SQ_Crazies wrote:

Cleveland Buck wrote:

Cleveland Buck wrote: This games scares me, but hell, they all do. I don't like playing athletic teams that can pressure Mr. Turnover, I mean Turner. I don't like athletic teams that can recover to open shooters, because as well as Diebler has shot the ball so far, they were wide open shots. If someone gets a hand anywhere near him he puts up bricks. Lighty can get to the rim when other players are threats, but I don't trust him to create anything if Turner and Diebler are struggling and the defense doesn't have to fear them. Hopefully they can prove my fears unfounded. If they play good interior defense, attack the paint, and make UT take the ball out of the basket, they have a chance.

Well, Turner was careless with the ball, Diebler couldn't even hit rim, Lighty created absolutely nothing, the Buckeyes played zero interior defense, and didn't even know where the paint was on offense. I am shocked they only lost by 3.

I had a feeling that UT had the game from about 5 minutes on for some reason, Turner did turn the ball over but that's normal--he played pretty well and did all he could to keep them in the game. No one else stepped up outside of Buford but he disappeared in the 2nd half. I was shocked they were able to stay in it too--not sure why but it seemed like the game was never in doubt for UT. I think it was just their ability to get stops whenever they needed to, they played great perimeter defense.

ccrunner609 wrote: get ready next year Bucks fans, its gonna be a struggle to watch. THey will have to work hard to be .500, Matta isnt real good at developing players with some actual playing time

SQ_Crazies wrote: Early in the season after they put up like 140 or whatever it was, I said that I thought UT was the best team in the country--then we all know what happened after that. If this team had Smith and the guys that are suspended, they'd be national champs IMO.

TheMightyGators wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote: How is Tenn a nightmare matchup for OSU? Seriously, please explain? Last I heard...GT was a nightmare matchup because of their size and athleticism. Seems that every team OSU plays, is a bad matchup for OSU. Florida State was huge, athletic..OSU spanked them....MSU was going to kill OSU on the boards....OSU outrebounded them. Seriously, I think its comical. If you know basketball, its OSU who is one of the toughest matchups for ANYONE in the country. A 6'7" PG , who just happens to be the best player in the country...rarely does anyone have anyone to matchup with Turner. Then you have 3 other long, athletic perimeter players capable of shootings outside, and getting to the rim. OSU is the matchup nightmare for other teams fellas.
On top of that, Tenn struggles offensively. They play pressure defense...which quite honestly, doesn't worry me as OSU will drive it down their throats to the rim. Once they loosen them up, it will open up the outside.
OSU has faced about every kind of lineup, every defense you can imagine to this point. Some of you make it sound like they are playing some undefeated team in Tenn. Tenn is a quality team. But if OSU plays their game, do what they have been doing...they are the better team and will come away with a win. Quite honestly, I was more worried about GT then this game.

As for MSU...I think they have enough to worry about before even thinking of a matchup with OSU or Tenn.

Tennessee is a nightmare matchup for OSU, and you should have been a little bit more worried about the VOLS than GT!

SQ_Crazies wrote:

Azubuike24 wrote: Those complaining about the officiating, I don't know what to say. It wasn't that bad. I thought UT got homered a bit early, got away with a few late, and the call at the end was right. That was all ball. Turner tried to act and flail his off-arm to get the call, but he got stuffed by Prince.

The officials have been good in every game all tournament. They were in this game as well.

I don't think Turner tried to flail, he tried to commit a foul and push Prince's arm away. He missed and that was without a doubt a clean block. Any OSU fan that claims otherwise is going to look mighty stupid--the slow motion replay showed it perfectly.

big_hits24 wrote: I wouldn't be surprised if Simmons transfers haha.

centralbucksfan wrote:

TheMightyGators wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote: How is Tenn a nightmare matchup for OSU? Seriously, please explain? Last I heard...GT was a nightmare matchup because of their size and athleticism. Seems that every team OSU plays, is a bad matchup for OSU. Florida State was huge, athletic..OSU spanked them....MSU was going to kill OSU on the boards....OSU outrebounded them. Seriously, I think its comical. If you know basketball, its OSU who is one of the toughest matchups for ANYONE in the country. A 6'7" PG , who just happens to be the best player in the country...rarely does anyone have anyone to matchup with Turner. Then you have 3 other long, athletic perimeter players capable of shootings outside, and getting to the rim. OSU is the matchup nightmare for other teams fellas.
On top of that, Tenn struggles offensively. They play pressure defense...which quite honestly, doesn't worry me as OSU will drive it down their throats to the rim. Once they loosen them up, it will open up the outside.
OSU has faced about every kind of lineup, every defense you can imagine to this point. Some of you make it sound like they are playing some undefeated team in Tenn. Tenn is a quality team. But if OSU plays their game, do what they have been doing...they are the better team and will come away with a win. Quite honestly, I was more worried about GT then this game.

