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QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 03:29 PM) The biggest issue for the committee might be if they have TCU ranked higher than Baylor, even though Baylor won the head-to-head match-up and also won the Big 12. I was going to ask earlier if Baylor and TCU win out you almost have to take Baylor, right? Schedules are basically the same but Baylor has that head to head win even if it was in Waco.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 01:42 PM) Might be close. Auburn has three wins against ranked teams,two of them on the raod, and Ohio St has just 1. Looks like the final 4 might consist of Alabama/MissSt, FSU if they win out, TCU and winner of PAC-12. If FSU loses then I could see another SEC team getting in. Miss St is a lock if they lose to Alabama but beats Ole Miss. If you look at the remaining schedule, TCU basically can waltz in. Oregon has smooth sailing to the PAC title game and Arizona St just has Arizona left. If Bama beats Miss State and they both win out from there, I'd be pretty surprised if both don't get in.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 11:58 AM) that is sweet. do you think it would be better for him to switch to 3b and concentrate on his offense. and let the sox go and find another ss? No. Way too early to do that.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 11:47 AM) The dumbest thing about these football playoffs is that the top seed doesn't always gets the home game. Stevenson is #1 and if they win, they will have to play the state semifinal on the road. I know it's been that way for at least since I was in hs. What's their reasoning behind that?

QUOTE (farmteam @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 10:23 AM) I'm assuming the game is in Lincolnshire, right? Yup.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 10:18 AM) Definitely underdogs. Let's see what these sophs can do. Lose...hopefully.

I really want Miss State to knock Bama out this upcoming weekend.

This really is Nate Robinson all over again

Brooks might as well just get a 4 point play here.

Our defense is definitely horrific at the moment Pau is doing his part to make up for the yelling we lost when Carlos went away

Dougie throwing knees and drawing fouls! Love it.

Lol Auburn.

Maybe ASU will stop punting on 4th and 1 now.

The lineup switches every game isn't going to help us blow teams out either. No big deal.

Pop should be allowed to do with his team what he chooses. It's absurd to find him for sitting guys out.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 05:30 PM) 7pm game tonight. First round of playoffs. We should roll but oh so cold. Would your championship be in December? Sounds like this was planned awfully.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 03:21 PM) Yeah well I have sources. I can't tell you who they are, but rest assured that those teams, plus quite a few others, are interested in both Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. The White Sox are listening but aren't sure the teams will give enough. Rick Hahn said something like "You don't ever want to say anybody's untouchable, because there's a price for everything, but I'm just not sure any one is going to be able to pay that price for either of our best two starting pitchers." With out a link I just can't believe you.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 03:11 PM) Also, these same teams are interested in Chris Sale. And Jose Quintana. Because f*** it, we have to publish something. It wasn't reported so you don't know that.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 01:50 PM) Their playoff success with this team isn't exactly inspiring. Again, not saying they aren't a good team, they are, but they can't play D when it counts and that is a huge issue. I don't consider them a title contender.

LeBron James ‏@KingJames 5m5 minutes ago In the words of the great @AaronRodgers12 "RELAX"

It's just way too early to tell with a bunch of these teams especially the Bulls and Cavs. I think SA is the favorite as of now because why not but there are certainly teams out there that can beat them including Chicago and Cleveland.

Oh ya, both the Cavs and Bulls have a long way to go. The Bulls have at least been winning(against awful teams but wins are wins) but they certainly don't look great yet. That said, I agree with everyone that as much as I b****ed about the front office in the offseason, I'm really starting to warm up to this roster. If we're healthy in the playoffs, we got a chance.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 10:46 AM) Since we do not know the 2015 roster, how can you say this team is at least one season away? The White Sox don't make the playoffs very often, but a couple of times when they did, they were just about as bad as they were in 2014 the previous season. The 1999 team won 75 games. The 2007 team won 72 games. In 1976, I know, baseball was a lot different, the team was awful and lost 97 games. The 1977 Southside Hitmen won 90. That can get you in the playoffs these days. In 1989 they won 69 games and won 94 in 1990, and it wasn't all because Frank Thomas. He came up in August. As did young Alex. Robin Ventura wasn't exactly ripping the cover off the ball either. They need to acquire a hitter or 2 and a few pitchers, maybe get someone who can catch the ball, and need some guys to develop, but it has been done before. The way it is now, you have a .500 roster, but can win one extra game a month, you are right there. I agree with all of this.

Steroids or not when Gagne was in the middle of that streak he was one of my favorite pitchers ever to watch. He just made hitters look silly.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Nov 6, 2014 -> 01:12 AM) I hate to toot my own horn and I know it's still very early in the season but I'm on record here as saying I don't believe the Cavs will be a contender this year, heck I'll be shocked if they make it to the ECFs. Just because they added LeBron and KLove, in my opinion, didn't make them the East's favorite. I still believe KLove is overrated (go ahead and sue me) and so is Irving. They'll improve later on this season but they can't touch the Bulls, IMO (health considering, I'm looking at you Rose). LeBron to Miami was a whole different situation, there he joined a top 5 elite former FMVP and a proven PF, all being overseen by one of the NBA's greatest minds, the godfather Pat Riley. OTOH, Cleveland has an unproven NBA coach and Cleveland is still Cleveland. The Cavs are not contenders THIS year. BTW, let me be the first to give props to the FO, I know it's the cool thing to rag on them but they've quickly built a deep team that has legit shooters, defense, post offense, rim protection, rebounding and top tier talent. Health is really the only issue with this team but that's something they really can't control. I especially want to give props acter the whole Carmelo episode, I was one of the few Bulls fans who didn't believe Melo was serious about coming here and frankly, I didn't want him, I hate his ISO game to be honest. Let him stay a loser in NY but keep getting them checks, to quote the wise Jalen Rose... You're really going to toot your own horn after 4 games? Ok. I'll be the first one to give you props if they don't make it to the ECF's. But once again, no chance that happens.