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QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 8, 2010 -> 10:53 PM) My god that is true. When my brother went to Mizzou, I couldn't stand the Cards love. When ever he wore his Sox hat people asked him if he wore it because he was a Cubs hating Cardinal fan, but wanted an AL team to root for. There were other things that annoyed him about them, like the aforementioned blind devotion. There was a thing about how the Cardinals should have won the 2005 WS, because they were the definitive best team in baseball that year or something like. I forgot to mention my ex-girlfriend was a Cardinals fan. B****.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 8, 2010 -> 02:06 PM) When they upset you that much, just ask them whats taking Daryl Kile so long to get back in the starting rotation? Oh great. Now I know I'm gonna pull that one out when I'm drunk thanks to you. Will it be worth it? Probably not. Will I share the story of me getting beat up? Sure.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Jan 8, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Not sure who you are referring to, but I stopped listening to 1380 altogether when they added Kevin Slaten. They have a brand new ESPN radio station on 101.1 FM filled with some of the most useless sports talk hosts I've heard. I no longer have any complaints about anyone I hear on the radio in Chicago. I didn't know how spoiled I was. And it's the Parris and Burwell show that I'm referring to.

It used to be the Cardinals until I recently moved to St. Louis. Now, I can't stand them. It's common to hear that they have the best fans in baseball. What everyone fails to mention is that they are delusional as well. One fan is intent on convincing me that Brendan Ryan is the best shortstop in the NL. I brought up a slew of other names but apparently was being shortsighted because I wasn't taking into account defense. Another was trying to convince me that Wainwright is the best pitcher in the NL. I guess there is at least SOME argument to that, but I hated the fact that he was saying he was a true MLB ace based on one season. And no one is worse than their sports-radio hosts. One week they think the Cardinals can't live without Holliday (when there are rumors that he'll re-sign), the next he is a huge detriment to the team (when he's rumored to sign elsewhere). I have to admit, though, that I've had a hatred for the this particular host after he said before the NHL season that the Blackhawks would miss the playoffs due to losing Khabibulan and the Blues would win the division. Point is, St. Louis fans may be loyal but it's almost to a fault. (Whew.....glad I got that rant off my chest). Go Giants.....what's not to love about a team that has had the likes of Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent on their roster. Plus, their GM always gives out the most fiscally responsible contracts.

QUOTE (jenks45monster @ Dec 28, 2009 -> 05:45 PM) Because I fear injuries will eat up his career. I have yet to see anything that tells me Carter can't play 1st or a corner OF spot adequately yet. I'll take Carter! Just because I don't want you to feel alone.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Dec 18, 2009 -> 09:18 AM) Eh, for me it comes down to preferring the tableaux gag over the running gag . . Pete Schwetty's balls were really not on the menu but the running gags were enjoyable if easy. On the other hand, dicks really were in boxes which is an odd place for them to be uless you're Mickey Rourke trying to get Carol Heathrow to fall for the ol' pecker in the popcorn bit. Schwetty Balls is funny double entendre, but dick in a box is high concept. Sez I. Did anyone order me a plain cheese? Yeah, we did, but if you want any someone's gonna have to barf it up cause its all gone.

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Dec 17, 2009 -> 09:00 PM) Loser talk, that is. Kars for Kids turned out to be a scam!!! Can you believe it?!?! Kars for Kids Scam (Still, I'm not taking that jingle off my ipod. 1-877-Kars for Kids. K-A-R-S Kars for Kids.....)

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 17, 2009 -> 06:24 PM) Yes I know the President's Cup thing. But, my question was an honest one, not trying to start a fight. I seem to remember a bunch of wild card teams getting into and some winning the world series. I don't know how it compares to basketball because I don't follow it enough. Football seems to be a crapshoot sometimes too, though the top 2 teams get a bye. I'm of the belief that the teams who win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs really were/are the best teams, regardless of what seed they went in as. I know that might not make a lot of sense to other people, however, it's just a line of thinking. Sarcasm or not, you could have come up with some reasoning that was a bit more legitimate, i.e. Steve's line of thinking. Problem is that I wasn't going to search the internet for reasoning. If it was in the NHL thread, where I assumed people would take it more seriously, I might not have posted it. Just a thread about seats at the Scottrade Center. I threw out a comment based on what I hear those that are more apt in their hockey knowledge than I say. It didn't even occur to me that someone might dissect the comment or believe that anything that I had to say held any value to it. I extend to you a most sincere apology and hope to never offend you in the future. Thanks!

