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Apr 3, 2012 4:22 PM
Watford 60-40 leaving
Zeller 90-10 staying.
Apr 3, 2012 4:22pm
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Apr 3, 2012 4:40 PM
Big Gain;1135746 wrote:I would think that Thomas and Sullinger know if they both come back Ohio State has a better shot at winning it all next year as opposed to what their chances were this year. If that has a bearing on their decisions I do not know.
Yeah. It's one of those things where you get the idea both of them generally enjoy college and want to be at Ohio State...but when it comes to this time of the year where people are talking about big money, that doesn't really matter all that often. So, it's a big crapshoot where it gets tough to tell if they'll really stay...or if the thought of them staying is just us fans being wishful because they come off as good kids who want to stay and win a title.
Apr 3, 2012 4:40pm
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Apr 3, 2012 4:59 PM
Big Gain;1135730 wrote:Ohio State could easily finish 5th in the Big Ten next year
As could any number of teams in the B1G...they could also finish in 1st ;)
Apr 3, 2012 4:59pm
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Apr 3, 2012 7:08 PM
Laley23;1135624 wrote:As crazy as it is for me to say, because Ive been adamant that Sully will leave and Thomas as 50-50. But I think there is a chance both come back. Im like 80% Thomas will be back, and I was 95% Sully would go...but now Im about 50-50 on him. Dont know what it is, but Id still say he bolts if a gun was to my head.
Read today that Thomas just had a kid recently. That would play a big part in his decision to leave.
Apr 3, 2012 7:08pm
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Apr 3, 2012 7:12 PM
centralbucksfan;1135872 wrote:Read today that Thomas just had a kid recently. That would play a big part in his decision to leave.
cbf, where'd you read that at? I just tried to look it up, but can't find a link-do you have one?
Apr 3, 2012 7:12pm
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Apr 4, 2012 12:23 AM
Here is an early one from CBSSportsnet (Gary Parrish and John Goodman).
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/18274517/ridiculously-early-top-25-and-one-calipari-kentucky-reload-are-no-1

1. UK
2. Indiana
3. Louisville
4. Kansas
5. Michigan
8. MSU
10. UNC
14. Wisconsin
18. Duke
22. Minnesota
24. Ohio St.

Move OSU up about 7 spots, and this is basically what I agree with.

Jon Rothstein is releasing his tomorrow (per Twitter). Also CBSsportsnet guy.
Apr 4, 2012 12:23am
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Apr 4, 2012 12:24 AM
I still don't see Carolina as a top 15 team.

Even IF James Michael stays for next year. They won't be good.
Apr 4, 2012 12:24am
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Apr 4, 2012 12:27 AM
wildcats20;1136271 wrote:I still don't see Carolina as a top 15 team.

Even IF James Michael stays for next year. They won't be good.
I think you are over reacting to losing players. Like Ewok with Cuse. They are still loaded in college basketball terms and have a lot coming in.

That Joel James kid is a beast and Paige is the 2nd best PG in the class. McDonald and Strickland healthy. McAdoo and James on inside. Hairston and Bullock to stretch the D. That is a top 15 team, imo.
Apr 4, 2012 12:27am
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Apr 4, 2012 9:29 AM
Georgetown, no.

Henry Sims is gone
Jason Clark is gone
Hollis Thompson is going pro
Otto Porter may be going pro

They are not a top 10 team...
Apr 4, 2012 9:29am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:27 AM
Jon Rothstein.

1. Louisville
2. Indiana
4. Kentucky
5. Michigan State
10. Ohio St.
13. UNC
15. Michigan
23. Wisconsin
25. Minny

From memory, so a few may be wrong. But B1G are all correct, Im 99% sure.
Apr 4, 2012 11:27am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:30 AM
Are these assuming Siva and the other guy stay?

