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Title: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 10, 2011, 03:11:15 pm
Use this thread to discuss the success or futility of the other Chicagoland area non-MLB teams (Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Fire, Wolves, etc.) as well as college sport teams other sports like golf, etc.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on April 18, 2011, 03:40:26 pm
When do the Blackhawks start playing?

 :-\
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 18, 2011, 03:49:09 pm
This coming October (maybe). </purple>

I can't wait to see how the Bowman lapdogs in the press put all the blame on Dale Tallon. 
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on April 18, 2011, 05:44:25 pm
This coming October (maybe). </purple>

I can't wait to see how the Bowman lapdogs in the press put all the blame on Dale Tallon.

Tallon put a winner on the ice and brought the first championship to Chicago. He spent the coin necessary to get it done. Then the NHL changed the rules and Bowman had to get rid of all the good players. So now this team is Bowman's team. He has to take the blame for the results. Tallon shouldnt be blamed for Bowman's assembled talent.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on April 19, 2011, 03:26:22 am
This coming October (maybe). </purple>

I can't wait to see how the Bowman lapdogs in the press put all the blame on Dale Tallon.

Tallon put a winner on the ice and brought the first championship to Chicago. He spent the coin necessary to get it done. Then the NHL changed the rules and Bowman had to get rid of all the good players. So now this team is Bowman's team. He has to take the blame for the results. Tallon shouldnt be blamed for Bowman's assembled talent.

The NHL's rules have been the same since the lockout.  The NHL didn't change the rules.

Bowman had to get rid of players, so he got rid of "role" players... the guys like Ladd.

The difference between last year's team and this year's team is the bottom 2 lines of forwards.  Top 2 lines are basically the same as last year, but Vancouver can match up their top D against them.  Last year, any 4 of the 'Hawks' lines could've hurt you, so opposing teams didn't have as much leeway to match up against guys like Kane and Toews.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on April 19, 2011, 01:12:55 pm
From a Yahoo story.  "They've been outhit, outscored and outmatched in a lopsided series"

Well yeah, they're down 3-0 so I would guess they've been outscored.  And they've been outhit but the series has been far from lopsided.  other than the first period in game one, it's been a tight series
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on April 19, 2011, 01:13:18 pm
and I'd trade Kane
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on April 19, 2011, 01:24:04 pm
Why?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on April 19, 2011, 01:25:33 pm
Bulls better be glad they hold the 7th game in their current series. They just might need it
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on April 19, 2011, 04:46:42 pm
Gotta agree with Shoe here.  They're losing, but it's hardly a lopsided series.  It's true the Hawks don't have the same depth as last year -- losing Ladd, Byfuglien, and Versteeg, those guys were solid contributers -- but the real difference in the series is Luongo.  He's stopping shots that seem like they'd have gone in last year.  Vancouver is easily the better team, so I'm pretty impressed that the Hawks have stuck with them as much as they have.  I'd still like to avoid getting swept though....
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on April 19, 2011, 04:52:09 pm
if this team has any balls, they win tonite.  defending champs, at home, about to be swept, the hit on Seabrook.  I'd like to see Kane and Toews leave it all out there
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Phill23 on April 19, 2011, 05:10:39 pm
Bears to open vs. Falcons, visit Packers on Christmas

Brad Biggs/Tribune reporter

4:57 p.m. CDT, April 19, 2011


In a year in which the Chicago Bears are scheduled to travel to London for their first-ever regular season game in Europe, the team has four consecutive games vs. AFC West opponents and closes with division rivals Green Bay and Minnesota.

The NFL will release the 2011 schedule at 6 p.m. but an advanced look at the schedule provided to the Tribune shows they open the season at Soldier Field Sept. 11 against the Atlanta Falcons in a matchup of division champions from last season. It marks only the fourth time in 12 years the Bears will open at home.

They will then travel to New Orleans in Week 2 and return home to host the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Former Bears linebacker and defensive coordinator Ron Rivera will bring in his Carolina Panthers for a visit in Week 4.

The Bears then play at Detroit on Monday, Oct. 10 on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” the first prime time appearance for the Lions since Week 3 of the 2001 season. That game is followed by another prime time appearance for the Bears as they will host Minnesota on Oct. 16 in NBC’s national broadcast. That gives the team a home game before the Oct. 23 game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Following the trip to England, the Bears are off on the weekend of Oct. 30. The Bears play the Eagles on “Monday Night Football” on Nov. 7. Then, they host the Lions Nov. 13 before a string of four straight games vs. the AFC – vs. San Diego, at Oakland, vs. Kansas City and at Denver in Week 14 in quarterback Jay Cutler’s first regular season game there since the trade.

The Bears host Seattle in Week 15 and close out at Green Bay on NBC in prime time on Dec. 25 and at Minnesota Jan. 1.

The NFL’s current labor dispute leaves football hanging in the balance. The league announced if an agreement is not reached by Aug. 1 the game in London will be moved to Tampa and the Bucs’ Raymond James Stadium.

Week 1 ATLANTA

Week 2 at New Orleans

Week 3 GREEN BAY

Week 4 CAROLINA

Week 5 at Detroit

Week 6 MINNESOTA

Week 7 vs. Tampa Bay at London

Week 8 OFF

Week 9 at Philadelphia

Week 10 Detroit

Week 11 SAN DIEGO

Week 12 at Oakland

Week 13 KANSAS CITY

Week 14 at Denver

Week 15 SEATTLE

Week 16 at Green Bay

Week 17 at Minnesota
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 19, 2011, 05:33:39 pm
Christmas night Bears-packers?   Nice.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 19, 2011, 05:36:56 pm
An excuse to not talk to relatives.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on April 19, 2011, 06:44:44 pm
or spouse.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on April 19, 2011, 07:16:55 pm
In some areas of Wisconsin, a spouse may often be a relative....
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on April 20, 2011, 09:42:16 am
or spouse.

He's likely not there yet. And may he never be. JohnJeter and Mrs. JohnJeter are still at it with the mocking-most-everything-on-TV-and-disliking-most-people-in-real-life banter.  Bon temps.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on April 20, 2011, 10:43:29 am
or spouse.

He's likely not there yet. And may he never be. JohnJeter and Mrs. JohnJeter are still at it with the mocking-most-everything-on-TV-and-disliking-most-people-in-real-life banter.  Bon temps.

So you're the Duke and Duchess of Windsor?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on April 20, 2011, 11:41:50 am
I didn't know that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor mocked stuff on TV and disliked most people. I'm kind of surprised they watch much TV.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: shawnabner on April 20, 2011, 02:22:23 pm
I went to the Sharks - Kings hockey game last night.  It was a nice diversion from staying home and watching the Sox play.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 20, 2011, 02:32:47 pm
still at it with the mocking-most-everything-on-TV-and-disliking-most-people-in-real-life banter.  Bon temps.

Yes... our bond shall never be broken as long as there are others to mock.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on April 20, 2011, 08:44:05 pm
Mickey Rooney coaching the Caps
(http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/tools/med/2011/04/ipt/1303316360.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on April 21, 2011, 09:13:36 am
I didn't know that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor mocked stuff on TV and disliked most people. I'm kind of surprised they watch much TV.

I'll bet they did.  I'll bet that they sat around in their monogrammed robes in their filthy hotel room at the Plaza, puffing on cigs, mocking "Gilligan's Island."
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 25, 2011, 02:38:44 pm
for JoeyC:


(http://www.usahockey.com/uploadedImages/USAHockey/Menu_Team_USA/Menu_Tournaments/Menu_Under_18/Menu_World_Champ/2011swe7.jpg)

The 2011 U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team won its third straight gold medal at the IIHF World Men's Under-18 Championship in Crimmitschau, Germany.

A player from the western suburbs (Robbie Russo of Westmont, IL) was Team USA's captain.

story:

http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_04_02_04&ID=303832 (http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_04_02_04&ID=303832)

photos from the gold medal game:

http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_04_02_04&ID=303818 (http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_04_02_04&ID=303818)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 25, 2011, 03:05:23 pm
Hunnie's son had the game winning HR for Arizona on Friday night:

http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042211aac.html (http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042211aac.html)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 25, 2011, 04:14:07 pm
Hunnie's son had the game winning HR for Arizona on Friday night:

http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042211aac.html (http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042211aac.html)

Very cool
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on April 25, 2011, 06:49:35 pm
Hunnie's son had the game winning HR for Arizona on Friday night:

http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042211aac.html (http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/042211aac.html)

Very cool

Indeed.

I propose adding Arizona to our minor league updates on a semi-regular basis....
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 25, 2011, 07:04:08 pm
He is leading the team in doubles, has 14 walks and 13 Ks. Doing very well, started 31 of 34 games or something like that

http://www.arizonawildcats.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ariz/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011OverallStats
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on April 26, 2011, 10:12:19 pm
How stupid do Lebron/Bosh feel picking the heat over the bulls?

On the flip side... would Rose have evolved into this type of a player with mebron in chicago?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 26, 2011, 10:33:20 pm
That was one Weak Ass powerplay.   Kaner can show up anytime now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 26, 2011, 11:32:28 pm
Crawford standing on head.    Unfortunately Looooo is too.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on April 27, 2011, 11:46:40 am
That game will end up being televised in a "best of the NHL playoffs" series on some obscure cable channel.
Game 7, shorty to tie inside 2 minutes, Overtime... you can't ask for much more.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Southsider05 on April 29, 2011, 05:39:36 pm
That game 7 loss was one tough pill to swallow.  Going in, I thought the Canucks were toast.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on May 01, 2011, 12:56:58 pm
JC, did you see the Canucks' game last night?  Rinne for Nashville was unbelievable.  that backward, sprawling save was as good as I've ever seen
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on May 01, 2011, 08:19:10 pm
JC, did you see the Canucks' game last night?  Rinne for Nashville was unbelievable.  that backward, sprawling save was as good as I've ever seen

I concur... he was outstanding.  Sure as hell saved the collective rear ends of his defensemen.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 08, 2011, 11:32:19 pm
something you rarely see in pro sports:

Referee Salvatore admits he blew call late in Bulls' loss

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-0509-bulls-brite--20110508,0,3025998.story
 (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-0509-bulls-brite--20110508,0,3025998.story)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on May 09, 2011, 10:14:33 am
He probably had money on the Hawks
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on May 09, 2011, 10:32:50 am
Or got paid by the Hawks. Brutal call. The Bulls were only down 6 and Rose should have been at the line for 3 FTs which he usually makes. That was the game right there.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on May 10, 2011, 10:04:42 pm
Bulls came through tonight. Taj came up big in the 4th quarter.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on May 10, 2011, 10:11:02 pm
Really need them to finish it out in game 6... and need the celtics to force a game 6.

Bron/Wade are definitely on a mission... need em to play a couple more games.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Joshpr on May 10, 2011, 10:11:34 pm
Wishful is the other bulls board down?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 10, 2011, 10:30:46 pm
Wishful is the other bulls board down?

Phill23's board is working fine:

http://chicagobullscentral.createaforum.com/index.php (http://chicagobullscentral.createaforum.com/index.php)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Joshpr on May 10, 2011, 10:33:33 pm
Thanks Andy but I meant a different board that we hang out at
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on May 15, 2011, 10:29:00 pm
Bulls dominate the Heat in game one of the East finals. Go Bulls
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on May 15, 2011, 10:40:29 pm
Wade and James were both off... dont uncork the champaign yet...

Pretty sure bulls will win based on the team str 1-9 instead of 1-3.5 and a bunch of scrubs/has beens.

If they do make it past the Heat.... will they have enough left in the tank to take on a experienced Mavs team?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on May 15, 2011, 10:55:06 pm
question is really whether the Mavs will have enough left.  The Bulls are young, Mavs not so.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on May 15, 2011, 11:06:18 pm
Wade and James were both off... dont uncork the champaign yet...

Pretty sure bulls will win based on the team str 1-9 instead of 1-3.5 and a bunch of scrubs/has beens.

If they do make it past the Heat.... will they have enough left in the tank to take on a experienced Mavs team?

.....assuming that Dallas somehow gets by OKC. I know the experts like Dallas, but I kinda like OKC
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on May 16, 2011, 12:00:23 pm
question is really whether the Mavs will have enough left.  The Bulls are young, Mavs not so.

I can see that too. Mavs have a lot of experience though... and dirk isnt quite the selfish asshat James is.

My dad keeps reminding me that the bulls are young but not in experienced several of them have NCAA rings, they have been in high pressure situations before. He says thats part of Bron's problems in big games... hes still learning to deal with it.... while Rose/Noah have rings to show for their time in college.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on May 20, 2011, 03:39:49 pm
Most important news of the day....

http://home.machlink.com/sports/index.php?display=story&article=TRE74J5OV

(http://www.wrestlingmuseum.com/images/models/machoman4.jpg)






RIP "Macho Man" Randy Savage
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 20, 2011, 04:27:09 pm
A Statistical Analysis Of "Macho Man" Randy Savage’s Halfway Decent Professional Baseball Career

http://deadspin.com/5804086/a-statistical-analysis-of-macho-man-randy-savages-halfway-decent-professional-baseball-career (http://deadspin.com/5804086/a-statistical-analysis-of-macho-man-randy-savages-halfway-decent-professional-baseball-career)

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=poffo-001ran)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 26, 2011, 01:13:08 am
Good article at Sports Illustrated on Randy Poffo's baseball career:

(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2011/writers/the_bonus/05/23/macho.man/randy.savage.jpg)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/the_bonus/05/23/macho.man/index.html (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/the_bonus/05/23/macho.man/index.html)

make sure you click on the 'rare photos of Randy Savage' link in the article too.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Joshpr on May 27, 2011, 04:04:01 pm
Wow that's awesome thanks for the story
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on May 31, 2011, 02:48:59 pm
The Atlanta Thrashers are no more; all hail the resurrection of the Winnipeg Jets:

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/31/report-move-of-nhls-atlanta-thrashers-to-winnipeg-set/?hpt=hp_t2
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 31, 2011, 03:33:38 pm
I don't think they can call the the Jets, as that franchise is now in Phoenix.   Stupid, yes, but I recall hearing that a couple of weeks ago when this first came up.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on May 31, 2011, 08:12:22 pm
Incredibly foolish.  If Baseball has done one thing right it has been not letting a city that loses a franchise replace it in 5 years time.  They can suffer for 30 years like Washington.

Speaking of which, I once saw an episode of Jeopardy where the answer was something to do with what franchise moved to Minnesota and the answer was the Washington Senators.  Of course Loveland knew that was incorrect and screamed at Alex Trebeck, who did nothing.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on May 31, 2011, 08:29:11 pm
Incredibly foolish.  If Baseball has done one thing right it has been not letting a city that loses a franchise replace it in 5 years time.  They can suffer for 30 years like Washington.

Speaking of which, I once saw an episode of Jeopardy where the answer was something to do with what franchise moved to Minnesota and the answer was the Washington Senators.  Of course Loveland knew that was incorrect and screamed at Alex Trebeck, who did nothing.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/

You might've been thinking of the other incarnation of the Washington Senators, who became the Texas Rangers....

...also, the NHL has completely re-structured its financials in the 15 years since the Jets left Winnipeg to allow cities like Winnipeg (and Buffalo... and other small market teams) to be competitive.  They won't draw in the broadcast revenues that Atlanta could potentially bring if they did things right, but they've at least got local (and regional) support, FWIW.

The city that would make the most sense to move a team to, though, would be Hamilton, Ontario.... but Toronto and Buffalo aren't going to like that very much.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on May 31, 2011, 08:56:09 pm
From wikipedia:

In 1960, Major League Baseball granted the city of Minneapolis an expansion team. Washington owner Calvin Griffith, Clark's nephew and adopted son, requested that he be allowed to move his team to Minneapolis and instead give Washington the expansion team. Upon league approval, the team moved to Minnesota after the 1960 season, setting up shop in Metropolitan Stadium, while Washington fielded a brand new "Washington Senators" (which later became the Texas Rangers prior to the 1972 season).

Don't try to throw down with Trebek.  You won't win.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 31, 2011, 09:03:49 pm
Try telling that to Sean Connery
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on June 01, 2011, 09:08:53 am
Try telling that to Sean Connery
 LOL

What’s the difference between you and a mallard with a cold? One’s a sick duck…I can’t remember how it ends, but your mother’s a  w h o r e.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on June 08, 2011, 06:46:00 pm
C'mon... really... you can't tell me that ANYONE is rooting for the Meat... err, I mean, the Heat...

No one REALLY likes them, right?  C'mon!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2011, 07:19:12 pm
C'mon... really... you can't tell me that ANYONE is rooting for the Meat... err, I mean, the Heat...

No one REALLY likes them, right?  C'mon!

Well, this former Sox player sporting the 'Ricky Ricardo look' (lower right corner of the 1st photo) is a big time Miami Heat supporter:

(http://mit.zenfs.com/121/2011/05/sosa5251.jpg)

(http://therealrapgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/create-a-caption-sammy-sosa-feeling-the-heat-in-miami.jpg)

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Say-it-ain-t-Sosa-Sammy-cheers-for-Heat-over-Bu?urn=mlb-wp7692 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Say-it-ain-t-Sosa-Sammy-cheers-for-Heat-over-Bu?urn=mlb-wp7692)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 13, 2011, 01:16:45 am




(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmpd084IVP1qam8ddo1_500.jpg)




(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254438_10150201540127163_589562162_7599428_7063669_n.jpg)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on June 13, 2011, 11:31:19 am




(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmpd084IVP1qam8ddo1_500.jpg)




(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254438_10150201540127163_589562162_7599428_7063669_n.jpg)

Love it!

To hell with LeBron.  Hope he never wins a title.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Sophist on June 13, 2011, 10:33:10 pm
To LeBron and Luongo:  my finals heroes!  Choke artists:


Ha-Ha (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSV-VtJfwRw&feature=related)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 24, 2011, 10:23:26 pm
How about that -- the Hawks were able to unload Campbell & His Big Contract
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on June 25, 2011, 09:46:03 am
Now I'll have Mel Allen stuck in my head all day.....
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on July 13, 2011, 04:05:06 pm
Not really a big fan of soccer but glad to see the Lady Yanks advancing in the World Cup.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on July 13, 2011, 04:09:23 pm
yep, very cool.  the game sunday was awesome
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on July 15, 2011, 02:54:20 pm
Well that didn't last long...

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/6770483/junior-college-transfer-anthony-hubbard-leaves-iowa-hawkeyes
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on August 10, 2011, 08:50:30 pm
Shoeless and MSF happy with your new AD hire?

He did great things for UC. Big LEast is going to maintain its reputation if they cant find ways to hold onto their good staff.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on August 13, 2011, 04:16:30 pm
I am ok with him, he seems to be a stickler for honesty, and that is cool, no need to cheat. Not sure I am crazy that he appears to be more FB than hoops, I tend to prefer hoops. But he will be better than the idiot they had in the role. They really need to promote themselves more to Chicago. Tough task, but no way NW should be saying they are Chicago's team, that is a joke, right?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on September 06, 2011, 10:55:14 am
I feel SO sorry for Tiki:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Tiki-Barber-remains-unemployed-and-sad?urn=nfl-wp6443

"Where this will leave Tiki Barber the person, I don't know. He's also recently proposed to his girlfriend, the one with whom he was involved while still married to his pregnant wife. So that's good news."
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 10, 2011, 12:53:57 pm
Oskee Wow Wow, b*tches
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 10, 2011, 02:48:59 pm
Oskee Wow Wow, b*tches

Nice to avoid Mizzou to start the year. Tough one next week tho.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on September 26, 2011, 02:20:29 pm
Gonna be up there with the family in mid-December, so I thought I'd take lil' Boat to a Blackhawk game...

Pffffft!  $60 a TICKET to sit in the back of the 300 level.  What a joke.  Who pays that to watch a game that's only slightly more significant than a pre-season tilt?  Insane.

I guess that beats the $160 minimum to sit downstairs, though.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on September 26, 2011, 02:27:08 pm
Gonna be up there with the family in mid-December, so I thought I'd take lil' Boat to a Blackhawk game...

Pffffft!  $60 a TICKET to sit in the back of the 300 level.  What a joke.  Who pays that to watch a game that's only slightly more significant than a pre-season tilt?  Insane.

I guess that beats the $160 minimum to sit downstairs, though.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 26, 2011, 02:31:55 pm
Come up here for TB lightening games... they are much much more affordable.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on September 26, 2011, 02:54:37 pm
Looking at them and the Panthers now... definitely more affordable (around $15 per ticket vs. $60).  But, driving over 2 hours each way is a bit much. 

Oh well, looks like we'll be sticking with the minor league Everblades.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on September 26, 2011, 04:19:20 pm
Everblades

I hope someone didn't get paid for coming up with that one.  Weak...

Though I guess it's better than the Macon Whoopee.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on September 26, 2011, 04:33:42 pm
Everblades

I hope someone didn't get paid for coming up with that one.  Weak...

Though I guess it's better than the Macon Whoopee.

Do they have a cushion night?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on September 26, 2011, 04:39:22 pm
Ha!   Nice!

http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=1j1v7j0t14h0jka6fc5h
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 26, 2011, 06:04:02 pm
Looking at them and the Panthers now... definitely more affordable (around $15 per ticket vs. $60).  But, driving over 2 hours each way is a bit much. 

Oh well, looks like we'll be sticking with the minor league Everblades.

But think of the benefits.... you get to see me!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on October 01, 2011, 04:30:29 pm
Okee Wow Wow indeed.

5-0 now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 04, 2011, 03:39:51 pm
Forget the political stuff, Hank Williams Jr should be fired from doing the MNF theme because the song totally sucks butt.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on October 04, 2011, 03:58:40 pm
Heh.  I didn't even realize they were still using it.  It made the move from ABC?

They need to just stick with original iconic MNF theme and some helmets exploding or something.  Keep it simple.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on October 04, 2011, 04:04:21 pm
We need robots, too.  More robots.  Lots of robots.

That's what Fox tells us, at least.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on October 04, 2011, 07:56:20 pm
Hank Williams Jr should be fired from doing the MNF theme because the song totally sucks butt.

Hank Sr from the grave:  That ain't country, you got no talent, and stop feeding off my name!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 04, 2011, 11:22:39 pm
Been listening to Hank Sr quite a bit over these last few weeks.  Damn good stuff.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on October 04, 2011, 11:45:57 pm
The original (and consummate) white man's blues. 

Once listened to a guy ranting about how Hank kicked down all the doors so that people like Elvis were able to bring rock and roll into the mainstream.  Frothing and spittle aside, I do believe that he made a pretty good case.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on October 04, 2011, 11:46:28 pm
Just noticed your "electricity comes from other planets" tagline -- Lou Reed, right?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 05, 2011, 10:59:52 am
Yeah, from a VU song.   I'm actually intrigued to hear the Lou + Metallica stuff... could be good.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on October 06, 2011, 08:49:20 am
Going to see Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks this weekend, he used to be lead guy in Pavement. I like his solo stuff. Warren Haynes is the 19th (saw Trucks/Tedeschi at the zoo last month, marvelous, just marvelous). Widespread Panic is the 25th. In November I will see Ray Davies and in December I see Wilco.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on October 13, 2011, 01:10:54 pm
pretty funny

http://occupyherbstreit.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on October 19, 2011, 08:17:55 am
I am actually following the NFL in more than a casual way for the first time in more than 20 years, since my team amazingly seems to be on the rise.

Beats watching the terribly flawed World Series.  I fear we will see Texas as the World Champs.

And the moon will turn to blood.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on October 19, 2011, 08:41:17 am
I don't understand whats wrong with more playoff baseball...

I cant stand the unbalanced schedule... would prefer 2 15 team leagues where the top 4 teams make playoffs (balanced schedule required). but I don't mind having more playoff baseball to watch... its either that or methodGF takes over the TV and we watch farking gossip girl or some other insipid nonsense
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on October 19, 2011, 01:58:03 pm
Method, that's exactly what I propose: two 15-team leagues, no divisions, balanced schedule.  The top two from each league go to the playoffs.  That way, only the very best teams end up playing for the big banana.

I feel for you regarding MethodGF's choices of programming.  Why not curtail TV watching for the most part after baseba?  Suggest other activities (outdoor, indoor, whatever) in lieu of spending evenings in front of the tube.

Un-American, I know.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on October 19, 2011, 02:35:28 pm
Method, that's exactly what I propose: two 15-team leagues, no divisions, balanced schedule.  The top two from each league go to the playoffs.  That way, only the very best teams end up playing for the big banana.

I feel for you regarding MethodGF's choices of programming.  Why not curtail TV watching for the most part after baseba?  Suggest other activities (outdoor, indoor, whatever) in lieu of spending evenings in front of the tube.

Un-American, I know.

Honestly... the new job requires 10-11 hour days (not including driving out to clearwater and back), dont have much time for TV... when i get home i geek out learning more APEX and Oracle and perhaps partaking in some herbal remedies... generally I have my nose in the laptop and she has control of the remote.... unless there is a Sox/USF bulls/Rays(towards the end of the year) game on.... or baseball/football playoff games... in which case i take over the TV and the PC :)

Its one of her biggest complaints... that while we're together we're not doing something together... blah
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on October 19, 2011, 03:26:25 pm
The WC is actually a great way to find a 4th team.  Cards won their division and the WS a few years ago with what, 83 wins?  The WC typically wins at least 90 games.  I don't really see the issue with it.  Better than having a crap second place team make the playoffs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on October 19, 2011, 03:43:25 pm
It's impossible to have a balanced schedule whith interleague play.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on October 19, 2011, 06:42:20 pm
Its obvious Loveland's spellchecker is broken today, but makes a great point... Atleast we'll always get the cubs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on October 20, 2011, 11:03:15 am
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Cards won their division and the WS a few years ago with what, 83 wins?

Yeah, I'd forgotten about that.  That was 2006, so that's now the unenviable record for lowest regular season wins for a World Series champion team.

But that's another good argument for abolishing divisions.   You wouldn't have weak division winners anymore.

And I'd be fine with ending interleague play too.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on November 02, 2011, 03:20:43 pm
In the "the comments have been hijacked, and it's pretty amusing" department:

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/34680/time-for-elway-to-think-post-tebow
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on November 02, 2011, 03:40:15 pm
Alex Rios > Tebow
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on November 02, 2011, 04:16:05 pm
Hilarious, and it's funny, you can't even keep up, it's getting hit so hard with new comments!!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on November 02, 2011, 06:36:23 pm
Awesome.

That said, Detroit has a great DL. You have to give the guy more than 2 games, and he's 1-1.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on November 03, 2011, 08:26:51 am
I liked this one:

Sting's acting in Dune > Tebow
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 03, 2011, 09:00:55 am
I liked this one:

Sting's acting in Dune > Tebow

Excellent movie... tried to get methodGF to watch it a few months ago... she ruined it for me...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 03, 2011, 11:25:27 am
Did she tell you the ending?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 03, 2011, 11:32:34 am
Naw... she just didnt like it... and kept making fun of the movie...

I guess the animations and such are a bit dated on newer tv's... but still great book... great story... very well made movie even with sting's craptastic acting.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 06, 2011, 09:03:08 am
That ex-Penn State asst is one sick MFer. Outta hang him.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 07, 2011, 01:51:35 pm
I shouldn't make light of it... but I will anyway:

I didn't know Penn State was a Catholic school.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on November 07, 2011, 04:11:32 pm
Tebow >> Carson Palmer
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on November 07, 2011, 08:13:27 pm
That Penn State/Jerry Sandusky scandal is incredible and disgusting.  The whole athletic staff needs to resign, including JoePa.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on November 08, 2011, 08:49:49 am
If what is being reported is true, they not only need to resign, but serve some time behind bars...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on November 10, 2011, 12:46:31 pm
This thing is going straight from tragic to to complete catastrophe:

http://www.nesn.com/2011/11/jerry-sandusky-rumored-to-have-been-pimping-out-young-boys-to-rich-donors-says-mark-madden.html
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 10, 2011, 12:57:31 pm
What i dont get... is how is JoePA being fired for a moral short coming but McQuery gets to keep his job... he actually saw sandusky assaulting a 10 year old. turned his back on the kid and went and told his boss...

Didn't he feel some semblance of human responsibility to step in help the child?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on November 10, 2011, 01:08:21 pm
I agree with Method. 
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on November 10, 2011, 01:19:49 pm
I do too.  Here's what I don't get.  McQueary reportedly told his father first.  Why in the HELL didn't his father say, "son, you've got to call the police"?  Then, when he told JoePa, why didn't Paterno call the cops?

This thing repeatedly fell through the cracks.  Unbelievable.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 10, 2011, 01:36:09 pm
Its obvious lots of people failed to do the right thing... it is very unbelievable... but that fact that McQuery is getting a pass, when he could have himself stepped in and stopped the assault on a child... is in my view inexcusable... hes atleast as culpable as joepa
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 10, 2011, 06:26:07 pm
When did this story start to break?  I find it interesting that nothing was heard about this until after Joe Pa beat the Illini to become the winningest coach ever.  Did it in fact come out before that?  If not, the conspiracist in me questions whether it was held back because whoever spilled it thought Joe PA might be taken down by it and wanted him to get his record.

