badgercub

Maybe I should take suggestions from you, the guy who runs the site which currently looks like this? ... His site should mean nothing to you. Actually, what should mean something to you is that he criticized your grammar. Interesting though, he did use a fragment at the end of his critique. "Needs a lot of work" is not a sentence. So maybe he should double check his post before he criticizes someone for doing what he does. Therefore, take what you can from the other critiques, but ignore those who simply have nothing to say. :D First off, you must have me confused with someonelse, as I do not run a website. Secondly there is a big difference in critiquing ones grammar on a message board compared to a term paper that is going to be handed in to be graded. Like I said I wasn't trying to denigrate him it was more a critique of how little grammar is taught in school anymore. Critique the grammar in my posts if you would like, I have been out of school for close to 15 years and do not do a lot of writing in my field, I do not claim to be perfect nor do I proofread everyone of my posts. You asked for opinions/critique I gave it to you. Take it or leave it you don't have to try and personally attack me. general criticism without suggestions on how to correct problems wasnt solicited and really doesnt do anything except possibly falsely bolster the critics ego by tearing down others, just seems kinda mean spirited. Saber was looking for help with his ROUGH DRAFT, seeking outside proof readers is actually quite intelligent and industrious, i think the point is, if you have nothing constructive to add then why open your trap? maybe if you are so disgusted with the education system, you could start a thread in "rants." no need to bust on a kid who is actually putting forth the extra effort to see that his assignment is as good as he can make it before he turns it in. Point taken. I wasn't trying to bash anyone, I guess my point was taken the wrong way. I thought the content of the article was interesting and never said anything about the effort that was put forth.

Maybe I should take suggestions from you, the guy who runs the site which currently looks like this? ... His site should mean nothing to you. Actually, what should mean something to you is that he criticized your grammar. Interesting though, he did use a fragment at the end of his critique. "Needs a lot of work" is not a sentence. So maybe he should double check his post before he criticizes someone for doing what he does. Therefore, take what you can from the other critiques, but ignore those who simply have nothing to say. :D First off, you must have me confused with someonelse, as I do not run a website. Secondly there is a big difference in critiquing ones grammar on a message board compared to a term paper that is going to be handed in to be graded. Like I said I wasn't trying to denigrate him it was more a critique of how little grammar is taught in school anymore. Critique the grammar in my posts if you would like, I have been out of school for close to 15 years and do not do a lot of writing in my field, I do not claim to be perfect nor do I proofread everyone of my posts. You asked for opinions/critique I gave it to you. Take it or leave it you don't have to try and personally attack me.

Did he redshirt? His HS was in my hs's conference, and he graduated the same year I did I thought ('04). Yes he redshirted last year. Getting on the court this year, he can jump out of the gym, just needs to get his confidence built up. They have another kid from Illinois (not sure from where) that is redshirting this year by the name of Mickey Perry.

No offense, but do they not teach english in elementary or high school anymore? I could see if you had some typos but I would be embarrassed to turn that in. Needs a lot of work.

Actually, top to bottom this group could be his most talented/athletic, they are just extremely young. I believe there are 9 Freshman and Sophmores on the roster and Bo can go 10 deep. The question is who will step up when Alando Tucker and Kam Taylor have an off night. A couple of freshman to watch progress are Marcus Landry (brother is at Purdue), Dearon Williams, and Joe Krabbenhoft. These three are getting some significant minutes and should get better as the season goes along. I don't think they're more talented or athletic than MSU or IU. I would agree, but Bo can outcoach Mike Davis. And they always give MSU a tough game.

Actually, top to bottom this group could be his most talented/athletic, they are just extremely young. I believe there are 9 Freshman and Sophmores on the roster and Bo can go 10 deep. The question is who will step up when Alando Tucker and Kam Taylor have an off night. A couple of freshman to watch progress are Marcus Landry (brother is at Purdue), Dearon Williams, and Joe Krabbenhoft. These three are getting some significant minutes and should get better as the season goes along. I agree and don't think Butch will get exposed in the big ten. I think he is a solid player who will only get better as he gets older. Tucker is a very good player. Chris Rock is a pretty good shooter and developing into a lead guard. That and they don't lose at home, unless they run into a jugernaut like last years illini :koolaid: I think Butch is o.k. I just think the strength of his game is more on the perimiter. He is not a very good rebounder and consistently does not put a body on someone when boxing out, a lot of times he will just stand there waiting for the ball to come to him and lets guys maneuver around him and take the ball away.

Actually, top to bottom this group could be his most talented/athletic, they are just extremely young. I believe there are 9 Freshman and Sophmores on the roster and Bo can go 10 deep. The question is who will step up when Alando Tucker and Kam Taylor have an off night. A couple of freshman to watch progress are Marcus Landry (brother is at Purdue), Dearon Williams, and Joe Krabbenhoft. These three are getting some significant minutes and should get better as the season goes along.

NO! To Soriano. He has emphatically stated that he wants to return to the AL and when he becomes a free agent he will do exactly that.

Sorry if I'm draging this out too much. I had a person in my life effected by mental illness and the stigma attached to it so I’m pretty sensitive about it. I don't want to put words in your mouth however certain people believe that a person with mental illiness has a choice with their actions when in reality they don't. I understand Reardon problem was probly due to meds not a disease like schizophrenia but the quote above really bugs me. Nothing personal. Anyway back to baseball! No offense taken. I totally agree with you, I guess that didn't come out the way I meant it. I have had some personal experience with mental illness/drug abuse type situations in my family and have seen people do things they wouldn't normally do. When I say personal accountability I guess I mean there has to be some solution where, if possible, they can give something back. An example would be Jeff Reardon doing some kind of community service, something like that.

