The eastern and western outskirts of what we call "the Midwest" will meet on Saturday in the prime time national semifinal game. The 2008 national champion Kansas Jayhawks will meet the 2007 runner-up Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2012 Final Four. Let's break it down! … [Read more...] about #2 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. #2 Kansas Jayhawks: everything you need to know
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Ohio St.’s Jared Sullinger: NBA “star calls” in college
In today’s media world, never overlook the power of the “retweet,” or the “RT.” It’s today’s online journalistic currency because it serves as a cosign statement or endorsement of what you just tweeted. And I get my highest number of RTs whenever I tweet things like: “BREAKING NEWS: Jared Sullinger gets away with changing his pivot foot.” Or “BREAKING UPDATE: Jared … [Read more...] about Ohio St.’s Jared Sullinger: NBA “star calls” in college
Ohio State just too big and strong for Northwestern: 75-73
Ohio State came in 33-2 and winners of 13 straight versus Northwestern when nationally ranked. So you had to like the chances of the nation's #10 team in Evanston. When you saw them make their first six shots and jump out to a 69% to 35% field goal average (nearly double) about halfway through the first half, I'm sure you liked their chances even more. Give Northwestern … [Read more...] about Ohio State just too big and strong for Northwestern: 75-73
Preseason All-America Hoops Team Released; Buckeyes Sullinger Only Unanimous Choice
The Big Ten conference as a whole may take a step backward this college basketball season, but their star power will remain high this hoops season. The AP All-American preseason first team was released a few short hours ago, and the league made a very tremendous impact on that very short list. Ohio State's Jared Sullinger was the only unanimous choice of the 65-member … [Read more...] about Preseason All-America Hoops Team Released; Buckeyes Sullinger Only Unanimous Choice
Ohio State’s Deshaun Thomas: The Forgotten Star Freshman
When it comes to the number one team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes, people usually start by talking about their stud freshman Jared Sullinger, who might just be the best player in the nation. Seniors David Lighty and William Buford should end up on NBA rosters next year, even though Will has taken a big step back this year. Then there's that phenomenal freshmen … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Deshaun Thomas: The Forgotten Star Freshman
Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger: Top Player in the Nation?
If you believe in the Ewing Theory, how a team can somehow get better and much more successful once their best player vacates, look no further that last year's Big Ten champion, and Big Ten Tournament Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Somehow the additions have outweighed the subtractions. They lost (with apologies to LL Cool J, "All-World") swingman Evan Turner, the individual … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger: Top Player in the Nation?