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Buzzmaster

  (7:00 PM)

Helloooooooo! Are you ready for the final college basketball game of the season? Only Ohio State and Florida are left standing and one will be crowned champion. Join us at 9 ET to chat throughout the game!

Buzzmaster

  (8:59 PM)

Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the NCAA Tournament Championship Game chat!

CG (Waco)

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam (Lima Ohio)

In football everyone passed the big game off like OSU had already won, and the Gators pulled the upset, now its the other way around, and I think the bucks can get the win.

G8RSTYLE (Viera, FL)

Go Gators!

Pat from Columbus

It's revenge! Finally, a couple of months of absolute torment over what was supposed to be the greatest OSU football team of all time will be over in a couple of hours. Gator hunting!

Alex Regan Bristol,TN

So how bad do you think Florida is going to beat Ohio State,I say it is going to be a BLOW OUT!!!!!(Florida winning obviously)

Christian (High Point, NC)

There's too much confusion here ... I can't get no relief! Enough blogging/writing, let's play some basketball!

Robert (Huntsville, Al)

Reason #56 why having a 65 inch tv rules: I can run split screen and have two 35 inch tvs. This way I can watch 24 and the game at the same time. I will also be chatting... It's good to be the king...

Andy (Louisiana)

Hey Buzz, what does Ohio State have to do to win this ball game?

Buzzmaster

  (9:09 PM)

Score more points than their esteemed opposition, I would imagine!

ryan (melrose,ma)

Hey,Buzz! How are you today,are you ready?

Buzzmaster

  (9:02 PM)

Very much so. I'm excited; today is one of the best sports days of the year.

Big stan (columbus ohio)

buckeyes are a diffrent team since the first game

Al (San Fracisco)

Gators RULE the School

Robert (Raleigh NC)

You should have started 25 min late Buzz like the game will.

Greg (Columbus, OH)

Florida has more to lose. The pressure is on them. We have pressure to upset them, but they have pressure to repeat, as well as to silence us because they beat us in both big sports.We've got this. Conley's got it. Oden's got it. Humphrey will choke, Noah will get ahead of himself, and Horford will be taken care of.

Jess Wundrin (Chicago, IL)

I'm definitely rooting for the Bucks, but if Mike Conley Jr. takes the opening tip, races downcourt untouched and scores an easy layup, it's deja vu all over again and I'm switching the channel to WWE RAW!

Christian (High Point, NC)

I made this prediction in the Morning Buzz: Oden goes nuts, 30 points, 17 rebounds, 4 blocks. Stickin' with it.

Buzzmaster

  (9:12 PM)

Fair enough, although that would rank up there as an All-Time Great performance. You're awful bold, Christian.

CG (Waco)

Whatever Ohio State does they better NOT start the game on a 7-0 run.

Fred (South Carolina)

Whoever hits the three early, wins.

the king (cleveland, ohio)

just 4 blocks?

James West (Atlanta GA)

I'm a bulldog fan, but gotta give it up to the gators and the SEC baby, go gators!!!

Christian (High Point, NC)

National Championship game isn't for people afraid to step up. That's why Georgetown's Green is watching this game on TV.

Derek Lee (The Citadel)

Who's winning?

Buzzmaster

  (9:13 PM)

We all are, Derek. We all are.

Buzzmaster

  (9:06 PM)

Seriously, the game starts at about 9:25-ish.

Adam (VA BEACH)

Oden wont be a factor just like the earlier game. He will stay in foul trouble all night and the big men for Florida will clean up the boards

bob (a town)

oden's fouling out tonight

SouthKnoxvillian (Shaw AFB)

Is it wrong for a Vol fan to pull for the Gators?

Brian (Silver Spring, MD)

If Florida wins this one it could decimate their program. 3 Jrs, and a Senior would go into next years draft. Why would any of the three come back after back to back championships. Florida wouldn't be heard of again for another decade.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I'm glad Klosterman said (er, wrote) it: rooting for your conference--unless you're a mid-major--is wrong. I've said it before: if Michigan was playing an alien race for the fate of the world, I'd be rooting for my new alien overlords.

Buzzmaster

  (9:08 PM)

Definitely check out Chuck's blog on Page 2, if you want a great perspective on the Final Four/Championship experience.

Jason Hudson (Hattiesburg, MS)

Why in the world do both football and basketbal championships have to feature the same teams? Does anyone have the answer?

Steve (New York)

Brian your insane. With Billy Donovan great facilityies and a great incoming class Florida will be around for a while

Chris (Cincinnati)

In a surprising upset, OSU and UF get stuck at the hotel, meanwhile, University of Cincinnati shows up to play K-State in a Bob Huggins rematch.................JUST KIDDING, OSU WINS in a squeaker!!!

Shawn (O-H-I-O)

Oden will show everyone tonight why he was the #1 recruit in the nation and why he was voted the Defensive POY. GO BUCKS!!

Travis (the burg)

Florida is gona win but its going to be close. i say blow out at half time, but a comeback for ohio st.

david (Tybee Island, Ga)

I do not think I can live with he fact that UF is National Champs in Football and Basketball......

Naylan Gonzalez Bryan Ohio

Gators are to good to lose having the same line up in last years Champ. team OSU won't be able to keep up with them !Gators All The Way Baby!!

eric (uw-stout)

both of florida's big men will have oden on lock down, i expect a sound showing from ohio states preimeter game, but florida will prevail 76-65

Sam (Orlando)

do you think the hype that florida is getting will have a negative effect on them like the buckeyes and the national champoionship game in football against the gators

JonK (Atlanta)

UF won the gymnastics championships last week also. They beat UGA

Justin (Augusta, Ga.)

Who cares about college basketball. The Masters starts in only three days! All joking aside, I hope Ohio State wins because Joakim Noah is too passionate. He's not fun to watch when he gets psyched over a free throw make in the first two minutes

Al (San Francisco)

Buzz for MVP of the Game,spending all this time chating you are truly awesome

Buzzmaster

  (9:22 PM)

Al from San Francisco with a lesson in How To Be Posted.

jason (charlotte)

how many of florida's starters will go on to have SUCCESSFUL nba careers?

Dom (Dumont, NJ)

I think Florida will repeat tonight! They have experience to do it!

Brian (Silver Spring, MD)

Steve, Also it was really just a yearning for the old days when there were teams that had seniors who incidently made much better contributions to the NBA. It seems like the last senior to star on a championship team was Juan Dixon.

eric (wisconsin)

why not, thats what the game is all about, they're not playing for anything except for the love of the game. florida will topple ohio state in similar fashion to the ncaa football game

Eric (Florida)

Oden is a freshmen and will crack under the pressure of the big game.

Sam (Orlando)

i think the inexperience of the buckeyes coupled with the experience of being in the big game for the gators tips it in their favor

Chris (Gainesville, FL)

Woo Hoo! I can't wait. I think OSU will put up a much bigger fight this time around though. The gators have to play their best if they want to win. No more of those stupid turnover mistakes

Damon (Flagstaff)

I'd love to see Oden put up a game like that, but I don't think he's there yet...not against this team. Florida by 5.