I put Wisconsin 4th, I think they still have some question marks. Bo is a great coach but they are a very young team and once they get to Big Ten Play Brian Butch will get exposed. He is a perimiter player in a big mans body. They do have a lot of depth though that should help them as the season goes on.

Alford is a choker that is why I put Iowa so low. I might have even put Indiana down lower, I just think Mike Davis is a horrible coach, but with the talent they have this year they will probably win in spite of him.

With the conference season fast approaching I thought I would start a thread (although I am sure there are some other threads that may have been started long ago) on how everyone thinks the Big Ten Conference will shake out this year. Who has surprised you in the non-conference and who you think will finish in the upper division. 1. Michigan State 2. Illinois 3. Indiana 4 Wisconsin (Biggest surprise thus far) 5. Michigan/Minnesota/Ohio State 8. Iowa 9. Northwestern 10. Purdue 11. Penn State

If the medication prescribed by a doctor was the cause for his irrational behavior should be really be held "accountable for his actions"? That is something the courts will have to work out. If they totally let him off every crackpot will start using that as a defense and I don't think the court will want to set that kind of precedence. Just my opinion of how things will work out, not saying it is right or wrong, I am just saying. Even though the medication may have made him act irrationally I still feel there has to be some kind of personal accountability (Even if it is just community service or something of that nature) People getting "let off" for reasons of insanity is a completely over reported by the media and an overused plot device by Hollywood. Did you know Jeffery Dahmer wasn’t found insane by the courts? How you can punish a person for insane behavior from doctor prescribed medicine? That’s just irrational. I didn't say anything about an insanity defense, what I meant was more of extenuating circumstances. I know insanity pleas don't work. Less than .1% (or something like that) of people that use that ever get off.

If the medication prescribed by a doctor was the cause for his irrational behavior should be really be held "accountable for his actions"? That is something the courts will have to work out. If they totally let him off every crackpot will start using that as a defense and I don't think the court will want to set that kind of precedence. Just my opinion of how things will work out, not saying it is right or wrong, I am just saying. Even though the medication may have made him act irrationally I still feel there has to be some kind of personal accountability (Even if it is just community service or something of that nature)

I thought it was the medication he was taking that caused him to act irrationally. Apparently he has suffered severe depression since the death of his son, They had some doctors on some news analysis program last night saying that the anti-depressants he was taking could have made him manic and act irrationally. While I sympathize with Mr. Reardon, he must still be held accountable for his actions. Since he has no prior criminal record, and is in no financial difficulties (or so I have heard) I could see the charges be reduced so that he doesnt' spend anytime in jail. He is out right now on a $5000 signature bond but is confined at home with a monitoring device.

Assuming Prior doesn't sustain a career ending injury and performs to his abilities.

Arod is a SS playing 3rd base

IMO, to most players, the only thing that matters is the "Benjamins". For the right price just about any player will sign anywhere.

I think JH is counting on the rotation looking like this: Z Wood Maddux Williams Guzman I'd certainly rather it be that way than having Rusch in the rotation, so may be its wishful thinking on my part. Aside from Z the pitching rotation would be pathetic. Do you guys really expect Wood to be back and injury free? Maddux is likely going to regress again this year. Williams is a good #5 right now and Guzman is in the same category as Wood. TERRIBLE. I am not counting on Wood to be anything other than a FA after 06'. I think Williams is better than a No. 5, but his ceiling is likely as a No. 3. I can live with Maddux as a No. 4 or No. 5. I forgot about Bedrard (see above); I am hoping Guzman is really ready this time. If Hendry is willing to trade Prior, why pigeonhole himself into offering him up for Tejada? Why not put him on the open market and see what he brings? Personally if they want a shortstop, see what it would take in addition to Prior to get Arod (+ cash) from the Yankees, that would solve the SS problem.

His numbers look great because he is a SS. Compare his numbers to other SS and that is why he is so valuable. Is he worth Prior? Not in my book, but he is an extremely valuable player.

I would tend to believe the source. While it takes someone with a bit of an ego to be a GM(not saying all are). From everything I have heard, Hendry is an arrogant, ego maniac. As far as Hendry being a straight shooter, I don't necessarily agree with that statement either, that's just me though. There were too many shenanigans in the past as far as statements being made about injured players, the whole Sammy Sosa incident and the revelations that they had it on tape. Just a lot of things about Hendry that have made me a little more leary of him in the last few years.

I think they both will be expensive, but remember Wood and Maddux will be off the books next year and if you can replace from within the system you should be able to afford them.

I believe it was stated before, and I would agree: Miguel Cabrera Albert Pujols edit: Maybe Arod if the Yankees ate a lot of the money and you could move him back to short.

Extremely disappointing offseason. Hendry, armed with a ton of cash and a few good trading chips has clearly "FUBAR"'d this offseason. With a glaring hole in RF and uncertainties in LF, SS, and CF has overpaid for a couple of good bullpen arms, overpaid for an acceptable (but by no means extraordinary) leadoff man, and now a very average RF. This Cub team will be in big trouble if the starting pitching does not carry this team. I don't see how the offense is improved at all over last year. You can't expect Lee to put up the same numbers he did last year, expect good numbers but not like last year. TRULY DISAPPOINTING MR. HENDRY!!!!!

Guess he's gone.