#1 Ohio State 66, #3 Wisconsin 49 (Final)

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

I think Oden's right hand being "functional" is finally showing. Wisky is still down a big body (one that could stretch Oden from under the basket) and I expect him to dominate.

Oden inside + Conley slashing + "decent" outside shooting = Bucks by a TD :)

 

[coastalbuck]

major key to the game: the team who scores more points will win this game. (and thus the b10 tourney)...

Now that we've got that settled, I sorta think a one seed hinges on this too. The only thing that points otherwise is the mindset of the committee. I feel they are going to be seeding toward an OSU, Fla., UNC, Kansas/UCLA final 4. That would almost dictate the Bucks being a one seed, a two seed no matter where would put their desired matchup earlier in the tourney, I don't think they want that to happen. Of course, all bets are off if UNC or Florida is upset, their opposition today is not as strong as the tOSU Wisky or Kansas Texas matchups.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

I personally think OSU has a 1 locked up. Even losing this game, Ohio State's losses would all be to teams currently vying for #1 seeds. No other team can make this same claim. So, the way I see it Wisky is absolutely playing for a 1, Ohio State has one regardless.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I think it is a joke that most of the media thinks this game today should settle who will get a #1 seed in the tournament......shouldn't you have to win your conference to be even considered for a #1 seed? I thought the selection group looks at your body of work and not just one game?

Regardless, my opinion is that no matter what the outcome is today, that OSU will be a #1 seed....

 

[Best Buckeye]

I think it is a joke that most of the media thinks this game today should settle who will get a #1 seed in the tournament......shouldn't you have to win your conference to be even considered for a #1 seed? I thought the selection group looks at your body or work and not just one game?

Regardless, my opinion is that no matter what the outcome is today, that OSU will be a #1 seed....

Gm OBJ , nice job as usual. I heard the heads say that stuff also and thought "whats with that crap"? Wiscy may be playing for a n01 seed but I don't think the Bucks can lose one. They did win the conference as you said. The problem you touch on of course was caused by the addition of the conference tourneys. Look at NC state right now playing great ball and in the finals. Of course they won't get a n01. but they certainly would haven't been considered for inclusion in the big dance without the great job they have been doing in their con. tourney.
I also think the bucks should have a n01 regardless of today's outcome, just as you do.

 

[cincibuck]

I'm not much of a basketball fan but it always seems to me that it's easier to come out of the west. There just aren't that many good teams west of the Mississippi, while the east and southeast get stuck with the Big 10, ACC, Big East, Atlantic Ten and some decent mid major leagues like the MAC. I wouldn't mind if we lost this and got a west coast seed opposite Kansas or UCLA.

While we're at it, information request: Who gets the calls when Duke, Kentucky or UNC play each other?

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Scout.com (Free)

Game preview by Kyle Lamb.

 

[Best Buckeye]

notes on the game;
Wisc. is 29 -4 scoring 70.7 ppg and has 57.0 pa
tOSU is 29 -3 scoring 73.9 ppg and has 60.5 pa

The games this year were decided by a total of 4 points.

Brian Butch isn't playing and he is one of their best rebounders. This should allow Greg to control the paint even more. His 19 rebounds yesterday was a tourney record and there is no reason for him to not continue.

They have , arguable, the best player in the nation in Tucker. But he will need scoring help if the Badgers are to win. We won't be able to stop him so we have to control him and put the onus on the rest of the team to score. So, if we play D on them we will win. Especially if we get scoring from our seniors. We have to have that scoring.

Oden is getting better and better and has started showing intensity on the court. His display after the monster dunks has to be demoralizing to our opponents. That makes me happy.
We just have to play with intensity and focus and we WIN.
GO BUCKS !!

 

[Best Buckeye]

I'm not much of a basketball fan but it always seems to me that it's easier to come out of the west. There just aren't that many good teams west of the Mississippi, while the east and southeast get stuck with the Big 10, ACC, Big East, Atlantic Ten and some decent mid major leagues like the MAC. I wouldn't mind if we lost this and got a west coast seed opposite Kansas or UCLA.

While we're at it, information request: Who gets the calls when Duke, Kentucky or UNC play each other?

I don't want losses, especially going into the dance, I want confidence, I want to see the fear in their eyes. I want them bugeyed when Oden dunks and blocks.
Which call ?

 

[gost8]

I think it is a joke that most of the media thinks this game today should settle who will get a #1 seed in the tournament......shouldn't you have to win your conference to be even considered for a #1 seed? I thought the selection group looks at your body or work and not just one game?

