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Top 25: The Week in Review & The Week Ahead

Gary Russell II — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:08:37 +0000

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]

Ohio State Hands Michigan its First Loss 56-53

Gary Russell II — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:03:27 +0000

Ohio State hosted their rivals Michigan in Columbus on Sunday afternoon. Michigan was seeking to remain the only undefeated team in nation and become the Number One team in the nation but was unable to do so. Led in scoring by DeShaun Thomas, defensively by Sam Thompson’s 2 steals, and a couple of key free throws down the stretch by Lenzelle smith Jr., a stingy and gritty Ohio State team handed the Wolverines their first loss by a score of 56-53.

It was a tale of two halves in this game. Ohio State came out on fire defensively. After giving up the first three points of the game, the defense stepped up and forced 9 turnovers and scored 16 points off of them. At one point in the first Ohio State was up by 21 points and with about 7 minutes to go in the first half Michigan only had … [Read More]

BBN LiveBlog: Michigan

Eric — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:48:00 +0000

The three loss Buckeyes take on the undefeated #2 Michigan Wolverines today in Columbus.

The Buckeyes and Boilermakers are both coming off rough losses on the road. Unfortunately, Purdue gets the home-court advantage in tonight’s meeting.

Joining us for the game are our friends from the BBN: The Buckeye Blog, Buckeye Empire, Men of the Scarlet and Gray, and Buckeye Ninja. Make sure to swing by their place and say hello.

Today’s game is scheduled for 1:30 PM Eastern Time. LiveBlog will tip off at about 1:15 PM.

Go Bucks!

Ohio State @ That Team Up North – Shootyhoops live chat… [Read More]

Pregame Glance: Michigan

Ken — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:19:19 +0000

One of the most improved, and most impressive teams this season, the Michigan Wolverines arrive in Columbus undefeated. Their 16-0 record includes an impressive win over currently 18th ranked NC State at home. Let’s give them a glance.

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Top 25: The Week in Review and The Week Ahead

Gary Russell II — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:03:34 +0000

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]

Are You Not Entertained? Skunk Weasels

Eric — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:23:55 +0000

WVaBuckeye

Rattle the QB.He got rattled eventually. The couple of times he got hit and coughed up the football would have been enough, excluding the few times he got eaten in the backfield. Nice shot by Zach Boren, by the way.

Make Them Guess. They didn’t really have to make them guess, and I’m not certain they even tried. The game plan seemed pretty cut and dried, and was not excessively outside what we’ve seen in other games this season.

Take It Back. The Buckeyes clearly showed that the last year was an aberration. You have to wonder what was going through Brady Hoke’s mind as he stormed off the field in Columbus on Saturday. I’d like to think the shiver he got was Dave Brandon throwing away his resume.

Jason

Bring the noise. I was all the way up in 28C (only a few rows from the top), … [Read More]

BBN Tournament LiveBlog: B1G Tourney Semifinals

Eric — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:17:08 +0000

Ohio State and Michigan meet today at around 4:00 PM EST on CBS for the third round of the Big Ten Tournament! Second seeded Michigan defeated 10th seeded Minnesota yesterday in overtime to advance to play the Buckeyes.

Before the Buckeyes play, we get an opportunity to see Michigan State and Wisconsin do battle for the other spot in the Big Ten Tournament final. We’ll be scouting that game, and chatting our way through it as well! Come join us at 1:00 PM EST and chat with us throughout the day.

While you wait for the game, go check out our friends in the Buckeye Bloggers Network! the Buckeye Blog, OSU Silver Bullet, Buckeye House Call, Our Honor Defend, and Men of the Scarlet and Gray. Fox Sports Ohio also joins us as usual.

Tomorrow we will run a Championship Game LiveBlog that will continue … [Read More]

Pregame Glance: B1G Tourney Semifinals vs. Michigan

Eric — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:14:21 +0000

For the first time ever the top four seeds of the Big Ten tournament have advanced to the semi-finals. The three co-champions are still in, and still have an opportunity to prove that they are indeed the best team in the Big Ten.

Ohio State and Michigan get to prove it on the court today.

Today is the rubber game in this season’s series. Both teams split the regular season meetings, with the Buckeyes taking a 64-49 win at home, while Michigan emerged victorious in Ann Arbor 56-51.

But this game has even more historical significance. The Buckeyes and Wolverines have encountered each other repeatedly over the last several years in the Big Ten Tournament. Last season, the Bucks handled Michigan in the semi-finals 68-61 by opening up a significant lead halfway through the second half and coasting to the win. The year before saw Evan Turner’s last second buzzer … [Read More]