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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 14, 2012 -> 10:51 AM) are you happy with the Series translation from the books? Fairly happy, they do some things amazingly well (the characters have almost all been pinpoint). They do change some of the action scenes, and not always for the better. I am freakin' pumped for season 3, since the 3rd book was by far the best. I'm a bit wary of what they'll do beyond that as books 4/5 were actually supposed to be 1 book but were separated more by characters than timeline (combined I'd say its around 2k pages). They haven't really let me down in a big way yet, so I'm excited to see how they handle that situation. I'd say I'm more disappointed with the fallout after book 3 in terms of quality than I am with the book to TV conversion.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 14, 2012 -> 09:06 AM) Damn I want Game of Thrones to start now. I just did a 2 week marathon, Im all caught up and I want more. I've been craving more GOT, I'd take either the next season or next book. Preferably the next book but who knows when Martin gets that done.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 13, 2012 -> 01:46 PM) I can think of about 10 million reasons. At least, Kevin Freakin' Correia got $10mil.

QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Dec 13, 2012 -> 01:45 PM) Why not bring Myers back? He's going to start somewhere, Sox weren't interested in that considering the money he will probably get.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 13, 2012 -> 01:32 PM) Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan RT @JeffWilson_FWST: Jon Daniels says #Rangers did not get call to match Angels' offer. Daniels is not pleased with how negotiations ended. I bet he is.

Kevin Correia got a 2/10m deal from the Twins. Two thoughts: 1) Twins are gonna suck 2) How the hell did Correia get $10m

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Dec 13, 2012 -> 12:03 PM) LINK Also targeting St Marys, Gonzaga, St Louis & VCU Gonzaga would add a ton of travel.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Dec 13, 2012 -> 11:16 AM) This is the best dunk I've seen in person. Bertrand has to be in talks here, maybe not the top but that kid can fly.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 06:40 PM) Transformers meets Godzilla?

They said you was hung.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 03:23 PM) His highlight tapes make him look like Tyler Griffey's clone. Even if he's shot up the rankings, there's still plenty a head of him. Probably, just hope it's not an Indiana situation where we start cutting kids. Obviously we'll see where he ends up in the ranks, but from what I've read he's a solid top 100 guy now. Ibby and/or Shaw will be leaving is my guess, they don't play and don't necessarily fit Groce's system. I think right now they are fighting for their scholarships.

The affairs of state take precedence over the affairs of state.

Also, this kid has shot up the rankings, he's not the same 2-3* guy he was last year. Many scouts are ranking him just behind KBD, and have said that gap is a lot smaller than you would think.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 12, 2012 -> 03:10 PM) Yeah, he's got some big ten offers, but when you have one scholarship, that's not who it should be going to, at least not yet. Disagree, he's 6'9" and from reports he has a sweet shot and actually has a post game. This is not a guy you want to lose from your back door steps to a school like Wisky where he would dominate. I think he's a great fit for this team, especially with next year's class and the makeup of it. And I also think Groce goes after another PG for 2014.

Extremely sorry to hear that HH, hoping for the best.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 11, 2012 -> 01:01 PM) Le pact des loups (the brotherhood of the wolf) Fantastic f***ing film. is dubbed or subtitles. I loved this foreign film, very fun: OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

If I'm the Bears GM I'd give Jake Long a blank check and ask him how much.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 10, 2012 -> 06:25 PM) Illini were 10-0 last year as well. Blah blah blah, completely different team in terms of style and mindset.

QUOTE (Joxer_Daly @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 11:06 AM) No idea how big Wrigleyville is. But I take it the Tbox is your starter for, well, twelve, and then it just cascades into a vomit-filled puddle from there. A good day's fun, indeed. :thumbsup: I heard it was about 20,000 people who bought tickets alone, not to mention the people that went without tickets. And the bars were all within 4-5 blocks of each other (1 street), it was pretty much mayhem from 9am on.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 09:56 AM) Man did that put a dent in my wallet but good times. Seriously, between the ticket, booze, cab rides, and food I spent a good deal of money. Tis the Season I guess!

I think people need to lay off Sin a bit, he's taken the advice you've given him and it's not like he hasn't agreed with it (for the most part). It seems to be more of a fantasy scenario, and we all have those. Hell, I search condos in the my area when I'm bored and dream up situations where I actually would buy one (I'm 7 mths out of college, and bought a new car, and still have like 6 mths on my lease). It's just something fun to think about, and it won't happen now but it's just a nice little dream to have.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 05:44 PM) I'm not tempering my excitement, just my expectations. They will be ranked in the top 10 tomorrow, which equates to a 2 or 3 seed in the tourney. Once Big Ten season starts, they won't stay there. Auburn is terrible and just lost to DePaul, so Mizzou is the only "tough" game left in non conference. Then again, they needed a last second 3 to beat Gardner-Webb, so nothing's guaranteed. Really hope this team can keep the energy consistent in these lesser games. Must say, I bought into the Groce hype awhile ago, but the way they are playing is making my decision to buy United Center game tickets very worthwhile (even if it's just Auburn).

What a win for the Illini, this program needed that. Decent chance at going undefeated in non-conf now, but still some tough games (plus, we need to learn how to beat up on the weaker opponents still).

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 8, 2012 -> 07:24 PM) Let's not try to imitate Unofficial. There's only one. Well clearly it's not the same, but still good times today.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 8, 2012 -> 07:18 PM) WTF is with you young people. Somehow never heard of this mysterious thing, then there's drunk people out at 8am. Apparently it's been around for 10+ years, I just heard of it last week but a ton of my friends have done it the past few years. It's the Unofficial for Wrigleyville essentially.