Regardless, my opinion is that no matter what the outcome is today, that OSU will be a #1 seed....

http://www.centralohio.com/apps/pbc...0070310/BLOGS02/70310002/-1/nncobuckeyeupdate
March 10, 2007
What Sunday's game with Wisconsin really means

Now that round three between Wisconsin and Ohio State has been set up at the Big Ten championship, here's why this game really matters. Kansas, North Carolina and Florida will be No. 1 seeds. The winner of this game will get the other one. Plain and simple. But you already knew that.
Here's what you might not know. To be clear, I'm not sure about the following either. It's the "Bracket Effect." If Ohio State wins, they will get the No. 1 seed and play Pretender Tech in the first round and an average ACC school in the second round. If the Buckeyes lose, they will get a No. 2 seed. Again, duh! But would the selection committee be so brash to put Texas and all-everything superstar Kevin Durant at the No. 7 seed in the Buckeyes' bracket? Durant vs. Oden. Enticing but frightening. If not Texas, it might be Duke and its endless string of Sweet 16 appearances. That's way down the road, but you heard it here first. That's why OSU must beat Wisconsin.
By Bill Bender. | Posted at 6:39 PM


I don't agree that Florida should be considered an automatic 1 seed after the last 4 or 5 games they played. The last regular season game against scUM should have locked our #1 seed.

 

[coastalbuck]

Gm OBJ , nice job as usual. I heard the heads say that stuff also and thought "whats with that crap"? Wiscy may be playing for a n01 seed but I don't think the Bucks can lose one. They did win the conference as you said. The problem you touch on of course was caused by the addition of the conference tourneys. Look at NC state right now playing great ball and in the finals. Of course they won't get a n01 unless they win but they certainly would haven't been considered for inclusion in the big dance without the great job they have been doing in their con. tourney.
I also think the bucks should have a n01 regardless of today's outcome, just as you do.

No way NC State gets a one seed, maybe I just read that wrong. In fact, if UNC loses, they may not get a one seed. I could envision a scenario with tOSU 1 in the midwest, Wisky 1 in the east, Fla. 1 in the south, and Kansas 1 in the west. Wouldn't that piss off the ACC talking heads.....

 

[Best Buckeye]

No way NC State gets a one seed, maybe I just read that wrong. In fact, if UNC loses, they may not get a one seed. I could envision a scenario with tOSU 1 in the midwest, Wisky 1 in the east, Fla. 1 in the south, and Kansas 1 in the west. Wouldn't that piss off the ACC talking heads.....

Thanks , I just meant to say they probably wouldn't have even gotten into the dance if not for the great job they have been doing in their tourney

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

DDN

Game preview: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/co...college/osu/2007/03/11/ddn031107osuprev.html#​

By Mark Gokavi
Dayton Daily News

Sunday, March 11, 2007

What: Big Ten tournament final
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: United Center, Chicago
TV: CBS, Channel 7
Radio: WING-AM (1410)
Records: OSU (29-3); Wisconsin (29-4)
Series: Ohio State leads, 78-61

 

[Best Buckeye]

No way NC State gets a one seed, maybe I just read that wrong. In fact, if UNC loses, they may not get a one seed. I could envision a scenario with tOSU 1 in the midwest, Wisky 1 in the east, Fla. 1 in the south, and Kansas 1 in the west. Wouldn't that piss off the ACC talking heads.....

Imo I can't see NC getting a n01 at all unless Fla loses and maybe not even then. Who is to say that Nc is better than Wisc. if 2 of their losses are to tOSU. The talking heads are of two minds. One says todays game is for a n01 seed, the other says that tOsu has a n01 no matter what. They are divided over their picks. I saw Jay (Bilius?) say his are tOSU, Kansas, Ucla, and UNC unless Fla and/or Wiscy win. I can't see UNC getting a one their name alone but that is the only way they would IMO. They just aren't that good a team IMO

 

[buckeyeboy]

I personally think OSU has a 1 locked up. Even losing this game, Ohio State's losses would all be to teams currently vying for #1 seeds. No other team can make this same claim. So, the way I see it Wisky is absolutely playing for a 1, Ohio State has one regardless.

But this assumes that the committee has time to tinker with the brackets after the conclusion of the Big Ten tourney, which isn't true. That's why I think if UF, UNC, and Kansas all win today, they'll leave one #1 open for the winner of the Big Ten title game and one #2 open for the loser.