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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 3, 2013 2:53pm
Once he gets more comfortable with his offense, he's going to be very, very good.Automatik;1356723 wrote:I also loved that Sam Thompson block....dude rose up and spiked that ****.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 3, 2013 3:33pm
Thompson reminds me a lot of David Lighty. It took him a couple years to really get comfortable, but he was very good his last couple years.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 5, 2013 12:45pm
Big game today for OSU. Would be a huge first road win. Unfortunately, I like Illinois in this one, because of their opening game loss. I think they come out fired up for the home opener.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 1:16pm
I won't be surprised if Illinois wins.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 5, 2013 1:49pm
I think OSU is better, but I honestly think only Indiana has a favorable road schedule, but I havent looked at anyone outside of OSU and UofM in depth schedule wise. But IU is VERY frontloaded so when they hit the meat of the games (road that is) they should be more battle tested than say OSU having to go to Illinois today. This conference is going to have a big time match-up 5 nights a week. Just awesome.Midstate01;1358321 wrote:I won't be surprised if Illinois wins.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:29pm
We look like shit and Illinois is making everything including fadeaway jumpers from the big men from 15 feet. Gonna be a blowout
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jan 5, 2013 2:29pm
I'm so sick of Aaron Crafts offense I can't even enjoy his defense anymore.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:31pm
Oh and Ravenell can go fuck himself. He kills this team.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 5, 2013 2:32pm
Read somewhere that Bilas said Scott is one of the top perimeter defenders in the country ahead of teammate Craft. Said Crafts horrible offensive execution is leading to frustration and then defensive breakdowns. I havent watched enough OSU because their games were all blowouts lol, but is that true?Terry_Tate;1358365 wrote:I'm so sick of Aaron Crafts offense I can't even enjoy his defense anymore.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:35pm
7 turnovers...
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:37pm
We just aren't very good. It's really that simple. This will be a tough year. A tough year but will be huge for their growth. Luckily Thomas is the only guy we lose.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 5, 2013 2:39pm
Just turned this game on and I've seen Illinois take 5,000 3's in about a minute of game time lol didn't make one
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:39pm
Illinois has gone cold but it doesn't matter because osu is forever cold
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:43pm
That was goaltending
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 5, 2013 2:47pm
Though if they called it, no one would have cared or argued, but technically it wasnt since it was not a shot attempt. Same way if it had gone in, it would only have counted as 2 pts. Again, the refs never enforce the rules that way cause of the backlash of people who dont know them and the ambiguous determination of what a shot attempt actually is.Midstate01;1358381 wrote:That was goaltending
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jan 5, 2013 2:48pm
Laley23;1358369 wrote:Read somewhere that Bilas said Scott is one of the top perimeter defenders in the country ahead of teammate Craft. Said Crafts horrible offensive execution is leading to frustration and then defensive breakdowns. I havent watched enough OSU because their games were all blowouts lol, but is that true?
Ive thought for at least a month now that Shannon Scott is a better option than Craft. Everyone says Crafts defense is way better, but Scott is a damn good defender and has more steals than Craft in a lot less minutes played. Scott isn't exactly Chris Paul on offense but think he's much better in transition and can get things going. I'm just sick of seeing this team struggle on offense with Craft. It isn't all his fault but his numbers against Duke and Kansas tell the story to me.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:51pm
Down 16 after another turn around jumper and a shot clock beating 3... We blooow
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:54pm
Illinois doesn't need any help from the refs. But they're getting it anyway
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jan 5, 2013 2:57pm
Craft played great d the last 5 minutes. But just no offense from anyone.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Jan 5, 2013 3:02pm
Thomas is the only guy on this team that can put up points
LaQuinton Ross is awful, I was really expecting more from that kid.
LaQuinton Ross is awful, I was really expecting more from that kid.
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ou1980
Posts: 877
Jan 5, 2013 3:34pm
No decent post player and it shows...
This one is embarrassing. Matta looks really ticked.
This one is embarrassing. Matta looks really ticked.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jan 5, 2013 4:08pm
This OSU team lacks leadership, which is a huge problem. Craft has been really frustrating to watch lately, and eventually Matta has to sit him. Yes he's a good defender, but he's awful offensively right now.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 5, 2013 4:09pm
Agreed, and as I mentioned earlier, it's going to be a long, looong season.KR1245;1358392 wrote:Thomas is the only guy on this team that can put up points
LaQuinton Ross is awful, I was really expecting more from that kid.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 5, 2013 4:25pm
I think this team should go 10-6 in conference, Craft needs to be a 6th man/energy guy however
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Red Rider Nation
Posts: 1,085
Jan 5, 2013 5:00pm
I'm really sorry your guys' team sucks so bad!!!! NIT bound!!!