Oh, and Area 51 is real.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 13, 2011, 12:13:30 pm
They moved all the good stuff out of Area 51 a long time ago.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 14, 2011, 08:32:02 pm
It looks like Purdue basketball has reached the High Point of their season tonight...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 15, 2011, 04:49:37 pm
ugh

LOL
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 26, 2011, 05:15:01 pm
Has Zook been fired yet?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 26, 2011, 09:34:13 pm
Skip holtz might find himself w/o a job... you got more talent up there... might wanna kick the tires on him.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 27, 2011, 11:22:57 am
Wow... So Fine's wife knew about the abuse... and also had a relationship with one of his victims after he was 18... creeeeeeepy.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on November 27, 2011, 01:26:37 pm
nothing matches the creepiness of Fury's user pic.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 27, 2011, 02:04:07 pm
Blackie gets his X-mas gift early.


http://www.freep.com/article/20111127/SPORTS08/111127015/Ron-Zook-fired-Illinois-after-losing-six-straight-end-season

I'd love to have him at USF as a d-coordinator/lead recruiter...guy can flat out recruit... and holtz needs some help in that area...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 27, 2011, 05:23:11 pm
Method, now I need you to get Mike Martz fired.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on November 28, 2011, 11:45:52 am
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nothing matches the creepiness of Fury's user pic.

Hah!  I haz a 05 Wurl Serious ring...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on November 28, 2011, 12:52:11 pm
Who is that in your user pic Fury?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on November 28, 2011, 01:36:14 pm
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Who is that in your user pic Fury?


http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/11/22/report-man-breaks-into-kenny-williams-home-defrosts-lobster/

That's Wayne L. Field. 

Obvious character flaws?  Yes. 

But you've got to love his style.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on November 28, 2011, 02:09:30 pm
I still love the headline....

"Man Breaks Into Kenny Williams’ Home, Defrosts Lobster"
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 28, 2011, 08:52:25 pm
I just could not stand to have Skip Holtz as head coach, I hate his old man sooooo much.

Guess we are interviewing Paul Cryst tonight. He would probably bring along the OL coach from Wiscy as well. Might keep our defensive staff (Koenning etc...)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 29, 2011, 10:42:28 am
He could make for an amusing choice.

As in "Cryst, why can't the Illini ever have a good football team?"
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 29, 2011, 02:00:32 pm
Illini have contacted Leach (the guy who is suing ESPN). I would love that choice, but gotta think he will cost more than 2.5M, which they are willing to spend. They have been turned down by 2 coaches already supposedly, one being Schiano from Rutgers.

At least they are going after good coaches.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 29, 2011, 02:14:24 pm
Leach would be a good hire.. after how things ended at tech he might be ready to get back to a big name school for 2.5 mill...

Tech was only paying him 1.7 million when they let him go... so thats a sizable bump.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on November 29, 2011, 02:30:57 pm
Chryst, no?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 30, 2011, 04:39:36 pm
Leach signs with Washington State... will be one of top 4 paid coaches in that league... since #4 is currently at 1.5 million... doesnt sound like you got outbid for him MSF.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 30, 2011, 05:10:12 pm
MSF still have espn insider?

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/southeast/post?id=957&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fblog%2fncfrecruiting%2fsoutheast%2fpost%3fid%3d957

Can you umm tell me if hes sticking with USF or being a douche and leaving since the big east is done for.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on December 02, 2011, 09:54:10 am
Illinois should already have a call in to Sherman.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 02, 2011, 11:17:49 am
This guy?

(http://oldmods.hitsfootball.com/clubs/1144/images/quiz1579outcome5.JPG)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on December 02, 2011, 12:24:21 pm
Heh.  The Shermanator...

Look like anyone you know?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 02, 2011, 04:32:52 pm
LMAO
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on December 05, 2011, 03:10:33 pm
http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/7319269/source-brett-favre-listen-chicago-bears-called

The Bears have gone from "NFC contender" to "entertainment for Jeter" in two short weeks.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 05, 2011, 03:18:58 pm
I have spoken to the oracle... Martz is on his way out.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 05, 2011, 03:31:02 pm
Not sure the Bears will win another game this year.  Just as well -- they need to get rid of that sh*tty GM and sh*tty coach.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on December 05, 2011, 05:28:50 pm
I'm really tiring of Lovie.  Did I mention how awful it is to be married to a Packer fan this year?  I may seek a separation.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on December 05, 2011, 07:51:14 pm
Just wait until the next 4 games are over, Love.  The imminent undefeated season will most likely send the two of you to divorce court...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 05, 2011, 10:20:19 pm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/chi-nhl-approves-radical-realignment-plan-20111205,0,4405348.story

I guess this is okay with me.   We get home-and-homes with all teams again.

Can't believe they even considered taking Detroit out of our division.  I still want the old Norris division back.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on December 05, 2011, 10:27:23 pm
The Thrashers moved to Winnipeg?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on December 05, 2011, 10:28:00 pm
Well only if they change the name from Norris.......
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 06, 2011, 08:49:34 am
Ah luv the Pack.

Speaking of teams I love, Illini will name a FB coach today, will either be Kevin Sumlin, the Houston HC who is a hot item right now, (Wikipedia shows him as the Illini HC now but there are rumors it might yet be Todd Monken, OC for the Okla State team. Monken is an Illinois raised kid who might be awesome, but no experience as a head coach.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on December 06, 2011, 08:52:13 am
I don't know why people are so adamant about changing the names back to Norris, Adams, Smythe, and Patrick.  Almost all of those guys were horses' asshats.

The rule of thumb in the NHL is that if there's something named after you and you were an owner, odds are that you were an asswad.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 06, 2011, 09:16:56 am
I think sumlin is the next kragthorpe... Monken would be a good hire... one hell of a recruiter from what I've read as well.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 06, 2011, 10:26:27 am
I don't want the "name" Norris back, I want the North Stars and Maple Leafs back in the Hawks division (and to get rid of the lame-ass Blue Jackets & Preds).
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 06, 2011, 10:28:07 am
Thanks for the heads up, msf.    Will the new guy start right away or start after Bowl Season?

My favorite Bowl?  The "Smoka Bowl".
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 06, 2011, 10:46:45 am
Petrino: he gone (back to Arkansas)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on December 06, 2011, 01:24:08 pm
Enjoying the NFL again this year...

Go 49ers.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 07, 2011, 09:24:06 am
Sounds like Sumlin may not be the hire, sounded like he was going to be, but me thinks the AD is using him for a smokestream. Guess we interviewed Fedora from Southern Miss yesterday, Tim Beckman from Toledo is a good possibility, and Monken from Okie St is still being discussed. They say it will be a done deal by Thurs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 07, 2011, 09:27:34 am
Blackie, I was looking into acquiring rights for the "Smoke-a-Bowl", but not sure I want to sue Cheech and Chong for it. LOL

Saw Wilco last night, going again tonight as well. Nick Lowe opens for them, acoustic set for Nick, helluva version of Allison (Elvis Costello tune of course).

Saw North Mississippi All Stars a few weeks back, you are correct, they are good. I hear Luther is touring with Anders Osborne, but not when Anders is up here, but I still might get tix for that, Anders opens for Keb 'Mo.

Seeing lots and lots of concerts with all this free time :-)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 07, 2011, 10:22:39 am
Wilco is nice and all, buit I'd probably be more excited to see Nick Lowe.

I'm jealous... been working way too many hours these last ten months... I've missed a lot of great shows.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 08, 2011, 05:43:32 pm
Surprised to hear your lack of enthusiasm over Wilco. Since he sobered up and kept this band together for about 4-5 albums now I think they have improved technically so much compared to previous Wilco bands.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on December 08, 2011, 06:00:54 pm
The TV, Music, Food, Drink & Cinema Review & Revue topic is disappointed that the above three Wilco posts weren't placed there.  Especially since it's been 4 weeks since someone posted at that topic.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 09, 2011, 06:27:15 pm
New Illini football coach, raised by a father who coached, worked under Urban Meyer, Mike Gundy and Jim Tressel so he has that going for him. Watched his presser, he is one intense dude. I think I like this hire very much.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 11, 2011, 06:22:19 pm
Hilariously Bad?  See Da Bears.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on December 16, 2011, 09:50:37 pm
(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c630a53ef01543867d127970c-640wi)

Kobe Bryant & wife to divorce:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/12/kobe-bryant-divorce-vanessa-lakers-star-will-share-custody-of-daughters.html (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/12/kobe-bryant-divorce-vanessa-lakers-star-will-share-custody-of-daughters.html)

-----
any superstar athlete that gets married without a pre-nup well after he's already rich and famous = dumb@ss.

Kobe Bryant's net worth is estimated between $200-$300 million.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 16, 2011, 11:58:17 pm
I'm shocked... the sanctity of marriage means more then a pre-nup... what are you implying?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on December 17, 2011, 01:58:49 pm
There's nothing worse in youth sports than hockey parents:

Mike Milbury charged with assault

Former Boston Bruins player and coach Mike Milbury has been charged with assault and battery on a child after an incident at a pee-wee hockey game.

Milbury, who is currently an NHL analyst for Versus' "NHL Live," as well as the CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada," also was charged with threats to commit a crime and disorderly conduct after allegedly verbally and physically assaulting a 12-year-old boy during a Dec. 9 game at the rink at Larz Andersen Park in Brookline, Mass.

One of Milbury's employers, NBC Sports, said Friday that he had been taken off the air.

more at: http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/7360120/ex-boston-bruins-player-mike-milbury-charged-assault-child (http://espn.go.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/7360120/ex-boston-bruins-player-mike-milbury-charged-assault-child)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on December 31, 2011, 09:34:36 pm
Looks like Indiana may have a good team this year. They knocked off Ohio State tonight.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 03, 2012, 09:09:53 am
Woo Hoo!

Jerry Angelo got fired!   
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 03, 2012, 09:51:33 am
Oh happy day. PTL

The Bears sent out an internal email Tuesday morning announcing that Angelo, who had a contract through 2013, is no longer with the organization. The decision came two days after the Bears finished 8-8, the fourth time in five seasons the franchise has not reached the playoffs.

The club has yet to announce a move and until chairman of the board George McCaskey has been heard from, speculation will be that the removal of Angelo might just be the first in a series of moves. When business ended Monday, it appeared only the fate of offensive coordinator Mike Martz was in serious doubt. Now, everyone’s future is in question as a new general manager could bring with him a new coach.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-jerry-angelo-out-as-bears-gm-20120103,0,3365211.story
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 03, 2012, 01:59:55 pm
Blackie... you'd asked for this to be taken care off... I apologize it took so long...

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/7420241/mike-martz-leaving-chicago-bears-offensive-coordinator
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 03, 2012, 02:59:54 pm
Thank you sir!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 05, 2012, 03:00:39 pm
Quote

High school basketball video shows power of social media (w/video)

By Jack Millikin, Herald staff writer

Michael Christenson of Yakima said he was only trying to illustrate a point to a small group of Highland High School students and parents about the need for better basketball officials.

To his surprise and dismay, however, the video he uploaded of several hard fouls during the Cowiche school's boys game at Connell on Dec. 22 has gone viral, collecting more than 25,000 hits since the video was posted on YouTube on Dec. 28.

The video, which is just over 5 minutes long, showcases two imposing Connell players -- seniors Cole Vanderbilt and Kennan VanHollebeke -- committing six personal fouls during a 38-37 home win over the Scots.

more at:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/04/1774000/high-school-basketball-video-shows.html (http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/04/1774000/high-school-basketball-video-shows.html)



Here's the video.  Kid should have been ejected and suspended for at least one game on foul #5.  The 'hold' was a flagrant clothesline attempt to injured.  This kid, #34 Cole Vanderbilt, looks like a future Detroit Piston or Detroit Lion.

Quote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6v-bW6wxoY


http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Video-of-flagrant-foul-no-calls-at-basketball-ga?urn=highschool-wp10756

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on January 07, 2012, 11:41:48 am
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...looks like a future Detroit Piston or Detroit Lion.

Are you saying that we're unsportsmanlike here in the Motor... errr... Murder... City?

I've kicked folks in the groin for such remarks.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on January 07, 2012, 11:43:41 am
And that kid isn't doing anything that Shaquille O'Neal didn't do.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 11, 2012, 09:27:35 am
Nice game for the Illini last nite.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 13, 2012, 01:41:03 pm
I think my new favorite Blackhawks player is Jimmy "Purple" Hayes.    Big guy who can skate.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on January 15, 2012, 09:54:01 am
The 49ers are for real!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 18, 2012, 02:31:00 pm
Furio looks like USF will be traveling to the wolfpack this coming season.

As a result, USF will be playing in Reno -- just the third time in school history the Bulls will play west of the Rocky Mountains -- with a return game for the Wolf Pack in Tampa in 2015
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on January 19, 2012, 08:59:24 am
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Furio looks like USF will be traveling to the wolfpack this coming season.

As a result, USF will be playing in Reno -- just the third time in school history the Bulls will play west of the Rocky Mountains -- with a return game for the Wolf Pack in Tampa in 2015

Pretty cool, Method, thanks for that info.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 19, 2012, 12:27:21 pm
heh:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2012/01/andrew_shaw_trends_on_twitter_.html
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on January 19, 2012, 01:33:04 pm
From yesterday. Stellar:

Andrew Shaw used wikipedia today.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 28, 2012, 06:14:27 pm

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Bears tab Emery as new general manager
Will succeed Angelo, who was fired after 11 years


By Dan Pompei, Tribune reporter - 3:34 p.m. CST, January 28, 2012

The future of the Bears is being placed in the hands of Phil Emery, who has been chosen to be the team's new general manager.

The Bears announced on Saturday that Emery will succeed Jerry Angelo, who was fired after an 11-year run. The Bears will hold a press conference on Monday at 2 p.m. at Halas Hall.

Emery, previously the Chiefs director of college scouting, once worked for Angelo with the Bears as a regional scout. He was hired by Mark Hatley in 1998 and retained by Angelo when he took over in 2001.

more at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-pick-new-gm-phil-emery,0,384308.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-pick-new-gm-phil-emery,0,384308.story)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 28, 2012, 06:50:58 pm
They picked the cheap way out. Dont pick the guy who might actually change the franchise, wouldnt want to do that. It might have made the franchise great again. Stupidity reigns
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 30, 2012, 01:03:20 pm
They hired Spock...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on January 30, 2012, 06:24:44 pm
They didn't just hire him, they hired his ears too.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on February 01, 2012, 09:36:58 am
In a move that makes perfect sense, Marcus Coker is leaving Iowa to play for.....Stony Brook

http://hawkcentral.com/2012/01/30/newsday-says-coker-to-play-for-stony-brook/
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on February 06, 2012, 07:58:35 pm
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Parents Protest Hazing-Related Suspension of Longtime L.A. High School Baseball Coach

At 7:30 a.m. today (Feb. 6), a group of parents marched outside of Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, Calif., to show their displeasure with the three-week suspension of baseball coach Manny Alvarado, who is being sent home a second time over an alleged hazing incident. It’s not that the parents are pro-hazing. It’s that they’re smelling a rat in the way Alvarado is being treated.

Alvarado has coached since 1988, winning five Los Angeles city championships and guiding such players as major-leaguers Garret Anderson and Jon Garland. However, Alvarado in November was put on administrative leave while an investigation took place regarding two students in his baseball class “engaged in a fighting ritual outside the school’s weight room, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The protesting parents (joined by players), who weren’t exactly on board with believing there was hazing going on, are ticked that Alvarado — who didn’t see the fight, but was in the weight room and was in charge of watching the students — is getting tossed out again after having paid his (unnecessary) penance already. Alvarado has denied any hazing took place, and he is appealing his latest suspension.

more at:  http://www.forbes.com/sites/bobcook/2012/02/06/parents-protest-hazing-related-suspension-of-longtime-l-a-high-school-baseball-coach/ (http://www.forbes.com/sites/bobcook/2012/02/06/parents-protest-hazing-related-suspension-of-longtime-l-a-high-school-baseball-coach/)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on February 16, 2012, 07:10:21 pm
I really wish they'd put an end to this daily will he play or not with D. Rose... just announce that hes sitting out a week and get it done with.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on February 17, 2012, 07:12:38 am
Well they need to keep the James guy and cut the Lucas crappy guy
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on February 17, 2012, 09:40:35 am
Illini lose again .  Last two wins against top 10 teams (The OSU and MSU), can't beat anyone else.  They are doing the same as the football team; off to a great start beating a bunch of nobodies, but can't consistently in the conference.

Any rumblings back there that Weber's job may be on the line?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on February 17, 2012, 10:00:01 am
Word is "Sweet Sixteen or Bust".
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 19, 2012, 08:02:32 am
I think he is gone no matter what, only problem I have, lots of pressure for minority hire, if that is true, that is bad. I want the best guy no matter the color.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on February 19, 2012, 05:58:18 pm
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Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on February 19, 2012, 06:38:43 pm
Smart might be the best guy.  And he's only 1/2 black, so we're all happy
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on February 19, 2012, 08:45:17 pm
Amy Smart?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on February 20, 2012, 09:26:08 am
Maxwell Smart
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: dave23 on February 22, 2012, 10:19:44 am
That kind of thinking is what brought Tic Price to Memphis...

Don't be stupid...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 22, 2012, 07:46:07 pm
I hear ya Dave, I hear ya. That is what I am afraid of.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on February 22, 2012, 08:25:52 pm
That kind of thinking is what brought Tic Price to Memphis...

Don't be stupid...

Right, just be smart
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on February 26, 2012, 01:02:09 am

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Rose signs 'lifetime' contract with Adidas
Deal reportedly worth $260 million

By K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune reporter - 10:53 p.m. CST, February 25, 2012

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two months after signing a five-year, $95 million contract extension with the Bulls, Derrick Rose has really struck it rich.

Rose said he signed a "lifetime" contract with Adidas, which a source confirmed is for 14 years and $260 million. CSNChicago.com first reported that figure.

"Man, it's definitely a blessing," Rose said. "They've been with me since the beginning and stuck with me and I'm happy I'm a part of them for the rest of my life. They've been doing everything promotional-wise to make sure they put me out there, marketing me great all over the world. That's all I needed from them."
 
more at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-0226-bits-bulls-all-star-chicago--20120226,0,7611985.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-0226-bits-bulls-all-star-chicago--20120226,0,7611985.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on February 28, 2012, 04:54:09 pm
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Junior Hockey on Cusp of a Revolution: Trying to Stop Fighting

By JOHN BRANCH - Published: February 27, 2012

FRESNO, Calif. — Viewing fighting as a safety issue in light of increasing concussion research, and unwilling to wait for the National Hockey League to propose changes, USA Hockey and Hockey Canada are seriously considering rules that would effectively end fighting in nonprofessional leagues as soon as next season.

The rules would apply to dozens of leagues stretching from near the Arctic Circle to south Texas. Even the three top junior leagues in Canada, major fight-friendly feeder systems to the N.H.L., are considering immediate ways to make fighting a rarity, not an expectation.

“The appetite is there,” said David Branch, the president of the Canadian Hockey League, which oversees the Ontario Hockey League, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. “The time is certainly right to move forward.”

Hockey has long been a rare team sport that widely condones the interruption of a game so two or more players can trade punches. But for boys starting at age 16 or so, from the rough-and-tumble junior leagues to the N.H.L., fighting has usually been minimally penalized (often with five minutes in the penalty box) and thus widely practiced, condoned, even celebrated.

That may change soon. The increased recognition of the long-term dangers of brain trauma, across all sports, has forced hockey’s leaders to consider ways to reduce blows to the head.

more at:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/sports/hockey/fighting-in-amateur-hockey-leagues-may-be-on-way-out.html?_r=1&ref=sports (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/sports/hockey/fighting-in-amateur-hockey-leagues-may-be-on-way-out.html?_r=1&ref=sports)







 
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on February 28, 2012, 05:10:25 pm
Hmm.... It'll take a long time to take the fighting culture out of the game.

I have MANY thoughts on this, but no time right now. I'm sorry to keep you all waiting on pins and needles, but I'll try to formulate some cohesive thoughts and string them together in a post soon.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on February 28, 2012, 05:13:55 pm
Take as long as you like. I can wait a long time.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on February 29, 2012, 12:30:02 pm
Fighting in hockey is idiotic and detracts from the game action.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on February 29, 2012, 02:39:50 pm
All it takes is international rules at the Olympics and it's gone,  Mere seconds.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on February 29, 2012, 02:42:47 pm
Now take those half dozen Olympic games, add 82 more (regular season), and another 4~28, complete with the year's worth of emotional build-up / incidents building up.

You'll get a lot more stick swinging, guys taking head shots / cheap shots at star players, etc.

Also, this happened in a "no fighting" format:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ydbATVriqA
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on March 02, 2012, 02:48:30 pm
Thank jah:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-report-lowery-out-at-siu-20120302,0,6366311.story
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 02, 2012, 04:44:15 pm
I gotta think Weber may end up back there
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 08, 2012, 02:28:11 pm
Illini to hire Reggie Theus?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 08, 2012, 06:29:53 pm
Hope not, I honestly doubt it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 09, 2012, 09:44:09 pm
Now where is Shoeless hiding now that Weber has been fired?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on March 13, 2012, 03:45:45 pm
Brandon Marshall is a Bear:

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/7682163/2012-nfl-free-agency-miami-dolphins-trade-brandon-marshall-chicago-bears
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 13, 2012, 08:20:24 pm
Hopefully "Super Mario" will be too.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on March 21, 2012, 02:09:28 pm
Was Shaka Smart to say no?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-shaka-smart-illinois-basketball-20120321,0,2903156.story
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 21, 2012, 03:45:01 pm
Figured that was coming
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 21, 2012, 04:51:19 pm
I heard his middle name is "notso"
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 22, 2012, 05:39:22 pm
I heard he is from Wisconsin and hates Illinois
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 22, 2012, 09:43:24 pm
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Real Madrid building $1 billion resort island in the United Arab Emirates

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/real-madrid-building-1-billion-resort-island-united-170935374.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/real-madrid-building-1-billion-resort-island-united-170935374.html)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 29, 2012, 02:19:47 pm
Extremely happy with John Groce being named new Illini hoops coach. A coach who wants an athletic team to get after em on D and attack on offense with dribble or pass penetration and kick outs for 3-pointers. How refreshing.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 29, 2012, 03:00:58 pm
How does one pronounce his last name?   "Gross" (like Grace but with an O), or "Gro-chee" (as in rhymes with Jim Croce)?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 30, 2012, 07:36:23 am
Gross is how it is pronounced, watched his presser, more like Self than Weber, that is for sure. I think we are going to really like this guy.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 31, 2012, 05:34:17 pm

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Examining Fans’ Rights to Jeer at Games

By BILL PENNINGTON - New York Times - Published: March 28, 2012

 
At a North Carolina State men’s basketball game last month, the former Wolfpack stars Tom Gugliotta and Chris Corchiani were ejected from the arena — at the request of a referee — for protesting the officials’ calls. Gugliotta and Corchiani were seated behind the scorer’s table, and officials from both teams and others seated nearby said neither one used vulgarity or threatened the referees.

But in a game hosted by a public university, the episode raised a rarely asked question: Is a fan’s protest — known in some sports law circles as fan speech or cheering speech — a form of expression protected by the First Amendment?

In other words, do fans have the right to bellow at referees all game long, as long as they do not run on the court or menace the officials? Even if the fan is seated in the front row and the referee can hear every word?

The question is apparently still open to debate, despite more than 150 years of American public sporting events. Legal experts say few precedent-setting court rulings deny, interpret or establish a fan’s right to rail at a referee. Hostile or excessively disorderly fan behavior is not tolerated by security officials at games, or for the most part by the court system, because it is deemed dangerous or disruptive to the group. But in the middle of a sporting event as fervent as the N.C.A.A. tournament, with passionate crowds and high stakes, what exactly defines disruptive?

“It isn’t yelling or screaming; that is part of the game,” said Howard Wasserman, a law professor at Florida International University who has been writing about fan behavior and the First Amendment since 2001. “For better or worse, you’re allowed to go to a sporting event and express yourself just as you’re allowed to go to a political rally and say what you want.

red more:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/sports/examining-fans-rights-to-jeer-at-games.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/sports/examining-fans-rights-to-jeer-at-games.html?_r=1)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 01, 2012, 09:25:53 am
Did not take Bruce Weber long to find another job, new head coach at Kansas State.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on April 02, 2012, 07:32:04 am
I wonder how Wildcat Bob is doing. He must be awfully excited.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 02, 2012, 08:15:57 am
Pretty sure Bill Self has not lost to Coach Cal yet. I give the edge to Kansas.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on April 03, 2012, 10:36:14 am
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I wonder how Wildcat Bob is doing. He must be awfully excited.

Well, yeah... but, you know, he excites himself...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on April 03, 2012, 02:26:34 pm
Oh Please,

Sporting venues are not "public", they are private.  You're free speech rights stop at the stadium/field entrance.  The Sports themselves dictate the rules.    Try yelling like those fans at an event on the pro-golf tour whilst someone is in the process of swinging.  See how long you last.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 04, 2012, 03:59:21 pm

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Mohammad El Akkari scores 113

Mohammad El Akkari joined the exclusive 100-point-game club when he scored 113 in a Lebanese league game Tuesday.

Akkari, a 27-year-old guard for Moutahed of Tripoli who went in averaging only 7.6 points in 23 games, made 40-of-69 shots, including 32-of-59 3-pointers, according to fibaasia.net. He had only one free throw.

"Thank God for this performance. I think it's all a result of my practice," Akkari said, according to fibaasia.net. "I also want to thank my coach for letting me play that long and all my teammates for helping."

Records show that this was the first 100-point performance in an official game in any league of the FIBA Asia National Federations.

read more:  http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7774255/mohammad-el-akkari-scores-113-points-fiba-asia-game (http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7774255/mohammad-el-akkari-scores-113-points-fiba-asia-game)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 04, 2012, 04:23:46 pm




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John Calipari not interested in NBA

By Andy Katz | ESPN.com | Updated: April 4, 2012, 3:46 PM ET


Kentucky coach John Calipari said Wednesday he isn't going to coach the New York Knicks or any other NBA franchise for the foreseeable future.

"Kentucky is the best job in basketball coaching," Calipari said. "Why would I leave? We just won the national title. We're chasing UCLA."

Kentucky's title win over Kansas on Monday night in New Orleans gave the school eight national men's basketball titles, three short of UCLA's all-time record of 11.

Calipari said no NBA team has contacted him about an opening, including the Knicks, which are being coached by Mike Woodson on an interim basis after Mike D'Antoni was fired.

Calipari coached the New Jersey Nets for three seasons after he took UMass to the Final Four in 1996. He was fired by the Nets 20 games into his third season, in 1998-99.

read more:  http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7775024/john-calipari-says-not-interested-nba-coaching-job (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7775024/john-calipari-says-not-interested-nba-coaching-job)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 05, 2012, 04:07:32 pm

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Coach: Dwight Howard wants me out

By Ian O'Connor | ESPNNewYork.com | Updated: April 5, 2012, 3:54 PM ET


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Stan Van Gundy said he knows his franchise player, Dwight Howard, has asked that he be fired as coach of the Orlando Magic, and get this: Van Gundy claimed his sources are better than any reporter's.

"I was told it was true by people in our management," Van Gundy said Thursday, just hours before the Magic hosted the New York Knicks. "So right from the top."

In what had to be one of the most bizarre game-day scenes in NBA history, Van Gundy confirmed a WKMG-TV report that Howard is pushing for his ouster, and did so right before the center walked through a circle of news media members and embraced his coach.

"They haven't told me anything," Van Gundy said of Orlando management, "and they don't need to. I'm the coach right now, and I'm the coach until they decide I'm not the coach. It's 12:02 right now. If they want to fire me at 12:05, I'll go home and find something to do. I'll have a good day."

Clearly unaware of the stunning claim Van Gundy had made, Howard suddenly appeared at his side and put his right arm around the coach.

read more:  http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7778991/orlando-magic-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-wants-fired (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7778991/orlando-magic-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-wants-fired)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 05, 2012, 06:48:18 pm

I wonder if someone is going to get fired at Arkansas since it's the cover-up that gets you all the time.....



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Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino had female passenger on motorcycle ride that ended in crash

By Associated Press,

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino had a female passenger with him during a weekend motorcycle ride that ended with a crash that sent him to the hospital, according to a police report released Thursday.

Petrino was with former Arkansas volleyball player and current Razorback Foundation fundraiser Jessica Dorrell.

Petrino, who is married with four children, didn’t mention he had a passenger during a news conference on Tuesday, two days after Sunday’s accident, and a school statement that day quoted Petrino’s family as saying “no other individuals” were involved.

The 51-year-old Petrino also said Tuesday that he had spent the day with his wife, Becky, at a lake and was going for an evening ride. Dorrell, 25, didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment. A Petrino spokesman, Zack Higbee, declined immediate comment.

read more:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/arkansas-coach-bobby-petrino-wont-be-cited-for-motorcycle-crash-had-female-passenger/2012/04/05/gIQAPrI5xS_story.html?tid=pm_sports_pop (http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/arkansas-coach-bobby-petrino-wont-be-cited-for-motorcycle-crash-had-female-passenger/2012/04/05/gIQAPrI5xS_story.html?tid=pm_sports_pop)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 06, 2012, 06:22:24 am



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Cuban: Make players stay 3 years in NCAA
Mark Cuban not fan of 1 and done


By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com | Updated: April 5, 2012, 11:20 AM ET


DALLAS -- NBA commissioner David Stern and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, a pair of basketball power brokers who have differed on plenty of topics over the years, agree that they'd like to get rid of the one-and-done trend with draft prospects.

The rules currently require an American player to be at least 19 years old and a year out of high school before he can declare for the NBA draft, which is why the lottery is littered with phenoms coming off their college freshman seasons each year.

Stern said Tuesday that he'd like to add a year to the rule. Cuban wants to take it a step further, requiring players to wait three years after their high school class graduates to become draft-eligible.

