How They Won: Jared Sullinger will always be priority number one for opposing teams, but when the Ohio State guards are playing the way they did today they are nearly unstoppable. Minnesota witnessed this as they trailed the entire game after the first two minutes, ultimately losing 82-69. It was a total team effort from the Buckeyes on Sunday as all five starters scored … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Stomps #20 Minnesota on Super Bowl Sunday
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Identifying Ohio State’s 1st Potential Loss
Ohio State is still #1 and the last remaining unbeaten in college basketball. However, following their narrowest of escapes against a much less talented Northwestern team on Saturday night; it's pretty obvious they're not going to run the table this year. Last week we explored the chances of it actually happening; now we'll look at where they might pick up that first L. By … [Read more...] about Identifying Ohio State’s 1st Potential Loss
Undefeated Season in the Cards For #1 Ohio State?
Tuesday night's game between top-ranked Ohio State and No. 12 Purdue - freshman phenom Jared Sullinger vs. the Moore/Johnson combo - had the makings for a classic Big Ten battle. Instead, it was a one-sided affair in favor of the Buckeyes as they embarrassed the Boilermakers 87-64. To see where we forecast their first loss go here By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about Undefeated Season in the Cards For #1 Ohio State?
#1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten; Skate by Illini in Champaign
To paraphrase Dean Martin's timeless lyrics and apply them to college basketball: "Everybody loses a ballgame sometime, everybody gets defeated somehow." And on paper, it appeared Ohio State's trip to Assembly Hall meant "that sometime was now." We know that OSU is the #1 team in the Big Ten (after all, they're #1 in nation), but many experts (including ESPN's Dan Dakich) … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten; Skate by Illini in Champaign
THE Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten Preview
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
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
Coaches Rock Upon the Mic Right at Big 10 Media Day
Many college basketball experts believe the Big Ten will be the best conference in the nation this year. And on paper, it certainly looks that way, as they have a first team all conference squad of players who have ruled the Big Ten since they were sophomores. Now they have reached their prime. And when it comes to coaches, the Big Ten has a fine a pedigree as any. … [Read more...] about Coaches Rock Upon the Mic Right at Big 10 Media Day