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QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 24, 2010 -> 05:49 PM) He's a rookie with less than one season of experience and he's been sacked 30 times. He was horrible in his first year at ND, but got much better. If Carolina gives him more playing time next year, he'll get better. Not every QB can be like Matt Ryan or Sam Bradford and just immediately succeed. He also had an all-world receiving group with Tate, Floyd, and Rudolph playing for a coach who all he did was call for the deep ball. I can't believe there's actually thought to passing on Luck because you think Clausen is going to be above average.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 07:15 PM) I wasn't aware he wasn't a very good shooter. I guess I assumed someone ranked that high who is a G/F tweener would be able to hit the outside shot. He is definitely gonna have to work on that or his potential success in college will be in question, let alone NBA chances. Teams are gonna make him hit that shot so they don't get burned off the dribble or on a drive. Between his attitude and his lack of perimeter shooting, that's why his ranking dropped from top 10 after his soph year to the 25-40 range by the time he graduated. He's more of an all-around player who will likely never average more than 10-11 ppg in college.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 06:22 PM) There are some moments when that athleticism does show, but it seems as if tenativeness might holding back his potential for now. Why is he so scared to shoot 3s? Several times he has had an open look and passed on it for a shorter shot. You aren't gonna be a post player in the NBA, you are gonna have to shoot from the outside if you want to become a pro. Are you talking about Richmond? If so, the reason is because he's a bad jump shooter. He was never a good shooter, and the main reason he racked up all the points in high school was the frenetic pace his team played and he'd get dunk after dunk. I saw Richmond play live in high school maybe 10 times, and don't think he made more than 3 or 4 three pointers total.

I can't believe I see people asking to see more of Leonard. He is completey overwhelmed on the court. Tisdale gets such a bad rap, as he was the best overall player for the Illini last night. I thought the overrated duo of Richardson and Paul played terrible last night. Paul's too busy trying to impress NBA scouts.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 03:57 PM) Re the pump fake, I completely disagree with you. He's the ONLY person on that team who will do that and open up an easy shot for himself. And after the first time doing it yesterday, Missouri was all over it and kept deflecting his shots under the hoop.

Last night was the perfect example in my opinion on why I don't think Jereme Richmond will be even a mediocre NBA player. He is too much of a tweener, as the only move he has in the paint is that stupid pump fake. He probably could have had 8-10 more points last night if he just went up with the ball, but when you're 6'6" and skinny trying to play in the paint, it's not going to be very effective.

ACC with an absolutely pathetic night. College basketball is terrible this season, I'm watching Missouri as a so-called top 10 team and they look very average.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 03:45 AM) I doubt he wishes he was in Cleveland Yes, but he could have been the coach of the Bulls.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 04:30 AM) He's basically earned that. MSU is probably like the 4th or 5th best team on the conference at this point. If they weren't able to hold on against Washington, they would be seriously questioning the NCAA tourney birth hopes. His previous history does deserve the respect, but with the player issues last year and now legal issues for his players, you have to wonder if he wishes he went to the NBA?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 03:15 AM) Michigan State lost again. Izzo doing a terrible job this season, but he's immune to critcism.

The jump shooting in the Illini/Missouri game is atrocious.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 22, 2010 -> 09:41 PM) Very rarely is there a December loss out there that dooms you. Unless you lose by 17 at Kennesaw State

QUOTE (danman31 @ Dec 22, 2010 -> 10:20 PM) St. John's is likely not a middle of the pack Big East team. They have wins over NU and Arizona State with losses to St. Bonaventure, St. Mary's and Fordham. St. Mary's is fine, but St. John's will get smashed in the Big East. The loss also proves to me that Northwestern isn't capable of going 11-7 in the Big Ten. If you can't beat St. John's, there aren't 11 wins in the Big Ten to be had. Even then, with an awful OOC resume, 11-7 only puts them on the bubble anyway. St. John's played out of their minds last night though, so it's hard to judge Northwestern on one single game.

You have a very outside chance of making the tourney if you go 6-10 during conference play if you had an out of conference schedule like Gonzaga did this year.

Really nice formation on that Hester TD! I hope Favre is ok, I'd hate to see him injured.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 21, 2010 -> 01:24 AM) And? Seriously, you responded with this? It's a running joke that Brian and I and others have talked about, regarding how often the Cubs face Bush and Suppan.

How great would it be to see Favre get injured due to the field conditions?

Who's the Cardinals 5th starter supposed to be? Isn't Lohse their 4th?

QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 21, 2010 -> 12:51 AM) Saw someone ranked the Brewers rotation #3 in the NL. Not sure I can do that if Dave Bush is involved. I can guarantee you that the Cubs will find a way to miss Greinke every series next year and will face Bush 6 times. Heck, wouldn't shock me to see Suppan find a way back into the majors just to make sure he faces the Cubs.

The bbq chips from Jimmy Johns are fantastic!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 20, 2010 -> 07:21 AM) ...Seriously? Who gives a s*** what he was in high school? He's was Big Ten FotY and looks to be the next great player at Illinois. I don't know how much negative recruiting you're going to get done there. I agree Richardson shouldn't be used for negative recruiting, but as a one-dimensional player, I don't think he's going to ever be a great player for Illinois.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 19, 2010 -> 06:09 PM) Gonzaga. They've actually looked pretty good this year. They aren't a perfect team, definitely have some weaknesses, but they could be a top 15 team when you look at the rest of the college basketball landscape. At Gonzaga is more impressive than a home win against UNC.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 19, 2010 -> 03:42 PM) This deal makes me smile. The Yankees lose, and the Cubs road gets harder. What's not to like? Agreed, especially with Sox not having to face him anymore. It will be fun getting to watch him hit in the NL.

FWIW, Jenks still hasn't taken his physical yet.

Not only does Kurt Thomas suck, but he's a dirty player. Never thought I'd say this, but I'd rather see Scalabrine get more playing time.