"I just think there's every good reason to do it, which is obviously why we didn't do it," Cuban said sarcastically, adding that Kentucky fans were the only people who like the one-and-done concept.

read more:  http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/7778070/dallas-mavericks-mark-cuban-make-players-stay-3-years-ncaa (http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/7778070/dallas-mavericks-mark-cuban-make-players-stay-3-years-ncaa)




Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on April 06, 2012, 10:07:36 am
Re the Petrino thing, she looks more like something you'd be pulling in a trailer filled with oats.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 06, 2012, 10:10:44 am
yeah, I thought she had quite the set of teeth
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 06, 2012, 02:12:28 pm
Another photo of Petrino's girlfriend and his statement:

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Quote

"The state police report today provides an accurate description of my accident, which includes details that had not publicly come to light prior to the report being issued. I regret that I have not publicly acknowledged a passenger on the vehicle. I have been in constant pain, medicated and the circumstances involving the wreck have come out in bits and pieces. That said I certainly had a concern about Jessica Dorrell's name being revealed. In my press conference, I referred to her simply as 'a lady'. My concern was to protect my family and a previous inappropriate relationship from becoming public. In hindsight, I showed a serious mistake in judgment when I chose not to be more specific about those details. Today, I've acknowledged this previous inappropriate relationship with my family and those within the athletic department administration.

    I apologize to my wife, Becky, and our four children, Chancellor (David) Gearhart, Jeff Long, the Board of Trustees, University administration, my coaching staff, student-athletes and the entire state of Arkansas. I have been humbled by the outpouring of concern and get-well wishes. I apologize to the Razorback Nation for the attention my actions have brought to the University of Arkansas and our program. I will fully cooperate with the University throughout this process and my hope is to repair my relationships with my family, my Athletic Director, the Razorback Nation and remain the head coach of the Razorbacks."

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 06, 2012, 03:51:22 pm


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FIU dismisses Isiah Thomas as men's basketball coach
 
Isiah Thomas, who came to FIU in 2009 amid much fanfare, was let go Friday as coach after a 26-65 record in three seasons.


BY BARRY JACKSON - bjackson@MiamiHerald.com


Former NBA star Isiah Thomas, the most ballyhooed coaching hire in Florida International University history, was fired as men’s basketball coach on Friday, more than a month after completing an 8-21 season, his third losing season in as many years with the school.

"I want to thank Isiah Thomas for his three years at FIU,” FIU executive director of sports entertainment Pete Garcia said in a statement. "However, we have decided to take the program in a different direction."

Garcia did not elaborate, and wasn't immediately available for additional comment. FIU said it immediately will begin a national search for a replacement.

FIU went 7-25 and 11-19 in his first two seasons. He leaves the Panthers with a record of 26-65.

read more:  http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/06/2735225/fiu-dismisses-isiah-thomas-as.html (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/06/2735225/fiu-dismisses-isiah-thomas-as.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 06, 2012, 05:03:17 pm
Re the Petrino thing, she looks more like something you'd be pulling in a trailer filled with oats.

People always say to her:  "why the long face?"
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on April 06, 2012, 06:06:27 pm
She looks like John Elway's daughter.

Is that picture of Petrino from before or after his wife found out about the passenger?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 06, 2012, 06:19:08 pm
Good question Pete, I find it hard to believe how bad he looks vs the fact she did not even go to the hospital. Something does not add up.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 10, 2012, 07:14:57 pm

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Report: Petrino out as Arkansas coach

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-report-petrino-out-as-arkansas-coach-20120410,0,1180712.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-report-petrino-out-as-arkansas-coach-20120410,0,1180712.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on April 10, 2012, 08:38:24 pm
Yup, canned. It ended the way it should have
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 11, 2012, 08:09:02 am
Almost fainted when I heard Arky fired him, figured since he was winning so much in the SEC they would let this slide.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on April 11, 2012, 10:41:04 am
He's not having a good week.

I imagine it's over with his little girlfriend too.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on April 11, 2012, 10:52:32 am
I am pretty shocked they fired him as well.. looks like they are after Skip holtz... would normally say bye... but this is the worst time in the world to lose the HC.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on April 12, 2012, 12:43:11 pm
I'm thinking at 51 you'd be thrilled to score yourself a 25-yr old that attractive.

Of course, you should probably be single if that opportunity arises.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on April 12, 2012, 02:13:12 pm
Apparently the affair had been going on well before she was hired to the staff. I imagine his wife will divorce him and he will be paying child support and alimony till hell freezes over. Just not very smart.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 12, 2012, 02:43:27 pm
I wondered why he was so beat up from the accident and she did not have a scratch. The rumor going around now is the boyfriend followed them in his car and pulled up along side of them on the 2 lane road. Petrino pulled over and the guy proceeded to beat the crap out of him. Now it makes sense.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 12, 2012, 04:52:28 pm
I wondered why he was so beat up from the accident and she did not have a scratch. The rumor going around now is the boyfriend followed them in his car and pulled up along side of them on the 2 lane road. Petrino pulled over and the guy proceeded to beat the crap out of him. Now it makes sense.


Your hypothesis wouldn't explain why his face is red with "road rash" instead of black & blue from a fight/beating.


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Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 12, 2012, 08:41:19 pm
Unless the guy grabbed him and rubbed his face in the road, heh
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on April 13, 2012, 12:18:59 pm
Yep, it sure does look like road rash, a light case of it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on April 13, 2012, 04:39:01 pm
Dem hillbillies down there can be pretty nasty
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 15, 2012, 05:40:06 pm




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Ex-NBA star Jayson Williams released from Rikers Island
Former Nets player finishes sentence for DWI, flees in SUV

 
By Mark Morales AND Larry Mcshane / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS / Published: Friday, April 13, 2012, 10:36 AM


Ex-NBA All Star Jayson Williams sped off in a waiting SUV Friday morning after his release from a Rikers Island jail cell.

The 44-year-old former St. John’s center, who fatally shotgunned a limousine driver in 2002, was freed after serving an eight-month sentence for a January 2010 DWI charge.

He went directly to Rikers after serving 18 months in a plea bargain deal for the killing of Costas (Gus) Christofi inside Williams’ New Jersey $8 million mansion.

Williams — aka Inmate No. 08469159R — jumped from a city corrections bus into a waiting white SUV driven by a pal of the former All-Star.

Read more:  http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ex-nba-star-jayson-williams-released-rikers-island-article-1.1061139 (http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ex-nba-star-jayson-williams-released-rikers-island-article-1.1061139)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 17, 2012, 02:30:00 pm
The NHL once again lets everyone know that it has its head up its rectal duct.

Shea Weber commits a felony and get no punichment, while Shaw gets 3-games because the Phoenix goaltender took a dive.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 17, 2012, 04:18:55 pm




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The Rose Revolution
At just 23, Derrick Rose already has an MVP award, a $95 million contract, and a direct line to the White House, home of his number one fan. He also has Chicago—the city where he was born and bred—convinced that it's witnessing the second coming of you-know-who


By Will Leitch - GQ Magazine - May 2012 Issue


Derrick Rose, the reigning NBA MVP, lives on the eighty-fourth floor of the Trump building in Chicago, one of the tallest buildings in the country, right up near the roof, with wall-length windows overlooking the city he rules, the only city he has ever known. The view is disorienting and all-encompassing, sort of like he's living on an observation deck of the Willis Tower, which happens to be right over there, one of the only points above us in the mess of verticals downtown.

Rose also has a home in Northbrook, by the Bulls' training complex, but he says he has that place mostly for convenience, so he doesn't have to drive back into the city after practice. Someday he'd like to have a house, "my real house," where he'll "have kids and just live in my spot." But he can't do that now, not even close. This condo, the one he just moved into about a month ago—it is almost entirely unfurnished; two of his bedrooms have no sheets on the beds and are filled with stacks of unopened boxes—this is his escape for now. Eighty-four stories up in the sky, secured away.

"I like living here," he says. "They just try to make you comfortable. The people here, they are mostly from out of town; they don't know who I am. That's why I picked this place." (It's easy to understand why one would enjoy working in this building, too. When Rose orders two bottled waters for us during our chat, he hands the bellhop two $50 bills.) Presidents talk about how the White House begins to feel like a prison. Rose speaks the same way about the town that adores him. "It gets on my nerves that I just can't go out," he says. "It's just boundaries now. People are like, 'You can't go here, you can't go there, you got to let that person know where you're going.' It's just weird. I'm never alone. Ever."

read more:  http://www.gq.com/sports/profiles/201205/derrick-rose-interview-gq-may-2012?currentPage=1%20target=new (http://www.gq.com/sports/profiles/201205/derrick-rose-interview-gq-may-2012?currentPage=1%20target=new)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 17, 2012, 08:56:24 pm
The NHL once again lets everyone know that it has its head up its rectal duct.

Shea Weber commits a felony and get no punichment, while Shaw gets 3-games because the Phoenix goaltender took a dive.


So some ginger-bearded phucktard on the "Yotes" leaves his skates and plants his shoulder square into Hossa's face, phucking up Hossa so bad they call out the stretcher, and no call?  No 5-minute major and game misconduct?  Nothing at all?  Suck a huge mixed-race dick, refs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on April 18, 2012, 06:16:34 am
Likely no fine either, probably a pat on the back.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 25, 2012, 12:04:54 am

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L to R: Gregg Williams, Kenny Williams and Kyle Williams

Kenny Williams believes son will bounce back

By JANIE McCAULEY | The Associated Press – 58 minutes ago


OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams insists his son, Kyle, is motivated by all he endured late last year with the 49ers and through the offseason, when details emerged that he was among the players targeted in the Saints' bounty program.

Earlier this month, a recording came out of former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructing players in January to ''put a lick'' on Kyle Williams to see if he had lingering effects from a concussion. The NFC West champion 49ers beat Drew Brees and favored New Orleans 36-32 in the NFC divisional playoffs.

Kyle Williams then lost a fumble on a punt return in overtime of a 20-17 loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants that set up Lawrence Tynes' winning field goal in the NFC title game. He immediately took responsibility for the mistake.

''I'm proud of him. That's what he's supposed to do. That's what you have to do,'' Kenny Williams said Tuesday night before the White Sox played the Oakland Athletics. ''He signed up for the gig, he knows what comes with it. The good thing about him is he will use this as fuel. He already is.''

Chicago's GM also is thrilled to hear 49ers general manager Trent Baalke plans to give the wide receiver and return man a fresh start this season, saying: ''They should. I'd like him to stay here because I love what they have going on down there and the culture.''

''I'm not down on Kyle Williams, nor is anyone else in this organization,'' Baalke said last week as he prepared for Thursday's NFL draft. ''It's done, it's over with, and we're moving forward. We're very confident in his ability. ... I'm very confident that Kyle will get past the incident of last year and is ready to move on. And he'll get better because of it.''

read more:  http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kenny-williams-believes-son-bounce-033254293--nfl.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kenny-williams-believes-son-bounce-033254293--nfl.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 28, 2012, 01:22:57 pm
I know you can't really judge an NFL draft class for at least 2-3 years, but I think the Bears are doing a piis-poor job.   The WR in the 2nd round is okay, but their other three picks totally blow goats.   And be sure to do nothing to address the Swiss Cheese OL.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 28, 2012, 11:37:20 pm


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Bulls Lose Rose to Season-Ending Injury

By Colin Hettinger - Satirday April 28, 2012


It was one of the rare instances when the final score is the least important part of a playoff game.

With 1:22 left, Saturday's NBA playoff opener was heading toward its expected conclusion, Chicago leading Philadelphia by 12, when Derrick Rose drove into the lane, jumped to a stop and leaped in pain. He came down clutching his left knee and crumpled to the floor.

As an unsettling silence fell over the United Center crowd, Rose was helped up and shuffled off to the locker room. The Bulls finished off a 103-91 victory, and within a few hours of the final horn, word came down that Rose had torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. He will miss the rest of the playoffs and several months beyond that.

read more:  http://gapersblock.com/tailgate/2012/04/bulls-lose-rose-to-injury.php#more (http://gapersblock.com/tailgate/2012/04/bulls-lose-rose-to-injury.php#more)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 29, 2012, 12:16:37 am


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United Center plans retail space

By Ryan Ori and Micah Maidenberg - Crain's Chicago Business


Not far from the Michael Jordan statue, the United Center's owners hope a $75 million to $85 million retail development soon will take flight.

Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf is leading a venture that plans to build 260,000 square feet of restaurants, bars, a team store and event space in the sprawling parking lot east of the arena, according to documents obtained by Crain's. Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz would be part of the venture, which could include team offices, parking, a terrace and a green roof.

The new retail structure on the H Lot would be connected to the east side of the Madhouse on Madison with an atrium-like entrance similar to the one at Wisconsin's Lambeau Field, home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers.

The privately funded development would be another step in the West Side neighborhood's evolution from a gritty area where people venture only for Bulls and Blackhawks games to one where more people want to live and have fun.

“We live by a sea of parking lots,” Ald. Walter Burnett Jr., 27th, says. “People who live in the neighborhood would rather have a structure and businesses because it would enhance the whole community.”

Read more:  http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120428/ISSUE01/304289963/united-center-plans-retail-space (http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120428/ISSUE01/304289963/united-center-plans-retail-space)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 18, 2012, 05:38:25 pm


High School Sports Reporter In Louisiana Wins The Day With This Excerpt


High School Sports, Oh - Jason Lisk - May 17th. 2012, 5:07pm


A reporter for the Rayne Independent put together a summary of what appears to be the local girls high school all-star selections. Apparently, he had trouble tracking down the season stats for one of the players, so he improvised with the best update possible. Hailey Habetz’ parents now have a newspaper clipping they can show to the grandkids someday memorializing her accomplishments.

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http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2012/05/17/high-school-sports-reporter-in-louisiana-wins-the-day-with-this-excerpt/ (http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2012/05/17/high-school-sports-reporter-in-louisiana-wins-the-day-with-this-excerpt/)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 18, 2012, 08:03:04 pm
I'm more confused by that first paragraph.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 28, 2012, 05:12:12 pm


Anthony Molina, the college player who was beaned by former Cubs' prospect Ben Christensen, is in the news:


Former Baseball Player, Molina, Charged With Sexual Assault

http://www.kwqc.com/story/18618036/former-baseball-player-molina-charged-with-sexual-assault (http://www.kwqc.com/story/18618036/former-baseball-player-molina-charged-with-sexual-assault)

Video(s):

http://www.whbf.com/story/18629350/qc-baseball-coach-accused-of-child-sex-abuse (http://www.whbf.com/story/18629350/qc-baseball-coach-accused-of-child-sex-abuse)

http://wqad.com/2012/05/24/baseball-coach-accused-of-sexual-assault/ (http://wqad.com/2012/05/24/baseball-coach-accused-of-sexual-assault/)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 01, 2012, 03:48:32 pm


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Former Bull Orlando Woolridge dies

2:44 p.m. CDT, June 1, 2012


Former Chicago Bull Orlando Woolridge was pronounced dead in his parents' Louisiana home Thursday night, according to the Shreveport Times.

Desoto Parish Chief Deputy Coroner Billy Locke said Woolridge, 52, had been under hospice care for a chronic heart condition, the Times reports.

The Bulls drafted Woolridge in 1981 out of Notre Dame and he played in Chicago for five seasons, before moving on to the Nets, Lakers, Nuggets, Pistons, Bucks and 76ers. He retired in 1994.

The NBA suspended him for the 1987-88 season for substance abuse.

"I think it is really tragic," Artis Gilmore said Friday from his home in Jacksonville, Fla. "The last time I spoke with him, he was working in the WNBA  (as a coach of the Los Angeles Sparks in 1999) and that has been quite some years ago."

read more:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-former-bull-orlando-woolridge-dies-20120601,0,4520530.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-former-bull-orlando-woolridge-dies-20120601,0,4520530.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 01, 2012, 09:55:35 pm


Just notice on the TV programing guide, that in a few minutes (10:00pm CT), ESPNU will be telecasting the NCAA Baseball Regional live from Arizona. 

Game scheduled is Missouri vs. Arizona.  Hunnie's son should be in the starting lineup for Arizona.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 01, 2012, 10:28:03 pm

Hunnie's son, Johnny Field, is the University of Arizona left fielder and bats second in their lineup.  He led the PAC-12 in hitting (.379 BA) this season.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 02, 2012, 05:43:22 pm


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Arizona's Johnny Field slides home underneath Missouri's Ben Turner for one of the Cats' seven runs in a fourth inning that broke open the game. (Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily News)

Veterans Spark Cats To 15-3 Victory
Arizona's upperclassmen accounted for 13 of the Wildcats' 20 hits, and junior ace Kurt Heyer tossed his seventh complete game of the season on the mound.


June 2, 2012

Arizona 15, Missouri 3

TUCSON, Ariz. - Playing before a crowd of 5,086 at Hi Corbett Field, the Arizona baseball team pounded out 20 bases hits and rode the arm of All-American pitcher Kurt Heyer to a rousing 15-3 victory over Missouri in the school's first home postseason game since 1992.

Arizona (39-17), the Tucson Regional's top seed, faced early 2-0 and 3-2 deficits before erupting for seven runs in the fourth inning. From there, Heyer shut down fourth-seeded Missouri (32-27).

Joey Rickard, a junior, ripped three hits and drove in four runs to pace a group of upperclassmen that combined to hit 13-for-23 with nine runs scored and 10 runs batted in. Juniors Alex Mejia, Robert Refsnyder and Seth Mejias-Brean each tallied a pair of hits, while senior Bobby Brown delivered four hits, two runs and two runs batted in.

Heyer (W, 12-2) struggled early as he surrendered two runs on two hits, including Blake Brown's run-scoring triple, in the first inning. Then, after UA tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the first, Heyer gave up an unearned run on a pair of hits in the second as the Tigers reclaimed a 3-2 edge.

The right-hander from Huntington Beach, Calif., was lights out from there.

read more:  http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/060212aac.html (http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/060212aac.html)


Next game:  #1 Arizona vs. #3 Louisville tonight at 10:00pm CT.  Game will be televised live on ESPNU.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 02, 2012, 10:16:28 pm
Next year's draft should be fun, eh? 

Random question:  how much say does Kenny Williams have in terms of who gets drafted?    Heh.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 03, 2012, 12:20:22 pm
If Arizona makes the CWS, watch for Hunnie and her husband on the TV, you know they will get her on camera. That is one of my bucket list entries, stay in Omaha the week of the CWS and take in all the games I can.

Met some folks from Phoenix yesterday, have a place to stay if I want when I go to Spring Training in the next year or two. I am planning on this coming year, but also need to get to Charleston, SC when my brother from Kankakee is at his winter home.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 03, 2012, 01:10:08 pm


I watched most of last night's AZ/Louisville game.  Hunnie's son and the rest of his teammates are hitting machines as they whipped Louisville 16 - 4.  They've score 31 runs and have 43 hits in just two games.  Former major leaguer Jay Payton was the color man on the telecast and he raved about Johnny Field.   Tonight they play the winner of the loser's bracket (the survivor of the Louisville/Missouri game).  They are the two teams Arizona beat the last two games.  Tonight's Arizona game, which starts at 10:00pm CST,  will be available for view only at www.espn3.com.

http://azstarnet.com/sports/baseball/college/wildcats/wildcats-put-on-offensive-clinic-pound-louisville-in-ncaa-regionals/article_aba4bb14-2f3f-5ac9-adc6-c11fc9be15a1.html (http://azstarnet.com/sports/baseball/college/wildcats/wildcats-put-on-offensive-clinic-pound-louisville-in-ncaa-regionals/article_aba4bb14-2f3f-5ac9-adc6-c11fc9be15a1.html)

and

http://tucsoncitizen.com/wildcatreport/2012/06/02/ncaa-regional-game-blog-arizona-louisville/ (http://tucsoncitizen.com/wildcatreport/2012/06/02/ncaa-regional-game-blog-arizona-louisville/)





Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on June 03, 2012, 05:03:40 pm
You just met them yesterday and you are going to stay at their house??
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 03, 2012, 07:25:03 pm
Family on the Mrs side, never met them before.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 04, 2012, 01:26:02 am
Arizona just beat Louisville 16-3 to win the Tucson Regional.   Johnny Field is a stud.  Tonight he had 4 hits in 6 at-bats, 3 runs scored, a double, a grand slam which gave Arizona a 4-0 lead and he drove in 7 runs in the game.  For the three game series, Johnny was 8 for 15  with 2 doubles, 2 triples, a grand slam, 10 RBI and made three web gems in the field.  For the year, with the bases loaded he's 5 for 6 with 13 RBI.



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on June 04, 2012, 06:45:56 am
When is he draftable
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 04, 2012, 08:39:12 am
In 12 months
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on June 04, 2012, 09:56:15 am
That is one of my bucket list entries, stay in Omaha the week of the CWS and take in all the games I can.


Yeah, phuck Easter Island, Angkor Wat, Chichen Itza, Galapagos Islands, Great Barrier Reef, Pyramids of Giza, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, the Parthenon, etc., etc. . . .OMAHA and some college kids throwin' and whackin' a ball around!

To each his own I suppose!   :)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on June 04, 2012, 10:20:36 am
ich... why go to the pyramids? its become a horrendous tourist trap...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on June 04, 2012, 10:32:58 am
Ok, then all the other shiit there: Abu Simbel, Luxor, Karnak (I fully expect someone to post a wacky reference here- looking at you BlackSox), etc.  Maybe a ballgame of 20-year-olds will break out in The Valley of the Kings and MSF gets it all in one package!

Wow, now I'm making myself want to travel. And be rich so I can.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on June 04, 2012, 11:44:15 am
Quote
Yeah, phuck Easter Island, Angkor Wat, Chichen Itza...

That reminds me.  Someone should start a fast-food chain called Itza Chicken.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 04, 2012, 11:58:59 am
Andy,

i was flipping around last night (and watching TV, hey-oh!), and watched some of that game (it was on ESPNU).   But I didn't see Mr. Field bat.  I could only hang in there so long before becoming annoyed with the aluminum bats and bad pitching.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 04, 2012, 12:01:40 pm
Jheter, how's this?

answer: Sis Boom Bah

question: What sound does a sheep make when it explodes?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on June 04, 2012, 12:22:46 pm
NAILED IT
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 04, 2012, 01:00:53 pm
Anyone been watching Game of Thrones? Goes over the top often, but I find myself watching every week.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: SoxRule on June 06, 2012, 03:05:31 pm
Has anyone heard from Hunnie? Does she even know we're at this board location now?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 06, 2012, 03:28:13 pm
I think so, I believe she has posted on here at least once.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on June 06, 2012, 03:42:52 pm
Just looked at the member list, she's not on it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on June 07, 2012, 10:02:09 am
No idea why anyone would do this, but I can't help but to laugh at this

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Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on June 07, 2012, 01:53:46 pm
After all these years, I still don't get the singular team names.  What do you call a member of the Thunder?  A cloud?  A clap?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2012, 03:31:09 pm
I just turned on ESPN2 and see that the Arizona-St. John's Super-Regional game is on.  White Sox 6th round pick Kyle Hansen is pitching for St. John's and his team leads 5-1 in the bottom of the 5th. Johnny Field, who is 0-2 on the day, is batting with 2-on and 1 out.

For those without TV access, the game blog:  http://tucsoncitizen.com/wildcatreport/2012/06/08/ncaa-super-regional-arizona-st-johns-game-blog/ (http://tucsoncitizen.com/wildcatreport/2012/06/08/ncaa-super-regional-arizona-st-johns-game-blog/)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2012, 03:32:59 pm


RBI single for Johnny Field.  Now 5-2 St. John's with the lead.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2012, 04:07:27 pm

Arizona has now tied St. John's at 5-5 with AZ still batting in the bottom of the 6th with 2 outs.  Tying run scores on a error on a ball hit by Johnny Field.  Field now 1-4 with one RBI on the day.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2012, 05:06:34 pm

St. John's takes a 6-5 lead going into the bottom of the 10th.  Would have been a bigger lead but Johnny Field threw a  strike from left field to get a runner out at home.  For the day, Field is 1 for 5 with one RBI.  4, 5 & 6th hitters due up for Arizona in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2012, 05:16:49 pm

A leadoff walk, a sacrifice bunt (by the #5 hitter) and a single up the middle by 5th year senior Bobby Brown, no not THAT Bobby Brown, allows AZ to tied the game.  Arizona still batting with one out, man on 1st in the bottom of the 10th.

Another single.  Brown advances to 3rd. Runners at the corners and one out for Arizona.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2012, 05:21:01 pm


Semi-intentional walk to Freshman catcher Riley Moore loads the bases for Arizona.  St. John's head coach heads to the mound for a pitching change.  Bases loaded, one out, tie game.  A hit, error, wild pitch, pass ball, HBP, deep fly ball will win it for Arizona.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2012, 05:25:48 pm

#9 hitter  freshman 2B Trent Gilbert singles to right center to drive in the game winning run as AZ takes game #1 of the Tucson Super-Regional 7-6 in 10 innings.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 16, 2012, 12:23:02 am

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The University of Arizona just beat Florida State University 4-3 in extra innings of a first round game of the College World Series in Omaha.  Johnny Field had the 12th-inning game-winning RBI double and was named by ESPN2 the Capital One Player of the Game.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on June 16, 2012, 08:39:07 pm
That's awesome!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on June 17, 2012, 11:44:38 am
I looked at Johnny Field's stats with Arizona.  Impressive.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 17, 2012, 12:38:17 pm

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Arizona vs. UCLA tonight at 8:00pm CT live on ESPN2.

NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Bracket:

http://www.ncaa.com/brackets/baseball/d1 (http://www.ncaa.com/brackets/baseball/d1)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 21, 2012, 04:02:28 pm
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Starting in a few minutes live on ESPN2:  Florida State (2-1) vs. Arizona (2-0) in Game 11 of the College World Series.  Arizona & Arkansas are the only two undefeated teams left in this two-loss elimination round.  This is a rematch of last Friday's Arizona 4-3 12-innings win over Florida State.



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 21, 2012, 04:12:22 pm

Florida State starts the game off with a leadoff hit to left center.  Arizona LF Johnny Field cuts off the ball and fires a strike to 2nd base to nail the batter trying to stretch it into a double.


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 21, 2012, 05:04:09 pm


Arizona jumps on Seminole freshman LHP Brandon Leibrandt (son of former MLB LHP Charlie Leibrandt) in the bottom of the 1st inning.  Poor defense by Florida State doesn't help his cause as Leibrandt doesn't even make it out of the 1st inning. 

Score at the end of 1: Arizona 6, Florida State 0.



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 21, 2012, 05:09:51 pm


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Wildcats load the bases in the bottom of the 2nd inning but can't score.

At the end of two innings:  Arizona 6, Florida State 0.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on June 21, 2012, 06:00:15 pm
Announcers are singing high praise for Johnny Field's OBP.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 21, 2012, 08:09:14 pm


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Johnny Field (No. 1) is congratulated by teammates after scoring as part of Arizona's six-run first inning.
Photo by Matt Ryerson-US PRESSWIRE


Arizona Wildcats moves to College World Series finals with win over Florida State

by Eric Olson - Jun. 21, 2012 05:50 PM - Associated Press


OMAHA, Neb. -- Arizona converted three errors into a six-run first inning and advanced to the College World Series finals with a 10-3 victory over Florida State on Thursday.

Freshman starter Brandon Leibrandt was pulled after he recorded just one out for the Seminoles, who used eight pitchers to tie a CWS record for a nine-inning game.

Robert Refsnyder and Bobby Brown homered in a span of three at-bats in the fourth as the Wildcats built their lead to 10-1.

Kurt Heyer (13-2) worked 7 1-3 innings while taking the national lead for wins.

The Wildcats (46-17) won Bracket 1 and will open the best-of-three finals Sunday. Arizona will be playing for its fourth national championship, and first since 1986.

read more:  http://www.azcentral.com/sports/ua/articles/2012/06/21/20120621arizona-wildcats-moves-college-world-series-finals-win-over-florida-state.html (http://www.azcentral.com/sports/ua/articles/2012/06/21/20120621arizona-wildcats-moves-college-world-series-finals-win-over-florida-state.html)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 24, 2012, 06:58:02 pm

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Game one of the 2012 College World Series Finals starts in a few minutes on ESPN2.  Good luck to Hunnie's son and the rest of the Arizona Wildcats as they try to prevent South Carolina from a three-peat.




Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 24, 2012, 08:21:59 pm
Pretty sure I saw Hunnie that last half inning.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on June 24, 2012, 08:37:56 pm
Johnny Field with a pretty grindy day so far. 1 for 2 with a run scored. Just drew a walk, and advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch + 3rd on the errant throw from the catcher.
Currently standing on 3rd with 2 outs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 30, 2012, 02:01:39 pm

(http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-4895939dt.jpg)


Johnny Field
is skipping the Cap Cod League this summer and instead is playing on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.

see:  http://azstarnet.com/sports/baseball/college/wildcats/arizona-wildcats-baseball-after-title-players-quickly-make-exodus-to/article_0e7c1b0c-c0b9-11e1-9f0f-001a4bcf887a.html (http://azstarnet.com/sports/baseball/college/wildcats/arizona-wildcats-baseball-after-title-players-quickly-make-exodus-to/article_0e7c1b0c-c0b9-11e1-9f0f-001a4bcf887a.html)

Field played his first game for USA Baseball yesterday in the Prospect Classic. He went 2 for 2 -- a single, hit-by-pitch, a double and a run scored.

http://www.milb.com/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_29_ustnat_ussnat_1&mode=gameday (http://www.milb.com/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_06_29_ustnat_ussnat_1&mode=gameday)

Looks like a fun summer as they're playing in tournaments in Havana, Cuba and The Netherlands.

http://web.usabaseball.com/teams/index.jsp?team=2491 (http://web.usabaseball.com/teams/index.jsp?team=2491)


USA Baseball Collegiate National Team roster:  http://web.usabaseball.com/teams/index.jsp?team=2491 (http://web.usabaseball.com/teams/index.jsp?team=2491)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 09, 2012, 10:19:39 pm
from the USA Baseball twitter feed:


(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1257688576/Traditional_Logo_normal.jpg) USA Baseball CNT ‏@USABaseballCNT                                   8m

Team USA takes a 5-3 lead as @treavturner draws a bases-loaded HBP and @JohnnyField1 strokes a two-run single! U.S. up 5-3 over Cuba. B8

https://twitter.com/USABaseballCNT (https://twitter.com/USABaseballCNT)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 09, 2012, 11:20:41 pm
(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1257688576/Traditional_Logo_normal.jpg)USA Baseball CNT ‏@USABaseballCNT                                19m

Team USA finishes off a 5-4 win over Cuba to close out the series in Havana! WP- Jonathon Crawford SV - @BWahl19

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 17, 2012, 05:57:29 pm

In Haarlem, the Netherlands, Johnny Field went 0 for 3 with a sacrifice as...





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Puerto Rico hands Team USA 3-2 loss
Jose Trevino goes 3-for-4 with an RBI

 
HAARLEM - Behind 6.1 strong innings from former Major League pitcher Juan Padilla, Puerto Rico handed the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team its first loss in Honkbal Week, 3-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Pim Mulier Stadium.

"I hope this is a wake-up call to our team," Team USA manager Dave Serrano said. "We can't just out there with the USA jersey on and expect to win. Puerto Rico wanted the game more than we did today and they deserve the victory. You have to tip your cap to them."

A former relief pitcher with the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets, Padilla allowed two runs on six hits while striking out three to earn the win. Four other pitchers then came out of the Puerto Rico bullpen, combining to yield just one hit over the final 2.2 innings.

"Juan Padilla pitched like a guy who has big league experience," Serrano said. "He pitched with savvy, kept us off balance and we hit like an immature team today. We let him pitch his game and we didn't get very many good swings off a guy whose stuff is obviously not what it was when he pitched in the big leagues."

read more:  http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120717&content_id=35077294&vkey=news_usab&gid= (http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120717&content_id=35077294&vkey=news_usab&gid=)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on July 23, 2012, 09:40:27 am
looks like NCAA coming down hard on PSU due to actions of the "tickle monster". In my opinion, not much they can do that would be enough to make up for what was hidden.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on July 24, 2012, 10:28:23 am
Wish they would have shut dopwn football for a couple of years and kicked them out of the Big Ten.   But money trumps all.

MSF - do the Illini have a shot at any Penn State refugees?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 24, 2012, 10:34:26 am
I agree with Blackie... if NCAA wont give the death penalty for this... they will flat never use it again.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on July 24, 2012, 10:56:43 am
I have not heard of any as of yet Blackie. Should be some rumors around shortly, heard USC is after the top RB.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 24, 2012, 11:00:28 am
One would presume that Hackenberg is back in play since his entire tenure there would be under probation.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 25, 2012, 02:28:50 pm
for blackie... they boarded a plane Wednesday morning to go to Bristol, O'Brien and his colleagues walked past a group of six coaches carrying University of Illinois bags and suitcases. A Penn State official told ESPN.com that no words were exchanged between O'Brien and the Illinois contingent.

so looks like Illini are going after some of those penn players pretty hard.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on July 25, 2012, 03:13:23 pm
Might as well... with both Penn State and Ohio State ineligible for the conference championship game, this might be our best shot.    The Badgers must think they have a cakewalk to the conf championship.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 25, 2012, 04:21:33 pm
Good to see atleast some in the NCAA wanted harsher punishments for PSU.

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/8199905/penn-state-nittany-lions-rodney-erickson-said-school-faced-4-year-death-penalty

4 year death penalty would probably have gotten them kicked out of the Big 10 as well. I'm actually shocked they managed negotiate this easy of a penalty when compared to 4 year death penalty + fine.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on July 25, 2012, 04:29:58 pm
Too much $$$ to be made from the Creepy Valley Cult to give them the death penalty.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 25, 2012, 04:33:48 pm
A lot of money to be made elsewhere... not giving the death penalty over this... is just shameful... esp after reading that some wanted to give them a 4 year death penalty.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on July 25, 2012, 08:25:43 pm
Yeah, Illini have 6 assts on their campus. Supposedly a kid named Nowicki or Nowacki, an Arizona kid who visited USC, Michigan and others before choosing PSU is one of the ones we may get. Could be very interesting.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 25, 2012, 08:39:15 pm
Sportsman Holtz says he wont go after PSU players... can he leave already?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on July 25, 2012, 11:08:55 pm
Cool.  Better players = good.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 26, 2012, 07:56:41 pm
ouch...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8203862/football-recruit-vernon-hargreaves-iii-commits-florida

Hargreaves dad is a coach at USF (DE and special teams)... I cant believe Holtz cant land a kid whose dad coaches on our team... hes been working with holtz for 5-6 years... so Hargreaves has grown up where Holtz has coached... and we cant get that kid to come to USF...


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on July 26, 2012, 08:42:22 pm
Is there some reason that no one points out the hypocrisy of NCAA's haughty "we're all about academics and character-building and ethics" speechifyin' when every other goddam program doesn't give a shiit about that stuff?

This is why I hate college sports. Also because Northwestern tends to suck, but that's just me.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on July 27, 2012, 10:04:43 am
Agreed.  So some cojones and tell Kentucky if you don't start graduating some of your "student" athletes we will put the death penalty on your basketball program.  Because NCAA sports is all about the the academics.

Of course, CBS would never let that happen.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on August 04, 2012, 06:56:35 am
Brandon Marshall predicts Super Bowl

http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Marshall-predicts-Super-Bowl?blockID=751217&feedID=10330
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 04, 2012, 05:01:31 pm


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Phelps Drowns

The Onion | August 4, 2012 | ISSUE 48•32


LONDON—American swimmer Michael Phelps, who earned 21 medals and became the most decorated Olympian of all time, drowned Saturday while competing in the last scheduled race of his career, officials for the London games confirmed.

According to sources, during the third leg of the 400-meter medley relay, Phelps, a very competent swimmer and 17-time gold medalist, began struggling in the pool, ingested a fatal amount of water, and subsequently died from primary respiratory impairment. He was 27.

"Though Mr. Phelps was swimming the butterfly at the time—one of his best strokes—he appeared to become distressed during his second lap and began wildly flailing his arms and legs," Team USA medical director Bill Moreau said at a press conference outside the London Aquatics Centre. “For the next 30 seconds, he furiously gasped for air while thrashing the surface in a desperate attempt to remain afloat.”

"After nearly a minute of his head repeatedly emerging from the water only to quickly disappear again beneath the surface, Phelps' body became limp,” Moreau added. “We would have stopped the race, but he was leading at the time."

read more:  http://www.theonion.com/articles/phelps-drowns,29059/ (http://www.theonion.com/articles/phelps-drowns,29059/)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on August 04, 2012, 09:56:06 pm
The Onion has never been accused of tact or good taste.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 10, 2012, 11:28:46 pm

The big baby is finally traded by Orlando:


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-dwight-howard-traded-175615734--nba.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-dwight-howard-traded-175615734--nba.html)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on August 12, 2012, 08:57:57 am
MSF and Shoe, saw a pic of the Illini new unis, I like the matted helmets. I saw a flat black Mercedes in Frankfurt, DE it was bad ass
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on August 16, 2012, 09:43:22 pm
 Mongo wants to be the mayor of Romeoville.

All fundraisers will be held in the "Champaign Room"
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on September 06, 2012, 10:00:50 am
Fricken NYG

Looks like a tough year for the BT
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 07, 2012, 09:22:02 am
Fury... USF visits your wolfpack this saturday...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on September 07, 2012, 04:21:46 pm
Quote
Fury... USF visits your wolfpack this saturday...

Cool.  Nevada's schedule has gotten a lot more varied over the past few years.  I'm in favor of that, it adds a little credibility.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 08, 2012, 06:53:18 pm
You deserved that win Fury... dumb luck the bulls pulled it out...

Worse still for the bulls... it appears we've lost 3 major starters to injury due to the wolfpack going into a huge thursday night game against rutgers and 2 weeks before FSU.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on September 10, 2012, 03:55:54 pm
Quote
You deserved that win Fury... dumb luck the bulls pulled it out...

Tight game.  Nice win for USF.  My consolation is that the hated UNLV lost too.

The two games I'm worried about are Hawaii (the Wolf Pack cannot win on the island, they never have, in my memory!) and of course Boise State, which has always been our other bitter rival. 
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 10, 2012, 07:09:33 pm
Boise will be with the big east soon nuff... a little fan chatter of adding the wolfpack after the tight game.

Wolfpack really shot them selves with a lot of penalties.. they DOMINATED that first quarter... 21 points on 3 drives totaling 220 yards of offense
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on September 11, 2012, 08:53:20 am
Nevada has always emphasized a high-scoring offense over defense.   That's Chris Ault's style/philosophy.  I've always wished they would pay more attention to defense.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 15, 2012, 07:08:40 pm
Shoeless, did you ever come around on the Groce hire. I love the guy. Much closer to Bill Self type, and not so close to being a Weber. heh.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on September 26, 2012, 11:18:04 am
Love - did your hubby enjoy the finish to the Packers-Seahawks game the other night?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on September 26, 2012, 12:45:06 pm
I did.  He came in awhile after the finish and asked me if there had ever been a win vacated in baseball.  I reminded him about Galarraga's "perfect" game.

Then he watched the coverage until about 1:00 am.  Kept me awake.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on September 26, 2012, 02:02:36 pm
I think you should make a point of telling him how ugly and discordant Green Bay's colors are.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 26, 2012, 02:33:52 pm
I think the best looking uni color combination in a game is the Bears roadies (with blue pants) vs. the Packers home unis.... that there is a good looking game.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on September 26, 2012, 02:51:02 pm
ghey.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on September 26, 2012, 03:25:31 pm
Heard or read that the unexpected result of the Packers/Seahawks game resulted in $300,000,000 worth of bets changing hands that should not have.  Most of it lost by Packers' fans.  Made me smile even more at that call.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on September 26, 2012, 11:31:30 pm
Thats more enjoyable to hear than the game ending.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on September 27, 2012, 09:39:13 am
Quote
Heard or read that the unexpected result of the Packers/Seahawks game resulted in $300,000,000 worth of bets changing hands that should not have.  Most of it lost by Packers' fans.  Made me smile even more at that call.

I used to work at a sportsbook in Reno (just re-stating that for context, most everyone here probably knows that).  I can only imagine the turmoil and chaos and rage in that room (and other books) at the end of the game.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 29, 2012, 12:39:04 pm
Fuucking Illinois, losing to Child **** State.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on October 01, 2012, 07:56:37 am
How 'bout those 49ers?  Kaepernick (a fellow Nevada alum) got a chance to show his stuff...

(Trying to wean myself off this depressing baseball season.)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on October 01, 2012, 09:11:29 am
I'm shocked you like the 49ers, Fury.  I would've thought the green and gold stench wafting over from the other side of the bay would be enough to turn you off...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on October 01, 2012, 12:17:50 pm
It's far enough away... besides, the Oakland/San Francisco thing is as much of a yin-yang thing as Cubs/White Sox.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on October 20, 2012, 06:22:29 pm
UofI at least will get a win next week
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on October 20, 2012, 06:36:13 pm
ND survives another one.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on October 21, 2012, 09:59:16 am
UofI at least will get a win next week

I do not think the Illini can beat the Hoosiers in football.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on October 22, 2012, 10:25:05 am
I think they win.  But I'd rather have an ND loss right now.  Overrated and the hype is nauseating.  If that LB ends up in the final for the Heisman, it will be the biggest joke ever
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on October 22, 2012, 10:55:24 am
Overrated and the hype is nauseating.

Pretty much sums up my feeling on college sports in general.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on October 22, 2012, 11:27:08 pm
Illinois ought to be playing in the Mid American conference than the too tough Big 10. I mean if you cant beat Indiana then you dont deserve to be in the Big 10. Gads! And here somebody is so concerned about ND when their own team isnt even Big 10 quality. What a joke.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on October 23, 2012, 09:11:01 am
what is big 10 quality?

Ohio state is the only decent team in the entire league.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 19, 2012, 09:55:57 am
Maryland & Rutgers?   I get why, but MEH.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 19, 2012, 10:06:38 am
Rumor is that UNC and Ga Tech may be next. Hard for me to believe UNC will leave the ACC
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 19, 2012, 10:17:58 am
Tough to grab 2 ACC Teams... buyouts would equal 150 million.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 19, 2012, 01:35:52 pm
Tough to grab 2 ACC Teams... buyouts would equal 150 million.

THought it was 50M per team
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on November 19, 2012, 01:42:02 pm
It's the new math MSF...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 19, 2012, 02:07:05 pm
Blah. I meant 3 ACC teams for 150 million if they go after GT and UNC.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on November 19, 2012, 07:33:10 pm
Rumor is that UNC and Ga Tech may be next. Hard for me to believe UNC will leave the ACC

It's all about the $$.  UNC would benefit massively over time to being in the BT
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on November 19, 2012, 07:40:34 pm
I dont see NC leaving the ACC, but then again its about basketball down there and they wouldnt have to beat out Duke every year, just MSU and Ohio State.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on November 19, 2012, 07:43:28 pm
Maryland already joined the BT today, supposedly Rutgers tomorrow. And ND supposedly joined the ACC in all sports but Football which they will remain independent. Supposedly they will play a couple of games each year against ACC teams in football
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 20, 2012, 09:19:54 am
Maryland & Rutgers?   I get why,

Somebody explain it to me.  Now 14 teams in the Big Ten and you guys are suggesting they may add more?  What does the BT get out of it?  Too lazy to go and try to read about it
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 20, 2012, 09:22:09 am
Television markets... thats what the BT gets. idea being in 3 years they can negotiate a larger contract if they have new markets for the big 10 network.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 20, 2012, 09:25:23 am
BTW, Bears showed they are pretenders not contenders last night.  Should have lost to Detroit and Carolina, the only reason they stayed with the Texans was cause the weather was so bad.

They ought to be 5-5 at best.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 20, 2012, 09:38:21 am
F the Bears, back to the Big Ten....

In the old days, the only way for colleges to make money was football attendance.  Now, it's TV money.  The Big Ten network gets a buck a month per subscriber... add in the NY, DC, and Baltimore markets that will now have the BTN on their basic tier, and that equals huge money for the Big Ten.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 20, 2012, 09:40:43 am
Got it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on November 20, 2012, 11:22:27 am
speaking of the Illini, nice win last night.  They won't always shoot like that but they do appear to be better and playing with confidence
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 20, 2012, 11:51:42 am
Positive reinforcement on shot selection vs getting yelled at for taking a shot. That will do wonders for your confidence. I think Mr Groce is going to be one helluva coach, hope its at UI for a long time.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 20, 2012, 12:25:14 pm
Anything to the rumors that Illini brass are thinking about ****-canning their idiot football coach and hiring Bobby Petrino?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 20, 2012, 12:27:02 pm
Have more fans of teams ever clamored for a FB coach then Petrino?

Seems every opening in FB is linked to him these days.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 20, 2012, 01:16:48 pm
He's gotta swim upstream for a while:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/11/08/bobby-petrino-will-get-a-coaching-job-but-where/1692191/
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on November 20, 2012, 03:06:04 pm
He can start at USF!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 20, 2012, 04:05:36 pm
Anything to the rumors that Illini brass are thinking about ****-canning their idiot football coach and hiring Bobby Petrino?

I highly doubt it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on November 21, 2012, 06:29:46 pm
BTW, Bears showed they are pretenders not contenders last night.

Even though I'm not a huge fan of Cutler, the fact is that they win when he plays and are a completely different team (read: mediocre) when he doesn't.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on November 21, 2012, 06:38:57 pm
he hasn't done a ton of winning here.  They are pretty good when  he plays, but he also can be lousy
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on November 21, 2012, 07:20:37 pm
Just looked him up, Bears are 31-18 in games that he's played in since coming here in '09.  Drop his first year and they're 24-9 the last three years. 

1-5 to close out last season when he went down and 0-1 so far this year. 

I'm just sayin'...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 21, 2012, 10:00:33 pm
Illini up 15 on Butler, nearing halftime out in Maui. Big surprise to me. We are a helluva 3-point shooting team thus far this season. We have also gone from one of the worst passing teams I ever saw last season to a decent passing team this year. We look like Fighting Illini again.

Would not surprise me to see Butler come back however.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on November 23, 2012, 08:13:06 am
Also if they go to 16 teams they can have 2 8 team divisions which evens their schedules a bit and allows them to have a Big 10 tournament championship game and more revenue from that.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 03, 2012, 09:28:18 am
Metodo, I saw Skippy got canned, possibility of Zooker taking over the Bulls?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 03, 2012, 09:34:02 am
Not likely... talk is either Taggert from WKU (former bulls guy coached with Leavitt, recruits for Florida well) or Dan Quinn who is the D coordinator for UF.

I wouldn't mind Zooker as a D coordinator... the guy can really recruit!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 03, 2012, 10:14:12 am
Oh, I really like Taggart.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 03, 2012, 11:11:32 am
The alumi base really wants Taggart.

I am torn between the two.... Dan Quinn has been recruiting Tampa really well for UF... hes also worked with Pete Carrol, Saban, Mushcamp, Rex Ryan.

Lot of talk he wont take a gig in the BE...

Marco Cristobal from FIU, and Houston Nutt former Arky coach are also being thrown around right now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 03, 2012, 11:22:37 am
I thought Taggart had been OC for Stanford when Harbaugh was HC there. He has really done well at the smaller school he has been coaching at.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 03, 2012, 01:58:55 pm
MSF... you must be Psychic... rumor is Zook has reached out to the AD and expressed a strong interest in the job. He apparently lives right outside Tampa!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 03, 2012, 03:33:59 pm
Can Illinois get Zook back?   Better than complete waste of sperm we having coaching now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 03, 2012, 04:02:53 pm
I thought Taggart had been OC for Stanford when Harbaugh was HC there. He has really done well at the smaller school he has been coaching at.

He sure was. I am a big fan of his as well... Really would prefer they go after someone young like Taggart or up and coming coordinator like Dan Quinn... (they are 35 and 42 respectively)

Taggart has really done well recruiting Florida as well.

Not so interested in coaching retreads like Terry Bowden, Houston Nutt, Zook.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 07, 2012, 07:21:19 pm
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/content/taggart-coming-home-usf-football-coach

Taggart wins... i'm very excited... he's one hell of a recruiter.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 08, 2012, 08:34:25 am
Lucky sucker
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 08, 2012, 07:28:39 pm
Not till they get out of big east... need an acc invite!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 09, 2012, 09:59:30 am
ACC? That conference is going to get ripped apart yet. SEC and BIG 12 will get football teams, Big10 will get basketball teams, heh. IMHO I do not think the ACC will be one of the premier conferences.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 09, 2012, 10:45:55 am
I agree but its a lot better then the Big east right now.

Media rights for Big east are going to be about 6 million per team per year. ACC is at 17.

I do agree that the SEC, B1g and Big12 will raid them apart, dont see USF getting into any of those conferences... rumors are big 12 wants both miami and FSU. that would atleast allow USF to move up to the ACC.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on December 09, 2012, 10:56:26 am
Taggart signed for 1.15 per year... 850K less than skip...

Apparently Tony Dungy was with the AD for each of the interviews and tipped the scales to Taggart. 

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on December 31, 2012, 10:10:39 am
Lovie....he gone!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-fire-coach-lovie-smith-2012,0,1783180.story?page=1&fb_source=feed_opengraph&ref=feed_open_graph&_ft_=qid.5828138521489790530%3Amf_story_key.-1694316585495063284&action_ref_map=%5B%5D&fb_action_types=og.recommends&action_object_map=%7B%22721121485297%22%3A582199758463808%7D&fb_action_ids=721121485297&action_type_map=%7B%22721121485297%22%3A%22og.recommends%22%7D&refid=7
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 31, 2012, 10:44:43 am
Heck, as a Packer fan I was hoping he would be around much longer.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 01, 2013, 08:36:14 am
Of course ;D
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 01, 2013, 09:33:24 am
Seriously however, I do think Smith was a good HC, maybe not a guy to take you from B to C, but he will always have a tough team. He just needs a good OC and a good GM. THere are teams out there that are never any good and need a coach like that, the Cardinals or the Chargers.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 06, 2013, 10:22:52 pm
Thanks NHL for saving me from reading about nothing except basketball in the sports page these next two months.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 07, 2013, 09:52:08 am
Regardless of what happens tonight, I think the myth of SEC dominance died with Louisville's thrashing of #3 Florida.
Between that and LSU collapsing against a 2nd place ACC team, I'm not sure how you make the argument the SEC is much better than other conferences.
Northwestern beat Mississippi State. S. Carolina barely squeezed past Michigan. Georgia didn't salt away Nebraska until the 4th quarter.
The SEC just hasn't separated itself, outside of Johnny Football.

If Alabama loses, that will be 4 bowl losses, which I think would give them a losing record postseason. Hanging around .500 isn't very dominant.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 07, 2013, 03:03:49 pm
You make that argument by knowing that the SEC Sent 3 teams to the big bowls. UA/UF/TAMU

LSU was the 5th best team in the SEC (TAMU, UA, UGA. UF all ahead)... so what if they lost by a point as time ran out to the #2 SEC team? what happens if you play the 2nd best team in any conference against the 2nd best in the SEC?

the rest of the conferences can keep on yapping about being competitive... but the SEC is on the verge of winning its 7th straight NT game....

Northwestern beat MS... congrats... the 8th ranked team in the SEC lost to the 4th rated team in the big 10... what the hell does that prove?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 07, 2013, 04:41:12 pm
Why is the University of Georgia referred to as "UGA" and not "UG"?   It's not like Florida is "UFL" or Illinois "UIL".    The lack of consistency bothers me.   It is just an ESPN thing?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 07, 2013, 05:29:22 pm
no idea on why its UGA... but even their fans refer to the team as such...

And in my post above.. LSU lost to #2 in ACC not SEC...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on January 07, 2013, 08:59:51 pm
Too bad Pitt got jobbed against ND.  Would have had a real title game with Oregon-Bama.    Teo gonna find his pic on a milk carton
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 07, 2013, 09:31:52 pm
Hater!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 08, 2013, 09:15:27 am
ISF... how is the myth of the SEC feel now... 6-3 in bowl games... and last nights game was over about 3 minutes into it. 7 straight national titles.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on January 08, 2013, 09:15:33 am
If only Rudy had shown up for the game.  Then the Irish would at least have had a chance.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on January 08, 2013, 09:17:04 am
Comcast ran that movie about a dozen times out here this past weekend.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 08, 2013, 11:25:32 am
Rudy, one movie I swear I will never ever watch. They make it so easy to be hated.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on January 08, 2013, 08:21:52 pm
About ten or so years ago I had a visiting medical student on my service.  We took him to lunch on his last day and over lunch it came out that he was Dan Devine's grandson.  So the conversation turned to that movie and he said that in real life his GrandPop was like a father to Rudy and felt betrayed about the way he was portrayed in the movie.  Apparently blamed the real Rudy for it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 09, 2013, 10:31:00 am
ISF... how is the myth of the SEC feel now... 6-3 in bowl games... and last nights game was over about 3 minutes into it. 7 straight national titles.

Still a myth. Alabama is one program.

How can you call a team like LSU dominant when it collapsed against a 2nd place ACC squad that gave up 50+ points to FSU?

How can you call the conference dominant when the team that was supposedly #3 in the country gets a beatdown from a Big East team with no decent wins on its schedule?

How is it dominant that S. Carolina needs a last-minute miracle to beat a mediocre Michigan squad?

The SEC had 3 teams worthy of the Top Ten; Alabama, Texas A&M and Georgia. Florida, LSU and the rest were vastly over-rated.
Notre Dame played an awful first half. They clearly weren't prepared for Alabama's talent. I have news: Oregon would not have fared much, if any, better.
They played a physical team in Stanford. How did that turn out?

6-3 in bowls? If memory serves, 3 of those wins came against Nebraska, Michigan and Purdue in what everyone agrees was a down year for the Big Ten.
One of those they were very lucky to get.

Alabama and Texas A&M were the class of that conference, and let me be the first to point out that Texas A&M was a Big 12 club in its first year.
How does that conference look without them?

Sorry, I'm impressed with the Alabama program and Johnny Football. The SEC conference? Overhyped.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 09, 2013, 11:46:33 am
Everyone also agrees its a down year for the SEC... lol.

SEC is in a different class. I HATE them, but cannot deny it.

LSU was the 6th best team in the SEC this year... and they lost by one point because miles had a brain fart and didn't run the ball with only 2 min left... went for 2 incomplete time stopping passes. if he runs up the middle twice Clemson doesnt have time to win.

Teddy Bridgewater = the Truth. IMHO hes the best passing QB in college right now. No shame in losing to Teddy B.

Notre Dame was so incredibly out classed. They didn't just play a bad first half... they simply got beat. The second half UA let off the gas.

If you line up the top 5 teams in every conference. SEC wins its slot against every conference in the land. 1v1 2v2 3v3. if you remove the top 2 teams from the SEC and play 3-7 vs 1-5 of every other conference SEC still will win about 80% of the games.

Let me get this right... in your world a clemson win as time expires is proof of SEC overhype... but USCe winning in 4th Q is also the same? W t f?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 09, 2013, 12:09:58 pm
LSU was the 6th best team in the SEC this year... and they lost by one point because miles had a brain fart and didn't run the ball with only 2 min left... went for 2 incomplete time stopping passes. if he runs up the middle twice Clemson doesnt have time to win.

6th? The polls were all putting them in the top ten. Which was ridiculous.
They were lucky to get Texas A&M early. If they had played at end of season they would have been treated like Kansas St.

Teddy Bridgewater = the Truth. IMHO hes the best passing QB in college right now. No shame in losing to Teddy B.
Notre Dame was so incredibly out classed.

It wasn't just Teddy. Louisville mauled them on every level. You want to say ND was outclassed, I watched both games.
At Least ND can say it got outmuscled by the consensus most-talented team in the country.
#3 Florida got embarassed by a team they had no business losing to if they are "dominant".

They didn't just play a bad first half... they simply got beat. The second half UA let off the gas.

Completely disagree. Saban did not take the starters out, and they did not stop going after the big play.
ND made some offensive adjustments at halftime and the defense started tackling like they did all year in the 2nd half.
I have no problem saying Alabama was the better team. They proved it by playing a better 60 minutes.
But Saban stepping off the gas? That's a joke. Either you haven't watched his teams over the years or you turned the game off at halftime.

If you line up the top 5 teams in every conference. SEC wins its slot against every conference in the land.
1v1 2v2 3v3. if you remove the top 2 teams from the SEC and play 3-7 vs 1-5 of every other conference SEC still will win about 80% of the games.

I don't agree with this either, but my point is that Florida had no business being ranked #3. LSU is not a top ten team. S. Carolina lost to both of those teams (to Florida by 33!!!)
The middle teams of the SEC are constantly overhyped because of the top 2-3.


Let me get this right... in your world a clemson win as time expires is proof of SEC overhype... but USCe winning in 4th Q is also the same? W t f?

I don't know what USC has to do with anything. Clemson beating LSU showed LSU was ranked too high. Overhyped.
If they are a dominant team, how does a team that gave up 50+ to FSU beat them?

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 09, 2013, 02:59:49 pm
If I had a vote in the final AP Poll, it would look like this:

1.  Texas A&M

2.  Alabama

3.  Notre Dame

4.  Stanford

5.  Oregon

6.  Ohio State

7.  Florida State

8.  Georgia

9.  Kansas State

10.  Clemson

11. Louisville

12. Oklahoma

13. Florida

14. Northwestern

15. Wisconsin

16. LSU

17. Nebraska

18.  S. Carolina

19. Utah State

20. Boise State

21.  Texas

22.  Michigan

23.  Oregon State

24.  Vanderbilt

25.  Northern Illinois
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 09, 2013, 04:53:01 pm
wow.. so the overrated SEC ends up with 7 teams in your top 25! that is very over-rated indeed.

How is FSU ahead of UF? they lost to UF pretty handily... and played NIU for its bowl game...

how do you come up with Northwestern being a higher ranked team then LSU? or USCe?

How the hell does USCe end up lower then LSU in your poll? they won their bowl game... LSU lost.

Northwestern LOST in overtime to michigan.. USCe beat michigan.... so i'm confused there.

I think you and the voters in general, rated Louisville way too low the entire year for being in the big least. Now with them in the ACC next year, watch the same team be ranked a lot higher.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on January 09, 2013, 06:30:29 pm
I'm a Badger fan but they are not top 20.   

Bama
Oregon
A&M
Stanford
OSU
Georgia
ND
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 09, 2013, 07:13:26 pm
I could go with that for the top 7... can make a decent argument that OSU should be 3.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 09, 2013, 09:22:42 pm
Only one way to settle this, and in 2014 ( actually Jan '15... get ready for the 10-year reunion), they still won't have it right.   
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 10, 2013, 12:18:32 pm
Because Florida stunk up their bowl game against a supposedly-inferior opponent, while FSU won.
That case is augmented by the fact that LSU lost to the 2nd-place ACC team.

