IlliniKrush

The point is there's a line somewhere that will be crossed where he needs to not be #4 anymore. To use an extreme example, fast forward 5 years and say he's still on the Sox, and his production is obviously dropping. Is he still at #4 because he's "Paul Konerko" and that's his spot and people look up to him? And you don't want to mess with chemistry and feelings? The emotion game can only go so far. Are we at that point yet I don't know. But the last month has been awful, and maybe it's injuries, but if this keeps up a few more weeks, it would be baseball stupid to keep that production in the #4 spot.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 17, 2012 -> 10:07 AM) Someone is flying a plane over State College with a banner that says: "TAKE THE STATUE DOWN OR WE WILL" I read this too fast the first time, thought it said "stadium" instead of "statue." Now that'd be something.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 11:55 PM) Is there any way the family could be right? Is this Freeh guy prejudiced with his conclusions? I did think it was mighty damning when the AD said to somebody, "What is the update? Joe is asking about it and very curious." That to me was the zinger. That Joe knew and did nothing. I bet Joe never mentioned it to Sandusky once, never even confronted his longtime coworker and friend and said, "Is any of this s*** true? Are you a danger to children???" But I was just wondering if there's any way this Freeh guy knows for sure. Or if there's still benefit of doubt. My other question is: Seriously, should the statue be removed right now? I think it should be taken down. I see the student group changed it's name today from Paternoville or something to Nittanyville or something. My feeling is Sandusky is scum and will be murdered in jail. Also that Paterno never once even confronted Sandusky on any of this. My final feeling is Penn State made a HORRENDOUS f***ing decision, a horrendous lapse of judgment in allowing Sandusky access to the facilities after he was removed or after he resigned. I mean why would a healthy guy like that leave coaching at a young age, in a successful program? Probably because he had to quit cause of abuse allegations. To let the guy have access to the facilities was probably the worst decision I've ever heard of ... ever. About what, JoePa having no knowledge of anything going on? JoePa said himself he wish he would have done more (with the benefit of hindsight, LOL). All this s*** is a bunch of noise. They are just going to fight tooth and nail to try to protect his already ruined name.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 06:47 PM) Any Illini fans see the home schedule this year? It should lead to a lot of wins, but holy hell is it unexciting. W. Michigan Charleston Southern La. Tech Penn State Indiana Minnesota Purdue W. Michigan's probably a game again, La Tech will be too. Penn State should be tough too. You'd think the other conference games would help, but my guess is at least 2/3 are pretty close even if we win. It's the type of schedule you need to take advantage of, but may not. I'd much prefer this schedule with a new staff than to have it exciting and guaranteed to lose more games. But man, the 3/4 weeks with at Michigan, at OSU, and at Wisconsin is just brutal. Chalk those up before the season starts and focus on the other 9. The ASU and Penn St games are the biggest games on the schedule.

At least JoePa's dead. We have to sit here and listen to Jay Paterno be annoying, ignorant and ridiculous every day. They can all go to hell. You should have just laid low and let his death get your family off the hook. Welcome back to the line of fire, I hope you get absolutely crucified the rest of your lives. And they should take down the statue immediately and toss it through your front window.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 10:20 PM) Um, OK. That doesn't even look remotely fun.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 14, 2012 -> 02:22 AM) p**** We get random comments on the street CONSTANTLY on how cute she is, so say what you want.

We go to that one on Peoria and Monroe all the time.

And I've probably seen Badger and Rock as well. Look for the skinny guy walking the little Bichon.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 08:34 PM) Where is Jordan4Life and that stupid f***ing Paterno photo he rocked for a few months? Hes a joke

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 10:34 AM) Anyone still want to defend Paterno? Want me to send thousands of idiot students to your door?

You typing 2nd line center many posts ago for each put them on the same level. Go read it, it was the only way to interpret that post. It was an oversimplification you got rightly got called on. BTW, it's impossible for Kane to play well at center. We've established that. Your opinion if way off base if you actually think PK/Plek is a STEAL for Kane/Hammer. Who's the best player in the trade? Pretty hard to have it be a steal when you're giving up the best player with the highest upside.

DePaul...yeah that'll be the day.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 11, 2012 -> 02:24 PM) It really is a procedure that they have down to a science now. Make sure the dog doesn't mess with her stitches and you will be all good. Do we get sent home with a cone of shame?

