IlliniKrush

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 04:01 PM) So f***ing sick of hearing about this it's not even funny. Every TV show, every radio updated, etc. At least this is something decent. It's better than hearing about somet stupid TO controversy or something of that nature. At least this thing has some substance to it, IMO.

QUOTE(AirScott @ Feb 7, 2006 -> 06:11 PM) Sun-Times article apparently Gretzky's wife is involved too. I remain largely uninterested. janet gretzky placing bets = wayne gretzky placing bets

Wow, that's pretty ridiculous. External factors and randomness can't explain that big of a disparity.

QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 12:55 PM) http://www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/9216412 Very interesting article on Coach K and his sideline antics. Not what I would expect from Doyel. Wait wait wait...Duke gets favorable treatment from the refs? I didn't even feel it was necessary to put that in green.

Keep your stick on the ice.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 10:02 AM) Another new starting lineup. Calloway will get another shot at starting, after sparking the offense during a comeback that fell short on Saturday. Kline will be coming off the bench now too. PG-Calloway SG-Strickland SF-Wilmont PF-Vaden C-Killingsworth I have an exam, the same time this game starts. I'm pretty pissed about that. Hopefully I'll be able to see the second half, or at the very least, the end of the game. Indiana HAS to get a road win tonight; there's not going to ever be a better opportunity to get a W at Wisconsin. Exam during big game = Steve's specialty

I didn't see the game as i was gone, but this spells trouble for Duke in the future: Rebounds UNC 42 Duke 21

I was at that game, my ears are still ringing from that anthem.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Feb 7, 2006 -> 06:23 PM) Initial reaction: looks promising, but, these new features are going to need some getting-used-to Questions: -How do you throw the baseball with the stick without upwards of five errors in one game? -Are there other views besides the behind-the-pitcher when pitching and is there any way to quicken that view up without having to watch him get the ball back, get settled, etc? -How do you swing for any power with the stick and can you direct your swing--pull or hit to the opposite field? -Should I even be wasting my time with the load-and-fire? -Doesn't the actual game seem to take a lot longer? -Don't use the stick for throwing, use classic throwing, where each button corresponds to the base...square=third, triangle=2nd, etc. Much easier. -Yes there are tons of views, i use the same pitching view that i use for the hitting view. And as far as i know, you can turn throw back to the pitcher off, but you can't turn off the batters fixing their gloves, knocking their cleats, etc. You just have to sit through it. -Don't use the stick. Both steve and i use zone hitting, i find it much more fun. -I've been playing games in about a half hour, which is nice IMO.

QUOTE(SnB @ Feb 6, 2006 -> 03:53 PM) I'd really enjoy to not read anything about the cubs in this forum.....ever why do they even matter now? Because it's still hilarious to rip on them.

Happy happy

QUOTE(SnB @ Feb 5, 2006 -> 11:05 PM) I've finally made my way up to all-american level. My eye has gotten alot better. Not against me

I was out of town this weekend, did i miss anything in college hoops?

Holy crap - "It says Chicago-area traffic tie-ups cause millions of hours of delay and cost trucking companies more than $223 million a year."

Current line is IU +4.5

Strange...but not bad to see him back for now

QUOTE(southsida86 @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 09:23 PM) I want to try out for my junior college baseball team next fall. I want to be a pitcher, as I throw some wicked breaking pitches. I need to speed up my pitches, and my fastball, as I only throw about 50-55 mph and my breaking pitches are in the 40-45 mph range. I need to get my fastball into the low 70s in order to make the team. I never played baseball in high school, and learned how to throw my pitches from looking up how to throw them on google. The guys on the team were impressed with my breaking pitches, especially the movement. I am wondering if it is even possible to get my fastball to gain 20 mph and breaking pitches 10-15 mph by september or october. I think it may be unrealistic, if not impossible to do this. I need your input. thanks. It's impossible. My suggestion? Become a knuckeball pitcher. Also, there are plenty of leagues out there...i don't know any by name, but there are a lot of hardball leagues i'm sure you could play in.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 03:44 PM) Illini fans....well I am glad our fanbase supports the teams so much, but Illini fans are oversensitive idiots for the most part when it comes to the media. We aren't all just like IB posters. Those guys are ridiculous and i can't stand them.

QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 02:40 PM) As for Illini hatred against Self, I can understand that, as I have the same feelings for Benedict Roy, that bastage. Only difference was Self never said on national television that we would remain the Illinois coach forEVER. I like that Illinois fans are getting cocky with their program, and I will admit, the program is close to becoming "elite", but lets stop and think what got the team here. Weber is a great coach, no question about it, but also safe to say his recruiting has not got off to a very solid start. Is Illinois any better than an NIT team if Dee doesnt gt hurt at the pre-draft camp?? Has Augustine got any better or learned anything from last years championship game?? I have all the respect in the world for Illinois and I hope they continue to build a reputation that makes the team a perinnial elite powerhouse, I just don't get it that their fans take it for granted that this is a foregone conclusion. Kentucky, UCLA, Duke, Kansas didnt become the programs they are overnight. Just like thedoctor, i realize we are not an elite program in college basketball right now. We are in the group below the elite. Maybe in 10 years or so we can say we are one of the elite programs in the nation, who knows. I also don't know where you see that we are getting "cocky" with our program. Must of us have never guaranteed anything from this team, and we are not overconfident about any Big Ten game against one of the top 7. No one's said this team is going to another Final Four. We are grateful for what we have, especially Bruce. Granted, Self brought some talent in here, but he was not a good tournament coach (or regular season coach for that matter) while here (and he's continued that at Kansas). With Self at the helm, i don't believe this team would have reached the NC last year, or be 20-2 right now. You have to give Weber some time to recruit, as he hasn't established himself as a "name" coach yet in college basketball. Hopefully we get to a point where the program sells itself. Also, i know Dee got hurt, but there was still a decent chance of him coming back even without the injury. But if he wasn't here i still think we'd be a pretty formidable team, but not a contender for the Big Ten title at all. Weber can flat-out coach, period. Once he becomes a name coach and wins more accolades and this team wins more big ten titles and has success in the tournament, i think getting recruits will be easier. I think we are already seeing the change - the 2007 class is looking mighty fine.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 12:27 PM) Dumb Fact

Remember when Kansas lost to Bucknell last year? That was sweet. As long as Self is there, i'm not too worried about Kansas doing anything in the tournament. You'll have to be real lucky to win 2 games.

QUOTE(SnB @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 12:56 AM) I believe what we're "supposed to do", is do the classic stuff, but put a little personalization into it. Are you implying that you are personalizing my gift?

JJ's still a whiny POS..maybe he'll b**** about the officiating after this game, too

They went for a 2 again and missed. Sorry, i don't understand that one at all. Should have been a foul, too.

14.5 left, need a 3 to tie.