Ohio State vs. Syracuse (Saturday 7:05)

• Fly4Fun

  

  Footwedge;1126960 wrote:Just a slight edge to the Buckeyes in receiving bad calls. Too many ticky tacks. The second foul on Sully was as bogus as it gets....and sent him to the pine for 13 minutes. IMO....that equalized the bad officiating...slightly in OSU favor.
  
  The real deal in why the Bucks won.....total domination on the glass. The refs don't rebound the basketball.

  That's the downfall of the Zone defense and one of the strengths of the buckeyes. OSU is great at rebounding on both ends of the court. The zone tends to give up some offensive rebounds. I feel like that was something overlooked too much. I think I only heard reference to that one or twice prior to the game.
• Ironman92

  

  Big Gain;1126965 wrote:Jim Boeheim's great zone defense allowed 48 points in the 2nd half. ALLOWED Ohio State to control the pace of the game.

  
  The hideous refs must be accredited.....both teams played off in fear of fouling IMO
• Fly4Fun

  

  Big Gain;1126971 wrote:At the post game presser Sully for the first time this year let something slip, that this well be his last year at Ohio State. When asked about how well Williams played in the 1st half, Sullinger pointed out that after Christmas how hard Williams has practiced and improved. He then said everyone betterr look out for Amir next year. No one would have to look out for Williams if he played behind Sullinger and Ravenal again next year.

  ::Wishful thinking:: Sully at the 4 with Amir at the 5? And OSU has a really deep bench.
• Big Gain

  Coached to do that by his father for 14 years
• Big Gain

  Hb31187;1126765 wrote:Sully always dips his shoulder and lowers where his shot is gonna be released, why doesnt he go straight up so he doesnt get blocked so often? Especially if theyre not giving you the contact

  Coached to do that by his father for 14 years.
• Big Gain

  mallymal614;1126849 wrote:Dang, they fouled Smith smh. Why is he even in there with his free throw percentage?

  ????:rolleyes: Because Scott has a .250 FT%.
• Big Gain

  killer_ewok;1126901 wrote:You think they flopped a lot? Disagree there. Thought the officiating overall was awful.

  And Ohio State didn't let it get into their heads as much as Syracuse.
• KR1245

  

  Final Four!
  
  I've never been a huge fan of Lenzelle but the kid was huge tonight, we dont win that game without him
• killer_ewok

  

  Big Gain;1126985 wrote:And Ohio State didn't let it get into their heads as much as Syracuse.

  
  Okay, man. Enjoy the Final Four.
• sportchampps

  Just bought my ticket anyone else plan on going down.
• GOONx19

  

  I have 6 exams over Final Four weekend, or I'd be going down for sure.
• hoops23

  

  Big Gain;1126971 wrote:At the post game presser Sully for the first time this year let something slip, that this well be his last year at Ohio State, even though it's been a given. When asked about how well Williams played in the 1st half, Sullinger pointed out that after Christmas how hard Williams has practiced and improved. He then said everyone betterr look out for Amir next year. No one would have to look out for Williams if he played behind Sullinger and Ravenal again next year.

  Sully is probably going pro, but I really think you're looking too much into that statement. Amir came in as a highly touted big man, he's not going to be riding the pine as much next season even if Sully does come back.
• Midstate01

  

  sportchampps;1126995 wrote:Just bought my ticket anyone else plan on going down.

  
  Maybe the ONLY time I wish we were still stationed in Biloxi and no Hawaii. I'd be there and have offered our house as a place to stay. Have fun!!! If you're looking to stay outside the city. Slidell, on I-10, is about 15-20 minutes from the city and a nice area. It's where most of swamp people is filmed. Or if you're wanting to stay in the city, there's a little area called meridian that's really nice as well.
• sportchampps

  So Slidell is pretty safe midstate
• Midstate01

  

  sportchampps;1127014 wrote:So Slidell is pretty safe midstate

  
  Oh yea. It's far enough away from the city. Pretty small town but it's nice. If you don't mind a 50-60 minute drive you could stay in biloxi or Gulfport, Mississippi. Hit up the casinos at night. Guarantee some buckeye fans will be there. Always were anyway.
  
  But yea Slidell is safe for sure!
• Midstate01

  

  Also I believe you could take the Amtrak into new Orleans as well from Slidell
• Mulva

  

  Ohio State pretty much controlled that second half once Sullinger wasn't sitting for 14 minutes. Not surprising at all to me.
  
