Taste of Chicago

So far summer has been good to me. I've been in school and working out in Columbus. It feels good to be back here. Im taking biology 101. It has a 2 hour lecture and a 3 hour lab 3 days a week! Im also still working out 4 days a week. Last weekend I went to Chicago for the taste of Chicago and I had a really good time. For those of you who dont know what that is its basically a huge festival in Chicago that has music and food from like 60 different restaurants that you can try. I only gained like 3 pounds even though I couldnt get a lot of food from the taste cause there was too many people. But my weekend was good and now I'm back in Columbus. Gonna get ready to go to class.

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Dewey said July 01, 2008

Next time you hit up Chicago, check out the Capital Grille and/or Gibson's. Each have great steaks. CG is a bit more fancy; Gibson's is a bit more blue-collar.
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KeeganJM said July 01, 2008

What up GO, keep grinding at school. What do you think about us getting Bayless? Or I will say JB? Since legal probably told you guys not to comment on it? How do you feel about JB?
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BrockSamson said July 01, 2008

Unos and Duos man, nothing beats the original!
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BookerT said July 01, 2008

well im studyn for Mcats and Bio is all memorization to be honest. And bio 101 is pretty str8forward as well. Lab is always a joke , if u need labs i got plenty of them.
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sambot said July 01, 2008

i think i'm a nerd for actually admitting this, but man i loved college biology. taste of chicago is awesome, but i'm a bigger fan of the restaurant weeks that are in boston, nyc, etc. you should totally try to make those - some of the best prix fine dining out there.
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cocojumbo77 said July 01, 2008

Howdy Gregory. Is Columbus like Akron or Cleveland? I just took a road trip from Racine, Wisconsin all the way to Richmond Virginia and stayed a night in Sandusky. It's pretty crazy to me that you were in Ohio at the same time.. Who would have thought? Later man.
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MatthewD said July 01, 2008

Bio can be rough depending on your instructor. Like the other member said; its pretty much memorization. Get a tutor or get into a study group; they'd be delighted to be studying with Greg Oden!
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davorin said July 01, 2008

It is good to see that money did not hit you in the head and that you are still getting education, keep a good work and keep making all blazer fans proud. IS IT OCTOBER YET ?????
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hdsportsfan said July 01, 2008

Greg - how great is it that you are back in school? Fantastic. The importance of education seems to be minimized in the NBA unfortunately. Enjoy and good luck.
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krissy31017 said July 01, 2008

Good luck with your classes!
I know im not good at biology so i hope your a little better!!
<33
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Krissy
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worldcup said July 01, 2008

Hey Greg. I think its great that you went back to Ohio to finish up school. Could you give me some info about the osu campus, classes, and facilities
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adidaslaxer said July 02, 2008

wuts up G.O.? first off im really glad ur back in school, i really makes you a role model for younger kids that follow the nba closely. but i have to ask you, why are you doing it? planning for an after nba career or just doint it for yourself?
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brinkerhoff said July 02, 2008

Biology 101, that's great G.O. Really making good use of your free time, now keep that knee healhy and get those Blazers back in the playoffs. Rock on man!
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odenstheman said July 02, 2008

Hey greg, you know your on the the g-unit album that came out today?? well kinda, tony yayo says something in his lyrics like, "if i fall off i'ma rebound quick, like greg oden" haha how great is that?!?
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Ianscot said July 02, 2008

I've taken a biology survey course in the summer before, and those dense labs can be pretty intense. Oden's not just passing the time with that class.
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Eddie21 said July 02, 2008

Everything sounds great Greg, wish you the best of luck this summer with your schedule, thanks for the update.

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supercharger21 said July 02, 2008

Have you gotten a chance to meet the rookies yet?
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chibucks said July 02, 2008

did you get the big turkey leg?
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BigRandy said July 01, 2008

Only gained 3lbs nice you can probably just store that in your big toe.
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dustinj13 said July 02, 2008

Ohio State son
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tripod3434 said July 02, 2008

hi greg...the taste of chicago is awesome, though i haven't been since the mid-80's...i'm sure it's much better now...good luck in school and just be yourself...go blazers...hope to see you in N.O. this season...your old, old friend, eddie w.
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TLongy said July 02, 2008

Hey Greg, The Waterfront Blues Festival is in Portland this weekend! You should fly out and check it out! It's a lot of fun!
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Rosecity07 said July 03, 2008

