Alex Sonty
Mar 01, 2011 May 29, 2012 129 389
Blogger at SBNation's blogabull.com, poli-sci professor at UIC and the City Colleges of Chicago, IPA-enthusiast
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Recommended As a bourbon drinker myself, I don't picture Smith being a bourbon drinker. And don't want to. on Blog a Bull - 05/29/12 2:29 PM EDT
Posted Luol Deng, 2012 Olympics: Britain 'constantly disappointed' by 'no support' from Bulls & NBA on Blog a Bull - 05/28/12 3:03 PM EDT
Commented That's another question... on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: FAQ on using the Amnesty Provision to waive Carlos Boozer on Blog a Bull - 05/27/12 1:45 PM EDT
Posted Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: FAQ on using the Amnesty Provision to waive Carlos Boozer on Blog a Bull - 05/26/12 9:43 PM EDT
Posted Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Using the Amnesty Provision on Carlos Boozer on Blog a Bull - 05/24/12 7:24 PM EDT
Voted for No pressure on SB Nation Chicago - 05/24/12 1:25 PM EDT
Posted Brandon Marshall Highly Productive In Cold Weather on SB Nation Chicago - 05/24/12 12:41 PM EDT
Posted Anthony Rizzo Bashing Through Minors, But Cubs Best Off Waiting For Call-Up on SB Nation Chicago - 05/24/12 12:13 PM EDT
Posted Chicago Bulls Offseason: CJ Watson recovering from feet injuries; told he'll be back... on Blog a Bull - 05/22/12 3:27 PM EDT
Commented I wonder how effective a similar drill would be on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/17/12 11:08 AM EDT
Commented Money on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 9:52 PM EDT
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Commented Not really... on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 9:17 PM EDT
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Commented Sorry, I was short and unclear... on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 9:14 PM EDT
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Commented If money's the issue, trade Noah; he's more expensive and the coach doesn't like playing him late anyway on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 9:05 PM EDT
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Commented FYI, look at the centers making more than $5m in 2011-12 on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 8:52 PM EDT
Commented I will add that I like Steimsma and Mahinmi... on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 7:48 PM EDT
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Commented You don't have to use the MLE on him on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 7:43 PM EDT
Commented He'll be cheap... on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 7:40 PM EDT
Commented No one's seen anyone play in Cleveland on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 7:39 PM EDT
Commented II thought of that, too... on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 7:35 PM EDT
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Commented I think you missed my point... on Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 7:24 PM EDT
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Voted for Yes. Just kidding. on Liberty Ballers - 05/16/12 7:20 PM EDT
Posted Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price on Blog a Bull - 05/16/12 12:40 PM EDT
Posted Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: 2012-13 Guaranteed Salaries, Team Options, Restricted... on Blog a Bull - 05/14/12 5:39 PM EDT
Commented The new CBA prevents teams in the luxury tax from sign n trades, I believe. on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Shortlist of what the Bulls did badly in Game 6 on Blog a Bull - 05/11/12 1:09 AM EDT
Commented Recap is posted on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Bulls eliminated from playoffs in Game 6 of first round on Blog a Bull - 05/10/12 11:50 PM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Shortlist of what the Bulls did badly in Game 6 on Blog a Bull - 05/10/12 11:41 PM EDT
Commented Postgame thread is posted on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Game Six Open Thread OVERFLOW2 on Blog a Bull - 05/10/12 10:05 PM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Bulls eliminated from playoffs in Game 6 of first round on Blog a Bull - 05/10/12 10:01 PM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Luol Deng's successes under pressure on Blog a Bull - 05/10/12 2:24 PM EDT
Commented Lost to you... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Noah 'feeling better, hoping to play Game 6'; Gibson 'pledges... on Blog a Bull - 05/09/12 5:38 PM EDT
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Commented I think that was Herm Edwards... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Noah 'feeling better, hoping to play Game 6'; Gibson 'pledges... on Blog a Bull - 05/09/12 5:37 PM EDT