SC was very lucky to beat Michigan. That doesn't tell me they are better than NU, just that Michigan went prevent and paid for it.
NU hammered their SEC opponent in their bowl game.

SC ends up lower than LSU because they were without Lattimore at end of year and lost to LSU with him.

As for 7 in top 25...I didn't say the SEC wasn't the best conference. I said they were overhyped and over-rated. The bowl games beared that out.
Florida was a ridiculous #3, LSU was over-rated as was S. Carolina (and they still are).

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 10, 2013, 12:23:53 pm
Wisconsin put up 70 against Nebraska and played Stanford to the bitter end. They are a top 20 team, and I considered them for top fifteen.


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 10, 2013, 12:24:58 pm
Which would explain why I put them 15th.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on January 10, 2013, 02:21:59 pm
I think you are totally wrong... that is all.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 10, 2013, 03:10:33 pm
So you don't think SEC is best conference and Florida is at least #3?
You think S. Carolina should be ahead of LSU without Lattimore and despite the fact they lost to LSU with Lattimore?

I'd like to hear your argument for those things...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on January 14, 2013, 03:53:36 pm
Wow.  It's a minimum of $60 to sit in the far reaches of upper tank?? 

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=82539

That's about three bills for a family of four with parking and a couple of snacks thrown in.  Sheesh. 

Scratch another stop off of the next family trip back up to Chicago.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on January 14, 2013, 04:37:55 pm
Minus the cup win, they've turned into the Winter Cubs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 15, 2013, 09:56:43 am
They could disolve the NHL and I wouldnt miss it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on January 15, 2013, 10:39:54 am
I've never seen someone actively working to express indifference as much as Wshfl.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 15, 2013, 01:24:09 pm
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/01/15/wisch-big-ten-cant-dump-legends-leaders-soon-enough/


I just found out that the guy who works a couple of miles down the road finally is going to change the lame "Leaders/Legends" division names.

Please, just go geographical with East and West; I want Iowa and Northwestern in my division.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 15, 2013, 02:01:24 pm
West

Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Northwestern
Purdue

East

Indiana
Ohio State
Michigan
Michigan State
Penn State
Maryland
Rutgers
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 15, 2013, 11:13:35 pm
I've never seen someone actively working to express indifference as much as Wshfl.

Somebody told me when I was a kid that sometimes the truth hurts. Just maybe you like hockey, but that doesnt mean everybody else does. I give my honest feelings and somebody cant handle it. Whatever! You'll get over it
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on January 16, 2013, 07:04:47 am
You seem to have missed my entire point.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 16, 2013, 07:13:02 am


(http://www.trbimg.com/img-50f663d7/turbine/chi-bears-hire-marc-trestman-20130115-001/600)

Marc Trestman chosen to be Bears' new coach

By Brad Biggs and Dan Pompei, Tribune Reporters - 6:12 a.m. CST, January 16, 2013


The Bears took a swing for the fences by choosing Marc Trestman to be the 14th head coach in team history, an NFL source told the Tribune early Wednesday.

The Bears made it official with a news release shortly after 4 a.m. Trestman will be introduced Thursday at a 10 a.m. news conference.

Trestman is a somewhat unconventional choice, having been out of the NFL for eight years. But he also is a proven winner, having won back-to-back Grey Cup championships as coach of the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League. Trestman has a 64-34 record in five years as a head coach.

In addition to having head coaching experience, Trestman is a quarterback guru who has spent most of his professional life coaching passers. Clearly, he is being brought to the Bears to get the most out of Jay Cutler and whoever else lines up under center during his tenure.

Trestman, 57, was Bernie Kosar’s quarterbacks coach at the University of Miami in 1983, when the Hurricanes won the national championship. In the NFL, Kosar, Steve Young, Scott Mitchell, Jake Plummer and Rich Gannon played well under Trestman’s guidance. Gannon won the 2002 Most Valuable Player award while being coached by Trestman on the Raiders.

read more:   http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-hire-marc-trestman-20130115,0,6614538.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-hire-marc-trestman-20130115,0,6614538.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 16, 2013, 08:28:58 am
I know Minny fans love Trestman. They wanted him hired for both Viking and Gopher jobs recently. My opinion, as a Packer fan, I enjoy seeing other teams in the division concentrating on offense.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 16, 2013, 11:29:18 am
You seem to have missed my entire point.

What point was that? That nobody should dislike Hockey? Thats the point I got and likely others too and besides the fact you just get your jollies off criticizing me. It just eats at somebody like you that somebody is different and can actually have a different opinion other than Rah, rah, rah, everything is swell and glorious
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on January 16, 2013, 11:33:35 am
I think hockey is a fine sport, but hard to relate to.

I mean, you gotta be able to ice skate to play hockey, and jeez, who can skate?  I mean, who??  Nobody!  Jeez!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 16, 2013, 11:36:57 am
I have watched hockey. I just dont like it, can do without it. Just like network TV, just dont watch of it, just evening news and thats the extent of it
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 16, 2013, 02:24:27 pm
Chip Kelly transforms from a Duck into an Eagle:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-oregon-chip-kelly-philadelphia-eagles-20130116,0,6702897.story
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on January 16, 2013, 02:40:00 pm
What point was that? That nobody should dislike Hockey? Thats the point I got and likely others too and besides the fact you just get your jollies off criticizing me. It just eats at somebody like you that somebody is different and can actually have a different opinion other than Rah, rah, rah, everything is swell and glorious

No, my point is that you go out of your way to express indifference in a large number of things.
See the irony?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 16, 2013, 03:47:25 pm
So Manti Te'o made up the whole "dead girlfriend" thing?  What a f*cking douche!

http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-the-most-heartbreaking-and-inspirational-story-of-the-college-football-season-is-a-hoax


PS: hockey rules!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 16, 2013, 04:16:59 pm
What point was that? That nobody should dislike Hockey? Thats the point I got and likely others too and besides the fact you just get your jollies off criticizing me. It just eats at somebody like you that somebody is different and can actually have a different opinion other than Rah, rah, rah, everything is swell and glorious

No, my point is that you go out of your way to express indifference in a large number of things.
See the irony?

Nope, I just see a picky person picking again. Trying to pick open a scab as usual.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on January 16, 2013, 04:21:16 pm
Hootiers go down!  Bo Ryan is a friggin God!!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on January 16, 2013, 05:17:58 pm
WOW!  And ND is spinning and covering like crazy.  And they are proud of catholics versus convicts.  Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-the-most-heartbreaking-and-inspirational-story-of-the-college-football-season-is-a-hoax
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 16, 2013, 10:18:16 pm
Let me quote Swarbrick:


"There's a lot of tragedy here.  there's a lot of sadness here.   But the thing I am most sad about is... (get choked up)...  is that the single most trusting human being I've ever met, will never be able to trust in the same way ever again in his life"


Really?  That's the thing you are most sad about?

On behalf of the the family and friends of Declan Sullivan:  F*ck you, you waste of sperm.   And f*ck Manti T'ao, you giant doucheb*g.   And f*ck Notre Dame.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 17, 2013, 10:05:03 am
NFL Player says he met Manti's imaginary girlfriend....before Manti:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/17/cardinals-mauia-says-he-met-manti-teos-girlfriend-she-is-real/
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on January 17, 2013, 10:07:06 am
This whole saga is just getting weirder and weirder.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on January 17, 2013, 11:09:43 am
Quote
See the irony?

Some folks need the impact of an anvil falling on their head to see irony.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 17, 2013, 11:14:09 am
Is Joseph reaching Jim Thome stage in being a prick. heh
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 17, 2013, 12:36:31 pm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-marc-trestman-chicago-bears-20130117,0,5360109.story

Marc Trestman emphasized passion, urgency and commitment and said he "can't wait to get my hands on" quarterback Jay Cutler

I wonder if Kristin knows...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on January 17, 2013, 03:38:16 pm
Is Joseph reaching Jim Thome stage in being a prick. heh

I wouldnt go quite that far, but he sure seems to be headed in that direction. He could use a retraction.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on January 17, 2013, 03:43:16 pm
I strive to be Thome-like.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 18, 2013, 09:01:05 am
Latest news is that despite the whole Lennay affair, Manti has scored his first endorsement deal, with General Mills.

He'll be starring in their Super Bowl commercial.

Manti Teo...he's Kekua for Cocoa Puffs!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on January 18, 2013, 09:27:26 am
Gotta love Minor League baseball promotions:

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/8855822/florence-freedom-ballclub-manti-teo-girlfriend-bobblehead-day
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 29, 2013, 10:12:22 am
I agree.... this is one awesome sports GIF...

http://deadspin.com/5979569/who-is-this-marshall-henderson-guy-your-guide-to-college-basketballs-most-entertaining-gunner
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on January 29, 2013, 10:49:48 am
Make sure you also watch the 6 minute youtube they link to in that article. Highly entertaining. I think I need to start watching Ole Miss games and I don't even follow college hoops.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on February 07, 2013, 08:11:59 pm
OMG!!!  Iliinis shock #1 Indiana 74-72 i the last 0.9 seconds!!!!

YYYEEESSSS!!!!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 07, 2013, 08:50:12 pm
Suck it Tom Crean, biggest **** in college bball.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on February 08, 2013, 12:14:38 pm
and a horrible TCU team just beat Self/KU.  Awesome week!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on February 12, 2013, 11:42:06 am
The B10 is finally getting its head out of its arse!   Yay!

The new seven-team divisions will reflect geography, with some ADs pushing for “East” and “West” to replace the much-maligned “Legends” and “Leaders.”

More night games are likely for November

The status quo of eight conference games “is not even on the table right now.”   It will be nine or 10, with the decision to be made this spring.


http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-big-ten-conference-football-20130211,0,2192689.story
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on March 04, 2013, 10:40:30 am
Wait, it's now the BROOKLYN Nets? What?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 04, 2013, 04:27:00 pm
heh, I think someone was going to move back to Seattle in next year or so as well, cannot recall who it was.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on March 04, 2013, 04:27:43 pm
Sacremento is in line to move up to seattle.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 04, 2013, 04:30:11 pm
They are the Kings, correct? So will they be the Supersonics? Maybe the Sky Needles?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on March 04, 2013, 06:44:47 pm
Believe Seattle is in King County so maybe they don't change their name at all?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 04, 2013, 09:49:21 pm
Interesting, thank you sir. I suppose Space Needles was the correct word I was looking for and not Sky Needles.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 05, 2013, 06:57:36 am
The Kings may not relocate to Seattle. A local group from Sacramento submitted a bid to buy the franchise from the Maloofs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 05, 2013, 07:43:55 am
The Maloof's? Are they related to the Jagoof's?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 05, 2013, 10:00:24 am
Heh.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 05, 2013, 03:23:47 pm
The Maloof's? Are they related to the Jagoof's?

I wouldnt know that, you'll have to ask them yourself. ;D
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 08, 2013, 03:05:44 pm
First it was 'Rudy' on insider trading, now Zorich on tax evasion. Another legendary 'Domer' goes down in disgrace:


(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Football/3269/3269-33Fr.jpg)  (http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Football/3653/3653-37Fr.jpg)

Chris Zorich to plead guilty to failing to pay taxes

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 8, 2013, 8:42 AM EST


Former Bears and Redskins defensive lineman Chris Zorich is preparing to plead guilty to four misdemeanor counts of not filing federal income tax returns from 2006 to 2009, a span when he made more than $1 million, including some income from a charity he founded which continued taking donations even after it stopped doing any charitable work.

Although Zorich could face up to four years in prison, Zorich’s attorney, Matthias Lydon, said he is hoping the judge will not put his client in jail.

“He’s been looking forward to the day he could start putting this behind him,” Lydon told the Associated Press.

These federal charges are not Zorich’s only legal troubles. He has also been the subject of a state investigation in Illinois regarding allegations of improper activities by the Chris Zorich Foundation, which stopped doing any charitable work in 2008 but continued soliciting donations into 2010. In 2010 Zorich admitted that he couldn’t account for his charity’s money. According to the Chicago Tribune, Zorich was also paying $3,000 to himself from the charity’s funds every month for rent because the charity was using his home as its office.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/08/chris-zorich-to-plead-guilty-to-failing-to-pay-taxes/related/ (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/08/chris-zorich-to-plead-guilty-to-failing-to-pay-taxes/related/)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on March 24, 2013, 12:41:14 pm
My interest in college hoops has been zero forever. . .until now with this Marshall Henderson guy (thanks JosephC or maybe it was BlackSox for that link awhile back).
Watched the entire SEC championship game, watched as much as I could of the first round Wisconsin dismantling (despite the fact that Henderson was 1 for his first 13 or something) and I've NEVER made it thru more than 5 minutes of a college basketball game prior to that. Can't wait for tonight's game. Want to see more of the crazy.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on March 25, 2013, 02:19:54 pm
I enjoyed watching Florida GC. Every game they have plays that are almost like watching the Globe Trotters.
I can see why some lesser teams were able to beat them, as some of the plays they attempt are riskhy, but man are they fun to watch.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 28, 2013, 07:31:39 am
I saw Queenie got her comeuppance last night. I suppose there should be a suicide watch over at ESPN now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: boatdrink on March 29, 2013, 03:51:29 pm
Greetings from ghey "Dunk City" aka Fort Myers.  The local media coverage of the FGCU Eagles has been nauseating.  They're devoting half of the newscasts to lame Twitter posts and D-list celebrity shout-outs.  99.9% of the yokels here can't name one single player.

I can't wait for them to get their asses handed to them tonight.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 29, 2013, 04:08:56 pm
coach has a nice looking wife though.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on March 29, 2013, 04:37:56 pm
I hope they embarrass the gators... cant stand the bloody gators.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on March 30, 2013, 08:32:19 am
Well Cinderfella turned into a pumpkin last night. FGCU got sent home. Nice story, like the Little Engine that Could. I am sure there will be calls to open up the tourney to 128. The cry will be, see there are lots of other teams out there like FGCU and all they need is a chance to show it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 30, 2013, 11:42:27 pm
FGCU is in Ft Myers?   Cool.   Wonder if that hot broad shops at the same Pubix as BoatDrink...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 07, 2013, 05:37:26 pm

NCAA Division 1 baseball California @ Arizona is on ESPNU right now.  Game is in the top of the 7th with AZ leading 3-2.  Hunnie's son, Johnny Field, is the AZ center fielder.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 19, 2013, 01:03:45 pm


(http://cmsimg.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=D0&Date=20130419&Category=SPORTS06&ArtNo=304190043&Ref=AR&MaxW=300&Border=0&Not-typo-Port-Gibson-s-Sayles-finishes-103-steals)

Not a typo: Port Gibson's Sayles finishes with 103 steals


Written by Rod Walker

Yes, I already know it.

You’re going to read the next line and say something like “man, no way.”

Port Gibson senior baseball player Silento Sayles finished the season with 103 stolen bases.

That’s a one, a zero and a three. One-hundred and three.

Here’s a message to the doubters from Port Gibson baseball coach Dan Smith.

“The only thing I can tell them is to come watch him play,” said Smith. “Get a clock because the stopwatch doesn’t lie.”

Sayles, who was named to The Clarion-Ledger’s Dandy Dozen in February, played his final high school game Wednesday night. He stole seven bases in the 10-0 victory over Jefferson County to reach 103.

He set a state record, shattering a 22-year old mark that may be even more incredible. Anthony Acy and Brad Sewall, teammates at now defunct-Natchez Trace Academy, each stole 87 bases during the 1991 season to share the record.

It is also believed to be a national record as well. According to the National Federation of State High School Association’s record book, the record was 96, set in 1996 by Vicente Rosario of George Washington High in New York.

read more:  http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20130419/SPORTS06/304190043/Not-typo-Port-Gibson-s-Sayles-finishes-103-steals (http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20130419/SPORTS06/304190043/Not-typo-Port-Gibson-s-Sayles-finishes-103-steals)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 25, 2013, 09:40:47 pm


(http://www.perfectgame.org/images/profilepics/07nat134.jpg)

The Bears 1st round pick, Kyle Long (G from the University of Oregon) is the son of Howie Long.  He also was originally draft by the White Sox (23rd round of the 2008 MLB Draft) but did not sign.



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 25, 2013, 09:48:02 pm
Is it true he has only started 4 games in college?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on April 26, 2013, 08:25:15 am
Quote
The Bears 1st round pick, Kyle Long (G from the University of Oregon) is the son of Howie Long and Teri Hatcher. He also was originally draft by the White Sox (23rd round of the 2008 MLB Draft) but did not sign.

Fixed that for you.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 05, 2013, 06:40:09 pm


(http://ballertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Derrick_Bench.jpg)

Bulls' Derrick Rose needs to tell truth – he's not returning for this season's playoffs


Adrian Wojnarowski - Yahoo Sports

NEW YORK – All around Derrick Rose, there are these unforgettable images of the way the Chicago Bulls willed themselves into the path of the Miami Heat. All around Rose, there's blood, puke and voices screaming in pain. All around him, these are the reasons for him to tell the truth now.

All around Rose, there's Joakim Noah dragging one good leg across seven games and Nate Robinson heaving into a bucket. All around Rose, there's Kirk Hinrich in a walking boot and Luol Deng fighting to get out of a hospital room and onto the team charter flight.

All around Rose, his teammates are the most inspiring, spectacular substance in the sport now. These Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 in Game 7 on Saturday night, and they reached to the ends of the roster, reached beyond reason. Derrick Rose says his injury status is "still up in the air." (USA Today Sports)

For the good of his franchise and fans, for everyone's focus to be where it should belong now – Bulls-Heat, Game 1 on Monday – Rose needs to drop the illusion that his return in these playoffs remains a consideration.

"Who knows?" Rose told reporters hours on Saturday. "It's still up in the air."

Who knows? Derrick Rose knows. His choice has been made to sit out the season and it includes no provisions for turning back, sources with direct knowledge told Yahoo! Sports.

Inside and outside of the organization, that isn't much of a revelation. After all, the surgery to repair the torn ACL in his left knee was May 12, 2012. Doctors cleared him to start scrimmaging with the team in mid-February. After all that, he isn't walking out for the first time with LeBron James and the Miami Heat waiting to jump him.

read more:  http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bulls--derrick-rose-needs-to-tell-truth-%E2%80%93-he-s-not-returning-for-this-season-s-playoffs-062255194.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bulls--derrick-rose-needs-to-tell-truth-%E2%80%93-he-s-not-returning-for-this-season-s-playoffs-062255194.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 07, 2013, 01:08:52 pm


First glimpse of the proposed Derrick Rose statue to be placed at the United Center:


https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/923026_463817643686877_2062590464_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/923026_463817643686877_2062590464_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 07, 2013, 02:15:49 pm
Heh.   Teh need to incorporate a Georgia O'Keefe painting somehow...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 20, 2013, 08:58:45 pm
Ugh.   This 'Hawks game has been like a huge kick in the nertz.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on May 22, 2013, 12:24:53 pm
Urlacher retires:

http://nfl.si.com/2013/05/22/brian-urlacher-a-legend-but-retirement-comes-at-right-time/?sct=hp_t2_a3&eref=sihp
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on May 29, 2013, 08:55:05 pm
Is it my imagination or are all NHL play-by-play announcers really good? Maybe I'm just hearing the good ones with my limited exposure, although it seems like you'd have to be good to call a game like hockey. joeconnors can likely speak to this.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 29, 2013, 11:59:27 pm
I think you are right, RE: they are all good because they have to be.   By its nature, hockey demands a faster/tighter play-by-play and a better analysis from the "color" guy.   The play in hockey is more fast (and random) than the others.

Then again, maybe it is just because you only see national hockey games or local games, meaning you get to hear two of the best... Emrick and Foley.

But regardless, you raise an interesting debate:  which sport has the best announcers?   And which has the worst?    Might I proffer "baseball" for the latter?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on May 30, 2013, 07:30:29 am
Hockey announcers have to be good (and I think are the best) for the reasons mentioned by Blacksox.

I can't stand neither Emrick nor Foley, but I can see their appeal. I personally like the Hawks' radio PbP guy. He does a good job of just delivering the action without getting in the way, unlike Emrick and Foley IMO.

Next round, if you're watching a game on NBC, here's a drinking game you can play.

1 Drink if:
Emrick uses the word "knife" as a verb.
Olczyk uses either "good stick" or "active stick."
Pierre McGuire (the creepiest man in hockey; bar none) calls Emrick "Doc" / calls Olczyk "Edzo."

2 Drinks if:
Emrick uses the word "finesse" as a verb.
Olczyk uses the phrase "good active stick."
McGuire refers to a player by his full first name ("David Bolland," "Daniel Carcillo," "Nicholas Leddy," etc).

3 Drinks if:
Emrick either uses the word "paraphernalia" or some metaphor ("waffle iron") when referring to goalie equipment.
Olczyk uses some derivation of the phrase "...and hold it right... THERE!" during a replay.
McGuire refers to a player's junior team, college team, or home town

Slam your drink if:
McGuire makes mention of personal information of a player ("his father was a dairy farmer in Saskatchewan.")
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on May 30, 2013, 09:32:01 am
What does "good stick" or "active stick" mean?

I agree with BlackSox on sport with worst announcers. Although their challenge is kind of the opposite of the hockey guys. They have TONS of "dead" time to fill, which can be quite a challenge in and of itself. I suppose football has a fair amount of that as well, but constant replays help them a bit.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on May 30, 2013, 09:42:52 am
To fill dead space, you can always cut to sideline reporters who tell you the same information that can be gleaned from the booth.... only they're in a different physical location!!!

"Good stick" generally implies that your stick position (typically in a defensive setting) is such that you can make a defensive play on a player (stick check, block a pass, etc), or such that you steer a player a particular direction (you're generally going to be more inclined to carry the puck AWAY from a defender's stick).

An "active stick" generally implies that you're moving your stick around (also in a defensive setting) so that you make the area of ice you take up larger than if you were holding it still... or that you're constantly adjusting your stick position to put yourself in a better position to defend, per the "good stick" technique described above. This is usually used to describe how a penalty killer is defending.

"Active stick" is a pretty common phrase, but "good stick" is far less common. I've never heard anyone else use these phrases nearly as much as Olczyk uses them.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 30, 2013, 10:16:33 am
Pierre McGuire (the creepiest man in hockey; bar none)

The guys on the local sports yakker call him "the  p e n i s  with glasses".
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on May 30, 2013, 12:25:01 pm
While I don't care for Emrick's commentary, his p-b-p keeps up pretty well with the pace of the game, in spite of, as Joe pointed out, that many of his phrases have become ridiculously cliché.  I like Eddie's insight though, he's got a bit of Hawks' bias but it's not over-the-top. 

And Pierre McGuire might as well be speaking into a cardboard paper towel roll for all I care, he brings nothing to the broadcast.  Unless you're interested in Saskatchewan dairy farming. 
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on May 30, 2013, 12:25:16 pm
Some wonderful Pierre McGuire moments:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_i5zXLZHGI4#t=90s
Note how awkwardly close he is standing to the other pundit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEMzM8JNW-U
Just creepy.

and finally:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6_kQfqYJy8
...the close-up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofmR1Gpkhpw
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 30, 2013, 02:12:14 pm
I like how sometimes "Edzo" will just ignore Pierre McGuire sometimes.... classic.

Oh, and by the way...

I can't stand... Foley

blasphemer!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JhonJeter0112358 on May 30, 2013, 07:21:52 pm
Not much going on for Chicago sports tonight, so what an ideal time for the National Spelling Bee. It's quite compelling! Nice to see smart kids.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on May 31, 2013, 06:32:27 pm
What does "good stick" or "active stick" mean?

Ohhh, I get it.  Those terms refer to hockey.  I was thinking of something else...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on May 31, 2013, 06:55:36 pm
What does "good stick" or "active stick" mean?

Wilt Chamberlin had an active stick
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on May 31, 2013, 07:04:12 pm
What does "good stick" or "active stick" mean?

Wilt Chamberlin had an active stick

Gotta give you kudos on that one, pretty good.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on May 31, 2013, 07:05:25 pm
Kudos Shoeless, that was a good one.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on May 31, 2013, 08:51:26 pm
Kudos?  What about me.  I set him up!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 01, 2013, 08:30:06 am
I missed your post somehow Pete, sorry about that. Now I feel bad, you know I hate giving kudos to Shoeless.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on June 02, 2013, 03:25:11 pm
Can't seem to shake the whole "pen1s with glasses" image of McGuire now.  It's true!

Which also reminds me of this classic, 15 minutes but most of it worth it.  NSFW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEM2fhZJc-k
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on June 02, 2013, 03:45:45 pm
Kudos?  What about me.  I set him up!

I beg your hardon.  I hard ly needed your set up.  ;o)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on June 16, 2013, 09:11:23 pm
Hoosiers still alive  play MSST on Mon
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 25, 2013, 08:55:29 am
Congrats to you Black Hawk fans. I went to bed with 3-4 minutes left thinking the Bruins would win, and at worst go OT. Oh well. Bruins went further than I expected and I did not expect them to beat the Hawks.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 25, 2013, 09:28:45 am
The power goes out at my house an hour before puck-drop.    Great timing.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: SoxRule on June 25, 2013, 10:01:55 am
It was nice seeing the city celebrate last night. The streets were filled, fireworks were going off. It reminded me of when the Bulls won their championships back in the 90's.

But, just like when the Blackhawks won in 2010, I always get a little bitter when thinking back to when the White Sox won in '05. The parade was awesome but on the night they actually won the world series there was barely any celebration at all. The streets were fairly quiet for the most part. Nothing like what I saw on the news last night and most certainly not what it would be like if the cubs ever won it.

The cubs are a special circumstance though, because a team that has gone the longest in sports history without winning a championship would of course be huge news when when they do win it. But still, I wish the Sox would have generated more excitement.

That's why they need to win it again for me at some point. A 2nd championship would ease the pain a little.  :)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on June 25, 2013, 10:49:09 am
Yes, the Cub's are Special.    Special Needs.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 25, 2013, 05:55:02 pm


(http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/7MmKcUdeKAfOAYlwwZOotA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/BNnQS9tCAAE4yAy.jpg_large.jpg)


Quenneville's house TPed by his Hinsdale neighbors again


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/joel-quenneville-house-gets-toilet-papered-celebration-blackhawks-171317889.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/joel-quenneville-house-gets-toilet-papered-celebration-blackhawks-171317889.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 25, 2013, 11:21:42 pm
Hey Ang, do you know where in Hinsdale he lives?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 26, 2013, 12:08:15 am
Hey Ang, do you know where in Hinsdale he lives?


about 4 blocks NE of Hinsdale Central HS.  1 block N of 55th St. & 1 block E of Garfield.

Jim Thome's old Hinsdale residence, which has been on the market for 14 months since he moved to Burr Ridge, is a block N of Quenneville's home.


Coach Q's house: http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joel-quennevilles-house/view/?service=0 (http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joel-quennevilles-house/view/?service=0)


Thome's old house:  http://brushhill.com/Property/08049205-125%20East%20Eighth%20Street-HINSDALE-IL-60521-51723039 (http://brushhill.com/Property/08049205-125%20East%20Eighth%20Street-HINSDALE-IL-60521-51723039)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 26, 2013, 08:32:20 am
Whattya got in mind Blackie, looking for some frozen lobsters?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 26, 2013, 02:42:21 pm
I can't eat shellfish because of my gout.    I'm just going to drink all his top-shelf scotch.

I never see Coach Q at Da Jewels.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 28, 2013, 08:34:39 am
Class act by the Black Hawks for the full page add in the Boston paper.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on July 31, 2013, 03:27:06 pm
With baseball over, it is going to be a long 4 weeks till football starts
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on July 31, 2013, 09:04:16 pm
Not really.     F*ck the TV... go hang outside and listen to some tunes.   :)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on July 31, 2013, 09:30:41 pm
Yeah, but I still need my sports. About to get real busy remodeling the cabin soon anyway
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on August 01, 2013, 08:42:25 am
Been retired for two years now, I watch about zero TV, maybe an hour or so in the background but that would be a stretch.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on August 27, 2013, 03:03:44 pm
For Loveland:

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/story/_/id/9561234/uni-watch-power-rankings-rates-nfl-mlb-nba-nhl-uniforms-1-122
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on August 27, 2013, 09:14:35 pm
They make an excellent point about the Blackhawks sweaters... that's why I still prefer the white one, and probably why I am still miffed about the NHL's switch from wearing white at home.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Fury on August 28, 2013, 09:05:26 am
Quote

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/story/_/id/9561234/uni-watch-power-rankings-rates-nfl-mlb-nba-nhl-uniforms-1-122

The Sox are still taking a hit for their goofy unis of the '70s and '80s.

It IS hard to believe that the team has been with basically the current look since the end of the 1990 season.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on August 30, 2013, 10:45:55 am
Thank You Joeconners!!!

I was in FL on business this week, no time to surf and playing catch-up today.  That looks fantastic, or course I disagree with much of the rankings.  Baseball unis should be classically elegant, not just classic.  Just because it's classic doesn't mean it was a good look.

(I haven't had a chance to look over the others yet.)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on August 30, 2013, 10:56:19 am
Thank You Joeconners!!!

It's what he does.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on August 31, 2013, 11:36:26 am
Have some time today to watch some bad Illini football.   I've seen enough of Scheelhouse (sp?  don't care)... he sucks.    get that Freshman in there.     

