Brian

QUOTE (farmteam @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 09:42 PM) What about Roth? I've heard he's got one dimension (beyond the arc), but he's DAMN good at it. I'm excited to see what Nick Williams can do the most. He is definitely a great shooter, but when I saw him down state last year, he didn't do much else. Not much of a penetrator and his defense didn't stand out. Not saying he can't improve at all, just didn't seem like a big time college recruit is all. Is he a Sampson recruit?

I'd join but can't draft on thurs nights.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 09:18 PM) who the f*** would vote for Palin over Biden? regardless of what you think of the man... that's just... my friends and i always have one thing to say when we're overcome with american stupidity: Amurrica. But she's a MILF, dude! Yeah man!

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 08:14 PM) The thought is nice, but the Twins got 4 players for Santana, and he was in a walk year. Peavy is in the same boat, though his year end ERA was helped something crazy by pitching in Petco (1.74 ERA at home, 4.28 on the road), but he's also in the middle of a very easily manageable deal. He's worth 3 good prospects, and he's someone the Sox probably have no hope of getting. Peavy just signed a 4 year deal last year, didn't he?

The North County Times reports that the Padres have made Jake Peavy available in trades. Peavy is just 10 months removed from signing a four-year, $52 million contract extension, but a 99-loss season can make a team do funny things. "This was a different year than last year," general manager Kevin Towers said. "You're arguably talking about moving one of the top pitchers in the game. But it's not a 100-percent given. Nothing is imminent." It'll be interesting to see what type of market there is for Peavy given that CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Ben Sheets are all free agents.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 07:58 PM) This is going to be an...interesting year for IU basketball. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Crean and his ragtag bunch can pull off. I question some of the Indiana recruits (Roth), but if I were an Indiana fan, I'd be kind of excited about it this year. New vibe. What's with the Digger Phelps reference edited in the title? Booooo.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 07:59 PM) You may get banned from this thread on mere principle. This. Boxing is pre-determined. We don't talk about that stuff here.

There is just something wrong about "Scare Tactics". But it is funny.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 07:28 PM) The past two seasons really feel like a changing of the guard. These older, sometimes PED infested players are being weeded out and young studs are coming up essentially out of nowhere. The game is going in good places, and I like seeing it. I'm hoping we can hotshot Beckham to the majors. Not before he is ready obviously but sometimes I like the philosophy of promoting the kid and letting him learn, and by the way Beckham played in his month down there, he looks to be a fast learner. Tampa Bay Domination.

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 07:58 PM) It wasn't a great episode, but I thought Piven was particularly good in the last scene. I like how he took the character to a different place after Gray died. I bet Vince ends up playing Joey Ramone in that script that bob sold to Gray. Piven should keep winning Emmy's for this show til it is off the air. Nobody is better.

QUOTE (chimpy2121 @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 06:28 PM) For those who haven't seen: Sweet checkers. OMG. Those are bad. Checkmate! Will look better if Ashley Judd models one.

We should load this thread up with MVC talk before Heads comes and ruins it with Iowa State talk and Felix with his Gophers.

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 06:04 PM) Brian who are those bums in your sig? why did you start this thread? now i want Redbird bball to start. oh and the redbirds could quite possibly have the worst non conference schedule of all time. If they are not undefeated going into conference, I will be real upset. Those "bums" are gonna knock the O-Hawk of Osirisus head. Dillard and Mullins will be the toughest guard combo Eldridge and crew face in conference. Even Drake. I know IL State is the favorite, but even if SIU loses, it should be fun watching these guys play.

Pena and Longoria back to back. 3-0 in 1st. These Rays remind me of us in 05 at this time. Starting Wakefield was dumb.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 05:55 PM) I'm on the record in saying Kevin Dillard will be the best player in SIU's history. Should Walt Frazier be worried? I don't know what to expect from this years team. Lots of growing pains but the freshmen looked good in Canada. Ryan Hare will surprise a lot of people. The kid is energy, buzzer to buzzer, and does everything. Our depth and bench could be as good as it has ever been.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 05:51 PM) pssh, you guys are so late to the game. Illinois basketball started on Sunday And it'll be over by December. Not funny? Damn, I tried.

Alright, who put an extra "L" at the end of "Official" in the title? Probably a redbird fan....Trying to sabotage my thread!

Maroon Madness is 4 days away. If you think it is too early for this thread, bite me! BRING IT ON!!!!

QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 12:35 PM) What's the deal here....it's only being shown on Directv?? For now. Than the season will run on NBC in January. I download it off torrent every week.

Still funny to think that joesaiditstrue in one of the playoff game threads said Upton was a similar hitter than Juan Uribe. Too funny.

Cowboys trade for Roy Williams. 1st round pick involved plus additional compensation. They don't need another WR. Not sure if it is a big deal.

QUOTE (shipps @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 10:52 AM) What the hell is HIMYM? How I Met Your Mother

QUOTE (shipps @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 07:55 AM) Well there was the refusing to mother her young children thing.And there was the leaving the rehab centers waaaaaaaaaay before the 12th step thing.Oh and the shaving of the head thing aaaaaand the flabby drunken high on something performance at the VMA'S. But she is almost nekkid in her new video and looks good again, so all is forgiven. From what I have read in the past week, She is a lot better mentally. Regrets the past couple of years.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 06:55 AM) those are called hookers So, So cabs usually don't cost $300?

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Oct 14, 2008 -> 08:56 AM) Anyone watch HIMYM last night? I thought it was one of the funnier episodes of all-time, especially with "old" Barney. Yes! "That didn't count, she's french."