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Commented I sense a lot of Asik-Deng-Brewer-Korver-Watson in Game 6 on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Noah 'feeling better, hoping to play Game 6'; Gibson 'pledges... on Blog a Bull - 05/09/12 5:14 PM EDT
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Commented A Game 7 at the United Center is heavily in the Bulls' interest... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Noah 'feeling better, hoping to play Game 6'; Gibson 'pledges... on Blog a Bull - 05/09/12 5:13 PM EDT
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Commented There's a difference between packing in a win and sitting players for full games facing elimination on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Noah 'feeling better, hoping to play Game 6'; Gibson 'pledges... on Blog a Bull - 05/09/12 4:48 PM EDT
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Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Noah 'feeling better, hoping to play Game 6'; Gibson 'pledges... on Blog a Bull - 05/09/12 4:13 PM EDT
Joined Liberty Ballers - 05/09/12 1:23 PM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Hamilton recalls coming back from 3-1 hole in 2003; Hitler... on Blog a Bull - 05/08/12 12:30 PM EDT
Commented To his defense... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: K.C. Johnson on the Bulls' puncher's chance, effect of this... on Blog a Bull - 05/08/12 8:42 AM EDT
Recommended As Alex linked, the new CBA FAQ was recently posted on Blog a Bull - 05/08/12 8:39 AM EDT
Recommended no, they wouldn't be under the cap after amnesty. There could potentially be gained 'flexibility' on Blog a Bull - 05/08/12 8:38 AM EDT
Commented Good question... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: K.C. Johnson on the Bulls' puncher's chance, effect of this... on Blog a Bull - 05/08/12 8:36 AM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: K.C. Johnson on the Bulls' puncher's chance, effect of this... on Blog a Bull - 05/07/12 9:22 PM EDT
Commented Hawes is very, very good... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Joakim Noah out Game 5 with 'severely sprained ankle' on Blog a Bull - 05/07/12 1:02 PM EDT
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Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Joakim Noah out Game 5 with 'severely sprained ankle' on Blog a Bull - 05/07/12 10:56 AM EDT
Posted Olympics may prevent Deng from starting next season with the Bulls on Blog a Bull - 05/05/12 5:42 PM EDT
Commented Postgame thread is up on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Game Three Open Thread on Blog a Bull - 05/04/12 11:23 PM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Bulls blow late 14-point lead, fall 2-1 after Game 3 on Blog a Bull - 05/04/12 11:20 PM EDT
Commented Yeah, i almost wrote about that... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Groundbreaking developments after Friday's shootaround going... on Blog a Bull - 05/04/12 2:35 PM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Groundbreaking developments after Friday's shootaround going... on Blog a Bull - 05/04/12 2:03 PM EDT
Posted Soooo, Every Closer Option for the Cubs to Replace Carlos Marmol Pretty Much Sucks on SB Nation Chicago - 05/04/12 12:22 PM EDT
Commented I get what you're saying, but... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: The trickle-down disaster of the Bulls not... on Blog a Bull - 05/02/12 1:36 PM EDT
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Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: The trickle-down disaster of the Bulls not... on Blog a Bull - 05/02/12 1:00 PM EDT
Commented Pretty much every game comes down to Rip and Korver 'hitting enough shots' this postseason on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Jrue Holiday on Rip Hamilton? Yes, please! on Blog a Bull - 05/01/12 4:22 PM EDT
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Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Jrue Holiday on Rip Hamilton? Yes, please! on Blog a Bull - 05/01/12 1:00 PM EDT
Commented LeBron, Durant, or Parker... on Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Where Bulls offense is more in the hopes of Rip and Korver on Blog a Bull - 04/30/12 5:38 PM EDT
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Recommended i feel like if anything this should be the time boozer either proves why we should or should not amnesty his ass on Blog a Bull - 04/30/12 5:36 PM EDT
Posted Bulls vs. Sixers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Where Bulls offense is more in the hopes of Rip and Korver on Blog a Bull - 04/30/12 12:01 PM EDT
Commented Well, you should... on Derrick Rose out for season: Bulls starting lineup with C.J. Watson at point guard on Blog a Bull - 04/29/12 6:38 PM EDT
Posted Derrick Rose out for season: Bulls starting lineup with C.J. Watson at point guard on Blog a Bull - 04/29/12 5:30 PM EDT
