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  1. jperickson23

    Leading candidates for AL MVP and ROY.

    Ok, I'll admit I'm slightly biased but could the White Sox have both the MVP and the ROY this year? I know Josh Hamilton has awesome #s right now but Carlos Quinten has really meant more to the Sox this year than any other AL player that I can think of. 4 more RBIs last night and leading the...
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    Off Topic: Concrete contractors

    After the long hard winter, our front steps are falling apart and we are in need of some reconstruction. We have called 3-4 different concrete contractors and I am amazed at how unprofessional these guys are. Most have said they were coming out to give an estimate and never showed up or called...
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    Direct TV HD question.

    I have a Direct TV HD DVR receiver and an LG 42" 1080I HDTV. I bought an off air anttena that is supposed to pick up local HD channels. Last night I go to plug it into my recevier and there is no input for an off air anttena. My brother-in law's receiver does have one as we were watching...
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    NBA ref fixing games?

    This is not good. FOX Sports on MSN - NBA - FBI investigating NBA ref in game-fixing probe
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    All time losers list

    Foxsports.com has this good read about the top 10 losers in sports history. A very familiar name is at number 10. FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Generals top all-time loser list
  6. jperickson23

    The Sopronos: O.T.

    Only 2 episodes left!! I really didn't care for the first part of this season but the last 8 episodes have been great!! Johnny Sack dying, Tony killing Christopher, (sort of) AJ attempting suicide, the tension mounting between NY and NJ all makes for a exciting ending! I know I will be glued...
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    OFF TOPIC, Van Halen

    I see that VH was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What are the odds that all 4 original members are there to receive the award? Better yet, do all 4 original members get up on stage and jam?? I have read rumours of a reunion tour with Dave and Mike Anthony back in the fold but...
  8. jperickson23

    Coker has been fired......

    per ESPN.com Let the Alverez to Miami, Mac as DC, and Pollard back to Wisconsin rumors begin. Seriously, I wonder, now that this job is officially open, if or how it will affect our hiring process.
  9. jperickson23

    Brewster no longer a candidate........

    Per the Denver post.... Passing on Ames Broncos tight ends coach Tim Brewster has removed himself from consideration for the head coaching vacancy at Iowa State. The job became available after Dan McCarney resigned with a 12-year record of 56-85. Did I miss something? Did we already know...
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    FOX BCS ad.

    Has anyone else seen the ad on FOX for the BCS bowls they will be airing? It involved players from schools such as, Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio State, USC etc....climbing on ladders reaching high in the sky. They are knocking each other off the ladders trying to reach the humongous BCS trophy at the...
  11. jperickson23

    Cyclonenation??

    Anyone go to cyclonenation.com today?? It sends you to some other sight that says, "welcome to cyclonenation.com." Has nothing to do with ISU. Did I miss something? Anyone know what's going on?
  12. jperickson23

    What defines a sport?

    Edit (dbronco7sc): CyinCo brought up a great topic to debate in a different thread. I moved the first two responses to this new thread. End Edit <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CyinCo @ Jun 21 2006, 09:08 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> Here is my definition of a sport: A sport has...