Monday, April 02, 2007
2ND HALF: OSU 40 FLORIDA 29
By John Chandler
Greg Oden's first foul comes at the 9:19 mark of the first half, a reach on Chris Richard. No debating it, that's for sure. But thanks to the stripes for not getting all whistle-happy on Oden. In fact, so far Oden's presence on defense is obvious with a quick scan of the box: Florida's frontcourt of Noah, Richard, and Horford have a combined 3 points in 12:01 of first half play.
Now, if only there was a way to stop Corey Brewer (6 points).
Conley Gets The Point
With Florida squeaking out in front, 21-15, Mike Conley was quick to check in from the bench. There's a debate raging throughout the Georgia Dome media room as to who's the better player for the Buckeyes: Conley or Oden. Tough to guage, since they're totally different players. But I'll say this, Ohio State can hold it's own without Oden in the lineup, while struggling to find the right pace with Conley on the bench.
Feed Me
The did-you-see-that moment of the first half: Ron Lewis fed a breaking Matt Terwilliger to cut Florida's lead to 23-19. Who knew "Twig" could move like that? this kid's game is pretty gutty, considering his task is to hold up the post while Oden's out.
Three For Three
Ivan Harris hesitated on a three, Lee Humphery did not. Neither did Taurean Green, who's catch-and-shoot three from the wing is unguardable. His three with 3:41 to play in the half has blown the game open, 33-22. What was that about the Ginn kickoff? Hmm.
Fresh Brew
Corey Brewer is the player of the game so far with 9 points and tight defense. In fact, his block of Oden might've been more important than each of those points. Challenging the mighty Oden? That's making a statement.
So is a steal-and-dunk of Mike Conley for a 35-24 lead. Conley drove between the circles, eying Oden, who was pointing for an alley-oop. But Brewer stayed home for the swipe, and the smash.
My Bad
During a timeout at 2:06 of the half, Ohio State's cheerleaders were attempting one of those acrobatic hoists when one of the girls slipped and fell to the floor. The whole sequence was about as smooth as one of Ivan Harris' three point shots.
Halftime: Florida 40 Ohio State 29... looks like college basketball's best team is winning.
Greg Oden's first foul comes at the 9:19 mark of the first half, a reach on Chris Richard. No debating it, that's for sure. But thanks to the stripes for not getting all whistle-happy on Oden. In fact, so far Oden's presence on defense is obvious with a quick scan of the box: Florida's frontcourt of Noah, Richard, and Horford have a combined 3 points in 12:01 of first half play.
Now, if only there was a way to stop Corey Brewer (6 points).
Conley Gets The Point
With Florida squeaking out in front, 21-15, Mike Conley was quick to check in from the bench. There's a debate raging throughout the Georgia Dome media room as to who's the better player for the Buckeyes: Conley or Oden. Tough to guage, since they're totally different players. But I'll say this, Ohio State can hold it's own without Oden in the lineup, while struggling to find the right pace with Conley on the bench.
Feed Me
The did-you-see-that moment of the first half: Ron Lewis fed a breaking Matt Terwilliger to cut Florida's lead to 23-19. Who knew "Twig" could move like that? this kid's game is pretty gutty, considering his task is to hold up the post while Oden's out.
Three For Three
Ivan Harris hesitated on a three, Lee Humphery did not. Neither did Taurean Green, who's catch-and-shoot three from the wing is unguardable. His three with 3:41 to play in the half has blown the game open, 33-22. What was that about the Ginn kickoff? Hmm.
Fresh Brew
Corey Brewer is the player of the game so far with 9 points and tight defense. In fact, his block of Oden might've been more important than each of those points. Challenging the mighty Oden? That's making a statement.
So is a steal-and-dunk of Mike Conley for a 35-24 lead. Conley drove between the circles, eying Oden, who was pointing for an alley-oop. But Brewer stayed home for the swipe, and the smash.
My Bad
During a timeout at 2:06 of the half, Ohio State's cheerleaders were attempting one of those acrobatic hoists when one of the girls slipped and fell to the floor. The whole sequence was about as smooth as one of Ivan Harris' three point shots.
Halftime: Florida 40 Ohio State 29... looks like college basketball's best team is winning.
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