September 9, 2024: The Hate Files LXV
If you asked me to name some NFL teams that I do NOT hate, this team would have been on that list… until now. As a Bears fan my whole life, I can make the case to hate a lot … Continued
September 8, 2024: Just Win Baby
What is it all about? Winning. I don’t mind the term “winning ugly” or maybe a quote from Al Davis “just win baby”. At the end of the day, when we look at the standings after Week 1, it will … Continued
September 7, 2024: Winning Despite Losing
An open Saturday on the calendar??? Rizzo in town for the first time at Wrigley??? Yeah, OK, the price may have been twice what I like to pay, but my son and I were in the house on Saturday afternoon … Continued
September 6, 2024: Week 1 Preview Titans at Bears
I don’t know what it is. Is it because we sucked last year? Is it because we’ve went a new direction at QB? Is it because the baseball season in Chicago has been not good? Is it because we went … Continued
September 5, 2024: Counting Hits
Wednesday night at Wrigley could have been special… According to everything I saw, it was… but it wasn’t the same. I don’t care what anybody says, a combined no hitter is BS; it’s nowhere near what a pure no hitter … Continued
September 4, 2024: A Losing Proposition
I will never forget the first over/under win total for the season bet I made in baseball; it may go down as the worst bet I ever made. Yes, I bet on the 2024 Chicago White Sox to go OVER … Continued
September 3, 2024: Head vs Heart
The classic battle of head vs heart played out last night at Wrigley for me. I bet on the Pirates to win; I can’t root against the Cubs. It’s not a fun spot to be in, but… may be necessary … Continued
September 2, 2024: No Teasing
This is NOT a thread about teasers as it relates to gambling. This IS about the Cubs and their recent push for a Wild Card spot in the NL; no teasing boys! What a run it’s been for the Cubs. … Continued
September 1, 2024: The College Game
I can’t wait for the NFL; the College Game is a nice appetizer though… not only at the start of the season, but every Saturday from here on out. Of course, there will be games on other days throughout the … Continued
August 31, 2024: Three and Done
Saturday come and Saturday go… Fantasy Football Drafts are three and done. Finally, I can move on with my life. Yes, just like Dale in Step Brothers, I am the manager of a team, actually 3 of them… actually 5 … Continued