January 27, 2016: Slow Day
A day with no Chicago sports? Never! “Niko” I hear as I walk in the door. I yell back “Jimmy Butler”, the name my son insists that we call him. I asked him what he and Derrick Rose (my wife) … Continued
January 26, 2016: 22 years coming
It’s an anniversary of sorts today. 30 years ago today Da Bears won their one and only Super Bowl. In our walk down memory lane, we’re not quite there yet. One win remains for these Bears. One win to reach … Continued
January 25, 2016: Typi-Bull
Who saw this coming? How about everybody? The Bulls coming off a big win falter at home to a team they should have beat. It’s pretty typi-Bull. It’s pretty frustrating being a Bulls fan these days. Every regular season is … Continued
January 24, 2016: Best Football Day of the Year
Today is the best football day of the year. Don’t you agree? Maybe your favorite day is opening day. A fresh start to another 22 weeks of football bliss. All teams have a chance. Everybody is tied for first place. … Continued
January 23, 2016: A Shot in the Arm
If anybody needed one, it was the Bulls. They got one with a win over the Cavs…that’s short for Cavaliers, not baby cows. I had to clarify that for my son. Speaking of those Cavaliers, how about them firing their … Continued
January 22, 2016: My Philosophy
Now that the Bears season is over, the Bears gear goes into storage. I’m talking specifically about the winter gear…ski caps, scarf, gloves…I won’t wear my jerseys any more either. I’ll still wear tshirts and sweatpants, but my Blackhawks and … Continued
January 21, 2016: Lightning Streak
It was the rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup Final. It was a matchup of the best in the west vs one of the best in the east. It was the collision of two impressive winning streaks. The Hawks saw … Continued
January 20, 2016: Buck Nasty
That’s how I’m feeling tonight after seeing the lackluster Bulls get pasted by the so-so Warriors. Not usually like this, but it’s oozing out tonight. Usually this role is reserved to my perfect sports show co-host, Buck himself. He’s constantly … Continued
January 19, 2016: The Dozen
Another game and another win. That’s 12 in a row for those counting. And yes, a lot of people are counting. Because this latest winning streak for our Hawks of many winning streaks was a franchise best. 12 wins in … Continued
January 18, 2016: The Whiff
The 15-1 Bears are about to begin their playoff season. It’s the Giants not the Niners who win the NFC wild card game. They roll into Soldier Field as 9 point underdogs. It’s a very good team. With Phil Simms … Continued