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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 25, 2012 7:54pm
I think the FRONT LINE is about a wash IMO. I think this game comes down to players like Smith and Buford, as well as KU "other" players. I also believe the matchup that will define this game, is Craft vs Taylor. Craft forced him into 7 turnovers the first time. But Taylor did have like 12 asst. in that game. For OSU to win, they/Craft must contain Taylor. As we saw today, he is the engine to their train.
Craft has been nothing short of dominant in the NCAA defensively. He disrupts the other teams offense that many just don't see. If he continues as he has been, he could give a turnover prone Taylor big time trouble.
Craft has been nothing short of dominant in the NCAA defensively. He disrupts the other teams offense that many just don't see. If he continues as he has been, he could give a turnover prone Taylor big time trouble.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Mar 25, 2012 7:57pm
People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 25, 2012 7:58pm
slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
That's valid. Not sure what they'll do.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 25, 2012 7:59pm
But my guess would be that Thomas guards him. He guarded the big kid from illinois, who is the better player of the 2.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 25, 2012 8:01pm
They have played 38 games. Matta isn't, nor should he change. OSU has played similar size and has done very well against it. Just as it seems to be a bit of a mismatch on one end, its goes the other way for OSU on offensive end. Thomas is a mismatch for just about anyone playing him with his uncanny ability to play inside, and slide to the perimeter.slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Mar 25, 2012 8:02pm
Rav and Sully won't start together, I would bet the farm on that, Rav needed to back Sully when he gets 2 fouls in the first 7 minutes, which will likely happen lol.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Mar 25, 2012 8:04pm
I would guess they would have Thomas on Robinson. Sullinger can't stay with him, Thomas might have a chance. It's not like Robinson has an arsenal of post moves. Just stay in front of him and keep him off the glass. Easier said than done though.slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 25, 2012 8:06pm
Sully will be on Withey and Thomas on Robinson.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Mar 25, 2012 8:11pm
I really hope not. You have two big time players going head to head. I hope the officials let them play. I really don't want to see either one in foul trouble.ytownfootball;1127722 wrote:Rav and Sully won't start together, I would bet the farm on that, Rav needed to back Sully when he gets 2 fouls in the first 7 minutes, which will likely happen lol.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Mar 25, 2012 8:15pm
Me too. I would hope that after the abortion filled officiating that went on last night someone is going to sit them down and say "Look fells...it ain't about you out there." to the officiating crew.centralbucksfan;1127740 wrote:I really hope not. You have two big time players going head to head. I hope the officials let them play. I really don't want to see either one in foul trouble.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 25, 2012 8:18pm
I hope so. If Sully was on Robinson...he would be in foul trouble just like yesterday.LJ;1127729 wrote:Sully will be on Withey and Thomas on Robinson.
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Mar 25, 2012 8:43pm
LOL at whoever said ACL-less Hummel is quicker than Deshaun Thomas....
At this stage you have to show up and play your best game. I think Ohio State's best game beats Kansas' best game.
At this stage you have to show up and play your best game. I think Ohio State's best game beats Kansas' best game.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Mar 25, 2012 8:51pm
I was hoping the same for the Anthony Davis vs Cody Zeller matchup, but both of them sat on the bench with two fouls the whole first half.centralbucksfan;1127740 wrote:I really hope not. You have two big time players going head to head. I hope the officials let them play. I really don't want to see either one in foul trouble.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Mar 25, 2012 9:33pm
Withey only had 2 points in the first game without Sullinger playing at all.slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 25, 2012 9:59pm
My wife's boss (attorney who attends every OSU football game, even the bowls) just texted my wife and asked her if we wanted to go to the Final 4 with him (very good seats)
Then he texted back.....Just Kidding
WEAK
Then he texted back.....Just Kidding
WEAK
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 25, 2012 10:33pm
What a fuckin dickIronman92;1127804 wrote:My wife's boss (attorney who attends every OSU football game, even the bowls) just texted my wife and asked her if we wanted to go to the Final 4 with him (very good seats)
Then he texted back.....Just Kidding
WEAK
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 25, 2012 10:34pm
And he never jokes....till today I guess
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 25, 2012 10:34pm
Ironman92;1127804 wrote:My wife's boss (attorney who attends every OSU football game, even the bowls) just texted my wife and asked her if we wanted to go to the Final 4 with him (very good seats)
Then he texted back.....Just Kidding
WEAK
Dirty!!
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 25, 2012 10:47pm
ccrunner609;1127845 wrote:you do realize he fouled out the last time they played?
Oh noooo
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Mar 25, 2012 10:48pm
So? There were 50 fouls called in that gameccrunner609;1127845 wrote:you do realize he fouled out the last time they played?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 25, 2012 10:50pm
He fouled out with 24 seconds left.
It's not like he fouled out with 3 minutes to play.
It's not like he fouled out with 3 minutes to play.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Mar 25, 2012 10:54pm
smh @ CC, always the party pooper
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wghfan
Posts: 744
Mar 25, 2012 11:05pm
Can not believe this game is following Louisville/Kentucky. They usually put the feature game on last.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Mar 25, 2012 11:06pm
+1. Ohio State needs to play their game...and make Kansas adjust. If the Bucks shoot the ball well (including from the damn line), they should win.centralbucksfan;1127720 wrote:They have played 38 games. Matta isn't, nor should he change. OSU has played similar size and has done very well against it. Just as it seems to be a bit of a mismatch on one end, its goes the other way for OSU on offensive end. Thomas is a mismatch for just about anyone playing him with his uncanny ability to play inside, and slide to the perimeter.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 25, 2012 11:13pm
OSU/Kansas >>>>>>> Kentucky/Louisvillewghfan;1127856 wrote:Can not believe this game is following Louisville/Kentucky. They usually put the feature game on last.