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Common sense would say that Bonds would go DH somewhere and an AL team would take advatage of that. What do the Yanks have for DH? Yeah I agree, that's what Bonds will try to do. He doesn't want to take the field anymore, just "break" the record. I'm really curious on how his knees really are. How did he hurt them in the first place? Nobody knows. It's all speculation, everything from "he works out so hard" to "he banged them against a locker"....... The only thing we really know is, he had the cartilege cleaned out and that didn't cure it, so he had a 2nd, separate procedure. Pretty serious stuff. I've banged my knee on a few things; never needed surgery. I think you're right. He wants to DH in the worst way.

Schmidt will probably draw things out ... ugh He's a top tier SP FA this year, so that gives him alot of bargaining power. It's pretty clear he's going to try and play the Cubs' offer against the teams he really wants to play for. Try to get more money from them. I wouldn't be suprised if the Cubs have absolutely no shot----Schmidt's agent just trying to get an overpriced offer from us to drive up the $$$$ from those West Coast teams. Well if that drives up an NL teams budget so they can't afford to get anyone else at least it may have some kind of benefit. That's true. Maybe there's a method to Hendry's madness. You either land Schmidt, or at the very least fix it so no one in the NL will be able to sign him without paying a huge price. All the while you keep solid offers on the table for guys like Lilly, and trade offers simmering for journeymen like Jennings. Hendry might be willing to be used in this case.

They have a couple skill players who are very, very good. But a larger, more physical opponent like OSU would just smother them. OSU also has plenty of speed---they are an atypical Big Ten team. I'd love to see Louisville match up with OSU. OSU would romp. No way should Louisville sniff the big game until they prove themselves in the regular season though. Wilting like a dead rose in the 2nd half to Rutgers pretty much proves how "tough" they are.

Michigan has the benefit of having other top teams in conference most years. They also take on ND many years, as they did this season. Sometimes they schedule USC -- and it's usually a great game. OSU took on Texas, the national champs and romped when they were ranked #2. They beat Michigan, a top 5 team at the time. USC plays many top teams, both in conference and out. The SEC is a top 25 war week in and week out. I'm sorry that the Big East doesn't have that history of being a top conference in football. But unfortunately, that does mean they will have to reach out and play their way in to that status. Right now, they aren't doing it.

Schmidt will probably draw things out ... ugh He's a top tier SP FA this year, so that gives him alot of bargaining power. It's pretty clear he's going to try and play the Cubs' offer against the teams he really wants to play for. Try to get more money from them. I wouldn't be suprised if the Cubs have absolutely no shot----Schmidt's agent just trying to get an overpriced offer from us to drive up the $$$$ from those West Coast teams.

Common sense would say that Bonds would go DH somewhere and an AL team would take advatage of that. What do the Yanks have for DH? Yeah I agree, that's what Bonds will try to do. He doesn't want to take the field anymore, just "break" the record.

but they aren't good enough right now. sorry, I'm not going to give Louisville props because South Florida might be good in a couple of years. and for pete's sake, how many times does it have to be explained to you that it is not just about the records, it is about who you play. no matter how rosey a picture you try to paint of the conference, the bottom five of the Big East all suck big time, right here, right now, and their non-conference schedule sucks. that's not to say the bottom five of other conferences don't suck, but I'd still take the bottom five of the Big Ten over the bottom five of the 8 team Big East any day of the week. congrats that the Big East beat a few dregs of the ACC and other power conferences. they are still dregs. if the ACC had teams with the BigEast records, it would be teams like Miami, VTech, BC, FSU. teams that have been, you know, good, in the recent past. teams that have quality bowl wins the over the past few years. teams that have great talent, coaching, and facilities. I really think that Cuse does overrate the Big East. I think you underrate them though. Louisville is a Top 5 team. If you were to put their schedule up against Michigans and Floridas it would hold up. Maybe not as tough but certainly was credible. Yeah, and I want to make it clear that I don't think Louisville, WVU, and Rutgers are bad teams. I just don't think they're on that top level yet, and I'll need to see them beat the best before I put them there. I'm not going to consider them great before they beat the established powers. Call me a good old boy all you want, but unless there's a playoff system I don't see any other way. Can't just hand someone automatic top billing.....they have to earn it somehow. I definitely agree with jig that the mid and bottom of the Big East is just really, really marginal. I strongly suspect those teams would struggle to be at the top of much lesser conferences. And I also strongly suspect a Louisville vs. OSU matchup would be a highway slaughter not worth watching on New Year's day. The mid to marginal Big East teams beat the mid to marginal Big Ten teams but yet that proves the Big 10 is better, why? Because the Big 10 schedule is much tougher, against bigger, more punishing players all year long. I already argued this with you, I'm not going to circle around and around on it. Beat OSU. Beat Florida. Beat USC. Then I'll give the Big East some more credit. That's it.

