April 1, 200719 yr Both similar, with excellent guard play and post players. Too me, the key will be second chance rebounds, while also defending the screens and perimeter shooting. The team, with more second chance rebounds, often gets the other in foul trouble. I look for Florida, to break down the OSU defense early, then kick out for the perimeter shot....If they are hitting, Florida will win by 7-9 pts and if they aren't, OSU will have a chance late. Overall, two best teams playing and how many times, have the Football and Basketball teams, been the same match-up.... Florida - 76 OSU - 69
April 1, 200719 yr Author how many times have the Football and Basketball teams, been the same match-up.... I was wondering the same exact thing.
April 1, 200719 yr Author IMO though this game is won or lost with Oden. If Florida gets Oden in foul trouble and can get him out of the game, Florida wins. In the first match up Florida got Oden out of the game early which allowed them to take a 15 point lead quick and cruise from there. I believe this Ohio St team is much better now though from the first match up. If Oden stays out of foul trouble, Florida will have a game on their hands.
April 1, 200719 yr ^Exactly, without Oden OSU is weak down low which makes them have to double and if Florida was hitting like they did last game then they should win easily.
April 1, 200719 yr I look for Florida to win. IMO Billy Donovan is the better coach. Florida is a veteran team that has been in this game before.
April 1, 200719 yr I think Florida will win, although I had Ohio St going all the way on my bracket. The 1 matchup that will be a nightmare for Ohio St is Corey Brewer. He is so long and athletic. If Oden gets in foul trouble it will really hurt Florida! Ohio St is a much better shooting team than UCLA though. I look for this to be a much better and more entertaining game!
April 1, 200719 yr ^Exactly, without Oden OSU is weak down low which makes them have to double and if Florida was hitting like they did last game then they should win easily. What? Without Oden OSU was hitting on all cylinders. They went on like a 15-2 run when Oden was on the bench. With OSU they are an uptempo style team but with Oden on the court it's more of a slow paced game.
April 2, 200719 yr Florida wins again and after the game Jim Nantz ask "Billy, you've just won your second straight title, what are you going to do now?" and Billy D will reply " Im going to Kentucky!!!!!!!!!"
April 2, 200719 yr I really hope the Gators don't make it back-to-back titles, but I just think their is no doubt they are the best team in the land. Oden will give them some trouble for awhile, but in the end Florida will be too much for the Buckeyes. Florida 77 Ohio State 71.
April 2, 200719 yr Florida 41 Ohio State 14 Hold on, this is not the Fiesta Bowl, is it? Florida in the round ball rematch by 10 + (It will be a little closer than the football championship.)
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