Ohio State Buckeyes Thread

• gport_tennis

  LJ;1414513 wrote:exactly.
  And Craft taking the shot is exactly what Matta wanted. Matta will always tell you that he doesn't run plays for specific players, he runs plays to get SOMEONE open and he wants that guy with the good look to take a good shot, no matter who it is.
  
  It has also bitten Matta in the ass, like Buford taking the final shot against UK when Diebler was shooting 57% from 3.

  
  Didn't diebler can the late 3 to tie the game
• LJ

  

  gport_tennis;1414520 wrote:Didn't diebler can the late 3 to tie the game

  Buford was 2-16. He had made 2 shots all game.
  
  and yes
• Automatik

  

  Yes, Diebler hit the 3 to tie and Knight hit a jumper to win it.
• Terry_Tate

  

  LJ;1414521 wrote:Buford was 2-16. He had made 2 shots all game. I don't care if Diebler's last shot went flying into the stands, he was a better option.

  
  Damn it, I don't even want to think about Buford taking that shot while Ohio State still had a timeout left to get Diebler the ball.
• LJ

  

  Terry_Tate;1414526 wrote:Damn it, I don't even want to think about Buford taking that shot while Ohio State still had a timeout left to get Diebler the ball.

  I know. It's just Matta's style though. He lets his players play into shots, rather than dictating who is going to get the ball.
  
  It works sometimes too with great results, ala Ron Lewis
• gport_tennis

  Automatik;1414522 wrote:Yes, Diebler hit the 3 to tie and Knight hit a jumper to win it.

  
  Probably the most upset I have been over a buckeye loss
• Terry_Tate

  

  vball10set;1414435 wrote:I don't know what you're watching, but his strength IS going one on one with a defender, and he's done so consistently throughout his career. Even though his strength is NOT shooting form the outside, that window (the only window, btw) was open yesterday, and he took it. Do you seriously think that if Thomas was open he wouldn't have gotten the ball to him? Watch the replay, Tate, and you'll notice that the other four players were on the other side of the court, as the play was called specifically for Craft. I wonder who called the play? That's right, Coach Matta. Express your opinions all you want, but let's not skew the facts as they happened.
  
  You are correct, everyone has flaws, but the ones you stated aren't Craft's. Sorry, but you're wrong. Dead wrong.

  
  I respectfully disagree. Someone who is good at going one on one with their guy doesn't shoot 39% for a 25 game stretch. He's been much better lately because he's letting the scoring come to him instead of forcing it. And I do not think he passes to DT even if he was open. Hell, he just waved him off yesterday. He was taking that shot regardless and thankfully it worked out and made up for his turnovers and missed shots down the stretch.
• Terry_Tate

  

  Ok, enough about my disdain for Crafts selfishness in the last few minutes of close games, the Buckeyes won, are playing this Thursday, and life is good.
• se-alum

  

  Thad Matta doesn't set up the offensive sets, Chris Jent does. Craft made the correct play against ISU, bottom line. Deshaun's guy fought through the screen and had him covered, the big switched onto Craft. He did what he was supposed to, and it worked out. It's over, move on.
• se-alum

  

  WebFire;1414255 wrote:You know, I honesty think I'd take Craft over Burke after watching this season. I think Burke tries too hard to be the man sometimes, to the detriment of the team. Michigan has guys that can score. I think Michigan will be a better team with Spike running the offense next year. He isn't near the player that Burke is, obviously, but he is smart, and good at the point. And he's not a bad shooter either.

  I kinda agree with this. Burke is definitely the more skilled offensive player, but Michigan has a lot of weapons, and I feel like Burke forced a lot of things toward the end of the year. I think Hardaway, Robinson, and Stauskas would've greatly benefited from a PG like Craft. Craft excelled his Freshman and Sophomore years because he was the 4th or 5th option offensively.
• vball10set

  Terry_Tate;1414555 wrote:I respectfully disagree. Someone who is good at going one on one with their guy doesn't shoot 39% for a 25 game stretch. He's been much better lately because he's letting the scoring come to him instead of forcing it. And I do not think he passes to DT even if he was open. Hell, he just waved him off yesterday. He was taking that shot regardless and thankfully it worked out and made up for his turnovers and missed shots down the stretch.

