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Ohio State 75, Florida 84 (final - NC Game)

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10 REASONS WHY OHIO STATE WILL BEAT FLORIDA THIS TIME AROUND
10. This game will not be played at the O-Dome. Ohio State head coach Thad Matta called the previous meeting in Gainesville, "one of the best atmospheres" he's ever seen. Although the rowdy reptile fans were out in numbers in Atlanta this weekend, Florida will not have the homecourt advantage.
9. Ohio State is mentally tougher than three months ago. With 17 minutes left in the game, Ohio State had used a 9-0 run to tie the game at 40-40 back in December. From there, Florida went on a 12-0 run and the floodgates opened for a convincing 86-60 win. Since that time, Ohio State has escapped last second shots against Tennessee (twice), Michigan State, Wisconsin and Penn State. In addition, the Buckeyes survived a 20-point deficit to the Volunteers and rallied from a 9-point deficit against Xavier in the second round.




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skatesuf;801016; said:
HAHAHa I was actually talking about the TD...but if he had, it wouldn't have really affect our offense.



Yes it is, I was just commenting on what had been posted before me.
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Had a huge effect on our offense :( but that's the past, and as I have said before, there's 130+ teams who would have gladly traded places with us, even with the loss. That game was a nightmare to watch, but that season was something I think every Buckeye can be proud of.

Ya know, the Florida run, from a fan of college sports has been fun and even enjoyable to watch. Historically, it was a school who was shadowed by the successes of FSU and Miami, so it's good to see them get their turn. I have always disliked Cryami, the thugs, the ego, and the attitude the fans had. That's I think where part of the irritation for the current teams has come from, to see a lot of fans who were always beaten down by the Miami fans turn basically into them, now I am a realist, I understand that's not how EVERY fan is. But the image that's come with it, be it Noah, or the massive amounts of image farks etc, but maybe I am old fashioned, I don't need to trash talk an opposing fan to celebrate my own teams success.

Granted, part of that comes from being a Chargers fan, where verbal abuse and mockery were a good part of watching games for me, but it's just more than that. Every year National titles are on the line, and sure I would love to see my team win every year, but the reality is thats not going to happen, so I sit and watch and enjoy great college athletics and admire how much the kids work and try to be successful.
 
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skatesuf;800656; said:
Brewer was just getting over Mono, Hortford wasn't supposed to play because of a hurt ankle. Both teams can make statements like that one. The game back in December is a non-factor to me. Both teams are healthier and have evolved. You guys are playing two freshmen, three more months of experience does amazing things for 18/19 yr olds. Our team had a break down at the end of the season and feel the need to make up for it. Both teams now have the edge over the teams they were on December 23rd.
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Really? Hortford? What number does he wear?

EDIT: Nevermind, he's the guy who guards Odom.
 
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JohnnyCockfight;801033; said:
Great post. The common demoninator sticking out to me is limiting Horford's minutes on the court. Florida is a much weaker team when he has fouled out or is sitting on the bench in foul trouble. I think he is the glue of this team, and should have been a first team AA.
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I've been impressed with Horford since our game in December. That cat can ball. I don't know if Oden will be able to challenge him enough to cause foul trouble though. My opinion is that we will have to catch lightning in a bottle from behind the arc to win. (which is definitely possible)
 
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Well the ESPN Sportsnation Poll isn't as bad as I thought...it's Florida over Ohio State by 57%-43%...

I would give Florida the edge in all honesty, I mean it would be great if the Bucks could upset them and bring home a title but I'm not going to be destroyed if they don't...I'm just happy I got to see Oden, Conley, and Lewis play longer than expected...

I think the talent matches up well but Florida has more experience and that should give them the edge...

But of course I have been wrong before!

Go Buckeyes!!
 
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Regardless of the outcome tomorrow, this about sums up my feelings concerning that school down south:

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Florida definitely looked absolutely dominant vs. UCLA. They've got shooters everywhere, great finishers everywhere. But...

I like being the underdog.

There's a magic about being a Buckeye.

Let's have a moment and remember the 2002 football season. The end of the 2004 basketball season. The end of the 2004 football season.

We can do it. GO BUCKEYES!
 
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Power programs monopolize spotlight in football, hoops

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By EDDIE PELLS
Associated Press writer
April 02, 2007 6:00 AM

ATLANTA ? It's no accident that they are meeting again for a championship. Calling it pure coincidence might not be totally right, either.
Florida and Ohio State are dominating marquee college sports like no two programs ever have. Their meeting tonight (9:21, Chs. 4, 12) for the basketball title comes three months after they played for the football championship. Regardless of the outcome, the Gators already go down as the first program to hold the men's basketball and football titles at the same time.

The programs are products of two mega-sized athletic departments awash in money, fan support, strong decision makers at the top and good coaches interspersed throughout their respective campuses.
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