Hibbert Vs Oden : The Hype

[MCIGuy]

Great AOL blog on this matchup.


www.aolsportsblog.com/2007/03/27/hibbert-vs-oden-the-hype/

[TC]

I'm trying to think of the last time there was as good a 7-footer battle as this....Duncan vs. Camby?

[bubbrubbhoya]

I seem to remember that last year, when we played Ohio State in the second round (and thoroughly dismantled them), the announcers kept on talking about the impending arrival of Greg Oden. During that game, I was really hoping that Hibbert would one day have the chance to prove himself against this upstart whippersnapper, and I'm really glad that his time has come. The most recent battles of the 7-footers, those of Hibbert and the big fat baby (Aaron Gray...look at how he waddles!), left Gray demoralized and probably cost him millions in NBA contract money. Here's to hoping that Hibbert goes to 2-0 in his devastating run through NCAA basketball's best 7-footers. ROY...ROY! ROY! ROY! GO HOYAS!!

[vcjack]

bubbrubbhoya said:

I seem to remember that last year, when we played Ohio State in the second round (and thoroughly dismantled them), the announcers kept on talking about the impending arrival of Greg Oden. During that game, I was really hoping that Hibbert would one day have the chance to prove himself against this upstart whippersnapper, and I'm really glad that his time has come. The most recent battles of the 7-footers, those of Hibbert and the big fat baby (Aaron Gray...look at how he waddles!), left Gray demoralized and probably cost him millions in NBA contract money. Here's to hoping that Hibbert goes to 2-0 in his devastating run through NCAA basketball's best 7-footers. ROY...ROY! ROY! ROY! GO HOYAS!!

3-0 if you count Thabeet

[HoyaInsomniac]

bubbrubbhoya said:

I seem to remember that last year, when we played Ohio State in the second round (and thoroughly dismantled them), the announcers kept on talking about the impending arrival of Greg Oden. During that game, I was really hoping that Hibbert would one day have the chance to prove himself against this upstart whippersnapper, and I'm really glad that his time has come. The most recent battles of the 7-footers, those of Hibbert and the big fat baby (Aaron Gray...look at how he waddles!), left Gray demoralized and probably cost him millions in NBA contract money. Here's to hoping that Hibbert goes to 2-0 in his devastating run through NCAA basketball's best 7-footers. ROY...ROY! ROY! ROY! GO HOYAS!!

I definitely remember them bringing that up time and time again. At the time, he sounded superhuman. Bring him back to earth Roy, and eat him for lunch!

[paranoia2]

Wrong! Let Oden try to get 30 points and play aggressive perimeter defense on Lewis, Butler and Conley Jr. IMO Vern Macklin should play early and guard the 40 year old freshman to assure us of having a rested and non-foul troubled Roy in the 2nd half. Roy is a true Center but the 7'2" Experience is a gifted passer and decision maker from the high post which makes our offense real tough. By the way Conley is the best guard I've watched all year and he plays as old as Oden looks. That being said Jon Wallace will be a full blown media star next year because of his story, ability, smarts and background. Let's Go GU!

[bubbrubbhoya]

paranoia2 said:

By the way Conley is the best guard I've watched all year and he plays as old as Oden looks.

I only wish that Conley played like he was 60 years old. He'd have no chance then!