  I do, but that's jmo, and he waved him off because of the defensive matchup he had.
  

  Terry_Tate;1414562 wrote:Ok, enough about my disdain for Crafts selfishness in the last few minutes of close games, the Buckeyes won, are playing this Thursday, and life is good.

  Agreed :thumbup:
• vball10set

  Terry_Tate;1414562 wrote:...the Buckeyes won, are playing this Thursday, and life is good.

  Agreed :thumbup:
  

  se-alum;1414572 wrote:It's over, move on.

  Now it's over
• se-alum

  

  Anyone seen Loving live? Looks like he has a nice shot, just wondering if he will step in and play next year.
• karen lotz

  

  I've seen him 5 or 6 times this year and laley has seen him a bunch over the years. He's really talented offensively but will need to get stronger and more aggressive before he can contribute. He has a very laid back temperament but has really good skills.
• vball10set

  se-alum;1415128 wrote:Anyone seen Loving live? Looks like he has a nice shot, just wondering if he will step in and play next year.

  I have, about four times this year alone. He's come a long way, and not only needs to get a whole lot stronger, but work on his ball handling skill as well. He'll definitely play a three, as he's got a silky smooth shot and can knock down shots all day long. He's not aggressive defensively, but is agile and smart enough to stay between the ball and his man and interrupt passing lanes. To me, one of his greatest assets is the ability to keep an even temperament, especially in hostile environments. Again, the kid can flat out shoot, and should help fill the void that a departing DT will create.
• se-alum

  

  vball10set;1415133 wrote:I have, about four times this year alone. He's come a long way, and not only needs to get a whole lot stronger, but work on his ball handling skill as well. He'll definitely play a three, as he's got a silky smooth shot and can knock down shots all day long. He's not aggressive defensively, but is agile and smart enough to stay between the ball and his man and interrupt passing lanes. To me, one of his greatest assets is the ability to keep an even temperament, especially in hostile environments. Again, the kid can flat out shoot, and should help fill the void that a departing DT will create.

  Sounds like a Ross clone.
• vball10set

  se-alum;1415137 wrote:Sounds like a Ross clone.

  Pretty much, except that he doesn't get "lost" in the play as Ross seems to do sometimes. However, we'll see what happens once he gets to the next level.
• Tiger2003

  

  LETS GO BUCKS!!! Lets get to the Elite 8!
• osu45804

  

  
• Midstate01

  

  Im shocked osu got the late time slot saturday. But they do and will play at 705
• vball10set

  
• Automatik

  

  I'm hungover and idgaf.
  
  Got the Shockers for a big to the Final 4. I love it.
• Fly4Fun

  

  Midstate01;1416313 wrote:Im shocked osu got the late time slot saturday. But they do and will play at 705

  Or are you shocked that the shockers got the late time slot? Get it? Get it? Seriously, ESPN and all the media outlets are over playing the "shockers" nickname.
• Classyposter58

  

  vball10set;1415133 wrote:I have, about four times this year alone. He's come a long way, and not only needs to get a whole lot stronger, but work on his ball handling skill as well. He'll definitely play a three, as he's got a silky smooth shot and can knock down shots all day long. He's not aggressive defensively, but is agile and smart enough to stay between the ball and his man and interrupt passing lanes. To me, one of his greatest assets is the ability to keep an even temperament, especially in hostile environments. Again, the kid can flat out shoot, and should help fill the void that a departing DT will create.

  Everyone in high school needs to get stronger before playing college bLl
• vball10set

  Classyposter58;1416387 wrote:Everyone in high school needs to get stronger before playing college bLl

  That's very astute, thank you.