G&T

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 16, 2011 -> 03:38 PM) The Pacers couldn't really have ask for anymore for 46 minutes and they are still going to lose. This is going to be a cakewalk. They hit 10 threes and shot 46%. Over 50% for most of the game. That can't play better.

Talk about closing. Holy s***. HOT SAUCE

QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Apr 16, 2011 -> 03:23 PM) Uh no, Boozer turning Hansbrough into a hall of famer is what is costing us right now. Boozer is a bad defender. It's nothing new...well Boozer just got clowned.

Rose is costing their offense with awful shot selection. Can't win if you don't allow anyone to help you. Meanwhile, Indy over 50% from the field.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 16, 2011 -> 03:13 PM) Seems like Indy is shooting 70%. 62% from 3. 48% from the field. Gotta play better D. Deng with a T. Unbelievable.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 16, 2011 -> 02:58 PM) Rose should drive every play and just abandon the 3 pointer. Yeah he has to give that shot to Korver. That's all Korver does.

On this day, to this point, the Pacers are the better team. There hasn't been any defense all game.

Hawks blow a great opportunity and now it's 3-1. That about ends this game. There some great rebound chances to open nets and it just didn't look anyone wanted to get to the damn puck.

Ben f***in Smith thank you

This might be the worst powerplay I've ever seen.

Hawks have nothing working. They can't complete a pass to save their lives.

Oh CNN: Whoops indeed

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Apr 14, 2011 -> 02:06 PM) Recap from Belgium Decent Beers: La Chouffe Rochefort 8 Delirium Nocturnum Bellevue Kriek Good Beers: XX Bitter Delirium Tremens Augustijn Saison Dupont Bels Pilsener Straffe Hendrix Tripel Brugse Zot (same brewer as the beer above) Great Beers: Moinette - Jim, this is from Dupont Brewers, the same that did Avec Bons Vouex (and Saison Dupont), they quickly moved up to one of my favorite brewers De Garre- a local only beer served only in a very small bar, 12% and served with cheese, absolutely delicious of a beer Straffe Hendrix Quad - the best from the local brewery in Bruges, blew the Tripel out of the park If La Chouffe is only decent I have to hang out with you. La Chouffe is a personal favorite.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Apr 14, 2011 -> 07:32 AM) One for the John Hollinger stat lovers around here (ahh are there any?); http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ycn-8287819 Also, at some point tomorrow hopefully I'm going to do my playoff predictions as to who I think will win it all with a little analysis. You should read the "author's" bio. He just a Heat fan.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 10:39 PM) The Hawks have got to pick up the effort. They look happy to be here instead of determined to win. Not a surprise since that's what they've been saying.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 12, 2011 -> 11:04 PM) The man was an absolute giant in the beer world. Honestly, though, i mistakenly thought he had died a few years ago. Shows what I know. I actually thought the same thing.

Hadn't seen this, but Pierre Cellis died over the weekend. I doubt I would care about beer without him.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 12, 2011 -> 04:17 PM) Maybe Polite as well now that I think about it. This was the guy that came to my mind. That whole bullpen had a mysteriously great year.

QUOTE (Tex @ Apr 12, 2011 -> 01:44 PM) Clearly the only gambles worth taking are the ones that work out, the rest are stupid managerial decisions. You can't trust your closer to close games, so keep in your starters. The manager destroys arms by having the guys work too many innings. Players want managers that will pull them right before disaster. Players want managers who will trust them to do their jobs. There are a long list of managers who are loved and respected by their fanbase. OK, I can only think of one, and that is probably wrong, Tony in St. Louis. There is really only one reality about this: show me a bad bullpen, and I'll show you a bad manager. If the bullpen executes, Ozzie is brilliant. If not, then he sucks. It's about the only thing an AL manager has to do, and if they aren't doing their job, then the manager always looks bad.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 11, 2011 -> 10:45 PM) How, again, is Thornton not a closer? His D has screwed him for the second time. His stuff didn't vaporize overnight. He has 2 K's this season.

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Apr 11, 2011 -> 10:37 PM) How come every year this roster gets tight ass when there's even the slightest sense of urgency or adversity? Games against the twins last year, now just a f***ing save situation or close 9th inning game. It's bulls*** When your closer isn't good and Juan Pierre drops everything, it throws everything off for the pen. No one has a real role anymore. It's just a guessing game in the late innings. That's not going to work. They have the talent, but the decisions have been bad.

I'm not surprised farmteam feels that way, but I think the hop attraction is something that people first entering the craft beer world first experience. Most american brewers make IPAs and other hoppy beers, so those that don't go outside their comfort zone have no idea what else is out there. Especially if you live in Chicago where 3 Floyds is so dominant and Goose Island's flagships are pale ales. I wouldn't doubt that the same hop snobs have no idea about belgian styles, or milds, and certainly have no clue about a good kolsch. Brewers, of course, know better. They brew what they like, but experience everything out there. When I got into beer, BA and Ratebeer were all about IBU's. Arrogant Bastard was king. I hated it. Couldn't drink it, didn't want it. I found belgians because Paulaner was on draft at a lot of restaurants here. I just meandered my way through those styles. It was only recently that I started into hoppy beers, and that's because I got them as gifts. I know I'm probably in the minority though. Of course, if someone tried to give me nonsense about drinking non-hoppy beers, I would kick their ass...in a debate. My advice to anyone dabbling in beer is to seek out what you like, learn about it, and expand from there.

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Apr 8, 2011 -> 11:19 PM) I'd like to say I told you so to everyone but... I'd feel too bad seeing as it's taking us probably losing a heartbreaker for people to start saying it. There is a significant portion of this site that knew what would happen. He will get another shot because of the defense but he doesn't deserve it. Way to kill my Chicago sports buzz.

Can't close with only 1 pitch. I know this game should have been over but he cant pitch over mistakes.

Thornton isn't a closer.