SportsAndLady;1568203 wrote:OSU just appears to be getting a little reality check, playing a B1G schedule every game. They played no one in the OOC, and it's starting to hurt them. Where as if you look at KU they lost 4 times in the OOC, but are now on a roll in conference play. It is what it is, and both teams will be right there by the time the tourney rolls around, as they both have great coaches who will get them playing their best ball by the time March rolls around. Just different paths to get there.
And sorry, but Craft is so incredibly overrated. Like terry said, his name is there when people are talking about all-americans, players they would take on their team first, etc. That's insane. He's a hell of a defender, and it's always a very good thing when your intangibles are your biggest assets. But AA? Taking him first over anyone else in college (think that was Jimmy Dykes that said that)? That's crazy.
Personally don't think the OOC has anything to do with it. If you have a young team that needs seasoned, it would help. OSU is pretty experienced. This isn't football. OSU hasn't played a real tough OOC schedule in past and has been very successful in the BEST conference in the country. They are what they are and they lack shooters overall. They lack identity offensively.
As far as Craft being overrated, who knows. I don't think anyone claims he is this and that. He is in fact an unbelievable defender and competitor. He plays harder consistantly than ANY college player I have EVER seen. He is the poster child for what college sports should be about as well. No, he isn't overly talented. But I would venture to say ANY college coach would take him in a heart beat. His intangibles can't be measured. What he does on the court with his limited offensive ability is quite amazing at times. Actually, it was the GREAT Bob Knight who said he if he started a team and was able to pick a player, he would start with Craft.
