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If you have enough grit, you have a chance... Tim grabbed Fontenot right before I was going to pick him up, I'm lacking in grit as well. Although, I still have a high % of white guys.

I still need Ethan Martin and Christian Friedrich.

I'm pretty much at a talent disadvantage every week, but my goal is .500 for the year.

I was thinking Reggie Williams (JAX) as far as a WR. Big WR, good hands, possession type that is good in the red zone, still young and improving despite being considered 1st rd. bust by the Jaguars. To me, he's a #2 WR with the slim chance of becoming a #1 if he improves his route running.

The Bears actually made an offensive move to change the entire complexion of the offense and upgraded the protection on the same day. With an accurate deep ball, this will greatly influence Hester as Orton missed so much on Hester wide open 45 yards down field. They still need a #1 and combine that with a RG and the offense will be a balance and productive threat.

The only one I have hurt is Glaus, but I did benefit from an early promotion today as far as picking up and stashing Ryan Perry and hope he sticks and becomes the closer. Whoever has Porcello (who was also called-up) is probably not as happy.

it sure makes the idea of ncaa basketball being for "student-athletes" seem pretty comical. but we pretty much knew that already. If coaches can jump schools without punishment, why shouldn't the athletes who made their college choice assumedly in large part due to the coach be able to make the jump too? From what I've heard, Kentucky will have to give several players the boot if they're going to get Calipari's Memphis recruits because they only have 1 scholarship available for next year. That will be an interesting situation if they do it. I'd love to hear the PR spin put on that one, assuming nobody leaves of their own free will or academic issues. As it stands, Kentucky has 13 scholarship players committed for next year. It's likely that the point guard- Michael Porter- is leaving. He's not destined for a pro career, and graduates after this season (aftrer 3 years), and jsut had his first kid. He had already hinted at that. Beyond that, there ahve been rumors of academic issues with DeAndre Liggins and recently Matt Pilgrim (recent transfer from Hampton who sat out this year). Also, it's hard to iamgine a guy as imobile as Josh Harrelson sticking around to play in Calipari's offense. So there are definitely several possibilities, and it would be surprising if at least one or two guys didn't transfer anyway after the coach left, and it's still POSSIBLE that Patrick Patterson and/or Jodie Meeks leaves for the pros. They also already had oen kid, Donald Williams, who Gillispie took at the last moment this year with the public udnerstanding that it was for one year only...if he wanted to stay past his freshman year, he had to walk-on, so that 13 number includes him transfering or walking on, plus Jon Hood and Daniel Orton...UK's existing incoming freshmen who have signed and not asked for a release. You hear anything about Ramon Harris possibly not coming back as well?

I have no idea why they would go after Floyd when there are much better option that would likely go to UA.

I am thrilled about the potential of Calipari, he's who I wanted and his recruiting ability (as well as WWWes) is looking even more impressive. It's the 1st time in several years, I'm excited about UK basketball. I still think Gillispie didn't deserve to get fired/bought out but if you have the chance to upgrade, you have to. Calipari>>>Gillispie.

I'm sure he would, Wesley is close to Calipari and not the school itself. The recent update is that... UK has asked and been granted permission to speak to him, which has already occurred. Rumors have UK offering up to 6 mil. per year, it is looking like it is done. Navin, this is what Wesley said today...

I'm definitely glad that it's appearing that Calipari will be the next UK coach. It'll be good to hopefully bring back some buzz back to UK, assuming he is the next coach. I will definitely disappointed if he is using UK to get a raise.

The full story was... He was drinking and being obnoxious at a Bulls game & got thrown out of the game for bad behavior and then as he was escorted out of the building and was leaving the UC, Cops immed. pulled him over for a DUI and found marijuana in the SUV. http://yourseason.suntimes.com/1500125,032709-neuqua-valleys-ian-krol-suspended.article IF UA pulls that scholly, he better start looking at JUCOs (Chipola).

