southsider2k5

Bah. That offense is something else.

QUOTE (The Beast @ Oct 17, 2009 -> 12:47 AM) I didn't see this thread till this morning, but I figured that I would chime is because I ran the Chicago Marathon this past Sunday. I must say that it was the most worthwhile experience of my life. As a majority of you know (if you've been reading the SLaM forum) that I've been trying to figure out what to major in and what to do with my life's work. Since I transferred home from EIU, I not only have found a new hobby in running, but also something that I can do at my next school, run cross country while interning and completing my degree at St. Ambrose University. After my pathetic breakup last December, I thought about doing something amazing and out of the ordinary. So I signed up for the marathon, since I had already been running 5 days a week for about 45-1 hr per day. The training itself was not that difficult once you really start getting into it and running on a consistent basis. I trained from Hal Higdon's novice program, meaning I ran Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and had my long run on Saturday. He suggests that you do cross training on Sunday but I am too lazy for that so I had off-days on Sunday, Monday and Friday. The most mileage that I ran in training was 20 miles. Though it was cold (33 degrees at the start of the race), conditions for the race were ideal. With the adrenaline flowing and by wearing three layers (one of which I discarded), I was able to run the race at a good pace. I would highly recommend starting off with your name written on you in several places so that people can cheer for you. I added time onto my overall time by stopping to have a guy write my name on my arms and throw-away shirt's chest. Nevertheless, it's great hearing people scream, "Go Ross!!!" My favorite memories of the race were running along the lakefront, through the energetic crowds, through Addison (where I saw my support group), through boys town (it actually was entertaining), by U.S. Cellular Field, getting handed a beer at mile 4, running by IIT and UIC, and at the finish line. If anyone wants to train together for it next summer and are in the northwest suburbs, I'd love to do it again and improve on my finishing time of 4:00.32. P.S. I ran that race with peroneal tendonitis. Hal Higdon is one of the nicest guys you ever want to meet. He was the Cross Country coach at my high school for a long, long time. He is awesome.

LMAO @ the Minny Defense.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 18, 2009 -> 11:37 AM) The radio announcers were not kind to Huet at all on the third goal last night. Huet was not kind to anyone except Dallas on that third goal.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 17, 2009 -> 09:23 PM) Link If only we had some sort of agency responsible for banks that could prevent these sort of problems...

QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 09:45 PM) Joe Buck just said that Nick Swisher is getting his "first taste of playoff baseball this year with the Yankees". Does Joe only count the games he broadcasts as official games? I'm pretty sure Nick was in the playoffs in 2006 with Oakland and last year with us...but what do I know. Did he actually mean his first time with the Yankees, not his first time overall?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 17, 2009 -> 05:16 PM) Be careful what you wish for...when it's sunny and warm every day you find yourself wishing for some variation...I am actually watching the football games in the midwest longing for Fall weather... If these last few weeks up here are considered variation, give me some boredom anytime.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 17, 2009 -> 05:26 PM) Yeeeeeaaaaaaaahhh.... reports of a 6 year old boy floating away in a homemade weather balloon? Pretty standard. pwnage

to the IOC for their groundbreaking work. First Olympics in a war zone!

QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 17, 2009 -> 07:46 PM) He didn't win it in 2003? Not for Detroit.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 17, 2009 -> 07:49 PM) They actually did go to someone else. And the ironic part of this is that half of all marriages end in divorce. If he wanted to save kids from traumatic upbrinings, he shouldn't issue any marriage licenses at all. And the judges justifications for this and his defenses of himself are the best part of it.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Oct 17, 2009 -> 04:12 PM) It is a big deal, but they can go get someone else. There's the subtle difference. They actually did go to someone else. And the ironic part of this is that half of all marriages end in divorce. If he wanted to save kids from traumatic upbrinings, he shouldn't issue any marriage licenses at all.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 02:10 PM) I thought I'd bump this since the Score 670 has been bringing up a few times this week that the market is completely dead for any Bradley trade. And that the Cubs are desperate. As Bernstein has put it, it could have gotten to the point where they'd actually throw in sweeteners (which is obviously not commonplace in MLB) Would anyone here now do Bradley for Linebrink if the Cubs were willing to throw in some decent spects? This one move could solve LH bat, DH and maybe a decent reliever to boot. You dont add too much payroll and yet you solve a few problem spots at once. The only way I would want Bradley is if the Cubs paid his entire salary, that way we could release him without any payroll smack.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 02:17 PM) He is indeed making the trips to Rockford. He has to practice with the club for it to count. He called into Waddle & Silvy on 90 East heading back from Rockford this morning. He said he doesn't mind, and he'd rather do that than not be on the roster at all. Waddle & Silvy promised to pay for a limo to and from Rockford after his next goal. Like I said, I think he gets that his other choice is staying in Rockford.

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QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 01:55 PM) To place the blame of GM and Chrysler's demise solely on good worker conditions is a massive oversimplification and, quite frankly, a ridiculous notion. Maybe if GM and Chrysler focused on making cars people wanted on a more consistent basis, they wouldn't be the massive s***show that they have become. Actually that wasn't the point at all if you look at it in context. The context was that Americans don't support American labor.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 01:42 PM) That and that they had the capital to do OK without it at that point. I'm sure others still into the pocket of the government would like to be freed up to, but they can't do it realistically, yet. They had the capital before that, as long as the government didn't allow the entire system to cascade apart, which was there was no way was going to actually happen.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 01:00 PM) ss2k5, That's interesting info you have about the money it saves them when Skille isn't on the roster and how he's the only Hawk they can send down without going through waivers. I believe you, but just out of curiousity, have a link to where you read that? QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 01:38 PM) http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hocke...0,2279020.story So it's not like they could just do it with anyone. While the article said he is making the trip to Rockford, I have heard otherwise, but that really isn't important. He seems ok with, and actually has played well the last two games, so right now it seems to be fine. Skille's alternative is to stay in Rockford for a month or two, and I am sure he understands that, which is why he is fine with this arrangement. As I understand it, only players who have two way contracts do not have to clear waivers to be sent down to the minors. Even taking the doubters approach to this, who else is there on the Hawks that could possibly fit the description of being a two way player? Most of the young kids have signed their contracts, like Kane and Toews. Versteeg got a nice extension in the off-season. Maybe Brouwer, Bolland or Hjalmarsson? I am guessing the first two are definite no's because of how many different years they have had call ups.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 12:53 PM) Wasn't GS one of the first to pay back its bailout money? On purpose? So that they couldn't have the terms of their business dictated to them, yes.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 11:44 AM) They should just do this with everyone. They could rock an 80-mill salary cap. Apparently Skille is the only one who does not have to pass through waivers to go to Rockford.

I just read that everyday that Skille is not on the Hawks roster saves them $6600 towards the salary cap.

Luckily people don't try to do what they see on television...

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 09:48 AM) I'm not sure what the numbers would be, but what other teams would have realistic interest in him? And be willing to throw that kind of money at him. I really don't see him getting more than $5 million over two years... tops.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Oct 16, 2009 -> 10:00 AM) http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/base...gels/index.html Abreu rejected a 2 year 16m extension from the Angels, so there's your starting point With all due respect, is he stupid? Did he learn nothing from spending all of last winter unemployed? No one is giving him more than that.