October 21, 2014: Smackdown
This week in the NFL was bad all the way around. I could write another 1,000 words about how pissed I am about the Bears performance, but then to get my ass kicked in fantasy football and see my fantasy … Continued
October 19, 2014: The Hate Files XI
It’s been 29 years since that 1985 season… 29 years! The 1985 Bears season was the best time, even for a 9 year old kid. I do have sports memories prior to that, like the 1983 White Sox clinching the … Continued
October 16, 2014: The Greatest Ever
No, this is NOT an article about the Kansas City Royals and their advancement to the World Series, although it has been very impressive. They went on to win their 8th straight postseason game this year; something no team has … Continued
October 14, 2014: The Hate Files X
Bikers. Cyclists. Bike Riders in the City of Chicago. Assholes. It’s not that I hate riding bikes, or think you shouldn’t ride them. I used to ride my bike with its odometer and pegs up and down my block, and … Continued
October 12, 2014: Learning To Win
There is a lot to learn from the Blackhawks, including the very important lesson of finding ways to win. This was on full display in their season opener. For a team that got outplayed for 2 periods, they found a way … Continued
October 2, 2014: UC Boys
That turn in the calendar means more than no baseball playoffs again in Chicago. It means more than the end of the 1st quarter of the Bears season. It also means that the United Center will be opening its doors … Continued
September 25, 2014: The Hate Files IX
It’s been too long… too long since I’ve let out a little hate. With the start of football season, I’ve been primarily focused on the Bears. As I take a second and look at another baseball season coming to an … Continued
September 10, 2014: In My Lifetime
So here I sit dreaming again… dreaming of a championship for Chicago. No, not just one. I want the Grand Slam of Championships. That’s right. How about one year where the Bears, Bulls, Hawks, and Cubs (Sox if you prefer) ALL … Continued
September 1, 2014: Hard Working
Happy Labor Day! Hopefully, in commemoration of Labor Day, you don’t have to work today. It almost seems like we should be working to celebrate Labor Day… Anyways, thinking about working, made me think of the hardest working guys in … Continued
August 27, 2014: Same Boat?
With 31 games to play in the regular season, the Cubs and Sox have the same exact record. Are you surprised? At 59-72, both teams are on the way to 90 losses this season. Thankfully, this baseball season is almost … Continued