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Garza doesn't make sense for them right now unless they re-sign him. They really need to do fullscale rebuilding for one year, get rid of all their bad contracts, get comp picks, then rebuild through draft(go over slot for good players, not hypemen) and FA. Ricketts is not that poor.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 07:15 PM) There is one easy question... Who is the last college coach to be successful at the NFL level? Pete Carroll Honestly, I think Saban would've if he gave it more time. He was impatient though. Can't really think of anyone else. Usually successful ones are good in the NFL first, then go to college.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 07:16 PM) Stick with being a database admin, theres alot of money in that for you if you stay with it. Help desk positions arent as stable since alot of people are farming out level 1 support. Keep me posted on when you are done, I may be able to at least steer you in the right direction. I know there are a few other IT people on here. Gotcha. Any idea on what positions I should be applying for. Many people I know stated I should get my foot in the door on the IT or IS side first, even if it's help desk, then work up from there. I've looked for junior DBA jobs, but it seems like they require experience as well. I guess, I should just keep applying and go from there.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 06:52 PM) I'm not sure if this holds true with the IT department, but just apply for what you think you are capable of doing. It won't hurt. These employers seem to want Einstein and Werner Von Braun working for them, so they put all these qualifications and what not on their job descriptions. Find out what is customary in your industry in terms of schooling, certifications, experience, etc., but don't be afraid to apply! Yeah, I hear you. I guess I'm kind of down because I applied through IBM for two separate internships that I thought fit me perfectly and was rejected after the first round. And I've been told by several people my resume and cover letter are top notch. Some even stole my format and already have got jobs, albeit in different industries.

Kind of related, kind of not. Didn't want to make a new thread, but if there needs to be one, please help mods. Anyway, I'm looking to break into the IT/IS industry. I'm currently going to school(only one more year left) for Computer Information Systems with a concentration on Database Management. The thing is, it's tough to break into the industry. I've been looking for a job in IT/IS for awhile and even help desks position request 2-3 years experience for Level 1 support. Anyone got any good tips?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 03:03 PM) I've been told by a very reliable person that the Verizon Iphone could be available in stores as soon as Feb 1. I think it'll be January 16th/17th. One of those days is the day Verizon no longer accepts New Every 2 upgrades. The only way to get an upgrade is by waiting 20 months even if you're primary. I believe this is to get everyone who is eligible for an early upgrade(usually if you're through the first 8-12 months of your contract, you're eligible for an upgrade if you're primary as long as you're current). That way they won't have a mass rush of people trying to get an iPhone. Also, on January 17th, Apple is making it a mandatory workday. No vacations or personal days off. Usually that only happens when they release an iPhone. Even more proof, iPhone 3GS phones for ATT are now on sale for $50.00

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 3, 2011 -> 08:25 PM) Miz vs Morrison was really good tonight. I like Orton but in his short range, Miz is the most interesting champion the WWE has had in awhile. Definitely a good match. It was PPV quality. WWE seems backwards though. Why have Morrizon win #1 contender's match on PPV, to only have the championship match on cable tv. And the WWE really messed up with Nexus. Should've had Punk help Barrett. That would've been 20 times more interesting. Now Wade will turn into a face on Smackdown. We need the originaly Nexus back. Tarver, Skip, all of them.

Wait, the Raiders hired Hugh? I like Hugh, but I think he should've stayed OC. I will say though, I'm definitely not a fan of Cable.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 04:13 PM) To be he's actually not. He isn't overly athletic. He gets by on technical skills and smarts rather than athleticism. Most guys that are one-and-done players are really athletic. I think he won't be as immediate an impact freshman as people think. Yeah, cerebral players really aren't one and done unless they could jump out the gym or outrun a cheetah. For a guy like Jabari, he'll take a year or two to get used to the game, dominate, then go pro. Think of guys like James Harden and Brandon Roy.

With the whole CBA thing looming, it's a pretty easy decision for him. Only reason I think Cam is leaving is because he has to. BTW, I know it's about a week late, but GO TCU! Told you they could play with anyone in the country.

Scott Pilgrim flat out sucked, period. I don't get the hype. I guess if I was out of it I would like it. I wasn't and the movie was just not fun or engaging at all to me.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Dec 28, 2010 -> 04:56 AM) So what game are people most lookin forward to in 2011? Mass Effect 3 for me personally. Unchartered 3 Killzone 3 LA Noire(will be GOTY) Mass Effect 3 MLB2K11 Back To The Future PSN Game

QUOTE (BobDylan @ Dec 30, 2010 -> 03:11 PM) Vudu makes the PS3 a clear winner as far as media centers are concerned. Yep, got me free download from Vudu the other night when I was bored. Quality was amazing and there was absolutely no latency. I was shocked how it didn't pause even once and my internet is really not that fast.

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Dec 30, 2010 -> 06:20 PM) EPIC. Both shots were pretty crazy from Mayo and Evans. The game in general was nuts. Zach Randolph went off. And if Tyreke doesn't hit that shot, people would be talking about how Memphis is crazy to bury Mayo. That shot was spectacular. One legged fadeway jumper.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Dec 30, 2010 -> 07:09 PM) I only like it if they let them destroy everyone in sight for a while. IMO it would weaken Punk and Nexus if the program only lasts a couple PPVs. I'd have Punk win the belt while leading Nexus, have Barrett turn face (seems they want to do this anyway) and eventually Barrett or Cena wins the belt. Maybe at WrestleMania? If done correctly, it can elevate Punk to main event status. If botched, it can hurt him as a solo performer and Nexus as a group. This all the way. They need to use this to elevate CM Punk and Nexus. They've made Nexus seem like bums enough already. Punk becomes champ. Make Slater and Gabriel have beef with all tag teams and take them out, have Otunga win a belt. No one takes them seriously because they beat guys down but lose every PPV. In the end though, they're going to waste this like they did with the original Nexus. Punk will win a match or two, Cena will bury him, Wade will probably help him, and half of Nexus will be in TNA. WWE had a chance to make this their nWo and they blew it.