I went to Chicago to look at Columbia College during spring break. There is this restaurant on the "magnificent mile" or what ever they call it, the street with all those fancy stores. Anyway, along that street is a place called Gino's East. The Pizza is the best, but it takes like an hour to cook. The dough is basically corn bread instead of pizza crust and it's really good. The lady told me the place is like world famous for it's Pizza.
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mjw1200 said July 03, 2008

go bucks! i think your blaza's are goin to the playoffs this year! keep leading by example, love that you are still workin on your degree back in cbus.
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SavvyCHI said July 03, 2008

GO, man it is great to hear you are continuing your education. Bio 101 on top of that, impressive. Keep up the good work.
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blazerjunkie said July 04, 2008

Happy 4th GO!!!!
blazerjunkie
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themocksta said July 04, 2008

Taste of Chicago- AWESOME. Except the fact there are 20 million people there in the park at the same time. Have fun in bio!
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HayatoKanzaki1 said July 05, 2008

Good luck in school and good luck this season bro!
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Gonmad said July 06, 2008

How many guy's would go back to school? Greg, you're the man! Stick with it, chip away when you can. That is downright refreshing. Tear 'em up this year buddy!!
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Juewelz03 said July 06, 2008

I think that is awesome that even though you are in the NBA you continue to further your education. Kudos to you!
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coachl43 said July 06, 2008

Greg: I played at OSU in the early '60s. No better school in the world. I'm proud to have you continuing your education in Columbus. How's the physical problem? Will you be ready to go this season? Good luck, just don't beat us too badly here in Dallas!!
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rdhinutah said July 07, 2008

HI Greg:
This is off the topic but I wanted to ask you a question about when you first found out that you knee was messed up. Just wondering if anybody suggested you getting a second or third opinion on alternatives to surgery? (acupuncture, natural healing etc). The body can heal itself if have the right approach and I keep thinking that you may not have missed the season if you would have considered something else to surgery. I know too late now but I had to ask. I hope you have time to answer because I know your busy with school and working out to get ready for the season. Anyway I think your attitude and personality is refreshing for someone your age that has the world by the balls and I hope you kick some major ass for Portland this coming season.
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naturalathlete said July 08, 2008

Hey Greg,
The Taste is always a good time, usually too hot though. I did see you in Columbus last weekend though (I was right beside you when that girl fell over at Lodge) Hope the summer classes are treating you well, and I wish you the best in the upcomming season!
Lewis
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blazerjunkie said July 08, 2008

Hi Greg,
I know it's a little early, but will impress upon the guys at training camp how special it is to play in Portland. Portland is like a college town (aka….OSU…).
You get good guys who now how to play team ball, and you will own the city!!
I think this may be a DYNASTY in the making!!!!!!!!

Blazerjunkie

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rrkr09 said July 09, 2008

NEXT TIME YOU HIT UP CHICAGO JUST COME AND HIT UP MR AND MY FRIENDS!!! LOL I'M JUST PLAYING.BUT I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOURSELF IN MY HOME TOWN!!!CHI-TOWN ALL DAY
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outlaw1969 said July 12, 2008

GO-- check out this thread on the ESPN Blazer Board-- We can't wait for training camp in October! Keep workin hard stud!
http://boards.espn.go.com/boards/mb/mb?sport=nba&id=por&tid=3085028&lid=17
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Oden52Rocks said July 13, 2008

Greg,
Congratulations on your decision to continue your education during the off season. You have an exciting NBA career ahead of you, but it is refreshing that you are also laying a solid foundation for what you will do with the rest of your life. I wish more professional athletes had the same wise approach to life that you demonstrate.

I hope you take some time to enjoy your summer, in addition to your studies and your training. Hopefully you will have a chance to enjoy the marvellous summers we have here in Oregon. Endless sunny days, low humidity. Easy access to the mountains and the coast. Sun doesn't set until around 9 p.m. Check it out, Greg. The rest of the year can be very dreary. Please make a plan to enjoy the summer in Oregon while you can.
Best wishes,
Mark
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gobucks626 said July 17, 2008

My dad always said, "Now that you have your crown of success, let's see how you wear it," I think you have done a wonderful job of wearing your crown and I hope your mother collabrates with you in writing a book about how she raised such a perfect kid.
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latoyalatrice said July 18, 2008

myspace/hot toy

Keeping my eyes on you Greg!

Good luck in all you do!

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latoyalatrice said July 18, 2008

I think your great! I'm your number one fan. Look me up on Myspace/Hot Toy!
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Ihavespoken said July 23, 2008

Greg. Your appearance on the ESPY's was a riot! Damn you can sing. . .I wanted to hear more. Do you really play the piano?
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