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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 2, 2012 -> 03:01 PM) That is pretty funny now after the September numbers were revised down by about half. What september numbers?

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Nov 1, 2012 -> 09:26 PM) How can anybody think this taj extension was a bad deal? We let Asik go for nothing, we couldn't do the same with Taj. Now he's a trade chip. And until the day he's traded he'll be a valued contributor. I think it's just hangover regret for insisting on moving forward with this core. I'm glad Taj is back. I am just so bummed about this teams trajectory. We're going to be like the old Atlanta Hawks. An amazing player on our team that we'll have to insist to younger folk that they were so great, if they never won a ring.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 1, 2012 -> 04:33 PM) I am not sold on K-state. I would like to see Bama vs Oregon. I don't know how you can't be sold on Kstate after they went TO west virginia and absolutely manhandled that offense.

This is a great quote of explanation of probability by Nate Silver:

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 05:19 PM) A player who is great on defense and offense.. I really want Adrian Beltre, the Rangers might be trading him to make room for Mike Olt. This would be the best option I've heard. But I can't imagine Texas looks at us as good trade partners.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 05:16 PM) Now that our starting rotation has been solidified, at least until someone is traded, our next biggest need as I see it is 3rd base. I tend to be a defense first type of guy, but our offense is in a rather desperate need of a 3 hole hitter, or at least someone who can hit to all fields and take a walk once in a while. Since no one really has any idea about who other teams have made available I thought that it would be interesting to get some thoughts on the type of player you would like at 3rd base next season. In my opinion our offensive struggles kind of rules out an "all glove - no hit" type of player, but unless he hits like Miggy Cabrera I'm not sure that I want an "all hit - no glove" type either, although I'm leaning more towards the latter in this case. We would all love to have a 320 avg., 30 HR hitter that plays Gold Glove defense, but just who would that be? Realistically, I think that we need a higher average, hits to all fields (not necessarily HR's but a lot of doubles), not afraid to take a walk type, even if he is an average at best fielder. Kind of like who Youkilis was this season with a higher average. I think that it needs to be someone who opposing pitchers don't really want to face, someone who could at least provide a little protection in the lineup. We saw what happened to our offense when our most feared hitter was reduced to a singles hitter at best. I'm not really looking for names, although if you have one that appears available fine, but what type of player. I agree. I don't see anyone really available that will help our offense, but we need offense from 3b because other established positions are not providing much above league average (if that). We really need a 3b to contribute a solid OBP, because at SS, LF, and 2b it is horrible.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 03:38 PM) um. Irene was last year. LOL, sure. (southpark clip).

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 09:47 PM) Then I am not sure you know the rules because the 1 year sit out rule, is the rule we are talking about. A coach cant ban a player at all. The coach at worst, can restrict the transfer, which means the player has to sit for 1 year and pay his own way that year. Just so you know, Uthoff was restricted from going to Iowa by Wisconsin. Uthoff is currently at Iowa. He will get a scholarship next year. There is no such thing as "banning" there is simply forcing the student to sit 1 year without scholarship. I'm talking about the restrictions on permission to contact.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 09:53 PM) LOL. Yes, let's have NCAA free agency. Maybe you should consider why it's a rule? Has to be some reason, right? Not "no f***ing reason on earth." Semantics. They keep the money. I am not in favor of waiving the year sit-out rule. I am in favor of banning a coach preventing a player from transferring to a different school, while said coach can easily leave the college regardless of contract (really? When have we seen a contract ever affect a coach leaving? The surest sign of a coach about to leave is one that just signs a contract extension). These are amateur athletes. It's ridiculous.

QUOTE (longshot7 @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 08:12 PM) Sign a big name free agent every off-season whether you need them or not - that's what the Angels do, and their setup is very similar to the Sox. There's NOTHING to do next to the Stadium but they still pull 3 mil every year. They also benefit from great weather all around baseball season. Baseball games are miserable in April May and Late Sept here. And this year they were also miserable in July. But also in California it's a much more driving culture. People are used to there being nothing around where they are going. (rather large generalization, I know).

QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 08:00 PM) that would be nice.. If a natural disaster were to hit chicago, i dont really know where id evacuate to personally even with 24 hours notice.. Drive the family truckster as far south/west/north/east as possible and sleep at a motel 6 till its over? Maybe granma and grandpa could fly me into Miami last minute for $800 a ticket. And you have a truck.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 07:52 PM) This wouldnever fly politically, but I'd love to see it... if you are in an area ordered to evacuate from a natural disaster by proper government authorities... and if you had time to do so (say, at least 24 hours)... and you are not PHYSICALLY DISABLED from doing so... and you stay anyway... the full cost of any rescue operations or other assistance brought to you, YOU have to pay for. And that will be administered as a debt to government, like tax liability, which immediately rises to the top of all held debts. You want to be stupid? Fine. You pay for your stupidity. Great, plus provide transportation and a shelter for all of those in the city to get out.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 07:59 PM) Scholarship. Waiving a fee != getting paid.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 08:04 PM) Estimates are a scholarship to Wisconsin is worth over $50k per year. Tuition was $26k alone, that does not include free boarding at a private residence, food all year, etc. And what if a student realizes they are a better fit? 1) They can go to a school that isnt restricted. 2) They can wait 1 year to go to any school they want. How is that so prohibitive? There is no. f***ing. reason. on. earth. that a coach should be able to restrict a player's transfer anywhere. Absolutely none. These are amateur, unpaid athletes. The coach is making millions and can drop on a dime and leave the college, leaving the player at the whim of the new coach. And then if the player wants to transfer to be with a good fit? Sorry, you have to sit out a year. The player has no protection if the coach leaves, why should the coach get protection for when the player leaves?

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 06:55 PM) This is tiring. The second that Uthoff got a scholarship to go to Wisconsin to PLAY BASKETBALL it was about business. If he doesnt want to be involved in the business, pay to go to college like the rest of us. Guess what, if you pay your own freight you can do whatever you want. If its just about the good of the players only, why have any rules? Why not let UNC give out 100 scholarships? Why not let a player transfer during the season? Oh turns out that Minnesota isnt that good this year, why not try MSU? Oh MSU lost this week, Ill transfer to OSU? At what point do we hold these "kids" to their mistakes. Why not give them more years of eligibility? I only got 4 years, maybe if I got 10 Id have been something. The facts are no one at Wisconsin is talking about Uthoff. Its the past, yet for some reason an Iowa fan resurrects a dead issue. Bo Ryan is the most terrible person in the world, he wanted Uthoff to get a free education at a premiere university. For shame Bo Ryan, for shame. LOL. What if a student came in on scholarship, and realized they'd be a better fit at a different school's program. Do you realize how outrageous it would be for the school to deny that? NCAA basketball is not a business for the athletes. If it was they'd be getting paid.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 07:35 PM) Why should I be responsible for paying for someone to live on the coast where s*** like this happens every now and again? Why is it so bad that state and local governments should be responsible, for, you know, state and local problems? Edit: And for the record, since we all love truth in politics, he never said he'd get rid of FEMA, he said he'd shift some of those responsibilities to states or the private sector. I know, I know, what a a horror and all that, but it's not the same as ending the program altogether. State and local can't borrow money like the Fed can. Do we really want recoveries which should be a year or two to last decades? Having entire parts of the country unproductive due to catastrophe would eventually start to impact the economy and your pocket book. And beside that, there are few parts of the country immune from catastrophe. New York isn't as an area that commonly gets hugely affected by these things.

In my view, restricting where a player can transfer is the most ridiculous and slimey things a coach can do.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 06:13 PM) they said no prime or premier pricing. only OD and the cubs games are marquee games. also, notice the STH prices are the same per game. the big push is for season plans, even as small as 7 games. 7 games is a perfect amount. I'd definitely get one of those.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 06:07 PM) Okay, so why are we giving him props? LOL: Nate Silver ✔ @fivethirtyeight CAN'T BELIEVE METOROLOGISTS USED MATH AND SCIENCE TO PREDICT THIS STORM. THEY MUST BE MAGIC WIZARDS.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 04:16 PM) Nobody forces you to watch ESPN if you don't like their content. My life is filled with other channels or stuff from the DVR while ESPN is running Tebowmania and Heat Index. Okay, so why are we giving him props?

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 04:23 PM) nothing screams baseball like amazing grace. and god bless america is overplayed at games as it is.

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 02:46 AM) Hey regardless what you think about Rasmussen, give the man some props for giving us ESPN. Yay ESPN, thank you for filling my life with terrible Football Pregame Segments (WHERE YOU AT! STOP IT! ALL CLASSIC) and Tebowmania. And Heat Index.

QUOTE (staxx @ Oct 29, 2012 -> 08:03 PM) half-price or lowered beer price weekend night games.... attract the college kids i know what comes along with that, but it will put more people in the seats Just absolutely not.

QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 30, 2012 -> 12:23 AM) Would it be wrong to drink a Hurricane right now? I think it's more correct to drink a dark and superstormy

Oh hello Keion Bell.