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[Coffeecreek]

From "Rally".......

He plays much more like a senior than any point guard I can ever remember coming in and playing right away. He just doesn't do any of the stupid stuff most freshman do.

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I agree with your statement. However, is it because he is that talented or is it due to all the experience on the floor with him? I contend that it is a little of both. He has the talent or he wouldn't be in Columbus to begin with. By the same token, he can go to Sullinger, who is tearin' it up down low, or to any one of THREE 1000 point scorers on the perimeter. That is a luxury most incoming freshman don't have. Make no mistake, I am an AC fan. I just think it's a little early to come to any conclusions about him or this team.

[LimaJock]

Count me in as still doubtin.....
I'll also take the action from that cat sayin he's possible NBA......Jesus.....

Vic.... I will have to agree w you on the NBA gig. You can be doubtfull on his OSU career. It will just make the crow taste that much more wonderful.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
LJ

[cubbies4life]

Vic.... I will have to agree w you on the NBA gig. You can be doubtfull on his OSU career. It will just make the crow taste that much more wonderful.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
LJ

[lefty]

If Aaron was from Lima Senior, Findlay or any city school from Dayton, Toledo, Cinci, etc. half of the haters would be lovers. Once again, he was able to consistently play big time AAU ball very well [not hold his own, but win individual battles alot more than he lost] against the elite prosepects in the country.

I'm currently working on some crow based appetizers and desserts for the end of the season debate.

LJ

I'm confused. If he did not hold his own in AAU ball than how could he win more individual battles than he lost. The experiance he got playing AAU is exactly why the transition has been so smooth for him so far . Plus he plays great defense and is not selfish at all. Matta can thank Bruce Pearl for getting Craft or I don't think he would have even offered him. So far he has been the glue that holds that team together.

[LimaJock]

lefty,

If you reread, you will see I said not hold his own, but win .... Therefore saying he was better than most of the elite players in country he faced in AAU. We are on the same side.

LJ

[lefty]

lefty,

If you reread, you will see I said not hold his own, but win .... Therefore saying he was better than most of the elite players in country he faced in AAU. We are on the same side.

LJ

My bad LJ.

[LimaJock]

No problem Lefty, the "PROPHET" is a forgiving soul. Have a Happy Holidays.

LJ

[Whiterabbit]

Is this really still be debated and discussed.....

[cubbies4life]

Is this really still be debated and discussed.....

Just one person who is not a believer.

[rallyinthe9th]

He has talent around him for sure, but in the NBA he would as well. A point guard who can create for others is a premium in that league. He has to make good decisions, be able to knock down an open jumper, play great defense, and lead the team. I am not sure why a kid who is doing what he can already do for a top 2 team in the country as a freshman can't develop into an nba player over 4 years. It seems to me similar to the same argument that he couldn't play in the big ten. Elite athletes rise to the top. He has the burst that you need and I would take a kid like him in a heartbeat over others. He is a low risk, high motor kid who will learn whatever you want him to.

Most pg's have a hard time learning playbooks...I don't think he has had any trouble with the transition because he is smart and was coached so well during high school. He is the type of kid that will memorize other teams plays and blow them up during the game. I remember watching him play a few times and he knew exactly what was coming based on scouting or seeing the same play the second time in the game. I am sure some of that is the fact that his coach scouted so well, but he still had to learn it and remember it during the games.

I am realistic enough to know he isn't a shoe in at this point...however, I wouldn't bet against him either.

[LimaJock]

Do you remember a recent point from OSU who didnt make it to the NBA???? Aaron is and will be at best equal to him. Therefore, my opinion is that he will have a very good career at OSU and maybe play overseas if he wants it.

LJ

Edited by LimaJock, 27 December 2010 - 02:05 AM.

[a flock of tbirds]

Do you remember a recent point from OSU who didnt make it to the NBA???? Aaron is and will be at best equal to him. Therefore, my opinion is that he will have a very good career at OSU and maybe play overseas if he wants it.

LJ

PJ Hill and Simmons!!I don*t think they are in the League!!LOL I am swayed WEEKLY by AC to the point where i now ask myself could he be as good as Steve Blake at Maryland some years back?If so Blake has parlayed toughness and smarts with good ball skills into a SOLID career!Still want to see some Big Ten games but AC is lookin GOOD!!Crow is being slow smoked for curing purposes!!LOL

[KahneFan]

Do you remember a recent point from OSU who didnt make it to the NBA???? Aaron is and will be at best equal to him. Therefore, my opinion is that he will have a very good career at OSU and maybe play overseas if he wants it.

LJ

Jamar Butler......

