Ohio State Game Thread

[Johnny B]

Carlino's gotta learn to count. Took that last shot with 2.2 left. A couple points there would have been useful.

thinking the same thing

[chapman]

I think we'll break 35.  Teve's got 10, needs become a beast and put up a lot more than that for all the touches he's getting.  Doubt they shoot 59% for the game and 58% from three, but they won't turn it over every other time down in the second half either.

[Lighthouse 84]

Way too far of a last shot for Carlino to take.  

Overall, not bad. OSU can't keep that percentage up on their 3s. Need to keep up the pressure and make some shots.

[Johnny B]

Honestly, not a bad half. Its weird OSU doesnt have much scores in he paint. MY god can they miss a jumper?

[willie warrior]

Carlino's gotta learn to count. Took that last shot with 2.2 left. A couple points there would have been useful.

It looks like Carlino never met a shot he did not like.

[RideMyBuycks]

I enjoy watching an offense that doesn't pass around the arch until 8 seconds left in the shot clock and then let mayo huck

[hdog1017]

Juan Anderson continues to provide nothing

[mileskishnish72]

1. OSU is better than we are
2. We continue to have teams shoot 3's out of their ass against us.
3. TG no whistles - 1st foul at 12:08 left?
4. Derrick - as much as I like the kid I hated the way he only passed (safely) around the perimeter - his feed to STJr was the best feed down low I've ever seen him do!
5. If STJr had a better % inside 2 feet, this game would be about tied.
6. Deonte in a slump - understandable.
7. I don't care about his HS ranking, I do not like JJJ's shooting form.
8. Sandy has a future.

[KipsBayEagle]

One team was hot, one team was cold.  There is no reason we can't win this game.

This is the best announcing duo I have ever heard.

[Stretchdeltsig]

If we could shoot a tad better we would be in the game.

[muwarrior69]

Look at all feeds to Steve in this game. If he didn't miss the gimmes it would be a lot closer. Almost looks like rehearsal game so when we get Luke playing some of those should fall in for points. I don't know but I sure hope Deonte doesn't have the sophomore jinx. He has not looked good at all.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Carlino's gotta learn to count. Took that last shot with 2.2 left. A couple points there would have been useful.

My guess is he just wanted to get the shot off.

[GGGG]

Juan Anderson continues to provide nothing

Except leading MU in both rebounds and assists.  

[Dr. Blackheart]

I think we'll break 35.  Teve's got 10, needs become a beast and put up a lot more than that for all the touches he's getting.  Doubt they shoot 59% for the game and 58% from three, but they won't turn it over every other time down in the second half either.

MU hasn't had a lot of points in transition with OSU's hot shooting...and a lot of their turnovers have led to stoppage of play instead of a break off a steal...if they start missing the threes with long rebounds, MU can get something going.  Otherwise, the 3-2 zone tough for MU (good for Teve, though).

[GoldenWarrior11]

I love the fact that we have an idea and system with our zone offense.  Didn't see too much of that last year.

[GoldenWarrior11]

One team was hot, one team was cold.  There is no reason we can't win this game.

This is the best announcing duo I have ever heard.

Agreed.  I love Dakich.

[hdog1017]

Except leading MU in both rebounds and assists.  

And turnovers.  0-0 from the field.  

[Vander Blue Man Group]

It looks like Carlino never met a shot he did not like.

Most of the shots, if not all of them, have been good shots.  He has a nice touch and I feel comfortable with the ball in his hands.  If he is open I have no problem if he pulls the trigger.  We need someone who can consistently score. 

[NersEllenson]

Still in it despite what the score says.  Nailed it on the head...just not executing.

We are executing VERY WELL - just not finishing some easy looks at the basket.

[GGGG]

And turnovers.  0-0 from the field.  

Right.  You said "nothing."  Not saying he is lighting the world on fire, but he certainly is providing something more positive than nothing.

[nyg]

3 for 13 from three is not good.

Sort of shocked MU not in foul trouble, but OSU shooting from outside the majority of the time.

Juan and Burton scoreless.  That should not continue.

MU forced 13 turnovers, yet still down seven.  If Taylor had made some of those five two footers he missed, be close to a tie game.

Dill played like 8 minutes, Dawson zip......

[MUEng92]

Agreed.  I love Dakich.

Loved his opinion of the McDonalds All American teams

[We R Final Four]

Except leading MU in both rebounds and assists.  

Maybe turnovers also

[GGGG]

I like Carlino.  Sure with the ball.  Decent shooter.  Not a bad defender.  By the end of the year I might like him more than I did Junior.

[NersEllenson]

Most of the shots, if not all of them, have been good shots.  He has a nice touch and I feel comfortable with the ball in his hands.  If he is open I have no problem if he pulls the trigger.  We need someone who can consistently score. 

+1

All his misses are essentially right on target - mark of a good shooter - that when they miss..it's not a bad miss.