September 10, 2015: Against the Grain

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The NFL season began on Thursday night. It’s time for a new feature. Last year I made fantasy picks each week. I didn’t just pick the top guys.. No no no. I picked lower ranked guys that would outscore higher … Continued

September 9, 2015: Feathers

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Remember the cartoon with Sylvester and Tweety Bird?  And Sylvester would try to eat Tweety, and he had him in his mouth, and he barely escaped, and all that Sylvester was left with was feathers…  That’s kind of how I … Continued

September 8, 2015: To the Day

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September 8, 1985:  Where were you? I was a couple weeks after my 9th birthday. I had just started 4th grade.  I remember my 4th grade teacher; she was an old nun named Sister Ewalda.  She was sick most of … Continued

September 7, 2015: Pick 2015

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It’s that time of year again. Let’s pick the 2015 Chicago Bears record. Week by week we’ll go. Last year was an absolute train wreck. I’m not even sure if I got any right. This year, we’ll try to be … Continued

September 6, 2015: Weekend Sweeps

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7-0  for the Chicago baseball teams this weekend. When is the last time that happened? This is how it was supposed to be. I actually predicted the Sox to have a slightly better year than the Cubs. I’m glad I … Continued

September 4, 2015: Start Me Up

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Whether we’re ready or not, football season is about to begin.  Most years it’s a no brainer; this year, not so much. I love football, but I’m not ready… not yet.  I’m too damn busy first of all.  I already … Continued

September 3, 2015: Rough Start?

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Does anybody remember what the 1985 Bears record was?  Of course, everybody does.  Does anybody remember what the 1985 Bears preseason record was?  OK, you don’t have to look it up.  Their preseason record was 1-3. So is this enough … Continued

September 1, 2015: Settling In

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So it’s September 1st and the Cubs are in playoff position.  How you feeling? Coming off the high of the no hitter on Sunday night, the Cubs looked horrible against the Reds on Monday.  You think they celebrated a bit … Continued