April 29, 2021: Take a Chance
This really should be the motto for the NFL draft: Take a Chance. Everybody thinks they know who is going to be good and who is going to suck; at the end of the day, there are A LOT more … Continued
April 28, 2021: This is the End
After the Blackhawks loss to the Predators on Friday night, it was pretty much over; another loss to the Lightning last night, and yes, I think it’s official: this is the end of the 2021 season. It’s been a good … Continued
April 27, 2021: Drafting a QB
Yep, it’s that time of year again; the NFL draft is on Thursday. And just like most years, the Bears will NOT be drafting a QB, right? Well, let’s hope this changes this year, not just in drafting one, but … Continued
April 26, 2021: Championship Changes
If you think back on all of our championship teams, and think of all the changes that occurred after that; it’s a lot… it gets to be more and more over time. Heck, the oldest championship team in my lifetime, … Continued
April 25, 2021: Summing It Up
It’s unfair to judge someone by one play, a couple plays, or let’s just say one quarter. Going into the season, their first, AKME were in the business of player evaluation; what do the Bulls really have on the roster? … Continued
April 24, 2021: Kicking it Off
Back to that Friday afternoon game at Wrigley. Last week wasn’t so fun; this week though? Yeah, it went a little better. The Cubs wasted no time jumping on the Brewers putting up a 6 spot in the first. They … Continued
April 23, 2021: My Other Birthday
I didn’t even remember it this year, and the significance of April 23rd. To be more specific, April 23, 1994. No, it wasn’t a near death experience or anything like that; my brother just called me and told me he … Continued
April 22, 2021: A Firm Back End
OK, let me get this blog in before they go on a bad streak. If there is one part of the Cubs team right now that gives me the most confidence, it is… the bullpen?!?! Yes, the bullpen… how about … Continued
April 21, 2021: Taking Two Out of Three
Wednesday night brought us a full plate, with the Bulls, Blackhawks, and Cubs all playing at the same time. What to do, what to do… Normally, I end up sitting on the Cubs game until commercials; earlier in the season, … Continued
April 20, 2021: Third Wheel
Well, I was wrong. The series between the Blackhawks and Predators may NOT decide a playoff spot. Yep, there’s another participant in that party. The Stars have become that third wheel in the chase for the final playoff spot in … Continued