The numbers after the first quarter of play were completely in favor of the Buckeyes. Ohio State: Jaquan Lyle, replacing National Basketball Association first-round draft pick D’Angelo Russell at point guard for the Buckeyes, was not flashy but certainly got the job done setting up his teammates. They take care of business. But Meyer acknowledged Monday that he has questioned at times whether his team has been playing at a level necessary to beat the ninth-ranked Spartans (9-1, 5-1). Dantonio rejects the idea that Cook needs to have a great game this week to validate his legacy at Michigan State. While TCU slips, the Sooners are hoping to play Ohio State’s role from a year ago and sneak into the playoff conversation at year’s end. “The most prepared team will win this next game”, Meyer said. But still there are critics. ‘[Saturday], we had just won 28-3 on the road by four scores, and I’m watching TV that night and [I hear], ‘Ohio State just kind of gets by… “What I have to say about that”, Barrett said according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, “is I am truly sorry for my actions”. “My friend looked at me and said, ‘Get on a roll here?’ So it just tells you-I guess we’ve got to get on a roll”. He said that with bemusement, not frustration. Now comes the hard part for Ohio State – games against No. 14 MI State and No. …
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