Shawn ((O-H-I-O))

I dont think it is possible to "Lock down" Oden.

Christian (High Point, NC)

I don't think Oden feels pressure. I'm sort of concerned he doesn't feel anything.

Buzzmaster

  (9:18 PM)

And we're about to get started!

Buzzmaster

  (9:26 PM)

Buckeyes to be introduced first.

Kyle (Indiana)

Buzz what is more likely: Oden showing great emotion and playing a great game or Noah being flat throughout the game?

Buzzmaster

  (9:20 PM)

Now Florida is up.

Sam (Lynchburg)

I think Conley pulls OSU through this game like the last couple, and OSU wins in a close game in the last few minutes.

Brooks (Nebraska)

Oden showing great emotion and playing great is more likely

Justin (Augusta, Ga.)

Conley has been amazing at times. He is the quickest player on the court tonight. I hope he can step up in this intense environment.

Matt (Nashville)

I think if Florida wins Donavan will stay, if not hes a wildcat!

Buzzmaster

  (9:22 PM)

Alright, let's go with quick predictions. I'm going to throw this out there...72-66, Florida. OSU keeps it close but never can close the gap.

Tom (MIZZOU)

Both teams roads to the final really isn't anything spectacular until they hit the final four.

Jon (Rochester, NY)

Yah but Noah is always emotional so i think that could happen as well.

Buzzmaster

  (9:31 PM)

And here's the tipoff!

Buzzmaster

  (9:24 PM)

Bad shot by Horford., Three-point response by OSU no good.

Buzzmaster

  (9:24 PM)

Noah's basket is wiped out by the foul.

Buzzmaster

  (9:25 PM)

Quick two by OSU, and Brewer responds with a trey.

Big G (Baton Rouge, LA.)

The refs got to let them play!!

alec (hoover)

What a start

Ben (sydney, australia)

gators 74-58, brewer mvp

Kyle (Indiana)

81-77 OSU... Lewis' 3 with 6 seconds to go seals the game

Buzzmaster

  (9:25 PM)

Good ball movement by OSU. Three goes in.

Buzzmaster

  (9:26 PM)

Oden showing impressive athleticism with that rebound, but hooks a shot no-good.

Rusty (Kentucky)

85-77 OSU

Buzzmaster

  (9:27 PM)

Oden strips Noah in their first clash, but the Gators respond with a steal and layup.

Mat (Buffalo)

I dont think Oden will crack under pressure. He's a pretty focused individual. Very mature for a freshmen minus his foul trouble.

Buzzmaster

  (9:35 PM)

Both teams seem to be working the perimeter early.

Buzzmaster

  (9:27 PM)

Except for Mike Conley, who slashes through Florida's defense for the easy two.

Big G (Baton Rouge, LA.)

Good opening, lots of energy by everybody. Its going to be a great game.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Boneheaded Pass Count knotted up at 1

Jonathan (Greenville, SC)

Oden was a freshman the first time they played now he's more like a senior w/ the game he plays

Gary (Huntsville, Al.)

87 -83 Florida

schaub (boston)

88-83 gators

Buzzmaster

  (9:36 PM)

Bad sequence by Horford; a miss and then outmuscled by Oden.

Shaun (Virginia Beach, Va)

Not a good sign...Horford and Noah are tired!

Buzzmaster

  (9:29 PM)

And our first real foul of the game, against Humphrey of Florida.

Shaun (New Jersey)

80-75 FLORIDA

Buzzmaster

  (9:38 PM)

First break in the game, 9-7 OSU. Very exciting and well-paced first five minutes.

Braz Kennedy (Naval Academy)

90-86 Ohio

Ken (CO)

OSU 77 FL 74 Mike Conley will seal it at the free throw line

Andrew (Chicago, IL)

The outcome of the game will not impact Billy Boy's decision

ACSlater70 (FT. Riley, KS)

GO BUCKS! Its good to see the boys playing with a lot of emotion and some sense of urgency thus far. Something the team has been missing from the get-go in a lot of games this season.

Connor (Michigan)

82-79 Florida

Kryptik (Jersey City, NJ)

77-71 OSU

Tyler ((Arizona))

i say that OSU pulls away in the final 5 minutes with a 63-60 win over florida

Quincaino ((dirty south))

THis will be like watching the McDonalds All americn game with something at stake

Adam (St. Louis)

Looking forward to a great game

Kyle (Indiana)

90-86 Braz? Are you expecting Oden to play NO defense?

joe (Durham, NC)

88-86 Florida

Seth (Tampa)

Gators by 10 in the end.70-60

ryan (melrose,ma)

Didn't OSU score first in the BCS game?

Buzzmaster

  (9:33 PM)

Ball knocked away from Oden by Brewer.

Robert (Huntsville, Al)

120 - 80! Oh wait, you wanted a score and not my blood pressure? oh...

Buzzmaster

  (9:41 PM)

And Brewer REJECTS Greg Oden! Not a good sequence for the big man, but he gets the rebound for a chance at redemption.

Josh (Lincoln, NE)

Doesn't matter what kind of defense Oden plays on the bench in foul trouble

Brooks (Nebraska)

OSU takes it by a close one

Buzzmaster

  (9:34 PM)

And he does, with a sweet assist. 11-9 OSU.

Buzzmaster

  (9:35 PM)

Noah draws the foul off of Hunter, but the shot goes wide. He'll go to the line.

ACSlater70 (FT. Riley, KS)

This has to be a record - 6 mins in and Oden with No fouls!

Adam (St. Louis)

This is a bad year for someone whose SEC team is UGA and whose Big Ten team is Michigan.....

Buzzmaster

  (9:43 PM)

And he makes both. 11-all.

Buzzmaster

  (9:36 PM)

A a pretty nitpicky foul from Noah on Oden, but then a shove from Hunter of Florida.

Toby (Richmond,Va)

Way too many ticky tac fouls

Jack (NY)

this basketball is much better than any played on saturday night some of the hardest basketball to watch the other night

Buzzmaster

  (9:44 PM)

And Brewer goes down real hard. He seems to be in a lot of pain.

Buzzmaster

  (9:37 PM)

Seems like he just kind of bounced off of Oden while running behind him. Very strange. Brewer's to the bench.

Buzzmaster

  (9:38 PM)

Oden walks and takes away a basket from himself.

Jon (Bradley, WV)

Is it just me, or does anyone else wish the refs would let them play?

Shaun (Virginia Beach, Va)

Got the wind knocked out of him

Kaan (New Jersey)

How many boards does Oden get tonight?

T.I. ((FL))

Oden taking a early walk home

Ken (CO)

Bot a good sign if Brewer's gonna sit for too long

Buzzmaster

  (9:38 PM)

Green is fouled by Conley behind the line.

daniel (sc)

oden's a wall

Ken (CO)

Oden will get 13 rebs

Buzzmaster

  (9:39 PM)

Green makes all three FTs. 14-11 Florida.

frank (los angeles)

florida has gone throgh everyone they played against, what makes you think they wont roll by ohio?