Team Stats & Scoring 1. Number of Cubs wins, 2009 89 2. Number of Cubs wins, Cardinals season series (16 games) 11 3. Number of runs scored, 2009 830 4. Number of runs allowed, 2009 700 5. Final Placement in the NL Central Division 1st Player Stats & Scoring 1. Number of Aramis Ramirez Home Runs 29 2. Number of Soriano Stolen Bases 17 3. Ryan Theriot's Batting Average .292 4. Milton Bradley's RBIs 75 5. Ryan Dempster's Wins 15 6. Sean Marshall's ERA 4.10 7. Carlos Zambrano's Ks 135 8. Rich Harden's Innings Pitched 110 Bonus Questions I (20 points each) 1. Lee-RBIs 2. Aaron Heilman relief appearances. 3. Mike Fontenot at-bats. 4. Fontenot-HRs 5. Marshall-wins 6. Bradley-SLG Bonus Questions II (30 points each) 1. Most HRs: Soriano 2. Highest OBP (min. 400 ABs): Bradley 3. Lowest ERA (min. 150 IPs): Lilly 4. Most saves: Gregg The Annual Tiebreaker: Date of Lou Piniella's First Ejection: June 1st

Gillespie is out. Hopefully Calipari is called despite the odds of him ever leaving. Wright at Nova should be contacted, possible Mack Brown, Jeff Capel, as well as Donovan and Ford.

I should also mention that Jeff Capel would also be a great hire.

There is in my book. He's similar to Gillespie to where he can recruit his ass off but he's a bad good in-game coach. Minus that stretch 4 years ago, UF consistently underachieves for the talent they have. Donovan would be an upgrade, better recruiter and coach than Gillespie, but it would likely take Calipari or Wright to get me very excited about UK basketball again.

Pelphrey is coaching at Arkansas and has done a pretty good job in a short amount of time. We'll see if they actually so go separate ways, it is a bit unfair to Gillespe only after two years but beyond the time needed to rebuild a program, he has not been an ideal person away from coaching and that matters under that microscope more than it should.

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I don't think so, but I wouldn't put it past them. I think it would be premature, but his 1st two years have been disappointments and there's probably more behind the scenes than more are letting on. Update: At this point, I'm thinking it's more likely at this point that Gillespie is gone. UK is in a money pinch as a University and it's only been two years but there's prob. too much conflict between Gillespie and the AD. As far as candidates, I imagine Calipari is #1 on the board and if he stays at UM, maybe someone like Travis Ford at OSU or maybe Donovan at UF. I can still dream about Pitino returning, can't I? I'd be thrilled if his replacement is one of these 3... http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=531976 It is odd that they went from a very good Xs and Os type of guy that is a bad recruiter with Tubby to a good recruiter but a bad in-game coach in Gillespie.

I have no problem with that one, you get caught twice, who knows how many times you've drank and not been caught. If you've been caught already and can't avoid drinking knowing that rule, I don't have a problem with the rule and suspending him. He has a 95% offer to Arizona, so unless they pull their offer b/c of this, I don't see it sinking in or impacting his outcome. This will be with him whether it's this June or 3 years from June.

I believe I've mentioned him to Tim, Navin and V have probably heard about him as well. http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/draft-dish/2009/267771.html About 930 miles north, another one of Baseball America's top 100 high school prospects, Neuqua Valley High lefthander Ian Krol, was preparing for his high school season indoors. The high temperature in Krol's hometown of Naperville, Ill., that day? A bitter 24 degrees and windy. Such is life for amateur pitchers in cold climates. "Those other kids in the Southern part of the country have a lot more advantages," Krol said. "We still get our work done at places where you can hit and throw—in cages and whatnot. We still do live throwing, we face batters, but we have to put a screen up, obviously. We pretty much get all of our work done inside." Notice that he said 'pretty much.' Cold-weather pitchers have to get creative to battle the elements and stay atop teams' draft boards. At the same time, despite getting limited looks, scouts can't completely write pitchers off for poor early-season performances. In fact, an American League scouting director even implements a rule for his scouts to avoid the second start of cold-weather pitchers because of what he calls his "Cal Eldred theory." 2 days before his 1st start of the year (this sat.) and he gets caught drinking for the 2nd time and is suspended for the year. Tim and V, I wouldn't try and catch one of his games....

Edit: I forgot about Ethan Martin that hasn't been added yet. Christian Friedrich and Ethan martin will need to be added to the database. Also, I picked up Schumaker for 2B but he's still listed as an OF'er and doing so, I can't slot him into 2B yet. Will that corrected by the 1st week?

I still want to. I'm just going to draft my 3 guys and if anyone objects, let me know although I'll be out till this afternoon. My 3 would be... Christian Friedrich LHP Rockies (needs to be added to the database) Dan Schlereth LHP Diamondbacks (already added)

Paul Bako is still available.

If I can't get a ring with TB, I have to try other ways with other teams...