly how I felt. As well as about everyone I regularly (or occasionally) watch games with. Last year was what looked to be a perfect storm with no dominating teams, but OSU not seeming to have any real weaknesses that could be exploited. And then the Kentucky game happened...