but they aren't good enough right now. sorry, I'm not going to give Louisville props because South Florida might be good in a couple of years. and for pete's sake, how many times does it have to be explained to you that it is not just about the records, it is about who you play. no matter how rosey a picture you try to paint of the conference, the bottom five of the Big East all suck big time, right here, right now, and their non-conference schedule sucks. that's not to say the bottom five of other conferences don't suck, but I'd still take the bottom five of the Big Ten over the bottom five of the 8 team Big East any day of the week. congrats that the Big East beat a few dregs of the ACC and other power conferences. they are still dregs. if the ACC had teams with the BigEast records, it would be teams like Miami, VTech, BC, FSU. teams that have been, you know, good, in the recent past. teams that have quality bowl wins the over the past few years. teams that have great talent, coaching, and facilities. I really think that Cuse does overrate the Big East. I think you underrate them though. Louisville is a Top 5 team. If you were to put their schedule up against Michigans and Floridas it would hold up. Maybe not as tough but certainly was credible. Yeah, and I want to make it clear that I don't think Louisville, WVU, and Rutgers are bad teams. I just don't think they're on that top level yet, and I'll need to see them beat the best before I put them there. I'm not going to consider them great before they beat the established powers. Call me a good old boy all you want, but unless there's a playoff system I don't see any other way. Can't just hand someone automatic top billing.....they have to earn it somehow. I definitely agree with jig that the mid and bottom of the Big East is just really, really marginal. I strongly suspect those teams would struggle to be at the top of much lesser conferences. And I also strongly suspect a Louisville vs. OSU matchup would be a highway slaughter not worth watching on New Year's day.

The disrespect being shown for Ben Gordon's abilities right now is astonishing. Who is the Wizards' coach again? This is probably the worst gameplan I've ever seen by any team, anywhere.

Hmmmm. I always wonder if Sweetney could be more of that low post scorer. He never gets any minutes, but that last spin move was very quick. He's not the slow poke that he appears to be.

Ahhhhh, a laugher on Saturday night. There's nothing like it. In all fairness though, sounds like the Wizards are really struggling on the road.

Seeing all these Bulls driving to the basket is getting me all teary-eyed. It's......it's so beautiful.

Luol Deng is becoming a very, very good NBA basketball player.

Let's say UF goes to the title game and beats OSU by 3. Then UM wins their BCS game by 25. You've got a split championship. Again. Just like with USC & LSU. So it's pretty clear the BCS doesn't determine anything anyway. It's a waste of everyone's time. But it makes money, so I guess that's all that matters.

Bulls attacking the basket!! This is more like it!

Noc caught fire early. BG kept it later. Even TT is playing well. Not a single Bull is playing badly right now. Me too---been so focused on college football I totally missed this. Bulls up by 22 now, 66-44.

I really don't know how it will shake out either. I just know you've got UM and UF, and both would appear to have similarly legitimate arguments for the title game, so one is going to be bitterly disappointed. And that's the BCS. They keep saying "it gets the best 2 teams at the end" but there's always another ballclub or 2 who could easily be considered one of the best 2. It really just doesn't work. At all.

Nah, it's an exciting win for the Gators. I think the voters are going to pitch Michigan out and send Florida to the title game. Yes it is. I'm not so sure about that. I hope this whole thing gets people riled up enough to get a playoff. On that we can agree. I wish the powers that be would get it.

Nah, it's an exciting win for the Gators. I think the voters are going to pitch Michigan out and send Florida to the title game.

Urban Meyer is a douchebag extraordinaire. Ive learned that tonight. At least he wants a playoff. So do I, along with every other college football fan I know.

Urban Meyer is a douchebag extraordinaire. Ive learned that tonight. I think he's better than Zook. We'll see if his college-style offense really works next year, or if Chris Leak was actually helping him out by refusing to be the option QB he wants.

Game. Let the debate begin.

Pretty good screen. Not sure I'd be blitzing with a 10 point lead.

Honestly I see all 3 teams as having something different to offer. I simply do not understand why people dismiss Louisville. They lost 5 games in the last 3 years. When everyone else understands, but you don't, what does that tell you? That I'm in Big 10 land. The polls determine way too much and assume too much. Tradition gets the nod every time in college football. Every time. Also, when I here the Big East sucks it just means that you don't understand football. I've been going by the actual games while you are going with the traditional arguement. Trust me, you guys are happier with the system the way it is because it's in your favor. The PAC 10 has the same problems and that's why USC has to schedule all those tough teams out of conference. Yes, everyone else is delusional. Got it.

Yes, and right as Gary was talking about Florida getting style points for defense. LOL, priceless 8)