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  1. Bruno7481
    Not sure if it played any role or not, but Indiana's baseball coach Tracy Smith is a former Cubs minor leaguer and the a cubs sent him to MLB scout school after his playing career.
  2. Bruno7481
    Did you see Sam Travis in high school?
  3. Bruno7481
    Kiley McDaniel also hearing Schwarber buzz From Twitter: "The Cubs at 4 are still the biggest mystery for tomorrow morning's final mock draft. Now I'm hearing Kyle Schwarber is in their mix, too."
  4. Bruno7481
    He played some LF this year for Indiana at times. I am sure it would be an adjustment, but like you said, the bat is very impressive. I'm inclined to say taking him at #4 might be a bit high, but if you believe in the bat and can save a little $ to use later on I think it makes a lot of sense.
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    That would be interesting. If the Cubs are focusing on cornering the market on power, that would make sense. He is more than just a power hitter though, very good approach. Defensive position is always the question mark. I have seen him play often and he is a lot more athletic than you might think. He's a competent runner, but none of that guarantees him to stick at catcher.
  6. Bruno7481
    IU fans are the worst. Large percentage of them spent the whole year bitching about Hollowell. Fast forward to today, Hollowell announces he is transferring and they are freaking out. Etherington knew he wasn't going to play. He is graduating and wants to move on to play two years somewhere, possibly at Indiana St with his brother. Makes sense. Crean was over the top in praise for him from the athletic department release. He was not so gushing in his comments about Hollowell.
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    I had pretty much given up hope of IU making the tournament, but it is still possible. I wouldn't say it is likely though. Here is how I see it. Away games remaining: Minnesota, Purdue, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Michigan At first glance, despite wins against both teams at home, I don't like IU's chances at Wisconsin or Michigan. Can they find a way to win two against Minnesota, Purdue, NW? Minnesota is always a tough place to play. Purdue isn't very good, but the rivalry factor pretty much ensures a close game (I don't think IU will win by 30 again). The NW game, I don't even know anymore. Best chances for road wins in my mind are PU and NW. Home games remaining: PSU, Iowa, Ohio St, Nebraska At first glance I want to say they have to win all of them. If so, that would be a 10-8 record (assuming 2 road wins) which should put them in. Dropping a home game, or not winning 2 road games would put them at 9-9. In that case, I think they would need a BTT win at least. Who the hell knows, nothing would surprise me at this point. IU could just as easily finish 10-8 or 7-11.
  8. Bruno7481
    Rob Judson named IU Director of Basketball Ops. Old Illinois man, right?
  9. Bruno7481
    They can't even has his hat on right? Come on, Ricketts! Seeing Kaepernick doing it this weekend was enough, now this? Does Clark have any tats?
  10. Bruno7481
    Rice was very tough, quite impressed. Every game that goes by I become less convinced that Vonleh will have a sophomore year in Bloomington.
  11. Bruno7481
    Didn't they end up with more turnovers then made field goals? I wish Crean would have used a timeout on the final possession of regulation. Gordon more or less dribbled out the clock to take an awkward shot. Also I didn't like the amount of time Vonleh was on the bench in the final 3 minutes of regulation in addition to the OT but...whatever. Overall IU did better than I expected. But it is still going to be a long Big Ten season methinks. I've quit trying to understand Crean's substitution patterns or timeout usage. He does some weird stuff. I'm not down on the guy completely, he has been a great recruiter. The coaching aspect of his job can raise doubts at times. Overall though he is fine, I'm not ready to cut him loose like some of the fanatics who can't comprehend this year wasn't going to be like last year. Is it just me or does Dakich seem really down on him? I feel like he criticizes him a lot during games. I'm not sure to be honest, but I think part of it might just be Dakich intentionally criticizing IU/Crean in order to not come off as a huge homer.
  12. Bruno7481
    Didn't they end up with more turnovers then made field goals? I wish Crean would have used a timeout on the final possession of regulation. Gordon more or less dribbled out the clock to take an awkward shot. Also I didn't like the amount of time Vonleh was on the bench in the final 3 minutes of regulation in addition to the OT but...whatever. Overall IU did better than I expected. But it is still going to be a long Big Ten season methinks. I've quit trying to understand Crean's substitution patterns or timeout usage. He does some weird stuff. I'm not down on the guy completely, he has been a great recruiter. The coaching aspect of his job can raise doubts at times. Overall though he is fine, I'm not ready to cut him loose like some of the fanatics who can't comprehend this year wasn't going to be like last year.
  13. Bruno7481
    Good game. IU is just too careless with the ball, that will continue to hurt them in close games. Despite that, Ferrell has turned himself into an offensive threat, he should be a load the next couple of years at the PG spot. Feel pretty good about the effort, despite the careless play. Illini play hard, was impressed with their play.
  14. Bruno7481
    On the flip side, IU with 13 turnovers and somehow tied. IU won't keep shooting like that, they will need to limit the turnovers.
  15. Bruno7481
    Freshman Luke Fischer leaving IU, quite an odd and unexpected development. He was far from a star, but seemed like a good bet to be a very productive 4 year guy. Creates a huge front court hole if Vonleh departs after this year. No idea what to expect in the game tomorrow. What are you Illinois supporters thinking?
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    It would surprise me. Doubt that is a likely scenario.
  17. Bruno7481
    Not a believer in Grimm as a decent pen arm?
  18. Bruno7481
    Nice, what section are you in? I am in 202 row 5 and was looking to move closer as well. I wasn't able to find anything better than what I had though, at least in the terrace outfield sections.
  19. Bruno7481
    Anybody go to the relocation the past couple days? I went yesterday, walked around for an hour and a half, and didn't change my seats. Actually flew in yesterday morning, and back home later in the day. Probably not the most rational decision I've ever made, but it was nice to get away from work for a day and freeze my ass off walking around Wrigley.
  20. Bruno7481
    Noah Vonleh is playing too well.
  21. Bruno7481
    Was this as out of the blue as it seems? Granted, the only real Illini recruiting info I see much of is what you guys post in here, so maybe I'm just out of the loop.
  22. Bruno7481
    What can I say? My youth was corrupted by many professional baseball players as they made their way through AAA. Spent my whole summers in the dugout from about age 8-16. Wouldn't trade it for anything though, too bad at the time I didn't appreciate the opportunity as much as I do now. Despite all that time, it never turned me into a Cardinals fan.
  23. Bruno7481
    My grandfather used to cover spring training as a photographer. Was at the Cardinals minor league complex one day and I went to take a piss. The stall was occupied and it smelled like death. The occupant flushes, walks out and gives me an unexpected high five. It was Hector Villanueva. I immediately washed my hands.
  24. Bruno7481
    Refusing to imagine this until I see it with my own eyes.
  25. Bruno7481
    Robinson would have been nice, don't get me wrong. If there was a time for a small incoming class though it is this one. Keeps more options open for the 2015 kids. I have no hope for Blackmon tomorrow. Lyle eventually joining this class looks more likely by the day.
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