[Corleone]

Big Ten statistics through games of December 28th:

ASSISTS
## Player-Team Cl G Assists Avg/G
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1.Morris, Darius-MICH...... SO 12 90 7.50
2.McCamey, Demetri-ILL..... SR 13 92 7.08
3.Hoffarber, Blake-MINN.... SR 12 60 5.00
4.Craft,Aaron-OSU.......... FR 13 63 4.85
5.Thompson, Michael-NU..... SR 10 48 4.80
6.Taylor, Jordan-WIS....... JR 12 57 4.75
7.Cartwright, Bryce-IOWA... JR 12 53 4.42
8.Frazier, Tim-PSU......... SO 12 52 4.33
9.Jackson, Lewis-PUR....... JR 12 48 4.00
Lucious, Korie-MSU....... 11 44 4.00
11.Buford,William-OSU....... JR 12 47 3.92
12.Green, Draymond-MSU...... JR 12 46 3.83
13.Lighty,David-OSU......... SR 13 48 3.69
14.Shurna, John-NU.......... JR 10 34 3.40
15.Jones III, Verdell-IND... JR 13 44 3.38


STEALS
## Player-Team Cl G Steals Avg/G
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1.May, Eric-IOWA........... SO 12 24 2.00
2.Craft,Aaron-OSU.......... FR 13 24 1.85
3.Green, Draymond-MSU...... JR 12 22 1.83
4.Lighty,David-OSU......... SR 13 23 1.77
5.Moore, E'Twaun-PUR....... SR 12 21 1.75
6.Morris, Darius-MICH...... SO 12 20 1.67
Hoffarber, Blake-MINN.... SR 12 20 1.67
8.Oladipo, Victor-IND...... FR 14 23 1.64
9.Gatens, Matt-IOWA........ JR 10 16 1.60
Thompson, Michael-NU..... SR 10 16 1.60
Shurna, John-NU.......... JR 10 16 1.60
12.Jones III, Verdell-IND... JR 13 18 1.38
13.Frazier, Tim-PSU......... SO 12 16 1.33
Lucas, Kalin-MSU......... SR 12 16 1.33
15.Hollins, Austin-MINN..... FR 12 15 1.25


ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO (Min. 3.0 assists/game)
## Player-Team Cl G Asst Avg Turn Avg Ratio
---------------------------------------------------------------
1.Taylor, Jordan-WIS....... JR 12 57 4.8 15 1.3 3.80
2.Morris, Darius-MICH...... SO 12 90 7.5 30 2.5 3.00
Hoffarber, Blake-MINN.... SR 12 60 5.0 20 1.7 3.00
4.Lighty,David-OSU......... SR 13 48 3.7 17 1.3 2.82
5.McCamey, Demetri-ILL..... SR 13 92 7.1 34 2.6 2.71
6.Jackson, Lewis-PUR....... JR 12 48 4.0 18 1.5 2.67
7.Thompson, Michael-NU..... SR 10 48 4.8 19 1.9 2.53
8.Craft,Aaron-OSU.......... FR 13 63 4.8 25 1.9 2.52
9.Hulls, Jordan-IND........ SO 14 45 3.2 20 1.4 2.25
10.Buford,William-OSU....... JR 12 47 3.9 25 2.1 1.88
11.Frazier, Tim-PSU......... SO 12 52 4.3 29 2.4 1.79
12.Green, Draymond-MSU...... JR 12 46 3.8 28 2.3 1.64
13.Shurna, John-NU.......... JR 10 34 3.4 21 2.1 1.62
14.Lucious, Korie-MSU....... 11 44 4.0 28 2.5 1.57
15.Cartwright, Bryce-IOWA... JR 12 53 4.4 34 2.8 1.56

[a flock of tbirds]

Jamar Butler......

Shoot if AC ends up with the career Jamar had he can only be PROUD!!!!

[LimaJock]

Happen to know both well and they both are fine young men. Actually, most men are young when compared to me.

LJ

[ImAnEagle15]

Aaron certainly wasn't his best last night. Struggled a little in his 1st B10 game so he definitely doesn't deserve his scholarship anymore right?!

Edited by ImAnEagle15, 01 January 2011 - 01:20 PM.

[LimaJock]

I am Birdie:

Relax, Aaron will be just fine and I will have his back on the RC.

LJ

[ADog]

Aaron certainly wasn't his best last night. Struggled a little in his 1st B10 game so he definitely doesn't deserve his scholarship anymore right?!

LOL....do I detect a little sarcasm in your post.....

Edited by ADog, 01 January 2011 - 01:24 PM.