Archive Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Last »   Main Board   Trade Deadline thread. Rumors and Deals go here. - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 9:41:25 Lulz, incredible NY Post cover. This is why we need to save the newspaper industry. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 21:52:20 These guys taking the Sox to task over that Nate Jones deal - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 20:42:53 Saw on Twitter that Jerry Manuel was last manager the Sox officially fired - bjl63 August 1, 2019, 9:06:31 Per Goold: cards talked about Ray and Wheeler but werent willing to part with top 2 prospects - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 16:51:20 Local media is rightly taking aim at the front office this morning. - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 8:59:02 It's dumb. And they are going to see that no one is buying that BS - jayd August 1, 2019, 9:56:51 this says Mets wanted Bader or O’Neill. If true I’d be pissed if I were a cards fan - illini21 July 31, 2019, 16:55:53 yeah...we have a glut of 4A OF and a serious need for a SP - jayd July 31, 2019, 19:32:35 O’neill you do for sure, but you guys seem to have soured on Bader really quickly. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 17:36:29 I personally don't think Bader will be a consistent enough hitter to be a full time starter - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 18:25:01 I would agree on this one - illini July 31, 2019, 18:01:55 I don’t know if I’d do O’Neill either - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 17:44:32 In a nanosecond. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 17:51:01 Not a stat I find useful but Zack Wheeler has a 4.67 ERA on the road - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 17:56:53 As of last week, both Waino and Miles were 7+. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 18:49:52 These are definitionally small sample sizes - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 19:01:29 That's a different issue altogether. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 18:09:40 I'd gladly give up Bader... - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 17:43:22 You’d have given up Bader last year for 2 months of an injury prone starter... - OB25 July 31, 2019, 17:50:35 I think Bader sucks, so yeah, I would. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 17:56:32 There’s no way that’s true. Nobody is that ####ing dumb. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 17:30:04 That’s ####ing infuriating. There has to be much more that NYM was asking for* - John Coctostan July 31, 2019, 17:18:00 Oh I am. I'd of given them Bader without blinking* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 16:56:30 it's pretty clear the Cradz have fallen way behind in major league talent evaluation and development - Pooter July 31, 2019, 17:16:48 is castellanos official and do we know what the cubs gave up for him?* - biclops July 31, 2019, 16:01:48 Is he a FA after this season?* - SurfTheBoneyard July 31, 2019, 16:48:31 Yes Paul Richan and Alex Lange - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 16:02:44 thx* - biclops July 31, 2019, 16:03:17 Cubs trade of Jimmy Herron to Rockies for Int'l cap money * - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 16:00:48 Kemp and Phelps active tonight. Underwood optioned back to Iowa* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:56:04 Also fun Castellanos fact. His brother pitched for the Illini* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:53:23 Whoa CJ to the Padres* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:51:00 for LHP Brad Wieck* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 16:00:41 Bullpen depth though he takes a 40 man spot* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 16:03:24 laterz* - illfan23 July 31, 2019, 15:55:24 We'll always have the 10th inning of game 7, CJ and Monty* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 15:53:00 Dodgers lack of action on bullpen arms is shocking, unless I missed a transaction. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 15:40:07 Cards get Tony Cingrani and minor leaguer pitcher Jose Abreu - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 15:34:12 yay. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:35:22 Cingrani is out for the year. Probably a way to get some extra bonus money* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:36:55 Lol, even better. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:39:23 He won't pitch an inning for the Cardinals would be my guess* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 31, 2019, 15:40:58 Yes he’s a free agent* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:52:19 so, gyorko, international bonus $ that they could have used for a contract guy who can't play - jayd July 31, 2019, 15:46:08 Apparently, according to Saxon, they had to take on salary to trade Jedd. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:50:53 Gotta keep Munoz in the lineup. * - illini July 31, 2019, 15:52:21 Scooter Gennett to the Giants. Zaidi must be so pissed about this fluky run they just went on* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 15:23:01 They both bought and sold as did the Diamondbacks - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:24:44 Dbacks were replacing Grienke, who they were actively trying to move. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:26:44 I think you commit to what you want to do - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:29:53 AZ doesn't have the luxury of SF's built in fanbase. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:32:09 Richan and Lange to the Tigers - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:16:38 Lange seemed to turn it around in AA...but agreed. Solid trade* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 15:17:51 Lange can’t find the plate. And his stuff backed up last year - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:18:48 No argument here* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 15:20:59 Greinke to the Astros* - UIHuskie July 31, 2019, 15:14:15 DBacks get Corbin Martin, Seth Beer, JB Bukauskas, and Josh Rojas* - UIHuskie July 31, 2019, 15:30:28 A solid haul but nothing spectacular - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:32:29 D'Backs paying 1/3 of the salary, so that no doubt brought the haul down a bit.* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 15:51:48 The Cardinals kept the wrong nerd. Luhnow is an alpha. * - illini July 31, 2019, 15:27:35 preach * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 15:50:15 And, man, is Mo a freaking dolt. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:30:48 he was a batting practice pitcher for the Rockies 20+ years ago. met Walt Jocketty - Pooter July 31, 2019, 15:52:36 He looks like a doofus who hasn't seen the inside of a gym in 30 years, if ever.* - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:57:44 you're being too kind * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 16:06:17 woah...that word didn't X-out. huh * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 15:55:13 Verlander and Cole are free agents. So def need a long term plan - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:17:45 Future White Sox Gerit Cole! Please* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 15:23:21 Reinsdorf is selling????* - HamptonSki July 31, 2019, 15:30:15 Is Reinsdorf moving the team to California?* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 15:25:56 Verlander signed an extension through next year, I think* - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 15:20:58 You’re right I forgot. Cole is a FA. They lost Keuchel and Morton - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:22:44 Now that's something - BradUnderwoodforprez July 31, 2019, 15:16:17 Holy shit* - illini21 July 31, 2019, 15:14:31 Whoa Greinke to the Astros!* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:14:12 Mo/Girsch/DeWitt = geldings.* - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:12:56 Maybe they actually think they are the Blues. - illinidarrin July 31, 2019, 15:16:32 I am sick and tired of that narrative. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:18:11 I was being sarcastic to be honest.... - illinidarrin July 31, 2019, 15:18:57 Yeah, I know, but people were actually saying that crap. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 15:22:59 Just need a catchy 80's song* - viz July 31, 2019, 15:17:23 Per Rosenthal, Castellanos to the Cubs* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 15:11:07 They really need that bat vs lefties so please platoon him with Kyle - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:13:24 Isn't he a former 3B?* - HectorVillanueva19 July 31, 2019, 15:18:49 Yes until he was moved off for being awful* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:19:40 Niiiiiiice* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 15:12:42 He was standing on deck lol* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:11:56 Mike Leake to Arizona. All the talk about selling and ended up buying* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:09:58 Leake to Arizona* - jayd July 31, 2019, 15:09:22 Kind of stinks for Wheeler and Bumgarner they weren’t moved - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 15:04:23 Cubs were close to dealing Castellanos for Johnny Pereda, per Levine. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 15:04:17 Update: castellanos was just taken out of the lineup* - illini21 July 31, 2019, 15:10:57 schwarber, almora and happ are due, they just need more time!* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 15:08:16 Eff Tom Ricketts forever* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 15:06:47 Blurgh* - illini21 July 31, 2019, 15:04:43 what a bust. * - illini July 31, 2019, 15:02:00 LOL absolute dud - BradUnderwoodforprez July 31, 2019, 15:03:25 Braves get Mark Melancon from Giants. Loading up the pen* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 14:46:49 Braves getting Shane Greene* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 14:29:19 Gyorko to the dodgers? Weird* - John Coctostan July 31, 2019, 14:20:11 Cash and mid tier prospect. Havent heard name* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 14:40:43 Waits for his now inevitable pinch-hit homer in a playoff game. * - illini July 31, 2019, 14:25:55 If this deadline comes and goes with the Cubs/Card/Brewers just adding depth pieces... - OB25 July 31, 2019, 14:15:51 Well the Cards traded Gyorko to LA* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 14:20:40 theWalt would have gotten Kershaw and Pederson* - viz July 31, 2019, 14:23:38 Don’t be ridiculous. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 14:25:56 If the rumored asking price for Ray is accurate then don’t blame cards for staying out* - John Coctostan July 31, 2019, 14:04:40 Plus it doesn't even seem like the D'Backs really want to sell, based on the Marlins trade. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 14:13:05 I’m a fan of the Hazen/Luvullo combo out here. