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QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 11:05 AM) The 461 measurement made perfect sense. He hit a ball to basically the exact same spot on June 4th and it was measured at 464 feet. The one in June was a hair closer to dead center, which is probably why it got the 3 extra feet, but is otherwise pretty much hit to the same spot. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280604104 You can check out the video of it here by clicking on video and "Thome two-run homer". http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?g...kcamlb_chamlb_1 I think both homers were closer to 475 feet, maybe even 500, but that's just me. If you compare those to Borchards 504 ft shot, there is doubt in my mind Big Jim is getting hosed.

QUOTE (Soxy @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 10:47 AM) But, and I say this with love, Professors, in general, are incapable of relating to other human beings. Palin is, for all of her faults, good at relating to people. So, I would think she's the perfect candidate to bring complex issues to people in a palatable and understandable way. Honestly watching her interviews makes me think she's in over her head. I agree with the first part of that 100%!

I've got 10 pictures up so far. I also have some video I will get up after I see if it came out any good or not.

QUOTE (Soxy @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 10:12 AM) I don't know. I think that if you really understand something on a 401 level, you can make it accessible to people at a lower level of understanding. I can remember a couple of the classes I had in college that the professors couldn't relate to 101 classes. It was just horrible. I learned less from them because they couldn't figure out how to dumb it down enough to teach to an intro level class.

I am 100% in favor of term limits. The re-election rate in this country and the results we get for it, say it all.

QUOTE (elgonzo4sox @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 09:43 AM) The Twinkies have discovered that champagne, when left undrunk, turns into whine. Meanwhile, we Sox fans know that fried twinkies go great with champagne! Great post! Welcome to Soxtalk

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 07:46 AM) Gun at the stadium showed Jenks at 96 and 97 a few times, and someone said it flashed 98 but I didn't see it. So I don't think TBS' gun was hot by more than a couple clicks, tops. Jenks was just hyped up in a big way. I didn't see 98 either. 97 was the top speed I saw.

Do you pay attention to the action at the big league level? What are your plans for this off season? Where do you see yourself in the Sox system at this time next year?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 08:41 AM) I saw you jump up for a foul ball too, from my seats in 155. That game was awesome. Just awesome. Danks' start, Jenks' close, Griffey, AJ, Thome... just wow. The Griffey/Aj homeplate play was the difference maker, IMO. The celebration after was fun too. Not sure if someone pointed this out yet, but, think about this... in 2005, the Sox didn't have a single clinching moment IN CHICAGO - they clinched the division in DET, the ALDS in BOS, the ALCS at LAA, and the WS at HOU. So this was something we hadn't seen in Chicago in a long time. GO SOX! Yeah the ball was three rows up... but I figured if Gomez could run back on the Thome HR, I could make a play on that one The celebration was legendary. Just incredible. A moment that will stick with me forever.

Good stuff as always!!!

What an incredible experience. As I said yesterday I absolutely lucked into tickets in sec 145 in the front row behind the tarp. Every aspect of the game was played well by the Sox. Danks had an answer for everyone all night. I don't remember seeing it mentioned yet, but the hit and run double play in the first inning was so huge in settling Johnny down and making him feel like he could make his pitches, because the D would carry him. The Mauer bunt was a huge favor, and a by product of the Dome being their home stadium. In our park it dies. In their park it rolls down the line for a basehit. The Griffey throw was something Anderson doesn't make, because he isn't nearly as accurate. I don't know how the hell AJ held onto that ball, but it set the ballpark into a frenzy. We were all convinced the offense would go crazy after that because the energy was unmatched. I don't know WTF Gomez even turned around for on the Thome HR. He would have needed a Go-Go-Gadget arm to get that one. You knew when it left his bat that you needed to find your tape measure for it How about Ozzie leaving Danks not only to start the eighth inning, but also to leave him in AFTER a runner got on? Wow. The Anderson catch to end it was legendary. Griffey doesn't come close to it. Again, Ozzie with his guys in the right place at the right time. And how about Bobby's pitching? He was geeked up something fierce. He was only hitting 97 on the gun in the park gun, so I think the 99/100 was a little exagerated, but still, he was unhittable. After the game, we had Jim Thome standing on the tarp in front of us and gving the champagne spray, as was Juan Uribe. We also had Jermaine come over and celebrate with us too. What a night! Clinching at home rules!!!!

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 02:16 PM) You lucky ass. Its better to be lucky than good...

So out of curiousity, where do you stand for the SRO tickets.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 01:36 PM) I'm in 155. I'll roll by and say hey. Sweet!

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 01:35 PM) 1. We have a Ticket Exchange section of the board, that you should use for this purpose. 2. We are only allowed to sell on here for face value. If this is more than face, or will go above face on eBay, you can't sell them here. SRO is $45 each or $90 for two, so I would guess $106 is about right with TM fees included.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 01:07 PM) I AM GOING TONIGHT!!!! One of our VPs got me a ticket, just because Even better, I am sitting on the tarp on the 3rd base line. Front row of 145

QUOTE (Shamrock4Life @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 01:13 PM) i would imagine they came up with something. or a t-shirt printer did and will be selling outside the gates. You bet you a$$ they did.

I AM GOING TONIGHT!!!! One of our VPs got me a ticket, just because

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Happy Birthday

QUOTE (YASNY @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 09:03 AM) And our team didn't? I'm sure if there was a list of Sox fans complaints, that would be WAY up on the list.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 08:25 AM) Is this too big? THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!! And the answer is no. For today's blackout, the last thing I am going to worry about is sig sizes. Enjoy!

QUOTE (Texsox @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 08:06 AM) Welcome to the First Round Third Round of the Playoffs! I was suppose to see Jeff Corwin tonight as part of UT Pan-American's Distinguished lecture series. Sorry dude, my seat will be empty. Plus I thought you were killed by a sting ray Cleveland was round one, Detroit was round two.

This should be their #1 complaint. Losing two games to Kansas City at home, thus preventing them from eliminating the White Sox.