menu
Logo
99+
Bobcat Attack Menu
Logo
99+
Ohio Basketball Topic
Topic: Official Game 1 Thread: Southern
Page: 1 of 2
Ted Thompson
Administrator
Member Since: 11/11/2004
Location: MAC Play
Post Count: 7,945
mail
Ted Thompson
mail
Posted: 11/7/2016 9:24 AM
settings_applications edit_note

Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we'll have a separate travel thread.

Date: November 12th, 2016 2:00 PM

Opponent: Southern  (0-0)

Site: Convocation Center

TV: None

Radio: Ohio Radio or on TuneIn Radio

Webcast: ESPN3.com

Southern statistics and roster

Recovering Journalist
General User
RJ
Member Since: 8/17/2010
Location: Cleveland, OH
Post Count: 1,864
person
mail
Recovering Journalist
mail
Posted: 11/7/2016 10:54 AM
settings_applications edit_note
At the risk of sounding like Jeff McKinney, this game could be tougher than we like to think. Southern made the Tournament last year (albeit the First Four) and returns a lot of talent. I expect a win and hope to see a dominant performance, but you never know early in the year against a decent team.
OU_Country
General User
Member Since: 12/6/2005
Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County
Post Count: 8,401
mail
OU_Country
mail
Posted: 11/7/2016 2:03 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Recovering Journalist wrote:expand_more
At the risk of sounding like Jeff McKinney, this game could be tougher than we like to think. Southern made the Tournament last year (albeit the First Four) and returns a lot of talent. I expect a win and hope to see a dominant performance, but you never know early in the year against a decent team.

Someone needs to give a preview of Southern from the Blue Ribbon Yearbook. I can do so later. I don't know much about them yet, but I did see that they play GeorgiaTech a few days before we do, giving us something to talk about next Wed/Thurs.
Victory
General User
V
Member Since: 3/11/2012
Post Count: 2,519
person
mail
Victory
mail
Posted: 11/7/2016 10:20 PM
settings_applications edit_note
It appears that Ohio, Southern, Sam Houston St., Tennessee Tech, & Georgia Tech all play a round robin against each other in early season games.
UpSan Bobcat
General User
Member Since: 8/30/2005
Location: Upper Sandusky, OH
Post Count: 3,817
mail
UpSan Bobcat
mail
Posted: 11/9/2016 10:17 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Victory wrote:expand_more
It appears that Ohio, Southern, Sam Houston St., Tennessee Tech, & Georgia Tech all play a round robin against each other in early season games.
Right, it's part of the "tournament" that allows teams to schedule extra games.
OUVan
General User
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Bethesda, MD
Post Count: 5,580
mail
OUVan
mail
Posted: 11/10/2016 2:21 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Recovering Journalist wrote:expand_more
At the risk of sounding like Jeff McKinney, this game could be tougher than we like to think. Southern made the Tournament last year (albeit the First Four) and returns a lot of talent. I expect a win and hope to see a dominant performance, but you never know early in the year against a decent team.
They went on the road and beat Mississippi State and Wyoming last year. They weren't a great defensive team though which bodes well for us. No reason to believe this will be an easy game.
OU_Country
General User
Member Since: 12/6/2005
Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County
Post Count: 8,401
mail
OU_Country
mail
Posted: 11/10/2016 3:52 PM
settings_applications edit_note
OUVan wrote:expand_more
At the risk of sounding like Jeff McKinney, this game could be tougher than we like to think. Southern made the Tournament last year (albeit the First Four) and returns a lot of talent. I expect a win and hope to see a dominant performance, but you never know early in the year against a decent team.
They went on the road and beat Mississippi State and Wyoming last year. They weren't a great defensive team though which bodes well for us. No reason to believe this will be an easy game.

They also lost two of their top-3 scorers according to some things I've read.
Monroe Slavin
General User
MS
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Location: Oxnard, CA
Post Count: 9,121
person
mail
Monroe Slavin
mail
Posted: 11/10/2016 4:37 PM
settings_applications edit_note
So, this is a trap game?


@smileyface..ornot
Mark Lembright '85
General User
ML85
Member Since: 8/22/2010
Location: Highland Heights, OH
Post Count: 2,460
person
mail
Mark Lembright '85
mail
Posted: 11/10/2016 9:27 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Monroe Slavin wrote:expand_more
So, this is a trap game?


