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QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 08:15 PM) Depends on how you classify "slam dunk franchise player". I don't see a Lebron/Duncan/Durant level prospect, but I think all of the top-4 are on the John Wall/Blake Griffin level of prospect where they would be an easy #1 in most drafts, and possibly Exum. There may not be a guy that I would bet a significant amount of money on to make an All-NBA team in his career, but there are a lot of guys that look reasonably safe to be capable starters, obviously with the potential for a lot more. I meant the former.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 09:19 AM) If you just watch his highlights, he looks like the best prospect out there. He also makes more mistakes and disappears more often, but that's to be expected at this point in his development. Semi-related because of the draft: Parker is in quite a funk recently. His shot selection leaves a lot to be desired. In general while this draft is deep in potentially really good players and there are multiple guys who could become stars in the league there doesn't appear to be the slam dunk franchise player that people expected there to be a few months ago.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 11:02 AM) They've done that a few times this season. Bizarre. Probably because they stupidly decided to do an entire season that takes place over one weekend. So very dumb.

Completely inexcusable loss tonight. That NW team is absolutely horrendous and it wouldn't surprise me if that is their only Big 10 win this year. They should have been pressing much earlier on to change up the tempo with NW walking it up the court every possession. 9 years of mediocre at best basketball with no signs of that coming to a stop anytime soon. So depressing.

So PSU follows up the Sandusky sex scandal by hiring a coach who may have instructed his players to delete a video of them raping a girl. Brilliant.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jan 7, 2014 -> 05:04 PM) Warriors interested in Hinrich? If you can get ANYTHING for Hinrich, do it now. Bring back team tank captain Teague! I'd give give him away and I'd also look into trading Dunleavy.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jan 7, 2014 -> 12:05 AM) Glad SEC lost but not a fan of Winston. I'm not sure how you could be unless you are an FSU fan.

FSU is in huge trouble now. Looks like the SEC domination continues.

I wonder if this loss costs Marvin Lewis his job. He is obviously a solid coach but this will make it 11 years as head coach of the Bengals without a postseason win.

Absurdly conservative play calling by the Chargers in the first half.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 4, 2014 -> 07:38 PM) What's 2015 look like for Illinois as far as schollies? Charles Mathews should be their main target. 2 open scholarships but I would guess they would take 3 more if it is the right 3 (i.e. Charles Matthews). They will want a PG and big with the 2 open ships and would obviously take Matthews as well.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Jan 4, 2014 -> 05:15 PM) Illinois basketball gets a commitment from Aaron Jordan. Fantastic shooter who had offers from Indiana and Wisconsin. Very good get.

Newbill on PSU is a f***ing punk b****.

Nice win by the Spartans. That was some absolutely atrocious play calling by Stanford on that last drive.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Dec 30, 2013 -> 02:27 PM) You guys can argue it all you want, but I just about guarantee McCarthy was thinking the same thing I am. The majority of coaches in the NFL are not going to chase points with that much time left on the clock. There's a reason McCarthy is making $5 million a year as a HC and why we're sitting here arguing on a message board. Meh. Coaches are actually remarkably inept in understanding time and score and clock management.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 23, 2013 -> 06:00 PM) Did anyone see this amazing Grantland article about the proposed "Draft Wheel" the NBA may or may not be considering? This s*** is f***ing dope. The Tanking Solution I think... I think I might be down for this. I need to think about it more, though. There are pros and cons. Praying for an elite class the years you're in the top 6 would be a blast. Watching a team like the Heat land a monster because it's "their turn" would be the opposite of a blast. I'd also have major concerns that a LeBron type player might stay in college a year to avoid going to say the Raptors if he knows that the Lakers or some other big market team have the first pick the next year. Not sure how I would feel about that.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 22, 2013 -> 05:42 PM) Barring major give away trades, the Bulls will make the playoffs. Everyone here is talking about how s***ty they are. Yes, they are going to suck when you don't have Deng/Butler in your lineup. When they are in the lineup (with Booz/Taj/Noah healthy), Bulls are 3rd to 4th best team in the East. They sucked when Deng and Butler weren't any near the court. By the way, Snell looking better each and every game. Seeing him develop is nice because it gives the Bulls a couple guys who potentially can replace Deng if they opt to move away from him (which they should if he's looking for 15M per year). Also nice to see Augustin looking good...bad thing about the fact that he's a one year guy means he'll play good and sign somewhere else for more money (just like Belinelli and Nate did last year). All it would have taken for the Bulls to tank is trading Deng and Hinrich and going with a PG duo of Teague and James. It is too bad they are trying to compete and wouldn't do that though.

I almost want the Eagles to score 60 at this point.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 22, 2013 -> 09:15 PM) Last I checked he wasn't a DB. Or a defensive lineman.

Bears defense is just so bad.

Holy crap the Bears look awful

Defense has to get a stop here.

Well this could not possibly be going any worse.

Jim Schwartz has to be fired right? Horrendous football coach.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 19, 2013 -> 04:39 PM) That was incredibly long. But seriously. It is going to be so hard to miss the playoffs this year. It wouldn't be if the Bulls would just trade Deng and would have left Teague and James as the only PGs on the roster.