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Crazy INT in the end zone with 45 seconds left to pretty much end the ECU-Houston game And Cinci takes home the Big East
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Talk about a crappy way to lose if Cinci can punch it in.
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Is this on BTN? If so, I don't get it so keep the updates coming if you can.
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It's sounding less and less likely by the day according to St. Louis sports radio that Steven Jackson will play on Sunday. If that happens, the Rams might not get into Bears territory all day even as bad as the D has become.
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He's right about no field turf being better than grass. Unfortunately, when it comes to Soldier Field in November and December, there is no grass, only green painted dirt.
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I agree with you for the most part, but he didn't just fix a mistake. He brought back some potentially useful pieces for a guy who didn't really have a future with the Cubs.
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Ive always been a fan of Polanco and his oddly shaped cranium, but 3/18mil? Even if he wasnt 34 years old, that would sound like a lot for him. I guess Ibanez worked out for them so who knows. All I know is if This were the Cubs, there would be people with torches and pitchforks outside Hednrys door. That sure seems like a good deal for Polanco. That does not seem like a good deal to me, but I'm guessing that means he will be their starting 3B. Also, "if this were the Cubs" and the Cubs were 1 year removed from a World Series title and one month removed from another NL pennant, I don't think many people would have room to freak out with pitchforks. Pretty sure he meant it was a good deal for Polanco, not necessarily a smart or good move for the Phils. At least that's how I read it, and I agree if that's what he meant.
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Blue Jays contact Cubs about Halladay
mul21 replied to Neuby's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Halladay is clearly the better pitcher, but we don't need to do this. We have plenty of prospects, that's not the problem. We may have the prospects, but we also need them. This team will need an influx of young talent to makeup for the inevitable decline and departure of the core of this team, which is already too old. If you can keep your overall prospect balance constant, or near constant, while upgrading your veteran pitching situation, that would be pretty nice. So are the Cubs "already too old", or do they need to "upgrade (their) veteran pitching situation" by swapping a 28YO for a 32YO? You'll get no argument from me that Halladay > Zambrano, but if you're truly concerned about the age of the team, then this is a big step in the wrong direction. The age factor has relatively little to do with this situation. You're getting a better pitcher who, while a little older, has been not only exceptionally reliable, but is one of the best in the game. The idea is to get an influx of younger, cheaper guys to make up for the position players who are getting up in age, will likely have production drop off, and are expensive. Swapping out Z for some prospects and then sending those guys and maybe a little more for Halladay is a win-win if you can get him to sign a not outlandish extension. -
This is exactly how I look at it. While it's not the same thing, this is usually how I build my fantasy teams. 1B and OF with solid production are always available, while C, SS, and 2B with good numbers aren't. Get the top guys there first and then fill in with solid production for less than premium dollars. That would be okay if he still played defense halfway decent defense at 3B. I just can't see sending as much as they'll want for a 1B. I do see Goony's point about the availability of impact bats, but is the offense really in that bad of shape? there was one guy different in the lineup and a bunch of slumps at inopportune times last year. I'd be surprised if the offense is nearly as bad as it was last year even if they add nothing.
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I don't know that much about Purdue, but Tennessee has been shooting lights out from outside so far - only 51% from inside the arc, but 47% from outside it. They also run the usual Bruce Pearl style - fast, heavy pressure and trying to force turnovers and get quick shots. I haven't seen much from them this year, but from listening on the radio and from talk around the program, they're playing much faster than last year. Scotty Hopson has been the star so far, shooting 59% from the field and 63% beyond the arc. Tyler Smith and Cameron Tatum have been quite good from the field as well. No true point guard, though, (but Melvin Goins might become that) and the inside guys aren't huge. Sounds like they could cause problems for Purdue with no Lew Jack and no other true PG. Isn't another one of their guards banged up as well?
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Cutler was overthrowing guys badly last night obviously, but I don't remember really seeing that from him in the past. I really think the skill level of the receiver's is less of a problem that their football IQs. And again, I think that has everything to do with the coaching staff. These guys just aren't developing or getting any better. Cutler made the 3 really bad throws last night with the 2 TD misses back to back and the INT at the end, but the 5 picks against the 49ers, only 2 of them were on him. Horribly frustrating to watch.
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Watching his follow through on that, it reminds me of the stinger that Tiger hits. Sacrifice a little distance for accuracy. I bet he could get it there from about 60, but might not have any idea where it's going.
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Yeah, big fat guys who are strong and don't move well. He doesn't have a chance against a fast DE like Collinsworth said.
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So is the rest of the Big Ten unfortunately. The level of competition in football certainly doesn't seem to be heading the same direction as basketball right now.
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I would think the money he's owed will play a part, but I'm sure some alum will kick in most of it. I think if he wins the last 2 games and a bowl it would be tough to get rid of him. Plus, if Clausen, Floyd, and Tate all come back if he stays, then they'd be dumb to let him go.
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I know, right. This is a mistake, IMO. Not to mention the slogan "Cochon de Lait" translates into something like "Pig of Milk". I have to be missing something here. Apparently to the LSU fans it means "Pig Roast" according to the comments.
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Would that be a good idea? Millwood for 1 year, Lilly with 1 year left on his deal, and escalating contracts continuing to pile up would lead me to think that relying on Wells to provide cheap production form the 3-4-5 spot in the rotation is going to be pretty important going forward. Unless you think last season was a total fluke and you want to get what you can while the getting's good.
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Re: Sale of Cubs to Ricketts Complete (p. 15)
mul21 replied to 17 Seconds's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Yes, this. It's stupid for new ownership of any organization to just walk in with a slash and burn attitude before they are intimately familiar with the inner workings of that organization. It takes time to do that, so I have no issue with the wait and see approach right now. If things aren't going in a different direction a year from now, then yeah, fire everybody and start over. At least then it gets done with the appropriate knowledge of the organizational workings. -
Isn't DePo responsible for most of the draft picks/trades that brought in most of the current young talent the Dodgers have? Convenient he leaves that part out of the mention of the lack of success Beane's proteges have had.
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Re: Week 6 - Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 7:20 PM NBC
mul21 replied to BigbadB's topic in Other Sports
Wasn't that ball behind him a bit. -
Re: Week 6 - Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 7:20 PM NBC
mul21 replied to BigbadB's topic in Other Sports
Talking about the 2 right at the beginning? One was started out in front of the guy and the other I think it looked like he was more in the way than actually blocking him. He put his arms up like he was innocent anyway. -
More stupidity from KU... http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/10/03/morningstar.dwi.ap/index.html
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hater http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/park/5127/trophies.jpg What did Romo have to do with any of those again?
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Part of me feels bad for him but part of me is happy. How in the hell would that make you happy? Because he's in love with Robbie Hummel, remember?
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Piniella says he's not disengaged in the team
mul21 replied to DiamondMind's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Is there any indication that he would? The only managing job he had was with a team that was rivaled in lack of healthy talent only by the 2009 Nationals.