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Comment on Lohse! Wells! It’s Cubs-Cards, on WGN! by Amber

Amber — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:36:54 +0000

PS - I would just like to correct you that we actually do not live is Ald. Tunney’s ward (we’re about 3 blocks out). We are in Ald. Shiller’s ward, who from what I have seen & heard, is actually a more controversial figure in Chicago politics than Ald. Tunney. I’ve always wanted to live in Tunney’s ward, but I’m not brave enough to live QUITE that close to Wrigley, even if it would meet the “keep your enemies closer” adage.

Comment on Look at the Numbers: Brett Favre is the Vikings’ Best Chance to Win by shaymus

shaymus — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:06:58 +0000

One point that a person who strongly disagrees with me brought up is his high interception totals. Since I said “only 19 INTs” at one point, he tried to box me by saying it would have been towards the top of the league last year. My counter: You know that’s what you’re getting when you sign Brett Favre. Yeah, 17-19 INTs isn’t horribly low, but it’s to be expected. It isn’t some atrociously high number like, say, 29. Hence the “only 19 INTs” part.

Also, another interesting stat: Favre is actually 19th among current projected starters in terms of Interception Percentage (the percentage of his passes that are intercepted) at 3.3%, which is actually lower than guys like Tony Romo and Ben Roethlisberger. It’s the total NUMBER of passes he throws taht raises the interception number so high. It’s not that he’s ever thrown them at some stunningly high rate.

Melissa, I’m curious: As a Packer fan, are you for, against, or indifferent towards Favre being in Purple? (And this can actually be answered by anyone, but I figured I’d single out Melissa when posing the question).

Comment on Lohse! Wells! It’s Cubs-Cards, on WGN! by jmccormick

jmccormick — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:40:49 +0000

Yeah I was gonna add that in, but it’s definitely going to be a highlight of my Cardinals mid-season review.

Comment on Blue Jays Don’t Migrate to Milwaukee by paulmbanks

paulmbanks — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:18:29 +0000

That’s a solid quote about the minor league rosters and circling whatever names he wants….that’s juice baby! being given carte blanche

Comment on Northwestern Running Back Derby is Wide Open by paulmbanks

paulmbanks — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:12:34 +0000

Yes, I love remembering all the big names in college that never did anything in the pros- like Sam Simmons, Brett Basanez

Comment on Northwestern Running Back Derby is Wide Open by paulmbanks

paulmbanks — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:10:55 +0000

They had all 4 of those names come back last season to sign autographs during a game to sign autographs, on the randy walker terrace. Although i think the person who truly wants Schnur’s autograph?….should probably take a long, hard look at their life.

I did buy a replica Darnell Autry jersey off Ebay for $12 last fall though- it’s tight

Comment on Link/Announcement Roundup 7/9 by paulmbanks

paulmbanks — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:39:59 +0000

Yes, you’re right. the UCLA dancer has nothing to do with anyting here…good call. But that picture is worth a million words, especially when I could use a page views burst

Comment on Blue Jays Don’t Migrate to Milwaukee by David K.

David K. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:39:50 +0000

If I were Melvin I would give up Escobar or Gamel and a couple other players for Halladay… no way the Crew make the post-season with the pitching staff they have unless Parra throws like he did Thursday EVERY day and Bush suddenly becomes Jake Peavy…

And at least Halladay would be more than a three-month rental like Carsten Charles was…

Comment on Illinois Demetri McCamey’s NBA Potential by Charley Davis

Charley Davis — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:26:30 +0000

McCamey is down to 200 pounds and is relishing the influx of guard talent that is pushing him athletically.

Comment on Link/Announcement Roundup 7/9 by Charley Davis

Charley Davis — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:22:30 +0000

What does any of this have to do with UCLA cheerleaders? I’m calling Shenanigans!