2006-2007: How far do we make it?

[LordJeffBuck]

For some greenies, name the one postseason scenario I omitted?

Death penalty?

 

[pianobuck46]

I'm going to say that we make it to the final 4 and then the next year cook and oden stay and we win the nc.

I say we go all the way this year. What the hey--shoot for the stars. That's what the team will do!
:gobucks3: :gobucks4:

 

[buckeye247]

I'm going to say that we make it to the final 4 and then the next year cook and oden stay and we win the nc.

No way Oden stays for his sophmore season. I think this is just a one year pitstop for him.

 

[vrbryant]

No way Oden stays for his sophmore season. I think this is just a one year pitstop for him.

He has indicated on several occasions that he intends to stay for more than one year, that his offensive game needs more than one year's worth of work, and that education is a top priority for him. Does that mean he's a lock for a second year? Of course not. But to say that there's "no way" he plays as a sophomore is just silly.

 

[tibor75]

He has indicated on several occasions that he intends to stay for more than one year, that his offensive game needs more than one year's worth of work, and that education is a top priority for him. Does that mean he's a lock for a second year? Of course not. But to say that there's "no way" he plays as a sophomore is just silly.

has a college player EVER admitted that he's "one and done?"

Oden can say whatever he wants, but it means absolutely zero right now.

 

[BB73]

has a college player EVER admitted that he's "one and done?"

Oden can say whatever he wants, but it means absolutely zero right now.

And according to your vote in this poll, you think he'll be done at the end of the Big Ten Conference tournament.

 

[vrbryant]

has a college player EVER admitted that he's "one and done?"

Oden can say whatever he wants, but it means absolutely zero right now.

I'm not saying it doesn't. What I am saying is that to automatically assume the opposite is just as misguided.

I think it counts for something that he's been so steadfast in his commentary on the issue. He hasn't said, "I'm thinking about staying." He's been saying, "I'm planning on staying." While college players rarely (if ever) indicate otherwise, they're generally pretty wishy-washy on the issue. Obviously it is my hope that he stays, but I think even an unbiased party would be wise to put their money on him being on the floor for the '07-'08 season.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

FWIW.......Oden is not your typical National Player of the Year. He is so unique in his maturity and his goals. For me, it would not suprise me one bit if he stayed two years.

 

[stxbuck]

Couple of points

1-I see no reason why the FF is not a reasonable goal. Could we win a NC, yes, but I'm not going to actually predict that. We have arguable the best returning PG in the nation-Butler-who is by now a seasoned veteran, and Ron Lewis, who will be great for senior leadership, on court contributions aside. That is enough leadership to blend w/ the incoming talent. I think people don't really realize how much Oden will impact the Buckeyes defensively.

2-as far as Oden staying more than one year, I think that is a likely scenario. Academics are actually a priority for him-he has stated that he would like to become an accountant. Your average McD's AA does not make statements like that-ask 90% of college football and basketball players what they want to major in when they are in HS and you get a big uhhhhh-and then they major in criminology or kinesiology or communications or general studies...

 

[Bob Saccamano]

I'm saying elite 8 this year, next year our chemisry will be a t(h)ad better, and we make it to the finals. This is when we will see Oden shine and prove he is ready to be a star in the NBA. :(

Bold predictions I know. :)

 

[ScriptOhio]

Surprisingly this betting site has us as the 3rd favorite (behind Florida and North Carolina) to win it all:


2006/07 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament - Odds to Win
04-02-07 7:00 PM

Florida........................ 6-1
North Carolina............ 6-1
Ohio St......................15-2
Kansas....................... 8-1
UCLA ........................10-1
Texas........................15-1
LSU...........................25-1
Memphis....................22-1
U Conn......................25-1
Gonzaga....................60-1
Duke..........................22-1
Pittsburgh...................50-1
Tennessee..................60-1
Louisville.....................30-1
Alabama.....................60-1
Arizona.......................28-1
Georgetown...............30-1
Kentucky....................30-1
Villanova.....................55-1
Michigan St.................60-1
Arkansas....................55-1
Oklahoma S...............60-1
Stanford....................60-1
Texas A&M................60-1
Florida St...................60-1
Indiana......................55-1
Wisconsin..................60-1
Illinois........................40-1
Boston College..........60-1
Marquette.................60-1
Michigan..................100-1
North Carolina St.....100-1
Washington...............60-1
California..................100-1
South Carolina..........100-1
Oklahoma................100-1
Kansas St................100-1
USC........................100-1
Cincinnati.................100-1
Syracuse...................90-1
Notre Dame.............100-1
Iowa St...................100-1
Texas Tech..............100-1
UAB........................100-1
West Virginia...........100-1
Maryland.................100-1
Georgia Tech.............90-1
Creighton................200-1
Missouri St...............200-1
Southern Illinois.......200-1
Bradley....................300-1
Iowa........................100-1
Vanderbilt.................200-1
Mississippi St.............200-1
Georgia......................200-1
Seton Hall..................200-1
Wichita St...................200-1
George Washington....200-1
Charlotte....................200-1
Temple.......................200-1
St Josephs.................200-1
Xavier........................200-1
Colorado....................100-1
Nebraska...................200-1
UTEP.........................300-1
Houston....................200-1
Hofstra......................200-1
George Mason...........300-1
Butler........................200-1
Clemson...................200-1
Virginia......................200-1
Virginia Tech..............200-1
Miami FL...................200-1
Wake Forest.............100-1
Nevada....................100-1
Pacific.......................100-1
DePaul......................200-1
St Johns...................200-1
LaSalle......................200-1
NC Wilmington..........200-1
Oregon....................180-1
Old Dominion...........300-1
Missouri...................200-1
Penn St...................300-1
San Diego St...........500-1
Minnesota...............200-1
Air Force.................300-1
Hawaii.....................300-1
BYU........................500-1
UNLV......................500-1
Wisc - Milwaukee.....900-1
Northern Iowa........1000-1
Utah St..................1000-1
Kent St...................500-1
Rutgters.................500-1
Miami OH................500-1
Akron.....................500-1
Ohio.......................500-1
Mississippi...............500-1
Field (Any Other Team)50-1
http://205.134.167.60/lines/lines.cgi?device=browser&site=sbcom2&sport=525

A good idea for a vBet later this year (like late Oct or early Nov).

 

[G8erBait]

I think you guys are behind us, UNC and Kansas. OSU has enough talent to make some noise but I still see the above teams at a higher level. I would say sweet 16 or elite 8.

 

[ScriptOhio]

VIDEO: 10 YEARS LATER, A LOOK BACK AT OHIO STATE BASKETBALL'S AT RUN TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME



Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...ketballs-at-run-to-national-championship-game

 

[Jake]

@OSUBasketballJunkie bailed February, 2015. The beginning of the end?

 

[LitlBuck]

@OSUBasketballJunkie bailed February, 2015. The beginning of the end?

I am pretty sure he started a website on his own. Cannot remember the name of it right now and I have no idea if it is still active. Sort of miss him because he brought a lot of basketball stuff to the Planet