Garrett (NC)

Worst foul call of the night. Conley did not effect the shot at all.

Jonathan (Dedham, MA)

The refs are letting them play, but if they weren't making these calls the same people would say, "Why aren't they calling that"

Robert (Huntsville, Al)

I didn't know they called traveling anymore? I think that is the first time I've seen it in 15 years...

Buzzmaster

  (9:40 PM)

TERRIBLE passing from OSU.

JON (ATLANTA< GA)

OSU will never see the lead again.

Buzzmaster

  (9:40 PM)

17-11 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (9:41 PM)

Quick comeback from Lighty, 17-13 Florida.

Garrett (NC)

Matta will put Conley back in before the half is over. Ohio State can't survive without him.

ACSlater70 (FT. Riley, KS)

If you foul on a lay-up, you don't let the guy make the layup

Christian (High Point, NC)

Ohio State takes the lead in Boneheaded Passes, and gets the first Dumb Foul.

Otis (AL)

I like the agressiveness of the Gators.

Norm (Go Michigan)

if it weren't for the big runs, Florida would be even in games like this

Nick (Omaha, NE)

I think refs should call it fairly tight early to set the tone and then let them play in the second half.

daniel (sc)

brewer must not be in too much pain

Buzzmaster

  (9:50 PM)

He may have just gotten the wind knocked out of him.

JON (ATLANTA< GA)

Noah is out of breath way to early in this game. Whats the deal?

Kige (BGKY)

Would somebody tell Ohio State to stop taking Silly 3's

rabiddawgs (columbus)

nice hustle by oden

Gary (Huntsville, Al)

Wow I can't believe such touchy calls. Who fouls out first Noah, Horford, or Oden?

Buzzmaster

  (9:45 PM)

Stat update:Greg Oden: 2 points, 3 rebounds, No foulsMike Conley: 4 points, 1 rebound, two foulsJoakim Noah: 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 foulTaurean Green: 5 points, 2 rebounds, no fouls

Buzzmaster

  (9:53 PM)

Oden plain old GRABS a shot from Brewer.

Buzzmaster

  (9:53 PM)

But Brewer makes a three on the comeback.

Buzzmaster

  (9:46 PM)

20-13 Florida.

tim (pensacola, fl)

nice play by oden

CG (Waco)

Monster block by Oden. That was nice

Daniel (Texas)

What a block..no foul..

Buzzmaster

  (9:46 PM)

Monster dunk by Oden, 20-15 Florida.

JB Chicago

Brewer is the best player on the floor right now.

Joe ((NJ))

When Brewer's on, he's unstoppable

Buzzmaster

  (9:46 PM)

Oden picks up his first foul.

JON (ATLANTA< GA)

Oden cant win this game alone.

Tom (Peoria)

How could he see that foul. He was just guessing

Jon (Bradley, WV)

And that's why people are calling him a franchise center... if only he'd do that for whole games at a time

Jason (Columbus, OH)

1st foul, how long till number 2?

Jamaal (Chitown)

Pretty late for Odens first

Buzzmaster

  (9:47 PM)

Richard makes 1 of 2, 21-15 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (9:48 PM)

Gators are applying full court pressure.

CentaurXV (Maryland)

Won't be the last one either.........once he gets first foul.........more follow......quickly

Garrett (NC)

That's a clean strip and where was the act of shooting there?

Buzzmaster

  (9:48 PM)

Travel by Richard, very close to a foul on Oden.

Toby (Richmond,Va)

Why does richard keep trying to take on oden???

Tom (MIZZOU)

He guessed right... Oden blatantly swatted down at the ball... Needs to keep his hands straight up

Robert (Huntsville, Al)

Whoa! Two traveling calls in the same game?!?! These refs are being harsh...

Norm (Go MiCHIgan)

This game will widen more and more as it goes, 10 at the half and around 15 at the finish

Buzzmaster

  (9:49 PM)

Lots of ball movement from OSU, but nothing to show for it, as Oden comes back in for Terwilliger.

Matt (Space Coast)

Heres the key....can UF take advantage when Oden is out? They lose ALOT when he goes out..

Ted (Houston,Tx)

If Oden starts getting into foul trouble itsover for ohio St.

JON (ATLANTA< GA)

he is trying to get oden in foul trouble

OSU JG (California)

This is an interesting game, Oden has to step it up and help the gaurds or else Ohio State Loses

Chris (Gainesville, FL)

I'm a gator fan all the way, but Oden is a beast of a player. I actually would like to see him back in just for the entertainment value

Boston, Ma

With the fisrt pick of the 2007 NBA draft the Boston Celtics select Greg Oden from the University of Ohio State

Jon (Ohio)

Just because a guy swats at the ball doesn't make it a foul....he has to contact something other than the ball, right?

Gary (Huntsville, Al)

Now is where we'll find out how this game is going to go. Lets see what happens with Oden on the bench

Brandon S (Atl, GA)

Ohio St MUST start hitting those open 3s to have any chance.

Brian (Westerville)

Bucks are just spotting them some points in a cleverly crafted mind game...they only play good if they are down at least 10

George (Ft Lauderdale)

OSU always plays better with Oden out anyway

TripleC (Sayre, PA)

bucks gotta start hittin beyond the arc

Robert (Huntsville, Al)

I bet Ohio State makes a run now that Oden is on the bench...

Chris (Gainesville, FL)

not much of a showing from Noah tonight so far

tim (ft carson, co)

good game so far

tracy (texas)

the next 3 minutes are key for momentum

D (Buckeye State)

OSU needs to stop playing safe and needs to get points

SG ((IU))

Ouch...1/7 on 3s

Buzzmaster

  (10:01 PM)

Lewis drives past Noah for two. 23-17 Florida.

Karan (NYC)

I think Florida is playing great defense. Ohio State usually starts the offense going early.

Buzzmaster

  (9:54 PM)

And a DUNK by TERWILLIGER. Great pass by Conley, 23-19 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (9:54 PM)

Horford misses a dunk and goes down hard. Oden ready to come back in.

Russ (Dyersville)

Horford could've gotten hurt on that foul!

Ryan (Tulsa)

quality hoops being played, this whole tournament has had great basketball games

Ted (Houston,Tx)

Now that .I think about it for some reason Ohio State is etter without Oden. For exampleXavier versus Ohio State

Joe (NJ)

Way to miss the dunk.

Buzzmaster

  (9:56 PM)

Harris knocks down the 3! 24-22 Florida!

Joe (NJ)

Have any other NBA players broken their dominant hand and gotten better as a result? I cant remember exactly who, but Ive heard of it with someone else...

Buzzmaster

  (10:04 PM)

But Humphrey responds with a 3! 27-22 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (9:56 PM)

Richard called for a foul on Oden. Seems very ticky-tacky.

Nick (Omaha, NE)

What a joke of a foul!

Andrew (Memphis)

I still agree with Bill Simmons that Oden isn't playing full speed yet. I'm calling him out to explode for the final eight minutes of the second half.

