Postgame Quotes From Ohio State vs. Chattanooga – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/27/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 27, 2004
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Thad Matta, Ohio State head coach
On the game
“I felt our guys played hard throughout. I was happy with our ability to make adjustments quickly and happy that we were able to keep them guessing the entire game. I felt we stopped them defensively at critical times. The one thing that concerned me was that we are still making too many unnecessary turnovers and that is something we need to work on.”
On playing in St. John Arena
“It’s a unique venue. I feel tonight was a tribute to some of the greats involved here at Ohio State. But overall, I look forward to getting back to the Schottenstein Center. That place is home to us.”
On Ohio State’s shooting
“Overall, we shot well. At times, I thought we were too quick and didn’t take our time to find the right shot, but for the most part we found some good looks.”
J.J. Sullinger, junior guard
On the fast start
“We really got off to a great start. We shot the ball well and we really did a good job moving the ball around.”
On playing in St. John Arena
“We enjoy playing here, but we are looking forward to get back to the Schottenstein Center – it is our home court.”
Tony Stockman, senior guard
On Tennessee-Chattanooga
“They did a good job forcing us to move the ball outside, but we were able to move the ball outside and get some good shots off.”
On the outside shooting
“We did a great job moving the ball outside and we were able to knock our shots down.”
On rebounding from the team’s first loss
“In practice, we spent a lot of time working on our execution and our shooting. We shot a lot in practice this week and it really helped out tonight.”
Ivan Harris, sophomore forward
On his shooting performance
“I just felt comfortable shooting the ball in the corner tonight.”
John Shulman, Chattanooga head coach
On defending Ohio State
“We knew Stockman could make shots, but we wanted to take our chances with Sullinger.”
On Ohio State’s three-point shooting
“17 three’s is a good number to make with no one guarding you at all.”
On Ohio State junior forward J.J. Sullinger
“He’s confident. He’s a dadgum good player. We were playing him to drive the ball because he’s very difficult to stop one on one.”
On playing Ohio State
“It’s a great opportunity. They made shots and we missed shots. It’s amazing when you make shots how good your offense looks and how bad it looks when you miss shots.”
On Ohio State this season
“They defend. Thad Matta is doing a great job. They are playing loose and with a lot of confidence. We threw a punch and they punched back.”
On playing in St. John Arena
“We are very fortunate to play in a place like this. It’s fantastic. The crowd is right on top of you. It’s hot, nasty. It’s what college basketball is all about, except they aren’t supposed to make 17 three’s.”
On Ohio State’s shooting
“Give them eight three’s and it’s a completely different ballgame.”
