Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 16, 2013 5:59pm
Thomas! !
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Mar 16, 2013 5:59pm
Big buckets Thomas!!
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Mar 16, 2013 6:00pm
No and 1
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Mar 16, 2013 6:01pm
Bring in WISCONSIN!
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 16, 2013 6:02pm
I hope we get some revenge on wisky tomorrow but man are they a bad matchup for us.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Mar 16, 2013 6:03pm
I'm psyched! What a great win. They lost their lead a bit which could have shaken their faith. But Thomas with a nice bucket to make it two possessions.
I loved the way Craft played in the second half. I am going to miss him so much once he is gone.
I loved the way Craft played in the second half. I am going to miss him so much once he is gone.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Mar 16, 2013 6:05pm
Craft once again with a game high 20.
Tiger2003
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Mar 16, 2013 6:08pm
If the Bucks win tomorrow are they a 1 seed?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Mar 16, 2013 6:12pm
No.Tiger2003;1406949 wrote:If the Bucks win tomorrow are they a 1 seed?
Tiger2003
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Mar 16, 2013 6:13pm
Mulva;1406951 wrote:No.
Why not? Would you say 2?
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Mar 16, 2013 6:16pm
I think they announce the brackets before the games are done tomorrow. I don't think the results for tomorrow have any affect on seeding
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Mar 16, 2013 6:17pm
I think it's down to Indiana, Louisville, Gonzaga, Duke, Miami, and Kansas now. I just don't think our overall resume will match them (assuming Miami and Kansas win conference tourneys as well).Tiger2003;1406952 wrote:Why not? Would you say 2?
A solid 2, though. Maybe still a 2 with a loss, I would guess a 3.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 16, 2013 6:23pm
I think the buckeyes may have sealed a 2 seed....they could beat wisky by 50 tomorrow and not be a 1 seed.
Cat Food Flambe'
Posts: 1,230
Mar 16, 2013 6:27pm
My thought - Even though Wisky will be the tougher opponent, tOSU won't get the glamor points for beating Indiana - a team that was all but assured a #1 seed (AND won the regular season championship - thanks, Wolverweenies). Methinks they're a second seed tomorrow no matter what happens - if they win, maybe an upgrade to the best available site.Tiger2003;1406949 wrote:If the Bucks win tomorrow are they a 1 seed?
If Wisconsin wins, I would not be terribly shocked if a Big Ten team didn't get a one seed - I'm not sure if SOS consideration will be enough to offset the number of losses. And I would not be surprised to see two or three Big Ten teams in the Final Four.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 16, 2013 6:41pm
gport_tennis;1406954 wrote:I think they announce the brackets before the games are done tomorrow. I don't think the results for tomorrow have any affect on seeding
Games are over before the announcement.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Mar 16, 2013 6:48pm
wildcats20;1406969 wrote:Games are over before the announcement.
The committee is like basically locked up in a room all day until they come out with the brackets on today . At least that's what I thought I could be wrong . I didn't think they had any contact with the outside world until they are done
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 16, 2013 6:48pm
gport_tennis;1406973 wrote:The committee is like basically locked up in a room all day until they come out with the brackets on today . At least that's what I thought I could be wrong . I didn't think they had any contact with the outside world until they are done
The brackets don't come out today.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 16, 2013 6:52pm
DeChuck Thomas. 6-19, 2-11 from 3. This guy SUCKS. I hope Matta benches him for the rest of the tournament. :thumbdown:
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 16, 2013 7:05pm
The brackets can't be done until the championship games are done. The tournament winners get into the NCAA tourny.gport_tennis;1406973 wrote:The committee is like basically locked up in a room all day until they come out with the brackets on today . At least that's what I thought I could be wrong . I didn't think they had any contact with the outside world until they are done
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Mar 16, 2013 7:07pm
They'll definitely be playing in Dayton though.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 16, 2013 7:13pm
Yeah, let's hope he benches a top 20 all time scorer (OSU). Great strategy.sleeper;1406976 wrote:DeChuck Thomas. 6-19, 2-11 from 3. This guy SUCKS. I hope Matta benches him for the rest of the tournament. :thumbdown:
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 16, 2013 7:27pm
Look at the stats. Apparently you think 6-19 and 2-11 is good or desirable. Is that what you are standing behind? LOL. :laugh:LJ;1406989 wrote:Yeah, let's hope he benches a top 20 all time scorer (OSU). Great strategy.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 16, 2013 7:41pm
It's pretty obvious that the strategy was to have Thomas keep shooting from the outside no matter what to try to open things up for Craft in the middle. It worked in the game a few weeks ago, and it ended up working today too. Thomas has averaged just over 19 ppg this season. The next closest averages 10 ppg less. You are saying take the only consistent scorer off the floor for who? Who is going to make up those 20 ppg?sleeper;1406994 wrote:Look at the stats. Apparently you think 6-19 and 2-11 is good or desirable. Is that what you are standing behind? LOL. :laugh:
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 16, 2013 7:54pm
And a strategy that won't garner a national title. I'm glad you support and condone a strategy that isn't winning a title. What a true fan. :thumbdown:LJ;1406999 wrote:It's pretty obvious that the strategy was to have Thomas keep shooting from the outside no matter what to try to open things up for Craft in the middle. It worked in the game a few weeks ago, and it ended up working today too. Thomas has averaged just over 19 ppg this season. The next closest averages 10 ppg less. You are saying take the only consistent scorer off the floor for who? Who is going to make up those 20 ppg?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 16, 2013 8:07pm
From Ohio State's athletics site:
- The win marks the first time Ohio State has defeated Michigan State twice in the same season when the Spartans are ranked in the Top 10 nationally.
- Ohio State is 21-9 all-time in the Big Ten Tournament.
- The Buckeyes have advanced to six of the last seven tournament finals (five consecutive) and have won 17 of their last 21 games in the tourney overall.
- Michigan State shot 40 percent for the game (20-50). The Buckeyes have held opposing teams under 50 percent shooting in 29 of 32 games.
- OSU owned a 15-6 advantage in bench points. The Buckeyes have a 587-379 edge over opposing benches in points scored this season.
- Matta owns the best Big Ten Tournament winning percentage (.783) and the second-most tournament wins (18) of any conference coach in history.
- Matta has compiled a record of 49-12 as a head coach in March, the fourth-best record by percentage (.803) among active coaches.
- With 16 points, Deshaun Thomas moved to No. 17 on the all-time scoring list at Ohio State (1,524 total points). He needs six points to pass Tony Campbell for 16th.
- Aaron Craft has totaled five or more assists in 17 games this season.
- In 32 games played this season, Craft has recorded a steal in all but one game.