Alex (Dallas)

What a response

JON (ATLANTA< GA)

Humphrey is a 3 point machine

Buzzmaster

  (9:57 PM)

Oden with another block, but recoveredby Florida, and a RED HOT Brewer with another 3! 30-22 Florida!

John (Nashille)

Brewer has to be up for MOP

Tom (MIZZOU)

Brewer is the best Gator. Period.

Buzzmaster

  (9:58 PM)

Green hits a 3! 33-22 Florida, and the Gators are pulling away!

Brandon S (Atl, GA)

Oden is playing full spped, but Matta is not going through him for the offense. Big mistake.

Lance (Vegas, former Gville)

Seems to me that Corey Brewer's working his way into a top 7+ pick

Matt (Orlando)

The 3's arent working for OSU, they need to get away from that.

Bradley Davis (Melbourne)

Green is a machine. Notice the rhyme, mate?

Freak (Miami)

if OSU's D can tighten up, this would be a great game.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Matta needs to call timeout

Buzzmaster

  (10:06 PM)

And he does. We're on a break.

Norm (Go MiCHIgan)

Told you, 10 by half and 15 by the end of it, only that close becuase of the slop play

CentaurXV (Frederick, Maryland)

Wow....hot shooting Florida gators!!!

Barry (Dayton, OH)

When you are shooting from outside like that, nobody's beating you.

Fred (South Carolina)

The nuts are cracking

John (Nashille)

Buzz, we are all watching the game...

Buzzmaster

  (9:59 PM)

Actually, a number of people aren't. Just providing some updates for those stuck TV-less.

Alex (Dallas)

Florida has a lot more experienced players across the floor. OSU may have great top talent, but in the TEAM game gators are way better

Joe (NJ)

Brewer should definately be within the top 10 in the draft.

rabiddawgs (columbus oh)

i guess oden is going to have to play center guard and foward

Louie (Needham, MA)

OSU needs to guard the 3.

David (Perry,Ohio)

Ohio State Needs someone to get hot.....Flordia is very streaky and will hit a cold spot soon

Jon (Ohio)

Lack of experience is showing on OSU now....they all look nervous

Ken (CO)

I'm @ work with no access to a TV so this helps a lot

Joe (NJ)

Im hoping Dan Werner gets some minutes, just to see him play. He killed my high school team last year.

Tom (MIZZOU)

I agree with Alex. I've been telling people all weekend that Florida plays great TEAM ball... Donovan is responsible for that.

Alex (Dallas)

If oden gets drawn to the perimeter its over. Pass in to noah or horford and they have no1 to guard.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Matta's goal should be damage control for the remainder of the half. Eat the clock, drive for the basket for high percentage shots.

Henry (Geneva, OH)

OSU 2 for 10 and Florida 5 for 7 from 3 pt range...and that is where the game is being won and lost

Buzzmaster

  (10:02 PM)

Oden puts in a big dunk with 1 second left on the shot clock off a missed 3. 33-24 Florida.

Browning (portland, tn)

Corey is the best slasher and defender in the country... he makes the gators go....

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 PM)

Pickpocket by Brewer, and he throws down a JAM. 35-24 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:03 PM)

Turnovers are killing OSU. 12 points off turnovers for Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:11 PM)

Oden drives to the basket but gets fouled by Noah before he gets a shot off.

Jason (Columbus, OH)

Noah doesn't look like he can handle oden at all tonight

Gary (Huntsville, Al)

That's what they need to do every time down the floor go after noah or horford

Bradley Davis (Melbourne)

Corey Brewer is a tall lean defending machine!

Brandon S (Atl, GA)

Oden's foul count is good. You have to go through him and hit your open threes when they collapse. If they don't collapse Oden gets a quality shot.

Art (Spain ( from FL ) )

brewer unreal

Freak (Miami)

First time I've seen Oden really take over a game for his team at least offensively. He can't play all 5 positions though, and OSU's paying for it on D.

Henry (Geneva, OH)

Conley is having a rough time handling the ball pressue. Too many easy baskets for Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:13 PM)

Oden is playing very, very well; they can't seem to score against him or stop him when he decides to drive to the basket. OSU is losing because they're completely helpless anywhere but inside the paint.

Ryan (Tulsa)

the gap is all about OSU missing those threes, have to hit those to come back

Justin (St. Pete)

Not a single field goal for Noah yet, something to worry about?

David (Perry, Ohio)

Corey Brewer is defitently not a better slasher then mike Conley.

Blam (PA)

Brewer's too lanky...he'd get pushed ALL over the place in the pros

Buzzmaster

  (10:14 PM)

Oden's hook is good. 35-26 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 PM)

Horford responds with a jumper. 37-26 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:07 PM)

And Oden goes to the line.

CG (Waco)

Looks like Oden gonna have to pull a Kobe for the Bucks to have a prayer in this one.

Joe (NJ)

But who would you rather have take that last second shot, Brewer or Conley?

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 PM)

First FTs of the game for OSU? Wow. Anyhow, Oden knocks down one.

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 PM)

Green hits ANOTHER three. 40-27 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:16 PM)

And Oden responds with a dunk, fed by Butler. 40-29 Florida.

marc (toledo,oh)

seeeee ya you cant stop greg oden.. give it to him everytime

Brian (Westerville)

Florida is NOTHING but 3s...that will not last all night...mark my words

Buzzmaster

  (10:09 PM)

Last chance shots are no good, 40-29 Florida at the half.

Joe (NJ)

Down 11. Looks like Florida might have the football and basketball championship.

Stephen (Arkansas)

you can't stop Oden...you can only hope to contain him

Lance (Vegas, former Gville)

I'm beyond happy with 40-29 at the half, especially seeing how much of a second half team they have been all season.

Ben (florida)

Florida will and can hit threes like that all night

Matt (Chicago)

Ohio State plays defense like a NBA tank job team, this could get real ugly

Buzzmaster

  (10:10 PM)

We're taking a break for halftime. Be back when the second half starts!

Buzzmaster

  (10:32 PM)

And the teams are coming back on the court.

Justin ((Columbus))

Florida has been all threes the whole evening. Reminiscent of Tennessee a couple weeks back?

Josh (Panama City, Panama)

Oden needs to play with wreckless abandon in the second half or there's no hope for the Bucks.

Clayton (Iowa)

Ohio State needs to go inside to Oden everytime until Florida can stop him. Get Noah in foul trouble and OSU needs to hit the open three. They are not going to win if they don't get to the free throw line. 2 free throws in first half. They are not being aggressive enough.

Frankie G (Fairfield NJ)

Yea Brewer is too leanky right just like Prince on the Pistons long arm great defender. Winner of the NBA title. Titles are won with players like Brewer. Brewer is better offensively then Prince ever was. Ahh maybe its just a coincidence.

Nate (Rockford, IL)

you guys are counting your chickens before they hatch...remember when ohio state was down 20-something to what was considered a very good tennesee team?coach matta will have the three defended much better in the second half.

Johnny (Florence, SC)

Ohio State has picked their poison. Florida is killing them on the outside perimeter shot.

