Monthly Archives: March 2014

FIVE KEYS FOR OHIO STATE TO BEAT DAYTON

Posted: Mar 20, 2014 by . Filed under Blog Posts | 31 Comments

GET YOUR BUTT BACK – Dayton loves to fly up and down the court and shoot the three in transition or in their half court sets. OSU needs to get “Crafty” with its defense and make a concentrated effort to have at least one, if not two guys back on defense at all times after shooting the ball. Jordan Sibert will try and push the tempo as much as he can to score at the hoop or by stoppin, poppin and droppin some deep treys against his former team. Devin Oliver and Dyshawn Pierre will also look to launch some long range bombs. Dayton lives by the three, but they also die by the three, so get back and defend the arc and bury the Flyers.

NO SECOND HELPINGS – As the Flyers hoist triple after triple, they know on missed threes there will be long rebounds and second chance opportunities. Ohio State will need all five players on the floor crashing the defensive boards and winning the battle for those 50/50 balls. Bigs Amir Willaims and Trey McDonald need to do what bigs are supposed to do, challenge shots and clean the glass. OSU needs to make it one and done for Dayton on offense.

EAT THE RIM – The Flyers are nine men deep and play a physical, aggressive man-to-man defense, but they don’t block many shots. The Buckeyes needs to attack the basket in transition and look back door in their half court sets if Dayton is over playing the passing lanes. There are points to be had at the rim, so go to the basket, finish strong and get buckets or make your free throws, because they will foul a lot.

SLOW DANCING – Be the man and lead in this dance. Dayton wants to Jitterbug, you have to make them do the Hesitation Waltz. Control the pace of the game and you will take them out of their comfort zone and get them to play your type of game. If you let them get run out baskets, then they’re going to run you right out of the gym.

BULLSEYE – This sounds simple, but it’s so true for Ohio State, hit your shots. When you have a point blank shot you can’t miss. Make every golden opportunity count in the paint and cash in at the free throw line.

MALLOY’S MADNESS TEAM STANDINGS – UPDATED 3-24-14

Posted: Mar 19, 2014 by . Filed under Feature Articles, Fun Stuff | 36 Comments

JOHNNY MALLOY’S MADNESS UPDATED STANDINGS
(teams in all CAPS are still playing and still have a chance to win)

JAY GOODMAN – TENNESSEE = 33 POINTS
JEFF GUTBROD – DAYTON = 22 POINTS
MIKE JOHANSON – STANFORD = 20 POINTS
JACK COLEMAN – KENTUCKY = 16 POINTS
kenny collins – albany = 16 points
bruce hoff – cal poly = 16 points
GERRY SURMITIS – U-CONN = 14 POINTS
CHRIS KASKEY – BAYLOR = 12 POINTS
DOUG DUKES – LOUISVILLE = 8 POINTS
DIANNA HAGAR – UCLA = 8 POINTS
BALDY & KELLY – MICHIGAN ST. = 8 POINTS
PAUL KRAY – SAN DIEGO ST. = 8 POINTS
CHAD GIBSON – IOWA ST. = 6 POINTS
GERRY SURMITIS – MICHIGAN = 4 POINTS
TJ MURRAY – WISCONSIN = 4 POINTS
TJ MURRAY – FLORIDA = 2 POINTS
MIKE SANDY – VIRGINIA = 2 POINTS
MIKE CHROMANTICS – ARIZONA = 2 POINTS

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Kenny Collins – #13 Delaware = 0 points
#16 Albany = 16 points

