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QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 11:43 PM) No one thought USC was actually going to blow this, did they? They've been playing from behind all year. Game isn't over yet, Fresno won't go away, I'll guarantee you that.

Reggie Bush is the most ridiculous player ever, ever, ever, ever.

QUOTE(Fotop @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 11:33 PM) The simple, asshole answer: because they're Notre Dame. The complex answer: Well that might take awhile. But really who do you think is getting screwed for you to ask this question? Miami is out of the picture now, Va Tech will probably be repping the ACC (and if they lose to FSU they won't get an at large), Texas the big 12, whoever the big east (WVU? I don't even know), PSU the big 10, LSU or georgia in the SEC (with the loser being knocked out of contention). So that leaves OSU, ND, Oregon. So i know what you're thinking....Oregon is getting screwed. Currently, ND holds a slight margin over Oregon in the BCS. Both have losses to USC...with ND's being a "better" loss (if you could even classify a loss as such). But ND has the loss to MSU, again it was a close one, whereas Oregon has no other loss. So disregarding the logistics, you have to ask yourself who really is the better team? Polls would say ND is, watching games...well you'd probably say ND as well. I mean obviously this means nothing to you coming from me. But really, ND is a quality team....I haven't seen enough of Oregon to form an opinion on them so i wont really comment on them. Disregarding talent, you'd have to ask yourself hypothetically as someone in charge of the Fiesta Bowl (assuming that is where the at large team(s) would go) how can you turn down ND? High revenues, high ratings, these all come with having ND in your bowl. Is that fair to be the reason you put them in a bowl? Yes and no. No because you'd wish in a perfect world money is not a factor and the "best" teams should be in the bowl (even though i consider ND deserving). Yes because ND has earned, over time, preferential treatment because they've put the numbers up. They've given the bowl people the money they like to see, so they get the edge. To me, all of this is moot because I know my team can compete on a high level and will probably do well in a major bowl. However I understand why people would think ND was not deserving, just thought i'd shed some light on the situation. Great post fotop. I personally don't think ND should be in but everything you said makes perfect sense. Well done.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 10:13 PM) Fresno hanging with USC for now, anyway I think they're going to stay with them all game, they can play. I'm not saying they're going to win but I don't think they get blown out like most teams against USC in the 2nd half.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 08:26 PM) Yeah it was close.........just a little bit. I think I just understood what you were saying, when I first read it I thought you meant when he caught the ball he was close to being out of bounds, but I understand what you're saying now. My bad.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 07:38 PM) Yep. My bust. THats pretty crazy isn't it. We aren't gonna sign back our base hit run driver inner. Not that I would either. I'm gonna be pissed if our lineup plan is: Pods Guch Frank/other questionable (as in Frank) DH Dye Pier Rowand Crede Uribe Anderson though. Because I am NOT a big Anderson fan. At least not for next year's offense. A year after that maybe. Don't worry about that jphat, I guarantee you that won't be our lineup next season.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 03:38 PM) I would like to see that reception to get Ohio State to the 5 yard line. He looked close to being out of bounds. Who knows. It wasn't really close at all.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 04:06 PM) I was starting to worry I was the only one to think this wouldn't be a crippling move for the Fish. Beckett reminds me of Wood with all these injuries and phantom injuries. That bilster-issue is a serious problem. If you can get either Danks, who is a very highly touted prospect, or Diamond--two, young promising pitchers--in a move to cut salary and obtain Hank's bat, I like the move. Well said, bozley. Here's the thing, if they went through with this in the last two years they would have lost Pavano, Burnett and Beckett. I wouldn't consider either of those 3 aces and they all seem to have injury problems, however when they were in there they were productive. All the sudden they go from having a very solid rotation to having Dontrelle and a bunch of youngins in there. The Marlins are pretty much screwed this season if they go through with that deal...now if they're just trying to rebuild then that's a whole different story.

QUOTE(Felix @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 04:27 PM) Rowand's crappy offensive season last year was better than Pierre's career numbers, but if you really think Pierre is better, thats ok. They're different types of players so it's kind of ridiculous to compare their offensive numbers. Just cause you have more power doesn't make you a better offensive player. IMO Juan is a bigger threat and better player offensively then Aaron is. The thing I'm worried about is Juan's defense compared to Aaron's, I want to see Pierre play D before I make a judgement on his defense as I don't recall him playing defense all that much.