But I do like that they ditched the lame "Illinois" on the helmet and now have the block I.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on August 31, 2013, 12:46:46 pm
Figures... right after I post, Scheelhouse stops overthrowing everyone and piles up 300+ passing yards in the first half.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on September 04, 2013, 10:09:30 am
I like UI's matted blue helmets

I think these college uni changes are getting out of hand. IU has six different helmets this year. The one second from right, with Indiana state flag, the other side has the interlocking IU similar to the one to right of it. IMO, looks stupid.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/em-indiana-football-unveils-new-helmet-designs-article-1.1365263
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 04, 2013, 10:12:23 am
That's got to be expensive, having six different helmets for each player.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on September 04, 2013, 10:15:10 am
Yep could have been better spent. Assembly Hall is falling apart
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 05, 2013, 10:11:04 am
Shoeless, Not sure if you are still around... I think our old bet of who out of USF and Illini come closest to a national title shall never be resolved.... HOWEVER!

since the teams just signed a home and home... for 2017 and 2018 - http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/usf-football-lands-series-with-illinois-in-2017-18/2139720

I'd like to offer up bulls tickets on me to the illini folks on the board that want to come down to Tampa for the game!

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 05, 2013, 10:40:36 am
Shoeless is around on the Illini Site and I think he lurks here yet. Maybe by 2017 Illini can be competitive.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 05, 2013, 11:00:00 am
well... start making plans for 2017 now :)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 07, 2013, 04:50:36 pm
Wow, Illini beat Cincy big time, and Cincy was favored by quite a bit, maybe even double digits.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on September 10, 2013, 01:19:31 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130910/oklahoma-state-part-1-money/#ixzz2eVSUyCfk

Quote
Girtman, Mickens and Johnson told SI they received bonus payments, and seven other players say they were aware of payouts. Another dozen Cowboys -- including Williams, running back Tatum Bell (2000 to '03), wide receiver Adarius Bowman (2005 to '07), defensive end Victor DeGrate (2003 to '06), quarterback Josh Fields (2001 to '03) and safety Vernon Grant (2002 to '04) -- were identified by teammates as having received bonuses. Teammates say they knew those players were paid because they witnessed them being handed money and/or those players openly discussed their bonuses.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 10, 2013, 02:10:43 pm
Our Josh Fields?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on September 10, 2013, 02:27:44 pm
Yes.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on September 10, 2013, 05:06:52 pm
Our Josh Fields?

You didn't feel that way about him when he WAS ours....
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 10, 2013, 05:39:31 pm
Ms Love had no love lost for one Josh Fields.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on September 11, 2013, 10:45:00 am
That's because I was right.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 11, 2013, 10:50:13 am
Yes you were.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on September 14, 2013, 06:53:45 pm
I don't think Cincinnati was that good. The Purdue game was more a reflection of how bad pee yew is not how good Cincinnati is

Any way for you UI guys, listen to games the last couple weeks is Gene Honda the PA announcer at Memorial Stadium?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 16, 2013, 10:14:23 am
Yes.   He started last year.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on September 17, 2013, 10:16:42 am
Cool, my hearing hasn't gone bad. (My Dr. every year when I get my physical, lectures me about loud r n' r listening and making sure I wear hearing protection with firearms, of course all in the context that I am not getting younger, bastard)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on September 21, 2013, 06:12:17 pm
Nice, future B1G team Rutgers takes it to that d-bag Bielema
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on September 30, 2013, 10:46:10 pm


I can't believe this con-man still is working in the Chicago media:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSs4s1dgEAQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSs4s1dgEAQ)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: 4nek8 on October 04, 2013, 10:33:01 am
Thank jah hockey season is here.  Finally, a Chicago team that's doing it (and us) right.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 09, 2013, 09:10:56 pm


(http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/teg/tsg/release/sites/default/files/imagecache/670xX/photos/cheliosmug1.jpg)

Chris Chelios making a hockey comeback at age 51?

http://www.csnchicago.com/blackhawks/chris-chelios-making-hockey-comeback-age-51?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo (http://www.csnchicago.com/blackhawks/chris-chelios-making-hockey-comeback-age-51?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 12, 2013, 07:29:17 pm
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-525abc8c/turbine/ct-met-bob-avellini-dui-arrest-20131012-002/600)(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Football/3227/3227-98Fr.jpg)

Former Bears quarterback Bob Avellini faces DUI charges again
Indictment comes a little more than a week after conviction in 2012 drunken driving case


By Stacy St. Clair -  Tribune reporter - 9:02 p.m. CDT, October 11, 2013

A DuPage County grand jury indicted former Bears quarterback Bob Avellini on felony drunken driving charges this week after his sixth DUI-related arrest since 2002.

Avellini, 60, who played for the Bears from 1975 to 1984, was stopped by Roselle police Sept. 15 while driving near his northwest suburban home. According to court records, Avellini "had (a) very strong odor of alcohol, glassy bloodshot eyes, lethargic motion, (and) slurred speech" upon being pulled over.

The police report also described him as confused and swaying during the 12:45 a.m. traffic stop. He also acknowledged that he had been drinking, court records state.

Avellini, 60, refused to submit to a breath test, so his blood was drawn at Central DuPage Hospital. Records show his blood alcohol content was 0.181 — more than twice the legal limit — four hours after being pulled over.

Prosecutors later charged Avellini with felony drunken driving because he has two prior DUI convictions and was driving on a suspended license. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison.

A DuPage County grand jury affirmed the charge this week, indicting Avellini on five counts of aggravated driving under the influence. He is expected back in court later this month.

Reached at his Roselle home Friday, Avellini declined to comment.

Avellini's latest arrest came nine days after a DuPage County judge convicted him of a misdemeanor drunken driving charge stemming from a 2012 arrest. He was sentenced to serve two years of probation, perform 300 hours of public service and undergo an evaluation for counseling services. He was instructed not to drive until the court allows it, records show.

Avellini also has a DUI conviction on his record from 2002, according to the Illinois secretary of state's office. He has beaten DUI charges three times in the past decade, DuPage County court records show.

In addition to his legal problems, he filed for bankruptcy protection last year, citing liabilities of more than $2.2 million and assets of about $1.3 million.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-bob-avellini-dui-arrest-20131012,0,2708900.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-bob-avellini-dui-arrest-20131012,0,2708900.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 12, 2013, 08:10:41 pm

(http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/img/photos/2012/01/23/7d/70/kyle_williams.jpg)


Kyle Williams, son of Kenny Williams, release by the San Francisco 49ers:

http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_24506793/49ers-release-kyle-williams (http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_24506793/49ers-release-kyle-williams)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on November 13, 2013, 08:58:01 am
I'm sure there's a place in our minor league system for him...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 13, 2013, 12:59:08 pm
MSF:  does Illini hoops have a real shot at the kid from Curie?

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 13, 2013, 01:33:48 pm
MSF:  does Illini hoops have a real shot at the kid from Curie?



Yes, pretty sure we will get him, that will jump us up to a top 5 recruiting class. The PG from Louisville, F from Memphis, the Finke kid from Champaign (6-11 shooter, compared to that Leuer kid at Wisc who killed us for 4 years) and then of course the 6-8 Alexander from Curie, a top 5 player. We would also get the 3 transfers who are sitting this year. We are going to be a powerhouse as long as we keep paying Groce. He will have less of a tendency to wander than Self did. Self wanted out of there and his wife wanted him out too. Groce is an Indiana kid as is his wife. We treat him well and we just might have the best coach we have ever had at Illinois, and that is saying something.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 13, 2013, 02:29:29 pm
Sweet.   I'd rather they have a good football team, but what-ya-gonna-do?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 13, 2013, 03:21:26 pm
Sweet.   I'd rather they have a good football team, but what-ya-gonna-do?

We may never have a good football team again, heh.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 14, 2013, 07:35:39 pm


(http://www.trbimg.com/img-5284f301/turbine/chi-nba-bulls-short-sleeve-jerseys-20131114-001/600)

Bulls getting short-sleeve jerseys for Christmas

Tribune report - 1:44 p.m. CST, November 14, 2013

What does the NBA have up its sleeve for Christmas Day? It's a present that fans with a taste for tradition just might want to return.

Special "Big Logo" uniforms will be worn by the Bulls and the other nine teams that will be playing on the holiday. Designed by Adidas, the uniforms "feature team logos in reflective chrome as the focal point on the short-sleeve jerseys."

Yep, short-sleeve jerseys, as modeled by Derrick Rose and other stars in the league's ad campaign.

The NBA also  is publicizing the roll-out with a TV commerical titled “Jingle Hoops” that features Rose, the Heat’s LeBron James, the Thunder’s Kevin Durant, the Rockets’ James Harden, the Lakers’ Steve Nash and the Warriors’ Stephen Curry -- all in short sleeves -- hitting choreographed three-pointers to the tune of “One-horse Open Sleigh.”

The Bulls will open the day's slate of five NBA games at 11 a.m. CT against the Brooklyn Nets. The new NBA gear is available for purchase by fans beginning today.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-nba-bulls-short-sleeve-jerseys-20131114,0,1007003.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-nba-bulls-short-sleeve-jerseys-20131114,0,1007003.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 15, 2013, 11:47:12 am
Blackie, the PG from Ville decommitted and going to recommit back to Louisville.

Big Cliff A is all over the place, KU might be the favorite again.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 15, 2013, 05:19:20 pm
Shite, Alexander took the money from KU.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on November 16, 2013, 10:59:33 am
Those jerseys are awful, especially with the red shorts.  Ugh.  --Fashion Police Loveland

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on November 16, 2013, 12:18:50 pm
College recruiting blows.  These kids come from shyt backgrounds and often act with little class or dignity
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 16, 2013, 02:05:41 pm

Those jerseys are awful, especially with the red shorts.  Ugh.  --Fashion Police Loveland


They look like kids pajamas.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 17, 2013, 01:59:04 pm


another reason why it's better to watch a sport that's played outdoors at home on a big screen TV rather than to attend in person:


(http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/zD6C5OUogrUPiE03q.K.zA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTY3NztweW9mZj0wO3E9NzU7dz05NjA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/Sports/ap/201311171247460459963)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JBN on November 23, 2013, 12:11:05 am
Standing out on our deck, we could hear that tornado as it left the Washington area and moved Northeast. Just a horrible sound across the river from us.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Phill23 on November 27, 2013, 09:57:21 am
Glad you're okay.  Sad to see the destruction that day in IL.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on November 27, 2013, 02:53:00 pm
I thought this was a better pic of soldier field that day:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZS6fZ5CAAARpZx.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 31, 2013, 05:13:11 pm
Illini force IU into 24 turnovers, and win despite not shooting well and getting pounded on the boards. Tom Crean has to be the creepiest coach I have ever watched. Frigging tranny.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 31, 2013, 07:22:17 pm
He is creepy looking.

I only caught the end of the game, but it looked like Egwu is becoming a decent player, finally.   Small sample size, but.....
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 31, 2013, 07:41:27 pm
Ray Rice is the man.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 01, 2014, 08:31:56 am
Talking to my bro who is 16 years older than I. Has had Illini season tix for years and years. He got to the point where about 4-5 years ago he gave them up due to Weber. He said he had been watching Illini hoops for almost 70 years and 1 thing he could expect was that the Illini would play harder than the other team. Never failed. But under Weber he thought the Illini were pussies, did not play hard, did not listen to the coach. He hated Weber for that.

Well, those days are gone. We once again play harder than the other team. Nice to see.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 07, 2014, 12:20:53 am


(http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/nba/teamsites-nbateams/release/cavaliers/sites/cavaliers/files/imagecache/cavaliers_standard/content/images-top/2014/01/deng-640.jpg)

Cavs Acquire Luol Deng from Bulls

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired All-Star forward Luol Deng from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Andrew Bynum, three future draft picks and the right to swap 2015 first round picks with the Cavs (1-14 protected), Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced tonight from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

"We are very excited for Luol to join the Cavaliers organization, " said Grant. "We have worked to acquire and maintain flexibility in order to capitalize on opportunities such as this. Luol reflects all that we are striving for in building our team. He’s a tremendous defensive player that can impact the game on both ends of the court with a team first mentality and is a high character leader.”

In exchange for Deng, the Cavs send Chicago Bynum, Cleveland’s right to the Sacramento King’s first round draft pick conveyed in a June 30, 2011 deal, the right for Chicago to swap its own 2015 first round draft pick with the Cavs own 2015 first round draft pick (only in the case that the Cleveland 2015 first round draft pick is between 15 and 30) and the Portland Trail Blazer’s 2015 and 2016 second round draft picks acquired from the Trail Blazers via 2013 draft night trade.

Deng has been an NBA All-Star in each of the past two seasons (2012 and 2013) and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2012. He also received the NBA Sportsmanship Award in 2007 and All-Rookie First Team honors in 2005.

This season, Deng appeared in 23 games (all starts) for Chicago, averaging a career-best 19.0 points on .452 shooting, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steal in 37.4 minutes per game. The 6-9, 220-pound forward has scored at least 20 points 10 times this season, including a stretch of six straight 20-point games from Nov. 24 to Dec. 5.

Deng was originally drafted by Phoenix in the 2004 NBA Draft as the No. 7 overall selection. He has spent his entire nine-year career with the Bulls and owns career averages of 16.1 points on .460 shooting, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steal in 35.9 minutes over 637 games (591 starts). He has also played in 48 playoff games (42 starts) with averages of 16.7 points on .452 shooting, 7.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 40.3 minutes per game.

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/deng-trade-140107 (http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/deng-trade-140107)




Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on February 20, 2014, 01:50:21 pm


(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/l/t1/1912247_294548797359769_1289674234_n.jpg)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on February 28, 2014, 04:26:58 pm


      (http://cdn2-www.hoopsvibe.com/assets/uploads/2013/02/file_170597_0_michael-jordan-cigar.jpg)

Michael Jordan earned more in 2013 than nearly any active athlete

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/la-sp-sn-michael-jordan-90-million-20140228,0,6892675.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/la-sp-sn-michael-jordan-90-million-20140228,0,6892675.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on March 01, 2014, 09:44:47 am
and he worked so hard for that money.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on April 05, 2014, 10:36:40 pm
I hate Kentucky
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on April 06, 2014, 07:54:05 pm
Yup
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 14, 2014, 02:57:03 pm
The Blackhawks have the 7th best record in the league.    They play the team with the 4th best record in the first round of the playoffs, and potentially would have to beat the teams with the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st best records to win the cup.   

That there's a tough road.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 14, 2014, 03:57:11 pm
Go B's
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 21, 2014, 05:04:54 pm

(http://distilleryimage2.ak.instagram.com/c1652f0ac99b11e3b26e0002c9549d86_8.jpg)

Joakim Noah named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year

http://www.nba.com/bulls/history/bulls-center-joakim-noah-named-2013-14-kia-nba-defensive-player-year.html (http://www.nba.com/bulls/history/bulls-center-joakim-noah-named-2013-14-kia-nba-defensive-player-year.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 24, 2014, 10:35:26 am
A nice read, for all you NFL schedule geeks:

http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/24/making-of-2014-nfl-schedule/

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 26, 2014, 10:18:42 pm

roid rage?



NBA suspends Nene for Game 4

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-nba-suspends-nene-for-game-4-20140426,0,7268459.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-nba-suspends-nene-for-game-4-20140426,0,7268459.story)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on May 20, 2014, 06:35:26 pm
Super bowl to the twin cities... party at MSF's house? how kind of you!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 20, 2014, 07:06:05 pm
I'm sure MSF has a super "bowl"...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 20, 2014, 08:21:27 pm

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Eagle_Stadium.jpg)


$60 million high school stadium won't reopen for 2014 football season due to safety concerns

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/05/allen-high-school-stadium (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/05/allen-high-school-stadium)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on May 22, 2014, 06:28:12 pm
I'm sure MSF has a super "bowl"...

Why yes I do, thank you. Heh

Was in Chicago for the Warren Haynes and Boston Philharmonic Orchestra doing Jerry Garcia. Nice gig. Pretty big orchestra, I expected only 20 or so, hell, they even had xylophone and a harp. I have most of the Dead music and a lot of Jerry's solo stuff, but I still did not know quite a few of the songs.

Only bad part of trip was when show was over the skies opened up. Got soaked fighting other jags over taxis. Hotels were booked so we were on other side of the river at the IVY. Oh, the Amtrak too. Might have to stop taking the train. 4 hours late getting into Chicago Monday night. The oil boom in North Dakota has so many freight trains hauling oil tankers and there is not enough track. They are building more tracks but will be bad throughout the summer unfortunately. Going home was not bad, since I get off well before North Dakota (well if you put it that way I get off before I am even to Glenview).
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 23, 2014, 08:57:22 am
A buddy of mine went to that show.  he had extras but I couldn't make it.   I guess Warren Haynes played one of Jerry's guitars at that show (on loan from the Pritzker family).

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on May 23, 2014, 09:46:40 am
The "Wolf" guitar. I heard a Chicago family that won it in an auction loaned it to him for the concert. Someone called Warren the hardest working man in the music business. Hard to not believe that.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 12, 2014, 01:33:23 am

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10543652_901762573185601_3787226495479890134_n.jpg)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on July 19, 2014, 09:52:51 am
Gotta love the Trib editors....


Head sign Shabazz Napier

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-headline-24-20140718,0,7215860.story

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 26, 2014, 10:05:04 pm
Anyone have good tips on Bears game parking?   Where are the good/secret spots, and when does one need to get there?





Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on October 25, 2014, 02:42:20 pm
Well Jesus H, I can hardly believe my eyes. The Illini won a Big 10 Football game and beat the division leading Gophers while doing so. I might have bet my house against that happening.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 10, 2014, 03:09:05 pm

(http://www.logowareonline.com/images/campaignproducts/e6538cc3-47bb-4f32-b9a1-ec4f8ea03545.gif)

http://tinyurl.com/4uh377s (http://tinyurl.com/4uh377s)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on December 16, 2014, 08:03:42 pm
(http://www.chicagonow.com/vociferous-envoy/files/2014/08/photo31-624x468.jpg)

Jackie Robinson West Broke Residency Rules, Suburban League Claims

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20141216/morgan-park/jackie-robinson-west-broke-residency-rules-suburban-league-claims (http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20141216/morgan-park/jackie-robinson-west-broke-residency-rules-suburban-league-claims)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on December 17, 2014, 12:27:13 am
The complaint came from Evergreen Park.

Here's a list of redeeming qualities about Evergreen Park:
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 17, 2014, 07:45:36 am
Not surprised, guessing they all do it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on January 13, 2015, 02:21:24 pm
A friend from PITT claims Dick LeBeau maybe interested in Bear DC job if offered

I guess it all depends on who becomes hc
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on January 16, 2015, 12:05:15 am
I have a ? for u Illini fans? Do guys follow UofI baseball, I have a question for u
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 16, 2015, 04:03:05 pm
I have a ? for u Illini fans? Do guys follow UofI baseball, I have a question for u

I do.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on January 28, 2015, 07:55:08 pm
Sorry about delay MSF, had finish up some research.

Shawn Roof joined the Hoosier staff, don't know much about him.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 28, 2015, 08:42:05 pm
This kid is the son of Phil Roof, correct, long time Twins catcher and coach etc...

Wrong, son of Gene Roof, nephew of Phil Roof. Played for Illini and in the minors, was drafted by Tiggers. Seemed like a good dude, hustle type. From Paducah, Ky, I used to have some connections down there, heh.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: whitesox dope on January 30, 2015, 01:51:30 am
Thanks.

Looks like he has spent some time in the Orioles org as a coach
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: ISF on February 11, 2015, 06:13:52 pm
Well, the Bears backup QB position can be filled through FA...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-buccaneers-cut-exbears-qb-josh-mccown-20150211-story.html
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 20, 2015, 04:06:35 pm

Sad news.  I'm going to miss listening to Doug & O'B rant after a Bears loss on the post-game show.   They were usually more entertaining to listen to than the game itself.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osIzg4zyKVM


Former Bear Doug Buffone found dead at home


http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-former-bear-doug-buffone-found-dead-at-home-20150420-story.html (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-former-bear-doug-buffone-found-dead-at-home-20150420-story.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 19, 2015, 02:52:46 pm
Wow, what in he wide wide world of ports is going on at the U of I?  First the football team, now this.   It's horrible and shameful.   They better clean house, and fast.

http://www.news-gazette.com/sports/illini-sports/womens-basketball/2015-05-18/letters-regarding-ui-womens-basketball-program.htm
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on May 19, 2015, 04:55:59 pm
Makes me sick. That head coach is highly touted, sounds like head asst went beserko. Might mean the ADs head if all this comes to a bad ending.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 21, 2015, 04:49:07 pm
(http://uoflcardgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Screenshot-2014-12-19-23.05.49.png)

Clemson leads #4Louisville 5-1 after two innings in their ACC Tournament game.  Kyle Funkhouser is struggling big time.  His pitch count is at 49.  His stock over the last few weeks is dropping faster than Lumber Liquidators.   Game is available for view on ESPN360.com.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 21, 2015, 10:04:27 pm

(http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-basebl/auto_responsive_bsi/11092784.jpeg)

Illinois & Maryland are scoreless going into the bottom of the 1st in the Big Ten Baseball Tournament at Target Field in Minneapolis.  Game is being telecast live on The Big Ten Network.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 22, 2015, 12:43:19 am

The Maryland Terrapins snaps the Illini 27-game winning streak in a 2-1 game at the Target Field.  Illinois drops into the loser bracket and will play Michigan State on Friday night at 8:30pm.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 28, 2015, 02:07:28 pm
(https://tomfornelliblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/thibodeauknicks.jpg)

Tom Thibodeau dismissed as Bulls head coach

http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/tomthibodeau528 (http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/tomthibodeau528)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 31, 2015, 12:14:03 pm
(http://www.csnchicago.com/sites/csnchicago/files/styles/scale_282px_wide/public/hawk-harrelson-0524.png?itok=2MBGXlte)

If Hawk was designing the next Blackhawks T-shirt:





(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/K_M_A_2/create-a-forum/Other/BH-PB-TWTW-trans_zpsgkkcr8bp.png)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on May 31, 2015, 03:47:00 pm
Its not going to be enough... Bolts will win :)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 31, 2015, 04:21:34 pm
Its not going to be enough... Bolts will win :)

Sounds like a wager challenge.  Loser to send a $25 donation to White Sox Charities again?

BTW, today is the two month anniversary since the Blue Jays released Dayan Viciedo at his request.  Kind of surprised that he hasn't hooked up with another organ-I-zation yet. Guess he'll have to survive on the $721,311 the White Sox had to pay him when they dumped him for Beckham's return.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on May 31, 2015, 04:38:29 pm
It'll all be going right up his nose. On second hand, I take that back, no way he was a cokehead and weighed that much.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on May 31, 2015, 06:38:37 pm
i prefer not to place wagers on games i really care about... i feel like karma will punish me for it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 31, 2015, 10:14:33 pm
i prefer not to place wagers on games i really care about... i feel like karma will punish me for it.

Okay, I can appreciate your view on karma so no bet.

How about this instead......

If Tampa wins the Stanley Cup, to celebrate you donate $25 to either White Sox Charities or the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of the late Rick Butler (JhonJeter).

If the Blackhawks win, I'll donate $25 to White Sox Charities or Wounded Warrior Project in his memory. 

Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project were specified in JJ's obituary.

It's not a bet.  It's a promise that the supporter of the winning team will make a donation to charity in JJ's memory.

Does this sound okay?

https://givalike.org/dm/Richard%20Butler/R/3312416/Nonprofit-Directory/Nonprofit/202370934/Wounded-Warrior-Project?eqg=1







Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on June 01, 2015, 06:52:16 am
I can deal with that on behalf of NJ.

I was just reading a time waster article this morning about celebreties who give their children crazy names....

#2 on the list was Frank Zappa  with a couple of crazy ones.
Moon Unit Zappa, Ahmet Emuukha Rodan Zappa,  Diva Muffin Zappa
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: SoxRule on June 01, 2015, 08:02:49 am
Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project were specified in JJ's obituary

Wait a second, did I miss something? Are you talking about Jhon Jheter?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on June 01, 2015, 08:53:45 am
Yes - happened in early May. Was discussed in an obscure thread (though you might say not for Jheter).

http://sox.createaforum.com/general-discussion/tv-cinema-revue/?message=26483/

Thus the banner.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: SoxRule on June 01, 2015, 09:17:19 am
Wow, very sad to hear about JJ. RIP.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on June 01, 2015, 01:12:38 pm
Not to mention Dweezil Zappa.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 01, 2015, 04:53:12 pm
SoxRule--

"miss a little, miss a lot"

There's info in every thread. Some more interesting than others, I'll give you that -- but you've got to read all the threads as you might miss something important.  This forum had only 600 posts in the last 60 days.  That's 10 posts a day.  If you visit this place every day or every other day or so, it shouldn't take more than a few minutes to read or skim those posts as you'll never know what you might find there.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: SoxRule on June 02, 2015, 07:52:08 am
but you've got to read all the threads

But....but....I'm not interested in all the other threads. Point taken, though. I'll do my best to keep up.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 03, 2015, 09:53:54 pm

(http://images.scribblelive.com/2015/6/4/83433d08-d8d5-4598-b16d-9b47f991acb0_500.jpg)




(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/K_M_A_2/BHawks/X_zps1ofszrmw.gif)
#TWTW

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on June 03, 2015, 10:05:19 pm
What is with the Tampa unis and the fake string/tie thingy at the neckline.  Fake because it serves no purpose, and besides the laces are too short to even be tied if you wanted to.

--Fashion Police Loveland
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 03, 2015, 10:46:14 pm
What is with the Tampa unis and the fake string/tie thingy at the neckline.  Fake because it serves no purpose, and besides the laces are too short to even be tied if you wanted to.

--Fashion Police Loveland


"Old School throwbacks" as that's what most NHL sweaters were like until the mid-60s:

(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/100929/100929-14544828Fr.jpg) (http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/100929/100929-14544829Fr.jpg)

(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/100929/100929-14544825Fr.jpg)  (http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/100929/100929-14544831Fr.jpg)

(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/100929/100929-14544824Fr.jpg)  (http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/100929/100929-14544832Fr.jpg)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 03, 2015, 11:30:47 pm
I'm a little late to Method's Zappa's Weirdly Named Children Discussion, but...

A young BlackSox had a crush on Moon Unit Zappa, mainly from the video below.

Yes, it is complete dog food, 80s pap, but MU was just so darned cute. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Wmv6-gP3g


And let's not forget Moon Unit's greatest contribution to the arts (killer FZ bass part, too):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-LArv-sEQU

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 06, 2015, 06:30:45 pm

The White Sox organ-I-zation showing their the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final:



(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CG0g7W9UQAEDY1I.jpg)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2015, 03:19:25 pm
The Vanderbilt / Illinois Super Regional game just started in Champaign.  Tyler Jay on the bump for the Illini.  Illinois leads 1-0, with Vandy coming to bat in the bottom of the first.  Game is being televised on ESPN2 and available on espn360.com.

NCAA Gamecenter:  http://www.ncaa.com/game/baseball/d1/2015/06/08/illinois-vanderbilt
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2015, 06:12:02 pm
Vanderbilt wins 4-2 and advances to Omaha.  Great season for Illinois baseball.  Will former Lemont H.S. Indian & Lombard Oriole Tyler Jay still be on the board when the White Sox pick at #8?  We'll know within the hour as the D-Backs are on the clock as the MLB Draft has started.

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 15, 2015, 10:42:41 pm

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/K_M_A_2/BHawks/2015SCC_zpswzot9vrg.png)


(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/K_M_A_2/BHawks/X_zps1ofszrmw.gif)
#TWTW


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on June 16, 2015, 01:52:35 pm
They're a damn good team, and a dynasty.

Thank goodness Bill Wirtz isn't alive to see this.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 17, 2015, 07:16:05 pm

Time for the press & fans to get off of Jay Cutler's back as he led the Chicago Bears to their 2015 win of the Stanley Cup. So says the Korean  Times:


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHtfHUvWUAEgrI1.jpg)



http://wgntv.com/2015/06/17/chicago-bears-win-stanley-cup-korean-newspaper-reports/ (http://wgntv.com/2015/06/17/chicago-bears-win-stanley-cup-korean-newspaper-reports/)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on June 19, 2015, 08:41:59 am
Sorry to hear about JJ. I don't get over here much and don't read all the threads either when I do.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: WshflThinking on June 19, 2015, 08:47:48 am
Congratulations to the Stanley Cup champions Blackhawks. I don't enjoy hockey all that much but I watched all of it. They deserved to win. Rocky Wirtz has done a fantastic job since taking over for Dollar Bill. Stan Bowman has been a fantastic GM
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 20, 2015, 01:26:00 am
I can deal with that on behalf of NJ.

I was just reading a time waster article this morning about celebreties who give their children crazy names....

#2 on the list was Frank Zappa  with a couple of crazy ones.
Moon Unit Zappa, Ahmet Emuukha Rodan Zappa,  Diva Muffin Zappa


method--

Just to let you know, I didn't forget our Stanley Cup agreement that the winner make a donation to charity in Jhon Jeter's memory.

 I sent $27.50 ($25 plus I picked up the processing fees so the charity would get the full donation) to the Wounded Warrior Project via the donation link listed in his obituary. (see copy of my e-mail receipt below)  I chose the WWP instead of White Sox Charities as WWP was specifically mentioned as the charity of choice in JJ's obit.

