I agree 100%. And put Ivo back in the starting lineup. All five of these men have earned the right to start in their final game in the Convo.

This NEEDS to happen.  I understand taking each opponent seriously and playing to win until everything is buttonned up...But it isn't like D-Mac is a liability out there - He is a good smart player.

Cooper
McKinley
Baltic
Keely
Offutt

Every one of these guys has absolutely earned the right to start this game. This class (with due credit to those around them, before and after) has been nothing short of transformative and deserve a great crowd to take their last bow in Athens.

Residence halls don't open up until Sunday morning, but I hope some upperclass students make their way back Saturday afternoon for this one... Would be awesome if some would open up their couches to underclassmen interested too.

And I also agree with all of you. We 100% should start all five seniors in this game.

They have done so much for Ohio basketball and deserve to be recognized.

Even if you sub out at the first stoppage, it'd still be quite a gesture and the fans and players would love it.

This is what I said about Providence in 2010. Lived to regret that one. You will (in all likelyhood/hopefully) never get another chance to see these 5 on that floor. I don't know where you are, but find a carpool, split gas, try the Ride Board, take the Go Bus and hope the driver doesn't hit the president's car or go on a tirade on local TV, but get there any way you can.

The 110 will be there.

Yup, STO and ESPN3

I would refuse the start. But that's me.

YOU DON'T KNOW ME

I never said anyone should agree with me or even suggested Mr. McKinley do the same. I suspect this is all hypothetical anyway, as my money would be on a normal starting lineup.

seriously?

I usually am not one to offer opinions in situations like this as I do not know your situation but if that is the reason then you really do not WANT to go. ....there are some things in life that can be overcome with a little thinking outside the box

Reasons to start all 5 seniors this weekend:

1) It's Senior Day
2) They're the winningest class in Ohio history
3) Miami sucks
4) We are already locked into our MAC tourney seed
5) Miami sucks
6) You can make subs at the under 16 timeout if you really want to
7) They've been a huge part in transforming our basketball program over the last 4 years
8) They deserve to be recognized together as a group
9) It's Senior Day
10) Miami sucks

Reasons NOT to start all 5 seniors this weekend:

1) JSF would refuse it.


This is literally a no-brainer and I'll be disappointed if they AREN'T recognized by all getting to start together in their last ever game on Richland. Duke and Coach K start every senior on senior day and they have a lot more riding on those games than we do in this one. If they are willing to honor their seniors under those circumstances then we have no excuse not to as well.

Get it done JC.

Edit: It's also worth noting that a lineup of Cooper/McKinley/Offutt/Baltic/Keely doesn't even require a single player playing "out of position". Coop at the PG, DMac at the 2, Offutt at the 3, Ivo at PF and Big Reg at C. I'd go so far as to say not only would I START that group, but if we have a comfy lead in the 2nd half I'd let that group of 5 get some serious run together to END the game as well.

I actually think DMac can hold his own against Miami. He has been an integral part of the team for four years by being a consistent, reliable practice player. Playing him more than usual is an admirable way to publicly recognize his contribution to the program over the past four years. Giving him more minutes during his last game in the Convo does not patronize him at all.