Bearing Down: Brutal loss to Ohio State sends Arizona into the offseason

Mar 29, 2013, 8:15 PM | Updated: 8:17 pm
LISTEN: Bearing Down with Adam and Jarrett - 3/29

Ohio State knocked off Arizona in the Sweet 16, putting an end to one of the most interesting seasons in program history.

As excruciating as it was, should the Cats be proud of their campaign? What is there to look forward to?

Adam Green and Jarrett Carlen discuss it all.

Arizona band member Thomas Gonzalez shows off his colors before Arizona's West Regional semifinal against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) An unidentified Arizona band member plays before Arizona's West Regional semifinal against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Arizona coach Sean Miller calls to his players during the first half of a West Regional semifinal against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith Jr. works with the ball between Arizona's Mark Lyons, left, and Nick Johnson during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith, Jr., right, and Arizona's Mark Lyons (2) vie for possession of the ball during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's Aaron Craft (4) shoots next to Arizona's Mark Lyons (2) during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Arizona's Solomon Hill (44) goes to the basket over Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas (1) during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona's Grant Jerrett celebrates following a basket against Ohio State during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of a West Regional semifinal against Arizona in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona's Mark Lyons (2) drives to the basket against Ohio State's Sam Thompson during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA mens' college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona's Mark Lyons tumbles in front of Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, left, works against Arizona's Mark Lyons as Arizona coach Sean Miller gestures at rear during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Arizona's Mark Lyons (2) drives for the basket against Ohio State's Aaron Craft during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona's Nick Johnson (13) dunks against Ohio State during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Ohio State players react from the bench to a blocked shot during the first half of a West Regional semifinal against Arizona in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. Arizona's Mark Lyons is at left. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's Amir Williams, center, is double-teamed by Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski, left, and Kevin Parrom during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Arizona's Nick Johnson, right, tries to drive around Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith Jr. during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Ohio State's Aaron Craft (4) takes aim over Arizona defenders Kevin Parrom, left, and Nick Johnson during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's Amir Williams, center, tries to shoot between Arizona defenders Kaleb Tarczewski, left, and Kevin Parrom during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, center, watches his shot drop in for a basket, between Arizona defenders Jordin Mayes, left, and Kevin Parrom during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, right, reaches for the ball in front of Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski during the second half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, center, watches his basket drop as Arizona's Nick Johnson defends during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona's Mark Lyons, left, breaks clear of Ohio State's Aaron Craft during the second half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. Ohio State won 73-70. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, left, and Deshaun Thomas celebrate the team's 73-70 win over Arizona in a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona's Mark Lyons walks off the court after Arizona lost to Ohio State, 73-70, in their West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State coach Thad Matta, left, congratulates Deshaun Thomas after the Buckeyes defeated Arizona 73-70 in a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, left, Sam Thompson, center, and Deshaun Thomas celebrate the team's 73-70 win over Arizona in a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona's Mark Lyons hangs his head after Arizona's 73-70 to Ohio State in their West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas celebrates a field goal against Arizona during the second half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Arizona guard Mark Lyons shoots against Ohio State forward Sam Thompson during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. Ohio State won 73-70. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Arizona bench watches play against Ohio State in the closing minutes of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. Ohio State won 73-70. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross (10) watches his 3-pointer go in the basket in the closing moments against Arizona during a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. Ohio State won 73-70. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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