The link if anyone else wishes to make a donation in JhonJeter's memory:    https://givalike.org/dm/Richard%20Butler/R/3312416/Nonprofit-Directory/Nonprofit/202370934/Wounded-Warrior-Project?eqg=1 (https://givalike.org/dm/Richard%20Butler/R/3312416/Nonprofit-Directory/Nonprofit/202370934/Wounded-Warrior-Project?eqg=1)




Quote

Donation to Wounded Warrior Project‏

Donation Receipt (support@givalike.org)

1:02 AM

To: **** ******
support@givalike.org

Dear **** ******,

Thank you for using Givalike to make a donation in memory of Richard Butler.

Your designated organizations are:

Wounded Warrior Project   $25.00
Donatic (to cover processing fees)   $2.50
TOTAL   $27.50


Your credit card statement will list DONATIC, not the names of the organizations receiving the funds. Givalike processes your payments through Donatic, a nonprofit organization (tax ID 46-1386933). Donatic then redistributes your donations to the nonprofits you specified.

Please print or save this message for your personal records. You can use this as your receipt for tax purposes. Givalike will also send you an annual receipt for all of your charitable contributions.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 877-586-5676 or support@givalike.org.

Sincerely,

Samantha Cutting
Director of Donor Services
Givalike.org




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Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 26, 2015, 03:13:14 pm

Bulls 1st round pick is "gonna have some explainin' to do" at the first practice.  He's lucky MJ's not around as he'd be a marked man in practice for quite awhile:


Bobby Portis apologizes for old anti-Bulls tweets

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bobby-portis-apologizes-anti-bulls-tweets-20150626-htmlstory.html (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bobby-portis-apologizes-anti-bulls-tweets-20150626-htmlstory.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 17, 2015, 04:57:23 pm
(http://ballertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/JRW_US_CHAMPS_LLWS2014.jpg)


Jackie Robinson West Fundraiser Seeking $100,000 For Legal Fees Nets $90


http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150717/morgan-park/jackie-robinson-west-fundraiser-seeking-100000-for-legal-fees-nets-90 (http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150717/morgan-park/jackie-robinson-west-fundraiser-seeking-100000-for-legal-fees-nets-90)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on July 20, 2015, 11:28:33 pm
Heh.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 25, 2015, 09:31:36 pm

(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/100929/100929-14544830Fr.jpg)

R.I.P.  Chico Maki

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-former-blackhawk-ron-chico-maki-dies-20150825-story.html (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-former-blackhawk-ron-chico-maki-dies-20150825-story.html)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on October 20, 2015, 10:45:36 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr-hrdhXRog
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 21, 2015, 11:25:40 pm
Those guys planned that.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 14, 2015, 01:19:47 pm
If you like dropped passes, missed field goals, and blown opportunities, then Illini football is for you.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on November 14, 2015, 01:40:57 pm
and some brutally bad coaching
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 07, 2016, 04:38:47 pm
(http://1.cdn.nhle.com/penguins/images/upload/gallery/2016/01/503695286_std.jpg)

Andrew Shaw of the Chicago Blackhawks is sprayed with water prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center
on January 6, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on February 04, 2016, 10:26:40 pm
< to the tune of "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" >

Michal Rozsival just scored... hallelujah
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 05, 2016, 06:58:14 am
"Row Jimmy" would be better
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 05, 2016, 05:37:01 pm
Lovie Smith:   new Illini football coach.   Unreal.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 06, 2016, 09:07:05 am
I like it. Good running game, good D and good special teams. You can win with that. Need a top notch OCoord now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 06, 2016, 10:31:13 am
I think I like it too.    He's a better name than I thought they could ever get.   My worry is they will go on the cheap for assistants, and Lovie needs a very good O-Coordinator.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 06, 2016, 12:42:14 pm
Sounds like Mike Sherman is OC. Keeping Mike Phair as DC/DL (he worked for Lovie as a DL coach). Keeping Scheelhause. Bringing Lovie's 2 boys, one is a DB coach the other is like defensive control or something. Not sure yet on other spots. Bellamy as WR might be good as he has good contacts in St Louis. But hell, Lovie is loved in StL, Chicago, and has lots of contacts in Texas and Florida. He used to be recruiter coach for 13 years back in the day for the big boy schools before he went NFL
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 06, 2016, 01:04:38 pm
Mike Sherman, former Packers head coach?   That should work.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 06, 2016, 01:08:58 pm
Yep. Was at Texas A&M before Sumlin.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 07, 2016, 09:05:43 am
Blackie,

Ron Turner finally did a good turn for Illini

He is the guy Whitman (he played for Turner with Illini) talked to that put him in touch with Lovie Smith.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on March 07, 2016, 09:17:05 am
I think you guys got a fantastic hire... thats one hell of a coaching staff... will help with recruiting.

NFL game might have gone by Lovie, but i think he will do great in college.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 07, 2016, 11:38:36 am
He is well liked and well connected in 4 places. Chicago, StL, Florida and Texas. No where else you need to recruit man. He will get into living rooms with kids we never dreamed of. Might not be Sherman as OC. Might be Tedford.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 10, 2016, 10:13:37 pm
Heh:

http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/18233/vikings-to-minneapolis-we-dont-want-to-play-on-chicago-avenue
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 11, 2016, 07:40:11 am
Great hire by Lovie Smith for O-Coord. Did not go with the older ex-pro guys, but went with a stud OC/QB who is a very high level recruiter, Garrick McGee. Stole him from Louisville. He was making 850K a year and turned down a 1M offer to switch to Oklahoma. Lovie recruited this kid to play QB when he was recruiting for Arizona State and we got him for 900K. Highest paid asst in the Big 10 now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 11, 2016, 07:43:05 am
Also, Illini gave Smith 4M to spread among his assts. Only Michigan and OSU pay more for their staff and barely more.So Whitman wants his teams to play Big Boy Ball now, and I am liking it.

Derrick Brooks was a NFL great for TB at Linebacker. His son is committed to FSU but sounds like Lovie gave his first offer out to him and from the way his father talks he wants him playing for Lovie. Might be first commit.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on March 11, 2016, 08:40:25 am
This is what happens when you are in a p5 conference and get 22 million in TV money...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 11, 2016, 09:19:31 am
and get Shad Khan on board again as well, last AD chased him off.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 11, 2016, 10:22:16 am
Whitman wants his teams to play Big Boy Ball now, and I am liking it.

Now all we need is upgraded facilities (Khan, cut us a check), and then to learn how to cheat & not get caught like the Big Boys.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on March 12, 2016, 05:17:29 pm

then to learn how to cheat & not get caught like the Big Boys.




Blackie remembers 1964
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 12, 2016, 06:18:28 pm
I sure do. NCAA is different now.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 13, 2016, 09:58:06 pm
Not quite... but I do remember 1983.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 14, 2016, 08:52:35 am
1984
Knocking on your door
Will you let me in


Just a little Spirit to start the morning out.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 10, 2016, 10:21:24 am

(http://www.canadianhockeycards.com/images/Howe7172OPC262.jpg)


R.I.P.  Mr. Hockey -- Gordie Howe dead at 88 years old:

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2016/06/10/gordie-howe-dies/85688864/

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 23, 2016, 10:02:04 am
Gar Forman:  "Retooling, not a rebuild".      Sound familiar?

How Reinsdorfian.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on August 03, 2016, 01:13:57 pm
Saw this image and thought it was appropriate.

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--H-xeIE_t--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/br5l9l74oxth6l0z88qm.jpg)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on August 03, 2016, 01:19:29 pm
appropriate to what?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on August 03, 2016, 01:19:57 pm
The conditions at Rio's various swimming venues.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on August 03, 2016, 01:32:49 pm
maybe it's senility, but I don't get it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on August 03, 2016, 01:47:31 pm
Biohazard
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on September 14, 2016, 01:41:41 pm

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsRKRjOWgAAH4gw.jpg)

Scott Darling mask features 'Wayne's World' homage

Blackhawks goalie's new gear includes images of actors, Stan Mikita's Donuts


https://www.nhl.com/news/waynes-world-honored-on-scott-darlings-mask/c-281738428
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 15, 2016, 10:32:23 pm
"excellent munchables"
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on October 16, 2016, 07:42:11 pm
(http://thetribunalbar.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/mccaskey1.jpg)



As long as the McCaskey Family is the majority owners of the Bears, the White Sox can take
solace that there will always be at least one Chicago pro sports franchise that's sorrier than them.'

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 10, 2016, 06:40:33 pm

(https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/photos/283564058/960x540/cut.jpg)


Blackhawks unveil 2017 Winter Classic jersey


https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/blackhawks-unveil-2017-winter-classic-jersey/c-283563800

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 11, 2016, 09:50:38 pm

(http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/435/375/hi-res-171593359_crop_north.jpg?w=630&h=420&q=75)

Bryan Bickell diagnosed with multiple sclerosis


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bryan-bickell-diagnosed-with-multiple-sclerosis-212000911.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on December 06, 2016, 05:12:17 pm

(http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sporting_news/66/6e/rb-rashaan-salaam-1995_1evxq5n1wk2f31w2e557m9q88m.jpg?t=-67223876&h=600)

Former Chicago Bear and Heisman winner Rashaan Salaam
 found dead in Colorado park


http://www.chron.com/sports/college/article/Heisman-winner-Salaam-found-dead-in-Colorado-park-10770913.php




Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 06, 2017, 07:44:43 pm
That time again Blackie and Shoe. Illini going to search for that elusive good basketball coach. Hot rumors right now are Monty Williams and Cuonzo Martin. Rumors came and went about Tony Bennett (Virginia).

Williams is from Maryland (I think, somewhere out east) and went to Notre Dame. Played in pros and was a hot young asst coach. Became head coach and he is the guy who lost his wife to a car accident (again, I think) that left him alone with their 5 kids. He has been involved heavily with Coach K with the Olympic teams and is the recommendation of Jerry Colangelo to the Illini AD (rumored). I think he would be a home run hire.

Cuonzo is from East St Louis, was going to be an Illini until sanctions hit the program and he went to Purdue instead. Has been HC at Missouri State, Tennessee and Cal (where he is in his 3rd year). Could be a dynamic recruiter but may lack in Xs and Os a bit. His teams play good hard D, that would be a nice change after these past 5 years. I would be ok with Cuonzo but I like Williams better, I think he can become a dynamic recruiter and he is a much better tactician.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on February 07, 2017, 12:05:53 am
I thought they had to keep Groce around one more year, 'cuz he landed that five star recruit?    Frankly, good riddance.   
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 07, 2017, 06:49:19 am
Worst coach ever. He has no idea how to run an offense (lots of hero ball) and no idea how to run a defense either. He can sorta recruit. He makes Bruce Weber look like John Wooden.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on February 07, 2017, 10:14:48 am
Do you think Lovie will have the patience to stick it out until he can bring in a real recruiting class?

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 07, 2017, 02:59:36 pm
I think so. He has a pretty good class this season, considering when they came into the program. The guy on rivals likes several of those 2 star guys quite a bit, he think this staff can find underrated players. Guess we will see.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 12, 2017, 07:36:53 pm
I can't believe I am actually watching the NIT Selection Show.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on March 13, 2017, 03:00:58 am
Illini fan
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 15, 2017, 06:23:39 am
Good coach is going to happen Blackie.

Sturdy said we are getting one of the following 4:  Marshall-Wichita St, Bryce Drew-Vanderbilt, Archie Miller-Dayton, and Scott Drew-Baylor

Then yesterday he added Tony Bennett from Virginia to the tune of 4.8M per.

Marshall and Miller play each other right away. THen winner plays UK. I know Marshall is considered the prime choice, may have to go up to 5M per to get him to leave, but he is sick of bad seeds. ****, if Illini went 30-5 they would be a #1 seed, he gets a 10 or a 9 every year except once, then they put him up against UK right away.

I like Bennett, Marshall and Bryce Drew (who has as his top asst Roger Powell, the Rev)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 16, 2017, 09:53:33 am
Ah hope we get one of those three.  And keep our recruits, too.   Will Lovie be miffed that he is making less than the b-ball coach?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 17, 2017, 09:57:33 am
 Lovie makes 6M basically, due to money he gets from TB still. After that stops I think the Illini make up difference.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on April 28, 2017, 01:53:29 pm
The Bears make me laugh so hard every year.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on April 28, 2017, 06:37:56 pm
Whether one of their upper management guys speaks, I hear the Benny Hill theme music.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on May 16, 2017, 12:43:15 pm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-stop-retiring-jersey-numbers-spt-0516-20170515-story.html

As one who feels the retired number things is way too overdone, I agree with most of this.   The Devils thing was kind of weird, though.     Wasn't the writer one of the moderators back on the old Tribune boards circa 2001?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on July 10, 2017, 09:11:31 pm
Some of these are way cool.

http://www.uni-watch.com/2017/07/09/fauxback-jersey-contest-the-finalists/
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on July 11, 2017, 09:07:48 pm
Haha!  The Sox 76 - 82? collared jerseys are fodder for riffs.  What a hoot!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 08, 2017, 05:43:56 pm
(http://i1.wp.com/tribwgnam.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/eddieolczyk-29279433.jpg?crop=0px%2C38px%2C850px%2C469px&resize=370%2C204&quality=85&strip=all&ssl=1)

http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-blackhawks/blackhawks-analyst-eddie-olczyk-diagnosed-cancer

https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/895029107184062465
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 10, 2017, 10:13:59 am
msf, might the Illini actually have a good defense?   Yay Lovie.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 10, 2017, 02:07:34 pm
msf, might the Illini actually have a good defense?   Yay Lovie.
It will be an even better D next year. Started two frosh DEs, 1 frosh Safety, 1 frosh CB on D. They will have problems in the strong Big 10 but give em another year or two and we will at least have a chance vs most of the other teams. Need a QB badly, Crouch is a gamer but a horrible arm.

What is impressive is all of the starters on D who are frosh, the 4 of them, were all just 2* recruits. Tells me this staff knows talent and the stars given by rivals or scout etc.... do not mean squat. I love that.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 12, 2017, 10:58:01 am
Looks like Illini vs USF is on for friday... we need some friendly wagers on this game :)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 12, 2017, 01:46:02 pm
We are much too young to give you much of a game. QB is pretty bad for us too.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 12, 2017, 07:14:21 pm
Well we have terrible coaching, and we are a non-5 team... so at best our recruits are the worst of yours.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 12, 2017, 07:15:39 pm
I do think most teams are going to have issues with "Florida speed" esp in fl in early September.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 12, 2017, 08:34:09 pm
I do think most teams are going to have issues with "Florida speed" esp in fl in early September.

Our defense is quick but young, start 4 frosh. I am sure you will be at least 7 point favorites. Illini are 2 years away. Lovie has recruited speed and hit Florida/Texas/California real hard. Starting to pay off now, got a couple real good ones of late. Plus they seem to get a lot of 2 and 3 star guys who are really pretty good. Good staff paying off in that regard. Recruiting not so easy for some of these NFL guys, heh.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 13, 2017, 02:45:20 pm
I do think most teams are going to have issues with "Florida speed" esp in fl in early September.
Holy Moly, did I see USF is a 17 1/2 pt favorite over the Illini. Could happen, but Illini have a good D, we shall see.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on September 14, 2017, 07:25:18 pm
I'll take those points.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 16, 2017, 08:38:22 am
Zebras were out of control last night, bad flowers showed up for the first half of the game. But a good win. USF has no strength of schedule this year. Illni is our toughest non conference game.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 16, 2017, 05:40:48 pm
You guys might win the Big 10 if you were in it. Speed kills, and a veteran QB really kills.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 16, 2017, 06:52:00 pm
We wouldn't come close to top 5 teams in big 10. Not to mention half our team wouldn't qualify academically... But they are fast...
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on October 26, 2017, 04:51:48 pm
Shoe, what went on between the parents of Ayo and THT? Sounds like quite the drama?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on October 26, 2017, 08:51:21 pm
wish I knew. No one is talking
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 07, 2017, 07:28:59 pm
Someone please tell the NFL it isn't "Color Rush" if one of the teams is in all-white.    Most every week.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on December 09, 2017, 11:09:59 pm
From a uni standpoint the Thursday games are awful to watch
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 10, 2018, 06:08:04 pm
(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/150970/150970-10166518Fr.jpg)  (http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/127638/127638-8906784Fr.jpg)
(http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/108620/108620-24923855Fr.jpg)  (http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/134672/134672-8946461Fr.jpg)

Blackhawks trade Richard Panik to Coyotes

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-spt-blackhawks-trade-richard-panik-20180110-story.html
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 17, 2018, 07:51:42 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TeTllpv_nQ

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on March 18, 2018, 01:53:26 pm
How do you embed the youtube videos' here?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 18, 2018, 02:29:27 pm
How do you embed the youtube videos' here?

it's simple. just copy & paste the URL of the youtube video and don't add any hyperlink codes

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 20, 2018, 04:55:30 pm
msf,

What is going on with Illini football's 2019 class?   Is it going to be as huge as some suggest?

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 21, 2018, 12:51:25 pm
Sounds like it may be. He replaced a couple of assistants, got the HS coach from StL, and the kids in StL love him. If they get Isaiah Williams, look out. That move allowed him to let Thad Ward recruit Chicago, things going better there, but might take him a year or two. Then they have that one WR asst who is getting really high rated kids from Dallas area. The DC is recruiting top schools in California to try and get a stud or two. They have several assts who recruit well in Florida, especially Tampa area. So they are hitting the right places.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on March 22, 2018, 10:16:44 pm
jeez, Loyola is really a fun team to watch.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on March 23, 2018, 12:04:49 am
(http://www.dailyherald.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/urlget?url=http://f1.media.brightcove.com/8/1659832549/1659832549_3656093537001_video-still-for-video-3656385237001.jpg?pubId=1659832549&videoId=3656385237001&MaxW=800&maxH=600&noborder)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 24, 2018, 10:02:34 pm

https://twitter.com/LoyolaRamblers/status/977286070793535488

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 19, 2018, 01:41:25 pm
(https://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/490319754-e1504112224642.jpg)

Johnny Manziel is returning to football — with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of CFL


http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-spt-johnny-manziel-cfl-tiger-cats-20180519-story.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 15, 2018, 02:50:29 pm
Good luck to ya'll today. This version of the bulls is a bit faster then last one.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on September 16, 2018, 10:29:06 am
That was a terribly played game by USF... not sure how they won that one.

Your new QB looks pretty good for a true freshman.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on September 16, 2018, 04:28:34 pm
Amazing Illinois had a chance to win. Something like 8-9 starters out.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 06, 2018, 11:36:23 am

  Wow! Didn't think this would happen so quickly:



(https://content.sny.tv/assets/images/3/8/6/270933386/cuts/750x422/cut.jpg)

Blackhawks fire coach Joel Quenneville

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-spt-blackhawks-fire-joel-quenneville-20181106-story.html



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 14, 2019, 11:22:55 am
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/a-/AAuE7mCfv1ONSJEw6uBZubdsWfn-CnnrQT99OvnrFQ=s288-mo-c-c0xffffffff-rj-k-no)

How Much Money The Masters Pro Shop Makes This Week

https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/how-much-money-the-masters-pro-shop-makes-this-week


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 17, 2019, 07:43:30 pm

  method--

  what's the reaction in Tampa to their top-seeded Lightning getting SWEPT in the first round by the 8th-seeded Blue Jackets?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on April 17, 2019, 09:29:08 pm
Gasping and disbelief all around. Torotellas revenge... Cooper got competely outcoached.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 04, 2019, 01:11:20 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/3ZU3sux.jpg)

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Joey Chestnut devours 71 hot dogs to win 12th career title

https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest-joey-chestnut-devours-71-hot-dogs-to-win-12th-career-title/

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on July 14, 2019, 06:54:19 pm
Gross again.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Method on July 14, 2019, 07:04:26 pm
Loveland, they have a 30 for 30 on him, you'll be riveted to the tv for 30 min.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on July 14, 2019, 07:54:05 pm
Gross again.
I agree here.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on October 17, 2019, 03:33:14 pm
(https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/42a9dc45360f0f94560e7850c1a090eee146ba2e/c=0-90-1332-1092/local/-/media/USATODAY/test/2014/01/07//1389079243000-01-06-2014-Luol-Deng.jpg?width=540&height=405&fit=crop)

RARELY THE FACE, ALWAYS THE HEART: LUOL DENG RETIRES A BULL

https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/luol-deng-begin-bull-end-bull?utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=luoldengannouncement&elq_mid=4192&elq_cid=1292806

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on October 21, 2019, 06:01:39 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2-TYE0qCyY

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 21, 2019, 10:39:35 pm
Yeah but Illinois won

Finally we have something to jump around about
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on October 22, 2019, 05:14:58 pm
What a fun win
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on October 27, 2019, 03:30:19 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EH6VuFkUcAAv4f9?format=jpg&name=large)






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2-TYE0qCyY

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 27, 2019, 09:43:08 pm
Yeah, that was weak.   But probably the shitty red zone offense is what lost the game.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 27, 2019, 09:44:32 pm
Oskee Wow Wow
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on October 28, 2019, 12:52:53 pm
Yeah, in the post-game it was quite obvious he has no confidence in his offense, which is understandable.  When asked why not run again he said something to the effect of "but what if we lost yards or fumbled".  When asked did he think about a pass play there he actually kind of gave an incredulous type laugh and said "but what if we threw an interception or took a sack".

Time to tune out.  Somebody let me know if they start winning so I can pay attention again.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 03, 2019, 03:11:40 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvp-RYGTbfQ



Have Ryan Pace & Matt Nagy been fired yet?


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 03, 2019, 03:20:21 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyck4IP3ec4

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 08, 2019, 08:57:20 pm
msf & Shoe:

I'm hearing a lot of smoke around Illini football recruiting; you hearing the same thing?

And would one of you please give them $20 Million so I can get my hockey team?

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on December 08, 2019, 09:21:56 pm
On some high end recruits flipping to Illinois?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on December 12, 2019, 05:14:23 pm
Is Illini hoops for real?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 13, 2019, 11:28:20 pm
Shoe: Yes, one or two.  Guess we will find out soon.

Bill: Maybe?  Kofi seems like a thing.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on December 14, 2019, 11:33:10 am
(https://i.imgur.com/9aWZE1E.png)


Army-Navy: The very best of college football

https://sports.yahoo.com/army-navy-the-very-best-of-college-football-173738579.html


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 15, 2019, 05:16:22 pm
msf & Shoe:

I'm hearing a lot of smoke around Illini football recruiting; you hearing the same thing?

And would one of you please give them $20 Million so I can get my hockey team?


They lost the QB from Georgia to grades, for 2020. Signed a better QB, possibly, in Spann from Fla and also signed his highly regarded DL teammate. Some flips coming, got a DE flip for a 6-7 DE who was committed to Mizzou.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 15, 2019, 05:17:25 pm
Is Illini hoops for real?
Pretty sure, but I need to see consistency. Coach changed defenses and that has helped. Not fouling so much and getting fouled more. So that is all good.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 15, 2019, 09:27:21 pm
Not fouling so much and getting fouled more. So that is all good.

I'm not a basketball expert, but that seems like a good idea. 
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on December 26, 2019, 12:24:44 pm
(https://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/212077/212077-13510081Fr.jpg)  (https://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Hockey/220826/220826-13933935Fr.jpg)

Blackhawks’ Brent Seabrook and Calvin de Haan will
undergo surgery and are out for the season


https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-brent-seabrook-calvin-de-haan-20191226-udyj6gbbhjhtfpuzxwh63nuxgy-story.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 02, 2020, 01:04:34 am
(https://media.graytvinc.com/images/810*506/DAVID+STERN2.jpg)


David Stern, former NBA commissioner, dies at 77: ‘His imprint on the game is immeasurable’

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-david-stern-dies-nba-20200101-g7lsgcsmfbbfto3ktvzfsbih4y-story.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 26, 2020, 02:48:20 pm
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/MTZZXKE46A4YZAVH2F5HEOAVYI.jpg&w=1440)


Kobe Bryant, four others killed in helicopter crash in Calabasas

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-26/aircraft-slams-into-hillside-explodes-in-flames-near-calabasas

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-killed-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas/?__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 11, 2020, 09:40:43 pm
(https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Indi-recprd-feature.png)

NBA suspends season until further notice after
player tests positive for the coronavirus

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28887560/nba-suspends-season-further-notice-player-tests-positive-coronavirus



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 12, 2020, 02:49:27 pm
(https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/1/491/full/wkue6hfkzqs2bnl0efw8sihf7.png)


NHL statement on coronavirus
League pauses season, hopes to 'resume play as soon
as it is appropriate'


https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-coronavirus-status/c-316155530

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 18, 2020, 12:18:20 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1139164026599084032/M69eeSpd_400x400.png)


Kentucky Derby Is Postponed Until September Because of Coronavirus


https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-coronavirus.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 27, 2020, 07:13:04 pm
(https://sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/John-McDonough-locker-room.jpg)

Chicago Blackhawks fire John McDonough and announce search for new team president

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-fire-john-mcdonough-20200427-lqvetulhz5fermg2ccoxkow55i-story.html

https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/release-blackhawks-release-john-mcdonough/c-316748840

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on May 15, 2020, 07:28:10 am
https://twitter.com/Indians/status/1252024180196823042

A pretty cool story from former Birmingham manager Terry Francona on playing pickup basketball with Michael Jordan.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on May 15, 2020, 04:13:53 pm
https://twitter.com/Indians/status/1252024180196823042

A pretty cool story from former Birmingham manager Terry Francona on playing pickup basketball with Michael Jordan.
That's great, thanks
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 17, 2020, 11:44:12 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/9frmTPq.jpg)

Michael McCaskey, former Chicago Bears chairman, dies at 76

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-michael-mccaskey-dies-obituary-20200516-4bg2khgm2zembkglo5yjjbgzpi-story.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 22, 2020, 09:41:45 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYoULfAU8AEUMrI?format=jpg&name=small)


Jerry Sloan, the fiery Chicago Bulls guard and Hall of Fame coach of the Utah Jazz, dies at 78

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-jerry-sloan-chicago-bulls-dies-20200522-a5akryjqcnfq7hsox6zirxvlku-story.html

https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/chicago-bulls-statement-jerry-sloan-0

(https://history.bulls.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1978-02-17-Jerry-Sloan-Jersey-Retirement-BR.jpg)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 07, 2020, 08:37:16 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/qahRnb8.png)


Blackhawks advance to the 1st round of the NHL playoffs
after beating the Oilers 3-2 in Game 4.


 ‘Now the real fun begins,’ Jonathan Toews says.



https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-edmonton-oilers-game-4-20200808-hdiyjaaidjh5dbcwalp5hkr2fa-story.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 14, 2020, 04:31:27 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/Y4Q2IRf.png)


Jim Boylen Relieved as Bulls Head Coach


https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jim-boylen-relieved-bulls-head-coach









(https://i.imgur.com/BXoOtqy.gif)


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on August 14, 2020, 05:01:37 pm
When will Reinsdorf fire his other team’s manager?  #FireRicky
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 19, 2020, 01:01:32 am
(https://i.imgur.com/8xtNUSY.png)


Blackhawks let a 2-0 lead slip away, and their season ends
with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 5


https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-vegas-golden-knights-game-5-20200819-yc5hlcko2vhpvm5mwyrfe3afpm-story.html

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on September 22, 2020, 06:03:08 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/v6gWGtB.jpg)

BULLS NAME BILLY DONOVAN HEAD COACH



https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-billy-donovan-20200922-zhhytpzcfveqxc6pputmg7inoi-story.html

https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-name-billy-donovan-head-coach



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on September 23, 2020, 04:35:41 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/o3hQmNm.jpg)


Gale Sayers, the Chicago Bears’ Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77: ‘He was poetry in motion. His like will never be seen again.’


https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-gale-sayers-chicago-bears-died-20200923-4lv2wfxcangajgbcaiyiwbcnna-story.html

https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-hall-of-famer-sayers-passes-away-at-77





(https://i.imgur.com/osW4bfw.png)

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on September 23, 2020, 06:11:09 pm
I am a Packer fan but pretty sure I cried a bit when Gale took that hit from Kermit Alexander that just wiped out the one knee. 49ers were the opponent I remember.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 17, 2020, 01:03:36 am
My God!  How can the Bears consistently turn out teams that every few years have a dominant defense but NEVER have any offense???  IMO, they have not had a team with consistent offense since the 80's.  It's so sad when your idea that they had a successful drive is based on the idea that they managed to get a first down.

The only good thing about tonight's game is that I now know not to waste any more time on following them this season.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 17, 2020, 03:12:38 pm
They have not had a really good QB since the 40s, 75-80 years. Amazing.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 17, 2020, 06:39:20 pm
It's not easy being a Bears fan.  So many awesome defenses wasted, way too much suckage on offense. 

But at least they are entertaining.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on November 18, 2020, 12:59:07 pm
NO QB could play well behind the Bears offensive line - worst in the league
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 18, 2020, 02:08:51 pm
NO QB could play well behind the Bears offensive line - worst in the league
One would think any GM has to understand that you have to build a competent OL as fast as you can. He has literally not drafted at all for his OL. They need to can the GM and the coach and maybe they can do something. But jeez, no QB for more than a year or two of success since Sid Luckman basically. Just a horseshit run operation.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on November 27, 2020, 04:25:47 pm
Wow, Illini ranked 8th in pre-season polls!

My son tells me pre-season polls don't mean squat but

OSKEE WOW WOW!!!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on November 27, 2020, 07:40:40 pm
Wow, Illini ranked 8th in pre-season polls!

