One word pervaded the most eye-catching quote in Chris Holtmann’s postgame radio interview – soft.
While taking the blame for his team’s shortcomings in that regard, the coach felt that the Buckeyes’ rebounding, defense and off-ball movement just didn’t have enough force behind them, part of the reason they fell 83-69 to Nebraska on Tuesday.
“We weren’t physical or tough enough,” Holtmann said. “That is ultimately on me. We were too soft at times with the ball, soft with our cuts and soft defensively. We’ve got to be better in that area. That was clear.