KU's star forward, Thomas Robinson, started slowly, badgered in the low post by the Buckeyes' bruisers.
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Thomas Robinson, Kansas' spectacular forward who also is destined for the NBA, finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds.
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Other high stewards have included the Georgian-era prime minister Lord Rockingham, Hull businessman and MP Thomas Robinson Ferens and former Labour home secretary Herbert Morrison.
Thomas Robinson was taken with the No. 5 pick by the Sacramento Kings in last year's draft, but was traded in February after only 51 games.
Other highly-drafted Kansas players include Brandon Rush, Darrell Arthur, the Morris brothers and most recently Thomas Robinson, who was drafted fifth overall by the Kings last summer.
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Three further fantastic saves from Hamon kept the islanders level until the 35th minute when a volley from Thomas Robinson found the top corner of the net.
Robinson and Thomas traded another penalty each, but the former was guilty of missing further opportunities to add to the visitors score in a poor first-half showing.
Kevin Nugent and James Thomas had made little impact up front for the Swans in the first period, so it was no surprise when manager Brian Flynn sent on Andy Robinson in Thomas' place.
From the restart, Blair sidestepped through and Jamie Robinson gave Gareth Thomas the scoring pass for the full-back to convert and give the Blues a 27-17 half-time lead.
Teenage Blues wing Leigh Halfpenny claimed a stunning first-half brace while Gareth Thomas and fly-half Nicky Robinson also touched down.
Goodfield's signing follows that of fly-half Shaun Connor from the Ospreys and the re-signing of Ashley Smith, Martyn Thomas, Steve Jones and Gethin Robinson.
The youngster then played a key role in the opening try, his sleight of hand releasing Gareth Thomas in midfield, the wing finding Robinson on his shoulder who crossed under the posts.
Ceiron Thomas added the conversion before a penalty from Robinson got Gloucester off the mark in the seventh minute.
Kevin Morgan replaces the injured Gareth Thomas at full-back, while James Hook and Jamie Robinson are the centre duo and Dafydd James gets a chance on the wing.
Outside-half Nicky Robinson edged them further ahead with a penalty before Wales' record try scorer Gareth Thomas took centre stage.
The Villans, who were also linked with Paul Robinson prior to his move to Blackburn, have also seen keepers Scott Carson and Thomas Sorensen leave the club this summer for West Brom and Stoke City respectively.
Thomas came within five yards of the Blues tryline, but his pop-up pass was intercepted by Robinson.
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