If Sullinger and Thomas both leave early Ohio State won't finish higher than 5th in the Big Ten, they'll be lucky to finish over .500 in the Big Ten.Terry_Tate;1117946 wrote:To echo the past 2 posts, why not? I think Ohio State could be really fun to watch next year without Sully and Buford. Maybe not better, but Thomas would have some huge nights. If Thomas goes pro Ohio State is a borderline top 25 team, but with him I think they're still top 10.
After seeing your post I agree, lol, but I would rather have Thomas back than Sully.
If Sullinger and Thomas both leave Ohio State is in serious trouble, and now that I think about it they won't be near the top 25 unless some guys make huge jumps. If Thomas returns I see a starting 5 of Craft-Smith Jr.-Thompson-Thomas-Williams with Shannon Scott and Evan Ravenel the first 2 off the bench, or switch Ravenel and Williams. Defensively I think they would still be really good, but obviously scoring points would be the issue. The offense would flow through Deshaun Thomas and I could see him averaging 20-22 a game, but someone else would have to step up as a scorer. I'll revise my top 10 to be a top 15ish squad, not that it's much of a difference.Big Gain;1118030 wrote:If Sullinger and Thomas both leave early Ohio State won't finish higher than 5th in the Big Ten, they'll be lucky to finish over .500 in the Big Ten.
Will Ravenel and Williams together equal Sullinger's scoring and rebounding?
Will Ross replace Thomas's scoring and rebounding.
Will Lenzel Smith replace Buford's scoring?
Will Thompson and Weatherspoon be able to make a shot other than a dunk or layup?
Shannon Scott. FG% .290, 3Pt% .062, FT% .286 The worst shooter in Ohio State history.
Will Sibert transfer?
Craft must average 15ppg.
Terrible shooting by one team with not so terrible shooting by the other team.wildcats20;1118021 wrote:lol ANOTHER turnover from Colorado.
How do you win with 23(and counting) TO's?
Yeah. That would be a problem for OSU. Craft-Smith-Ross-Thomas-Williams/Rav on the floor wouldn't be too big of a concern. But what happens when you have to sub for Ross? Craft, Thompson and Smith Jr all on the floor, all of a sudden, Thomas and Craft are the only ones who can really do anything. Then if you have to sit Smith Jr. while Thompson is in there.... :thumbdown:0311sdp;1118056 wrote:I think Ross will start next season, coming in late this year hurt him a lot. With a year to blend in and improve he could be the outside shooter that the team lacks. If OSU has to start Ravenel they will be an unranked team. Siebert, if he doesn't transfer also has shown at times that he can score. I have no faith that Scott will ever amount to shit and Thompson although a great athlete better learn to shoot at least a little or I don't know how you can play him, Craft, and Smith Jr. all at the same time and expect to beat anyone any good. Matta might want to look at players who can shoot and have good fundamentals and not just great athletes when he is recruiting in the future.
Ohio State had 18.wildcats20;1118021 wrote:lol ANOTHER turnover from Colorado.
How do you win with 23(and counting) TO's?