I just read this whole thing and Rock, I got to strongly disagree with you. It's Ozzie's job to make sure Oney or any of his other sons don't put White Sox business out there. Now you may say, "He didn't get that info from Ozzie, he and Bobby hung out together and Bobby told him everything.". For some things that were said, that may be true. But I doubt Bobby said "Oh yeah Oney, so I went into your old man's office and cried my eyes out with my personal problems." A meeting between manager and player is only something those two should know what was spoke about. Oney seems to know way more detail than Bobby simply saying "I talked to Oz earlier". It's quite easy to tell that Oney knew information that only the organization should know, not a family member of the org. And most importantly, it's quite easy to tell, a lot of the information came from Ozzie himself.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Dec 29, 2010 -> 06:46 PM) So can someone explain to me why Maryland fired Friedgen? That program was awful before he got there and he had a lot of success with only a couple of losing seasons. Granted he had an awful year last year but then he wins 9 games with a very young team this year. Does Maryland really think they can do better? AD I believe is huge friends with Under Armour president who in turn is really good friends with Mike Leach. It's not like they hired an awful coach. But if I was Friedgen, I would be upset.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 27, 2010 -> 08:33 AM) Sweet. Definitely keep them bookmarked. You'll learn a ton about your phone from that forum. And don't be scared to ask questions. You'll get them answered much quicker than hoping for me to be logged on in Soxtalk. Oh and BTW, the v7 kernel in this thread (2nd post) is a must have. Definitely a major improvement for the battery. I went with the SBC for Netarchy's CFS More Aggressive 4.1.9.1. Thanks man. Phone looks cooler, is much more customized to my liking, and feels even more powerful.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 28, 2010 -> 04:17 PM) Watching this tonight on blu ray. Have not seen it yet. Very excited. You will love it. I do suggest not drinking and being distracted when watching the movie. That why you understand it and know exactly how and why certain things can and cannot be done. You'll notice, there is very little to no plotholes in the movie, the way Nolan setup the story. And the soundtrack is amazing.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 28, 2010 -> 08:33 PM) I read the Him in the "I think this is why they wanted him gone" to refer to Jenks. The statement was reading they wanted Jenks gone because of the behidn the scenes stuff. Oops, yeah, sorry. I was referring to Ozzie. Jenks was moreso cost vs actual performance.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 28, 2010 -> 08:17 PM) They wanted him gone because he was awful last year and because teams were going to offer him a lot more money. Behind the scenes they obviously tried to do what they could to help him, but they're not going to tolerate him turning around and ripping him. This is actually a really interesting and effective use of Oney's twitter, as a method of replying without having it be an official organizational statement. I think they wanted him gone because KW couldn't stand him always popping off and his son as well. If any other manager did the same job Ozzie did last year, they wouldn't be selling him to the highest bidder.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 28, 2010 -> 04:23 PM) The list of coaches either fired or on the hot seat is pretty long this year Den McDaniels(fired) Dal Phillips(fired) SF Singletary(fired) Min Childress(fired) Hot seat NYG Coughlin Cin Lewis Jac Del Rio SD Turner(im including him even though he got a vote of confidence from his team president) Tex Kubiak Mia Sparano Car Foxx Ari Whisenhunt Ind Caldwell That is quite a big possibility of massive turnover this year I think Coughlin begins next year on the hot seat. I think Lewis is gone. Del Rio will stay. Turner will stay. Kubiak is definitely staying from what I've heard. Sparano is 50-50. Foxx is probably gone. Wisenhunt should be off the list. And Caldwell never belonged on it. I think Cable should be on the list, but won't be because they semi-overachieved this year.

Not good for Ozzie that his son is telling personal stories about the organization. I have a feeling this is why they wanted him gone. How else would Oney know?

QUOTE (hitlesswonder @ Dec 27, 2010 -> 04:54 PM) I think people are really over-estimating Mayo. Obviously he's a high draft pick and has always had a bunch of hype around him. But he's having a bad year his third year in the league, his shooting is down, his assist and rebound numbers are bad. He can shoot OK from 3 and he has a quick first step and shown a willingness to defend. But it's not like he looks like he's going to make an all-star team any time soon. Compare Mayo to Courtney Lee and then explain why Mayo is worth Taj Gibson, Omer Asik, James Johnson, and the Charlotte draft pick while Lee's value is so much less. Obviously Mayo still has some potential, but I think that's just too much to give up for a player that has performed at the level Mayo has. Compare the situations they have been in. Compare the talent level. Compare the BBall IQ.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Dec 27, 2010 -> 04:40 PM) The issue I see with Mayo is that he's not really a 2. He's more of a 1 than a 2 but he's that classic sort of combo guard. And he also needs the ball in his hands a lot to be effective. That would be an issue playing alongside Rose. Disagreed. Mayo is effective off the ball as well. Throw him through a few screens and let him get the wide open 3 playing off of Rose. He's good both on and off the ball. I used to think he should be a PG, but I see he's more of a natural scorer who has ballhandling ability. He would be nice to lead the 2nd team when Rose is getting a breather. Him and Rose are also really right with Tyreke and Russell Westbrook. All of them are hardworkers and I don't forsee any problems with chemistry. The best part of it is, the Bulls would have a legit 2nd ballhandler playing next to Rose. In crucial games, that's important. Want to trap Rose, throw it to Mayo, and let him and Booze play the two man game and vice versa.