I don't know if you're referring to me, but I never made a single comment about rest all season until today. During the regular season where you play one or two games a week, rest doesn't matter. When you are already a small team, playing 6 guys, three games in three days, and playing a team with 2 capable big men, I worry that all of those factors can combine for a rough game tomorrow.

Coach Keady, part of the BTN team covering the tournament, said the most telling factor tomorrow will be mental fatigue. Much more so than physical fatigue.

Mr. 300 wrote: I'm concerned about fatigue on the Bucks bench. With such a small rotation, a game like tomorrow's is not stacking up well for The OSU. With two games already so closely contested, do the Bucks have enough gas in the tank physically and emotionally??

This is the only thing that worries me about the Buckeyes in the tourney..

Big Gain wrote: Coach Keady, part of the BTN team covering the tournament, said the most telling factor tomorrow will be mental fatigue. Much more so than physical fatigue.

Always liked and respected Keady, he might know a thing or two about what he's talking about. He just needs to quit telling himself that rug looks good.

GO GOPHERS!!!!

Can't believe it, but this is the first Big Ten Tournament championship game for Minnesota. I think this game could go either way, honestly -- could be a close one, Turner could go off for 30 and the Bucks could win comfortably, or he could shoot 20% and the Gophers could roll. Whatever happens I hope my team plays their hearts out and leaves it on the line; the last few days have been pretty magical for a fanbase that doesn't often experience megic.

gorocks99 wrote:

GO GOPHERS!!!!

Can't believe it, but this is the first Big Ten Tournament championship game for Minnesota. I think this game could go either way, honestly -- could be a close one, Turner could go off for 30 and the Bucks could win comfortably, or he could shoot 20% and the Gophers could roll. Whatever happens I hope my team plays their hearts out and leaves it on the line; the last few days have been pretty magical for a fanbase that doesn't often experience megic.

Uh, when has Turner shot 20%? PRobably never. And its doubtful it will happen today. He will get his. The only quesiton with OSU, is the supporting cast being consistant.
Should be a good game as Minny is playing very well.
And as Keady said, at this time of year, its more about mental fatigue then physical. Both teams have played 2 games in two days, heading for a third.
Could OSU run out of gas today? Wouldn't surprise me. I have no worries about NCAA as they have 3/4 days to rest.
What I have noticed more then anything about this OSU team is they seem to play better by playing games. The "rust" they showed vs UM/ILL after 9 days off worried me more then the fatigue. Its one reason I am glad they have won these games. A loss to UM in first round, having played 1 game during a two week span heading into NCAA would have worried me more after seeing them play during that game.

I hope the Bucks get it done tonight, but with a 2 OT game yesterday and Michigan taking them to the limits I wonder what type of legs they'll have

how many turnovers will ET have? I like 8+

nikdime wrote: how many turnovers will ET have? I like 8+

Who cares...his 31, 10 rbs and 6 asst, along with this CLUTCH plays down the stretch trumped his turnovers.

nikdime wrote: how many turnovers will ET have? I like 8+

Funny because he has turned it over 8+ several times this season and the Buckeyes have prevailed. Go ahead and take your 8+, but it may take 20+ to stop the Buckeyes.

SQ_Crazies wrote: Oh, and Buckeye fans, since my Hoosiers are in an obvious hole for a little bit (I'm totally confident we'll be back in a few years) do you mind if I jump on the OSU bandwagon for the tournament?! It's more fun when you have a team to root for.

Jump on.

We can always power wash the damn thing when you leave -- to get the stink out.

until it costs you a game

nikdime wrote: until it costs you a game

Big Ten title and a possible Big Ten tournament title. Probable #2 seed in the NCAA tournament.

Hasn't cost us much so far.

If anything costs the Bucks I doubt highly it will be Turner. Most likely a poor shooting performance and little in the way of support from our other starters.

darbypitcher22 wrote: I hope the Bucks get it done tonight, but with a 2 OT game yesterday and Michigan taking them to the limits I wonder what type of legs they'll have

Man I know, this is Minnesotas 4th game in 4 days (one of which going in OT as well) Crazy.

rydawg5 wrote:

darbypitcher22 wrote: I hope the Bucks get it done tonight, but with a 2 OT game yesterday and Michigan taking them to the limits I wonder what type of legs they'll have

Man I know, this is Minnesotas 4th game in 4 days (one of which going in OT as well) Crazy.

Exactly...its not as if Minny is going to be anymore fresh with OSU with the games they have played. On even playing field at this point in time. I'd like to see OSU shore up their defense. They have been good in spurts, but their MM defense hasn't been real consistant in their two games.

All conference championship games today decided by 4 points or less.

Let's go Bucks!!

Ugly start again

Like seeing Jon take it to the hole.

WEAK Foul on Dallas

Wow, what a crap call against Lauderdale! Do we get freaking Hightower for EVER game or what!!?

No way OSU will get No. 1 either way.

But No. 2 is still almost like No. 1.

Should be Duke and OSU in the same region based on the S-curve if OSU wins today.

Bucks get a 2 seed win or lose I feel

Yeah same here but I think they might not be the best No. 2 if they lose.

Right now it would be Duke as essentially 4 overall and OSU 5 overall.

They supposedly do it that way but often cheat that system to set up the matchups they like.