Garotade Dave (Gainesville, Florida)

My friend, knowing how good Florida team is finishing up games, they will come up with a roar and willing to put a end to this!

Brandon (Indiana)

Does anyone think that Florida's team could play against of the worser NBA teams?

Joe (NJ)

If Boston felt like tanking, yep.

Jay (Chicago)

Brewer smokes Conley...he's way taller than him

Justin (St. Petersburg)

If this was supposed to be the game where Oden proves the haters wrong, he needs to step it up a notch

Kevin (Kansas City)

The Gators' big men will get into futher foul trouble, allowing the Buckeyes guards to extend their pressure without having to worry about an inside presence. Then, Oden will take over against the overwhelmed wave of the Gators' reserve big men.

Buckeye Joe (Columbus Ohio)

Thank you Jay that was a wonderful comment. I didn't know he was taller but now you pointed that out I'm glad I realized.

Matthew (Oxford, OH)

How has Florida been all 3's? They've attempted 4 less than OSU. They've been more selective and attempted more open shots. OSU is the team jacking the ball up.

Tom (MIZZOU)

Top 3 NBA Draft picks SHOULD be: Durant, Oden, Brewer

Brandon (Andderson,SC)

Florida could stay in atlanta and beat the Hawks!

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 PM)

And we're off!

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 PM)

Oden scores early. 40-31 Florida.

Joe (NJ)

Oden cant win this game on his own. If Ohio State gets back into this, its gonna involve some turnovers and Conley getting hot.

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 PM)

Noah responds, 42-31

Stan (Shady Hills)

Noah is demonstrating tonight why he will be a terrible NBA player. Every team in the league has at least 2 guys that will be able to back him down and dunk on him with no resistance. Great decision to stay in college, its the only place that he is worth anything.

Buzzmaster

  (10:39 PM)

Lewis gets the pass off a steal and dunks over Brewer, who declines to foul. 42-35 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:32 PM)

Noah fouls Harris hard on the transition. That's his 3rd. Harris will go to the line.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Florida with the big move to tie OSU in the Boneheaded Passes count!

Joe (NJ)

Bad decision by Noah, trying to show off with the block.

Lance (Vegas, former Gville)

Why is Horford continuing to take those 15+ footers when he ias the strength to play Oden inside?!?

Buzzmaster

  (10:33 PM)

42-36 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:41 PM)

But Richard knocks it down on the other end, 44-36 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:34 PM)

Quick and confusing sequence, but Brewer draws the foul off of Butler.

Buzzmaster

  (10:34 PM)

Richard picks up his 3rd foul and a turnover.

Matt (Chicago)

Oden needs to learn to run the court

Kevin (Kansas City)

The Gators aren't taking advantage of their height edge. They are throwing up 3's every time down. This style of play favors Ohio State.

Henry (Geneva, OH)

uh oh those 3's aren't falling now for Florida...Tennessee game flashback

ben (sac, ca)

seems that ohio is a second half team this season

Tom (Peoria)

Someone for OSU has to hit a three

Buzzmaster

  (10:43 PM)

Horford knocks one down, 46-36 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 PM)

Oden responds with a chin-up dunk, 46-38.

Rameses (Battery Park)

TOO STRONG BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom (Peoria)

Horford is looking like an NBA 4 hitting those 15 footers

John (Nashille)

Oden is dominating...

Buzzmaster

  (10:37 PM)

49-40 Florida and a timeout.

Chris (Dallas)

As an outsider watching this game I think it high comedy with all of these people on the chat talking about how dominating Oden is with his dunks and blocks, etc...THEY ARE LOSING BY DOUBLE DIGITS. Pull your heads out...when it's a 1 point game, then maybe his domination will matter...

Lex (LA)

When Oden is in, FEED HIM! When he sits, drive and kick and look to get hot from 3. It's like he has no game plan cause he's never had Oden available for a whole game without foul trouble.

bj (ohio)

is there any sport that is more affected by the officials?

WestCoJoe (San Francisco)

I think Oden should stay one more year; he needs to polish his offensive skills to compete in the NBA

TxGator93 (Austin)

this is inconceivable...

Jake (St. Cloud, Florida)

Any NBA team could use his defensive skills immediately

LT (St. Pete, Fl.)

Oden is not allowing his teammates get into the flow. Lewis is where? Repeat.

T.I. (FL)

Yea, Oden is doing what a 7-footer should!!! D-O-M-I-N-A-T-E... little people

Dee (NYC)

they say when Oden puts the ball on the floor he doesnt pass out- soucting report - so double him then Billy D

Brother Grymm (Roanoke, VA)

Chris (Dallas), he is still dominating his section of court. 17 points, 8 boards, and only 1 PF. Matta can't ask for anything more out of him. It isn't his fault the rest of his team might as well be a group of high school kids.

Matt (Fort Walton Beach)

There will be no excuses for the Buckeyes since the refs have not kept Oden out of the game

Buzzmaster

  (10:44 PM)

Horford grabs Oden and fouls him.

christian (colorado springs, colorado)

bj i totally agree with what you are saying. after basketball, the only sport IMO that even comes CLOSE in officiating is professional football.

TxGator93 (Austin)

this could be Oden's coming out party...in a loss?

Dee (NYC)

also if Florida goes cold at the perimeter - they are toast - they cant seem to get inside

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 PM)

Conley drives, and is fouled.

Lance (Vegas, former Gville)

wow, i guess the refs are deciding to give OSU the full dwyane wade treatment right now

Joe (NJ)

Baseball anyone? Every pitch is a judgement

John (Nashille)

3 on Noah, 3 on Horford. This could great for Oden late. Not that he is slacking now.

Matt (Chicago)

not to mention Oden's d off the screens leading to a few 3s and 15 ftr's by horford

Robert (Huntsville, Al)

Matt, you severely underestimate the excuses Ohio State fans can come up with....

chase (phoenix)

horford cant guard oden

Stephen (Arkansas)

Joakim Noah is like a modern-day Christian Laettner- college domination doesn't lead to NBA success

Buzzmaster

  (10:46 PM)

FTs good, 49-42 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:46 PM)

Speights 10-footer good over Oden.

Buzzmaster

  (10:47 PM)

Lewis drives, and i's 51-44 Florida.

E (cleveland)

Ohio State is going to take it to the end, they just need to keep the game close and keep Oden out of foul trouble

Paul C (BOSTON)

Florida's guards have to step it up

Brandon R (Bossier City, LA)

Has anyone notice that will Brewer playing a lot of defense he still manage to stay out of foul trouble

Dee (NYC)

and Noah Draft stock is falling for sure been on the bench forever

crazycheef (The SEC)

Florida is too strong. Oden can't do it all himself.

Jake (St. Cloud, Florida)

It takes so much energy to make a big comeback

Deron (Minneapolis)

Just give the ball to ODEN! They cant stop him!

Garorade Dave (Gainesville, Florida)

OOOOOh! Snap! That was a heck of a throwndown by Odom! Nobody can stop this guy, and then a block! This guy is a &quot;horse&quot; inside, nobody will be able to stop him in the NBA, he is like a young, stronger, bigger Dwight Howard! That was a clean block!