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 14:31:54 oh, Mo. * - illini July 31, 2019, 13:55:23 OF Corey Dickerson to Phillies* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:51:34 Interesting. Marlins P Gallen to Dbacks* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:47:45 And Marlins get Jazz Chisolm in the deal. Arizona's top prospect* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 13:51:47 *roughy* not a real name *roughy** - torinese July 31, 2019, 14:17:56 Gallen is also a top prospect who has looked good. Weird trade for Miami * - MC July 31, 2019, 13:52:37 Wait what * - MC July 31, 2019, 13:51:46 Reinforcement for a grienke/ray move?* - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 13:51:15 Prospect Jazz Chisholm in return* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:51:06 This would never happen, but Kaplan posed the question of what you could get for Quintana - OB25 July 31, 2019, 13:35:31 A's get Tanner Roark* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:26:35 Oh boy. “Significant trade” between Brewers and Giants* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 13:19:31 Not MadBum. But includes Brewers #4 prospect, must be Will Smith* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 13:24:14 Not Will Smith* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 13:26:25 Is it Tommy Lee Jones? - osklister July 31, 2019, 14:14:26 Drew Pomeranz* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:25:59 I’d guess they’d use him as a starter? - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 13:28:23 I’d be so pissed at the guy who did the ‘significant trade’ tweet if I was a Brewers fan* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 13:26:58 Not MadBum evidently* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:23:59 Checking in for a surprise. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 13:12:19 ooo - Sammich July 31, 2019, 13:17:21 Daniel Hudson to Nats per Morosi* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 13:05:44 I enjoyed the Martin Maldonado era* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:59:24 I would be much angrier about this before the rumors of Monty being a clubhouse cancer came out.* - Carl Spackler July 31, 2019, 12:10:05 Man, they really just wanted to get Monty out of the locker room* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 12:02:11 so weird* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 12:01:12 Tony Kemp! Love that little dude* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 12:00:54 Favorite Tony Kemp moment. - Chicago1995 July 31, 2019, 12:07:13 when he got paid - Pooter July 31, 2019, 13:53:51 Also Cub teammates there. Kimbrel vs Kemp* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 12:21:41 Boo. Mine is when he was at Vandy. He was great - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 12:17:35 This clinches it. Hi Marshall!* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 13:51:23 I don't think it was a secret. He said he had to come back to talk about the Maldanado trade. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 14:02:23 That was my 2nd comeback - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 14:10:48 Welcome back* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 14:14:07 Entrepreneur.* - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 12:20:16 .308 OBP. He’ll fit right in. * - VIV July 31, 2019, 12:04:53 He’s not going to spend much time at the plate - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 12:08:19 (It was just a joke)* - VIV July 31, 2019, 12:10:42 This year’s pinch runner but he can actually handle bat a bit and play solid defense* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 12:03:29 Still think framing is a big issue for the Cubs interested in the return* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 12:00:08 Maldonado traded to Astros. No clue on return. Rosenthal and Passan * - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 11:58:47 Hanser Alberto is a weird name that has gotten floated a bit lately. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 11:39:02 Brewers send Aguilar to Rays. - Chicago1995 July 31, 2019, 11:26:31 Jacob Faria going back to Milwaukee - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:31:45 so far they have acquired 2 really not good SP's* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 11:34:37 Faria was good-ish two years ago. Bad last year. - Chicago1995 July 31, 2019, 11:37:14 Need all the help they can get* - Chicago1995 July 31, 2019, 11:33:53 Cards are expected to trade Gyorko somewhere today - jayd July 31, 2019, 11:02:19 Not the White Sox reliever I would've guessed to be dealt...Nate Jones to Rangers* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 10:51:57 The $1 million the White Sox sent to the Rangers is helping to cover the #3 Itl signee - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:29:18 The Sox believe in international money the same way the Bulls do in 2nd round picks - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 11:31:09 Luis Robert?* - Corky St Claire July 31, 2019, 13:21:18 Cubans seem to be exceptions for them - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 14:39:22 I don’t really get this trade - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 10:59:29 Jones is no loss so getting anything for him is a win - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 11:15:48 It doesn’t seem like they’re are getting anything for him though - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:17:54 I’m surprised he’s worth anything at all - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 11:28:13 Twitter guesses seem to presume it's just to clear a spot on the 40 man roster* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 11:01:33 And save $3 million cash - HamptonSki July 31, 2019, 11:11:12 Except the White Sox are also sending cash - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:12:40 They are sending $1 million in int'l bonus money - HamptonSki July 31, 2019, 11:19:51 They really sending $1 million in international bonus money plus cash considerations - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:22:58 So odd. I still don't really understand what the Sox 'get' from this deal* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 11:27:57 baseball reference says his contract has a team/mutual option for 20 & 21 - Detlef July 31, 2019, 11:41:30 No. If the team option is declined for 2020 it voids the option for 2021 - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:45:40 The satisfaction of helping their fellow man - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 11:33:36 Jones isn’t on the 40 man roster though* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:03:50 Maybe if/when he would be activated. But yes, seems like a head-scratcher* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 11:08:16 They have absolutely no need to keep Colome so I really hope they deal him* - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 10:56:48 Sherman says Mets have pulled Syndergaard off the market* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 10:39:51 Heyman tweets Cubs love Merrifield but Royals price is said to be enormous - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 10:38:02 You don't have any concerns with him already being 30? - OB25 July 31, 2019, 10:51:53 The Cubs are going to be really bad in 3 years anyhow - GMAW July 31, 2019, 11:15:34 You think “really bad”? - VIV July 31, 2019, 11:28:38 As I’ve posted before - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 11:39:20 I think it's a near certainty that they re-sign Rizzo. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 11:41:12 Yes. I don't think Rizzo or Baez will age well, and I don't think they'll keep Bryant* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 11:35:20 Not really. He’s obviously going to enter his decline phase sooner - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 10:57:45 My only slight concern is that you're paying for 2022-23 value for which you don't want to pay* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 11:16:38 I think I'm in love - londoner August 1, 2019, 8:45:42 And I can’t get enough * - PapaDels August 1, 2019, 8:48:34 If you like a revenge flick... - PapaDels July 31, 2019, 22:45:31 Yep. That's a good one* - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 5:52:55 FOOTBALL!* - timmer August 1, 2019, 4:46:29 Now drinking: - Taz July 31, 2019, 22:37:41 I don't know if a hazy IPA is a real thing, but it's pretty much my favorite style right now* - gvibes July 31, 2019, 22:42:08 Because there are dozens of ways brewers achieve haze - OrangeSox August 1, 2019, 1:06:13 It’s a very real thing - Sounder July 31, 2019, 23:13:28 Definitely don't have to add oats to get a hazy beer. - OrangeSox August 1, 2019, 1:09:01 This one is very citrusy with a back flavor of hops. Yummy * - Taz July 31, 2019, 23:35:38 I have no idea what it means, but it's yummy* - Taz July 31, 2019, 22:44:09 Do any of you still wear a suit and/or tie to work everyday? - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:15:38 Wear a blazer everyday, suit sometimes, tie occasionally normally in the winter - JacobRDaugherty August 1, 2019, 1:00:13 Q-zips FTW* - CWR10 July 31, 2019, 23:15:50 Not everyday, but fairly often. I don’t mind wearing one and I’m in govt. - Jack McMurdo July 31, 2019, 22:24:32 Only when going to court or visiting some clients. Actually, I can't - gvibes July 31, 2019, 18:45:26 the exact same client would not expect you to wear a tie - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 18:48:24 I think our overlapping clients are basically a null set. And at least when it comes - gvibes July 31, 2019, 22:40:17 Would probably depend on the individual church and my position. - Memphian July 31, 2019, 18:14:43 Dress shirt and slacks 4 days a week. No tie, jacket or anything.* - ATL July 31, 2019, 17:48:38 Dress shirt and tie every day at work for 20 years.* - ibdoc July 31, 2019, 17:31:07 See, this is an example where I feel like things should have evolved - Sounder July 31, 2019, 17:39:53 I did for awhile. - doubledown July 31, 2019, 14:28:38 going to a wedding Saturday - TarheelIllini July 31, 2019, 14:18:57 This cannot possibly be answered properly without more information - Sounder July 31, 2019, 17:12:45 Saturday 4pm, indoors* - TarheelIllini July 31, 2019, 22:17:48 The only time I wear a tie is if I am in court.. - Ron McDon July 31, 2019, 13:47:37 Yes, though half the time just a sport coat, not tie* - Blazer July 31, 2019, 13:47:30 All New Balance gear, all the damned time.