@smileyface..ornot
TOUCHÉ!!
Steve
General User
S
Member Since: 12/1/2005
Post Count: 713
person
mail
Steve
mail
Posted: 11/11/2016 2:41 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Will Saul be able to give Simmons a little bit more of a blow this season? Who else can play some effective minutes at the point?
bornacatfan
General User
Member Since: 8/3/2006
Post Count: 5,752
mail
bornacatfan
mail
Posted: 11/11/2016 9:46 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Dartis has greatly improved his handles over the summer. Gollon is out for the year but there should be time a personnel to get J Simm a blow. I remember our AAU coach starting every game telling the starters to "put em away early so everyone gets a run" We saw that the first game with walk ons off the bench with over 5 minutes left. I know guys who would still be nervous down to the 2 minute mark. Good to see Saul trusts his team to a different degree
bobcatsquared
General User
B
Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 5,846
person
mail
bobcatsquared
mail
Posted: 11/11/2016 11:10 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Harley was the first backup at point guard for Simmons in last Saturday's scrimmage. Dartis also saw minutes at pt. guard in the game.
oldkatz
General User
O
Member Since: 12/22/2004
Post Count: 1,461
person
mail
oldkatz
mail
Posted: 11/11/2016 4:32 PM
settings_applications edit_note
bobcatsquared wrote:expand_more
Harley was the first backup at point guard for Simmons in last Saturday's scrimmage. Dartis also saw minutes at pt. guard in the game.
Re was a point guard before he hit the growth spurt.
bornacatfan
General User
Member Since: 8/3/2006
Post Count: 5,752
mail
bornacatfan
mail
Posted: 11/11/2016 11:59 PM
settings_applications edit_note
In plus one , gonna try Jackie Os pegame. Should be a good day in the Convo...good way to celebrate the annivesary with the wife
Jeff McKinney
Moderator
JM
Member Since: 11/12/2004
Post Count: 6,163
person
mail
Jeff McKinney
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 2:19 AM
settings_applications edit_note
At the risk of sounding like me, this could be a challenging game. Blue Ribbon picks them second in the SWAC, while Sporting News says third. Seems their backcourt is particularly strong, with the coach's son being their best guard.
Fake Jeff McKinney
General User
FJM
Member Since: 11/29/2013
Post Count: 61
person
mail
Fake Jeff McKinney
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 8:28 AM
settings_applications edit_note
Also, we had a hard frost overnight, and there will be abundant sunshine from a very low angle in the sky.

Be sure to clear your windshield before hitting the road today and have a good pair of sunglasses, I strongly recommend polarized lenses, for the drive. Especially all of us driving west after the game.
Ted Thompson
Administrator
Member Since: 11/11/2004
Location: MAC Play
Post Count: 7,945
mail
Ted Thompson
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 9:41 AM
settings_applications edit_note

Radio open:

 

ytownbobcat
General User
Y
Member Since: 8/7/2006
Post Count: 1,253
person
mail
ytownbobcat
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 1:15 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Fake Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more
Also, we had a hard frost overnight, and there will be abundant sunshine from a very low angle in the sky.

Be sure to clear your windshield before hitting the road today and have a good pair of sunglasses, I strongly recommend polarized lenses, for the drive. Especially all of us driving west after the game.
Many cars built after 1930 have window visors.
Monroe Slavin
General User
MS
Member Since: 12/21/2004
Location: Oxnard, CA
Post Count: 9,121
person
mail
Monroe Slavin
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 2:57 PM
settings_applications edit_note
FIRST HALF


The Good:

Who's that skinny guy in Tony Campbell's uniform?

Culver and Carter are nice. Culver might have a solid career at OHIO, based on the first half..

Unselfish on offense.



The Not-So-Good:

Southern getting too many rebounds on their offensive end.

Would be nice to see a more evident commitment to defense such as we put down on their second last possession of the half. DEFENSE
Bobcat1998
General User
B1998
Member Since: 11/7/2012
Post Count: 2,765
person
mail
Bobcat1998
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 3:22 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Also good...

1. When Tone and Jaaron had foul trouble we didn't lose a beat..in fact..were just as good if not better. Culver is going to electrify our crowds. Carter is so fundamental. Laster looks more physical and DT filled in admirably for Tone. I love our depth. Jordan looks more comfortable at point. And Block has given us nothing offensively. I feel like we don't need Tone and Jaaron to lead us every night. I think we have so much more depth.
Steve
General User
S
Member Since: 12/1/2005
Post Count: 713
person
mail
Steve
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 3:23 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Anyone else lose the video feed? Started at halftime. Can't get out game or anything else.
.
OU O yeah
General User
OOY
Member Since: 12/23/2007
Location: Hilliard, OH
Post Count: 17
person
mail
OU O yeah
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 3:25 PM
settings_applications edit_note
I'm having the same problem. I can't get any of the feeds to work now since the 2nd half started.
FearLeon
General User
Member Since: 3/13/2005
Post Count: 5,135
mail
FearLeon
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 3:28 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Unreal. Same here and I was so impressed by the production...just damn.
Ohio Pilot
General User
OP
Member Since: 9/5/2010
Post Count: 499
person
mail
Ohio Pilot
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 3:35 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Doesn't seem to be Ohio's fault. All of ESPN3 is down right now. Twitter is going crazy
FearLeon
General User
Member Since: 3/13/2005
Post Count: 5,135
mail
FearLeon
mail
Posted: 11/12/2016 3:56 PM
settings_applications edit_note
Tone and Simmons in early foul trouble and we showed poise and depth. Call me crazy, but I'm kind of glad to see how we react with those guys on the bench early in a game so soon into the season. Totally different team from a year ago. And I can't get over Campbell's physique....dude needs to get a ton of credit for putting in the work. #SaulBall #Year3
Last Edited: 11/12/2016 5:05:02 PM by FearLeon
Showing Messages: 1 - 25 of 50
reply
vertical_align_top
vertical_align_center
vertical_align_bottom
add_comment
chevron_forward
MAC News Links



extra small (< 576px)
small (>= 576px)
medium (>= 768px)
large (>= 992px)
x-large (>= 1200px)
xx-large (>= 1400px)