Brandon S (Atl, GA)

FL should be up by 15, but they have not played the size card since the first 10 minutes

Daniel (Austin)

Corey Brewer is by far the best Florida player on the team

Buzzmaster

  (10:56 PM)

Brewer's been a revelation.

Buzzmaster

  (10:49 PM)

Florida trying to wrap up Oden now, even when he doesn't have the ball.

Kris (Manila)

Joakim Noah being a modern day Christian Laettner is being very very generous... Joakim doesn't even put up the same numbers as Laettner when he was in college... What more in the NBA?

Stephen (Arkansas)

Noah's draft stock will take the same hit from the championship game as Troy Smith

Stu (Rochester, NY)

I'm just waiting for them to start calling fouls on oden

Deron (Minneapolis)

Keep on feeding the ball inside to Oden and get Noah and Horford into foul trouble.

Joe (NJ)

Its definately Brewer's headband though. Without it, hes just another guard

John (Nashille)

Noah and Horford are already in foul trouble...

Carl (Arizona)

brewer is long and quick that doesn't make you a great basketball player only a good one, he'll never start on a an nba team

ethan

this is just showing how dominent greg oden is in college...he has to make the jump!

Daniel (Austin)

Noah is overrated. He shouldn't even be a first round pick.

Chris (Chicago)

OSU needs to starting knocking some 3's down

Matt (Chicago)

Brewer can also shoot or did you miss the other Final four games, he's a better guard then the top 5 taking last year, I don't know what team you think he's going to but when Janerro Pargo and Telfair start im sure Brewer will be ok

Buzzmaster

  (10:53 PM)

Hunter somehow threads the needle. 53-46 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (11:01 PM)

Noah back in the game.

Buzzmaster

  (10:54 PM)

Humphrey makes a big 3, 56-46 Florida. OSU can't seem to close the gap.

Buzzmaster

  (10:56 PM)

Florida breaks free, and Horford jams it down off the Green assist! 58-46 Florida.

Deron (Minneapolis)

Humphrey always seems to knock down the big threes when Florida needs them.

Buzzmaster

  (10:56 PM)

Conley to the line, 58-47 Florida.

jeremiah (maryland)

Humphery is clutch!

Chris (NC)

he's a poor mans jj

Chris (Dallas)

This is some great basketball. Man I forgot how good it was when kids stayed in school...those were the good old days...those were the early 90s.

Buzzmaster

  (10:57 PM)

OSU just cannot knock down any threes, and Richard lays it up and draws the foul!

Buzzmaster

  (10:57 PM)

2nd foul on Oden.

walker (texas)

ODEN WITH A NOTHER FOUL!

Todd (Atlanta)

Can OSU even hit an outside shot? Geez

Jake (St. Cloud, FL)

If the Buckeyes hit their threes, they would be winning this game

Buzzmaster

  (11:06 PM)

And one. 61-47 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (10:58 PM)

61-49 off a Lighty layup.

Buzzmaster

  (10:59 PM)

Steal, and a missed alley-oop. Oden draws the foul and will go to the line.

Johal (Brusbane, Australia)

This game looks a little one sided at the moment

danny (kc)

osu needs more penetration like what they just got from lighty

Deron (Minneapolis)

OSU has to hit the 3s down the end if they want to stay close.

Buzzmaster

  (10:59 PM)

Makes one, and it's 61-50 Florida.

Mike (Atlanta)

How does a guy skid across the floor and not travel?

Gatorade Dave (Gainesville, FL)

With Brewer's size, athleticism, stamina, strength and hability he could get into any NBA team, specially soem teams nowadays that seriously lacking good perimeter shooters!

Matt (Chicago)

If the Buckeyes played with half the heart Florida, they may have a chance,

Joe (NJ)

If anyone hits their threes, it usually has a positive influence.

Phil (WI)

After this, how can Oden not go to the NBA? He's obviously the best player on the court and his teammates are playing like garbage.

Buzzmaster

  (11:01 PM)

Alright, now the game seems to be more withing reach. 61-52 Florida.

Myc (Columbus)

2 for 17 from beyond the arc. If they hit even a few of them then this game is totally different. Witht thatkind of perimeter shoothing Florida should be up alot more than nine.

DJ22 (Atlanta)

I cant believe Noah is playing so poorly, even if they do win the national title, his draft ranking decreases a bit here

Matt (Chicago)

Conley playing nice defense, he positions himself real well

Buzzmaster

  (11:02 PM)

Oden is a beat with the block, but Humprhey again left unguarded, and hits a 3! Conley comes back with a layup, and it's 64-54 Florida.

Norman (Go Michigan)

Humphrey is a BEAST at the line, the 3pt line

Christian (High Point, NC)

Poor Oden. Complete rejection, but he would've been better off letting it go.

Matthew (Oxford, OH)

Does anyone notice that Butler and Harris are 2-14 from the floor and 2-13 from 3 for 7 points and 4 fouls combined. I may have found OSU's problem :)

Buzzmaster

  (11:03 PM)

Steal and a breakaway jam by Lewis. 64-56 Florida.

Jay (Austin, TX)

I wonder if Humphrey can handle the ball. He looks like Steve Kerr.

Gregg Little Rock, AR

Best player on the court??? Have you been watching the same NCAA tourny I have???

JONK (ATLANTA, GA)

Humphrey is the best 3 point shooter in NCAA

gatorgal (Florida)

Noah is having a panic attack or something tonight. he is playing so poorly.

JONK (ATLANTA, GA)

Oden is getting frustrated. Where is his team?&gt;

Arsun fist (jacksonville, fl)

Humprehy is proving to be this games x-factor

CG (Waco)

Humphey is playing like Thunder Dan Majerle. He's hitting shots left and right

Norman (Go Michigan)

Here come the Oden fouls, not that it matters if he plays, Florida is letting him get his and scoring their own

Henry (Geneva, OH)

Had to get that rebound off the block that 3 was a huge dagger. Oden with 3 fouls now that is critical.

Dave (OH)

Yeah Gregg, BEST player on the court.

terence (philippines)

6:17 to go 8pt lead.. the next 3mins will tell who really wants it...

Jon (PA)

Horford is the prototypical NBA power forward, Brewer a SG and SF.... both lottery picks....

Tom Peters (Poughkeepsie, NY)

under 8 timeout is the best thing to happen to Florida right now. They need to stop OSU's momentum

Todd (Atlanta)

Noah hasn't played against a big man like Oden. Remember Oden was hurt the first time they played.

Heem (Lorain, OH)

Oden picked up that third foul because he wants a short breather

William (Athens, Ohio)

If OSU was hitting the same 3 point percentage as Florida, they would be up 10.

Buzzmaster

  (11:15 PM)

Oden with another block, but OSU seems incapable of picking up anything he rejects.

Fred (South Carolina)

Brilliant observation William (Athens, Ohio)

andrew (corvallis)

experiance is the difference

Matt (Chicago)

give oden credit or getting blocks in play

Pat (Boston)

if florida shoot a three game over

winslow (willis)

It's one thing to do what Brewer does at the collegiate level. It's something entirely different to do it when Tayshaun Prince is guarding you.