* - PDO July 31, 2019, 13:46:13 Button down with jeans or chinos pretty much everyday. Occasionally toss on a jacket - OrangeSox July 31, 2019, 13:28:31 Sidejack - I loathe the button-up/polo with slacks combination - illini July 31, 2019, 13:21:13 Well, then, you REALLY loathe me* - timmer July 31, 2019, 13:33:35 are you clothes? - illini July 31, 2019, 13:38:26 do button down / polo and slacks combine themselves in a half-measured sense? - timmer July 31, 2019, 13:44:10 True story* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 13:34:39 an onus, a quip, a jab, a dig, a slam, a zinger, a slight, a barb (#JUSTICEFORBARB), a shitpost* - timmer July 31, 2019, 13:37:07 No way...only if I'm going to court/mediation. Otherwise, dress shirt, no tie and slacks* - Desert July 31, 2019, 13:19:40 I wear a tie pretty much every day. Suit if I have an important meeting. - DT July 31, 2019, 13:16:17 holy sfl, you’re in mgmt? - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 13:18:13 LOL. Yeah, not executive, but middle management* - DT July 31, 2019, 13:33:44 and, to be clear, my issue is you’re not enough of a dick to be in mgmt * - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 13:37:01 suit most days; jacket every day; I am a Tom Landry impersonator* - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 13:15:30 “Work?” - Stu July 31, 2019, 13:13:03 For theater management, every day. New job, jeans and a button up - hong kong phooey July 31, 2019, 13:04:53 I am now - illini July 31, 2019, 12:52:48 no. growing up i always thought i wanted a job where i had to wear one. now i'm glad i don't - lcubed July 31, 2019, 12:48:02 Did for about 10 years....now it's business casual * - Jersey July 31, 2019, 12:44:17 I work in a software company. I don't HAVE to, but I normally wear - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 12:37:58 I can wear a t shirt and shorts to work, so no* - bjl63 July 31, 2019, 12:30:54 This.* - PrkrLewis July 31, 2019, 12:52:15 *NASA employees agree* (nm) - timmer July 31, 2019, 12:32:23 yes* - NastyBoyd July 31, 2019, 12:30:26 Yes * - illini thunder July 31, 2019, 12:28:28 your profession mandates it* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:31:10 I wear jeans, gym shoes, and a button down shirt 99% of the time - IlliniSax05 July 31, 2019, 12:26:48 (i hate the term gym shoes in a way that I can't explain)* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:29:27 Ok - IlliniSax05 July 31, 2019, 17:38:49 my parents call them "tennies" (short for "tennis shoes") and it is the worst thing on the planet - biclops July 31, 2019, 12:30:56 I hate the following midwest words - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:32:08 WTF is "zukes"? And does anybody actually say maters and taters in normal vernacular?* - Desert July 31, 2019, 12:47:05 I think pop, and warsh (as a dialect) are the only ones I've seen - Figs July 31, 2019, 13:20:10 Taters is a southern thing not a midwestern thing. And yeah sometimes people say warsh but it's - Taz July 31, 2019, 13:48:15 Zukes = zucchini * - Sounder July 31, 2019, 14:13:41 *john travolta has entered the game** - digs July 31, 2019, 13:07:27 thoughts on "supper"?* - biclops July 31, 2019, 12:33:06 OMFG the worst - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:34:34 You’ve got a lot of hate in you. * - VIV July 31, 2019, 12:43:50 Everything is very meaningful to SF * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 12:49:34 Squawk has to wear a tie. - Kimmerz July 31, 2019, 12:25:12 no, but my previous manufacturing company did until they moved their hq to a high rise* - torinese July 31, 2019, 12:22:43 No, occasionally have to * - ijustkrushalot July 31, 2019, 12:22:13 once in a while seems perfectly normal - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:23:21 I wear a close comparison on the women's side, but slightly less formal - Taz July 31, 2019, 12:21:03 No but I hear the environment for the Germany job may be a tie-wearing one* - timmer July 31, 2019, 12:18:40 good thing you'll never have to worry about that* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:19:28 a zinger, a shitpost, a jab, a dig, a slight, an onus, a slam, a barb (#JUSTICEFORBARB), a quip* - timmer July 31, 2019, 12:26:15 i used to think "wow. he's wearing a suit. he must be important". now it's "wow, he's wearing a suit - biclops July 31, 2019, 12:17:09 Will the defendant please rise * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 12:21:05 Exactly, I try not to judge the practice - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:19:13 This how I envision Seattle dress since 1992... - timmer July 31, 2019, 12:31:18 Even in 1992, that wasn't accurate - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:32:53 what I envision and what is accurate are often never close* - timmer July 31, 2019, 12:34:30 It's not that I like dress clothes. But I do like setting ourselves apart and giving - Taz July 31, 2019, 12:23:25 Just my two cents - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:27:58 We dress at least one level above (really it's more like 2-3) the people who work at the agencies we - Taz July 31, 2019, 13:17:54 one of 37 bank branch vice presidents* - assassin July 31, 2019, 12:17:55 if yes, please specify field - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:16:24 I think this has been thoroughly covered... - illini thunder July 31, 2019, 12:29:21 uhh, white sox grounds crew - snipes824 July 31, 2019, 22:09:07 A movie about 3 sixth-graders trying to score with older girls and parties.... - timmer July 31, 2019, 19:40:49 This guy? -->* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 20:24:10 I don’t understand your question. It’s a movie * - digs July 31, 2019, 20:03:40 A movie about 12 year olds that cannot be seen by anyone under 17 years old - timmer July 31, 2019, 20:12:11 Like every other r rated movie... - digs July 31, 2019, 20:22:32 IT had a bunch of young kids under 15 in it and it was a Rated R movie?* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 20:16:15 Superbad...* - PDO July 31, 2019, 20:20:20 Programming note - jdl July 31, 2019, 7:46:08 4.5 Ws - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 14:53:23 i dreamt 6 wins* - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 16:58:43 It’s possible. - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 17:03:46 it's a religious fact that Iowa is going to do terrible, unspeakable things to us. - ijustkrushalot July 31, 2019, 14:56:12 Lovie extended for two years then. - osklister July 31, 2019, 16:15:45 looking at the schedule and we play a lot of "walk it up the court" offenses this year - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 15:44:41 I don't care if we get blown out by the best teams on our schedule as long as - Taz July 31, 2019, 16:57:26 I want to look like we've got a football team. No more blowouts. - osklister July 31, 2019, 17:41:55 You might really be asking for too much if ranger thinks I'm asking for too much ;)* - Taz July 31, 2019, 18:03:41 LOL, I hear ya. Many years of Illini fandom have led to any expectations being ruined. - osklister July 31, 2019, 18:10:38 We’ll get blown out a couple times - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 18:23:20 We’ll probably blow one B1G opponent out as well - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 18:26:34 Ooooh, oooh!! Mr Cot-TER!!! Can I put in my request for that to be Purdue? - osklister July 31, 2019, 20:00:55 Purdue put it on us, Nebraska, and OSU who are similar to us offensively - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 20:04:01 As I texted my dad last night: I'm excited! Only 4 weeks until my hopes are crushed yet again! - Taz July 31, 2019, 15:40:45 the first half vs Kent State last year burst my bubble - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 15:48:09 I'd crush them right now, but it's nice to be at Memorial Stadium when it happens * - ijustkrushalot July 31, 2019, 15:41:36 All I'm saying is #bowlorbust - Taz July 31, 2019, 15:42:51 if we are generally competitive and we finish this recruiting class VERY strong, then there is an - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 15:46:37 I just don't care about general competitiveness, recruiting, or bad luck - Taz July 31, 2019, 16:55:27 Let's take this one at a time: Competitiveness - GTFO without 6 wins, Recruiting... - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 18:27:19 We’re going to be like a 10ish point dog in every conference game less RU - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 19:09:39 Agreed. I'm not saying I don't care about recruiting, btw. I'm saying 3-9 with good recruits - Taz July 31, 2019, 18:51:32 Well, here’s the thing - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 18:54:16 Roundtree is a big loss. But the 4th year of any power 5 program should be able to overcome that - Taz July 31, 2019, 19:03:16 aren't there new bowls that 5-7 gets in now? (I know, that isn't better)* - ghost_of_clt July 31, 2019, 16:22:37 It’s not a guarantee and depends on how many 6-6 there are * - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 16:45:06 what did I miss?* - reggiedunlop July 31, 2019, 11:04:21 Sidney and Sydney.* - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 11:07:35 I am so down with the Sidney and Sydney show * - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 14:46:51 Sydney Sweeney?* - reggiedunlop July 31, 2019, 11:38:35 000 - roughy July 31, 2019, 11:14:54 ooo - jdl July 31, 2019, 11:07:13 yeah, I was in a meeting, didn't get to listen, how did it go and what info did I miss?* - reggiedunlop July 31, 2019, 11:39:12 lol. "info". - roughy July 31, 2019, 11:53:09 There's a link to the podcast - jdl July 31, 2019, 11:45:00 Hell of a warm-up act. - tvillini July 31, 2019, 7:56:37 IF I get out of my 9:00 meeting on time. * - roughy July 31, 2019, 7:56:30 lol dude I don't understand how you pull all this off.* - lp July 31, 2019, 8:24:56 meeting over!* - roughy July 31, 2019, 9:54:26 Quick NBA trivia: - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:23:28 Mason Plumlee * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 19:43:03 Pau Gasol?* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 19:39:19 I think he’s done. You mean Marc?* - digs July 31, 2019, 19:42:51 pau Just signed w Blazers I think?* - assassin July 31, 2019, 19:53:35 Wow. * - digs July 31, 2019, 20:02:12 Yes he did* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 20:01:34 Paul Milsap * - digs July 31, 2019, 19:32:23 Vince Carter * - digs July 31, 2019, 19:27:59 meyers leonard, harden or russ* - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 19:27:55 Someone random - digs July 31, 2019, 19:26:05 It is someone pretty random. Not JR. * - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:29:51 Trying to think of someone crazy from 3. Klay? * - digs July 31, 2019, 19:30:41 No. Hint. He’s on his 6th team* - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:34:48 Kyle Korver - digs July 31, 2019, 19:39:22 No. He had one magical year and magical playoff run. - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:44:29 Fvck. Thomas. As a Bill Simmons listener I should have gotten this - digs July 31, 2019, 19:47:23 Correct. Isaiah Thomas’ 53 points on his late sister’s birthday. * - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:48:57 i just looked it up -- not sure what VIV is saying but wiki has it as LBJ and russ as tied with 51 - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 19:33:05 crap, i'm wrong. there is another one* - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 19:36:16 There is one above it, i googled and remember it now too* - JacobRDaugherty July 31, 2019, 19:35:11 you might divine the mistake i made* - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 19:37:14 God Shammgod?* - RangerDanger July 31, 2019, 19:38:09 My guess, Lebron* - JacobRDaugherty July 31, 2019, 19:24:57 Tied for 2nd* - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:25:15 I just googled, I remember all top 3 now. Lebron's 51 was the most dominant game - JacobRDaugherty July 31, 2019, 19:33:34 i've seen enough of cubs, cards and brewers - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 19:23:55 Equifax Class Action Settlement - IB July 24, 2019, 16:48:40 Oops. Covered below.