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Right now "Homecoming" by Kanye and the transformers sound for text messages. However I usually just keep it on vibrate.

QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Sep 15, 2008 -> 05:12 PM) We could go crazy and bring in Alex Smith, Kyle Boller and than have them compete with Hanie for the starting nod next season. Hell could even bring in good ole Joey Harrington. Why not see if Jeff Tedford wants to be the Bears QB coach while you are at it?

We should just let him hit one handed. He is probably better than Swisher.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 15, 2008 -> 11:16 AM) I see bus and cab drivers using cell phones and texting quite regularly as well as random drivers on the road. I wish there was some type of technology in vehicles that automatically disabled cell phones when the vehicles are moving. So the passengers can't use their phones either?

QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 14, 2008 -> 08:15 AM) I love that show! Coming back the 22nd! /threadjack Do you think Peter Petrelli is dreamy too Knight?

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Sep 14, 2008 -> 04:36 PM) Had my first fantasy hockey draft today. I had the 2nd pick, and there were 12 teams in the league. C Crosby C Kopitar LW Nash LW Prospal RW Kane RW Boyes D Duncs D Burns D Meszaros D Spacek G Turco G LeClaire BN Dubinsky BN Vrbata RN Hamrlik BN Vermette Thoughts? Not bad at all. Should put up some solid points.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 14, 2008 -> 03:56 PM) I love the Lions, I have Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay defense on my fantasy team. I love it because I'm a Packers fan AND I have Rodgers on my fantasy team.

So do they have any status updates on Hester?

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Sep 14, 2008 -> 03:10 PM) I hate you Detroit. Don't worry WT. The Bears get to beat them twice as well

Nick Collins just picked off Kitna for another touchdown. That's 3 picks on Det's last 3 drives. 2 for touchdowns.

God am I glad Woodson started today for the Pack despite the broken toe. 2 picks including a TD to ice it. Go eat a bag of crap Detwa.

That is a really cute cat.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 04:16 PM) I just got back from Righteous Kill. It wasn't very good at all. That's saying something considering it stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 09:31 AM) Here is how I kinda look at. It probably isn't the right way, but whatever. The Hawks aren't going for the Cup this year. They may tell you that, or you may want to believe it, but it's not happening. They aren't there yet, and I have no problem with that. They were in a strict rebuild process, and this is just one of the steps. This year, the step needs to be 12-15 more points in the standings, and getting that 5-6 spot possibly. I know, I know, anything can happen in the playoffs, and it if does, fantastic. I just don't think the Hawks are on that level yet. With that being more the "realistic" goal, a soon to be 38 year old center in his last year is very expendable, especially when the two guys replacing him(Bolland/Petri) are supposed to play a major role in the teams future. Oh, and I hate Lang. I agree. We might as well see what we have in Bolland and Kontiloa either way. Also, I've been reading that after 9/15 the Hawks should have 5-6 million to play with as well. Is this correct? Perhaps a trade could be in the works for another forward.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 02:05 PM) FANTASY HOCKEY Hey guys, I started a fantasy hockey league, I want the norms who post here to join up. Why the f*** not? Anyway, its on Yahoo. League ID is 3209 and the password is "gohawks". Join up, draft is next Thursday. Excellent, I'm in.

Sucks for the Trib.

QUOTE (almagest @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 11:23 PM) Been playing Final Fantasy IV and Trauma Center on DS a lot. Also trying to download the Warhammer Online open beta, but the queue is just insane on FilePlanet, and it's the only place I've seen to get it. Plus the file is like 9 gigs. Well, doesn't the official game come out in like 6 days?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 11:38 PM) Whatever happened to the days teams could find set up men as reliable as closers?? Our relievers not named Jenks are so inconsistent it's sickening. Remember the guy that used to be our reliable set up man? I have no idea why I'm forgetting his name except I'm so mad we lost 3 of 4. We haven't had s*** in the pen in terms of reliability except for Jenks since he got hurt a couple years ago. Linebrink?

QUOTE (almagest @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 10:17 PM) You mean the changeup diving out of the zone after nothing but fastballs, with an ump continually calling low pitches strikes? Also hitters that see lots of pitches and take lots of walks usually strike out a fair amount, too. Not excusing Swisher for striking out, but the hyperbole and overreactions here are disgusting sometimes. And to the people harping about BJ Ryan "sucking": 3.06 ERA this year, 3.26 lifetime. ERA+ 140 this year, 137 lifetime. 28 saves this year. 27 BB/53 K this year, 246 BB / 607 K lifetime. WHIP 1.34 this year, 1.264 lifetime. What about those numbers over 10 seasons indicates "suck" to you? Because he looks easy to hit on TV? Okay, armchair QBs. Whatever you say. I don't think Ryan sucks. I just think he looked wild and pretty damn bad tonight. Also, after Swisher K'd on that pitch you would think OC would at least be paying slight attention to not swing at the same thing.

QUOTE (almagest @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 10:08 PM) God these game threads are awful. Just awful. It's funny because Soxtalk members post goofy gamethreads from other teams, poke fun at them, then promptly turn around and do the exact same things. Also Nick Swisher is so terrible that he's still managed to put up roughly league-average numbers while enduring perhaps the worst season in his career. He's also got an absurdly low BABIP -- you know, the stat he has no control over and basically amounts to luck. Anyways, tough loss, especially since Gavin pitched so well. The bullpen really let us down. Let's get back to winning against the Tigers. For a guy with a supposed good eye and plate discipline you would think he would be able to avoid swinging at ball 4 about a foot and a half out of the zone, yes? I don't think we are being too demanding.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 10:05 PM) Did you know that Orlando Cabrera has one extra base hit in the last 2 weeks? Does he know he's in a contract year? Apparently it is impossible to hit doubles unless you are playing for "the smartest manager ever".

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 10:03 PM) I really, really hate our two big acquisitions via major league trades this past offseason. At least one of them will be gone in about a month.

BJ Ryan is f***ing lousy. The way he was pitching tonight we should have scored at least one off him.

I'm scared.