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Ohio State vs. Kansas (Saturday, 8:49PM)

  • centralbucksfan
    I think the FRONT LINE is about a wash IMO. I think this game comes down to players like Smith and Buford, as well as KU "other" players. I also believe the matchup that will define this game, is Craft vs Taylor. Craft forced him into 7 turnovers the first time. But Taylor did have like 12 asst. in that game. For OSU to win, they/Craft must contain Taylor. As we saw today, he is the engine to their train.
    Craft has been nothing short of dominant in the NCAA defensively. He disrupts the other teams offense that many just don't see. If he continues as he has been, he could give a turnover prone Taylor big time trouble.
  • slingshot4ever
    People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
  • Midstate01
    slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?

    That's valid. Not sure what they'll do.
  • Midstate01
    But my guess would be that Thomas guards him. He guarded the big kid from illinois, who is the better player of the 2.
  • centralbucksfan
    slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
    They have played 38 games. Matta isn't, nor should he change. OSU has played similar size and has done very well against it. Just as it seems to be a bit of a mismatch on one end, its goes the other way for OSU on offensive end. Thomas is a mismatch for just about anyone playing him with his uncanny ability to play inside, and slide to the perimeter.
  • ytownfootball
    Rav and Sully won't start together, I would bet the farm on that, Rav needed to back Sully when he gets 2 fouls in the first 7 minutes, which will likely happen lol.
  • Cleveland Buck
    slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
    I would guess they would have Thomas on Robinson. Sullinger can't stay with him, Thomas might have a chance. It's not like Robinson has an arsenal of post moves. Just stay in front of him and keep him off the glass. Easier said than done though.
  • LJ
    Sully will be on Withey and Thomas on Robinson.
  • centralbucksfan
    ytownfootball;1127722 wrote:Rav and Sully won't start together, I would bet the farm on that, Rav needed to back Sully when he gets 2 fouls in the first 7 minutes, which will likely happen lol.
    I really hope not. You have two big time players going head to head. I hope the officials let them play. I really don't want to see either one in foul trouble.
  • ytownfootball
    centralbucksfan;1127740 wrote:I really hope not. You have two big time players going head to head. I hope the officials let them play. I really don't want to see either one in foul trouble.
    Me too. I would hope that after the abortion filled officiating that went on last night someone is going to sit them down and say "Look fells...it ain't about you out there." to the officiating crew.
  • wes_mantooth
    LJ;1127729 wrote:Sully will be on Withey and Thomas on Robinson.
    I hope so. If Sully was on Robinson...he would be in foul trouble just like yesterday.
  • Y-Town Steelhound
    LOL at whoever said ACL-less Hummel is quicker than Deshaun Thomas....

    At this stage you have to show up and play your best game. I think Ohio State's best game beats Kansas' best game.
  • GOONx19
    centralbucksfan;1127740 wrote:I really hope not. You have two big time players going head to head. I hope the officials let them play. I really don't want to see either one in foul trouble.
    I was hoping the same for the Anthony Davis vs Cody Zeller matchup, but both of them sat on the bench with two fouls the whole first half.
  • Mulva
    slingshot4ever;1127713 wrote:People are curious as to who will guard Thomas, my question is, who can handle Withey if Sully is on T-Rob. Is OSU going to bench a normal starter to have Ravenel out there?
    Withey only had 2 points in the first game without Sullinger playing at all.
  • Ironman92
    My wife's boss (attorney who attends every OSU football game, even the bowls) just texted my wife and asked her if we wanted to go to the Final 4 with him (very good seats)



    Then he texted back.....Just Kidding

    WEAK
  • SportsAndLady
    Ironman92;1127804 wrote:My wife's boss (attorney who attends every OSU football game, even the bowls) just texted my wife and asked her if we wanted to go to the Final 4 with him (very good seats)



    Then he texted back.....Just Kidding

    WEAK
    What a fuckin dick
  • Ironman92
    And he never jokes....till today I guess
  • Midstate01
    Ironman92;1127804 wrote:My wife's boss (attorney who attends every OSU football game, even the bowls) just texted my wife and asked her if we wanted to go to the Final 4 with him (very good seats)



    Then he texted back.....Just Kidding

    WEAK

    Dirty!!
  • Midstate01
    ccrunner609;1127845 wrote:you do realize he fouled out the last time they played?

    Oh noooo
  • chicago510
    ccrunner609;1127845 wrote:you do realize he fouled out the last time they played?
    So? There were 50 fouls called in that game
  • wildcats20
    He fouled out with 24 seconds left.

    It's not like he fouled out with 3 minutes to play.
  • robj55
    smh @ CC, always the party pooper
  • wghfan
    Can not believe this game is following Louisville/Kentucky. They usually put the feature game on last.
  • Footwedge
    centralbucksfan;1127720 wrote:They have played 38 games. Matta isn't, nor should he change. OSU has played similar size and has done very well against it. Just as it seems to be a bit of a mismatch on one end, its goes the other way for OSU on offensive end. Thomas is a mismatch for just about anyone playing him with his uncanny ability to play inside, and slide to the perimeter.
    +1. Ohio State needs to play their game...and make Kansas adjust. If the Bucks shoot the ball well (including from the damn line), they should win.
  • SportsAndLady
    wghfan;1127856 wrote:Can not believe this game is following Louisville/Kentucky. They usually put the feature game on last.
    OSU/Kansas >>>>>>> Kentucky/Louisville