StrangeSox

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 08:34 PM) I definitely have the same issues. Here's some more: -The AI isn't the same with the computer's defense and your defense. This is similar to what you mentioned -- their corners will make ridiculously good reads on the ball, jump routes -- they do it all. I'm lucky if my cornerbacks attempt to bat the ball down. I'm stuck on defense. Giving up 25-40 points is actually good for me, as I can usually manage putting up 40+. Zone doesn't work -- they just find that spot underneath the safeties. Cover two? I never run cover two anymore because any time I try to, they just run a slant route 25 yards over the middle of the field. Man-to-man has been only slightly more successful, mainly because -- as I mentioned -- the computer AI for the human's defense is absolutely putrid. -The computer's defense seemingly makes a big hit on every f***ing pass play, usually jarring the ball loose for an incomplete pass, and it pisses me off that my safeties don't do the same thing. They always do that quick undercut of the legs immediately after my guy catches the ball, resulting in an incompletion. -I hate how the computer knows if you're going to run. For example, sometimes I'll have third and short and go goalline. I'll call for a play action and see that the computer is playing nickel despite the fact that I've stacked everyone inside. Or, perhaps a better example -- I'll split out four wide receivers with the intent of running a draw, only to see that the computer is playing 4-3. Come on, seriously -- I send four wideouts on the field and you're going to counter with a 4-3? Give me a break. I b**** so much about this game yet I always come back. I also understand that I'm Northwestern so in the end, my 5-3 record is actually quite realistic -- I shouldn't be 8-0. But it's how I got there -- I beat Ohio State at the Big House (on Heisman), yet lost to Eastern Michigan at home (got killed -- 52-17). that's why I usually get sick of football video games and stop playing against the computer. On higher difficulty levels, the computer isn't really any "smarter," they just "cheat" more by making plays that your players could never, ever make and knowing exactly what play you're calling, no matter what package you send in like you said.

It absolutely makes a HUGE difference. Especially in a mid-high power RWD car, like yours. All-season tires are mediocore at everything and good at nothing. It's a bit of a PITA to swap your wheels twice a year, but you'll appreciate the difference. And don't try driving in the snow with ultra-high performance summer tires. You won't go anywhere.

QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 12:54 PM) Garland for Cabrera even up is ridiculous and doesn't do anything positive for this team as far as I am concerned. We have two short stops now and are minus an 18 game winner. I have a real problem with trading quality pitching for a SS. But, it's done and if we don't win maybe KW should be looking for a new job in 2009. 18 game winner? I'm reserving judgement on this trade until I see how the starting rotation shapes up. As it looks right now, though, I'm not thrilled with it.

Because 4th place just wasn't bad enough last year...

Just coming in on ESPN 1000.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Nov 16, 2007 -> 08:29 PM) There's something about that that I'm not fully comfortable with. I just mean: if the game doesn't consider it cheating to use these drugs and so doesn't ban them, then using them becomes a legal matter for the player but not one at his workplace. Why does the game need to spell out that anything banned by the law is also against the rules? Isn't it implicit by the fact that a country's legal system trumps a game's rulebook?

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Nov 16, 2007 -> 08:09 PM) It's a question posed to me by someone I've spoken with. "Bonds may go to prison and I'm sure he broke the Law several times, but whether or not he cheated, as in breaking baseball's rules, is what I'm more interested in." I laughed, but I know exactly what it means and it's an interesting discussion. I've come to the belief that if it isn't against Major League Baseball's rules, then it isn't cheating in Major League Baseball to do such a thing. Certainly, the fact that it was illegal is a consideration to be given, but that makes him a criminal rather than a "cheater" if we take "cheating" to be "breaking the game's rules". And another Q, for those of you who know the rulebook: is it a formal rule that you couldn't, or shouldn't, steal signs? It's somewhat a tangent but I'm curious. Why should baseball, or any sport for that matter, have to make rules explicitly banning illegal substances? By running their operations in countries that list steroids as controlled substances, there is a de facto rule.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 16, 2007 -> 01:22 PM) The video from PBS's episode of NOVA on the Dover, PA Intelligent Design decision is now available online. I'm about half-way through, and its been excellent so far.

QUOTE(NUKE @ Nov 16, 2007 -> 12:44 PM) One way to stop drug smuggling quickly is to simply execute anyone caught smuggling narcotics on the spot. If they know they will be killed for their trouble if caught they will abandon their efforts in a big hurry. It's a multi-billion dollar industry, it isn't going away that easily. The low-level runners will just be told "Go, or we will shoot you ourselves."

QUOTE(Texsox @ Nov 16, 2007 -> 12:35 PM) Then why publish a rules book? Nice ethics. I suppose you follow that creed in your own life? Cheat any chance you get? That is so sad. Hey now, lawyers are known to be the most ethical people around!

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 16, 2007 -> 12:01 PM) And if they don't cave, some people will see the Dems as monsters or cowards, even though this was of course a BushCo-caused disaster. "Give us exactly what we want, or we'll label you as traitors and cowards."

Great episode, and pretty funny. They definitely had to "humanize" Michael again. It seems like they do that every once in a while to make the character believable still.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Nov 15, 2007 -> 12:25 AM) What if he had also had 10 blocks in that game, what would you call it then? Just a "five-double"? lol. Why not just "quintuple-double"?

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Nov 14, 2007 -> 09:02 AM) Rudy vs Hillary wold be a tough one for me to go to as well. I dunno, Romney v Hillary might be even worse IMO.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Nov 14, 2007 -> 07:03 AM) I would love to slit your cat and dog's throat in front of you and your family and eat them as you watch. Damn good eats! Those are delicacies where I was raised. Domesticated pets =/= livestock. If you want to raise a dog for consumption, that's your perogative. If you want a family cow, I'm not going to come beating down your door to butcher it. Want to try another terrible analogy?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 05:16 PM) Do we have fans of the book here? Not particularly, but I think the movie looks really cheesy. I generally dislike any movie that goes way over the top with CGI, though.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 03:54 PM) O no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no... No. No. Just, no. Have to agree with that 100%.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 07:37 AM) Didn't Hilter say the same about Jews? Did you seriosuly just compare a statement about livestock to the Holocaust?

QUOTE(Mplssoxfan @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 11:34 AM) Catch-22. Great book, great film. I couldn't disagree more. C22 is my favorite book. I saw the movie recently after looking for it for years. It was ok, and got the basic plot out, but it was missing so, so much of what made the book so great.

Saw this thing at Linens & Things the other day for $400. You could probably build something similar yourself for a lot cheaper if you've got a little PC and woodworking skills. http://www.amazon.com/Big-Electronic-Games...8876&sr=8-2

QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 7, 2007 -> 03:32 PM) it's just a fun diversion. It's a toy, everyone knows that. At some point in my life, I'm going to learn how to play the guitar. But most people that play guitar hero just think of it as a videogame, it's just a fun little thing, we don't think we could pick up a guitar and play it. I've got a buddy who's been playing guitar for years. He got pissed at the first GH because he could play the songs on a real guitar but not in the game. I'm debating getting an Xbox 360 in a month or so. Are there any used ones going for ~$200? Any more than that and I won't use it enough to justify the cost.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 12, 2007 -> 07:06 AM) With a win, Illinois ties for 2nd in the Big Ten. They're going to the Outback/CO. If OSU wins, wouldn't Illinois end up 3rd? Same record as Michigan, but lost head-to-head.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Nov 10, 2007 -> 10:27 AM) The interesting thing about the AMT vote was that it was 216-93. The thing that should jump out at you is that only 299 reps actually voted. That means 136 reps didn't feel it important enough to show up and vote, or about one third of the whole house. Its embarassing. Probably out campaigning!

QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Nov 9, 2007 -> 04:19 PM) The problem with the article is that it is misleading. It talks about 19% raises over 3 years. Sounds like a lot, right. But that 19% represents both COLA increases and year-to-year raises. We constantly see 3.8% CPI numbers, but those numbers dont account for items such as housing or gasoline. (We all know that housing prices up until recently were increasing at a rate of 10-12% per year, and gasoline has risen at 25%+) Teachers are supposed to be paid based upon the area in which they teach in. You teach in Schaumburg, housing prices are more. Thus it costs you more to live in Schaumburg and you get paid accordingly. What other professions b**** and moan and walk off the job because they "only" got 19% raises, though? Everyone gets paid based upon the area the work in. An engineer in Chicago or Southern California makes more than an engineer in Kansas because of higher cost-of-living. If teachers deserve raises of 20%+, why don't other professions?

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Nov 10, 2007 -> 02:31 AM) You cant compare athletes salaries to that of normal people everyday jobs. That business as a whole is just so insane in the amount of money they bring in cant be compared. We all know how outragous the salaries are for these athletes. I know that some teachers in D211 were making over 100 grand, at my school atleast(Conant) and I dont think a teacher deserves that much. On the other end the ones making only 30k deserve more. Back when I was going to Lockport, there were only two teachers making over 100k. One was a soon-to-be retired history teacher. The other was the Driver's Ed "teacher" who also happened to be the baseball and football coach and spent most of his time on the phone with recruiters. So the ridiculous-ness of sports salaries seeps over into education, as well.