* - ATL July 31, 2019, 18:03:32 Yeah, from day 1 the math to me looked suspicious - timmer July 31, 2019, 19:03:05 sorry not sorry my view of lawyers is shitty* - ghost_of_clt July 27, 2019, 23:56:02 FYI, “up to” 125. It’s going to be a lot lower* - gvibes July 27, 2019, 21:11:35 Re: FYI, “up to” 125. It’s going to be a lot lower* - ghost_of_clt July 27, 2019, 21:40:13 Could be almost nothing if everyone affected signs up - dk July 27, 2019, 21:38:25 For our Lumber Liquidators settlement, we were told of up to $0.65 per dollar spent - timmer July 27, 2019, 21:16:04 thanks. Looks like I was effected* - EffinIllini July 27, 2019, 12:31:55 Not effectived* - TarheelIllini July 27, 2019, 11:29:16 What are the best ways to prevent the thieves from being able to utilize the stolen - Gus Johnson July 27, 2019, 11:28:11 damn, nothing for me* - Mrap24 July 25, 2019, 15:05:25 MrsDig is rakin in the cash* - OWWDig July 24, 2019, 20:31:55 Dude, they owe me money. Huzzah! Thanks man!* - Jackie July 24, 2019, 20:16:49 My wife was gotten but not me.* - BoCool July 24, 2019, 19:16:09 Yep, same.* - voiceofreason July 24, 2019, 21:28:39 not to skew my hat and look into the lens... - ghost_of_clt July 24, 2019, 17:51:40 Unless they hacked the FTC website, it is legit* - IB July 24, 2019, 17:56:12 i am glad if there is verification of the site. - ghost_of_clt July 24, 2019, 18:00:56 that $125 will be maybe $5 once they settle, then $1 after lawyer fees* - ghost_of_clt July 24, 2019, 17:41:27 I'm guessing 95% of the population doesn't have credit monitoring, which is a requirement - Figs July 25, 2019, 11:48:57 Are they really gonna check if each person has credit monitoring?* - HamptonSki July 25, 2019, 11:55:58 Nope. Straight Cash homie* - longsnapper July 24, 2019, 17:42:41 No, they already settled, this is the settlement* - IB July 24, 2019, 17:42:09 table unturned* - ghost_of_clt July 24, 2019, 17:43:38 Score, wife and I both qualify. Thanks IB!* - Blazer July 24, 2019, 17:23:53 Thanks! Free $250!* - Taz July 24, 2019, 17:16:57 Just submitted my claim. Thx! - Kajagoogoo July 24, 2019, 16:54:20 Saw your tweet and was just about ask about this. - OB25 July 24, 2019, 16:50:47 yes, standard class action administrator site, legit* - IB July 24, 2019, 16:51:42 Corrected: not Equibase, Equifax* - IB July 24, 2019, 16:49:57 Equine slip acknowledged* - General Engineer July 24, 2019, 17:43:38 Just happen already - BradUnderwoodforprez July 31, 2019, 12:53:45 Pulisic has scored twice for Chelsea today* - assassin July 31, 2019, 13:38:09 Pulisic had some nice goals, but Pedro easily had the best of the day - dk July 31, 2019, 17:19:50 That was fantastic. * - harb July 31, 2019, 17:21:25 I meant to watch that today, but got busy with actual work. Dam. * - harb July 31, 2019, 17:15:20 And an assist - BradUnderwoodforprez July 31, 2019, 13:40:25 CJ Dixon Commits to Illinois! - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 20:49:27 One month. BEAT AKRON.* - Detlef July 31, 2019, 17:10:03 Seriously - can we start a new thread when this kid announces?* - opossum jenkins July 31, 2019, 17:06:13 222 started a new thread when Tyler announced and it went nowhere. * - roughy July 31, 2019, 17:07:22 If it's Rod Smith then i think it's an offensive player.. - illinidarrin July 31, 2019, 16:46:25 It's Sparks. - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 17:00:56 Corey Patterson is imploring us to keep the party going - assassin July 31, 2019, 17:04:16 I need this in the next seven hours for the backdooriest cover ever. - roughy July 31, 2019, 17:11:53 What's the battle there? Pitt-Rutgers-Illinois? - roughy July 31, 2019, 17:04:12 Pretty sure it's just us at this point. - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 17:06:11 I thought he visited Pitt this month? * - roughy July 31, 2019, 17:08:00 He did but they were talking about bringing him back for an OV. - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 17:10:18 Well then we'd better beat *checks notes* Akron, Southern Miss, and South Florida. - roughy July 31, 2019, 17:14:05 1997, 2002, 2017, 2018... - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 17:15:14 Another Rick Flair - roughy July 31, 2019, 16:38:06 I still think Frenchie is in the bag. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 16:42:45 I agree - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 16:50:38 Joe Moore I hope.* - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 16:38:47 Meaning #3 would be Frenchie and #4 would be Moore? * - roughy July 31, 2019, 16:40:11 Maybe. It depends on if Dixon is included in the "four". - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 16:42:43 Dammit Rod we need a flow chart. * - roughy July 31, 2019, 16:59:28 Looks like we passed (at least, for now) on Quadre - UofIL6 July 30, 2019, 9:25:05 And he passed (at least, for now) on Cincy * - jdl July 30, 2019, 9:34:50 If we're only taking 14 in this class then that makes sense. - ihpsdm July 30, 2019, 9:33:24 Need to clarify: we don't know what they'll do transfer-wise, so the class might be more than 14. - roughy July 30, 2019, 13:48:22 Bottom line, i think there will be 18-20 new guys next year. Where they come from is up for debate. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 16:43:29 Seems like not much happened today except the 19 commit. Fair?* - opossum jenkins July 29, 2019, 16:59:08 Well, Florida State did tweet this: - roughy July 29, 2019, 19:02:45 That is a very confusing tweet* - Cunativeson July 29, 2019, 19:11:04 And now it has been deleted?* - Figs July 29, 2019, 20:40:33 They tweeted this (and somehow left it up for 7 hours) - roughy July 29, 2019, 21:42:15 Who's that? (Can you spell it out for me)* - Taz July 30, 2019, 8:58:21 Some think they meant to tweet player #3 so that it would read "34 days" (until their first game) - roughy July 30, 2019, 9:07:05 ooo - ihpsdm July 30, 2019, 9:04:04 Huh - Taz July 30, 2019, 9:07:31 It’s confusing how many days there are until FSU football - CanHartlebHireSnider July 30, 2019, 9:02:01 Frenchie is probably making a video. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 17:05:50 I mean, even if he commits to aTm, seems like there may be a long way on that one* - UofIL6 July 29, 2019, 17:38:47 I don't think there's a long way to go here. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 17:53:27 My inclination is to believe the 2nd commitment is usually really solid. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 17:40:19 Showw-dair* - VIV July 29, 2019, 17:22:10 Not even gonna lie: - roughy July 29, 2019, 17:19:31 Plot Twist: - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 17:23:10 I need you focused elsewhere. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 17:22:04 but that doesn't mean he hasn't not stealthily transferred. * - roughy July 29, 2019, 17:25:54 You have 25,000 words to crank out. I can't have you pining for a 10 when you've got a perfectly... - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 17:29:12 I don't even start the words until after I've been to 6-7 practices. - roughy July 29, 2019, 17:33:11 *glass breaks* - AyBayBalas July 29, 2019, 17:41:38 And please... Matthew Robinson in the pre-camp #1 spot? - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 17:36:49 Why would the spring game starter not be the first day of camp starter? - roughy July 29, 2019, 21:38:07 At some point, you have to think he’s on transfer watch - uofi1998 July 30, 2019, 8:22:04 You can dream of Khalil while LLOUIing his eventual make-believe replacement.* - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 17:35:48 I want that Moore kid. Badly* - opossum jenkins July 29, 2019, 17:12:02 I think the expectation was 3... - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 17:02:15 Illinoize! - jdl July 29, 2019, 14:27:50 Devon Witherspoon commits to Illinois!* - Detlef July 29, 2019, 13:24:09 Looks like he only played football his Senior season. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 14:36:20 Kid looks like a FS playing CB in high school. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 14:35:23 yep - illiniranger July 29, 2019, 14:55:44 Dunno his competition, but his tape makes him seem football fast/aware. - AyBayBalas July 29, 2019, 13:33:48 the level of HS competition looks pretty good - illiniranger July 29, 2019, 13:38:57 I think he has better athleticism than Thompson, maybe not quite as quick since he's longer - AyBayBalas July 29, 2019, 13:49:11 Haven't watched a second of film but I hope he's a DB. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 13:45:02 He played CB mostly in high school, but I think his traits project him more to a FS* - AyBayBalas July 29, 2019, 13:50:42 I’m not familiar with him. Is this good?* - illini21 July 29, 2019, 13:27:30 Here's his profile. Looks like a LATE 2019 pick up. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 13:29:17 His Twitter profile used to say "cornerback at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas" - roughy July 29, 2019, 13:34:18 I wonder if Hudson was recruiting him at FAU? - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 13:37:42 I guess we don't know yet if he's a 2020 or a 2019. - roughy July 29, 2019, 13:41:02 This is...odd. Are the JUCO LOIs binding? - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 13:42:20 In order: - roughy July 29, 2019, 13:45:57 Thought you had to be a qualifier to Tx after 1 juco year? - illinijohn July 29, 2019, 13:52:22 You are correct* - JacobRDaugherty July 29, 2019, 17:08:29 I don't know the specifics - roughy July 29, 2019, 14:03:01 That makes sense. Thanks.* - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 13:48:29 updating numbers for next year.... - roughy July 29, 2019, 14:00:44 I had no idea this class was going to be so small. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 14:06:07 I mean, we might dump 15 players again and the class would be 25. - roughy July 29, 2019, 14:19:46 and this article says he signed with Hutch in February: - roughy July 29, 2019, 13:37:03 I think he'll be in camp on Friday. So think of it like Dominic Stampley last year. * - roughy July 29, 2019, 13:28:54 Not bad, more competition at that position.* - illinidarrin July 29, 2019, 13:35:59 Well, a kid still available on July 29th is almost assuredly "bad". - roughy July 29, 2019, 13:49:49 Devon Witherspoon commits! - jdl July 29, 2019, 13:23:46 Class of 2019?* - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 13:27:28 Looks like it * - jdl July 29, 2019, 13:27:58 This is...different. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 11:55:56 I think it was just ESPN giving him a rating - UIHuskie July 29, 2019, 12:04:25 ESPN finally gave him a profile, they graded him a 76, he jumped in the composite. * - roughy July 29, 2019, 12:02:28 Same rating as Reggie Love? - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 12:10:47 Without ESPN in the Composite it's just 247 and Rivals at that stage - UIHuskie July 29, 2019, 12:16:52 Or, I'm surprised they haven't bought a legitimate ranking system. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 12:13:07 I think he's an early Asamoah Award candidate. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 12:05:01 he looks pretty raw to me - illiniranger July 29, 2019, 12:20:44 Clubhouse leader is Quinton McCoy. * - roughy July 29, 2019, 12:14:30 Dammit* - UIHuskie July 29, 2019, 12:04:50 i'd say his offer list would have him somewhere around where 247 ranks him * - illiniranger July 29, 2019, 11:59:07 Jadon Thompson transferring to Naperville Central. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 10:17:48 I see these only as positives, no? However slight they may be. - AyBayBalas July 29, 2019, 10:25:43 The EdgyTim piece said he's planning to graduate in May.* - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:28:49 Why transfer from Marist then? - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 10:30:29 Mom got a job in Naperville, according to the piece.* - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:33:40 That's interesting. Thanks! - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 10:35:16 It is since he wants to enroll at Illinois early. He couldn't graduate early at Marist. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 10:28:41 Kind of disappointing we couldn't get Jackson in town this past weekend. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:30:03 I think they can, seems like Bellamy does a good job connecting with the kids, I think when push - AyBayBalas July 29, 2019, 10:34:48 I'm trying really hard not to read too much into this tweet. - Illiniphil July 29, 2019, 10:10:10 Your link is messed up, but I'm assuming you're referring to Moore telling Antonio Johnson to DM him - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:11:56 The thing I never understand about the "DM me" tweets... - Figs July 29, 2019, 10:14:37 If they don't follow each other, I don't think they can DM. Don't know if they do or not.* - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:18:26 I thought he was referring to this: - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 10:14:29 Honestly, that could just be an attempt at humor and mean nothing. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:17:14 I didn't think it meant anything either. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 10:18:17 Frenchie making a video - jdl July 29, 2019, 9:43:59 "Sorry, that page doesn't exist." * - roughy July 29, 2019, 10:43:35 I choose to believe this is good news* - UofIL6 July 29, 2019, 10:00:03 It would be nice to add a 50 year-old who smokes cigars. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 9:49:03 Is that his dad or something? * - digs July 29, 2019, 10:18:32 Yes. James Frenchie (the younger one) has a different twitter handle. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 10:20:03 I believe it is* - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:18:54 I'm not falling for it. St. John was making a video 45 minutes after two CB picks - roughy July 29, 2019, 9:46:16 Ok, don't fall for it, but you should still get the LLUOI ready. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:06:53 it's still July* - roughy July 29, 2019, 10:42:42 The difference is that Frenchie really hasn't visited anyone else recently. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 9:50:14 I too feel good about Frenchie - roughy July 29, 2019, 9:51:40 U$C transfer Trevon Sidney enrolled, added to roster per Werner* - Detlef July 29, 2019, 9:05:43 Sidejack: Not a big deal but Mondesir is back at LB? - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 9:17:16 Pretty sure he was at LB this spring. - roughy July 29, 2019, 9:23:31 Must have missed that. Also noticed that Chase Brown still isn't on the roster. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 9:28:42 Do we know why Chase Brown transferred? Feels PT will be tougher to come by here than at WMU - AyBayBalas July 29, 2019, 11:03:31 Think he's going to blue shirt, so won't be on the roster until classes start. * - larue33 July 29, 2019, 9:32:38 Sydney's brother? Is that happening? - roughy July 29, 2019, 9:30:15 His twitter profile says he's in Champaign now. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 9:33:53 I have the number at 80 right now pending walkon scholarship decisions. - roughy July 29, 2019, 9:41:24 Thanks! I hope they give Stover a scholarship. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 9:45:36 It's a tricky thing. That's an actual scholarship that could be used at some point. - roughy July 29, 2019, 9:53:29 #FEED5 * - jdl July 29, 2019, 9:08:03 Antonio Johnson decommits from Tennessee* - Carl Spackler July 28, 2019, 21:21:11 Assuming he has an aTm offer, that timing seems to suggest he’s leaning that way. - uofi1998 July 28, 2019, 21:32:55 Seems impressionable. Get him back on campus* - UofIL6 July 28, 2019, 21:26:09 We had him here a week after he committed to Tennessee. - ihpsdm July 28, 2019, 21:28:01 That was for a 7on7 camp, right? - UofIL6 July 28, 2019, 21:32:48 The 7 v 7 event was rained out. There was a big man camp going on at the same time, however. - ihpsdm July 28, 2019, 21:36:16 If we were to land Frenchie and Joe Moore in the near future we'd have the 69th best class - AyBayBalas July 28, 2019, 20:52:06 So, it looks like 1 or 2 more to go? - illinidarrin July 28, 2019, 19:41:48 Looks like we've got Roughy's 7 commits by Aug 1 on the board even tho one hasn't announced yet* - AyBayBalas July 28, 2019, 20:37:31 Kevin Tyler commits* - Carl Spackler July 28, 2019, 19:27:52 Son of Steven Tyler, brother to Liv: great-grandson of John. - osklister July 29, 2019, 9:54:11 Great offer list * - illiniranger July 28, 2019, 20:21:02 America: #### YEAH. - uofi1998 July 28, 2019, 20:01:27 Probably our best OL get since the Class of 2018.* - ihpsdm July 28, 2019, 19:30:54 God I love that* - opossum jenkins July 28, 2019, 19:28:20 Per twitter, Antonio Johnson visited aTm. Perhaps UT commitment not that solid - UofIL6 July 28, 2019, 15:40:31 And just like that it's back open - AyBayBalas July 28, 2019, 21:17:37 I think that ship has sailed. - ihpsdm July 28, 2019, 21:20:21 *taps fingers on desk, waits for commits* (nm) - opossum jenkins July 28, 2019, 10:18:52 Thought we’d hear something by now * - illiniranger July 28, 2019, 16:02:22 Yeah, I’m privately melting the #### down* - opossum jenkins July 28, 2019, 16:18:44 Nowadays, need time to make the twitter video* - UofIL6 July 28, 2019, 16:03:23 Marcellus Moore just committed to purdue* - illini21 July 27, 2019, 18:34:25 I keep going back to Roughy's post - JacobRDaugherty July 28, 2019, 11:01:13 Henning and Mookie were always going to be tough - UofIL6 July 28, 2019, 11:23:09 Henning and Mookie had some self sabotage - JacobRDaugherty July 28, 2019, 11:51:47 Wait what did wisch do?* - illini21 July 28, 2019, 12:01:39 Created a twitter account* - opossum jenkins July 28, 2019, 13:06:37 Yep.* - uofi1998 July 28, 2019, 11:25:36 Get Frenchie and I'm okay with this miss. - AyBayBalas July 27, 2019, 19:31:53 I think Cumby is a running back - illiniranger July 28, 2019, 13:02:55 I worry about keeping Thompson as the staff keeps striking out in Chicago* - jayd July 27, 2019, 20:28:24 Yep* - uofi1998 July 28, 2019, 11:26:03 Brohm is recruiting pretty well there * - illiniranger July 27, 2019, 18:42:05 Of course. ####* - longsnapper July 27, 2019, 18:39:49 Was that a saltine? - Chuck Woodaby July 27, 2019, 16:41:18 3 new CB's for Sparks,Frenchie and Tyler from Wiltfong... - illinidarrin July 27, 2019, 15:55:05 I choose to believe they represent three yet undeclared commitments* - opossum jenkins July 27, 2019, 18:51:47 I have long liked Tyler more than St. John. Obviously like St. John more - JacobRDaugherty July 27, 2019, 16:10:33 Tyler would be a great pick up. - ihpsdm July 27, 2019, 16:18:27 Yeah I don't think I like him more than JSJ but he'd be my favorite OL on the board if he commits - AyBayBalas July 27, 2019, 16:40:29 Get Frenchie and then continue to work on St John* - UofIL6 July 27, 2019, 16:17:31 That's a fair amount of OL help right there, plus some more WR depth* - AyBayBalas July 27, 2019, 15:58:25 If they landed that group you’d have to be really impressed with the O recruiting for this cycle - illiniranger July 27, 2019, 16:34:36 Our Secondary and LB recruiting is odd. - ihpsdm July 27, 2019, 16:41:03 I think at that point you hope for Joe Moore and then I have no clue, obviously the staff takes - AyBayBalas July 27, 2019, 16:38:40 ooo - illinidarrin July 27, 2019, 12:49:12 Just did a phone spot in Columbia and told them we got a commit from a QB. - PDO July 27, 2019, 10:16:39 nice!* - ghost_of_clt July 27, 2019, 13:22:46 you guys got a commitment from a JV quarterback? - Pooter July 27, 2019, 10:03:56 5 commits from 5 different states. - CubsWonWorldSeries July 27, 2019, 9:44:47 Why is there no film* - roughy July 27, 2019, 8:46:57 He didn't play much last year. - ihpsdm July 27, 2019, 8:51:17 I’m not going spend another second thinking about this kid until after he signs. - opossum jenkins July 27, 2019, 5:48:57 I’m in the same boat, he’ll decommit at some point* - gig July 27, 2019, 10:41:02 Yep. Call me on signing day, then I'll be excited.* - bjl63 July 27, 2019, 8:38:22 I"m just happy that something not terrible happened. - ihpsdm July 27, 2019, 7:46:25 Beason* - JacobRDaugherty July 27, 2019, 8:57:12 Beason visited in the Summer of 2017 with Avery and Myers. - ihpsdm July 27, 2019, 9:01:56 I got too excited last night, and had too much drink - illiniranger July 27, 2019, 7:42:30 This.* - Detlef July 27, 2019, 6:13:21 Okay I'm just letting my endorphins control my brain and now I'm thinking bout the possibility of - AyBayBalas July 26, 2019, 22:45:55 still need depth though. On the LOS - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 22:50:16 I wouldn't even go as far as to say we're a great 7 on 7 team, have you seen the WR corps? - AyBayBalas July 26, 2019, 23:47:49 This is a grand slam. Wow wow wow! - uofi1998 July 26, 2019, 21:44:23 right now, today, it’s the best on paper QB recruit we’ve ever landed - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 21:45:46 Yes. Even better than Juice. - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 21:51:09 Wasn’t Juice a top 100 guy? - CanHartlebHireSnider July 26, 2019, 21:57:49 80th overall and #3 on Rivals nationally for QBs* - assassin July 26, 2019, 22:14:42 I assume you’re talking about Juice?* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 26, 2019, 22:15:36 yes sir* - assassin July 26, 2019, 22:18:58 I was just to look up his offer list - CanHartlebHireSnider July 26, 2019, 22:30:24 I don’t remember Juice having an offer list like this - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 22:29:44 I yield that Juice was a better commit - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 22:46:24 As long as we're being context free and everything, there's a QB on the roster right now - IB July 26, 2019, 22:33:18 If we’re talking about reasonably assumed committable offers at the time of his decision... - OB25 July 26, 2019, 22:33:10 Those guys were Top 15 in the country. - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 22:41:14 which is fair once he signed as a QB - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 22:48:37 My problem with 247 Sports is that they still listed him as an Athlete when they dropped him. - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 22:51:56 Eh. #### em. * - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 23:02:08 no, but I’m just talking QB * - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 22:36:13 Ah I missed that. Carry on. - OB25 July 26, 2019, 22:41:13 I’m also differentiating that IW was not offered as a QB by those teams - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 22:45:23 I feel like Scheelhaase wasn’t much different than Juice in this regard. - OB25 July 26, 2019, 22:49:01 I'll take the L on this as well but still shocked by this development. - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 22:48:54 North Carolina didn’t get involved until much later - CanHartlebHireSnider July 26, 2019, 22:32:51 This doesn’t make sense, but he’s almost too good of a recruit on paper. - OB25 July 26, 2019, 21:46:37 Now that I think it through it's not all that confusing what happened - IB July 26, 2019, 21:56:31 That makes sense. - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 22:01:02 he has warm CBs from Maryland so, at a minimum, Lox is still interested - IB July 26, 2019, 22:03:10 Hasn't even taken a snap as a starter in varsity fb.