Jay (Austin, TX)

Oden has been given props for keeping his blocked shot in bounds, but he would be better off sending them to the seats at this point.

Jon (PA)

Oden looks disgusted at his teammates...he sets picks and they dont take advantage... he looks dead tired...

Matt (Fort Walton Beach)

All this &quot;if OSU was hitting there 3's&quot;, who cares, they arent, if Florida was hitting every shot they would be up by 50, who cares

Deron (Minneapolis)

Almost everytime someone from Florida drives inside with an easy layup Oden will block it.

Myc (Columbus)

if OSU was hitting their season avg then they'd be up four.

chipnut (Boston, MA)

Brewer is the second best all around player in the contry, next to Durant

JD (Blacksburg)

How awesome will it be when Humphrey wins MOP when Oden is for sure #1 pick

Travis (IN)

Oden is probably one of the best at keeping balls in play after the block. I can't wait to see what he matures into.

William (Athens, Ohio)

Thank you Fred. OSU is hitting 2/17 and Florida 9/17. The difference is 7 3-pointers. OSU would be up 13 right. This is the story of the game.

Matthew (Oxford, OH)

Stat of the night (other than 3 point shooting), OSU has 7 players scoring with only 2 in double digits, every player for Florida has scored and 4 are in double digits. That balance has been Florida's MO the last 2 years and I think every team and player in the country needs to take notes.

Buzzmaster

  (11:10 PM)

66-58, Florida. Florida gives it up as Humphrey falls out of bounds trying to catch an errant pass.

Phil (WI)

Brewer is the second best player in the country? Are you joking? He's arguably not the best player on his team.

Todd (Atlanta)

Chipnut - great observation, Durant is awesome

Buzzmaster

  (11:18 PM)

Richard fouls as Oden goes to the line.

Chris (Dallas)

Ummm...there's Durant and then everyone else. Brewer is a DISTANT second. Like light years away...

Buzzmaster

  (11:11 PM)

66-60 Florida as Oden makes two.

Buzzmaster

  (11:11 PM)

Again, a Florida player left open beyond the arc, and again, a wide-open 3, but OSU picks up a layup and foul from Lewis.

Matt (Chicago)

Once again a 3 with no defense!

Todd (Atlanta)

Does Florida miss from outside?

Buzzmaster

  (11:12 PM)

69-62 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (11:12 PM)

Richard goes at Oden and makes the layup, 71-62 Florida. OSU misses again from long.

CG (Waco)

The reason why Florida is hitting their shots is because they're getting open looks all game long period.

Ben (Japan via Tampa)

Greg Oden is a terror, that's coming from a Gator fan. Great game so far for Oden. He's an exceptional talent.

Tom (Peoria)

and osu is 0-645 from the three point line

Buzzmaster

  (11:13 PM)

Horford makes a 13-footer, 73-62 Florida. OSU needs to do something fast to stay in this.

Buzzmaster

  (11:13 PM)

And they miss another three.

William (Athens, Ohio)

There hasn't been a single offensive foul thats been called all game. For the record.

Fab (Gainesville)

Horford is clutch

Myc (Columbus)

Ohio State is getting the open looks too, they just cant get them to fall.

Lance (Vegas, former Gville)

that's exactly why the 3PT fg differential is so wide...florida actually DEFENDS the perimeter, while OSU allows some of the best shooters in the game wide open looks

Deron (Minneapolis)

Its close now. Anything can happen, OSU just needs to contain Florida, and keep Humphrey away from the 3 point line.

Norman (Go Michigan)

This OSU team is being run up and down the court and cannot keep up

Christian (High Point, NC)

Green misses the easy layup, where are the Buckeyes to rebound?

Jason (Vermont)

They're taking the shot clock down as low as they can now ...

Mark (Knoxville)

Oden is playing great, but no one is giving Horford any credit. He's having a pretty good game himself

Buzzmaster

  (11:15 PM)

Seems like the secondary story, beyond the missed 3s and Florida's deadly shooting, is OSU's inability to take advantage of turnovers, blocks, and missed shots.

Carl (Champaign, IL)

Ohio State can't buy a 3-pointer...

Brock (Ohio)

Ohio St. would win if someone would play some defense other than Oden

Matt (Chicago)

Buzz is right, Oden blocks the shot and rather then get the ball OSU is getting on the wing leaving Humphrey open

andrew (detroit)

yea i agree there buzzmaster. awful 3 pt shooting by the bucks, and florida is constantly hitting back-breakers.

john (texas)

i just got home from a soccer tornament and i just wanted to know why noah isn't in the game

Buzzmaster

  (11:16 PM)

Foul trouble and inability to hang with Oden.

Dave (OH)

Mark, that's because Oden is battling 3 big men all night long and more than holding his own.

Jason (Vermont)

While Florida is getting open looks, so is OSU. Neither team is playing exceptional defense. Florida's just making their shots. Experience on the big stage helps ...

William (Athens, Ohio)

If OSU loses, I give them all the credit in the world for making this game much closer than any analyst has predicted. Team Depth + Sharpshooter accuracy is what did OSU in tonight.

Mike (Atlanta)

Very Impressed with Oden. Definately dominating florida, too bad he has no perimeter help.

Joey (Columbus)

Florida is meant to win this game, when a good thing happens to Ohio State, the ball falls to Florida and they take advantage.

Buzzmaster

  (11:18 PM)

75-62 Florida, and this game is falling out of reach.

Buzzmaster

  (11:18 PM)

Guess what? OSU misses another 3-pointer, although Richard bows out with his 5th foul.

stiggity, boston, ma

Bellichick? he dresses better to spectate than to coach.

Travis (IN)

I disagree, Ohio state would win if Oden was capable of playing some defense. They guy is planted down low and can only be counted on ginving weak side help on drives.

terence (philippines)

The Gators will win this game.. Oden is the only one who showed up tonight.. its just been him against OSU the whole tonight.. no one is stepping up.

Dave (OH)

Don't forget that Oden and Conley are just freshman and not used to playing this many games. They might just be dead.

Matt (Chicago)

Maybe we should respect Florida, they didn't need miracles to get here!

Travis (IN)

I really hope Oden goes to the NBA. Thad Mota should be ashamed with how he has used the big guy.

Buzzmaster

  (11:27 PM)

Oden makes 1, 75-63 Florida.

Buzzmaster

  (11:28 PM)

1:33 to play, and Noah is fouled.

Jack (Gainesville)

Oden's too tired to mount a comeback.

Buzzmaster

  (11:21 PM)

77-65, Florida, as Conley drives for a layup. 1:21 to go, and OSU needs to play absolutely perfectly to even come close.

shawn (MacTown(Ok))

Think if Oden and Conley come back... they will be next years version of Florida

Freak (Miami)

Noah should be embarassed, has done NOTHING ALL GAME. But gets fouled and starts screaming. and NOW OSU calls a timeout? A bit late there eh guys?

