Coach Thad Matta - Page 9 - ScarletBuckeye

OSUBasketballJunkie · 02-06-2012, 08:11 PM

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Matta on hypotheticals: "I always say if a frog had wings he wouldn't bump his ass all the time."

OSUBasketballJunkie · 02-08-2012, 11:13 AM

PHATBUCK13 · 02-08-2012, 11:37 AM

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Hey!^

Jordan Sibert is still on the team!

OSUBasketballJunkie · 02-08-2012, 07:30 PM

Dispatch

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Michael Arace commentary: This victory was a testament to Matta’s coaching

There was a time, not too long ago, when Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta was accused of having no acumen for half-court offense and a strange disdain for man-to-man defense. The arguments seemed compelling at the time because, well, Matta’s set offense was a three-point shot and his defense was — gasp — a zone.

It is time to give a little credit where it is due.

Matta coaches to his talent, and that is just about the best thing one can say about a coach. Last night was another in a series of new testaments.

Purdue was the last team to beat Ohio State in Value City Arena, two years ago. The Boilermakers were poised to win again and break the Buckeyes’ 38-game home win streak.

Center Jared Sullinger and point guard Aaron Craft were on the bench for a large swath of the second half because of foul trouble. The Boilermakers looked unguardable in the first half, and they had the whiff of an upset in their nostrils.

This one had all the markings of a bruising defeat for the Buckeyes. It turned into a statement victory.

Matta had to prod his team’s toughness, and ply its depth, to pull the lads through it. William Buford scored 20 of his 29 points in the second half, and Shannon Scott, Sam Thompson and Evan Ravenel played key roles down the stretch as the Buckeyes held on for an 87-84 victory.

This is a much different Ohio State team than we have seen in recent years — and Matta has them playing differently, not to mention incredibly well.

When Jon Diebler, Jeremie Simmons, David Lighty and a younger Buford were in the lineup, Matta was criticized by some (ahem) for his lack of imagination. He took the guff and let his shooters fire away. It worked.

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PHATBUCK13 · 02-09-2012, 11:12 PM

Thad Matta radio interview with Bruce "The Douche" Hooley

hollis · 02-10-2012, 09:49 AM

Coach Matta will be on the "Scott Van Pelt Show" on ESPN radio. Show starts at 1, not sure when the interview starts.

Anyone listen to SVP? I think he and Ryen Russillo are easily the most likeable guys on ESPN... Both come-off like guys I would hang out with. Their "Dos Lobos," and "Pulse of the Nation" sketches are pretty LOL.

PHATBUCK13 · 02-21-2012, 11:06 PM

OSUBasketballJunkie · 02-23-2012, 07:32 PM

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Matta Post Illinois............Following their 83-67 win over Illinois, Ohio State Coach Thad Matta discussed his team's improved shooting, the theory behind his change in rotation as well as his team passing up good shots for great shots.

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-01-2012, 12:38 PM

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Audio: Thad Matta...........Ohio State head coach Thad Matta speaks to the media after the Buckeyes' win over Northwestern.

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-04-2012, 08:08 PM

Interview after Michigan State game......

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