Texsox

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 05:49 PM) Because that's the way players have policed themselves for decades. Furthermore, it adds something to the game - any good fan can tell you that. It's part of momentum and the toughness that hockey is all about. It's hard to explain, but it really is part of the game. I don't live for fights, but they certainly have their place during the course of a season. Why doesn't it add something to basketball? Basketball was a joke in the 70s with the fights and after Rudy T almost died, they cleaned up their act, then their imagine, and soon were a major sport with major revenues. Football is physical but doesn't need fighting to fill the stadiums.

Besides boxing, why is hockey the only sport that cannot survive without fighting? Football manages just fine, as does baseball and basketball. I think fighting turns the sport into a circus sideshow. If fans need to see fighting to enjoy the game, then there are serious problems with the game. Give me a wide open game, with great skating, crisp passes, and some scoring, and I'm a happy man.

rubber cement dripped into places looks a lot like snot. Saran wrap the toilet. Pull tight and don't leave any wrinkles. Swap the monitor cables

Depending on the style of chair you can slowly pour water into the foam until it is water logged. It takes a lot of time but when they sit down it's like sitting in a puddle.

A recorded movie line would work fine. The Admiral Theater was the one that Dahl would use. I think it's out of business though.

QUOTE(mreye @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 02:00 PM) I don't want to bother the people working there. Have them call each other

The set up The punch line by YASNY

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 01:55 PM) How about the suicide hotline? Funny, but annoying to the suicide hotline. That may cause me to be put on hold

There are baseball fans who root for the Cubs, I like those guys. You can have a decent conversation, sjare in each other's misery and frustration. Then there are the Cub fans who think a squeeze play has something to do with a mustard bottle and a suicide play is driving to the Cell :fyou

Tape down the switch hook on their phone so when they answer, the phone keeps ringing. Change their speed dials to porn lines etc. (do not violate any company policies) Sign them up for every free offer you can find, the stranger the better.

I didn't know we were still using pennies. Where's the $50 bill contest??

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 08:41 AM) Are you kidding me? That Critic guy never quits b****ing! Speaking of critics, when we finally do win a World Series, think they will erect a statue of Mariotti for all his helpful suggestions? [logging off and running for cover] Speaking of which I liked his column today

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 08:11 AM) What about 5, 6 or 7 games there Tex. Will you give a bit of leeway then? I'm just talking about quieting the critics. If it takes 5, 6, or 7 games it better not be an "El" Series

He doesn't post often, but when he does it's always first rate with excellent analysis.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 08:19 AM) Nolan Ryan was definately the man you didn't f*** with That "fight" with Robin and how Robin tells the story is about the funniest thing I've heard.

QUOTE(winodj @ Jan 11, 2005 -> 08:55 PM) I've run out of rave. I think he misspelled

This will be a lot more fun, once we buy a table

QUOTE(Leonard Zelig @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 01:42 AM) If we win the division this year, will everyone then agree that this was a good trade? Probably not. If we win the World Series in 4 games it may quiet a critic or two . . .

They are putting together a new TV network and this is their showcase, following the Bankees lead.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 01:30 AM) If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. I know it's crazy, but it's true

QUOTE(Goldmember @ Jan 11, 2005 -> 07:22 PM) not much of a gun person so sorry if this is dumb suggestion, but, is there a local gun club in the area? call them and ask them about it or see if they have a member who knows about who'd talk to you... That is what I am doing. There is a local Mountain Man reenactment club I'm going to visit. They kind of scare the crap out of me, putting on costumes and playing in the woods and all . . . Oops that describes the Boy Scouts as well :rolly

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 11, 2005 -> 10:06 PM) Ppssst!... here, chalk... Don't tell the other guy.

I was thinking about Randy Johnson and finishing his career in NY. The history in the clubhouse and on the field must be amazing. Now I hope we kick their asses.