Tuesday, December 20, 2005
No excuses for OSU hoops squad
Most Ohio State fans are thinking about the Fiesta Bowl, but for a change of pace, we'll take a look at basketball, where the Bucks are No. 24 in the latest Associated Press poll.
Last season, the Buckeyes were on self-imposed punishment for the team's misdeeds during the Jim O'Brien era. Despite that, the Bucks had a solid season, winning 20 games, including a dramatic victory over then-undefeated, No. 1 Illinois.
Here in the 2005-06 campaign, OSU is off to a fast start (7-0) under second-year Buckeye coach Thad Matta. Anything less than a berth in the NCAA Tournament would have to be considered a disappointment. Matta has enough experienced players around, as only two members of the roster are freshmen. By now, this group should know how to win, and be able to improve on past successes.
Last season, the Buckeyes were on self-imposed punishment for the team's misdeeds during the Jim O'Brien era. Despite that, the Bucks had a solid season, winning 20 games, including a dramatic victory over then-undefeated, No. 1 Illinois.
Here in the 2005-06 campaign, OSU is off to a fast start (7-0) under second-year Buckeye coach Thad Matta. Anything less than a berth in the NCAA Tournament would have to be considered a disappointment. Matta has enough experienced players around, as only two members of the roster are freshmen. By now, this group should know how to win, and be able to improve on past successes.
# posted by Steve Seepersaud : 9:03 AM
