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obie7661
02-19-2007, 04:22 AM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The last time Ohio State was No. 1 in the AP men's basketball poll, John Havlicek, Jerry Lucas and a sub named Bob Knight were leading the Buckeyes to the NCAA championship game.

That was 45 years ago, but after Greg Oden and No. 2 Ohio State breezed to an 85-67 victory over Minnesota on Sunday, Hondo and the General might finally have some company...

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-BKC-T25-Ohio-St-Minnesota.html?ref=ncaabasketball
longtimefirsttime
02-19-2007, 04:38 AM
The Bucks were already #1 in the ESPN/USA Today poll earlier this season. I thought they also had been #1 in the AP, but apparently not.
DAWGH8R
02-19-2007, 06:26 AM
Florida has been #1 for weeks, When Oh ST had injuries early this and lost a couple, they fell in the rankings. Ohio State currently has 3 losses.
longtimefirsttime
02-19-2007, 07:17 AM
http://massillonproud.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2037&highlight=FLORIDA
TigerNick
02-19-2007, 08:38 AM
[QUOTE=obie7661;38700]MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The last time Ohio State was No. 1 in the AP men's basketball poll, John Havlicek, Jerry Lucas and a sub named Bob Knight were leading the Buckeyes to the NCAA championship game.

That was 45 years ago, but after Greg Oden and No. 2 Ohio State breezed to an 85-67 victory over Minnesota on Sunday, Hondo and the General might finally have some company...

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-BKC-T25-Ohio-St-Minnesota.html?ref=ncaabasketball[/QU

Ohio State was ranked number one earlier this year. At that time they lost to North Carolina. Then they climbed all the way back to number 2 before losing to Florida.
CarlE
02-19-2007, 09:03 AM
The beauty of college basketball is that it doesn't matter where you are ranked during the season. There is actually a tournament to TRULY determine the National Champion.
DAWGH8R
02-19-2007, 09:15 AM
AMEN !!!!!!! :iagree:
MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp
02-19-2007, 10:07 AM
CarlE,

Since 1996, only three teams that have been #1 have gone wire-to-wire and won the NCAA basketball championship (1996 Kentucky, 2000 Michigan State, and 2004 Connecticut).
longtimefirsttime
02-19-2007, 05:35 PM
The beauty of college basketball is that it doesn't matter where you are ranked during the season. There is actually a tournament to TRULY determine the National Champion.

Yes. I'm a football guy but absolutely love March madness.
obie7661
02-19-2007, 05:39 PM
Wisconsin is new No. 1 team

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/basketball/la-sp-bkcrep20feb20,1,2614819.story?track=crosspromo&coll=la-headlines-sports-coll_baske&ctrack=1&cset=true
longtimefirsttime
02-19-2007, 05:47 PM
Once again the polls are split. The issue will become clearer Sunday in Columbus.
obie7661
02-19-2007, 05:49 PM
Very, Very Clear.
DAWGH8R
02-19-2007, 10:29 PM
Yes. I'm a football guy but absolutely love March madness.


You oughtta go to Vegas for March Madnes ! If you love it here, you'll be in heaven there !!
longtimefirsttime
02-19-2007, 11:40 PM
I've never been to Vegas. One day.
DAWGH8R
02-19-2007, 11:43 PM
When you do, chances are I'll be a resident. But that's part of a BIG announcement for later this year !! :wink:
longtimefirsttime
02-19-2007, 11:46 PM
You replacing Wayne Newton? From hearing him at the NBA All Star game, it's probably a good idea.
DAWGH8R
02-19-2007, 11:47 PM
Was he lip sinking, or was the audio/video feed not in sync ??? He is now a mockery of his former self. Used to be a good show in Vegas.
DAWGH8R
02-19-2007, 11:48 PM
You replacing Wayne Newton? From hearing him at the NBA All Star game, it's probably a good idea.

But boy was Christina HOT !!!:obiefanfire:
austinsm11
02-25-2007, 06:13 PM
Big win for the Buckeyes today.
DAWGH8R
02-25-2007, 07:54 PM
Too close for comfort !!!
npaflas
02-25-2007, 07:54 PM
Buckeyes won the big ten and if they beat Michigan they will finish no.1 in the polls
DAWGH8R
02-25-2007, 08:03 PM
Michigan should not pose a huge threat to the Buckeyes quest. OH ST should be a big favorite to win that game !:TIG2:
austinsm11
02-25-2007, 08:22 PM
Let's just hope there isn't a big letdown after beating Wisconsin.
DAWGH8R
02-25-2007, 09:27 PM
Had it been an easier game, ........maybe, However, a tough win like this should keepthem focused !!:smile:
longtimefirsttime
02-25-2007, 10:51 PM
A nailbiter but a great ending.
http://espn-ak.starwave.com/photo/2007/0225/ncb_u_bigten_412.jpg
(Photo, ESPN)

I hope they will be adding some more hardware very soon!
austinsm11
03-03-2007, 06:12 PM
Very ugly win today.
Al.
03-03-2007, 06:39 PM
Very ugly win today.

But, anytime you BEAT Michigan it is a GOOD thing. :thumbsup:
BUCKEYE1
03-03-2007, 06:41 PM
But, anytime you BEAT Michigan it is a GOOD thing. :thumbsup:AMEN!!!!!:usflag:
austinsm11
03-03-2007, 07:26 PM
I think Wisconsin may be a better team in the Big Ten. I guess we will see. I have a feeling Michigan St. could be scary.

In the NCAA, I think it is really going to be wide open. I wonder if Kansas will have a run.
longtimefirsttime
03-03-2007, 07:43 PM
But, anytime you BEAT Michigan it is a GOOD thing. :thumbsup:

:iagree: