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It's so amazing that our second unit + Deng can compete with anyone... I've never seen that in the NBA before.

Just like we drew it up!

I just hope Rose remembers this and uses it as motivation... It might be the best thing that could have happened to us.

Thank you

Get Rose out

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:29 PM) I believe the Heat was up by double digits early in the fourth and Rose was leading a comeback for the Bulls. The Heat couldn't stop Rose's penetration virtually the entire game, He actually took 13 shots at the rim, even when Lebron was guarding him, he was still able to get to the rim, just didn't finish some of the shots. There is no reason why Rose won't go at Lebron if he is healthy in the playoffs. Had he not brick the two free throws or missed the easy look at the end of the game, we would have won. Regular season game at the beginning of the season. Let me see it in the playoffs, Derrick.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:15 PM) I clearly stated that hes playing like s***. Didn't know anyone considers that a compliment... Anyways, great run be the bench, reminiscent of the last game I've never seen an MVP so thoroughly shutdown by one other player.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:11 PM) I am sorry, but did you watch the first Bulls Heat game this season? Yes, and i've also watched the Heat games where LeBron really wants to lock down Rose.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:02 PM) No? He's playing like s***, clearly affected by not playing for a month and coming off injuries. Not sure how that translates to being afraid of lebron... Excuses excuses....he wont go to the hoop when LeBron guards him, injury or not. This is a repeat of games 2-5 of the playoffs. I recognize he's rusty, but he's still afraid to go to th hole, and that isnt going to change. Wh are you so afraid to criticize the guy?

Rose is completely afraid of LeBron. I hate to say it, but I don't think there is a chance we can beat them in the playoffs.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:19 PM) I said that the person shouldnt be fired. You then called me an arrogant lawyer for saying "No one should get fired and the facts arent on the fence" as it relates to charging Zimmerman. How could I ever comment on the facts on guilt? There hasnt been 1 second of testimony or discovery. All I can comment on is bringing the charges, and you called me an arrogant lawyer for merely stating that when you see a fact pattern like this charges are expected. Lets look at the facts: 2 people 1 dead, no witnesses besides the shooter. The shooter admits to the shooting, so there is no question as to who caused it. The shooter says it was self defense. The victim is unarmed. The police do not believe the shooter. The police recommend charges. If you take out race, if you take out all of the other nonsense and just look at the facts. Those that neither party can dispute, I just dont think the facts are on the fence in terms of bringing charges. Now ultimately, a jury may find Zimmerman credible and that he did act in self defense. But how can the Prosecutor, who likely never even spoke to Zimmerman, make the determination of his credibility, especially when the police, who were there and spoke with him, dont believe him. If you disagree with that, it is your choice. Ok, you proclaimed for the last few days that the prosecutor wouldn't charge unless it was a slam dunk case because of their conviction rates. If that is your reasoning, their isn't much difference between facts for the sake of bringing charges and convicting. If the Prosecutor will only charge those defendnts with fact patterns that are slam dunks towards convictions, then it stands to reason that the facts he has to charge are similarly one-sided. It's one way or the other, according to you, anyways...which is it?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:20 PM) And media pressure is an awful, awful reason to bring charges It's not THE reason. It's A reason. Whether you choose to believe that or not is up to you. Again, not everything is so black and white.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:16 PM) Then why bring charges now, if things are that complex and there are still so many moving parts? A competent professional doing her job would not inflame the situation further if she did not have a particularly solid case. Because its a grey area...it could go either way...the pressure from the media was enough to sway them to charge them?

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 07:06 PM) And no one is saying that they will win the case. But just because you may lose the case, doesnt mean you didnt have enough facts to charge. They are apples and oranges. So when I said the facts arent on the fence, I meant in terms of bringing charges. And I was wrong, the hearing comes later. http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/...ervers-say?lite Evidentiary hearing: Under the Stand Your Ground law, as interpreted by the Florida Supreme Court, a judge can grant Zimmerman immunity from prosecution in this type of hearing. Here is where Zimmerman is expected to tell why he feared for his life when he scuffled with Martin. Those hearings are like a “mini trials,” King said, in which experts on Zimmerman’s emotional state will also likely be called to testify, as well as any other witnesses in the case. If a judge decides there is enough evidence to show Zimmerman did act in self-defense based on the preponderance of the evidence, the judge can rule that Zimmerman can’t be prosecuted, essentially dismissing the criminal case. When did I ever state they didn't have enough facts to charge? All I'm saying is that this is all more complicated than we'd like to think; the answer is not always "this person needs to lose their job," or "heads are going to roll because of this." I'd prefer to believe most of these people are competent professionals and that this is all pretty complex with a lot of moving variables.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 07:00 PM) What can be proven at trial is different than the standard for charging. If there werent facts to charge, the Defense attorney would have requested a hearing on the evidence under the SYG rule, instead of having Zimmerman plea not guilty. Why did the Defense attorney not do this? Is he stupid? Does he not know what hes doing? Or do you think maybe its pretty apparent that there is enough evidence for probable cause, but that is quite different than "beyond reasonable doubt". But go ahead and keep making the argument that in order to charge, the standard is beyond a reasonable doubt. Im not making that argument. They certainly don't want to charge him and lose...for a multitude of reasons... I'm merely arguing that maybe its not particularly clear whether they can win the case...I've been arguing that for days now...