QUOTE(Soxpranos @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 03:39 PM) Not hatred, hes not even one of the top 6 Cf's. I just dont sweat his jock. Rowand is good, but far from great as you make him out to be. There are 2 centerfielders that are head and shoulders above everyone else in Jones and Hunter and then Aaron is in the next group with Cameron, Kotsay, Wells, and maybe a few others I'm not thinking of right now.

QUOTE(Felix @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 06:43 AM) I'm not sure how devestating that 1-2 would be. They each are basically the same type of player, and to hit in the 2 hole for Ozzie, you have to have great bat control and move the runner over, like Iguchi did this year. Can Pierre/Pods actually do that? I know they can get slap singles, but I'm not completely sure they have the best bat control in the world to be that effective at the top of the order. Pierre can definitely bunt, that is one thing I know for sure. If the Sox really want Pierre then it's most likely Ozzie driving that bandwagon since he knows Pierre very well.

QUOTE(Felix @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 06:41 AM) That would be Pierre, since, correct me if I'm wrong, but his contract is up after this year. Scott's is as well.

QUOTE(Felix @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 06:40 AM) For their price, defense, and offensive potential, I would rather Aaron Rowand in the outfield than Juan Pierre for the Sox next year. I don't really understand why the Sox want Pierre so much in the first place, or at least, appear to want him so much. Cause that 1-2 would be devastating on opposing pitchers, and would just cause chaos on the base paths. Like I said though I want to see Juan play cf cause I don't recall whether he's good or not.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 06:37 AM) I love the idea of a 1-2 of Pods and Pierre *Drools*

QUOTE(beck72 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 06:34 AM) Ozzie knows all about Pierre. If he thinks adding Pierre [at the expense of Rowand probably, who'd have to be dealt to another team to make room] would make the sox a better team, then a few things would be clear: 1] Pierre's offense [ability to get onbase, steal bases, hit near .300] would help the sox score more runs on a consistent basis 2] Pierre's speed in the OF would take away more hits then his arm will give up 3] Pierre and Pods in the same OF wouldn't weaken the sox overall defense I love Pierre but there really is no where to play him unless like you said Aaron gets dealt for something else. To be honest I don't recall seeing Juan play the outfield very often so I really have no opinion on his defense one way or the other.

QUOTE(Felix @ Nov 18, 2005 -> 02:26 PM) Don't worry, we'll trade for him again before the deadline (note how there is no green..) This joke is going to get old very quickly this year, isn't it?

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 18, 2005 -> 09:16 AM) That means that Gio, Liotta, Haig, maybe ever BMAC is in their sights for Thome. And I wouldnt do that deal. Meh, they're just trying to get as much as they can, they obviously know they won't get a ton for Thome. We'll see, I like our chances to land Jim for a reasonable price.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Nov 18, 2005 -> 08:49 AM) Shame on you. Oooooo, which one of you guys is buying that for me?

Someone was just blasting this song in the halls. What a fantastic song. :headshake

I think the Cubs just set Wagner's and Ryan's market value through the roof.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 09:26 PM) Jim Hendry is insane. I don't think it can be said any better.

QUOTE(bkmoney @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 09:23 PM) espn is reporting its 2/11.. option not yet finalized. and there is going to be a signing bonus thrown in too cubs using some of their money i guess.. Holy f***.

QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 08:55 PM) Florida has made it clear that they have interest in three players on our Major League Roster... Marte, Contreras, and Rowand. They have? I know those were the trade rumors going around at the deadline, that doesnt mean we have the full story. Unless Pierre gets traded and they dont get a centerfieder in return I don't see why they would have interest in Aaron.

QUOTE(WSoxMatt @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 08:46 PM) Rowand to Florida for Delgado if PK leaves ...and why would Florida want Rowand?

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 08:21 PM) The stuff we're hearing is 3/11 Ya, I just read that, that's a lot of f***in money for Scott Eyre.