The Buckeye Battle Cry: Ohio State News and Commentary » Duke http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com An Ohio State blog for the Buckeye fan in all of us. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Silver Bullet Points Loves The Nightlife http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/05/nothing-shines-brighter-than-silver-bullet-points/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nothing-shines-brighter-than-silver-bullet-points http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/05/nothing-shines-brighter-than-silver-bullet-points/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 11:54:40 +0000 MaliBuckeye http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/?p=33696 Welcome to Wednesday, the first of May… it’s officially grilling season (unless you live in California, where it’s always that time). Here’s today’s soundtrack; if you don’t know why, then… well… keep reading.

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]]> http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/05/nothing-shines-brighter-than-silver-bullet-points/feed/ 2 Top 25: The Week in Review & The Week Ahead http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/03/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-9 http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/03/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-9/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:42:34 +0000 Gary Russell II http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/?p=31852 Heading into the final week of the season we still do not have a clear cut favorite to win the National Championship.  That, my friends, is exciting news! This past week continued to be just like the many weeks before. There were more Top 25 losses, more new additions, and more shocking developments. This week’s “biggest loser” award goes to the Michigan Wolverines.  Apparently, they thought because Penn State had not won in the Big Ten yet, that this would be a cakewalk! Well, after blowing a huge lead, they left Happy Valley losers and the Nittany Lions celebrated their first conference win.  If a season like this has not heightened your love for college basketball, nothing will.  Well, enough of me of me celebrating a Michigan loss……..lets’ dive in shall we?

Here’s a look at the Top 25 Week Ahead and Week in Review:

1.       Indiana (25-4, 13-3) Previous … [Read More]

]]> http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/03/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-9/feed/ 2 Top 25: The Week in Review & The Week Ahead http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/02/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-8 http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/02/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-8/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:30:00 +0000 Gary Russell II http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/?p=31542 The college basketball season is winding down but that doesn’t mean that the excitement is too.  More over time games, more losses, and more surprises continue to be story of the season.  Duke kept the streak of Top 5 teams losing by dropping their game to Maryland.  The Miami Hurricanes continue to turn heads and move up the polls and will most likely do the same this week after beating Florida State.  The Big East and Big Ten are proving to be the two best conferences in the nation as they continue to beat up on each other.  The week of games are becoming too much for me to wrap up in a paragraph so I will stop rambling so you can see how everyone did last week.

Here’s a look at the Top 25 Week Ahead and Week in Review:

1.       Indiana (23-3, 11-2) Previous Rank: 1

Past Week: … [Read More]

]]> http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/02/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-8/feed/ 5 Top 25: The Week in Review & The Week Ahead http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-6 http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-6/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:08:37 +0000 Gary Russell II http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/?p=30774 Another amazing week of college basketball is in the books and the season just keeps getting crazier.  There were a total of 18 losses among the Top 25 teams.  Some teams lost multiple times this week and there were some stunning upsets.  The Miami Hurricanes absolutely embarrassed top ranked Duke 90-63, VCU spent a couple of weeks in the rankings only to lose both of their games week, and Syracuse and Louisville both lost to unranked opponents.  All of this and we haven’t even talked about Louisville losing three in a row and Minnesota losing 4 consecutive games.  Although nothing is certain in college basketball this year, one thing is for certain…….if it’s this crazy now, just wait to see what March Madness brings.  Let’s breakdown this past week and look ahead to the future.

Here’s a look at the Top 25 Week Ahead and Week in Review

1.       Duke … [Read More]

]]> http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-6/feed/ 14 Top 25: The Week in Review & The Week Ahead http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-4 http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-4/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:44:28 +0000 Gary Russell II http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/?p=30149 When it comes to the rankings this year I am reminded of a famous Beatles song.  That song…..”Hello, Goodbye”.  Teams that gain a specific ranking or jump into the Top 25 say “hello” to it just as quickly as they say “goodbye” to it.  This week was no exception as I am still trying to catch my breath after it was all over.  The remaining three undefeateds are no longer undefeated.  North Carolina State picked up their signature win in handing Duke their first loss and should move up pretty nicely in the polls.  Arizona lost their second……oops……their first game in a close game at Oregon. And, last but not least, the Buckeyes took care of business against Michigan at home. All in all, 9 of the Top 25 teams lost games this week, with a certain Big Ten Team (see below) not winning all week! When it’s all … [Read More]

]]> http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-4/feed/ 3 Top 25: The Week in Review & The Week Ahead http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-5 http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-5/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:30:35 +0000 Gary Russell II http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/?p=29699 Last week when I said we can get this party started, I had no idea the party would be quite like this.  Most conferences opened up conference play (the SEC is a week behind) this past week and it was total mayhem!   The Top 25 teams were all over the place this week.  New Mexico was welcomed back in the rankings after beating Cincinnati only to work their way back out after losing to St. Louis.  Two Top 25 teams failed to win a game this week.  Arizona lost their first game of the year only to have the refs controversially waive off Colorado’s game winning basket. And we haven’t even spoken of the Big Ten yet.  If the first week of the B1G schedule is any indication of what this season will be, all I can say it “we are in for bumpy ride”.  I’m done ranting for now so let’s … [Read More]

]]> http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2013/01/top-25-the-week-in-review-the-week-ahead-5/feed/ 0 Top 25: The Week in Review and The Week Ahead http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2012/12/top-25-the-week-in-review-and-the-week-ahead-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-25-the-week-in-review-and-the-week-ahead-2 http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/2012/12/top-25-the-week-in-review-and-the-week-ahead-2/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:03:34 +0000 Gary Russell II http://www.thebuckeyebattlecry.com/?p=29340 Just because there wasn’t a bunch of action this week on the hardwood, doesn’t mean that there wasn’t anything interesting that happened.  Two Top 10 teams fell, one undefeated team dropped their first game, and two new teams were welcomed to the party (Sorry New Mexico, your fall from the Top 25 will keep me from giving you any attention for beating someone….finally!). This week will feature the opening of conference schedules which include Top 25 matchups as well.  With the conference play starting we can finally get this party started.

Here’s a look at the Top 25 Week Ahead and Week in Review.

1.       Duke (12-0) Previous Rank: 1

Past Week:  12/29 Santa Clara, W 90-77

Upcoming:  1/2 @ Davidson & 1/5 Wake Forest

The Blue Devils pulled away from Santa Clara late and will open up ACC play this week against Wake Forest.

 

2.       Michigan (13-0) … [Read More]

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Here’s a look at the Top 25 Week Ahead and Week in Review.

1. Indiana (9-0) Previous Rank: 1
Past Week: 12/8 Central Connecticut State, W 100-69
Upcoming: 12/15 Butler
Indiana cruised to a victory over Central Connecticut State but this week’s Butler team will be a … [Read More]

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