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QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 3, 2014 -> 07:23 PM) And that one playoff appearance was awful. We drove up from Champaign and bought tickets at the gate the day of for game 4.. The Hawks were in the midst of a like a 200+ minute goalless streak at the hands of Brent Johnson. I wonder what it's like not to have lived through the really down dogs*** years and not really caring?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 3, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) There are PLENTY of new fans who do take it seriously. I've stated multiple times that they're welcome to come in, respect the history, and enjoy the ride. Then there are others who don't. Like our good friend Joe who had no idea what goals happened when in the most important game of the year but sure had a lot of blowhard opinions about how unfair they were! Those seats at the United Center, with a great team, were always sold out - the Hawks had no problems with attendance at Chicago Stadium nor with the teams of Roenick, Murphy, Amonte were kicking ass in the mid-90s. It's not like the fans NEVER existed. But don't you worry, the new fans all think that the team didn't exist prior to 2009. It did. Recognizing that and their history goes a long way. I wonder how many of them actually realize why Hawks fans cheer through the National Anthem? You do know that some of the fans were just being born the last time they were good? So to them, the Hawks were an afterthought.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 3, 2014 -> 02:20 PM) Agreed. I am much happier to see 22k in the house every night versus when the team was on the verge of extinction in terms of their relevance in the Chicago market like it was 7/8 years ago. I like having people to talk hockey with versus most not knowing what an icing actually is. Hockey fans are weird like that. I can't think of any other sport where the hardcore fans gets pissed that there are new fans. I mean, the Hawks on TV at a bar is an EVENT now, its not something you have to ask to be put on. You have to love how its become. Plus the stadium is full of top shelf ass now.

Plain original greek yogurt is about the only kind left that is actually good for you. Chibani and those brands put out by yoplait and Dannon have ruined greek yogurt. Check out the sugar content, its horrible for you. Check out icelandic skyr by Siggi's in your yogurt aisle. MUCH lower on sugar and tastes awesome.

As a fan of a team, dont you WANT people to be interested in it? I dont get the resistance at this point of having newer fans. Everyone has to start somewhere.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 08:11 PM) Nice, I think someone here did this and they have him a 5c since they had no more 5's. I did. Pretty decent upgrade other than the fact it's a color back.

QUOTE (Tex @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 07:14 PM) You also eat back the exercise calories. Bottom line you have to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight. I'm not having a problem most days staying under 1,700 calories. I've all but eliminated sodas, and other calorie wasters. Calories are a very broad term. 1600 is very low for a full grown man. If anything you are starving your body and it's going to store bad fat.

QUOTE (TRU @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 03:07 PM) Has anyone ever heard the term Redskins used as a racial slur? Ive never once heard that used to describe an indian by anyone. It's not and it doesn't need to be changed.

Yeah I thought they got the call correct. Play some defense and it never happens.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 04:58 PM) They just discussed Sale's crazy start to this season on IT. Chris Rose said "Yeah, I love watching the guy pitch, but I feel like he is going to break in half at any moment." That about sums up the media's continued disrespect towards Chris Sale. He's good, but he's about to explode, so....meh. Same guys who had boners for Strasburg. Guys are idiots.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 12:31 PM) I believe it was during the fight it was suspected.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 11:56 AM) I was curious about that.

They didnt hit on the fact that the

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 07:45 AM) Holy Jebus...only 1600 calories a day? I'd starve to death. I second what you said about keeping track, it makes you look at things like cookies and say, "It's just not worth it", considering 2-3 little cookies is usually a few hundred calories, half of which are fat calories...for that I could drink 3 light beers and break even. I'll take the beer please. 1600 calories is REALLY low if you are working out. I intake maybe twice that amount as a diet. Also "calories" are not all created equal. IMO if you want to diet you change to 5 or 6 small meals a day and eat clean and the calorie count doesnt matter.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2014 -> 08:25 AM) I didn't realize exactly how much of the team is signed up for next year already. The biggest UFA they have is either Brookbank or Regin (unless you want to count Hanzus). The RFAs are Morin, Raanta, and Ben Smith. I think its going to be a little less busy other than the extensions. There are clear holes on this team that need to be addressed but as usual the core is there and you need to add to a team that is already very good.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 31, 2014 -> 04:56 PM) Saw my guy last night at the game and he hears Sanchez up sooner than you think at SS. hmmm havent heard that.

Almost went sub 80 today. Fantastic Chicago golf weather.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ May 31, 2014 -> 12:39 AM) The 2003 Blackhawks say f*** you, Steve. But yeah, this series has just been legit f***ing hockey. What the hell are you doing not watching these games? Weird. Let's not jinx it. See ya Sunday. Dude I'm the worst jinx. You should thank me. I'm getting updates and I am watching it now. Literally I've only seem LA goals this series. It's weird as hell and it stings.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ May 31, 2014 -> 12:28 AM) I f***ing love this. Mechanics are f***ing garbage and always have been. Pitchers either have the ability to absorb punishment or they dont. This whole argument has been going on in cycling for way longer than baseball. I'm a cyclist and the pseudoscience of "fit" has been an issue forever. It's all bulls***. Either you have it, or you dont. Right. It's like distance running. Some people last forever, some just wear out. Not everyone can throw forever.

I've heard Beckham was discussed as lately as Tuesday. And he wouldn't go far.

QUOTE (ptatc @ May 31, 2014 -> 12:09 AM) Sometimes. Although the only reason he was as good as he was is due to his huge hands. That was why he could throw the split so well. His fingers literally wrapped around the ball. His wrist torque was unreal. It added velocity to his fastball and spin to that ridiculous curve. He had a lot of forearm tightness at times

QUOTE (ptatc @ May 30, 2014 -> 06:20 PM) Same type of degenerative hip issue. Genetics suck I assume.

Lol. Jack is lucky he didn't need him.

Kris Bryant is good, real good.