Just went on a 12-0 run to go up. MSU not hitting shots and being outhustled by OSU, who can win this game if MSU doesn't buckle down. Would hate to go into MSU with them having just lost.
OSU up 41-29 at the half on MSU
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It doesn’t matter. We are going to be clobbered by MSU regardless of whether they win or lose today.
It’s amazing how quickly Holtmann has righted the ship there. Motta had it headed into the sh*tter.
They’re 37 in KenPom. Not sure how people had this penciled in as a sure win.
No long rebuild necessary changing coaches.Final score 80-64 Ohio State.
The Buckeyes need to celebrate this Sunday because they are going down next Sunday. :boxing:
Besides Holtzman having a great game plan , where their offensive players getting the ball on the block or on the wing, they have their star back, Bates-Diop who was unconscious today and had a career high 32 on very few shots. He shoots over anyone shorter than his 6'10 frame
and has the handle to dribble around slower defenders and dunk on them. Plus their guards hit their threes today. They would have beaten any team in the country today.
Our timing is just wonderful as we now get Michigan State on Wednesday and then just for good measure we get Guess Who? Yes , Ohio State right after. The start of this Big 10 season is just brutal.
and has the handle to dribble around slower defenders and dunk on them. Plus their guards hit their threes today. They would have beaten any team in the country today.
Our timing is just wonderful as we now get Michigan State on Wednesday and then just for good measure we get Guess Who? Yes , Ohio State right after. The start of this Big 10 season is just brutal.
OSU stumbled early while adjusting to a new coaching staff. But, they have a lot of talent and are probably now the 3rd best team in the conference, especially with the injuries and suspension at MN. Just shows how truly brutal our first 6 games in conference are. We play MSU (for the second time) on the road and then we get a red hot OSU at home. I don’t see us having much of a chance in either game.
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Agreed. I thought RU had a decent shot next Sunday for a win, but after watching some of this game, I'm thinking it will be an uphill battle and a real challenge. Hopefully this was a case of OSU playing their absolute best and we don't see a duplicated effort.
I think MSU smokes us after having played us once and after being as angry as a swarm of hornets after their embarrassing performance today. However, I could see OSU being a bit overconfident and if we can play hair-on-fire tight defense and frustrate them and they don't get hot shooting like today, then I see a close game and who knows who wins that at the RAC. I don't think an upset is a long shot.
Ohio State hosts Maryland this week... I think the Buckeyes win but will be absolutely ripe for the picking for an upset next Sunday...todays result played in our favor
Didn't see the game. As I said when we played MSU izzo cares about winning games in March.
He obviously didn't want this result, but I'll bet this loss makes them a better team in March.
He obviously didn't want this result, but I'll bet this loss makes them a better team in March.
Agree with Bac but essentially it's almost becoming an upset when you win on the road.
Example-----ND beats NC State by 25 at home on Wednesday without Colson and Farrell their 2 best players. NC State beats Duke Saturday in Raleigh.
I saw Colorado lose to Iowa a few weeks back but they get UofA and ASU this weekend at home and beat them both.
Agree on the excellent hire by OSU------those Butler guys can coach
Example-----ND beats NC State by 25 at home on Wednesday without Colson and Farrell their 2 best players. NC State beats Duke Saturday in Raleigh.
I saw Colorado lose to Iowa a few weeks back but they get UofA and ASU this weekend at home and beat them both.
Agree on the excellent hire by OSU------those Butler guys can coach
Bottom line is that there are no easy B1G games for Rutgers home or away.The easy out of conference schedule was a cushion prior to reality of top competition .
