Thoughts on the Buckeyes, European Playoff Updates, Plus Two Marinchick Videos

(Jeremie Simmons aka Automatic Offense)

Congrats to the Big Ten Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. It was another fantastic season orchestrated by head coach Thad Matta. Just want to give thanks to departing Seniors Jeremie Simmons, PJ Hill, Kyle Madsen & Mark Titus. The first three came as transfers & will leave as team first Champion Buckeyes. Madsen simply kept working at it and ended up in a relatively significant backup role in his season year. The minutes for Hill & Simmons went the opposite direction in the latter part of their careers, but they too were able to contribute when given the chance. Simmons especially shined in his last collegiate game with three 3-pointers vs Tennessee.

It will be fun to follow those two should they elect to pursue a pro career. PJ is a pest on defense, and was starting to show consistent flashes of capability on O his last year (just could not get on the floor enough to show more). And Simmons' offensive skillset should definitely land him somewhere. Both of these guys bring intersting skills to the table with good D1 experience.

Shout out to the Ironmen #23, William Buckets, Diebs, & ET..it goes without saying how hard David goes, William just oozes so much talent it is scary..we look forward to seeing him in an Ohio State uniform next season, as well as Jon & Dallas. And what else is left to say about #21? The best player in college basketball who deserves/deserved a shot at the final four..we just witnessed a season that will go down as one of the all time greats. Right now he is "Game tight" in every sense of the phrase..fantastic career.

-Old video from 2008 featuring various football & basketball players for sentimental reasons. Some these guys are already gone, and others won't be on campus next year too. Good luck to Thad Gibson in the NFL! The time at Ohio State flys by!

Quick European Playoff Updates

-Nymburk fell to Bilbao Basket by a score of 57-49 in game one of the Eurocup Final 8 Playoffs on March 23rd. Ron Lewis led everyone with 17 points, but the home squad could not overcome Bilbao's fourth quarter blitzkrieg. Game two is the away matchup on March 31st. Nymburk would have to comfortably win to advance.

-While Nymburk & Bilbao are currently engaged in a two game format in the Eurocup, Olympiacos & Scoonie Penn are battling Polish Champs Asseco Prokom in a best of 5 series in the Euroleague final eight playoffs. Olympiacos has already taken two games in the series. Scoonie had 5 points & 4 assists in game one, but only put up one shot in game two (4 rebounds, 1 dime). Game three is on March. 30th.

-Two random Matt Marinchick (who is now back in the States) videos, Gameday & Dunk machine :)