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vball10set
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Jan 14, 2013 8:07am
:thumbup:Midstate01;1365539 wrote:He had very very few open looks. Craft was awesome on him today.
http://www.toledoblade.com/Ohio-State/2013/01/14/Buckeyes-make-statement-hand-Michigan-its-1st-loss.html
The most anticipated matchup was Craft against Burke, who has emerged in his sophomore season as a national player-of-the-year candidate. Craft, regarded as the top defender in the conference, proved last year to be among the few players capable of slowing Burke and was out to do the same on Sunday.
Matta noticed this purpose throughout, from Craft’s stoicism during pregame introductions — usually, the coach said, "we may joke around or smile" — to the point guard’s plea during a late timeout.
"He said, ‘Hey guys, stop helping, I can do the job,’" Matta recalled.
reclegend22
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Jan 14, 2013 10:14am
Craft may have single-handedly prevented Burke from becoming the runaway NPOTY candidate yesterday. He is as good a defender as there has been in the game over the last four or five years.
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WebFire
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Jan 14, 2013 10:57am
Craft has Burke's number for sure. But I don't think one game keeps anyone out of contention.reclegend22;1365793 wrote:Craft may have single-handedly prevented Burke from becoming the runaway NPOTY candidate yesterday. He is as good a defender as there has been in the game over the last four or five years.
As for the game, I think OSU did what they always do better than Michigan: be physical.
reclegend22
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Jan 14, 2013 11:13am
Burke is definitely not out of contention for NPOTY. He is still very much in the running. However, with a huge performance at Ohio State on national television against the best defensive guard in the country, Burke probably would have been considered the prime candidate at that point. So I think that Craft prevented that from happening.WebFire;1365843 wrote:Craft has Burke's number for sure. But I don't think one game keeps anyone out of contention.
Right now, personally, I think it's Doug McDermott, Anthony Bennett and Trey Burke, then Jeff Withey and Mason Plumlee. Burke, being from Michigan, would probably get the nod over McDermott and Bennett, though, if that's how the order shakes out.
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WebFire
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Jan 14, 2013 11:19am
10-4. Honestly, I don't think burke will get it. But it's a long season.reclegend22;1365849 wrote:Burke is definitely not out of contention for NPOTY. He is still very much in the running. However, with a huge performance at Ohio State on national television against the best defensive guard in the country, Burke probably would have been considered the prime candidate at that point. So I think that Craft prevented that from happening.
Right now, personally, I think it's Doug McDermott, Anthony Bennett and Trey Burke, then Jeff Withey and Mason Plumlee. Burke, being from Michigan, would probably get the nod over McDermott and Bennett, though, if that's how the order shakes out.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 14, 2013 11:43am
I love the way Burke plays the game. He rarely forces shots, and plays within' the offense. He could average 25/gm if he wanted to, but he knows what is best for the team.
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WebFire
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Jan 14, 2013 12:47pm
Except against OSU. :@se-alum;1365882 wrote:I love the way Burke plays the game. He rarely forces shots, and plays within' the offense. He could average 25/gm if he wanted to, but he knows what is best for the team.
se-alum
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Jan 14, 2013 12:58pm
Well, he is playing against probably the best perimeter defender in the country.WebFire;1365911 wrote:Except against OSU. :@
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WebFire
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Jan 14, 2013 1:30pm
Oh I know. I just felt like he and Hardaway were forcing too many shots, especially late when they were chucking 3s for no apparent reason.se-alum;1365920 wrote:Well, he is playing against probably the best perimeter defender in the country.
se-alum
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Jan 14, 2013 2:26pm
I think OSU is just a tough matchup on the perimeter for UM. Craft, Scott, Smith, and Thompson can switch everything, so it's difficult to get to the paint when they're locked in. Having 4 perimeter guys that are plus defenders is nice, unfortunately it hurts on the offensive end.
LJ
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Jan 19, 2013 6:11pm
awesome fucking start :rolleyes:
LJ
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Jan 19, 2013 6:25pm
fucking Travenel
Mulva
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Jan 19, 2013 6:45pm
I've never understood why Adrien Payne doesn't put up better numbers.
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vball10set
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Jan 19, 2013 6:46pm
tsun hangover...time to wake up, Buckeyes!
Terry_Tate
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Jan 19, 2013 7:07pm
Shannon Scott > Aaron Craft. Doesn't mean they both can't play, but Scott needs to be out there more.
LJ
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Jan 19, 2013 7:12pm
we know, you dont need to post it every game. it's not gonna change anythingTerry_Tate;1369980 wrote:Shannon Scott > Aaron Craft. Doesn't mean they both can't play, but Scott needs to be out there more.
Terry_Tate
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Jan 19, 2013 7:25pm
LJ;1369981 wrote:we know, you dont need to post it every game. it's not gonna change anything
Frustration got the best of me. That and im not watching the game with any Ohio State fans to vent to.
Terry_Tate
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Jan 19, 2013 7:27pm
Both are equally horrid shooters though.
Mulva
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Jan 19, 2013 7:41pm
That was a garbage charge call.
Big_Mirg_ZHS
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Jan 19, 2013 7:49pm
Damn you ravenel
Big_Mirg_ZHS
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Jan 19, 2013 7:54pm
That was a carry
Mulva
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Jan 19, 2013 7:57pm
Big shot by Lenzelle.
Pick6
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Jan 19, 2013 8:05pm
what the hell was that?
Mulva
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Jan 19, 2013 8:05pm
Speechless. No idea what to say about that shot.
Terry_Tate
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Jan 19, 2013 8:06pm
WTF was that? Inexcusable to have that be your 3.