As for MSU...I think they have enough to worry about before even thinking of a matchup with OSU or Tenn.

Tennessee is a nightmare matchup for OSU, and you should have been a little bit more worried about the VOLS than GT!

And your Gators are where? Thought so. Now STFU and go away. OH wait, my bad. Typical SEC fan...when your fav team loses...you jump on the wagon! I forgot!

TheMightyGators wrote:

centralbucksfan wrote: How is Tenn a nightmare matchup for OSU? Seriously, please explain? Last I heard...GT was a nightmare matchup because of their size and athleticism. Seems that every team OSU plays, is a bad matchup for OSU. Florida State was huge, athletic..OSU spanked them....MSU was going to kill OSU on the boards....OSU outrebounded them. Seriously, I think its comical. If you know basketball, its OSU who is one of the toughest matchups for ANYONE in the country. A 6'7" PG , who just happens to be the best player in the country...rarely does anyone have anyone to matchup with Turner. Then you have 3 other long, athletic perimeter players capable of shootings outside, and getting to the rim. OSU is the matchup nightmare for other teams fellas.
On top of that, Tenn struggles offensively. They play pressure defense...which quite honestly, doesn't worry me as OSU will drive it down their throats to the rim. Once they loosen them up, it will open up the outside.
OSU has faced about every kind of lineup, every defense you can imagine to this point. Some of you make it sound like they are playing some undefeated team in Tenn. Tenn is a quality team. But if OSU plays their game, do what they have been doing...they are the better team and will come away with a win. Quite honestly, I was more worried about GT then this game.

As for MSU...I think they have enough to worry about before even thinking of a matchup with OSU or Tenn.

Tennessee is a nightmare matchup for OSU, and you should have been a little bit more worried about the VOLS than GT!

mhs95_06 wrote:

SQ_Crazies wrote:

Azubuike24 wrote: Those complaining about the officiating, I don't know what to say. It wasn't that bad. I thought UT got homered a bit early, got away with a few late, and the call at the end was right. That was all ball. Turner tried to act and flail his off-arm to get the call, but he got stuffed by Prince.

The officials have been good in every game all tournament. They were in this game as well.

I don't think Turner tried to flail, he tried to commit a foul and push Prince's arm away. He missed and that was without a doubt a clean block. Any OSU fan that claims otherwise is going to look mighty stupid--the slow motion replay showed it perfectly.

Are you counting the Villanova/Robert Morris game in round 1 as having been officiated good?

thedynasty1998 wrote: CBF sticking up for Diebler after todays game? Unreal. Simmons should transfer tomorrow.

thedynasty1998 wrote: CBF sticking up for Diebler after todays game? Unreal. Simmons should transfer tomorrow.

Eric Taylor wrote: Florida and Ohio State are in the same place brother.

ccrunner609 wrote:

CinciX12 wrote: Everyone put the sharp objects and firearms away guys..

Can I continue to drink?

centralbucksfan wrote:

From the Hills wrote:

ccrunner609 wrote: Where was Simmons in the 2nd half? Had 9 in the first half. Diebler should of sat his ass on the bench and Simmons should of played

Completely agree, Matta is so stuck on that damn 6 man rotation he doesn't realize when to sub when someone is struggling(Diebler). Doesn't make a damn bit of sense to keep Diebler in and Simmons on the bench after he had a productive first half.

OH please! You don't go 35+ games, then all of a sudden change things!! Its easy to say that now after the game. Matta went with what GO OSU THERE in the first place. You do NOT change at this point!
I figured it was only a matter of time before the Diebler bashing started. IF your going to bash him, bash Buford, Lighty and Lauderdale as well. Buford after a great start, disappeared and was aweful on defense. Light non factor for the most part as well.
Turner was left with the complete load and one player can't get it done.