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 07:55 PM) No one should get fired and the facts arent on the fence. Simply put, for whatever reason, the first prosecutor did not want to risk taking the case. I have my own personal theories on this, none of them really involve substantive evidence, most of it involves preconceptions about juries, defendants and how easy a case will be to win. The first prosecutor just wasnt brave, they took the easy road. Those that they can prove are. Stop pretending as if you know what can and cannot be proven; you don't. f***ing arrogant lawyers..

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 07:49 PM) Really, no it isn't. If this case is being brought because of politics, and not because they can prove their case, fire her. If the previous prosecutor shut down this case before the investigation was over, for whatever reason, same deal. Or maybe the facts and evidence are on the fence...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 07:22 PM) If that's the case then this prosecutor should lose her job. Alternatively, if she has a solid case, then the previous prosecutor should lose his job. Or maybe it's a bit more complex than that...

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 05:40 PM) I think my brother is going to bring his puppy with him to my school this weekend. Pretty excited to see her again. It's going to be weird for her not being able to eat and drink whenever she wants though. Sucks to take that option away from her, but oh well, it's only for a couple days. Why do you insist on talking about this nonsense every chance you get? Honestly, I don't think you've found one other person here that believes this to be a good idea.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 05:05 PM) If the prosecution had something not publicly known, whether it be another eyewitness or some other analysis of some phone call or some other analysis of the injuries, or perhaps an analysis based on the autopsy, whatever...would the prosecution be compelled by law to release it in that affidavit? Or is that a statement of some portion of what they might know, including enough information to bring charges but not necessarily everything? For example, if Martin's body had an injury which suggested Zimmerman had hurt him as well prior to the shot (just an example), would they be compelled to state something like that? I've been away from the procedural stuff for several years now, but I don't believe they have to release any additional evidence like that now.

QUOTE (Tex @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 01:03 PM) I'm in. Finally decided for English and against Psychology. (BA in both). I'm trying to decide between Comp and Rhetoric (better for what is left of my career) or Literature, where my interests push me. I am also trying to decide between thesis and not. One of my professors thinks it should be a slam dunk for me, thesis and comp, follow what I am good at and where I could carve our a 15-20 year career. (If I want to work that much longer). Another said lit for about the same reasons. Believing I could rise high enough in a more crowded field to build a career. I am also concerned about the course load and working lots of hours. Just how much harder are grad classes compared to undergrad? Thoughts? You'll do just fine. How much is it going to cost you?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:08 AM) 3 years, $30 million for a 33 year old who in his best years generates $10 million or so in value. The Twins might want to put a happy face on it and try to compete, but honestly...they're only competing if Mauer and Morneau turn things around immediately and other stuff goes right. That's as deep of a rebuilding process as the Sox would be in if Dunn and Rios continued being .200 hitters and Konerko retired. I don't know that letting him walk to sign Josh Willingham and the $10 million savings over 3 years is really worth it though, considering the roots Cuddyer had with them.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 09:23 AM) I said it in the first post. Do you really need a disclaimer in every single subsequent post? Oh come on man...disclaimers of "I'm just guessing here" don't work too well when you then go around dismissing all other opinions the way you and Balta were doing...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 10:18 AM) I think you missed the first thousand posts in this thread or so. No, I've clearly participated in them. I think you're just trying to back off of what you said previously after seeing Badger weigh in on some of those issues.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 10:03 AM) Everything in this trail is assumptions. I clearly stated that I was guessing based on common sense. Anyone claiming to know what is going on is full of s***. Well you certainly have been making definitive statements for someone that is just making assumptions and guessing. I have admitted I don't know what's going on and I am excited to see how it all unfolds. You and Balta both turned into Perry Mason for about an hour there.