* - timmer July 26, 2019, 21:21:53 I think the potential varience here is off the charts - IB July 26, 2019, 21:35:20 ILL has to be a “recruit and develop” place - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 21:40:48 So.........4.75 TCs instead of 5?* - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 21:28:04 Ooo. - longsnapper July 26, 2019, 20:55:31 wut* - Blazer July 26, 2019, 20:53:18 Holy shit* - UIHuskie July 26, 2019, 20:51:53 I think I shit my dick * - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 20:50:40 I pissed my anus* - Tbag July 26, 2019, 20:53:28 Just a composite 4 Star QB with offers from Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia. - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 20:52:26 Our brand is WAY stronger outside the state. You should hear AZ locals talk about us* - Desert July 26, 2019, 21:14:17 They will never forget 2005. And we’ve had good battles over the years. - uofi1998 July 26, 2019, 21:46:57 It’s unbelievable. * - illiniranger July 26, 2019, 20:53:50 It's a long way to Feb-u-airy.... - osklister July 26, 2019, 21:11:21 He's signing in December. - ihpsdm July 26, 2019, 21:12:29 Well he can sign in December but point is still valid* - Mrap24 July 26, 2019, 21:12:19 I couldn't think of a song that sounded like December. LOL. - osklister July 26, 2019, 21:23:15 The world makes no sense moment: I was just told that corned beef is not a traditional Irish dish* - reggiedunlop July 31, 2019, 14:27:57 I was just told that Bill Murray is a jackoff who should not be idiolized* - Stu July 31, 2019, 14:44:29 attaboy, Stu * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 14:46:08 Attaboy, Luther. - osklister July 31, 2019, 16:21:24 New York dish* - Phytynlini July 31, 2019, 14:36:28 Yeah...I think it was originally Bacon & Cabbage. Or something like that.* - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 14:34:31 you are correct. They came to the us and couldn’t get the bacon. - BoCool July 31, 2019, 14:42:55 I've gotta admit, I'm having really mixed feelings about this video. - doubledown July 31, 2019, 15:03:47 Personally, I'm dissatisfied. I wanted more. Karma should have stepped in and said... - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 15:46:03 Why was he arresting her? * - Taz July 31, 2019, 15:36:37 The initial stop was for a broken light* - timmer July 31, 2019, 15:41:21 From what I could tell he was going to just issue a citation. She refused to sign. - GrandmotherPearlsJam July 31, 2019, 15:40:47 That's a really shitty reason to arrest someone* - Taz July 31, 2019, 15:43:22 Well when you're an adult acting like a 4 year old, I'm guessing shitty reasons go out the window* - GrandmotherPearlsJam July 31, 2019, 15:57:22 She then drove away. Then when he caught up with her, tried to run away. So...pretty good reason.* - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 15:47:51 When she refused his lawful order to get out of the car for arrest, then she was resisting arrest - Taz July 31, 2019, 16:10:40 Well, she treated him really shitty* - timmer July 31, 2019, 15:46:30 I only have one feeling about this: FVCK YEAH - timmer July 31, 2019, 15:24:17 Pretty not-great deescalation by him. * - ijustkrushalot July 31, 2019, 15:15:55 "Fine, I'll sign it" should have been the end of it. * - doubledown July 31, 2019, 15:29:56 By then it was too late. Had he complied to her reconsideration after what she said and done...... - timmer July 31, 2019, 15:35:48 No. * - doubledown July 31, 2019, 15:42:53 Yes seconded.* - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 15:49:04 Yes.* - timmer July 31, 2019, 15:47:40 How awesome would it be if the Fed decide NOT to cut rates? - timmer July 31, 2019, 12:11:48 meltdown averted. rate cut* - assassin July 31, 2019, 13:13:08 The hangover is gonna be so very very bad. * - doubledown July 31, 2019, 15:43:43 that mean its time to refinance my mortgage?* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 15:18:26 Cutting rates during ‘the best economy ever’. What a world* - John Coctostan July 31, 2019, 14:06:22 There are signs of a slowdown already though* - ECEIllinois July 31, 2019, 15:51:51 you mean the one time $1k bonuses touted didn't create continuous momentum?* - ghost_of_clt July 31, 2019, 15:57:23 It part due to shitty policy by the administration * - opey8 July 31, 2019, 15:56:15 [DJT] Too little, too late. Look at what you just did! [/DJT] - timmer July 31, 2019, 13:53:17 ooo - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 13:01:45 Very interesting. Ken Rosenthal saying that the Reds are going after Trevor Bauer - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 18:43:16 White Sox fast-tracking Andrew Vaughn. On his way to high-A Winston Salem* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 8:32:05 Hit a homer, and on base 3 times so far* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:06:14 Oh my....that was crushed - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 13:12:18 That was a blast!* - MtHoodIllini July 31, 2019, 15:03:53 rumour of Madrigal being promoted to AAA Charlotte* - Detlef July 31, 2019, 8:52:05 Big group singing his praises. - osklister July 31, 2019, 14:07:55 Fegan reporting it too* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 9:59:14 Interesting move to fast track him and bump him up when he’s been struggling in AA as of late* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 10:01:21 Yeah, after tearing things up the first month, the last few weeks have been a struggle* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 10:07:45 He doesn’t hit the ball very hard - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 10:13:06 Wouldn't mind seeing them trade a few relievers (and Abreu); wind up with like the 6th pick in the - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 9:01:31 Girsch already making excuses in Goold’s piece today. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 8:09:35 I'm good with not moving Carlson or Gorman. I know it wont get a stud in trade - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 8:12:06 Caleb Smith would cost a lot - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 8:20:15 So would Robbie Ray. - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 8:23:47 I wont mortgage the future for a win now bandage. Build for the long term* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 8:51:04 The Cards aren’t built that way. They are stuck in between. * - uofi1998 July 31, 2019, 9:29:49 Yup. Very stuck * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 12:51:16 I didn't see a thread on the fight, but here it is... - illinidarrin July 30, 2019, 22:49:22 double post* - ArtVandelay July 31, 2019, 7:11:39 baseball "fights" are hilarious. Just think, 50 grown men, if they really wanted to throw fists... - ArtVandelay July 31, 2019, 7:11:38 Charging the opposing dugout just cracks me up* - Mrap24 July 30, 2019, 22:53:08 I can’t get over this trade from Cleveland’s perspective - CanHartlebHireSnider July 30, 2019, 22:17:51 A WS contender gave up a 3+ WAR pitcher because they were too cheap to pay him 2 seasons from now. - HamptonSki July 30, 2019, 22:47:20 Or they didn’t want to deal with his bs anymore - CanHartlebHireSnider July 30, 2019, 22:53:46 They are a worse team without Bauer than with him* - HamptonSki July 31, 2019, 7:20:03 No way. They are much better both short term and long term - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 8:21:20 It seems like larceny - AintHatin July 31, 2019, 6:29:39 Yeah it’s awesome for them. Such an improvement to their OF.* - OB25 July 30, 2019, 22:19:45 Cincy hoping he gets the haircut and the sleeveless vest back* - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 22:19:36 This a great deal for Cleveland. Great job by their FO - CanHartlebHireSnider July 30, 2019, 21:53:52 If you are the Reds, why?* - voiceofreason July 30, 2019, 21:30:21 2020. Same reason Mets traded for Stroman* - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 21:55:50 Mets are a heck of a lot closer to competing than the Reds are. This doesn’t - voiceofreason July 30, 2019, 22:18:23 Bauer is going to Reds in part of a 3 team deal with Indians and Padres - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 21:06:35 And “current” Indian Puig gets involved in a brawl as a “former” Red* - Walkon July 30, 2019, 21:28:56 I've never seen a pitcher charge a dugout when getting pulled* - Mrap24 July 30, 2019, 21:46:22 Cleveland going to get a few less games from Puig potentially* - OB25 July 30, 2019, 21:30:35 and Amir Garrett also had some trade buzz...and he threw a couple punches - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 21:34:40 That’s a really fun deal, with the Indians getting Reyes and Puig. - OB25 July 30, 2019, 21:16:39 Seriously f this cards front office for not having the balls to do this* - John Coctostan July 30, 2019, 21:14:21 Matt Carpenter 0-2 with a BB tonight. 0-21 in the minor leagues - illini July 30, 2019, 21:20:30 if the cost was Gorman or Carlson...I am okay with not doing the deal* - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 21:15:26 Pads get a good prospect in Trammell, Indians get Puig. What did Pads give up?* - UofIL6 July 30, 2019, 21:12:58 Franmil. My heart just broke a bit.* - LeatherneckIllini July 30, 2019, 21:25:14 Yeah, I love that guy* - reggiedunlop July 30, 2019, 21:26:02 Franmil Reyes and Logan Allen are headed to the Indians,* - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 21:13:28 Puig going to Cleveland in the deal* - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 21:12:58 Should be interesting. Not really sure it makes sense for either the Reds or Indians* - UofIL6 July 30, 2019, 21:08:11 What if he throws a ball into Kentucky?!