Ryan (Tulsa)

Isn't this kind of funny how Florida is going back-to-back when people were saying &quot;college bball is doomed&quot; a couple of years ago. I dont think they envisioned a two year run for any team like this

Chris (Oxford)

Look you could make excuses everytime a team loses that they weren't able to make their 3's...please stop..it's good defense and bad shot selection

Buzzmaster

  (11:22 PM)

Conley with a quick steal and it's 77-67 Florida. The kid just does not give up.

Gatorade dave (Gainesville, FL)

Maaaaan, Oden is giving up everything, sweat, body, blood! He is leaving everything on the court! It's sad to see that... He is the only guy on Ohio's team rally playing with his heart now! He is exausted trying to stop Gators!

Henry (Geneva, OH)

Terrible game by everyone except for Oden for OSU. Great games from Brewer, Humphry and Hortfrod. I will be glad to see them all gone to the NBA...the Florida players that is.

Mike (Denver)

Has anyone's stock fallen so far in one game than Noah? He's going to fall waaaaaay out of the lottery

Andrey (St. Louis)

Good defense? They're not putting a hand up at all, its just bad luck

Ryan (Tulsa)

I dont think its possible to complain about the effort or heart during this game, the guys are showing it all out there!

Myc (Columbus)

The shots are open, and very good looks for the most part. They just fail to deliver.

SadBruin (Westwood)

I think the new rule was great, about making players stay... I think they need to add an academic requirement though

Travis (IN)

I think both Conley and Oden will leave. Best big man and best point in the nation.

Buzzmaster

  (11:32 PM)

47 seconds left, and it looks like this one is in the bag.

Tyler (Seattle)

OH MY GOSH, Ohio Can't shoot the tres, it's really too bad, Oden had a beast of a game, Do you think he should stay?

Buzzmaster

  (11:25 PM)

Finally, a 3 for the Buckeyes. 80-70 Florida. Yannick Noah celebrating in the stands.

Jason (Columbus, OH)

sad to see such a good game with such an unbalanced final score

William (Athens, Ohio)

Mad respect to Oden. He's the only one who wanted it... or so it seems.

Myc (Columbus)

I hope Oden dacides to stay. If he does, OSU has to be the favorite for next year.

Matt (IA)

Has anynone not showed up more then Daequan Cook? he was invisible for the entire tournament and OSU needs his shooting

Derek (Brooklyn, N.Y.)

The game is already over...you can crown Florida as champions...You just cannot beat a team that shots a blistering 10/18 from behind the arc while the opposition shoots 2/20 from behind the arc.

CG (Waco)

SEC dominates again. Tennessee is next tomorrow for the women.

Joey (Columbus)

Butler can't hit anything except a meaningless 25 footer.

Brother Grymm (Roanoke, VA)

Travis (IN), Conley the best point in the nation? Have you even looked across the court to Florida's side?

Buzzmaster

  (11:35 PM)

Oden with a dunk (he seems to love that chin-up business), but it looks to be too little, too late. He's got 25 and 12 with an unknown number of blocks. Great game by Oden, but very good games by most everyone on Florida save Noah.

Dave (OH)

Cook hasn't been seen in the last 20 games. He just disapperared.

John (Nashville)

Yes, Conley is a better PG than Green

Brian ((Annapolis))

Oden should go to the NBA, he might not be fully ready to dominate yet, but he's better off playing against and learning from the best.

Conrad (Cincinnati)

Acie Law is best pg by faaaaar

Christian (High Point, NC)

Acie Law has done more, but Conley has more upside.

Buzzmaster

  (11:29 PM)

And it's back-to-back for the Gators. Final: 84-75, Florida.

jeremiah (maryland)

FL are back to back champs!

Joel (Lincoln, RI)

YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

T.I. (FL)

UF Gators......hisory in the making

Neil (Gainesville, FL)

3 National Championships in 2 years!!!!

DOUG (Illinois)

WOOOOO! FLORIDA

Tim (Hemet)

congrats to the Gators on the repeat

Andy (Tallahassee)

Even if Oden had won, he would still be standing there stoic with streamers falling on his head

Buzzmaster

  (11:31 PM)

And Noah's in the stands to hug his mom. Awwwwwww.

Anthony (Muncie)

Everybody on OSU should be embarassed but Oden. Congrats Gators on a job well done.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Did they at least spell Florida correct on the T-Shirts?

John (Nashville)

Mad props to Greg Oden, but Congrats to Florida, the true team. Just goes to show that the best player can't beat a great team..

Derek (Brooklyn, N.Y.)

Well when you look at all of the lineups in the nation Florida has the most balanced.

Justin (Princeton, NJ)

Well from what we've seen tonight, Oden's gonna be a heck of a pro.

Sean (Orlando)

Great game by the gators. Brewers and Green in the 1st half....Humphrey and Horford in the 2nd.

Christian (High Point, NC)

Conley didn't play that bad of a game tonight, but the rest of the perimeter players need to work on their open 3s.

Dave (OH)

Juniors &gt; Freshman Plain and simple.

Joe (Gainesville, FL)

University Ave. is NUTS right now! YEAHHHHHHH!

JIM (FLA.)

GATOR POWER

Dana (Sarasota, FL)

Go Gators...and Oden as MOP?

Warren (Hollywood, FL)

I'm a Gator and thrilled -- but OSU was terrific - The Gators had to do some amazing shooting to hold them off. Congrats to both teams.

Jay (Boston)

Ohio almost never had a chance. Oh yea and that Humphrey kid is MONEY.

Chris Wampler (columbus ohio)

Congrats Florida. I'm a Buckeye through and through but your team deserved the championship. OSU-You still made me proud to be a Buckeye!!!

Taylor (Gainesville, Florida)

How can anyone touch UF now as the premier college sports program?

Christian (High Point, NC)

Oden: 25 points, 12 rebounds, 4 block shots ... 5 off on the first two, but dead perfect on the last. If only he had played the 2 minutes he missed!

Jason (Vermont)

Just 4 blocks for Oden? That can't be right ...

MATT (GAINESVILLE)

1 MORE YEAR ! 1 MORE YEAR !

Ryan (Cleveland)

I'm not that mad about losing, I'm much more mad because we didn't give Florida our best game...Our three point shooting was no where to be seen tonight.

Tal (Boston)

It was a honor to be a Buckeye fan this year... Florida is a great champion... I hope my boy Oden shut some people up tonight... See u at the draft...

justin (cali)

they aren't going to disrespect a team full of outstanding players who have just won back-to-back championships by giving greg oden the MOP. no matter how great he played. Al Horford or Corey Brewer deserve it just as much as Oden, and they are the champions

Buzzmaster

  (11:47 PM)

Brewer is MOP, I believe

CG (Waco)

3peat?? Naw.

Fred (Chicago)

everyone on Florida deserved this Championship

Greg (Florida)

What a great team, we've made history fellow Gators, HISTORY!

Buzzmaster

  (11:50 PM)

And that's a wrap! Congrats to both teams for a great game, and thanks to all our chatters! Tune in tomorrow for another day of the Show!

steve

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