I do not want to see:

Kansas ( I think they present matchup problems with their shooters and ability to get Lauderdale in foul trouble with Alrich.

Pretty much the whole Big East ( The style of play in that conference does not matchup well with OSU especially NOVA and WVU)

Siena and Cornell ( two non BCS teams I think can do good in the tourney this year.

I hope to God this team isn't scared of ANY team. I think no matter what teams are in the bracket, they should feel that if they play to their fullest potential they will steamroll through. They have that type of talent.

I say bring on any team. Let's get Syracuse in here and knock em off. Let's get Siena and get some revenge..

Teams with an athletic wing or a bigger guard who can dictate tempo and prevent Turner from getting steals and break aways will give OSU trouble.

Thing is, there aren't many teams out there with a player who can do this.

A team with size. I think that OSU matches up with any team in the country in guard play, but they obviously lack the size.

A team like Kentucky or Texas could cause them serious problems, especially if they get Lauderdale in early foul trouble.

How would Ohio State matchup with Tennesee?

^^^ What Dynasty said.

Patterson and Cousins would chew us up inside.

I really don't see any mid-majors having the size or athleticism to give OSU any real problems in the 1st round, so the earliest trouble I see is looking at a 6-10 seeds.

I would prefer to avoid Baylor in the 2nd round. It's very hard to speed up Evan Turner, but if anyone could get him playing too fast it would be Baylor.

what ihslep said...+1

thedynasty1998 wrote: A team with size. I think that OSU matches up with any team in the country in guard play, but they obviously lack the size.

A team like Kentucky or Texas could cause them serious problems, especially if they get Lauderdale in early foul trouble.

This.

OSU could zone Kentucky and make them shoot jumpers, however, Kentucky's offensive rebounding percentage is an obscene 42%. Ohio State is actually a top-30 team in defensive rebounding, but I agree that teams like Kentucky or Texas would be worrisome, especially since OSU would have to zone them.

I think the good news for OSU fans would be if they saw Kansas or Kentucky, that means they are likely in the Elite 8. For arguments sake, lets say OSU gets a #2 seed. This is going to allow them to avoid the top, top-tier mid-majors like Cornell, Siena, Murray State, Utah State, etc...

However, there is one team NOBODY wants to see. That team must win their conference tournament, and that team went through a stretch where they lost 5 in a row in their league. With that said, they have gotten healthy and are peaking at the right time and winners of 6 in a row including 4 blow outs. This team has been a major NCAA sleeper in the last few years and if get in, the 14 or 15-seed line is where they will likely be.

That team is Western Kentucky. Don't let their record fool you, they have more talent than even a year ago. They have beaten Mississippi State, Vanderbilt and Murray State.

Although I don't think we should worry about Kentucky, because if OSU did play them it would be in the Elite 8. At that point, I think you have consider the season a success and any win past that is icing on the cake.

At some point, when you make it so far, your going to have to play a VERY good team. Well, most of the very good teams have SIZE and athleticism. Most of the top teams have that...Kansas, 'Cuse, UK all do. Of the top 4, I'd prefer to play Duke first, then UK. I think Lauderdale could give Cousins trouble. And I think Lighty could match up with Paterson pretty well. Lighty is an exceptional defender. After that, its pretty even. So that match up isn't as bad as most think. Turner had really stepped up his defense. What he did vs Lucas really surprised me.
And as mentioned above....UK has a GLARING weakness in outside shooting....if OSU goes zone, and plays it well....with their length...it could give UK problems as well.
I'll take this problem if OSU makes it far enough to play one of the top teams.

Any team with size or any team that plays a good, disciplined zone defense. If the Buckeyes are forced to shoot contested jumpers, they will be done in a hurry.

centralbucksfan wrote: I think Lauderdale could give Cousins trouble. And I think Lighty could match up with Paterson pretty well.

You don't really believe that do you?

First off, no way OSU plays Kentucky man.

Secondly, Cousins absolutely eats up Lauderale and puts him on the bench early due to foul trouble.

Lastly, as good of a defender Lighty is, Patterson is 6'9" and 235 lbs and a potential lottery pick. Lighty is severly overmatched.

UK, KU and Syracuse would eat OSU alive. OSU can beat any other team in the country imo.

Syracuse is one team I would not want the Buckeyes to play. Just to many weapons. Wesley Johnson is basically an exact duplicate of Evan Turner size wise, and his numbes aren't far behind him anyway. Guys like Rautins, Jardine, and Triche would give quite a few of our guards fits. And then its Lauderdale and Madsen against the likes of Onuaku and Jackson. I don't like our chances there either.

thedynasty1998 wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote: I think Lauderdale could give Cousins trouble. And I think Lighty could match up with Paterson pretty well.

You don't really believe that do you?

First off, no way OSU plays Kentucky man.