Bruce Hoff – #14 N.C. Central = 0 points
#16 Cal Poly = 16 points

Michael Kennedy – #11 Providence = 0 points
#12 North Carolina St. = 12 points

Jay Goodman – #5 St. Louis = 5 points
#11 Tennessee = 33 points

Doug Dukes – #1 Wichita St. = 1 point
#4 Louisville = 8 points

Julie Frederick – #15 Wofford = 0 points
#3 Creighton = 3 points

Dave – #12 N. Dakota St. = 12 points
#6 North Carolina = 6 points

Kirk Hartline – #9 Pitt = 9 points
#5 Oklahoma = 0 points

Jack Coleman – #8 Kentucky = 16 points
#13 Manhattan = 0 points

Greg Surmitis – #8 Memphis = 8 points
#12 Harvard = 12 points

Dianna Hagar – #4 UCLA = 8 points
#6 U-Mass = 0 points

Chris Kaskey – #9 Kansas St. = 0 points
#6 Baylor = 12 points

Gerry Surmitis – #2 Michigan = 4 points
#7 U-Conn = 14 points

Jeff Gutbrod – #11 Dayton = 22 points
#12 Stephen F. Austin = 12 points

A. Kerr – #16 Coastal Carolina = 0 points
#14 UL Lafayette = 0 points

Mike Chomanics – #1 Arizona = 2 points
#3 Syracuse = 3 points

Paulie – #7 Oregon = 7 points
#8 Colorado = 0 points

Don Bechman – #9 George Washington = 0 points
#8 Gonzaga = 8 points

Kevin Amurich – #7 Texas = 7 points
#7 New Mexico = 0 points

Nancy Hoff – #13 New Mexico St. = 0 points
#16 Weber St. = 0 points

Baldy & Kelly – #9 Oklahoma St. = 0 points
#4 Michigan St. = 8 points

Ralph – #15 Eastern Kentucky = 0 points
#10 BYU = 0 points

Micki Izzo – #14 Western Michigan = 0 points
#3 Duke = 0 points

Mark Filmer – #5 Cincinnati = 0 points
#2 Kansas = 2 points

Bob Kerr – #10 Arizona St. = 0 points
#13 Tulsa = 0 points

Mike Johanson – #10 Stanford = 20 points
#11 Nebraska = 0 points

TJ Murray – #2 Wisconsin = 4 points
#1 Florida = 2 points

Paul Kray – #5 VCU = 0 points
#4 San Diego St. = 8 points

Chad Gibson – #3 Iowa St. = 6 points
#15 American = 0 points

Jeremy King – #14 Mercer = 14 points
#15 Wisconsin Milwaukee = 0 points

Mike Sandy – #6 Ohio St. = 0 points
#1 Virginia = 2 points

Josh Poloha – #2 Villinova = 2 points
#10 St. Joe’s = 0 points

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PODCAST – THE BUCKEYE BOUNCE – 3-18-14

Posted: Mar 18, 2014 by . Filed under Audio, Feature Articles, Podcasts | 32 Comments

My preview of Ohio State’s match up with the Dayton Flyers in the NCAA Tournament

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PODCAST – RODA’S FINAL FOUR PICKS

Posted: Mar 17, 2014 by . Filed under Audio, Feature Articles, Podcasts | 31 Comments

Here’s my best guest as to which teams will make it to this year’s “Final Four”

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PODCAST – ORANGE AND BROWN REPORT – 3-15-14

Posted: Mar 15, 2014 by . Filed under Audio, Feature Articles, Podcasts | 32 Comments

Signing Ben Tate is a win-win for the Browns

PODCAST – BROWNS VERY AGGRESSIVE ON 1ST DAY OF NFL FREE AGENCY

Posted: Mar 11, 2014 by . Filed under Audio, Current Interviews, Feature Articles | 34 Comments

Why did the Browns sign Karlos Dansby and Donte Whitner over DQ52 and TJ Ward?

BROWNS NEEDS IN FREE AGENCY

Posted: Mar 11, 2014 by . Filed under Blog Posts, Feature Articles | 31 Comments

If I’m new G.M. Ray Farmer I would prioritize my free agency list this way,
biggest need is at inside linebacker followed by safety, running back,
wide receiver, corner back and back-up quarterback.

My targets if I’m the Browns would be:

LB – Karlos Dansby and Arthur Moats

S – Jairus Byrd, TJ Ward, or Donte Whitner

RB – Ben Tate, Rashad Jennings or Andre Brown

WR – Emmanual Sanders, Eric Decker, Julian Edelman or Golden Tate

CB – Aquib Talib, Alterraun Verner, Darrelle Revis(if released)

QB – Rex Grossman or Matt Schaub

KENNY RODA JOINS THE DAN DAKICH SHOW 1070 THE FAN-INDIANAPOLIS 3-6-14

Posted: Mar 10, 2014 by . Filed under Audio, Talk Show Segments | 31 Comments

Kenny Roda and Dan Dakich discuss the Colts addition of D’Qwell Jackson

PODCAST – Z, CAVS AND LEBRON CELEBRATE TOGETHER

Posted: Mar 9, 2014 by . Filed under Audio, Feature Articles, Podcasts | 31 Comments

A behind the scenes recap of what happened at Z’s jersey retirement ceremony

Z Jersey Raising Photo 3-8-14

PHOTOS FROM THE Q ON “Z” NIGHT

Posted: Mar 9, 2014 by . Filed under Feature Articles, Fun Stuff | 32 Comments

Z Jersey Raising Photo 3-8-14 Z’s jersey being raised to the rafters

Z Photo talking to media 3-8-14 Zydrunas Ilgauskas talking to the media after his halftime ceremony

LeBron and Mike Brown Hug at Z jersey ceremony 3-8-14 LeBron James and Mike Brown with a Big Hug at halftime of game honoring Big Z

Z Photo from Mike Lilly #11 will hang from the rafters at The Q for ever – photo courtesy Mike Lilly

Z's Locker 3-8-14 Z’s old locker was set up for him on his special night

LeBron and Kyrie shake hands at Z jersey Ceremony 3-8-14 LeBron and Kyrie shake hands at halftime on “Z” night

Cavs Game Wide Shot at The Q 3-8-14 Just like old times – a packed house at The Q