June 1, 2014: Game 7
Trying to think back in my head, without looking it up, I don’t remember many game 7s. That is, game 7s that involved Chicago teams. It is the ultimate game in sports. Everything is on the line for BOTH teams. … Continued
May 31, 2014: Thrill Seekers
Just another game, eh? Wow, it doesn’t get much better than that. Game 6 actually topped the drama of Game 5. What will Game 7 hold? Can’t imagine the UC being any louder on Sunday night. Hawks are coming home. … Continued
May 30, 2014: Represent
Being a Chicago sports fan is great. Living in Chicago among the rest of the brethren that lives and breathes it, being able to share these passionate feelings, it doesn’t get any better. It doesn’t stop there though. Chicago sports … Continued
May 29, 2014: An Instant Classic
OK, we can breathe again now. I felt my heart drop at least half a dozen times in OT. Sitting on the edge of the couch from the 3rd period on, this was not a game for the faint of … Continued
May 28, 2014: Day of Reckoning
In about 10 hours, the Hawks will face their first elimination game this postseason. How will they respond? We all hope they come out and play their best hockey of the season the next 3 games… they’ll have to. That’s … Continued
May 27, 2014: Deja Vu
I was feeling sick as a dog last night. I actually set the DVR to record the game because I didn’t think I was going to make it. I would have to turn off my cell phone to avoid getting … Continued
May 26, 2014: Memorial Day Stroll
As we celebrate another Memorial Day, I want to take a quick stroll down memory lane. Before we do that, let’s remember all those who died fighting for our country… that is what we should remember each and every Memorial … Continued
May 25, 2014: Believing the Hype?
Man do I miss the #1 announcing team. Is it just me, or are these guys heavily on LA’s jock? Maybe it’s because we don’t have one of our own in the booth, but it just seems they keep talking … Continued
May 24, 2014: The Hate Files II
As I flipped on the Cubs game last night, I saw the Padres wearing some familiar uniforms. They were celebrating the 30 year anniversary of winning the National League pennant in 1984. It’s fitting that they chose this weekend vs. … Continued
May 23, 2014: Sale of the Century
$27. That’s how much I paid for Chris Sale in our fantasy baseball auction draft. It took a lot for me to draft someone from the White Sox. Normally, there is nobody from the White Sox on my team. This … Continued