April 30, 2016: Locked In
Maybe there’s just nothing else to watch on this rainy day. But for the 3rd straight day, I’m pretty locked in to the Bears draft. I don’t typically pay this much attention to it. I don’t know much about the … Continued
April 29, 2016: The Madhouse
There were many examples of why the old Chicago Stadium was nicknamed the Madhouse on Madison. This old barn had many moments both on the court and on the ice where we blew the roof off the place… where the … Continued
April 28, 2016: Drafting Leonard
So how you like our new number one draft pick? Hey, if he could get on the field this year, it would be better than last year’s. But now, that means we’ll have 2 first round draft picks debuting in … Continued
April 27, 2016: Weird Times
Is this really happening? Both Chicago baseball teams in first place after almost a full month of the season? 2 of the 3 best records in baseball reside here in the Windy City? These are weird times. Yes, weird because … Continued
April 26, 2016: Marquee Matchup
What better way to try to get over the Blackhawks exit, then getting back on that trip down memory lane… back to an exciting time in Chicago. (Yes, it’s pretty exciting now with both baseball teams doing historically well, but … Continued
April 25, 2016: Outbattled
These are the worst, yet sometimes easiest blogs to write. The Blackhawks just got eliminated from the 2016 NHL playoffs by the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of their first round series; the final score was 3-2. Where to … Continued
April 24, 2016: The Formula
Today is an anniversary of sorts. Two years ago I started writing this blog. Then I started this website, and the rest is history. Well, yes, it’s two years of material covering everything and anything Chicago sports. It may be … Continued
April 23, 2016: Not Done Yet
Maybe they’re just better… That’s what I sent in a text message to my Dad and brother after Tarasenko scored to give the Blues a 3-1 first period lead in Game 6 at the UC. 5 unanswered goals later, it … Continued
April 22, 2016: Oh What A Night Part 2
So we flip back to the main Comcast channel, to see a scoreless 1st period thus far. That’s how that period would end. Crap, I need to walk the dog before the 2nd! Outside we go, back inside we rush. … Continued
April 21, 2016: Oh What A Night
I think we will be remembering this date for years to come. Depending on what happens the rest of the series for the Blackhawks, it could have even more importance. It didn’t start out too well. Couple notable deaths…. Chyna … Continued