  Gotta give credit to Syracuse, they won way more games than I expected this year. I still think they were the worst 1 seed I've seen in quite some time, but good on them for not slipping up and making it all the way to the Elite 8.
  
  I'd much rather play Kansas than UNC in the final 4, because I think Kansas has overachieved even more than Syracuse did this year, but if Marshall isn't 100% I think the Bucks have the advantage over either team.
  
  I've said it a few times this year, but I love Lenzelle. He isn't a great player, but he is solid in just about every aspect. He's the perfect glue guy for a team.
  
  And I know Will Bu struggled offensively again, but he grabbed 9 boards and played solid D against Triche/Waiters/Joseph tonight. Good win. Final 4 appearance. Anything on top of this is gravy, because I didn't think they would get this far a month ago.
• Midstate01

  

  Mulva;1127020 wrote:Ohio State pretty much controlled that second half once Sullinger wasn't sitting for 14 minutes. Not surprising at all to me.
  
  Gotta give credit to Syracuse, they won way more games than I expected this year. I still think they were the worst 1 seed I've seen in quite some time, but good on them for not slipping up and making it all the way to the Elite 8.
  
  I'd much rather play Kansas than UNC in the final 4, because I think Kansas has overachieved even more than Syracuse did this year, but if Marshall isn't 100% I think the Bucks have the advantage over either team.
  
  I've said it a few times this year, but I love Lenzelle. He isn't a great player, but he is solid in just about every aspect. He's the perfect glue guy for a team.
  
  And I know Will Bu struggled offensively again, but he grabbed 9 boards and played solid D against Triche/Waiters/Joseph tonight. Good win. Final 4 appearance. Anything on top of this is gravy, because I didn't think they would get this far a month ago.

  
  Wille B has played awesome d the last 2 games.
• SportsAndLady

  

  ^^still on the "Kansas is overachieving" train eh mulva?
• Midstate01

  

  SportsAndLady;1127025 wrote:^^still on the "Kansas is overachieving" train eh mulva?

  
  I kinda think they have too. But I still think they're a great team. I'm pretty sure before the season started, you didn't expect them to be in the elite 8.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Midstate01;1127027 wrote:I kinda think they have too. But I still think they're a great team. I'm pretty sure before the season started, you didn't expect them to be in the elite 8.

  Well from pre season expectations they've definitely overachieved. But I just don't buy the "since they weren't supposed to be this good id rather play them" argument.
• Midstate01

  

  SportsAndLady;1127028 wrote:Well from pre season expectations they've definitely overachieved. But I just don't buy the "since they weren't supposed to be this good id rather play them" argument.

  
  Fair enough
• Mulva

  

  SportsAndLady;1127025 wrote:^^still on the "Kansas is overachieving" train eh mulva?

  Yes.
  
  T-Rob is a monster. Tyshawn is very talented, but has the basketball IQ of a 3 year old and I would never trust him to make a good decision in a big situation.
  
  Withey has become a very good interior defender, but let's not pretend he's not limited at everything else. There's a reason he couldn't stay on the court against Purdue. He can't defend perimeter players, and he doesn't have an offensive game to speak of.
  
  After that? Teahan? Releford? Johnson? Really?
  
  KU barely has 3 guys averaging double figures. It's Robinson and Taylor carrying things. Bill Self has done amazing things with this team. I don't have any doubts that OSU, with Sullinger, on a neutral court, is clearly the better team.
• Mulva

  

  Midstate01;1127023 wrote:Wille B has played awesome d the last 2 games.

  Yep. But he won't get recognition for that because he isn't Aaron Craft. If he isn't scoring he only gets hate.
• KR1245

  

  Mulva;1127034 wrote:Yep. But he won't get recognition for that because he isn't Aaron Craft. If he isn't scoring he only gets hate.

  I will give Willy some credit for the defense he has played but sooner or later this team is going to need him at the offensive end
  
  Its not that hes missing shots, its that he has totally checked out on offense. He wasnt even looking for his shot against Cincy, he missed his first 3 and then he went into a shell. He was a little more aggressive vs Cuse but he forced up some bad shots. What bothers me about him is that the kid has alot of talent, everybody has seen it. When his game is right he may be more NBA ready than anybody on the roster. I dont know if its because hes seeing better defense this year with guys like Ligthy and Diebs gone but he seems to have taken a couple steps back