SG Luther Muhammad (transfer to Arizona St.)

[OSU_Buckguy]

i'd be far less shocked if muhammad wasn't the cheerleader that he was game in and game out. guy looked as "bought in" as anyone else. appearances can be deceiving.

 

[nomatta]

I hope Luther finds what he is looking for. It ain't here.

The recent interest in Sotos and Minlend suddenly makes a lot more sense.

 

[OhioState001]

Reason:

Maybe learn how to handle the ball before demanding more of a role on offense. Seriously, occasionally he could hit some 3s but his game was largely an eyesore to me.

 

[NFBuck]

Reason:

Ummmm, maybe be better on offense then?

 

[OhioState001]

We are better with guys like this transferring.

We had a pretty good year and Muhammad got a lot of playing time but his only focus is, I need more minutes and a bigger role, not how can I best help Ohio State win.

 

[Mike80]

Morons freaking out on Facebook over this transfer is very entertaining

 

[MaxBuck]

I like Luther a lot, and I think he probably wishes he didn't have to transfer to get the increased role he wants. But frankly his skill set doesn't justify his getting it at tOSU, or indeed at most high-D1 programs.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

Ummmm, maybe be better on offense then?

heck, i think ho1tmann would have expanded muhammad's role even if his offense didn't improve but his decision-making did. however, muhammad too often ran into a building on fire without knowing where the exits were. felt like pulling my hair out whenever he'd go behind-the-back and between-the-legs straight into congestion without a plan.

i'm still very happy that muhammad committed to ohio state. even knowing what we know now, i'd still take his commitment. muhammad choosing osu was a much-needed stamp of approval.

i just hope ho1tmann learned a little something by signing a "jelly fam" player. no surprise that muhammad's high school teammate quinerly transferred out after his first season.

 

[RB07OSU]

I have some mixed feelings on this, but mostly bummed. He was an excellent defender and while he definitely Exhibit A of our turnover issues and bad decisions, he had his moments on offense. Think he could have improved and had a big year for us next year, so I do see this as a "loss". Not all bad, but would have much preferred he stayed.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

Morons freaking out on Facebook over this transfer is very entertaining

upon learning of muhammad's transfer, i grabbed a turd from my toilet, opened the front door, and flung it indiscriminately. it was cathartic.

and, yes, i always have a turd on standby.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

interesting quote from muhammad's high school coach:

“What will make me happy is if he finds what’s best for him,” Mariniello said. “He feels this if what’s best for him, then I have to support him whether I agree or disagree. It was an honor to coach him. In my 20-some years of doing this and having 45-some guys going to Division I, he is probably the hardest-working guy in practice every day. If he feels that making a change is best for him, then I have to support him. But I also have the upmost respect for his coach, the assistant coaches and the university because they treated him fairly and with honesty.”

"then i have to" count: 2

 

[DZ83CK]

Luther was a good solid player for OSU, so him transferring is a loss. That being said, there is now room for other guys to step up & another scholarship open for a guy who might be more of a true shooting guard.

 

[MaxBuck]

... i always have a turd on standby.

I wanted to respond to this post, but realized it really belongs in the Politics subforum.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

I wanted to respond to this post, but realized it really belongs in the Politics subforum.

that is where the turds go.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

There’s no way to make an honest comment without it sounding like sour grapes but, as others have posted I was always really nervous with the ball in his hands. Great defender for sure but man I’d cringe at some of his reckless out of control turn overs. And he was no stranger to the long cold streak shooting the ball either. He was just a very inconsistent player in all honesty.

Definitely hate to see him go though regardless. I had hopes he would eliminate some of those turnovers next year and get better at shooting the ball. If he wants to have more offensive impact he doesn’t have much on tape to show a new school how he deserves that. Maybe it’s just a different scheme / environment that will help him out. Who knows. I just don’t see a complete player at all. Good luck though Luther. Always a Buckeye.