Your point was that you said Kane's a center, which is incorrect. You also tried to paint a picture that Kane = Plekanec, which is also incorrect. You also said it would be a steal for the Hawks, yet the Hawks, in theory, were holding out for more draft picks. If you think that deal is a steal, well, I don't know what to tell you. There's a huge difference between Hammer an PK, but also a huge difference between Kane and Plekanec, whether you want to believe that or not is your choice.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 11, 2012 -> 02:17 PM) Show me where I said "Kane = Plekanec." Since he played there last year. Yes and he is outstanding there. Hes a wing, but thanks.

Puppy getting spayed tomorrow. Ugh, don't want her to have to be in pain, feel terrible but know it's for the best. What should I know about post surgery when we get her back home? Any tips or recs?

Am I the only one to find the ESPN The Mag Body Issue...weird and creepy? Gronkowski with a pinata on his nuts? I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be getting from this.

Go away. http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/...-jerry-sandusky

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 10, 2012 -> 06:29 PM) That's over simplifying things...how? Yes, Kane has massive upside, but Subban has Norris trophy type upside and, IIRC, he's even younger than Kane and he plays a position that the Hawks need more. Keep in mind, Hjalmarsson is no better than a 5th defenseman. A young, really good defenseman and a 2nd line C who's only 29 for Kane and a 5th defenseman would be a steal for the Hawks. Bergevin isn't stupid. If Montreal wants a pick, Hjalmarsson, and a prospect for Plekanec, the Hawks would be dumb to not make that deal. He's 29 and will put up 55+ points next year. He even had 69 and 70 in a year before. I'm not sure where you think that would be a steal for the Hawks. So much of a steal that the Hawks, in theory, were trying to get draft picks from Montreal to even out the trade. QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 10, 2012 -> 09:33 PM) You said Kane = Plekanec. Case closed. Indeed, case closed. Oversimplified, but also incorrect. Since when is Kane a 2nd line center? First off he's not a center, second of all he's more of a 1st line winger than a 2nd line winger.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 10, 2012 -> 06:40 PM) Plus for the games played in the NL stadium, the fans of the NL team will get to see the DH on the AL team play (which is a plus if said DH is a star). I like the idea. On a sidenote, despite being a fan of the AL, I prefer the rules of the NL (pitcher hitting). Since the difference in the leagues is the DH, I don't get this sentence. QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 10, 2012 -> 06:58 PM) I would prefer the NL rules if the pitchers weren't so goddamn awful at hitting. If they could just be .200 hitters, it would make it so much better. But the game slows down when the 8-9 spot comes up, and it's just way too easy of an out. Correct. Get this "pure baseball" s*** out of here. Pitchers don't practice hitting, don't give a s*** about hitting, and it's a joke at bat 99% of the time. Oh yay, he can bunt since there is a guy on! What great baseball strategy this is. How entertaining. It's just an automatic out and the strategy is working around everyone in front to get to the dead spot to end the inning and get out of a jam. That's just not quality baseball.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 8, 2012 -> 08:29 PM) And in 2010, he had his lowest S% since his first year and only 25 goals (he had more the following season and this past season). He also only had 266 shots, which he surpassed the following 2 years at wing. Point is, Sharp needs to be at a wing so he can do what he does best, shoot and shoot a lot. Point is, he can hold down center if necessary without him being out of position. It's not like trying to throw Kane in there. So, you acquire more top 6 help, and if it's in the form of a winger, that's fine.

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 02:13 PM) Again, that is not what I said... but disagreeing with you is like arguing with a brick wall and anyone in the college basketball forums would agree.... so I'm done. Actually, it is what you are saying. Maybe you aren't sure what your argument is anymore.

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 01:57 PM) The ump should remember the fans are there to see the players and not throw out a guy for something so small... see I can do that too Too bad Greinke's action caused the ejection. That wasn't small. That was as easy an ejection as you'll get. An umpire's job is to call and manage the game. Doesn't matter teams, inning, player. The end. Again, please write Selig to say that no ejections should happen in the first 3 innings.

Fans pay money to see a game. What happens when they are there is not guaranteed. Greinke should remember that they are there to see him pitch, not throw tempter tantrums and get ejected.