* - Tortillini July 30, 2019, 21:11:03 Bauer throwing that ball over the fence... *Chef's kiss* my favorite pitcher* - longsnapper July 30, 2019, 20:53:33 As bad and cheap as Reinsdorf is, hes easily not even the worst in his division - HamptonSki July 30, 2019, 18:49:27 plus I could easily see the Indians ownership trading Lindor in the offseason - DanSaint July 30, 2019, 18:59:57 TIL: The blonde doctor in "Road House" was NOT Patrick Swayze's wife in real life - timmer July 31, 2019, 10:52:01 Story I read, every time of the Murray bros watches the sex scene, they call the director - reggiedunlop July 31, 2019, 10:55:30 Bill Murray is a jackoff and an asshole. It's crazy that he's idolized* - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 14:39:29 that's a spicy meatball * - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 14:41:02 Every time someone mentions a "funny" bill murray story, i feel like I'm taking crazy pills. - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 14:42:53 it's a little overboard - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 14:44:20 He was a total jackass to me during the FF run. - PDO July 31, 2019, 14:52:29 I'm like thanos. I need balance. So if everyone loves him, I must hate - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 14:52:12 Bill Murray told that story when he hung out with Anthony Bourdain* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 11:55:32 read that as well, though I thought it was just Bill Murray who calls - IlliniSax05 July 31, 2019, 11:48:54 Grantland did a story on it (link inside) - bulldogmba July 31, 2019, 14:18:40 *calls Mitch glazer ** - digs July 31, 2019, 10:55:13 ooo - ijustkrushalot July 31, 2019, 13:37:23 ooo. - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 14:40:33 Stadiums are backwards. * - doubledown July 31, 2019, 14:37:23 What is all this "Place Your Hand Over Your Heart" for the national anthem hubbub that is constantly - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 13:00:36 You're looking for rationality from people who get really worked up over insufficient adherence - doubledown July 31, 2019, 14:32:45 Didn't someone miss it last night? Tallest debater?? - osklister July 31, 2019, 14:03:26 Tim Ryan "absentmindedly" (his word) forgot to* - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 14:04:21 Figs and snipes got it* - TarheelIllini July 31, 2019, 13:41:04 I don't see hockey players doing it. - timmer July 31, 2019, 13:35:44 that's because they are all Canadian* - Orangeillini July 31, 2019, 13:39:36 Americans make up 28.6% of NHL rosters* - timmer July 31, 2019, 13:48:57 People need something to be offended by* - Figs July 31, 2019, 13:11:50 Because republicans are bad faith actors* - snipes824 July 31, 2019, 13:07:25 People care more about performative patriotism than actual patriotism* - ECEIllinois July 31, 2019, 13:06:07 See also: religion. * - doubledown July 31, 2019, 14:34:50 “The declarations of the nationalists too often make me think... - DT July 31, 2019, 13:12:53 ding* - Tortillini July 31, 2019, 13:11:30 I have similar questions about how close am I to an event while the anthem is being played - BradUnderwoodforprez July 31, 2019, 13:03:51 In the army, if you were driving down the street and noticed that reveille or the end of day - Taz July 31, 2019, 13:10:14 there are two times you have to do this - reveille when the flag is raised and retreat, when the fla - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 13:42:59 So then is there a time you know of...in a civilian setting...where civilians are supposed to place - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 13:57:55 no * - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 14:21:34 In my experience people in the stadium/arena, even concessions, stopped when the anthem started* - ECEIllinois July 31, 2019, 13:07:18 Hmm. Good question. I say no, you don't. Only if you're at your seat or in the aisle.* - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 13:05:10 Sir, this is a Walgreen’s. * - VIV July 31, 2019, 13:02:26 Holy shit. Got visas and booked flights - opey8 July 30, 2019, 22:08:13 I missed the boat. Which country are you headed to?* - HectorVillanueva19 July 31, 2019, 14:29:19 Gent, Belgium. Living right in city center* - opey8 July 31, 2019, 14:30:24 Awesome! Very jealous. Plz find an excuse for OpeyCo to pay for me to visit* - mg July 31, 2019, 10:19:31 Lol, maybe i have a budget for overseas consultants?...* - opey8 July 31, 2019, 10:24:40 awesome, good luck!* - torinese July 31, 2019, 9:31:14 I don’t recall, but is this a defined timeline? - Carl Spackler July 31, 2019, 8:23:09 Yes, scheduled for 24 mos but could be extended* - opey8 July 31, 2019, 8:36:32 Replace could with will. - londoner July 31, 2019, 9:14:09 That's our expectation, but mrs needs to come back to finish her PhD - opey8 July 31, 2019, 9:31:48 So you're saying you're going to be living with an exchange student? - timmer July 31, 2019, 9:34:53 Dear penthouse forum...* - Taz July 31, 2019, 10:23:16 Amazing, enjoy it! (and dont mention The War) - memyselfandillini July 31, 2019, 8:06:50 Awesome. 0% chance you regret it. * - ATL July 31, 2019, 8:02:30 That's great. Good luck & enjoy!* - Tortillini July 31, 2019, 7:35:52 Have a blast!!!* - LeatherneckIllini July 31, 2019, 7:02:17 Very cool. Enjoy it. * - illini July 31, 2019, 6:57:14 Awesome! I'm sure it's scary, but it's also a fantastic opportunity.* - DT July 31, 2019, 6:50:41 Have fun* - timmer July 31, 2019, 6:01:43 The biggest problem with living in Europe is that you're not going to want to leave * - londoner July 31, 2019, 1:51:25 Yeah, we've talked about that..* - opey8 July 31, 2019, 5:34:30 All the best my man* - lp July 31, 2019, 1:02:26 ####. Yeah.* - longsnapper July 30, 2019, 22:41:14 Bonjour* - Mrap24 July 30, 2019, 22:32:03 Great news! Congrats!* - Victor's bananas July 30, 2019, 22:28:28 Awesome. Congrats and good luck. * - harb July 30, 2019, 22:27:59 You can give some advice to Timmer when he makes the big move* - Sounder July 30, 2019, 22:18:25 Ah. The rare double tapered shitpost - digs July 31, 2019, 7:18:38 Way to be the weird creepy side character to an already creepy book* - lp July 31, 2019, 2:26:06 I took it to be intended as a zinger, not a personal attack* - Taz July 31, 2019, 8:36:52 a jab, a dig, a slight, an onus, a slam, a barb (#JUSTICEFORBARB), a quip* - timmer July 31, 2019, 8:44:49 He said Europe, not Orlando.* - Chicago Joe July 30, 2019, 22:52:19 Wow. Enjoy!* - PapaDels July 30, 2019, 22:16:41 The Dow is down more than 200 points since Powell started talking - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 13:49:34 ($2,500)...tell that man to shut up* - TarheelIllini July 31, 2019, 14:18:28 #JUSTICEFORTIMMER! (nm) - timmer July 31, 2019, 13:52:16 300+ now * - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 13:52:10 Report: Well-off suburban Chicago families are scamming UofI and other colleges into $$$ - ATL July 29, 2019, 16:20:03 First time I got to read some background. I guess one gamer was a college administrator. :-) - osklister July 31, 2019, 14:13:19 The 2018 Annual Treasury report shows $1.1 trillion in Fed Direct Loans AR. - lp July 30, 2019, 15:33:26 I... don't think that right. The IRS took in 1.7 trillion in income taxes in 2018 - IlliniRunner July 30, 2019, 16:12:25 you guys are mixing up balance sheet vs income statement on this. not knowing how the loan balances - torinese July 30, 2019, 16:14:50 I understand that. That's what I was trying to say. The second link in my post - IlliniRunner July 30, 2019, 16:16:24 but the time periods of the "majority of inbound cash" lp is comparing are different. - torinese July 30, 2019, 16:52:45 I ####ed this up mb. If anyone wants to break it down I could obv use the accounting101* - lp July 31, 2019, 8:23:51 sorry, i was conflating what your and lp's posts* - torinese July 30, 2019, 16:54:45 No problem. I should have been more explicit about the apples to oranges comparison* - IlliniRunner July 30, 2019, 17:05:04 Shouldn't the same be said for wealthy minority families, too? - HectorVillanueva19 July 30, 2019, 15:22:44 THIS is why Trump won* - IlliniRunner July 30, 2019, 16:14:13 I'm assuming that scholarships for people of color either ask for family income info - Taz July 30, 2019, 16:08:24 What does this have to do with minorities? - Corky St Claire July 30, 2019, 16:04:02 Also, who says that some of these families aren’t minorities?* - ATL July 30, 2019, 15:58:43 lol yikes* - lp July 30, 2019, 15:36:39 nm - IlliniRunner July 30, 2019, 16:13:35 You are the king of whataboutism for sure * - ATL July 30, 2019, 15:31:25 Weird that the WSJ article came out at about the same time. - gvibes July 30, 2019, 13:07:01 wtf is a certified college planner?* - torinese July 30, 2019, 14:31:43 Someone who helps you get around fasfa, duh* - Taz July 30, 2019, 14:38:11 Man, one of the bullets under the Premium plan: - lp July 30, 2019, 13:10:50 Finally read (ok, skimmed) the original article. - osklister July 30, 2019, 12:05:53 There seems to be at least some question about this representation made to the courts - ATL July 30, 2019, 12:16:26 "financial support" seems like a lie* - gvibes July 30, 2019, 12:17:35 I wonder if a lawyer will be able to convince a judge that the second "and" means "or"* - ATL July 30, 2019, 12:25:41 "can provide educational and financial opportunities and support" would allow more weasel room, - gvibes July 30, 2019, 12:39:22 yikes that’s awful* - LPAD July 30, 2019, 12:02:31 Erasing all student loan debt as a dem platform just hands Trump 5 more years. - LeatherneckIllini July 30, 2019, 10:31:50 Blanket debt forgiveness is a terrible idea. Debt forgiveness for going in to public service jobs - John Coctostan July 30, 2019, 12:03:20 It seems to mostly help doctors who make big bucks at technically not-for-profit hospitals* - gvibes July 30, 2019, 12:18:33 wait, is that happening today? i thought it was more for educators* - torinese July 30, 2019, 12:50:35 Doctors who work at qualifying non-profits are eligible for PSLF. - gvibes July 30, 2019, 12:55:12 my wife doesn't qualify since we consolidated her loans under the "wrong" type of account* - torinese July 30, 2019, 12:57:36 That was promised, helped people win elections, and then the program was hollowed out. - lp July 30, 2019, 12:08:08 To both of you: I’m not defending the program as currently run but the idea of how good it - John Coctostan July 30, 2019, 12:21:52 Suburban Midwest swing districts is exactly who that would help* - snipes824 July 30, 2019, 11:20:19 Upper middle class people are caught cheating the system so they can pay less for - Taz July 30, 2019, 10:59:18 Or, it is distasteful to erase voluntary debt at the expense of personal responsibility - Desert July 30, 2019, 11:49:17 I feel kinda the same, tbh. I feel like it's an attempt to buy votes. But at the same time, do you k - Taz July 30, 2019, 12:01:02 Oh totally, I get it. But, you chose to get your degrees. You chose your career path. - Desert July 30, 2019, 12:20:52 I absolutely signed up for this debt and accept responsibility for it - Taz July 30, 2019, 12:40:12 Make them dischargeable and watch how the underwriting improves.* - Chuck Woodaby July 30, 2019, 12:24:21 But then the SLABS lose one of their guardrails. Which is what this is all about, really. - lp July 30, 2019, 12:34:13 True. Having a little risk in investing is a crazy concept.