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QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 05:12 PM) It was Chip Kelly Wasn't even thinking of football coaches, good call.

I'm sure I'm missing an obvious person but the only person I could think of that is actively in studio and a somewhat recent HC is Seth Greenberg.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 02:38 PM) After the SEC and Equifax hacks, the IRS signs up Equifax to head their ID verification services. lolz

I read an article last night that had tidbits on most of the victims and I was straight up bawling by the end. So many innocent lives lost, so many there for memorable moments with friends and family...

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 06:29 PM) I guess the thought here is that ISU thinks they have a good shot at THT. They do, Illinois needs him badly and Xavier has come on strong. He's been a tough read though.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 03:45 PM) f***ing hell, I have two friends that just got back from Vegas less than two weeks ago. Anyone hear from iamshack? Hope he and his family are OK. Yup he posted in the other thread, he's all good fortunately!

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 11:37 AM) I take it that news is starting to trickle in that they are missing out on all their big targets? I'm not surprised really. They've been so bad. I think Underwood needs to use this year as a showcase and hope that 2019 brings in the big class. Conditt and Castleton are pretty much gone, just awaiting official announcements. Enjoy them Heads and Brian, super jealous of you guys right now Still have a shot with Nolley but not a great one. Already lost Kisunas to UCONN. Ayo and THT still very much in the mix but looking like late October for commitments from them.

Well Illinois is going to have a rough week in recruiting it looks like.

Creating new Filibuster topic for related gun violence.

If you all want to discuss politics, and I think this is a very valid terror attack to discuss, please do so in the Buster. New thread in Buster

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 10:21 AM) I woke up and let my dogs out about 4:30.Heard some sirens and stuff but nothing too unusual. Checked my phone and saw people marking themselves "safe." Thinking what the hell? Then the texts and calls started coming. I'm just a few blocks from the medical district, where most of the victims have been taken. Pretty busy scene over here. Truly a shame. I've got no idea how people even obtain weapons like these. Glad you are safe Shack!

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 08:55 AM) We were playing blackjack at the Aria. People started getting reports of an active shooter at the Mandalay on their phone, but everyone was still just playing, business as usual. Then there were a couple of banging loud noises and everyone went crazy. The dealers ran away, we started hiding under the card tables until we thought it was safe enough to sneak to the elevators and go upstairs, it was messed up. Damn man, glad you are safe. Any idea on what the banging noises were? Wouldn't imagine that the gunshots would be heard audibly in the Aria casino.

f*** this dude. The videos and accounts of this terror attack are just crazy.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 02:34 PM) Russ just got paaaaaaaid 5 years/205M to stay in OKC Man I wish

I still think that if Underwood gets roped in then Frank Martin and many other coaches would too. It's plausible that only Underwood would have evidence tying him in but if the NCAA wants to tag team on they would really have to go for all associated coaches, which could be a big list.

Most of my coworkers went from laughing about playing the Bears to legitimately concerned (due to last week's win and now their injuries). Hopefully it's a good game.

I'm going to a conference in Vegas during the last week of November, and I'm going stay a couple of nights after. I'm thinking of staying at more of a low key place to just relax, have some good drinks and food, and gamble a bit. I've heard good things about Red Rock resort, anyone have other suggestions? I'll be at Caesars the rest of the time.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 26, 2017 -> 11:15 AM) Even better... I just read a different article about this. One of the kids implicated is Brian Bowen who is at LaLumiere HS out here that I have seen play and met a couple of times. Crazy. Yup he's the kid that was funneled the 100k to, Louisville/Pitino are in troubllllle.

Several NCAAB assistant coaches were arrested by the FBI for corruption: <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"> Should be a very interesting case. Link to the charges

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 26, 2017 -> 08:59 AM) Car started shaking as I drove yesterday. Taking it in Saturday. I'm sure it'll cost an arm and a leg. Happened to me a couple months back, was due to some coil or something coming loose (or more like the shop didn't put everything back right when working on my car right before this). Hopefully it isn't too bad for ya.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 25, 2017 -> 11:03 AM) Very interesting read on the story of Kim Jong-nam's assassination. https://www.gq.com/story/kim-jong-nam-accid...l-assassination This was captivating.

Bulls look to be reaching agreement on buyout with Wade, seeing reports of Wade agreeing to waive $8m of remaining $24m.

That was just soooooo stupid.

Melo to Thunder, Kanter and McDermott to Knicks.

The Sox will only be signing guys that provide depth, value (to potentially trade later) or fit into their long term plans. Someone like Melky is good enough to get a better offer from another team, there is no reason for the Sox to sign him unless it's an absolute steal of a deal.