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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 2, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Exactly the game I expected, Illinois/OSU is always a game like that. And f***ing Tressel drives me nuts, he packs it in and runs the ball with his two best RB's on the bench. Saine and Herron have no business being the starting RBs for OSU. They wouldn't start for half the teams in the Big 10.

QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 2, 2010 -> 01:53 PM) Too bad Illinois missed that FG early in the game. I still don't understand kicking the fg down 7 with that little time left when your offense is struggling. You have to go for the TD and the tie late in the game.

There was definitely a push on that play if you go back and watch the replay.

It is still incredible to me how conservative Jim Tressel is. The guy can obviously coach but he would drive me nuts if I was a fan of OSU. Especially since Saine and Herron just aren't very good RBs.

He definitely didn't pick up that first down. That was a ridiculous spot. And a bulls*** call even after review.

Wow f***ing terrible call. Have to love getting called for a facemask when your defensive player never touches the OSU players facemask.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Oct 2, 2010 -> 12:55 PM) How is OSU's back-up a former walk-on? They don't have better options? Thats pretty bad. I would guess they have had trouble recruiting a top QB the last couple of years because no one wanted to come in and sit behind Pryor.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Oct 2, 2010 -> 12:52 PM) But I forgot Illinois' offense looks anemic today. OSU defense has a lot to do with that. They have been dominant this year. TRULON HENRY HELL YES@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INT Illinois

Really solid first half for Illinois. Vic Koenning has been an absolutely incredible hire for Illinois. The defensive turnaround from last year is simply amazing.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 28, 2010 -> 11:55 AM) 2 4 stars in 2012 No room in 2011 2 4 stars in 2010 1 4 and 1 3 star in 2009 ( the 3 star being Jordan Hall who has looked ridiculous) Easily the best stable of backs I've seen at OSU in years. They are redshirting Rod Smith this year and he could be the next big back for OSU, of course he has to outplay Jaamal Berry who is absolutely ridiculous as a RS frosh this season. Add to that the two already 4 star guys they have for 2012 and its a very good crop. Of course you then add to that the #1 QB for 2011 and like you said top OL recruits and its going to be another good run. Probably too early to say but are any of those guys likely to be impact guys like Clarett or Wells? Because while Saine and Herron aren't bad players they seem to be the only thing holding back OSU from being absolutely unstoppable this year.

UNC football is f***ed http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news...uncagents092910

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Sep 29, 2010 -> 02:28 PM) A.J. hitting 4th. I'll admit that is one thing I didn't think I would ever see. Still no Viciedo, Flowers.. still another game I won't watch. Viciedo clearly isn't ready despite the fact that he has outperformed Ozzie's hand selected DH for this year.

QUOTE (Cali @ Sep 28, 2010 -> 11:40 AM) If HIMYM wrapped it all this season, I wouldnt be opposed.... It's glory days are far behind it..... It really is time for Ted to meet the mother and end the show.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 28, 2010 -> 03:40 PM) I'm sure it's good, but it's not something I am raring to see. Definitely something I can wait to see at home. This is how I feel. The movie might be incredibly well made but the characters and story is just not something I give a damn about.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Sep 28, 2010 -> 03:00 PM) I couldn't disagree more in regards to Jennings. He did a really nice job coming in for Bowman. He missed a few tackles including a huge one on the play where Jones fumbled that was inexcusable on 2nd and I think 17. He also didn't do anything different in coverage than any of the Bears other corners last night.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Sep 28, 2010 -> 01:01 PM) I also should point out that I'm not concerned with the issues you were and I agree with what the Bears have been doing. And look at Jennings, the coaches made a quick adjustments with Bowman struggling and put in the guy they identified durding practice who was playing well. Touche for the coaches. Jennings was awful last night

