- By Chris - February 21st, 2007
The Butler did it: 18 pts (4/6 3FG)
In what is becoming an all too familiar trend, the Buckeyes played disinterested basketball for over half the game before finally deciding to show some heart midway through the 2nd half. Coach Matta’s sqaud trailed 27-24 at intermission and 45-43 with just over 7 minutes [...]
- By Chris - February 21st, 2007
The General Speaks Out On NBA Draft Rule
In case you missed it, Bob Knight has voiced his opinion on the NBA rule forcing high school seniors to wait a year before entering the draft calling it the “the worst thing that’s happened to college basketball since I’ve been coaching.” Knight’s chief argument is that players [...]
- By Chris - February 21st, 2007
Where: The Schott – Columbus, OH
When: 8:00pm EST
Records: OSU 24-3 (12-1); Nittany Lions 10-15 (1-11)
Opponent: As you recall, the Nittany Clowns gave the Buckeyes a major scare a week ago in State College closing the game on a 29-10 run and had a chance to win it but a last second three point try was [...]
- By Jason - February 20th, 2007
You may want to avoid things like this just because something like that could happen. Two freaking points in the second half, Tucker? Wow..
So much for the Buckeyes earning it on the court. Now all they can do is affirm it. Thanks for nothing, Badgers!
(Via Wisconsin Badger Sports)
- By Jason - February 20th, 2007
Oh My God, You Hurt Ginny
Georgia Sports Blog gives us Big 10 coaches as South Park characters. Joe Pa is on the money, but the character representing The Vest could use a little tweaking.
(Via the Fanhouse)
We Will Protect And Possibly Cheer In This House
If you have an extra C note or two hanging around [...]
- By Jason - February 19th, 2007
Most Americans own stock in one form or another. Through mutual funds, 401ks and other means, more Americans own a share in the corporations that shape our lives than at any other time. You like a company and what they’re doing, so you put some money into that company, hoping to earn a [...]
- By Jason - February 19th, 2007
The new polls are out and the Buckeyes have risen to #1 in the ESPN/USA Today Poll while Wisconsin jumped the Bucks for the top spot in the AP Poll.
Hoops polls are kind of like being voted "Most Likely to Succeed" in high school — great, but not worth a whole lot unless you do [...]
- By Chris - February 18th, 2007
Spackler: Gopher hater extraordinaire
This was a game that Carl Spackler would have enjoyed. The enigmatic Buckeyes received contributions from everyone on their way to a 85-67 demolition of the Gophers in The Barn. The win extended OSU’s winning streak to 11 and was the 10th straight conference win, matching the 1971 Buckeyes [...]
- By Chris - February 18th, 2007
Matta begs his team to grow a pair
Where: Williams Arena – Minneapolis, MN
When: 1:00pm EST
Records: OSU 23-3 (11-1); Badgers 9-17 (3-9)
Opponent: The Gophers play host to Ohio State hoping to end a four game losing streak. Their latest loss came Wednesday night, a 75-62 decision in The Barn against Wisconsin. While the [...]
- By Chris - February 17th, 2007
This hyper-spaz shoulda turned pro
With current #1 Florida falling at Vandy today could a national 1 vs. 2 showdown in Columbus on Sunday February 25th be looming? If so, it would be a bit ironic since OSU would likely be ranked in the top spot even though Wisconsin beat the Buckeyes 72-69 in [...]