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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 25, 2014 -> 04:58 PM) But just as an example, the last "expansion" was the exact opposite of what you said. Government spending as a share of GDP was lower in the 2002-2007 expansion than it was during any time since before the 1980 recession and at the same time, the growth was much more concentrated at the top than any time beforehand. The 1992-1997 expansion saw decreases in government spending compared to the previous expansion and increases in inequality. Government might play a role in this by rigging the game in favor of the rich as laws get easier to buy, but varying government spending levels from one expansion to another do not support the trend you're saying exists. The trend in increasing inequality continues regardless of whether government has expanded or contracted. Growth in income. It was still fine because people accumulated so much wealth in their homes. It was a great 5 year run.

I'd be interested to see what that looks like from 91-94 during a somewhat similar credit situation, also 32-35

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 25, 2014 -> 04:18 PM) Have you heard it's much more work? Spurrier certainly claimed it was.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Sep 25, 2014 -> 04:14 PM) I wonder if he has part ownership in grantland as well? Not sure how the contract would have been written. Simmons is awesome and ESPN should take a lot of heat from what has happened. Problem is they control much of the airwaves. I bet he has full ownership over the name and product, and this is a "partnership", we've seen similar agreements as with Andrew Sullivan's "Daily Dish" and his partnership with The Atlantic and Daily Beast. Seems like this is a similar set up, with the bonus of "shared content".

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 25, 2014 -> 03:42 PM) His writing is becoming pretty meh these days, unless it's on a topic he really cares about. The sports guy schtick is old and has been bested by other bloggers. His podcasts are still the best, and his stuff on the NBA with Rose is the best. Their preview special is going to be great. But I think he can do all of that stuff elsewhere. I guarantee you Fox would pay him a great deal and let him have more control than ESPN. Yahoo is another option. Maybe even Turner sports with the NBA. I don't think he would have a problem finding another gig willing to pay him for his followers. Would he have the same amount as with ESPN? Probably not. But 80-85% would stick with him, and who knows, maybe he can get more popular with Fox or others pushing him (think NFL Sunday or the TNT NBA crew). Fair enough, I just don't know that people realize how sweet a package he was given. I think he's just stretched thin now with NBA tv, which sucks, because his NBA writing was the most fun. Re: comment about the journalistic standards: Simmons has said equally if not more provocative stuff regarding specific athletes or say, Sterling. Not a peep from ESPN.

It was certainly taken down last night. edit: oh, sorry, it was a "tech" issue. http://thebiglead.com/2014/09/24/espn-pull...fl-accountable/

My other favorite part was how their ombudsman put out a blog post about how the coverage of the ray rice situation was one of his proudest moments of his Ombudsman career. In it he referenced Simmons coverage among others. Luckily, ESPN took down the entire ombudsman section from their web site.

QUOTE (lord chas @ Sep 25, 2014 -> 03:29 AM) Will be interesting what Simmons' next move is since he fought so hard for creative control with Grantland and the 30/30 series The problem is even if he goes out on his own he'll never make as much money or be able to hire as many people as with the ESPN backing. That said, I'd love if he removed himself from tv and went back to writing and podcasts.

And wouldn't they have noticed when they entered the store that nobody was...panicking? Also, in other news, ESCALATE ESCALATE ESCALATE: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/yep-we-need-dashcams

I realize recruiting is a full time job, but I don't think I've heard a college coach whose jumped to the pros say that the NFL gig was less work than college.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 24, 2014 -> 10:32 PM) So just a small topic of discussion on a slow day: What do you feel happened to Eli Manning? Is he a victim of the team around him becoming worse, or do you hang all of it on Eli? In his two Super Bowl seasons, he was surgical down the stretch and really made other teams pay. Now, he seems just as likely to throw a pick or fumble as he is to get a completion. Just curious what you guys think, me and a friend had this discussion today I think it is 100% on the crap line and crap team around him. He always had an element of being a headcase. But last year eliminated virtually all of good Eli, just one year after being pretty dang good. You saw last week what he can do with some time.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 24, 2014 -> 10:13 PM) I remember really wanting the Bears to draft Bailey when they had the chance, instead they traded that pick to Washington and then took McNown a few picks later. McNown to Marcus Robinson FTW.

It honestly wasn't something I even expected out of Rauner. I thought he has played this thing absolutely perfectly, and then that.

Someone actively wanted Anquan Boldin?

I don't think I'm ever going to go bigger than the HTC One (basically iphone 6). I think any returns would be small. Also, it's surprising how little room you get when browsing the web on most sites anyway.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 24, 2014 -> 07:59 PM) Yeah, but he might love the idea of being the King of Ann Arbor. Personally, if I were him, I would stay in the NFL instead of BSing 17 year olds in an attempt to have them play for you. But maybe he wouldn't mind that. Michigan probably gives him a long term committment at huge dollars. Maybe he knows his schtick doesn't play long in the NFL, but works out well with guys who are younger and will be gone within 4 or 5 years. Again, I agree, if he leaves SF, another NFL team probably offers him a sweet gig. But it wouldn't shock me if he ultimately wound up in Ann Arbor. He is kind of a unique guy. I actually played cards with him a long time ago when he was on the Bears. Keep in mind for College jobs: - They are starting to pay just as much in some cases (see Texas' helicopter drop of money at Saban) - Your assistants do much of the recruiting - You have much, much more time off

Scott Downs had a positive WAR?

I haven't used a case in 3.5 years and haven't busted my phone. (18 mos on current one). Unless you are in construction or something, just risk it.

Those are ridiculous. He should have continued his "I'm a likeable guy and want to help" rather than this garbage.

Well, congrats to him. I hope Charlotte continues to be a great franchise. My dad lives nearby there now, I'd love to catch a game next year.

I'm going to ignore that. Noah and Rose have been doing some really great work this summer.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 24, 2014 -> 05:35 AM) Pitching in the NL is easier than the AL. Reed probably wouldn't look bad in the Sox pen but stink seems to spread on this team. Is this true even for bullpen?

That is ridiculous. He should lose commish powers.

QUOTE (gatnom @ Sep 24, 2014 -> 04:32 AM) More or less this. It's a common thought that Illinois should bend over backwards to please the Chicago basketball scene (hire Reggie Theus!) to get the top recruits from the area. I guess the best way to put this is that Chicago will never be owned by Illinois, so it's fantastic that we have a coach who can go out and recruit nationally (his top two recruits at Illinois so far are from out of state, and he has the interest of 4 other out of state top 50 recruits this year). I have no problems with the big name guys going elsewhere, by the way. They don't owe Illinois anything. It's funny isn't it. Honestly I feel like it's an uphill battle for Missouri to get St. Louis/KC 5 stars to come to Missouri. I think the feeling is like, that's where the in-state 3 stars go, I'm good enough for a top program. May sound dumb but when I was choosing colleges, going to U of I, where so many were going, kind of turned me off (because I was 18 and stupid). edit: by same token, when we are chasing some kid from California and we are top 5, I never really think "oh but we are so far away".

Eh, I can relate to the guy. I'm fine if it's not a high completion rate. What I don't liike was when (not bad anymore) to correct how easy it was previously, they basically had the cornerbacks play the ball while the receivers ran like idiots completely oblivious to the ball. They didn't correct it by having the QB throw long and erratic more often, just had the DB play the ball perfectly every time while the WR doesn't make a play for the ball.