Usually I root against the Twins in the playoffs this year I wouldn't mind seeing them win so that Thome can get a WS championship.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 23, 2010 -> 01:58 PM) He was not a terrible hitter. He swings at everything much like Tank. He was a decent hitter and a good baseball player. He's also a damn good manager. Whatever team he goes to I will start to follow and root for No. 2 behind the Sox. Guillen is very likeable. I don't know why I'm even bothering since you clearly have no clue what you are talking about but what made Ozzie not a terrible hitter? He didn't hit for average. He didn't walk. He had no power whatsoever.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 23, 2010 -> 02:06 AM) he hit better than average. This is the most incorrect statement that has ever been posted on this message board. Ozzie Guillen was an incredibly bad hitter. In fact he was such a terrible hitter his career OBP was .287 and he never posted an OPS as high as Mark f***ing Kotsay's OPS is this year. And the guy also sucked at stealing bases yet tried to steal a ton early in his career anyway. Ozzie played good D and sucked at everything else on the baseball field.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 22, 2010 -> 05:25 PM) I'm not sure that I believe this 100% yet. Melo didn't screw over a city...but he hasn't had the chance. And even if it is true how does that factor into winning basketball games? Michael Jordan was about as much of a dbag as a person can be and he is still my favorite athlete of all time and he won six championships.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Sep 22, 2010 -> 04:51 PM) Makes perfect sense. Melo is the better pure scorer. And I said he's a better fit because of that. He's better at outside shooting, he has an excellent post up game, and he can pretty much hit it from anywhere with consistency. LeBron had all the freedom in Cleveland's offense because they never surrounded him with any sort of scoring talent outside of Mo Williams who is not really a scoring talent. 'Bron made a great living off of fast break points, alley oops and the FT line(as well as crab dribbles). Now in terms of the other thing, I really won't dispute because I can't. I'm not sure there is a single in this post that is true. Carmelo is a far more inefficient scorer than LeBron and shoots a lower percentage from 3. The fact that his TS% is so much lower and his 3 pt percentage is lower indicates in fact that LeBron is the far better scorer and that he can't hit from anywhere with consistency. LeBron made a living off of alley oops? Get the f*** out. He might get one a game at most. Also, Melo got to the line 9 times a game LeBron 10 last year. Guess what, great players get to the FT line. LeBron>>>Melo at everything on the basketball court.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 22, 2010 -> 04:31 PM) There's nothing wrong with the high pick and roll if you have the horse to finish on the "roll" part. Ideally on the pick and roll, the guy setting the screen is the guy who should get open for the shot; his man has to take the penetrator and he's matched up against the smaller defender. No one on the Bulls could handle that job though. Rose had to be the scorer because even if both defenders involved collapsed on him, he could beat them while the uncovered guy couldn't do anything. That is simply ridiculous because if you get the ball to Noah uncovered he will score or at least take the jumper if he pops rather than goes to the basket. Rose was not great at running the pick and roll last year, I do agree Noah isn't the ideal big man to run it with but Rose also was not adept (and this was probably Noah's fault as well) at reading the defense and angles and creating easy opportunities for Noah the way premier PGs do when running the pick and roll.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 22, 2010 -> 04:22 PM) One other thing worth noting...Thibodeau supposedly clinched the job with his discussion of how he would employ a Drive and Kick style of offense with the DR1 field and Brush Mower. VDN, on the other hand, as we all know, employed an offense heavily reliant on the pick and roll. In particular, it used the high pick and roll, with Noah usually heading out front to set a screen for Rose. Rose was fast enough that from the outside if you gave him separation he could still break down into the lane, but the fact that you're starting high and taking Noah out away from the basket meant that the only guy left down low who could be an option to dish the ball was Taj Gibson/Brad Miller/whoever else was in the game. ON top of that, the guys that were outside of the lane (Deng, etc.) weren't either outside shooters nor were they in position to take advantage of Rose's penetration with an open shot if he did break down the defense (This is why Deng's hanging out by the 3 point line without moving was so frustrating). Without an outside threat, the high pick and roll basically gave Rose 1 option; drive and try to score. He needed to be better about drawing contact, everyone ought to be able to agree on that, but it's worth stressing that ball movement wasn't going to be a practical result of VDN's offense. The Drive and Kick style combined with some level of (less formulaic) pick and roll, along with a better set of outside threats and a legitimate inside scoring threat ought to improve those assist options substantially. And yet Boozer's entire offensive game the last few years has been the high pick and roll with Dwill.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 22, 2010 -> 04:13 PM) 9 in a row, here we come!! Yep, these boys haven't quit. I really hope we lose out.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Sep 22, 2010 -> 03:28 PM) Melo would be a better fit than LeBron. The reason for that is, the Bulls need someone who can take the reigns and score at will when it comes down to it. The only team Melo can't really figure out is the Lakers. Rose will play that LeBron role, Boozer, that low post scorer role, and Melo that "take over, get me the damn ball and watch me score" role. How does this make any sense at all when LeBron has been a much better scorer than Melo not to mention being the much better passer, ball handler, rebounder, and defender.