OPEN THREAD: Ohio State vs Florida - NCAA National Championship Game

by Fantasy Junkie on Apr 2, 2007 4:31 PM PDT in Previews

Game Time: 6:20p

This one should be a lot of fun. You have some of the top talents coming out for the 2007 draft in this game. These are guys the Warriors could potentially draft. For Ohio State you have Greg Oden, the potential #1 pick. He teams up with Mike Conley Jr, a potential top 15 pick. On the other side, for Florida, you have Joakim Noah, last year's surprise player, Al Horford, Taurean Green, and Corey Brewer, all with top 15 potential. There's a lot of talent playing tonight, and I'm sure a lot of NBA scouts will be watching. The big games are where the real players come out to play.

Aside from that, Florida is looking to make history by being one of only a few teams to be able to repeat as champions in college hoops. On the other hand, Greg Oden looks to duplicate what Carmelo Anthony did at Syracuse and lead a team to a national championship as a freshman. Who's going to win?

Vegas Odds: Florida by 4.5

GSoM Predictions:

Ohio State wins by 3
The #1 pick in the 2007 draft owns Joakim Noah
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Oden State by 5

The real question- will Noah blow kisses to the Ohio State cheerleaders? Actually will one of the Ohio State cheerleaders slap him if he does?

I gotta give the guy credit. I'm not a big fan of his game, but he does play extremely hard and he can be pretty entertaining. Future NBA bust!

by Atma Brother ONE on Apr 2, 2007 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

I'm not a big Fan of NCCAB/FB

but I'm beginning to watch NCAA games, mostly the Bracketology

by chili01 on Apr 2, 2007 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

Florida

because that's the only team I've picked correctly for my bracket. The thing's been in shambles since the regionals.

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 2, 2007 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

Florida whipped UCLA again

On Sat. so go Ohio State.

Florida probably has a better team, while Ohio St. has the better individual players with higher draft stock.

But that doesn't matter much if Greg Oden gets hit with 2 quick fouls and misses a whole 1st half like last time.

by back2back51s on Apr 2, 2007 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

Oden is a good player and you see flashes of

brilliance.... but how is he going to do against a stacked Florida frontline?? I think Florida is too talented for Ohio St.

Florida's only weakness is that their Taurean Green, their point, is very unreliable in the clutch. Every other starter is solid and even Chris Richard off the bench is solid as well.

I'm rooting for Florida on this one. Not only because their team is more talented, but because Florida (the state)is an AWESOME vacation spot.

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 2, 2007 4:57 PM PDT reply actions

besides

how can you root against the school that brought Gatorade into the market!!! Only the most refreshing, delicious, and dominant sports beverage in the industry today.

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 2, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions

What a bunch of haters!!!

Bitter are we about our picks losing in the gsom fantasy tourney?? To be clear, I not only picked Florida before the tournament even started this year... but also LAST YEAR... that's right, 2 years straight, it didn't take a genius to see they are the the best NCAA team in the last decade.

Oh and as for the odds/calling out players as future busts? HELLa BIAS lol. I dunno how or where it came from. FLORIDA is TALENT. And they don't look like they're 40!

HORFORD/NOAH/BREWER will all be great NBA stars.

If War brings Peace, Dubz' wit it then!

by gsdubz on Apr 2, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions

erppz

Ohio State's gonna spankem.

Playoffs in '07, baby!

by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions

hate em' both

but Florida will without a doubt, win this mathc. Their frontline will keep Oden in check and their backcourt will be too much for the rest of the Buckeyes. Plus, Florida destroyed the Buckeyes in the regular season.

by adonalfoyle23 on Apr 2, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

florida wins

after the game Oden announces he will stay in college for another try next year

by azw on Apr 2, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

halftime

florida up 40-29

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 2, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions

Thad Mata needs to stop

playing Oden so conservatively. When he doesnt come out off the picks those Florida players are getting open looks 24/7!!!! and the refs need to let the big men rumble.... this is such a lame championship game so far.

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 2, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions

Please Dubs trade up to draft Brewer...

unfortunately after this 11pt 1 blk 2 stl first half his stock must be soaring. He'd be such a good fit.

by awesomer @ Golden State Of Mind on Apr 2, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions

brewer

man he's looking good right now. super athletic, long arms, good defender, and some nice moves.

by Fantasy Junkie on Apr 2, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions

noah's got 3

3 fouls, can osu make a run

by Fantasy Junkie on Apr 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

oden

man he plays like he doesn't even care.

by Fantasy Junkie on Apr 2, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions

UCLA

was an overrated team to begin with. They had so-so shooters and no inside presense. Florida rightfully dominated them imo. Ohio state is going down just like UCLA did. OSU should have run a San Antonio type offese running every play through Oden instead of jacking up missed 3's. OSU just didn't play enough D and didn't hustle enough to win this game.

That's it, i definitely think the Warriors should draft that guy...Oden? i think that's his name.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league. Purgatory is thy home.

by kenntoe on Apr 2, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

i'm so happy...

FLORIDA WON!

by mrsrichardson on Apr 2, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

NCAA is boring

well, atleast NCAA basketball is. This is why I follow the Warriors and the NBA, the talent is there in the NBA... so many college players were missing open jumpshots and what not. I think the frontline of Florida are gonna make solid pros though.

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 2, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

THE GATOR MOVEMENT

FORGET YI I WANT A GATOR ON THE DUBZ!

ok ok I WANT YI TOO, BUT YI AND HORFORD WILL GO TOO HIGH IN THE DRAFt... LETS STEAL BREWER OR MY FAVORITe...NOAH!!!

If War brings Peace, Dubz' wit it then!

by gsdubz on Apr 2, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

If you...

shaved noah's head, you think he looks like Golem from Lord of the Rings? It looks like he filed his teeth to points, damn baby eater.

by david240z on Apr 2, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

is it just me

am i the only one that thinks florida is one of the most obnoxious teams in existence? From the way Joakim Noah celebrates every single thing he does even though hes not even that great (ie: has no shot whatsoever), to the way corey brewer seems like hes softspoken but kept waving his hands in ohio states players' faces during timeouts.

by llamalimbo1 on Apr 2, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

noah

sucks at shooting

by djchuckdeez on Apr 2, 2007 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

dam

Al Horford would be great as a Warrior but his probably a top 10 pick.

by Warrior fan 23 on Apr 2, 2007 10:56 PM PDT reply actions

most

Noah = most overrated player in college basketball history.

by jtoj @ Golden State Of Mind on Apr 2, 2007 11:00 PM PDT reply actions

Al Horford

is certainly going to be the better NBA player

Noah I am not so sure about anymore

by Zig on Apr 3, 2007 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Predictions

Man 1 out of 3 on predictions. Not good. The only prediction I got right was Oden having a better game than Noah. But overall, Oden's team got whooped.

by Fantasy Junkie on Apr 3, 2007 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

Brewer

I liked Brewer's defensive abilities. He was giving Ohio's guards problems as well. Plus he showed some good ball handling skills for a 6'9" player. To me, he's a taller Josh Howard. The W's could definitely use Brewer. Noah is role player in the NBA at best.

by yuletak on Apr 3, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions

warriors

need to draft BREWER if we are out of the top 10. Get rid of Pietrus and Barnes, Brewer is much cheaper, smarter, and just as talented as Pietrus. He already is less of a bonehead. Josh Howard 2.0

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league. Purgatory is thy home.

by kenntoe on Apr 3, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions