July 26, 2014: Sweetness

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It was appropriate that yesterday was the kickoff of 2014 Bears training camp.  Yesterday would have also been the 60th birthday of a Chicago legend:  Walter Payton. Who ranks above Sweetness in Chicago?  Michael Jordan can be the ONLY person … Continued

July 25, 2014: Cutler or Bust

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7 years 126 million dollars. 54 million dollars guaranteed.  18 million dollars average per year.  5th highest paid player in the NFL.   3rd highest paid QB in the NFL.  The Bears are ALL IN with Cutler.  Is he worth it? Let’s … Continued

July 24, 2014: Minor Rumblings

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I can’t remember a minor league system getting talked about so much…. ever.  When was the last time you knew everything that was going on with your baseball team’s farm system?  The fact is, in the Cubs case, it is much … Continued

July 23, 2014: No Love

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The latest “breaking news”, although it’s really not news, it’s just a rumor, is that the Bulls are back in the Kevin Love sweepstakes.  A couple months ago, I was all in to get him, even more than Carmelo.  The … Continued

July 21, 2014: Still Here

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The fact that I’m writing this blog means that I survived the half marathon yesterday.  It was a great experience.  Although my feet are killing me, my legs are sore, and my left ankle & knee are in bad shape, … Continued

July 20, 2014: Running Man

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Great movie.  Arnold in his hey day, with Richard Dawson from Family Feud as the evil host of this deadly gameshow.  I will be making my own appearance as running man tomorrow in the Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon through downtown Chicago. … Continued

July 19, 2014: Slice of Reality

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The first game of the 2nd half of the baseball season seems a little bigger than just your average game.  It’s like a 2nd opening day.  It’s almost like a fresh slate; an opportunity to start your 2nd season off … Continued

July 18, 2014: P.A.S.H.

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Chicago Hope… it’s always there.  When winning, hope runs rampant.  We believe the sky is the limit.  We believe we can win it all.  When losing, we always hope for a turn around.  Sometimes we have to dig really deep … Continued

July 17, 2014: Seven

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Now that the dust is settling from FA season in the NBA, it’s time to look at the Bulls from top to bottom.  Does this team have enough to bring #7 to Chicago? Let’s start with the starting lineup…  Derrick … Continued