bigruss Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 08:47 AM) I think most schools start in the last or second to last week in August now. It seems like it gets earlier every year, though. Slowly but surely, summer is disappearing, and I hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 08:47 AM) I think most schools start in the last or second to last week in August now. It seems like it gets earlier every year, though. yeah, CPS started going earlier a few years back I believe, and I have friends/family with kids going back today, and that's the latest, several have been in since last week. I think the low attendance has more to do with premium pricing though, Sox sold a lot of tickets on the discount Mondays etc., against far lesser "marque" teams than the NYY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 08:32 AM) Wrong. Public schools started last week. I thought the teachers were walking out as soon as school started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 08:51 AM) I think the low attendance has more to do with premium pricing though, Sox sold a lot of tickets on the discount Mondays etc., against far lesser "marque" teams than the NYY. The season ticket base has also diminished greatly due to the last few seasons, so that has a major effect on attendance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 01:55 PM) I thought the teachers were walking out as soon as school started? Budget talks are ongoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 09:01 AM) The season ticket base has also diminished greatly due to the last few seasons, so that has a major effect on attendance too. Oh is this a part of Rahm's union busting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I don't think season ticket sales are affected as a result of rahm's union busting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 10:33 AM) I don't think season ticket sales are affected as a result of rahm's union busting. Obviously wrong post quoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 06:01 AM) Greg would be a fascinating political analyst. It'd be like combining Al Davis and Hawk. I'd pay to see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 08:51 AM) Slowly but surely, summer is disappearing, and I hate it. My wife started back today, but they'll be finished before Memorial Day this year. Unless they're changing to year-round programs, it's still the same number of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 this has gotta be the most bizarre white sox winner thread ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Remember when Youk hit that granny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 21, 2012 -> 11:54 PM) Sox deserve credit for not letting those 3 losses to the Royals completely bury them. Losing 3 in a row to that horses*** team could have ended the Sox season, sending them spiraling downward. Think they'll keep this dynamic pricing for next season? Fans don't have the moolah cause of Obama. Kidding about Obama, but we're in an economic crisis, baby! Lower those prices and charge 10 bucks for parking til the crises is OVA!!!! Post of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:19 AM) Remember when Youk hit that granny? Yeah, that was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:19 AM) Remember when Youk hit that granny? I heard the radio call this morning of it, hilarious. DJ screamed when the ball went over the fence and Farmer butted in with a "SLAMEY" catch-phrase. That one's gonna be played for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:19 AM) Remember when Youk hit that granny? Remember when Hawk thought Youk's granny was a routine sac fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 04:29 PM) Remember when Hawk thought Youk's granny was a routine sac fly? I was watching in a bar with no sound on. Coming off the bat I thought it would be a pop up to second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:42 AM) I was watching in a bar with no sound on. Coming off the bat I thought it would be a pop up to second. So did I & so did Youk actually. It's just funny to hear Hawk describing it live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:29 AM) Remember when Hawk thought Youk's granny was a routine sac fly? I think most people did, myself included. A "stretch" was warranted there. Edited August 22, 2012 by SnB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (SnB @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:45 AM) I think most people did, myself included. A "stretch" was warranted there. Granted I can't watch a lot of games, but it seems like his stretch call has been more effective this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:42 AM) I was watching in a bar with no sound on. Coming off the bat I thought it would be a pop up to second. I was watching at home and thought it was a routine fly. Then when Swish started doing the twist, i was hoping he would blow the play. Then it went out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 02:51 PM) Slowly but surely, summer is disappearing, and I hate it. When does school let out in Chicago? Here, school started last week as well, but it lets out in early to mid May. If they make Chicago kids go til May 25 or something, that's pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 01:29 PM) I was watching at home and thought it was a routine fly. Then when Swish started doing the twist, i was hoping he would blow the play. Then it went out. Pretty much exactly my reaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 12:33 PM) When does school let out in Chicago? Here, school started last week as well, but it lets out in early to mid May. If they make Chicago kids go til May 25 or something, that's pretty bad. "track E" schools are year-round programs now: http://www.cps.edu/Programs/DistrictInitia...ndarTRACK_E.pdf they run until June 17th but have more time off throughout the year. It's the same number of school days in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsidepride15 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 12:01 AM) Greg would be a fascinating political analyst. It'd be like combining Al Davis and Hawk. Two of my favorite people of all time. Just Win Baby....Get on back there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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