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QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 02:28 PM) I frequent multiple Illini boards on an hourly basis almost and have never seen that comparison. Rivals insider site for Illinois has been comparing Leonard to Howard all week, with many suggesting he'll be the first pick in the draft in two years.

Wonder how soon the Heat make a coaching change?

Dwight was sensational on The Office tonight.

Nice defense by Golden St. so far tonight. Rose could score 50 if he wanted to.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 02:37 AM) They have one for 2011 and one for 2012. Nothing higher than a 3 star in 2010. My initial post was assuming they got Yogi, who I'm sure you know is a 5 star guard. I'm not an avid follower of IU basketball, but I've sent on Illini message boards about how Crean has landed some really strong 2013 or 2014 guys, correct?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 02:22 AM) He's right though, its going to take more than one kid to turn that program into one that can compete with the top tier in the conference. I see comments below inferring that he will automatically bring in 5 star after 5 star which will build the program back up, it takes alot more than that in the Big Ten. And FYI, alot of those 5 stars are one and done players, I've been watching a revolving door for several seasons now. As for being the cream of the Big Ten? For 2011 they are going to have to do alot more work to establish that. Illinois has the top class right now, OSU is most likely taking 5 players (1 3 star 3-4 stars 1-5 star) and MSU already has a better class than IU. Indiana is a loaded state over the next several years and im sure IU will lock up some of the best ones, but so will Purdue, OSU, MSU and even ILL. We are all happy for you and all, but dont put the cart before the horse quite yet. Isn't Indiana bringing in three 5 star players in the next 2 years?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 11, 2010 -> 11:03 PM) Are you serious? It was his second full season of professional baseball and his first full year in the majors. All this talk about Beckham being a mental midget is completely absurd. The kid had some difficulty handling failure for the first time in his baseball career, but he rebounded nicely in the second half. Trading him because of those struggles would be a huge mistake. Beckham's metal issues about his swing/success in the majors took place prior to last season, and as soon as he got off to a slow start, seemed to spiral more out of control.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 11, 2010 -> 11:14 PM) I'm happy for IU and all, but I think the fans need to be a LITTLE more realistic. This guy is not a John Wall or Derrick Rose type. And Indiana is still FAR away from the recruiting of Michigan State, Ohio State and Illinois. Indiana's upcoming recruiting classes are shaping up to be the cream of the Big 10, and you can't underestimate the impact Zeller's commitment is going to have on players like Yogi. No offense jenks, but I find this ironic coming from an Illini fan who belongs to a fanbase that compares Jereme Richmond to Magic Johnson and M. Leonard to Dwight Howard.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 11, 2010 -> 09:12 PM) If he is, then the Sox know something behind the scenes about him that we don't. This is very true, and from the sound of it, they're very concerned about his mental approach to the game.

As Beckham's biggest fan, I have no problems with him being dangled as trade bait. If you can get an impact power bat that's signed for more than a year, go ahead and do that.

QUOTE (chisoxt @ Nov 10, 2010 -> 07:35 PM) This information in and of itself, begs the question why the trade was made to begin with, without any kind of salary releif. Dumb. Dumb. Dumb. There are rumors out there that the Sox have a very nice insurance policy taken out for Peavy. And yes, the Padres were very happy to unload him with all of the injury/other concerns about him.

Favorite one of the series tonight with Marcus Dupree. Amazing video footage.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 10:12 PM) I'll assume Cubs. PK over Frank? No. He's not only been my favorite Sox player, but I would also say he's one of the 3 most important in Sox history as well. I'd hate to see him go to the Cubs, but I highly doubt he does that.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 09:02 PM) I think he's talking about you, dude. Yeah, and he's saying some would view Konerko as the greatest player in Sox history or Cubs history?

So the two Heisman front-runners are really great people!! I think Tebow should win it this year based on character.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 08:46 PM) Point...missed... Yep, still don't understand the hidden meaning

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 08:31 PM) I know one thing, he would suddenly become the greatest player in franchise history for at least a few people here. He already isn't?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 07:46 PM) I would honestly rather not see him pitch for us until mid-way through the season in '11. Let him take all the time in the world to REALLY get back to 100%. If he's throwing off a mound in January, let him keep working his endurance and velocity up until he's Jake Peavy again. Trying to rush back will obviously only hurt him. One of the problems with the Hudson for Jackson trade though is that you really have to go for it all in 2011. If you hold off Peavy until the ASB, then he'll probably struggle the rest of the year to find a rhythm. Rather just take your lumps as you go with him....sadly, he's getting paid SO MUCH money that your team is likely screwed if such a high priced player can't contribute (unless you're Yanks or Red Sox).

I just can't see Boston getting outbid for AGon. Cubs have the high-end prospects to get it done, but then it would kill their payroll as well as chances of having cheap talent. Dunn is a more likely target, especially since he wants to play there.

Brian Bannister

Can't believe they're making a movie called Downers Grove, and it's based on the high school and will be one of those teenie horror type movies.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 05:50 AM) So do you think Karl was at fault for siting Melo to start the 4th or for giving him too much rest and not bringing him in earlier? Not much you can do if a player gets hot and then the quarter ends. Either play him the first 2 minutes of the 4th quarter to see if he can stretch the lead out (for those watching, he absolutely on fire) or bring him back at the 6 minute mark when you still have the lead. Instead, he kept him out and player after player tried to challenge Noah on the baseline.

I loved the use of the bear tonight, but was shocked that Rogen was the best they could do for a first guest. Kinda made the show seem second rate.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Nov 9, 2010 -> 04:45 AM) Well you'd make a horrible NBA coach. Yep, you're right, I said never rest the starters at all. I see nothing wrong with bringing in a player 2 minutes earlier than you had anticipated based on the flow of the game.

Sale needs to go into Spring Training as a starter. There's still plenty of time to make him a reliever if things don't go well as a starter. I'd be shocked if he went to ST as a starter if he didn't end up making the 25 man roster as one of our top 5.