thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Mar 11, 2012 8:24pm
Yes and Fab Melo is physical enough to cause problems for Sullinger.Midstate01;1112918 wrote:I don't think Syracuse is THAT good, but that zone would kill us!
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 11, 2012 8:24pm
Not sure its that much of a surprise. Seth Davis SI pre NCAA article actually alluded that this could be a possible matchup if Duke falls to a #2 seed.reclegend22;1112893 wrote:The Duke vs. Kentucky Elite Eight scenario 20 years after the Laettner game is the committee's biggest surprise. Must have been a coincidence.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 11, 2012 8:27pm
Midstate01;1112918 wrote:I don't think Syracuse is THAT good, but that zone would kill us!
Who knows. OSU has faired really well vs zone when teams tried this year. Thomas / Sullinger high low has been very effective. Sullinger is so good at finding the open man and he and Thomas work well together. Gives Buford time to set his feet as well.
Again, if you make it to the elite 8, you are going to play a damn good team at that point. If I had to pick a top seed to be in, it would be MSU. But that wasn't going to happen. So 'Cuse would be my second choice.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 11, 2012 8:27pm
He was being sarcastic...
People predicted UK/Duke in the same region, along with Sean Woods factoring into that bracket (MVSU vs UK likely in round 2) for a while...
People predicted UK/Duke in the same region, along with Sean Woods factoring into that bracket (MVSU vs UK likely in round 2) for a while...
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 11, 2012 8:34pm
Didn't seem to bother Sullinger when he played against the Plumlee brothers or Young from Florida, Morris from UM and obviously MSU interior defense. The Big Ten is much more physical conference than any in the country. That is only going to help him going into NCAA. This weekend, I saw Sullinger crank it up a notch that I hadn't seen since early in year. I am much more optimistic after watching him play this weekend than I was a couple weeks back.thedynasty1998;1112922 wrote:Yes and Fab Melo is physical enough to cause problems for Sullinger.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Mar 11, 2012 8:36pm
I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.centralbucksfan;1112936 wrote:Didn't seem to bother Sullinger when he played against the Plumlee brothers or Young from Florida, Morris from UM and obviously MSU interior defense. The Big Ten is much more physical conference than any in the country. That is only going to help him going into NCAA. This weekend, I saw Sullinger crank it up a notch that I hadn't seen since early in year. I am much more optimistic after watching him play this weekend than I was a couple weeks back.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 11, 2012 8:39pm
I agree. Fab would just have to stay out of foul trouble and he wasn't Big East DPOY for nothing. He's a 7-footer and he runs the floor quite well, takes charges, alters/blocks shots, etc. Buford would be my main concern. If he's knocking down the 3....OSU wins. If he's not, I don't see OSU beating Syracuse should they meet.thedynasty1998;1112922 wrote:Yes and Fab Melo is physical enough to cause problems for Sullinger.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 11, 2012 8:42pm
Seems like a lot of analysts are picking Syracuse to lose early. I actually like that rather than everybody singing their praises.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 11, 2012 8:46pm
Have to give you major props on the Sean Woods/Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky first round calls for UK. Haha.Azubuike24;1112929 wrote:He was being sarcastic...
People predicted UK/Duke in the same region, along with Sean Woods factoring into that bracket (MVSU vs UK likely in round 2) for a while...
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 11, 2012 8:47pm
Maybe so. But he will get more calls then he does in the Big10. On top of that, Big10 teams are familar with him and how to defend him. The nice thing about the NCAA, is ur playing new teams that are not familar with eachother. Makes a big difference.ts1227;1112937 wrote:I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Mar 11, 2012 8:49pm
Only thing about the Cuse is they struggle to find O sometimes. They have great depth, but no lead dog. Saw it a bit against Cincy. That said, I'm nitpicking and they only lost twice for a reason.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 11, 2012 8:50pm
Valentine and Hightower let what slide? lolts1227;1112937 wrote:I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 11, 2012 8:54pm
That's true when they're forced to play in the halfcourt. As Hubert Davis said earlier....someone else (most likely Joseph or Jardine, maybe Triche) is gonna have to step up and help Dion Waiters with the scoring. James Southerland will also be an x-factor for the Orange. If he can contribute offensively, that would go a long way in the 'Cuse making it to New Orleans.chicago510;1112948 wrote:Only thing about the Cuse is they struggle to find O sometimes. They have great depth, but no lead dog. Saw it a bit against Cincy. That said, I'm nitpicking and they only lost twice for a reason.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 11, 2012 8:56pm
What's the deal with all the Marquette love? Are they really that good?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Mar 11, 2012 8:57pm
Yes, but very small.Ironman92;1112958 wrote:What's the deal with all the Marquette love? Are they really that good?
Dick Vitale and Digger both have Vandy/FSU in the Elite 8. Based on that, I'm feeling good about OSU and Syracuse chances.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Mar 11, 2012 9:02pm
KU got a VERY NICE draw. Bill Self can make Roy Williams his bitch again this year...
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 11, 2012 9:03pm
Agree.....on all counts.Mulva;1112960 wrote:Yes, but very small.
Dick Vitale and Digger both have Vandy/FSU in the Elite 8. Based on that, I'm feeling good about OSU and Syracuse chances.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Mar 11, 2012 10:29pm
Game times out
http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5998
Ohio State: Approx. 9:50 PM Thursday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:20 tipoff)
Ohio: 7:20 PM Friday on TNT
Cincinnati: 12:15 PM Friday on CBS
Xavier: Approx. 9:40 PM Friday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:15 tipoff)
http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5998
Ohio State: Approx. 9:50 PM Thursday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:20 tipoff)
Ohio: 7:20 PM Friday on TNT
Cincinnati: 12:15 PM Friday on CBS
Xavier: Approx. 9:40 PM Friday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:15 tipoff)
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 11, 2012 10:33pm
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU I hate 9pm+ games
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 11, 2012 10:33pm
I hope its a game I can fall asleep watching
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Mar 11, 2012 10:36pm
Thanks for posting.ts1227;1113193 wrote:Game times out
http://news.turner.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5998
Ohio State: Late game Thursday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:20 tipoff)
Ohio: 7:20 PM Friday on TNT
Cincinnati: 12:15 PM Friday on CBS
Xavier: Late game Friday on TNT (after conclusion of a 7:15 tipoff)
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 11, 2012 11:37pm
Damn it. I'll be at the airport picking up my grandparents.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 12, 2012 2:24pm
Two things that suck:
Memphis-Saint Louis. Both of these teams are capable, but one won't make it past the second round. Memphis should've probably been a 7 or 6.
New Mexico-Long Beach St. Heading into the tournament, I was all aboard the Lobo bandwagon - I think this is a team that's ready for big-time and watching them in the Mtn West tourney solidified that thought for me. And then they go and put them against LBSU, who could easily be this year's Cinderella. Damn you committee.
Memphis-Saint Louis. Both of these teams are capable, but one won't make it past the second round. Memphis should've probably been a 7 or 6.
New Mexico-Long Beach St. Heading into the tournament, I was all aboard the Lobo bandwagon - I think this is a team that's ready for big-time and watching them in the Mtn West tourney solidified that thought for me. And then they go and put them against LBSU, who could easily be this year's Cinderella. Damn you committee.
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Big Gain
Posts: 2,073
Mar 13, 2012 3:13am
The same logic has Sullinger shooting 20 foul shots.ts1227;1112937 wrote:I would think the opposite, because you're going to get refs from out of the area who will call a lot of what they let slide in the B1G. Since Sullinger is quite stubborn about changing his game to how it's being called, he could be in foul trouble fast.