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 17, 2009 -> 09:05 AM) A low seed has never beaten the highest seed in any other sport. I thought the sarcasm implied was fairly obvious. I'll be sure to make it more clear for you next time.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 17, 2009 -> 12:09 AM) Do you have any statistical evidence to support this? In 1994 the 8th seeded San Jose Sharks beat the 1st seeded Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in the first round. I base it solely on this.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Dec 16, 2009 -> 09:39 PM) Hawks rolling in the 3rd, 3-0. GO HAWKS!!! Hawks rule this season!! :headbang It sucks that success in the regular season doesnt translate to postseason success in hockey as much as it does in the other sports.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Dec 16, 2009 -> 10:34 PM) 'Zo Spellman was the waste of the draft pick. You all looked past the letter J. What a shame.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Dec 16, 2009 -> 03:02 PM) Nyswaner wrote, Demme directed, and Hanks and Denzel starred in a very poignant film that peripherally was about that, yes. My contention is that Tom Hanks won in the end. Denzel finally accepted him. What greater victory than that?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 16, 2009 -> 10:22 AM) Stupid fiction movies. Krakatoa would pwn Tom Hanks. Rare that Tom Hanks ever loses

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Dec 16, 2009 -> 10:32 AM) I've never been to the United Center so I cannot make any comparisons. I can recommend that you go down to a bar in Soulard and take one of the free shuttles to the stadium, you can bring your drinks on them and some even sell cans out of a cooler. What about the Fox Sports Midwest Rally Zone Seating section in the stadium? What's that like?

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:53 PM) I've been to the Scottrade for both a Blackhawks/Blues games and a couple times for the MVC tournament. I really don't have any answers for your questions but you will most definitely have a good time. Cheap tickets and good views from everywhere in a nice little arena. I've only been to one sporting event here and it was to a Cardinals game when they were playing the Cubs so I wasn't really rooting for anyone and couldn't judge their hostility. You think people will pour beers on us cause we're Hawks fans? I.E. is it a Dodgers crown or a Phillies crowd?

QUOTE (monomach @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:35 PM) Oh, so THAT's why we've sucked. We just had players who wanted to lose. Why didn't I see it before? Because your paw is over your eyes. And you're a polar bear.

Where are those people that post from St. Louis? I know I've seen them on here. And I have a question. About 10 of my friends and myself are trying to go to the Hawks/Blues game on February 6th. I'm trying to find a good place for all of us to sit in the Stadium and cheer for the Hawks. Has anyone been to the Fox Sports Midwest Rally Zone??? What is it? Are there areas in the Stadium like on the 300th level of the United Center where we can just watch from a bar??? Any help would be appreciated.

QUOTE (Sox72 @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:25 PM) A lesson that I learned at the age of 15. Restless nights due to fluorescent lights faded away. ZzzZZZzzzzz

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:06 PM) Bogey Man does not like nightlights. A lesson that I learned at the age of 15. Restless nights due to fluorescent ceiling lights faded away.

QUOTE (Tex @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 09:45 PM) great waves, no doubt. Fourteen was the age that I stopped sleeping with the lights on. (True story)

QUOTE (Tex @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 09:35 PM) Illinois needs better surfing for me to move back. Hawaii is the better option.

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 09:24 PM) Karaoke is one of my favorite past times. Just as I suspected......those pants can sing.

QUOTE (Tex @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 09:20 PM) Maybe, but I still can spend my summers on the beach. Look at this! I've been made a fool of. Schooled by the teacher....

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 09:01 PM) I just wanted to end the day like it began and bump my earlier thought. It has been an immensely entertaining if not predictable discussion. You completely ruin Soxtalk for me. As I'm scrolling through trying to read up on my favorite team, I sporadically come across a picture of a man with his elbow twisted backwards. I try not to look, but is that possible? Not a chance. I read these threads with one eye closed, hoping to avoid seeing your pic. I hope you're proud.