August 18, 2020: Swarming
Crawford made a bunch of good saves, again. Toews and Kane both scored goals. Yet, it wasn’t enough to beat the Knights in Game 5. There will be no Game 6; the Hawks are going home. Bummer. Is this the … Continued
August 17, 2020: One Last Time
As the series began, it was quite apparent that the Knights were the better team. However, like I said, there were still ways for us to win. The first possibility was that Crawford would have to carry us; he did … Continued
August 16, 2020: Slump
OK, I guess I’m finally going to have to write about the Cubs and their first slump of the year. It’s a funny feeling losing games; I didn’t miss it. The starting pitching has been carrying us; I realized that … Continued
August 15, 2020: All but Done
After Saturday night’s loss to the Knights, the Blackhawks are all but done. Why am I not devastated at this point? First off, the past couple weeks have been cake. We would not have seen these qualifying round and 1st … Continued
August 14, 2020: The Hate Files XLVII
Well, when it rains it pours… as far as things to talk about when it comes to Chicago sports. After going through a drought due to COVID, now it’s hot and heavy. I wanted to talk about the Blackhawks Game … Continued
August 13, 2020: 1-2 Punch
12-3; best start in 50 years. Before that, it was 1907 when the Cubs started off this hot; that was a World Series championship year by the way. Who would have predicted this hot of a start for the Cubs? … Continued
August 12, 2020: Early Returns
I remember watching the Blackhawks back in the mid-2000s. They weren’t good. You could tell when they started playing the game, that they were out-skilled. There have been moments this year when I felt that way as well. I’m not … Continued
August 11, 2020: Our Old Friend
Who really thought the Blackhawks were going to get past the Oilers in the qualifying round? I always have the faith, more heart than head most times. In reality, the Blackhawks did not deserve to be in the “playoffs” whatever … Continued
August 10, 2020: Just Another Monday
It starts on Sunday night. As the day winds down, it sets in; Monday is almost here. For most of us, Monday means the return to work. Sure, you may love what you do; I don’t hate it. There are … Continued
August 9, 2020: Shark Week
Man, with the PGA tournament going on, and the Sox Indians game, what was I going to watch Sunday night? Easy: the start of Shark Week. First off, not a really big golf guy. I like to go drink… I … Continued