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Ohio State 68, Illinois 63 (OT) POSTGAME
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<blockquote data-quote="bleedsorangenblue" data-source="post: 1184983" data-attributes="member: 10413"><p>Just back from the game. Great atmosphere and kudos to the guys for bringing it back in to position to have a chance to win. Ohio State is just a plain better basketball team. Their defense created fits for us and had a lot to do with our struggling offense. The game was lost in rebounding and free throws. The latter just drives me crazy since those are free points just left on the floor. Make even half of the missed free throws and this is a different game.</p><p></p><p>For what ever reason, this team really is not playing as a unit 100% of the time. Whether it is lack of leadership or other issues, I really am at a loss. Of course Groce has a role in this but I really think it is on the floor. The last play of regulation is a perfect example. The guys just looked lost and seemed to be expecting a time out despite Groce urging them on to play. Being this far in to the season, running a cohesive offense should just not be an issue. </p><p></p><p>It is what it is. There seems to be some progress but it is probably not going to be enough to make much of a difference this year. I plan to stick with this team and coach through this season and hope that another year and some healthy experienced players can make a world of difference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bleedsorangenblue, post: 1184983, member: 10413"] Just back from the game. Great atmosphere and kudos to the guys for bringing it back in to position to have a chance to win. Ohio State is just a plain better basketball team. Their defense created fits for us and had a lot to do with our struggling offense. The game was lost in rebounding and free throws. The latter just drives me crazy since those are free points just left on the floor. Make even half of the missed free throws and this is a different game. For what ever reason, this team really is not playing as a unit 100% of the time. Whether it is lack of leadership or other issues, I really am at a loss. Of course Groce has a role in this but I really think it is on the floor. The last play of regulation is a perfect example. The guys just looked lost and seemed to be expecting a time out despite Groce urging them on to play. Being this far in to the season, running a cohesive offense should just not be an issue. It is what it is. There seems to be some progress but it is probably not going to be enough to make much of a difference this year. I plan to stick with this team and coach through this season and hope that another year and some healthy experienced players can make a world of difference. [/QUOTE]
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