Louisville won't sniff the top 5 without them.
Apr 4, 2012 11:30am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:39 AM
Laley23;1136269 wrote:Here is an early one from CBSSportsnet (Gary Parrish and John Goodman).
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/18274517/ridiculously-early-top-25-and-one-calipari-kentucky-reload-are-no-1

1. UK
2. Indiana
3. Louisville
4. Kansas
5. Michigan
8. MSU
10. UNC
14. Wisconsin
18. Duke
22. Minnesota
24. Ohio St.

Move OSU up about 7 spots, and this is basically what I agree with.

Jon Rothstein is releasing his tomorrow (per Twitter). Also CBSsportsnet guy.
Roseanne give her opinion too? :) (Its Jeff Goodman. I know that because I listen to their podcast a lot. These guys are ALOT better than the ESPN guys. Goodman said on the SVP show that while on the way to Columbus for the 2nd/3rd round games he went to the Schott instead of Nationwide, so he had to hurry over to NA and ended up getting a speeding ticket out of it!)

I do like this one because they list who they think will go and stay.
Apr 4, 2012 11:39am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:43 AM
sportswizuhrd;1136568 wrote:Roseanne give her opinion too? :)

I do like this one because they list who they think will go and stay.
GFY. Yes she did. IU #1, UCONN #312
Apr 4, 2012 11:43am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:45 AM
wildcats20;1136554 wrote:Are these assuming Siva and the other guy stay?

Louisville won't sniff the top 5 without them.
Behannan? I assume so yes, and their run to the Final Four. Dieng is a player though, so if they come back I agree.

I said about 3 weeks ago that I thought LVille, UK, and IU were top 3 in no order (pending UK getting Noel and Bazz).
Apr 4, 2012 11:45am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:50 AM
Laley23;1136578 wrote:GFY. Yes she did. IU #1, UCONN #312
I hear she wants to sing the National Anthem before every Hoosier home game! :)
Apr 4, 2012 11:50am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:56 AM
sportswizuhrd;1136594 wrote:I hear she wants to sing the National Anthem before every Hoosier home game! :)
Good. Now Ill know where to find her, to put a bullet in her head.
Apr 4, 2012 11:56am
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Apr 4, 2012 11:58 AM
sportswizuhrd;1136594 wrote:I hear she wants to sing the National Anthem before every Hoosier home game! :)
Well, that'll drop the Hoosiers about 20 spots. Hard to call plays when her screeching has driven everyone deaf!
Apr 4, 2012 11:58am
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Apr 4, 2012 12:43 PM
Laley23;1136598 wrote:Good. Now Ill know where to find her, to put a bullet in her head.
Carl Lewis and The Fray will be fill-ins. Please don't shoot them.
Apr 4, 2012 12:43pm
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Apr 4, 2012 1:16 PM
Sports Illustrated: I read they knocked MSU down because of Nix, but it isnt stated for sure in the article.

http://ncaa-tournament.si.com/2012/04/04/after-the-confetti-top-32-for-2012-13/

1. Indiana
2. Louisville
3. Kentucky
5. Michigan
8. UNC
12. Duke
17. Kansas
18. Wisconsin
19. Ohio State
21. Michigan State
27. Minnesota
Apr 4, 2012 1:16pm
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Apr 4, 2012 1:21 PM
Read over UNC's story for next year, did not realize they got Oriakhi. I still think they are not a top 10 team though. Too guard heavy.
Apr 4, 2012 1:21pm
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Apr 4, 2012 1:25 PM
Laley23;1136659 wrote:Sports Illustrated: I read they knocked MSU down because of Nix, but it isnt stated for sure in the article.

http://ncaa-tournament.si.com/2012/04/04/after-the-confetti-top-32-for-2012-13/

1. Indiana
2. Louisville
3. Kentucky
5. Michigan
8. UNC
12. Duke
17. Kansas
18. Wisconsin
19. Ohio State
21. Michigan State
27. Minnesota
Read over why he had UNC at 8 and its due to the possibility that McAdoo could go there and the possibility that Alex Oriakhi could go there. Dumb.
Apr 4, 2012 1:25pm
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Apr 4, 2012 1:37 PM
I actually wouldn't be surprised if AO went to Missouri. He was AAU teammates with the Pressey brothers and that could be a huge factor.
Apr 4, 2012 1:37pm