The last one on your list is a great question. We dominated with the press in the game and against Robert Morris. And tonight, we were in the press going into a timeout in the second half. When the timeout was over, we came out of it, practically giving back the momentum to BG. 

1. You're probably right. Certainly as of late, not a top 50 team. The Bobcats have played like a top 25 team at times, but lately, it's not even been a top 100 or maybe 150 level. I still think the potential is there to get back to where they were.

2. From what I've seen, Smith is capable of making a few moves in the post. I wish he would actually take a few chances to score. Goard I think will be able to in the future. I wouldn't put Johnson in the same category, although he is more of an energy guy and less of a scorer.

3. Offutt has seemed upset lately that he's not getting calls when he drives to the hoop. He was getting those earlier in the year and that made him a lot more effective. But no, I don't think he's a capable 25-point scorer.

As for the other points, I don't think Ivo is regressing. He's played pretty well offensively as of late. As has been mentioned in other threads, he's got a ways to go in other areas.
Reggie has had trouble catching passes a lot in the past and it really showed up against BG.
DJ certainly did not have a good game. More turnovers than assists. Don't think we'll win many games when that happens.
I think it was mentioned, Belton probably had a reason why he wasn't there and probably didn't have to do with him not wanting to be there.
I think the pressing was only effective at times. It worked to get us back in the game when the Bobcats had to be good at it. At other points, Ohio gave up quite a few layups. I think it's something Groce wants to implement more, and it's possible to do because the bench is deep, but you still have to pick your spots.

*I have noticed as well that Walter has not got many calls taking the ball to the hole.  I like that he's being more assertive and hope that he continues.  He's solid and I think he has some upside potential that could be very helpful down the stretch as we're needing this type of slashing, take it the rim, type player to balance the three point shooting.

*Baltic no doubt still one of our best players and an asset, but I don't feel he's been as consistently good as he was last year.  One thing that has really slipped in his game (and I haven't checked the stats to see if it's statistically supported) is his FT shooting. 

*I'm sure there is some medical reason I'm not taking into consideration for why Belton goes to some away games and doesn't go to others.  Just have never seen that before?

*I keep waiting for Johnson to break out and score a bit more.  Still much improved from last year and just waiting on him to take that final step of being able to knock down a few buckets.  But right now, him shooting a layup is shaky and I just feel he's probably way better than that and probably was a pretty proficient scorer in high school.  I'm certain Goard is in the same boat.  They both can score, but neither has the developed the confidence.  Got to give Groce credit for still working them in the rotation and giving them opportunities to develop as they won't get it sitting.  I'm sure it will come at some point in their careers, but right now both are just athletes on the floor who I personally wouldn't guard if the opposition until they proved they so.

*I also wonder why Ethan hasn't been given this opportunity?  Chances are Johnson/Goard are showing potential in practice, thus earning gametime opportunities.  On the other hand, Ethan has been provided 0% chance to work into the flow of a game during his 1 1/4 years at OHIO.