Secondly, Cousins absolutely eats up Lauderale and puts him on the bench early due to foul trouble.

Lastly, as good of a defender Lighty is, Patterson is 6'9" and 235 lbs and a potential lottery pick. Lighty is severly overmatched.

Yes I do believe it. And OSU has played most teams MM this year. Only occasion going zone, especially the later part of the season. It has suprised me, but they have been pretty good at it as well. Played a very athletic Mich State team MM and ended up outrebounding them as well.
And I believe Lighty could hold his own vs Patterson. Patterson tends to now play on the perimeter more with Cousins inside. Cousins has a short fuse, AND gets in foul trouble more then Lauderdale has. I think Dallas with this length, could certainly give Cousins some fits, and frustrate him. Lighty has played bigger players all season long, and done extremely well.
I am not saying OSU "would" beat Uk...but I believe, after watching UK play many times this year, that they are VERY beatable. Tenn is a very comparable team to OSU. And OSU is better. Tenn obviously did well.

sq crazies said you have to be a delusional buckeye fan to think this team can make the sweet 16, so apparently we don't want to face anyone.

centralbucksfan wrote:

thedynasty1998 wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote: I think Lauderdale could give Cousins trouble. And I think Lighty could match up with Paterson pretty well.

You don't really believe that do you?

First off, no way OSU plays Kentucky man.

Secondly, Cousins absolutely eats up Lauderale and puts him on the bench early due to foul trouble.

Lastly, as good of a defender Lighty is, Patterson is 6'9" and 235 lbs and a potential lottery pick. Lighty is severly overmatched.

Yes I do believe it. And OSU has played most teams MM this year. Only occasion going zone, especially the later part of the season. It has suprised me, but they have been pretty good at it as well. Played a very athletic Mich State team MM and ended up outrebounding them as well.
And I believe Lighty could hold his own vs Patterson. Patterson tends to now play on the perimeter more with Cousins inside. Cousins has a short fuse, AND gets in foul trouble more then Lauderdale has. I think Dallas with this length, could certainly give Cousins some fits, and frustrate him. Lighty has played bigger players all season long, and done extremely well.
I am not saying OSU "would" beat Uk...but I believe, after watching UK play many times this year, that they are VERY beatable. Tenn is a very comparable team to OSU. And OSU is better. Tenn obviously did well.

I've heard it all....Dallas Fucking Lauderdale could handle the best post player in the country, and David 6'5 Lighty could hold his own against Patrick 6'9 Patterson.

EDIT: David, Dallas...who the shit cares, he still would gettin eaten alive by Cousins.

centralbucksfan wrote:

thedynasty1998 wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote: I think Lauderdale could give Cousins trouble. And I think Lighty could match up with Paterson pretty well.

You don't really believe that do you?

First off, no way OSU plays Kentucky man.

Secondly, Cousins absolutely eats up Lauderale and puts him on the bench early due to foul trouble.

Lastly, as good of a defender Lighty is, Patterson is 6'9" and 235 lbs and a potential lottery pick. Lighty is severly overmatched.

Yes I do believe it. And OSU has played most teams MM this year. Only occasion going zone, especially the later part of the season. It has suprised me, but they have been pretty good at it as well. Played a very athletic Mich State team MM and ended up outrebounding them as well.
And I believe Lighty could hold his own vs Patterson. Patterson tends to now play on the perimeter more with Cousins inside. Cousins has a short fuse, AND gets in foul trouble more then Lauderdale has. I think Dallas with this length, could certainly give Cousins some fits, and frustrate him. Lighty has played bigger players all season long, and done extremely well.
I am not saying OSU "would" beat Uk...but I believe, after watching UK play many times this year, that they are VERY beatable. Tenn is a very comparable team to OSU. And OSU is better. Tenn obviously did well.

I'm not even sure where to start. And I know the debate isn't who is the better team, OSU or Kentucky.

But to think that Lauderdale and Lighty could hold their own against Cousins and Patterson is just delusional. Cousins is probably the best post player in the country. Johnson from Purdue ate up Lauderdale, Cousins would do much worse (I know Johnson is more of a jump shooter than a low post player). Patterson is a lottery pick who steps out a lot to create mismatches. But if Lighty is guarding him, he's going to the block.

I respect you for always defending the Bucks regardless of the argument, but let's be serious here.

And you referenced Michigan State. Michigan State doesn't have anyone close to Cousins or Patterson.

I'm not saying OSU couldn't beat Kentucky, because I honestly think they could give them a game. But OSU would get destroyed in the paint.

Who is this David Lauderdale? His name is not David you LIAR! Ignorant neophyte.



See what I did there?

I drain 3's wrote: Who is this David Lauderdale? His name is not David you LIAR! Ignorant neophyte.



See what I did there?

