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William Buford
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Aaron Craft visits with fans at the Ohio Governor’s mansion.
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GoDuke.com: Duke to Face Ohio State in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
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OSU vs. Loyola
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We all know this had to happen #aaroncraft #gobucks #basketball (Taken with Instagram at Value City Arena - Jerome Schottenstein Center)
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Sullinger
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Buckeye Nation divided: Cinderella Ohio University changing the state's allegiances
Are the Bobcats turning some Buckeye fans?
Eighty-eight miles of asphalt physically separate Ohio University in Athens from The Ohio State University in Columbus, but their athletic programs couldn’t be further apart. Ohio State is a national behemoth—competing annually for the Big Ten and, many times, national championships—while Ohio is a budding mid-major.
Consequently, the Sweet Sixteen runs by the universities’ men’s basketball squads represents two distinct outlooks: a Buckeyes win is expected while the Bobcats ride a Cinderella wave into their Friday match-up with North Carolina’s Tarheels.
On a given year, fans’ loyalty at both schools would be set—cheering Ohio State to victory. But the Bobcats’ success in this year’s tournament has complicated fandom for many in-state students who grew up as Buckeyes.
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I usually prefer the b-side: I have no horse in the race.
Great description of the Aaron Craft experience - for teammates and opponents.
Honestly, I dislike every team in the Final Four, but I was rooting for Ohio State, because I love watching Aaron Craft play. I know that kid, not Craft personally, but “that kid.” I played AAU ball and there was always an Aaron Craft in the league, some undersized guard with deceptive speed who…