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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 25, 2014 -> 10:02 AM) So a final four run bought him five years. Exactly. It turned into a disaster. Howland had so many issues with that program the last few years. It was his inability to handle the young players that got him canned (and he was able to stick around for 5 years after the struggles). X's and O's he's an excellent head coach and will be a good hire somewhere else but his last 5 years warranted for him to be fired. Alford, as much as he annoyed me at times, I typically liked him, has done a pretty nice job at year one and is finally delivering in the tourney. I have a buddy who has played under both Howland and Alford and said its night and day how much better things are under Alford. Players generally like playing for Steve. I'm curious to see if the Bruins can get past Florida. I hope they can.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Mar 23, 2014 -> 04:28 AM) Headed to the LA area in a couple weeks with the wife and kid. I was hoping for some restaurant and activity recommendations. We are staying in Venice Beach, going to Disneyland and to a Kings game, and the Mrs. wants to do one of those whale-watching things. Any good restaurants in VB and near Staples Center and Disney? Thanks in advance! Depending on what you want to spend, Napa Rose in one of the Disney Hotels is supposed to be excellent (pricey). Lots of solid options near staples center, including a bunch of stuff near the Nokia Center (across the street from Staples). The rest of the vicinity around Staples is a dump (downtown LA is a craphole).

QUOTE (SnB @ Mar 20, 2014 -> 07:05 AM) That's obviously plan B, but those streams aren't exactly all that reliable. March Madness streams are pretty good. It is through CBS / NCAA.

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 20, 2014 -> 03:05 AM) Can't say I'm shocked Marble no showed I realize he can be streaky but the guy came up huge in the NIT tourney the past two years.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 03:40 PM) I'm actually getting really excited about Melo joining the Bulls, which most likely it means it'll never happen. HC Thibs PG Rose SG Butler SF Melo PF Gibson C Noah That's a legit contender. The problem is I don't know if you can construct the roster with all of those guys. Not sure how you can get Melo to fit in without doing a sign and trade. It would be amazing if you could keep those guys and somehow bring mrotic over but that won't happen either.

QUOTE (dasox24 @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 09:21 PM) Took long enough for our offense to show up. 30 minutes of awful basketball to start a game was not what I wanted, but we hung tough. Proud of the way we fought back tonight. I shouldn't be surprised. Iowa couldn't hold onto leads all season. Their lack of toughness and overall defensive issues failed them in the end. This is about as dissapointed as I've been in a season since the year Alford actually delivered a strong season and they lost to freaking Northwestern State or whomever the hell it was. Hope everything is well with Fran's son and that the Hawks learn from this. Even w/Marble leaving they should be a solid squad next year.

Bah f***ing humbug.

I still really want Jared Allen. Sign him and I'm okay giving him 10M a year too (as long as it is structured right). Then just focus on DT, S, CB, and MLB in this years draft. The three ends we signed will be nice depth (plus existing guys) and you can slide Houston inside on 3rd down.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Mar 15, 2014 -> 06:45 AM) As old and slow as he seemed last year, I wouldn't want someone like Peppers playing with a chip on his shoulder against us.lol Me either. It isn't like anyone else was even on the Bears line most of the year. The thing that sucks is I would have been okay with Peppers at that price (with a restructure).

My favorite bear all time is back. I'm officially happy. Now lets sign Melton.

My favorite bear all time is back. I'm officially happy. Now lets sign Melton.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Mar 13, 2014 -> 08:23 PM) Lose to Northwestern, lose to Illinois at home...still better than Illinois, LOL. Hey, whatever makes you feel better about the collapse. You'll make the tournament this year, but I'm sure as hell not trading programs moving forward. I'll stick with Iowa.

One thing to consider is while you don't have a family, if you plan on starting one in the next few years, it would be awful hard to have a family and be going through school with limited to no income + lots of debt (unless your significant other was in a position to help). I mean, I don't love my job, but I am happy with my compensation and I'm in a position that one day I can take another job and really leverage it and be able to provide for my family and live the type of lifestyle I want. Plus, while the work might not be my dream job, working with the people I do makes it enjoyable and I figure the key is that your job gives you the ability to do what you want to do in your free time. I'm guessing doing what you do for your current company also puts you in a similar position that you can find another post in time with less travel and ability to give you the flexibility (and of course pay) to enjoy time with your family (when you have it) and allow you to spend time on whatever hobbies interest you. That said, if it really is what you want you really really want to do, go for it. I have a few friends in the profession and all I can say is that is one tough job. So much work and debt to get through school and then the early years in the career are tough too. Its a wonder people become doctor's these days. Thankfully people do but not enough. PS: Shack's list of key questions were pretty much dead on. Not an easy decision by any stretch of the imagination.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Mar 13, 2014 -> 07:10 PM) Remember the "they could have/should have won every game this year" thing? That was fun. that went into the s***ter a while ago. Still better then Illinois though. f***ing pathetic. Iowa finally makes me think its going to be a good year and then they s*** themselves. Please somehow totally redeem yourself in the real dance.

Haha; f***ing pathetic.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 13, 2014 -> 05:30 PM) The Bucks/Sixers will obviously finish with the two worst records. After that it's a toss-up. Lakers announcing Kobe's not coming back says to me they don't want to take any chances of winning meaningless games in a lost season. Lakers don't control that. If Kobe felt he could play he would have played, he knows damn well he ain't ready and there isn't any point to risk injury to come back. And I've said it often, this team was way too good to ever get a top pick. The good thing is this is a deep draft and i hope somehow they end up with 3 1st rounders in this draft.

Great piece; Very entertaining read.

I hope he generates a pass rush and can lead to more sacks. He definitely fills a need. Hixon is a nice pickup.

Wasn't Glennon a pretty early pick?

QUOTE (Jake @ Mar 12, 2014 -> 04:35 PM) Allen was not good last year. Nice sack stat, but overall impact on pass rush was piss poor. Will be interesting to see if better utilization or maybe getting healthy over the offseason could get him going again. I sure wouldn't want to invest much, though. Guy has been a sack machine. I presume its a short term 2-3 year deal with low risk as you can probably cut with minimal impact in future years. I'd be all over Allen. Then you can draft a young end to play as well and have a solid rotation so the guys are fresh. I expect Melton to be signed on the inside. If they could somehow sign Melton and Allen, wowza. That Dline would be a major upgrade from the one the Bears had most of the season. Still other holes on D but hopefully they can do a decent job on that in the draft (and monitoring the waiver wires).

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 12, 2014 -> 12:06 PM) They can't win close games and really have a tough time shooting 3s. I don't know what is going on with Aaron White. He disappears for long stretches. This is the first year under Fran the Hawks didn't significantly improve as the season went on. Hopefully it isn't a new trend. And hopefully Fran's 13 year old son will be OK. http://hawkcentral.com/2014/03/11/fran-mcc...earns-of-tumor/ Terrible. Best wishes to the McCaffery's and their son.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Mar 12, 2014 -> 01:30 PM) @RUSSLANDE @AdamSchefter - I think Brandon Weeden could end up as @ChicagoBears backup QB as Coach Trestman worked closely with him leading up to Draft. I can get behind that.

I want Jared Allen.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 11, 2014 -> 10:56 AM) A senior Malaysian military source is claiming that they tracked the flight for an hour after it disappeared from air traffic control screens. He claims that it turned and the last sign was near the Strait of Malacca, which is on Malaysia's western coast, or the complete opposite side of the country that they have been searching. http://www.haaretz.com/news/world/1.579123 any more truth to this?

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 4m Bears have agreed to terms with S Ryan Mundy on a two-year contract, team announced.