Rowand44

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Oct 15, 2006 -> 11:24 PM) These Illini fans are boring, Rowand I concur.

Ross Gload should start the season at short in 07.

Well this offseason just took an interesting turn.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Oct 15, 2006 -> 10:42 PM) No one cares about you and your mid major team

So how about those Salukis? Anyone? Bueller?

To break up all the Weber/Gordon/KU stuff, SIU added 08 recruit Chris Parrish today.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Oct 15, 2006 -> 05:22 PM) My god the Dolphins are awful... This team is an embarrasment.

QUOTE(beautox @ Oct 15, 2006 -> 09:33 AM) legends of the hidden temple, that show was amazing. You know, I have not met one person who didn't love that show. It really is a classic. QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Oct 15, 2006 -> 09:11 AM) Your story reminds me of a time when I went in one of those Haunted House Rides at a Theme Park in Malaysia on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur a few years back. But basically, this was the crappiest ride I have ever been on in my life, there was basically nothing inside there. I remember when I came out of there, I couldn't stop myself laughing very loudly at how terribly stupid that was, and the people there were looking at me like I was crazy or something. This one wasn't that bad besides a few ridiculous parts, it was kind of entertaining at least. I like to try and talk to the people who try to scare you though and see if I can get them to break "character," I got a few to.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Oct 15, 2006 -> 09:18 AM) Don't you find it interesting that just about everyone in baseball, even the Yankees where money isn't an issue, find McCarthy a lot more attractive than any of the other members of the greatest rotation ever assembled. Maybe just maybe Ozzie is wrong, and BMac is a good starting pitcher. I've been saying this forever but he's a special pitcher imo and he'll get a chance to prove that this season.

So I went to like this haunted village thingy last night(ya, I'm a loser) and walking through, they put you through this trailor and a bunch of the scream characters are just sitting there. So anyways, cause that part was kind of ridiculous I go to one of the guys in the scream masks "hey, you're those scream guys, you kill people right?" The guy goes "HELL YA," that was probably the best part of the whole night.

I'm really not a fan of Moose. The guy is pushing 40 and has only had one good year in the last three. I got a feeling if we signed him, it'd backfire completely. I'd rather stick with what we have than sign Mike, jmo.

If it takes Brandon then forget about it. BTW, it's obviously real early so I can definitely see why NY would try to get Brandon included right now. That doesn't automatically mean a month or two from now that they won't rethink the stance on taking the other 3 pitchers.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Oct 14, 2006 -> 01:27 PM) Hey, what about *cough* Evansville *cough*? Honestly Rex, I think they'll be pretty solid. If I were to guess, I'd say 6th or 7th in the valley, while not great is an improvement, they've brought back a lot of talent from last season, the problem is the valley's top teams are extremely good once again.

QUOTE(Sonik22 @ Oct 14, 2006 -> 09:36 AM) The Valley is looking pretty good this year with Wichita State, Creighton, Northern Iowa, and SIU. Looking like we will see 4-5 teams in the tourney again. Its going to be a tough year for SIU to win the conference but I think we can do it again! Go Dawgs! Missouri State should be better than UNI this year and it wouldn't surprise me at all if they finish higher than the Shocks either. Now if Hinson can actually get the Bears to the NCAA's this year, who knows but that team should be pretty darn good. If I had to guess right now though, I'd say: Creighton, SIU, Missouri State and Wichita State all get into the tournament this year.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Oct 14, 2006 -> 07:55 AM) While that may or may not be true, it seems to be a bit of an overreaction to me. It's a huge overreaction. Like you said there are ways to survive without unbelievable, ridiculous talent. I'll guarantee you one thing, and that's that Bruce will get the most out of the talent he has.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Oct 13, 2006 -> 05:45 PM) I'm finally going to see jackass tonight. I'm pretty excited. Absolutely awesome movie.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Oct 14, 2006 -> 12:52 AM) Well if Gordon has really been on the fence the last several months, Bruce shoulda had a backup plan, which he obviously didn't. It's funny cause you were the one who basically said Gordon was 100 percent locked into U of I not more than a few days ago. I despise Illinois and I couldn't care less either way about IU but what Gordon did here is just wrong here imo. Like Krush said, Weber really can't do more recruiting for Gordon's spot when he thinks he's locked in for the Illini. What's he supposed to tell a top recruit "Well there is a shot that Gordon might leave so remember us just in case." Gordon really left UI in a rough spot here.

I'm finally going to see jackass tonight. I'm pretty excited.

Good to know that you can still count on D'angelo Jimenez to F things up.

QUOTE(Jimbo @ Oct 13, 2006 -> 11:27 AM) College Basketball is my fav(besides the sox)...im so glad i can get the college bball package on directv. QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Oct 13, 2006 -> 01:08 PM) ^^^ Thirded.

Yikes. I hate the Illini but I'd be pretty pissed if I was an U of I fan right now.

QUOTE(SoxPride56 @ Oct 13, 2006 -> 07:51 AM) I know I might get killed for saying this, but what about Mussina if we can get him to sign a 2 year deal. That way after the contract is up, Broadway and Heager will be ready, if there not ready before then. Is Carlos Zambrano available, I know he is a FA after 07, so maybe we can get him? But would the Cubs want to trade a young, all-star to the White Sox, and what would the Sox have to give up in return? Would you trade Fields for Zambrano striaght up if we can sign Zambrano and Crede to long term deals? Maybe that isnt realistic? Is there any way to get Lackey from the Angels? Would Garcia, Vazquez and Cotts be enough to land Lackey and Shields?... Peavy? Hudson? The way I look at it, is we have 6 starts, atleast one has to be traded, would that really improve the rotation that much? I don't think it will. Right now, I think you can pencil in Buehrle, Garland, and McCarthy into the rotation, but who will fill the other holes? Not even close to being realistic. Zambrano is one of the leagues elite starters, you're not getting him for an above average but not great prospect. I'd kill for Carlos Zambrano by the way.

KW or Hawk/DJ's job. I know everyone here would be thrilled if I took over Kenny's job.

20 days 'till the Dawgs tipoff against Quincy(yes, that's a real college...i guess). After playing a few cupcakes we have Murray State and then onto the Thanksgiving tournament where we'll face Arkansas in the first round and could potentially face 3 'bcs' teams. Then there is that December 17th date which should be fun.

Zito and Matsuzaka are Boras clients. Jason Schmidt is 33, going to receive probably much more money than he is worth and I'm not sure if he's better than what we already have. And that pretty much does it for the free agent market. On the trade market? Maybe Dontrelle(not a fan) and who else? Besides the obvious trading of one starter to make room for Brandon is there really anything else Kenny can do to improve the staff? Thoughts? Ideas?