February 17, 2016: Obama Time
As things had it on this day, I was in the car when the Hawks press conference in the White House was getting broadcasted. It was pretty damn cool. I’m not big on politics. Most of these guys are corrupt… … Continued
February 16, 2016: Chicago Hope
Waited long enough I think. Since they’re already playing some ball down in spring training, I think it’s about time we talk some baseball. This year, instead of battling for 100 losses, will both Chicago baseball teams be battling for … Continued
February 15, 2016: Seven Deuce
The worst starting hand in Texas Hold’em. Do you ever play that hand? Obviously in the big blind, when there are no raises. Maybe in the small blind with no raises, although once you call, and then the big blind … Continued
February 14, 2016: The Hate Files XX
On the day representing love, what better day to break out the 20th version of the Hate Files. It’s been more than 3 months since we spread a little hate…Happy Valentine’s Day haters! Couple things: I’m not changing the numbering system … Continued
February 13, 2016: Entertainment
So I actually was looking forward to watching All-Star Saturday night. Usually not too interested, I watched the entire affair. It was pretty cool. I wasn’t my crap talking self…for the most part…and tried to sit back and watch this … Continued
February 12, 2016: The Beginning
And with the third pick of the 1979 NBA draft, the New York Knickerbockers select Bill Cartwright. Ok, so maybe that’s not the famous draft pick you remember, but that day almost 12 years earlier was the first date a … Continued
February 11, 2016: Not My Forte
See I knew we’d be back talking Bears sooner than later. Needing to write yesterday’s post, I turn to some late breaking news from this morning. The Bears will NOT resign Matt Forte. Can’t say I was surprised. The writing … Continued
February 10, 2016: Uncle Rico
Here I go again… I am the real live Uncle Rico when it comes to Chicago sports. I’m always reminiscing of the glory days. We just got done with the first “glory year” in my Chicago sports life, which was … Continued
February 9, 2016: Bull Dive
This is getting hard to watch. Nuggets, Wolves, Hornets. 3 straight losses. 2-5 road trip. 6th seed in the East?!? Wait it gets better. Noah has been done. Niko is out for a while. Buckets will now miss 3-4 weeks. … Continued
February 8, 2016: The Day After
So Super Bowl L… that stands for 50 in Roman Numerals… you know, the method of showing which number Super Bowl it was for the past 49 years, is in the books. I thought it was a pretty good game… … Continued