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Matta says he's not thinking about Kentucky

Ohio State coach likes where Buckeyes headed

By Marla Ridenour

Beacon Journal sportswriter

SAN ANTONIO - Ohio State coach Thad Matta has worked at three schools in his seven years as a head coach, but his wanderlust apparently has been quenched.

Matta said Friday that he wouldn't talk to the University of Kentucky if the Wildcats called seeking a replacement for Tubby Smith, who took the Minnesota job Thursday...

Ron Lewis' Shot In Round 2

He has ice water in his veins

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Photo courtesy: Neal C Lauron, Columbus Dispatch
Oden picks up foul No. 5 by shoving Gage out of bounds. "I just look at that foul as, they’re going to call bull crap fouls," Oden said. "I might as well get one that’s hard."

Was it a hard foul? Yes. Was it a flagrant foul? NO!

Now let's take a look one where no call was made AT ALL!


The Enquirer / Ernest Coleman
Xavier's Brandon Cole tries to tie up Ohio State's Greg Oden.

Not only is he draped all over him, holding him, but he's pushing him. This took place the entire game! It was the only way they could stop Oden. It's been the only way teams could stop him all season!

Here's the pic I like the best, though!


Associated Press/James Crisp
Ohio State guard Ron Lewis hits a 3-pointer over Xavier's Drew Lavender and Justin Cage to tie the game and force overtime.

GAME OVER!!!