Did Big Gain hijack this account?

thedynasty1998 wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote:

thedynasty1998 wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote: I think Lauderdale could give Cousins trouble. And I think Lighty could match up with Paterson pretty well.

You don't really believe that do you?

First off, no way OSU plays Kentucky man.

Secondly, Cousins absolutely eats up Lauderale and puts him on the bench early due to foul trouble.

Lastly, as good of a defender Lighty is, Patterson is 6'9" and 235 lbs and a potential lottery pick. Lighty is severly overmatched.

Yes I do believe it. And OSU has played most teams MM this year. Only occasion going zone, especially the later part of the season. It has suprised me, but they have been pretty good at it as well. Played a very athletic Mich State team MM and ended up outrebounding them as well.
And I believe Lighty could hold his own vs Patterson. Patterson tends to now play on the perimeter more with Cousins inside. Cousins has a short fuse, AND gets in foul trouble more then Lauderdale has. I think Dallas with this length, could certainly give Cousins some fits, and frustrate him. Lighty has played bigger players all season long, and done extremely well.
I am not saying OSU "would" beat Uk...but I believe, after watching UK play many times this year, that they are VERY beatable. Tenn is a very comparable team to OSU. And OSU is better. Tenn obviously did well.

I'm not even sure where to start. And I know the debate isn't who is the better team, OSU or Kentucky.

But to think that Lauderdale and Lighty could hold their own against Cousins and Patterson is just delusional. Cousins is probably the best post player in the country. Johnson from Purdue ate up Lauderdale, Cousins would do much worse (I know Johnson is more of a jump shooter than a low post player). Patterson is a lottery pick who steps out a lot to create mismatches. But if Lighty is guarding him, he's going to the block.

I respect you for always defending the Bucks regardless of the argument, but let's be serious here.

And you referenced Michigan State. Michigan State doesn't have anyone close to Cousins or Patterson.

I'm not saying OSU couldn't beat Kentucky, because I honestly think they could give them a game. But OSU would get destroyed in the paint.

About as delusional as YOU thinking OSU would be no better then last year. About as delusional as YOU thinking Turner wasn't the best player in the country. About as delusional as YOU thinking OSU would be lucky to make the NCAA. Hmmmm...no offense, and I am not tooting my horn...but you haven't exactly been on the mark often this season in regards to OSU. I have come to actually respect your opinion, and can see where your coming from. Cousins is VERY good, no doubt.
And I wouldn't take much into the second Purdue game...it was obvious the entire team was not ready to play and Lauderdale's head was not in the game. Not only that, Johnson played out of his ass, hitting 15-18ft shots. The first game...I believe Johnson had like 3pts, Lauderdale was more active, and completely held him in check. When Dallas head is ready....he can be very good defensively.
What you think, very well could happen...but I happen to believe Lauderdale could hold his own. On top of that, I believe the slashing of Lighty, Turner and Buford could get Cousins into foul trouble. Anyone who has watched UK enough...knows that Cousins loses his cool and is very foul prone. Thats why he only avg. about 22 min per game.
I also happen to think Patterson is one of the more overhyped players in the country. Good, solid, very good on occasion...not as good as some happen to think IMO. I mean, your talking as if he is some all american. He avg. 14pts and 7rbs.
OSU destroyed in the paint? Again, I point to MSU...UK does have better size, but they are NOT a better rebounding team...and OSU did better then even I would have guessed.
Hey, OSU would have to play well...but again, if I had more choice...I'd rather play UK then Kansas or "Cuse.

I'm not the grammar police, but you make it hard to read when you have one long paragraph.

1. I thought OSU would be better, but not much. I was wrong about that, but I think you can admit no one thought they would be this good.
2. I said I didn't think Turner would win the POY because of all the hype around Wall. Some could still make the case for Wall, so you are getting nitpicky here. I always said he's a top 3 player in college basketball.
3. I said I thought OSU would have trouble making the dance because Turner was hurt and he basically was doing everything for the team. No one thought OSU would weather the storm as well as they did and no one thought Turner would come back as quick and be as effective as he was right away. You do remember OSU starting 1-3 in the Big 10 right?

I do agree that I'd rather play Kentucky than the others due to their youth and the potential problems they could cause themselves (Cousins losing his cool). And although I don't think Patterson is All American caliber, he's going to be a NBA lottery pick and does average 14 ppg and 7 rpb on a team that doesn't really feed him.

I respect your opinion as well and it's obvious you know the game, but I think you get carried away at times. But that's why people get on these forums to debate.

centralbucksfan wrote: I think Lauderdale could give Cousins trouble. And I think Lighty could match up with Paterson pretty well. Lighty is an exceptional defender. After that, its pretty even. So that match up isn't as bad as most think.

Is this a serious post or an attempt at humor?