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D'OH!!! I missed it already posted in FA Resource... damn, my bad

Just reported on the hotlist... dunno if its already somewhere else on here

I wouldnt say nothing.. Illinois has a very good group of RB's and some solid recruits as well... but there is a lot of work, that is true

I hate Drew Tate.. I went to a QB camp with him and all he did was suck up to everyone, it made me sick

Piece of s***??? :headshake

I Agree with what you said too.. but just remember, if we sign JD Drew that could lead to Anderson being packaged to get Hudson You never know whats gonna happen JD Drew and Tim Hudson or Brian Anderson Many things can get worked out in different ways, but I understand what your saying about this

Thats badass, because I am looking forward to Illini football now.. insted of wondering what D1-AA team we will beat next I still remember my first ever play on Varsity.. It was a kick return, and Pagitte McGee (Starting LB at Oklahoma State since he was a freshman) knocked the s*** out of me and broke my collar bone.. He hit me dead on his helmet into my collar bone at full speed... It was the hardest I have ever been hit in my whole life

I have a funny story about Vince Young When I was a Junior and he was a senior, we were playing in the Bi District finals of the State Playoffs (Katy Vs. Houston Madison) and Houston Madison had Vince Young (Starting QB at Texas) and Courtney Lewis (Starting RB at Texas A&M) on the same team.. They were scoring like 40 ppg and were undefeated, but thats kinda beyond the point.. Anyways it was late in 4th and we were down by 6 and my friend was at QB.. There wasnt much time left so we were throwing.. Well they put Vince Young in at Safety and he Intercepted my friends pass and went like 70 yards for a TD to seal the game.. I always make fun of him and tell him that when he gets older and has kids and Vince Young is in the NFL he can tell them that he threw a TD pass to Vince Young in High School

Yeah I am hoping that Zook can get the football games to be as crazy as the basketball games and get more recognition to the football program, that would be a huge step for them dammit I wish I still lived in Illinois!!!! stupid ass Texas

Thanks for posting that, I knew I saw somewhere that the Braves didnt wanna spend that on him

s***, I dont doubt you.. I played football against Vince Young, Reggie McNeal, Selvin Young, and Courtney Lewis.. Its easy to see when someone is gonna be badass in college Im so excited for next season its not even funny, too bad its a long wait

Did you mean to quote me or did you mean to Quote the original post... Cuz from what you posted, it looked like you were directing that towards me, and I was not the one who made the outrageous trade idea

Im not trying to just say theres no Borass problem, but some people make it seem like we have no shot at all with a Boras client when thats not true.. I know KW is out there working for us, thats why I hope they show intrest in Drew

Hell yes... and the Illini already have the #8 RB in the Nation commited (RaShard Mendenhall).. to add to an already deep RB pos. we are going to be able to turn this around pretty quickly IMO plus the fact that you never know who Zook might bring with him recruiting wise from Florida to Illinois, I heard a LBer was already switching to Illinois

Yup but this was his first year to be fully healthy.. although he has played in over 100 games the past 6 season... 145 this year, 100 season before, and 135 season before that Hes healthy now, and weve seen a season with him at full health and he had a terrific season.. I dont see any reason why he wouldnt stay healthy..

Thats the thing... whats with all the "Ifs" He was healthy all last year, no reason to assume hes gonna be not healthy come this next season.. I agree, he is worth every penny and I really hope that the Sox at least put some consideration into lookin into Drew

Well from what I understand the Braves dont want to sign him for that much.. I think I heard that from someone, possibly qwerty This Boras craze needs to stop though, anytime someone mentions a player everyone says "Boras, no chance in hell" We have the same opportunity to sign him as every other team does.. Im not trying to say were gonna sign him, but I hope that our FO heavily considers it.. I know everything we talk about and propose on here has slim chances of happening.. but im just trying to think up possible signings for us, even though theres no way to tell what KW is thinking or who they have in mind really.. All we have is specualtion and this supposid "Radar" were flyin under.. Drew would be great for us, hopefully we at least show intrest if anything.. I know they know RF is a hole, and with Drew sittin there they should at least inquire

I know... its border line insanity

Yeah but the thing is I dont think what Boras is asking for would be a problem.. I dont see why if we offered 5 yrs 50 Million like Boras is asking that there would be any problem or anything to stop him from negotiating with us

I was touching on this in a different thread and thought that it would be a good topic to post.. The Braves did not offer Arbitration to JD Drew, because Boras is looking for a 5 yr 50 Million deal for him.. Well I am thinking that this might be perfect for us.. Drew is everything that this team needs.. Left Handed, Hits for Avg (.305), hits for power (31 HR's 98 RBI's .569 Slugging 28 Doubles 8 Triples), he gets on base (.436 OBP), he walks a lot, he plays good defense, and he can even steal a few bases.. His numbers would increase playing at the cell and he may even put up better numbers than Maggs, and 10 million per year is a lot less than what Maggs was wanting.. If we are going to make a big signing I think this is what we should do.. Drew IMO is the FA out there right now that would benefit our team the most.. We would finally get a real good LH bat to put in the middle of our order, and he would replace Maggs at a cheaper price.. And I know a lot of people are gonna say "Injury Prone" and what not, but he was healthy all year last year, and even before he still had played over 100 games the past 6 years.. I think he is finally fully healthy and for 10 Million a year at the production that he does, I think that would be a very quality signing for this team.. Especially with Atlanta not offering arbitration.. Wouldnt cost us anything.. 1. SS Uribe 2. CF Rowand 3. RF Drew 4. DH Thomas 5. LF Lee 6. 1B Konerko 7. 3B Crede 8. C Davis 9. 2B Harris Looks pretty solid to me

Yeah hes a Boras client, but the money hes trying to make isnt exactly outrageous.. JD Drew last season was healthy all year, and put up very similar numbers to Maggs.. His OBP is .400+ he can hit HR's, he hits for AVG (.300+), he can play defense, he is left handed.. The guy is EVERYTHING we need.. 5 yrs 50 million wouldnt bother me one bit for a guy that would replace Maggs, maybe even be better, and come at a cheaper price

Hell no, if I could retire at 35 I would... That would be the best thing ever.. I could finally set up the perfect workout routine, insted of having it all f***ed up by school and other s***.. I would be able to eat at the right times and lift at the right times, then when Im done.. Sit around and play video games and go on the internet all day... man, that would be the life..

Play the lotto, thats my guess

That is completely false... I am friends with MinnesotaSoxFan but seriously, I am nothing like that sterotype that "Jocks" have been labeled with.. I am a big guy and a football player but im not a dumbass and I dont treat people like s***.. I have a lot of friends that you have said above Jocks wouldnt be friends with

were not the Yankees, we need to have people down in the system.. Even if you have some list of people who never made it... Garland, Sweeney, Anderson, McCarthy, and Diaz... Those are 5 young talented players... were not talking about one prospect here