* - Chuck Woodaby July 30, 2019, 12:40:48 We should all just be happy to be able to live in a world with such elegant state-backed financial - lp July 30, 2019, 12:42:40 If you make this less about who can pay, and more about merits - Figs July 30, 2019, 11:14:37 Merits like what? * - Taz July 30, 2019, 11:15:38 If pay is no longer a factor, you have to base entry purely - Figs July 30, 2019, 11:17:47 And then we are punishing low income individuals again who don't typically have access - Taz July 30, 2019, 11:26:26 So you're saying there's no guarantee that making college free will help lower income families - Figs July 30, 2019, 11:33:27 You've totally lost me. What? * - Taz July 30, 2019, 11:58:16 Cheating or gaming? So far, nobody accused of breaking the law. - osklister July 30, 2019, 11:11:57 Tell me the rules; I will act accordingly. No different than taxes * - Pooter July 30, 2019, 17:10:40 It may not be legal, depending on the standards around guardianship in Illinois and how - ATL July 30, 2019, 12:14:23 It might be technically legal but that doesn't make it right - Taz July 30, 2019, 11:13:31 These types of legal codings are why the rich and lawyers are forever wed. - lp July 30, 2019, 11:29:45 can you appeal my property assessment?* - torinese July 30, 2019, 11:38:19 Heh. There are alderman out there who still run "tax workshops" in their districts - lp July 30, 2019, 11:51:32 Didn't Luis Guittierez start those workshops?? :-) - osklister July 30, 2019, 12:01:21 Check out William JP Banks and his Family. Sun Times has been all over them for years.* - lp July 30, 2019, 12:05:34 Off topic: you can easily do it. - osklister July 30, 2019, 11:43:12 i know, but it's a classic scam* - torinese July 30, 2019, 12:08:06 Welcome to damn near every rule/law ever made* - Figs July 30, 2019, 11:15:35 Of course but that doesn't absolve them of responsibility* - Taz July 30, 2019, 11:25:17 Agreed, but it's naive to believe people won't take advantage of loopholes* - Figs July 30, 2019, 11:38:09 Kinda my question too: responsibility to who/whom? - osklister July 30, 2019, 11:46:34 You need to quit it with that "rolling stop" shite!! :-) - osklister July 30, 2019, 11:21:45 So all the families who scarified for years so their kids wouldn’t have to borrow or as much... - LeatherneckIllini July 30, 2019, 11:01:54 Those who game the system like this are in the same socioeconomic class as those - Taz July 30, 2019, 11:15:16 If that's how we are as a people (we aren't) then #### it lets just end this thing. - lp July 30, 2019, 11:11:28 Perceived fairness is a huge factor for popularity of social programs - DT July 30, 2019, 11:34:21 I hear you on this but I think your first paragraph better described the opinions - lp July 30, 2019, 12:20:23 They don't want to pay to send their own kids - illini July 30, 2019, 11:00:44 lol wut* - lp July 30, 2019, 10:35:46 rut roh. Story now on front page of Yahoo! - timmer July 30, 2019, 9:31:04 Pro Publica is a national treasure* - ATL July 30, 2019, 9:33:17 Dumb question: why are parents responsible for their adult children's college? - Taz July 29, 2019, 17:07:41 to propagate income inequality* - torinese July 29, 2019, 17:25:30 It's not that they're responsible it's that most 18 year olds still rely on their parents and thus . - DoucheLaloosh July 29, 2019, 17:25:14 Yeah but even my clients (some of whom have an iq of less than 20) are financially - Taz July 29, 2019, 18:04:29 it's not dischargeable, so forget everything you've learned being an adult and budgeting. - ghost_of_clt July 29, 2019, 17:15:09 I didn’t pay any of my bills when I was 18 - IlliniSax05 July 29, 2019, 17:12:54 In what way are they responsible?* - lp July 29, 2019, 17:10:33 And not that they are *required*to put in the estimated family contribution, but if they don't - Taz July 29, 2019, 17:23:10 you can then borrow privately or through a parent plus loan* - NastyBoyd July 30, 2019, 11:12:49 Their income affects the student's ability to get financial aid - Taz July 29, 2019, 17:21:15 Becuase people that fund financial aid have determined that wealthy parents should - ATL July 29, 2019, 19:01:43 You knew this would happen when UIUC announced they were offering conditional free tuition. - ihpsdm July 29, 2019, 17:02:19 They may be connected, but I think this type of gaming has to do with FAFSA rules - ATL July 29, 2019, 19:03:36 Extension of the old saw about taking a lot of losses in your kid's Junior year of HS. - osklister July 30, 2019, 11:15:16 I believe it said that some of the cases were freshmen, so maybe started last year* - OWWDig July 29, 2019, 17:03:05 i worked in financial aid my first 9 months out of college. man, did that job suck - lcubed July 29, 2019, 16:59:39 Not surprised...seems like most people look for loopholes/shortcuts/pathways to save money - OWWDig July 29, 2019, 16:46:16 not surprised to see stevenson and other lake county schools. i am surprised new trier wasn't - torinese July 29, 2019, 16:50:38 There is no more wicked hive of scum and villainy than Adlai Stevenson HS* - gvibes July 29, 2019, 16:53:58 lulz* - OWWDig July 29, 2019, 16:58:35 That was one of those urban legends you always heard about. A lawyer one town over had his kid - Chuck Woodaby July 29, 2019, 16:37:34 yeah but the hot dog totally happened at my high school - roughy July 29, 2019, 16:52:00 A friend was a kid of a lobbyist. Apparently each state representative can award some scholarship? - gvibes July 29, 2019, 16:46:57 yup. DENIED. apparently my fam was not connected. * - ghost_of_clt July 29, 2019, 17:02:30 Yep, Pat Quinn abolished those. So much ####ery was involved.* - Chuck Woodaby July 29, 2019, 16:50:00 UNC used to bust people for faking in-state - Potomac July 29, 2019, 16:42:01 holy shit* - ECEIllinois July 29, 2019, 16:32:58 Wow. What assholes* - longsnapper July 29, 2019, 16:30:13 Wealthy people don't get wealthy just on sheer luck - timmer July 29, 2019, 16:27:30 Can these people be charge with a crime? Does this fit the legal definition of fraud, for example?* - IlliniRunner July 29, 2019, 16:26:34 Will JB Pritzker get charged for a crime for somewhat doing the same thing??.... - HectorVillanueva19 July 30, 2019, 15:23:47 It seems like there almost has to be fraud at some point along the line* - gvibes July 29, 2019, 16:31:13 Certainly could be rule 11 sanctions for false representations made to the court. - ATL July 29, 2019, 16:32:23 And the lawyers could have an ethics beef. Candor before a tribunal.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 29, 2019, 19:20:47 There isn't anything that much better about Amtrak vs. the South Shore Line to warrant paying extra - Gene Parmesan July 31, 2019, 13:50:44 South Shore literally lets you off in the middle of a street: much like a trolley. - osklister July 31, 2019, 14:06:23 It appears as if we're going to be getting a Wahlburgers in Carmel, IN soon. Does anyone know - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 12:30:52 it's decent, I grab it at the Toronto airport all the time* - gig July 31, 2019, 13:52:18 We've got enough burger places - tvillini July 31, 2019, 13:30:53 But this one has FAMOUS people attached to it! - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 13:49:39 Stick to Bub's * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 12:43:32 meh. - tvillini July 31, 2019, 13:31:05 I know your disdain for Bub's (Westfield, anyway), but I've always thought the Carmel Bub's was - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 13:51:37 ok. you may be a BK kinda guy * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 13:51:26 Lived in Boston 9 years and never went. I suggest following that example but you do you* - lp July 31, 2019, 12:37:46 We're getting the first in Illinois (with Donnie living in St Charles and all) * - aimlessillini July 31, 2019, 12:34:33 it's OK - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:33:45 I'm gonna assume many of these comments are referencing the tv show since I have no idea what the - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 12:43:15 Mine are referencing the fact that his wife is jenny mccarthy, - Kimmerz July 31, 2019, 13:06:18 Ahh... I get it now! Thanks for the clarification. I actually laughed once I understood! She's nuts* - Wotcher July 31, 2019, 13:08:44 70% ground chuck, 30% drywahl* - timmer July 31, 2019, 12:33:40 A side of measles with every order! * - Kimmerz July 31, 2019, 12:32:04 LMCO - I REALLY hope I run into that nutjob there * - aimlessillini July 31, 2019, 12:34:58 Tyreek Hill carted off. Right leg - digs July 31, 2019, 13:23:10 Didn’t that happen yesterday? I thought he was fine? Maybe I’m mistaken* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 13:25:55 yeah it was yesterday. Bruised quad* - illini21 July 31, 2019, 13:27:59 Quad is an odd name for a child.* - Illini Guy July 31, 2019, 13:31:04 yeah. Seems to be old news. No idea why it came across my feed - digs July 31, 2019, 13:27:11 Good* - IlliniRunner July 31, 2019, 13:24:29 Man, this super limited college football mode on the new Madden is the cruelest of teases - OB25 July 30, 2019, 21:57:39 Once rented a PS2 unit from Blockbuster just to play NCAA '03 for the weekend - KingTalkyTiki July 31, 2019, 10:06:33 I still fire up the PS3 every fall, download the new rosters, and rip through 5 or so seasons.* - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 4:32:01 so who is the unofficial illini editor?* - torinese July 31, 2019, 9:59:42 Me. Everyone's a 99 overall on Illinois. And oddly Fitzy gained 100 lbs.* - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 10:47:34 Spinoff to this: former Illinois players who were way better in the game than in real life. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 11:55:20 I would like to note how insane it is that the Patriots' replacement for Gronk is Matt LaCosse. * - roughy July 31, 2019, 12:08:39 longsnapper* - torinese July 31, 2019, 12:01:35 Antoineo Harris was beastly in the early aughts versions* - Sammich July 31, 2019, 12:00:43 SCREENCAP PLEASE* - roughy July 31, 2019, 10:48:18 I haven’t taken the time to download new rosters - digs July 31, 2019, 7:23:39 It is really easy & quick to get the updated rosters* - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 10:08:03 yeah I did it for the first time last year. Very cool* - illini21 July 31, 2019, 10:38:17 *clicks read more* * - digs July 31, 2019, 10:21:43 PS4 or Xbox?* - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 10:43:08 Thought you said ps3? - digs July 31, 2019, 10:49:38 ooo - Memphian July 31, 2019, 10:56:20 Sorry, meant 3. BossHawgMichigan is the psn name. Download his rosters. - longsnapper July 31, 2019, 10:52:20 noted thanks!* - digs July 31, 2019, 11:50:35 Nm * - digs July 31, 2019, 11:50:35 nm * - digs July 31, 2019, 11:50:35 I’m inviting her here - digs July 31, 2019, 10:20:03 did she par boil the chicken legs? * - ijustkrushalot July 31, 2019, 10:38:17 I don't think she cooked them at all* - Sammich July 31, 2019, 10:40:24 but TWO kinds of MAC yo * - digs July 31, 2019, 10:41:55 Is that Mac or creamed corn?* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 10:46:18 Kinda hard to tell where one ends and the other begins.* - Illiniphil July 31, 2019, 10:47:28 I was waiting for something to wiggle off the plate* - timmer July 31, 2019, 10:32:19 she'd get along great with Jeff* - ECEIllinois July 31, 2019, 10:24:16 how old is Lebron's oldest? - illiniranger July 31, 2019, 9:13:13 I’ve recently started to use the functions that mute tweets with certain words. - Carl Spackler July 31, 2019, 10:33:38 Will be interesting to see if Lebron is able to pass along his bball IQ* - ilinni11 July 31, 2019, 10:27:08 14 turning 15 in a couple months* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 9:15:39 Archive Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 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