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QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 11:08 AM) The line about Rose finally being ready, that he just had his preseason, is such bulls***. Preseason is what, 8 games? We're at like 25 right now. I think that's enough games to determine that Rose is never going to be half the player he used to be. edit: the Bulls are officially stuck in NBA purgatory. With Butler they're good enough to make the playoffs every year, but not good enough to win or even get to the Finals. They're stuck with a broke, max player in Rose. All of their remaining pieces are good role players at best. And they have little hope in the draft to improve. They have to rely on FA signings, which has been such a success story the last decade. Yep, and Rose played in the final preseason game. We are nearly a third of the way through the season and there are zero signs of improvement from Rose or the team as a whole.

Lol at Stacey King and Funk acting like the Nets don't suck. That team is f***ing garbage. One of the worst offensive teams in the league and they suck on D as well.

Derrick Rose is still absolutely awful.

This is an unbelievably pathetic performance tonight.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 12:10 PM) Film reportedly had 45 cut minutes. I think it definitely needed another 10, but it was still good. Sure we'll see the extended edition in 5 years. @LDF, episode 8 comes out in spring 2017. They're filming now. The first spin off movie comes out next Winter, Rogue One. Then in 2018 another spinoff, Young Han Solo. Then in 2019, episode 9. Then in 2020, a Boba Fett spinoff. Be prepared for Star Wars overload. I think the Boba Fett spinoff might be delayed since they fired Trank. I hope after this initial set of spinoffs they try going for totally original stories set in very different time periods. We don't need every Star Wars movie to be set within a 100 year time period.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 11:28 AM) I wonder if at some point they won't have a separate star wars movie to cover the gaps. I figure Disney is going to figure out ways to explain the rest of the universe and significant gaps. Monetize as much as possible (and as a Disney shareholder and a Starwars fan...I'm all for it). I hope not. I want spinoffs to focus on new characters and time periods (and Disney is already developing spinoffs). And while some interesting stuff appears to have happened between Episode VI and VII, I'm not a fan of prequels as a concept because you already know how the story ends (Rogue One is an exception for me because it sounds awesome and we will at least have almost all new characters).

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 11:20 AM) I think the bigger issue was that Rei was so powerful without a moment's training. A little but Luke with basically no training was able to deflect shots from a remote, hit an incredibly small target with proton torpedoes without using any computer to aim and he also was able to grab his lightsaber using the force. And Rey not allowing Ren to read or control her mind is impressive but there have been non-force sensitive characters like Jabba who didn't allow mind control to work on them as well. I'm sure we will learn more of her backstory in the next movie as well.

QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 11:04 AM) I think it's hard to criticize much until we see the next 2. Some people don't like that Ren wasn't that powerful but he probably will be in ep 8 and more so in ep 9. Yep, and the complaint about Snoke not having enough backstory is also a little odd to me since the Emperor was only mentioned in passing in Episode IV, appears only as a hologram in Episode V and isn't really fleshed out until Episode VI.

Odell Beckham is playing one of the dirtiest games I've ever seen. He should be kicked out.

Ok so now I really hope the Bears lose their next 2. Just absolutely nothing positive comes out of them winning either of those games.

Awful clock management again by Fox. He is f***ing awful in that area.

Bears look awful so far. Really not a bad thing at this point though as we've seen enough to know this staff will have things headed in the right direction if they upgrade the talent level and every loss now is huge for draft position.

Bobby Portis loves to shoot.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 01:53 AM) Please limit Gasol/Rose/Butler to less than 25 mins tomorrow. Agree. Put this one on the bench to win it and if they can't oh well.

Bucks up 8 on the Warriors going into the 4th quarter tonight.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 06:46 PM) The best part in my mind, is this set up very nicely for the next movies (and in and of itself it was badass too). Was the perfect re-entry into Star Wars and it totally felt like the original trilogy which is a true compliment. Chewy and Hans had great moments too and I was glad when Hans was killed off because I think to really make it great, they have to move on from some of the main old characters. That said, Harrison is the best actor of the old characters by far. I wasn't completely surprised they killed off one of the main 3 from the original trilogy as it is a Star Wars tradition to kill off a main character in the first movie of a trilogy (Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon and now Han). I just wasn't sure if they were going to have the balls to do it but it was a great scene and it really makes you feel like any of the characters can bite the dust at any moment.

I never do this but I'm definitely going to see this one again in theaters. Such a fun movie.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 10:25 AM) 3D or not 3D? Need to make a decision pretty soon I liked my 3D showing a lot but not necessary at all.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 02:46 AM) Spoilers are allowed. Ha, I didn't even look at the new thread title. So Rey has to be Luke's daughter right? It was highly implied throughout the movie and it would setup another Skywalker v. Skywalker showdown.

I loved it. Such a fantastic stand alone movie and it does a great job setting up the rest of the trilogy. I'll save the rest of my thoughts for when spoilers are allowed but I couldn't be happier right now.

Leron Black out indefinitely now. Another guy who will likely be redshirting for Illinois.

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 12:41 PM) I get the feeling that they want to give him more time before pegging him as a platoon OF or giving up and moving him. I sure hope not. If you are making this type of move you shouldn't be going into next year with a guy who is likely going to be a massive hole in the lineup.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 12:38 PM) Too bad we couldn't send Avi to the Dodgers instead of Trayce Kenny must still think Avi is a 300/30/100 guy More likely the Dodgers prefer Trayce to Avi.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 12:33 PM) The Sox farm system just went down a couple of pegs. I really liked Micah and Montas who was throwing 100 at a game I was at. Trayce is overrated but would be a great 4th OF. I feel like the Sox have to acquire an outfielder now with the moves they made. You can't trade a decent package for Frazier and then go into next year starting Cabrera and Avi in the corners who are both just absolutely dreadful defensively.

I won't read any of them for fear of spoilers but it is getting amazing reviews.