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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 08:43 AM) I'd like Z, but that makes our backcourt really thin. The Lakers will never ever trade Fisher. He signed with the Lakers so his doctor could be treated at the hospitals in the area. And ownership knows that and understands that. Therefor, he's off limits.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 26, 2010 -> 06:00 AM) He also needs to get to the line a lot to be a top guy,. If he learns to get to the line he will be a borderline elite player. If he improves his defense to go with it, he will be an elite player.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 22, 2010 -> 04:03 PM) I freakin' love Tom Crean. You guys got a hell of a coach in him. They got beat by Iowa..come on!!!

Saw the Book of Eli over the weekend. Me and my buddies enjoyed it. Good flick.

Come on Jets!!!

QUOTE (Cali @ Jan 22, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Was thinking about this the other day, and even though I would hardly be considered a Chicago person as I've lived in LA more than I ever lived in Chicago, what classic Chicago traditions/food/sayings etc. do you NOT like/do/say whatever. I'm sure there are transplants like me who just stopped doing these things, or even people in Chicago who don't. Here are my sins: I don't like Deep Dish, I prefer the thinner crust. I prefer regular softball to 16", it's like playing baseball with a basketball. I like ketchup on my hot dogs, now, and when I lived there I liked it. I'm with you on all three of those. In fact I can't stand 16 inch softball, love ketchup on my dogs, and way way way prefer new york style to Deep Dish.

Some great quotes so far: - Kenny says no Soxfest surprise - Kenny says he wanted to bring in an ace so that Floyd/Danks can see what one does and how they go about the game - Mark Gonzalez tweets that Jenks is in great shape and any negative feelings are past him

I talked to someone last night that told me the current plan is for Trayce Thompson to spend next season in full-season A ball. That could change if Trayce struggles in minor league camp though and shows that he would be better fitted with extensive coaching (Fall League). He is incredibly raw, but the person I talked to last night was absolutely raving about his tools and long-term potential.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 22, 2010 -> 07:01 AM) Technically, it depends on how the contract was specified. If the money is "damages", then yes. If it's a "severance" for wages, then he couldn't. I know people that were laid off at Deloitte received Severance and they were still able to take unemployment.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jan 22, 2010 -> 10:42 AM) gonzalez supposably isnt even available at the moment so what does that mean?(signing thome if they dont land agon) Whether the club can get Gonzalez or not is another question, but the Sox have interest in Adrian. But if they aren't able to land Adrian for there DH, I expect Thome to come back in a reduced role. He would still be the primary starter, but I expect him to get less at-bats with Jones and some others stepping in.

Jim Thome to the Twins?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 21, 2010 -> 12:05 PM) No, but I wasn't sure if he took the DC job at USC or is currently not employed. Hint, hint, our next DC... He followed his son to USC.

My hopes of Seantrel are down the drain. Iowa actually declined the in-house visit, evidently they just didn't feel like they were going to get him so they needed to focus there time elsewhere.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 09:31 PM) lol@Chargers forums, there is actually a thread discussing if the Chargers threw the game, citing examples as Kaeding missing badly, the personal fouls and drops by Gates in the 4th quarter...someone also posted a link to the 1920 (sic) Black Sox scandal noting that if it happened back then, why shouldn't it happened today. Links to the Mafia and that the Jets were big underdogs was also discussed Evidently Vincent Jackson was pulled over before the game....and there are reports out here that 8 Chargers were at the strip clubs till the wee hours of the morning before the game. Not a good sign if true. Not in regards to throwing the game..but rather in being prepared.

QUOTE (CryptviLL @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 08:09 PM) Bulls vs. Clippers tonight, second game of the west coast trip. Looking good through first quarter. It got ugly. So disappointing. I never get to see the Bulls win when I'm in attendance.

Terrible signing by the Angels. I'd be surprised if he repeat his 2009 numbers.

QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 10:02 AM) She cut off his thumb to get the tracker off. She has become results orientated just like Jack. Remember Jack used a hacksaw in Season 2 to cut off a dudes head. Renee is just bringing back the old school. I love it! That is a bit more acceptable. I thought it was the hole hand.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 09:31 AM) I think Lickliter stays longer. McDermott has done just a brutal job with pretty good talent this season. Lickliter has some decent young players at Iowa, but you never hear them mentioned with top 50 prospects. The problem with Lick is that he's had tons of players transfer out and they just have nothing. They are such an awful awful team. He's a good coach but I just dont' know if his style of basketball works in a major conference. I still continue to hope and dream that Iowa can hire Steve Lavin. He might not be the greatest coach, but he can recruit, recruit, recruit. But he can only accept an Iowa job cause otherwise I want to hear him broadcasting (cause he's entertaining).

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 10:44 PM) That's what resumes are for. It's more about networking, but I haven't seen a major advantage from it yet. Resumes show your skills, but having someone on the inside show your resume to HR or a manager is a way to ensure you get interviewed. Otherwise you are relying on the stupid search engines that the companies have that go over your resume picking out enough key words to give you a call.

I believe a lot of people use it though to reach out to people they might not have known work at a company they have interest working at. For example, lets say you are looking for a new job and apply and than discover a colleague of yours or someone you know is connected to a guy/gal that works at the company you want to work at. You can reach out and get someone from within the company to vouch for you (and that goes a long way). Basically put, its how you use it. Personally I have an account and don't use it, but if you put into it and utilize it, it can be real beneficial. I essentially do the same thing, but I've always done it with people I'm close too. Luckily I have quite a few solid connections in my field area from being heavily involved in an accounting business organization and than starting and working closely with a lot of colleagues at a big public company.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 06:59 PM) Better 24 tonight. Dont like how Renee is trying to be a badass. Renee cutting off the guys hand was just ridiculous.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 09:37 PM) Heads, how much longer can McDermott last in Ames? Staiger left the team today to play overseas. Whose going to last longer...McDermott or Lickliter. Both have been massive busts.

This is pathetic. I'd think this was an onion article.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 03:40 PM) You really are hanging onto that thread of hope arent you? I think he's all USC or ND at this point. You and I need to forget he even exists. Of course I am. It isn't often that Iowa has a shot at the #1 recruit (by some peoples rankings) in the country. Evidently his dad is very very concerned with what is going on at USC so I don't think he's a lock there. I think ND would be a good fit for him but I still say Iowa can provide him a lot and Ferentz is as good as it gets when it comes to the oline. I also realize it isn't likely, but Ferentz can shine in front of parents and given what Kiffin has pulled I think Kirk could get his parents on board the Iowa experience, the question is whether Seantrel could get on board. I think he'd be dumb to go anywhere but ND/Iowa/OSU. All three schools have coaches that should be there for a while (OSU/Iowa more likely) and are in the midwest (closer to his home so his parents can see him).

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 03:29 PM) and once again, why? Hasnt LA demonstrated twice that they dont give a s*** about NFL football? They have a stadium deal ready to rock and roll this time though.