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QUOTE(29andPoplar @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 12:12 PM) If they can start winning, that's the best marketing. We can agree on that... the old man dying has created more buzz about Blackhawk hockey than anything else in the last three years.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 12:00 PM) If NBC would somehow get rid of the incredibly unfunny 30Rock, Thursday nites could be the best night of TV ever. I can't wait for the new episodes of everything else, including the final season : of Scrubs. dude... 30 Rock is awesome, I don't know what you're talking about!

Journeyman was fantastic in its debut...

I cannot wait!

QUOTE(29andPoplar @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 09:56 AM) Their head of PR has been Tony Ohman and Jim DeMaria has been there for at least 20 years. The older lady is Barbara Davidson but she wasn't head of PR. Way to name names. DeMaria has very little to do with PR, and Ohman had nothing to do with it. Jim Blaney's the man in charge of that now... Ohman is basically the athlete "fluffer" and DeMaria shmoozes the big wigs around the NHL and some of the press. Aside from their titles not matching up, personal experience more than anything else can tell you they have nothing to do with true public relations. DeMaria throws out a few press releases now and then that should be re-written, but other than that, no.

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the more the merrier... if i can't chew it, its not worth it.

What's odd is how behind the times their front office is... I would know, I interned there two seasons ago. They have ONE paid person behind their marketing, they have one person for PR, and like 12 total paid upper office management types (and I'm being generous here.) I had to teach their head of PR (I won't name names, but it wasn't who's currently there now) how to use Microsoft Excel... she got the boot during my tenure, but man, that says something right there. I also find it funny that they didn't bother to broadcast home HD games last year (or take the hit and lug the HD on the road)... high-definition is the single-greatest marketing tool that hockey can use, because it makes such a HUGE difference in presentation, more so than any other sport, imo.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 02:04 PM) Didn't you just say, two pages ago, that Grossman never starts again for the Bears? Perhaps, I do know that I said that when I was certain the Bears would do the smart thing and downgrade him to #3. EDIT: i had the disclaimer "unless Griese gets injured" on there, which actually takes most of the finality of the statement out of there. anyway, does everyone here realize that Brian Griese has the 17th best career QB rating of all time? just a little number that doesnt mean much but it means something.

It takes nuts to write an article like this... good for him! I now heart Ray Slover link

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 10:31 AM) I heard this as well. I love 24, but last season kinda sucked for me. Hopefully Tony will return, although he is a flaming Cub fan. He was behind home plate for the World Series in 2005 for FOX and wore a Cub hat. My wife almost threw something at the screen when she saw it. I respect that more than if he were to pu ton a Sox hat just to be a poser.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 11:23 AM) I wore a Cubs shirt Monday and don't know why. I'd say its because you're a huge tool.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 11:43 AM) ...that is, unless you picked up Addai instead of LJ which is what i would have done.

Press Conference as we speak on 670 AM Lovie just announced that #1 Griese #2 Rex #3 Orton I don't think we've seen the last of Rex.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 08:48 AM) I'm thinking about doing the same, since my QB is Drew "I f***ing suck as bad as Grossman" Brees. And I have Larry Johnson. Can you say the two biggest fantasy busts this year? I'm thinking anyone who drafted in the top 3 is having a real b**** of a time this year... with LT, Jackson, and LJ all sucking.

I love freaking Tony! This will make up for the horrendous season 6. LINK

Hip, hip, hoor... oh wait, that's not nice. Seriously, Dollar Bill was a big part of hte history of the NHL, and I'd be sad to see him go had he let loose the reigns about 10 years ago. It's unfortunate that this is what it takes to get the Hawks home games on television (if it even happens) so we'll see. My condolences to his family, and I pray Peter is a smarter businessman.

Tough job.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 25, 2007 -> 06:35 PM) It's not just PR-Wise...the Bears right now have the lowest amount of cap space in the NFL this season after signing Vasher and Tillman to extensions. Until we move onto next year's NFL calendar and start talking about next year's cap, the Bears literally could not have signed him. well, seemingly if you sign him, you could cut rex, correct? eh, i dont know how the financials work, ill take your word for it.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 25, 2007 -> 03:17 PM) Even if he gets lit up, it doesn't make him a nothing prospect he's a nothing prospect.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 25, 2007 -> 06:15 PM) I am certain that comes into play. In my fantasy league, I'm playing against an incredibly woeful team this week, so I picked up Brian Griese for a spot start. It's a joke that might pay off for like 10 points... haha.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 25, 2007 -> 01:42 PM) I don't think this Organization can possibly go with Orton and Griese as its only 2 quarterbacks going in to next season. You have to sign or draft or trade for someone. However, assuming the Bears do not acquire a current NFL starting QB (i.e. McNabb) this offseason, I think you try to give Orton some reps once games are over or once the season is decided to be a complete loss. Possibly even a start or two if things wind up really bad. Then, you call it open in training camp next year, between Orton, Griese, and your rookie, and whoever earns the spot gets it. They will draft someone in the second round out of a small school (think a Charlie Frye type)... their first rounder MUST go to O-Line. I know they couldn't PR-wise, but Byron Leftwich would have been a nice retread to try to fix here. I wanted him bad coming out of school, and I really don't see how he can already be considered a bust (aside from injuries) when he played with a pretty woeful receiver corps and managed an 80.5 QB rating (not hideous). I think with reliable receivers that completion percentage would have soared past 60... anyway, that's a different discussion altogether.

QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Sep 25, 2007 -> 05:54 PM) Can't you buy a LaPointe jersey instead??? There is no one that I hate more on the Hawks than Martin LaPointe. It stems from being an intern there 2 seasons ago... bleh.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 25, 2007 -> 06:08 PM) I do hope this isn't a one and your done move. He's got to be "the" guy for at least the month of October. It's going to take at least a week or two for his game legs to get under him. We can't judge him on his next 32 attempts. I can't think of a team I'd rather he start off against than the Detroit Lions.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 25, 2007 -> 05:45 PM) I neglected to mention my Steve Sullivan (white) jersey and I also bought a Russian Anton Babchuk (former Hawks first rounder traded for Dan Richmond) jersey. I'm not too embarrassed about the Sullivan jersey -- I love tiny guys who manage to dominate their sport -- but the rest are looking crappy. My only hope at this point is Ruutu. Yeah, understood... it just sucked that the hawks of course got rid of him the MOMENT he would have needed cash. I remember Babchuk well, it was just two seasons ago. Of course, my next purchase will probably be a Toews jersey, hahaha.