Ohio State has stormed to a 13-0 start, winning every game by double-digits. They are also 1-0 against the AP top-25 (win against former #10 Florida). While they haven't been tested early on, the Big Ten schedule will prove just how tough the Buckeyes really are. Game to Watch: OSU at Wisconsin, February 12. The Buckeyes are 0-7 at the Kohl Center during Bo Ryan's current … [Read more...] about THE Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten Preview
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Profiling #4 Ohio State’s Phenomenal Freshmen Class: More than Jared Sullinger
After his dominating performance at #11 Florida yesterday, there’s been a lot of buzz about Buckeyes big man frosh Jared Sullinger, not to be confused with his older brother J.J. Sullinger who also played for tOSU. And neither is to be confused with J.D. Salinger, author of “Catcher in the Rye,” although I have made that mistake on occasion. As big as this year’s Ohio … [Read more...] about Profiling #4 Ohio State’s Phenomenal Freshmen Class: More than Jared Sullinger
#4 Buckeyes Add #2 Rated Center to Top 10 Recruiting Class
After his dominating performance at #11 Florida yesterday, there's been a lot of buzz about Buckeyes big man frosh Jared Sullinger, not to be confused with his older brother J.J. Sullinger who also played for tOSU. And neither is to be confused with J.D. Salinger, author of "Catcher in the Rye," although I have made that mistake on occasion. But as big as this year's Ohio … [Read more...] about #4 Buckeyes Add #2 Rated Center to Top 10 Recruiting Class
99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ewing Theory will be put to the test this season in Columbus. The Ohio State Buckeyes lose National Player of the Year, “His Royal Smoothness” Evan Turner but could actually be a better team without him as Thad Matta returns his other four starters and ushers in a highly touted class of freshmen. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #4 Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Inks 3 in Latest Recruiting Class
Thad Matta, Ohio State head coach, announced the addition of three student-athletes to the Buckeye men's basketball program Wednesday. The class of high school seniors is rated by analysts as a Top 10 class nationally. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Inks 3 in Latest Recruiting Class
NCAA Tournament Preview: Minnesota vs. Xavier
By Mike Gallagher So begins the most exciting sports event of the year. Yeah, there’s the Super Bowl, the MLB playoffs, the BCS, but none compares to an event like this. There’s simply nothing else like it. … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Preview: Minnesota vs. Xavier
Gophers Upset Michigan State, Set Up Key Clash With Purdue
By Mike Gallagher Minnesota looked like they were ready to punch their ticket to the Big Ten Semifinals Friday with a 55-48 lead with 3:27 left to play. But you had to know it wasn’t over. … [Read more...] about Gophers Upset Michigan State, Set Up Key Clash With Purdue
Ohio State/Michigan State Preview: Big Ten Battle
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Two of the Big Ten's best teams and players will clash tomorrow afternoon when Michigan State hosts Ohio State. The matchup everyone will have their eye on is between Player of the Year candidates Kalin Lucas and Evan Turner. Lucas appears to be almost fully recovered from the sprained ankle he suffered at Wisconsin, as he has averaged 18.5 points and … [Read more...] about Ohio State/Michigan State Preview: Big Ten Battle
Without Press, Gophers Merely Average
By Mike Gallagher Losing three out of the last four games isn’t exactly what Tubby Smith had in mind after starting the conference season with back to back wins, but as we’re quickly discovering, the Gophers may not be what our minds told us. … [Read more...] about Without Press, Gophers Merely Average