#1 Ohio State 65, Michigan 61 (Final)

[BB73]

This is a big game in Ann Arbor.


Nothing would be more

Important for the players on

That School Up North than winning this game.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

saturday's game just got a bit more interesting. our football team was responsible for sending scum to the rose bowl. now our basketball team can be responsible for sending scum to the nit.

 

[Cornerback6]

I just can't see scUM in the Big Dance. I hope we slaughter them. I think this team is really starting to come together...I look for Conley and Oden to shine big this Saturday.

 

[Mgoblue29]

I really don't like our chances against you guys, even though Smith is developing conley is going to abuse him. I don't want to see Oden embarass Courtney Simms.

 

[Flocka]

I really don't like our chances against you guys,

Please save and prepare this for November.

 

[wadc45]

Great win for UM tonight...I'm glad they got that out of their system.

 

[Golferdow01]

Great win for UM tonight...I'm glad they got that out of their system.

Two edged sword since I'm rooting for as many B10 teams to make the Big Dance as possible. On the bright side, hopefully they expended all their energy and emotion for the week.

 

[Mgoblue29]

Bigballin, expect the game in November to be like the 03 game.

 

[Sean]

major key to the game: the team who scores more points will win this game...

As always, the only analysis anyone really needs. But beyond that, here's a few other things I want to see in this game:

1. The Buckeyes containing Dion Harris. He went 6-of-11 (2-of-3 on his 3's) for 14 points against OSU last time. He was 7-of-14 (2-of-7 from behind the arc) against MSU tonight for 24 points. If he's missing from outside like he did against the Spartans and Oden and Hunter can keep him from getting anything inside, that'd be good.
2. A more typical interior matchup than the last time. Oden only shot two(!) free throws against Michigan last game. Meanwhile, Courtney Sims was going 8-of-14 for 17 points for Michigan. There's no good reason for Sims to have as good a game as Oden. I don't think it'll happen again. Sims hasn't started the past couple games for Michigan for some reason, but he still gets plenty of playing time, and I expect Oden to get the best of him this time.
3. Lots of shots for Oden. Not just this game, but every game. Plenty of people have been saying he needs more touches, and I agree with them. Big, talented center + ball = points.
4. A big game from Conley. I think he's ready to come into his own and make it clear to the rest of the country that this team is more than just Greg Oden, and against Michigan is a great time to start.

But, all that aside, a win is all I really want. I've complained about this team winning ugly against teams, but I won't complain about a win over Michigan, no matter how ugly.

 

[Bob.Barker]

My prediction :p

 

[Big Papa]

My prediction :p

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

one of the best farks i've seen.

 

[LitlBuck]

I don't know why but this game just scares the hell out of me. Maybe it's just because it is scum and it is up there. I will be really worried if Tommy throws up a zone at the beginning of the game and our 3s do not fall.

However, after saying that, I worry about every game.

 

[Steve19]

Don't worry, LitlBuck. Something like 100 teams have been to the NCAA since TSUN went last time. There's a lot riding on this game. It's very important to them. And Amaker's role model isn't about to let him forget what Wolvereenies do when it's all on the line...

"Choke now. It's the right thing to do..."

 

[Cornerback6]

Bigballin, expect the game in November to be like the 03 game.

I guess we do have to look back to '03 for a loss to scUM don't we?