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QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 20, 2008 -> 10:23 AM) I just want to give an official F-U to college baseball for starting the season later and going to this new schedule which is going to completely reak havoc on pitching staffs everywhere. Oh and GO TITANS!!!!. New coach so it should be interesting to see if things can continue (they have a couple top notch young position players but the rotation will be a bit of a question-mark, especially with these weeks where you may have 5 games. Northern teams say hi.

Two words: Kyle Taber.

Is the reason Michigan is ranked so high because of hype from beating Vandy last year, or are they actually that good? It would be nice for the Big 10 to have a decent team.

I remember reading somewhere that those who were actually very good hitters at the big league level generally aren't very good coaches, because they tend to try to force you to do what they did since it worked.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 17, 2008 -> 10:16 PM) And for the IU coaching search, what about Scott Drew from Baylor? He has ties to the Hoosier state, and he cleaned up a mess far worse than the Kelvin Sampson phonegate when he got to Baylor, not to mention Baylor has no history of anything in basketball before their really good season this year. That's who I'm interested in.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 11:12 PM) I didn't hear anyone chanting for Sampson. They were chating DJ White at the end. There were at least two rather loud, drawn out Sampson chants. Unlike those around me, I remained silent. This was also the first (and only game this season) game I got to be behind the basket.

Was the EC-NT game competitive? That one sounded like the best matchup.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Feb 15, 2008 -> 01:35 PM) There aren't really a whole lot of places close to the stadium, it's a mostly residential area of town outside of some shops on Central. You really only have two options near the stadium. The first is Bluestone at 1932 Central (maybe 6 blocks from the stadium, other side of the train tracks), which is basically upscale bar food. It gets REALLY packed on game days, but it might not be as bad for an afternoon game. The other is Mustard's Last Stand right by the stadium, which is basically just a hole in the wall with your fast food staples (not exactly cheap for what it is either). You might want to consider hitting downtown Evanston for food before hand, there are far more dining options there. That's pretty much exactly what I was going to suggest. You can also try parking at a metra station and taking the train to the game, the stadium is fairly close to a stop.

I hope everyone will make it through ok. Thoughts and prayers to the families. I can't (don't want to) even imagine something like that happening here.

I forgot to mention I recently finished Empire Falls by Richard Russo and On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett. Both were excellent.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Feb 14, 2008 -> 12:20 AM) Wisconsin got the benefit of a few close calls there at the end (in contrast to the games against Purdue). I really dont comment on the refs of a game that I have a vested interest in, but earlier in the game I felt Indiana may have gotten the benefit on a few calls in the paint and early in the second DJ White pushed off on an over the back which would of been his 4th but never was called. (Atleast thats my opinion.) With the shooting disparity, Rex is right it was mostly due to the way the game was played. Indiana let Wisconsin shoot 3's and was really trying to deny entry passes. The refs let that type of play go for both sides, if Wisconsin had driven more they would have shot more ft's. The 2 most questionable for Wisconsin were the Hughes (travel/double dribble) and the push on White (which was some what away from the ball). My only guess is that ref might of thought there was contact on Hughes, didnt call the foul and then felt there was no way he could call a travel... At the end of the day in basketball there are so many questionable calls, the ones that happen at the end just are remembered more. You are correct. The three I was angry with were the non traveling call, the play where DJ got sandwiched going up for the rebound (looked like a blatant over the back), and the one where Butch (I think it was him, might have been Stiemsma) pretty much threw DJ out of the way. However, those were all near the end, and thus fresh in my memory (and like I said, I'm looking for something to blame, and refs are always the easiest target). It was more even earlier in the game. Also, I think IU got the benefit of a few out of bounds calls that should have gone Wisconsin's way. I didn't mean to take anything away from Brian Butch -- he hit a big shot when his team needed it, and Ellis couldn't reciprocate.

The names I wouldn't mind hearing are: Scott Drew Tony Bennett Sean Miller My bet would be on one of the top two. I just hope it isn't Dakich (I'm fine with him being the interim to finish out the season, but no more than that). What about Jank?

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 13, 2008 -> 08:07 PM) How was the fan's reaction to Sampson? It was about 50-50 boos and cheers. As for the game...I'm very sad right now. I know how Illinois fans felt last week after Butch banked in that three. I'm also trying really hard not to grumble about the refs. I guess that's just a natural reaction after losing a game, as well as the easiest one.

Kelvin Sampson makes me sad.

Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Yeah, I'm finally catching on to the fad that died about two years ago.

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Feb 10, 2008 -> 06:37 PM) Over Eric Gordon? Mmm, not sure about that. Definitely. Besides hype, all Gordon really has going for him has been straight scoring, but he really hasn't been playing well and has had a lot of turnovers. D.J., on the other hand, is still second in the conference in scoring and first in rebounding (by a large margin) and has led this team all season, not Gordon.

QUOTE(dasox24 @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 05:01 PM) So do all of you who think Smith should have been kicked off the team not believe in second chances? You're all a bunch of hypocrites. I will promise you that all of you have been given 2nd chances in your life for messing up. Forget all of you for saying s*** like Smith should be kicked out of school. I'd just like to point out those are two completely different things.

QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 12:07 PM) I buy 90% of my clothing at Old Navy. They seem to be the only place I can find 32-36 pants (I'm 6'3" and barely crack 155, hummingbird-like metabolism). They also have a nice selection of medium-tall shirts so that long sleeves don't stop before my wrists. Same here.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 01:04 AM) LOL, there's a few crush member on II saying EGSR flicked off the Crush. That's gold. Hey, those can be fun times. The Illini's defensive coordinator flicked off the student section at the IU-UI football game this year, it was priceless.

I've played in plenty of leagues, including here. Head-to-head is the way to go. I think I was in a league last year but I don't remember the number. I can be in a different league, that's fine. I can commish if need be.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 8, 2008 -> 12:27 AM) What does everyone see as a seed for Indiana right now? Lunardi has them at a 5 spot right now, seems a tad bit high. I'm thinking 6? I'd go anywhere from 3-7 depending on how they do on the upcoming stretch. But I feel a 5-6 is about right.

Yeah I agree on the lack of big men, and Gordon. He's too out of control sometimes, he definitely needs another year of college ball, but I'm highly doubting he comes back. I'm scared for our frontcourt next year. Hopefully Holman really develops, or the big man coming in, Pritchard, makes a quick impact.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 7, 2008 -> 01:02 AM) UNC has ZERO shot at the Final Four (outside of a lucky draw) unless they figure out a way to defend. They are the worst defensive team I've seen all year among teams that could go to the Sweet 16, and by a pretty wide margin. Their offensive skill when healthy is extraordinary, but they are just so damn lazy on defense. They are like the NCAA Phoenix Suns. I'd say IU has a shot at the sweet 16, and our defense isn't exactly spectacular.

Most of the stuff that's been mentioned so far. Remember the Titans Field of Dreams Eight Men Out Sandlot The Mighty Ducks The Rookie Miracle

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 6, 2008 -> 10:36 AM) So it appears pryor's dad told him not to sign and take an official visit to penn state. I'm not sure why he would do that when they are far back in third place at this point. Pryor appears to be the type of kid who doesn't want to dissapoint people so he will visit and once again choose between osu and um. On a good note, orhian johnson committed to the bucks somewhat out of the blue. Not a good note, I thought the Hoosiers were looking really good on him. Oh well, here's hoping for Morgan Newton next year.