My son tells me pre-season polls don't mean squat but

OSKEE WOW WOW!!!
Close one today. Picked to be in Final Four by many, Ranked #4 by some as well
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 03, 2020, 11:20:02 pm
pre-season polls don't mean squat but...

it's way better than being picked to finish 10th or lower in the B1G every year (like we have been lately).   Just make it to the tourney in a decent enough of a position to make the Sweet 16.  And please fix the football program.  And give me my hockey team (thanks covid).
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 04, 2020, 07:52:33 am
pre-season polls don't mean squat but...

it's way better than being picked to finish 10th or lower in the B1G every year (like we have been lately).   Just make it to the tourney in a decent enough of a position to make the Sweet 16.  And please fix the football program.  And give me my hockey team (thanks covid).
Lovie is a nice guy, but we really need a college coach. I am sure they will not do anything about it since they will use this year as an anomaly. Oh well. Basketball team will improve as year goes on. I suspect they will lose to Duke and Mizzou and be 4-3 going into Big 10 play. Glad they are playing a few tough teams early so the frosh can see what they need to become.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on December 04, 2020, 08:26:00 am
Hoops team tad overrated. Need Kofi to get going
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 05, 2020, 06:31:31 pm
yep
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 14, 2020, 04:40:35 pm
Lovie is a nice guy, but we really need a college coach. I am sure they will not do anything about it since they will use this year as an anomaly.

They did it!   They better not hire some schmoe.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 19, 2020, 09:59:23 am
Bret Bielema?   Yuck!   
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on December 20, 2020, 10:06:56 pm
My initial thought too. Now I love it
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 21, 2020, 10:27:59 am
He's kind of a buffoon, isn't he?   Certainly not as bad as Beckman.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on December 22, 2020, 08:40:00 am
He's kind of a buffoon, isn't he?   Certainly not as bad as Beckman.
I was against it, but the guy can coach, seems to have overcome his demons (booze and broads), and has a big history of Illinois. He was born in Prophetsville, Ill and was Illini fan his entire life. Had Illini stuff on his walks etc... In 6th grade he wrote an essay that he was going to win 3 straight Heisman Trophies at Illinois and then become all-pro in the NFL. Was good HS player, but small school, had no offers for scholarship. Iowa offered a Preferred Walkon opportunity and he took it since Illini did not offer. Ended up Coached under Hayden Fry and then Ferentz and then went to K-State as the OC under Bill Snyder. At age of 32 he was chosen by Barry Alvarez to take over the Badgers. Goes 12-1 in first year and wins bowl game over Auburn and said he thought he was invincible and really let it go to his head. Chased cheerleaders and trainers during his time there and then he and Alvarez had a fallout over his salary so he took an Arkansas job. Turns out folks down south were not crazy about having a northerner as HC, but he had a helluva staff and did ok for 3 years. Last 2 years he did not do ok and was canned. Worked for Bill Belichik in the NFL for 2 years and then with the NY Giants this year. Belichik spent time with our AD talking about Bielema. He is now 51, married to a hot young lady and they have 2 little girls. He said he was humbled after being on top of the world at too early of an age. I think he kills it as our coach.

One thing he mentioned. All 10 of his recruiting assts will recruit the state of Illinois as well as their other out of state assignments.

Do not think he is a buffoon, did not talk like one and seemed to be sincere and know what he wants. At least he will put in the time to recruit and be successful as opposed to the buffoons we have had since John Mackovic.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on December 26, 2020, 12:53:46 pm
He's been winning me over.  Like you mentioned, seems like he outgrew his buffoonery.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on December 27, 2020, 09:30:29 pm
Heck. I just got over my buffoonery
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JBN on January 29, 2021, 08:27:43 pm
You guys still alive?  Aren't most of you in your 80's by now?

Shoe, you'll always be a buffoon.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on January 30, 2021, 03:14:06 pm
Hey JBN!   Hope all is well.   I think MSF is probably 80 by now.  :)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on January 30, 2021, 05:58:36 pm
Hey JBN!   Hope all is well.   I think MSF is probably 80 by now.  :)

Hah, will be 65 this summer.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on February 03, 2021, 03:41:24 pm
Hah, will be 65 this summer.

Geez, you're still a youngster!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on February 03, 2021, 04:45:50 pm
Still working!   MSF Developers and Development - we all work from home now - you are missing it all!   
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 05, 2021, 09:36:52 am
Hah, will be 65 this summer.

Geez, you're still a youngster!
Gracias senor Pedro.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 05, 2021, 09:39:28 am
Still working!   MSF Developers and Development - we all work from home now - you are missing it all!   
I probably would have hated not getting the rapport I had with coworkers. I know 10 years ago when I retired they had tried to get people to work from home more, but then they got complaints of missing the meeting rooms and have 10-15 folks involved interactively. Stuff like Zoom likely makes that all so much easier now than just a phone meeting.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 05, 2021, 09:43:30 am
Hah, will be 65 this summer.

Geez, you're still a youngster!
LOL, that makes me feel good!!

Been meaning to ask, did you guys get through that tough stretch ok a while back (you posted you were preparing to head back to the grind)? I know what some of the doctors in town here had to go through and I sure appreciate your talents.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JBN on February 07, 2021, 06:23:58 am
MSF Can't be 80. He was 85  six years ago.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on February 07, 2021, 12:43:15 pm
Still working!   MSF Developers and Development - we all work from home now - you are missing it all!   
I probably would have hated not getting the rapport I had with coworkers. I know 10 years ago when I retired they had tried to get people to work from home more, but then they got complaints of missing the meeting rooms and have 10-15 folks involved interactively. Stuff like Zoom likely makes that all so much easier now than just a phone meeting.

I thought I would hate it - our office closed 5 years ago- so I was remote pre-covid.   I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.  you get to know people virtually.    Now Agile, that’s a different story.  What a mess.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 07, 2021, 01:51:21 pm
I thought I would hate it - our office closed 5 years ago- so I was remote pre-covid.   I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.  you get to know people virtually.    Now Agile, that’s a different story.  What a mess.
Yeah, I worked from enough to realize I did get some chores done while working, that was one plus for sure. Agile, LOL, that just plain stunk.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 07, 2021, 01:53:03 pm
MSF Can't be 80. He was 85  six years ago.
I will get you, you young whippersnapper!!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on February 07, 2021, 05:12:53 pm
I thought I would hate it - our office closed 5 years ago- so I was remote pre-covid.   I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.  you get to know people virtually.    Now Agile, that’s a different story.  What a mess.
Yeah, I worked from enough to realize I did get some chores done while working, that was one plus for sure. Agile, LOL, that just plain stunk.

Not where I thought you were going based on Loveland's wording.

I'm loving working from home. My commute is normally about 45 minutes ~ 1 hour, so that's up to 2 hours a day I'm saving (not to mention saving on gas money).

There are weeks I have to go into work more than others, but I've been averaging about 1 to 2 days a month of in-person attendance.

Pray tell.... what do you mean by "agile?" Is it the same as the "agile" software development?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on February 07, 2021, 06:18:26 pm
Been meaning to ask, did you guys get through that tough stretch ok a while back (you posted you were preparing to head back to the grind)? I know what some of the doctors in town here had to go through and I sure appreciate your talents.

Our numbers have gotten much better.  The hospital says we are down to about 15 hospitalized patients with COVID (the number goes up and down everyday but overall trend is good) but they are not counting those stuck on ventilators who are no longer contagious.  That probably adds another 15 or so.  So our workload is still higher than normal but no where near what it was when we peaked at around 75 hospitalized patients.  And once I got vaccinated the sense of personal threat I had when walking into the ICU largely abated.   Thanks for asking.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 08, 2021, 10:19:30 am
I thought I would hate it - our office closed 5 years ago- so I was remote pre-covid.   I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.  you get to know people virtually.    Now Agile, that’s a different story.  What a mess.
Yeah, I worked from enough to realize I did get some chores done while working, that was one plus for sure. Agile, LOL, that just plain stunk.

Not where I thought you were going based on Loveland's wording.

I'm loving working from home. My commute is normally about 45 minutes ~ 1 hour, so that's up to 2 hours a day I'm saving (not to mention saving on gas money).

There are weeks I have to go into work more than others, but I've been averaging about 1 to 2 days a month of in-person attendance.

Pray tell.... what do you mean by "agile?" Is it the same as the "agile" software development?
Yes, Agile in software development. Not many developers or developer support folks enjoyed that when I was working. It was pretty new at that time, also did not seem to be any different, in a lot of ways, from what we used prior to that. Maybe the process mgrs liked it, but my wife was a process mgr and I do not recall her talking too nicely about it either.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 08, 2021, 10:20:13 am
Been meaning to ask, did you guys get through that tough stretch ok a while back (you posted you were preparing to head back to the grind)? I know what some of the doctors in town here had to go through and I sure appreciate your talents.

Our numbers have gotten much better.  The hospital says we are down to about 15 hospitalized patients with COVID (the number goes up and down everyday but overall trend is good) but they are not counting those stuck on ventilators who are no longer contagious.  That probably adds another 15 or so.  So our workload is still higher than normal but no where near what it was when we peaked at around 75 hospitalized patients.  And once I got vaccinated the sense of personal threat I had when walking into the ICU largely abated.   Thanks for asking.
Glad to hear it is going better.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 08, 2021, 11:08:22 am
I thought I would hate it - our office closed 5 years ago- so I was remote pre-covid.   I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.  you get to know people virtually.    Now Agile, that’s a different story.  What a mess.
Yeah, I worked from enough to realize I did get some chores done while working, that was one plus for sure. Agile, LOL, that just plain stunk.

Not where I thought you were going based on Loveland's wording.

I'm loving working from home. My commute is normally about 45 minutes ~ 1 hour, so that's up to 2 hours a day I'm saving (not to mention saving on gas money).

There are weeks I have to go into work more than others, but I've been averaging about 1 to 2 days a month of in-person attendance.

Pray tell.... what do you mean by "agile?" Is it the same as the "agile" software development?
You got my curiosity up. What did you think I was going to say to Love based on her wording??
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on February 08, 2021, 06:39:08 pm
I thought I would hate it - our office closed 5 years ago- so I was remote pre-covid.   I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.  you get to know people virtually.    Now Agile, that’s a different story.  What a mess.
Yeah, I worked from enough to realize I did get some chores done while working, that was one plus for sure. Agile, LOL, that just plain stunk.

Not where I thought you were going based on Loveland's wording.

I'm loving working from home. My commute is normally about 45 minutes ~ 1 hour, so that's up to 2 hours a day I'm saving (not to mention saving on gas money).

There are weeks I have to go into work more than others, but I've been averaging about 1 to 2 days a month of in-person attendance.

Pray tell.... what do you mean by "agile?" Is it the same as the "agile" software development?
You got my curiosity up. What did you think I was going to say to Love based on her wording??
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: josephc on February 09, 2021, 08:06:48 am

Yes, Agile in software development. Not many developers or developer support folks enjoyed that when I was working. It was pretty new at that time, also did not seem to be any different, in a lot of ways, from what we used prior to that. Maybe the process mgrs liked it, but my wife was a process mgr and I do not recall her talking too nicely about it either.

Yeah if the managers don't know what they're doing, Agile causes a ton of confusion. It really relies on all stakeholders to be synchronized and in a more constant communication, far more than traditional "waterfall" methods of project management.
...at least from my experience.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Shoeless on February 09, 2021, 08:12:04 am
You guys still alive?  Aren't most of you in your 80's by now?

Shoe, you'll always be a buffoon.
Ha! Good to see you JBer.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on February 09, 2021, 11:06:37 am
I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.

When you are stuck at home doing laundry, a gummy from the local dispensary sure helps!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: JBN on February 09, 2021, 04:14:35 pm
Wife has been working from home for months now and loves it.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on February 09, 2021, 07:47:36 pm
As JoeyC and MSF indicate Agile is a software development methodology. 

In waterfall methodology you supposedly analyze the Development ahead of time and then start Development.  Agile is meant to incorporate the analysis while you develop, and QA in little bites.   I am sure it works well if all you are doing is adding a button on a webpage - it’s just not a great fit for complex development.  It is also hard to get some developers - who were used to being given functional specifications to develop from - to now do the analysis themselves.  We always changed solutions mid project if necessary so were always “agile”, that transition was not difficult, as nothing changed.   The lower level developers who want to be spoon fed solutions and managers not being SMEs drive me crazy.

Definitely not faster to market - although Loveland’s teams always deliver to production on time.  Waterfall or Agile.

—Systems Analyst Loveland
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on February 10, 2021, 09:48:58 am
Funny -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voPXuIeJOCY
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 10, 2021, 03:05:38 pm

Yes, Agile in software development. Not many developers or developer support folks enjoyed that when I was working. It was pretty new at that time, also did not seem to be any different, in a lot of ways, from what we used prior to that. Maybe the process mgrs liked it, but my wife was a process mgr and I do not recall her talking too nicely about it either.


Yeah if the managers don't know what they're doing, Agile causes a ton of confusion. It really relies on all stakeholders to be synchronized and in a more constant communication, far more than traditional "waterfall" methods of project management.
...at least from my experience.
I would agree with that.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 10, 2021, 03:08:08 pm
As JoeyC and MSF indicate Agile is a software development methodology. 

In waterfall methodology you supposedly analyze the Development ahead of time and then start Development.  Agile is meant to incorporate the analysis while you develop, and QA in little bites.   I am sure it works well if all you are doing is adding a button on a webpage - it’s just not a great fit for complex development.  It is also hard to get some developers - who were used to being given functional specifications to develop from - to now do the analysis themselves.  We always changed solutions mid project if necessary so were always “agile”, that transition was not difficult, as nothing changed.   The lower level developers who want to be spoon fed solutions and managers not being SMEs drive me crazy.

Definitely not faster to market - although Loveland’s teams always deliver to production on time.  Waterfall or Agile.

—Systems Analyst Loveland
So you are just like the mailman used to be
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on February 10, 2021, 03:11:11 pm
I thought I would hate it - our office closed 5 years ago- so I was remote pre-covid.   I fold clothes during meetings, weed, etc.  you get to know people virtually.    Now Agile, that’s a different story.  What a mess.
Yeah, I worked from enough to realize I did get some chores done while working, that was one plus for sure. Agile, LOL, that just plain stunk.

Not where I thought you were going based on Loveland's wording.

I'm loving working from home. My commute is normally about 45 minutes ~ 1 hour, so that's up to 2 hours a day I'm saving (not to mention saving on gas money).

There are weeks I have to go into work more than others, but I've been averaging about 1 to 2 days a month of in-person attendance.

Pray tell.... what do you mean by "agile?" Is it the same as the "agile" software development?
You got my curiosity up. What did you think I was going to say to Love based on her wording??
Finally saw what you did there.  Guilty as charged your honor.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on February 23, 2021, 07:58:18 pm
(https://www.ocregister.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TDB-L-TIGER-0224-27-2.jpg?w=763)


Sources: Tiger Woods suffers compound leg fracture,
shattered ankle in rollover crash



https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/30951717/tiger-woods-hospitalized-vehicle-rolls-crash

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/23/tiger-woods-hospitalized-after-rollover-crash-in-rancho-palos-verdes/


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 21, 2021, 01:21:58 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/5c9Ixrr.png)

Ramblers upset the Illini!


Loyola moves on to the Sweet Sixteen



https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401310888


https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31107521/loyola-chicago-upsets-top-seeded-illinois-ncaa-tournament-sister-jean-pregame-prayer


https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/2021/3/21/22343275/loyola-upsets-top-seeded-illinois



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 22, 2021, 07:12:14 am
I hate nuns
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on March 22, 2021, 12:46:07 pm
I hate nuns


  The only fault I see in Sister Jean is she's a Cubs fan.



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on March 22, 2021, 07:06:21 pm
I like Illinois 6th man, the backup point guard freshman from Puerto Rico, Curbello.

Their monster center Cockburn, from Jamaica, is a force, but needs refinement. Hope he stays another year.

I always thought Ayo was somewhat overrated. Not going to fault him for getting his nose broke at end of season.

Krutwig played the best game of his career.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on March 23, 2021, 03:15:39 am
MSF that made me giggle.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on March 23, 2021, 06:10:30 pm
I always like making you giggle.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 20, 2021, 09:42:52 pm
(https://quincy-network.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2020/10/Blackhawks-Web.png)


Blackhawks Bits: Mayor Lightfoot ‘expects’ fans at UC before season ends; Reichel starts playoffs; OHL canceled


https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2021/4/20/22394055/chicago-blackhawks-2021-season-practice-reports-updates-rosters-lineup-united-center-ohl-reichel


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 27, 2021, 10:14:52 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez7CPdHWUAopH_e?format=jpg&name=small)


Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw announces retirement



https://wgntv.com/sports/blackhawks-forward-andrew-shaw-announces-retirement/?fbclid=IwAR0-FJFQ21qmJCIRSeZgkSbSKKmhn78P3nKm4n6ErUDGzCj3TyLX5WMbRV8


https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2021/4/26/22403702/blackhawks-andrew-shaw-retires-nhl-hockey-concussions-stan-bowman



https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1386666392422948868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1386666392422948868%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdawindycity.com%2F2021%2F04%2F26%2Fchicago-blackhawks-andrew-shaw-true-fan-favorite%2F



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 27, 2021, 12:38:48 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND9PG3FzS4c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHDvSKahgWU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8sjY3BIV8k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8AHIDOriDI


Steve McMichael diagnosed with ALS



https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2021/4/23/22399494/steve-mcmichael-als-health-mongo-1985-chicago-bears-super-bowl-champion

https://patch.com/illinois/romeoville/ex-chicago-bear-mayor-candidate-steve-mcmichael-has-als-report




GoFundMe page for Mongo:      https://www.gofundme.com/f/TeamMongo?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on April 30, 2021, 11:37:32 am
(https://imgur.com/p5ugMQK.jpg)

NFL Draft Tracker:


https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/picks


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: aka Loveland on April 30, 2021, 09:31:44 pm
I think Bird found his soulmate.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 01, 2021, 12:11:13 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZgee7dQxaU



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_uIGCH8rpo


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on May 09, 2021, 11:53:47 pm
weird story -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqq2dzYSbn8
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on May 13, 2021, 06:23:37 pm


We’re So Screwed,’ Says Detroit Lions Fan After Seeing
They Got Matched Up Against Other Teams Again



https://sports.theonion.com/we-re-so-screwed-says-detroit-lions-fan-after-seeing-1846889319

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 04, 2021, 10:50:13 am
(https://images.wsj.net/im-348807?width=1260&size=1.5005861664712778)


A New First for LeBron James: A First-Round Loss


The defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers were dethroned by the Phoenix Suns.
What comes next in the last stage of James’s career?



https://www.wsj.com/articles/nba-lakers-suns-lebron-james-11622808073


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 08, 2021, 10:45:14 am
(http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,h_627,w_1115,x_0,y_16/c_fill,f_auto,h_495,q_auto,w_880/v1/m/6/5/65f2bca99ae49640752183564dc26f47820acb4d/bo-jackson-career-retrospective.jpg)

Bo knows ... diving?

The wild story of Bo Jackson leaving an Auburn dive team speechless



https://www.mlb.com/news/bo-jackson-dove-with-auburn-diving-team


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 19, 2021, 11:03:34 pm


College Baseball Player Dead at 20 After Complications from Tommy John Surgery



https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/19/sports/baseball/george-mason-university-pitcher-dies-tommy-john-surgery.html


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 26, 2021, 03:54:59 pm
(https://images.bonanzastatic.com/afu/images/51a3/4174/a2e9_7338979545/s-l1600.jpg)


Former coach confirms Blackhawks management met to discuss alleged abuse


https://www.tsn.ca/former-coach-confirms-blackhawks-management-met-to-discuss-alleged-abuse-1.1660541



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on June 30, 2021, 02:05:06 pm
Here's some good news:

https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/blackhawks/blackhawks-jonathan-toews-announces-he-will-return-2021-22-season
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on June 30, 2021, 08:14:38 pm
I've never heard of Chronic Immune Response Syndrome.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on June 30, 2021, 10:41:05 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E5LP3bzWEAUGZVt?format=jpg&name=900x900)


College World Series 2021 results: Mississippi State blows out Vanderbilt to win first national championship


https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/college-world-series-2021-results-mississippi-state-vanderbilt-national-championship/1djg3258z1vl012ot93wnoldml


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 05, 2021, 10:55:39 am

Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24 in ‘tragic’ fireworks accident


https://nypost.com/2021/07/05/blue-jackets-goalie-matiss-kivlenieks-dead-at-24-in-tragic-accident/
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 05, 2021, 06:00:02 pm

Blue Jackets goalie died of chest trauma, autopsy says


https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/nhl/blue-jackets-goalie-died-of-chest-trauma-autopsy-says-2393632/

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on July 12, 2021, 09:05:27 pm
(https://www.tcdb.com/Images/Large/Hockey/235894/235894-15365452Fr.jpg)


Blackhawks trade Duncan Keith to Oilers for Caleb Jones, pick


After 16 years in Chicago, Keith is heading to Edmonton — and the Hawks aren’t retaining any of his salary cap hit



https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2021/7/12/22574195/duncan-keith-trade-blackhawks-oilers-caleb-jones-draft-pick

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 09, 2021, 03:44:50 pm

If you're a Bulls fan, or were one during the six championships, this recent two-part series from Aussie TV is worth the time to view:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdjBOdG9VF8


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw5C9fhj3Q




https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-02/luc-longleys-chicago-bulls-legacy/100256414




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q27fAO1emHM


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 09, 2021, 09:39:13 pm
(https://www.tcdb.com/Images/Large/Hockey/126809/126809-9310476Fr.jpg)



Blackhawks radio analyst Troy Murray diagnosed with cancer



https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/blackhawks/blackhawks-radio-analyst-troy-murray-has-been-diagnosed-cancer



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on August 10, 2021, 05:46:11 pm
(https://media.nbcchicago.com/2021/08/GettyImages-85762266.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=3000%2C1995&w=975&h=548&crop=1)



Blackhawks Legend Tony Esposito Dies After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer


https://www.tsn.ca/chicago-blackhawks-legend-tony-esposito-passes-away-at-78-1.1680269


https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/chicago-hockey/blackhawks-legend-tony-esposito-dies-after-battle-with-pancreatic-cancer-team-announces/2587360/


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on September 17, 2021, 10:54:57 pm
(https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/qctimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/a6/aa6ba9f8-7033-550a-a24b-8b84e2d8f351/60839422c2a6b.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C800)



Bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael shares glimpse inside his ALS battle | America Strong


'You don't have to try to be courageous, you are. That's just inherently part of who I am.'



https://abc7chicago.com/steve-mongo-mcmichael-2021-als-lou-gehrigs-disease/11023710/


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on October 11, 2021, 09:23:41 pm
Why do sports fans across the nation love Brandon so much?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVt0197p7
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on October 13, 2021, 12:55:46 pm
Can't access the video.  Who is Brandon?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on October 13, 2021, 01:10:12 pm
it was a vid of Eddie Olczyk trying to pretend he didn't hear what has become a world wide chant:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t_MTWjlMe
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on October 13, 2021, 03:35:57 pm
BillSharp

You know the rules but continue to break them. Your next political video posted outside "The World Today" topic will be your last post here.

Don't test me.   
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on October 13, 2021, 04:59:17 pm
It was a hockey video from the 1st preseason game. I assume you know who Eddie Olczyk is and who the Blackhawks are.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on October 17, 2021, 04:23:25 pm
(https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/16/1155/full/7550_chicago_sky-primary-20191.png)



Sky win first ever WNBA title after explosive fourth quarter performance





https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky-and-wnba/2021/10/17/22731310/sky-win-first-ever-wnba-title-after-explosive-fourth-quarter-performance


https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sky/ct-chicago-sky-wnba-finals-game-4-20211017-7ha2i55wdrc3vkoe23ikpoaefa-story.html


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on October 26, 2021, 04:12:48 pm
(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/xOjn7v0ffA1JzRLdEHWynCZ4Kq8=/0x0:4914x3276/920x613/filters:focal(2238x1045:3024x1831):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70048448/800224870.0.jpg)


Blackhawks’ Stan Bowman resigns in overhaul over sexual assault cover-up


The two most powerful people in the Hawks’ hockey operations are gone following an investigation into their handling of the Bradley Aldrich 2010 sexual assault allegations.


https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2021/10/26/22746928/blackhawks-fire-stan-bowman-al-macisaac-bradley-aldrich-sexual-assault-investigation-results


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 06, 2021, 10:15:50 pm
(https://imgur.com/byE8ogf.jpg)

Blackhawks fire Jeremy Colliton, name Derek King interim coach in another major overhaul

Colliton finishes with a 87-92-26 record in his three years as Hawks head coach, which ended unceremoniously Saturday.





https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2021/11/6/22767160/blackhawks-fire-jeremy-colliton-coaching-change-derek-king-kyle-davidson

Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on November 08, 2021, 03:34:32 pm
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/8-12-2015/eGTWrG.gif) (http://sox.createaforum.com/gif/monty-python-old-ladies-applauding-hq-eGTWrG)
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 16, 2021, 07:38:48 pm

Fenway Sports Group Nearing Deal to Buy NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins


https://www.sportico.com/business/sales/2021/penguins-sold-fenway-sport-group-1234645342/



Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on November 16, 2021, 08:44:11 pm
(https://www.sportico.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/top.jpg?resize=681,383)

Jordan Tops All-Time Athlete Earnings List of a Billionaires' Dozen


https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2021/highest-paid-athletes-earnings-1234645635/


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on December 03, 2021, 09:06:08 am
anyone been watching the Bulls?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qbWxWxJEig
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Bird of Prey on December 03, 2021, 12:44:42 pm


 I watched my first game of the NBA in about 4 years yesterday. Got pissed off about all of the BLM bullshit and the politics. My son had it on and I watched the 4th quarter of the game. They are a fun team to watch, I'll admit.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BillSharp on December 03, 2021, 04:23:27 pm
watch the Bulls a wee bit at the beginning of every year just long enough to confirm they stink. This yr they're actually good, shame they lost Patrick Williams to injury.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: Bird of Prey on December 03, 2021, 11:21:36 pm
watch the Bulls a wee bit at the beginning of every year just long enough to confirm they stink. This yr they're actually good, shame they lost Patrick Williams to injury.

  From the little bit that I watched, I was impressed by the coach and how they ran their offense and got after it on defense. Caruso could have played on the championship Bulls teams with how he manned up on defense.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 10, 2022, 10:37:08 am

(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/HoKrhiqYqfrJYO-j6Ru2LaHkvhc=/0x0:4538x3026/920x613/filters:focal(1626x768:2352x1494):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70369376/nagy__48_.0.jpg)

Bears fire coach Matt Nagy after 4 seasons, offensive futility
Nagy went 34-31; his .523 winning percentage trails only Mike Ditka and Lovie Smith among Bears modern-era coaches.



https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022/1/10/22798725/matt-nagy-fired-bears-head-coach-ryan-pace-george-mccaskey-search-lions-game-interim-chris-tabor










(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/WzOd4brkrGj_HcY9JxFwOHuTaA0=/0x0:5184x3456/920x613/filters:focal(1992x403:2820x1231):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70369412/pace__5_.0.jpeg)

Bears fire GM Ryan Pace after 48-65 record to complete house cleaning
The Bears managed one winning season and no playoff victories under Pace as his quarterback and head-coaching decisions unraveled.



https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022/1/10/22872915/ryan-pace-fired-bears-gm-general-manager-record-draft-matt-nagy-mitchell-trubisky-justin-fields





Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: AndyMacFAIL on January 10, 2022, 10:37:42 am


Facts trump emotion in decision to fire Ryan Pace
Only seven teams have a worse record since 2015: Washington plus the 49ers, Lions, Giants, Jets, Browns and Jaguars.



https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022/1/10/22876283/ryan-pace-fired-matt-nagy-bears-gm-general-manager-coach-record-stats-mitchell-trubisky


Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: white sox dope on April 08, 2022, 04:38:14 pm
Was at Hawks game last night. Saw the new FanDuel Sports book area under construction looked good

Interesting at the United Center last night and I have yet to see any news coverage, there was a large pipe that burst and a huge chunk of the ceiling over the Gate 2 staircase came falling down. It flooded the Giordano's  Pizza area under the staircase.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on October 01, 2022, 03:03:12 pm
https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401405099

OSKEE WOW WOW!.  Is Illinois actually good or is this a down year for Badger football?
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on October 02, 2022, 10:37:59 am
We are pretty good. Very good coaching staff who gets kids to improve. Badgers are down too, but Illini are for real. S/B 5-0. Blew the IU game at the end. Our DC is Ryan Walters and he is excellent. 41 pts allowed in 5 games. He is an alumni of U of Colorado and could be quite a find for them as a new HC, but hearing the cannot afford to fire their current coach and hire a new one. Their AD, Rick George, former Illini player and Asst, looks like the will be canned in CU however.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: BlackSox on October 03, 2022, 01:14:59 pm
My dumb *ss was against the Bielema hire (I thought he was too much of a "party bro"), but he looks like the real deal.  Brought in some damn good coaches, too.  It is fun watching their defense!
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on October 04, 2022, 08:27:06 pm
Yep, he learned from his old ways and has improved so much. He really is a top notch coach.
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: PeteWard on October 05, 2022, 01:55:32 pm
They must have found some money:

https://www.9news.com/article/sports/cu-buffs-head-coach-fired/73-6cb008e6-55f1-48c2-bf4c-35b64b13b2fb
Title: Re: Other Sports
Post by: msf on October 05, 2022, 06:17:24 pm
Yeah, no sooner than I said they would not, they did. Shows what I know