February 4, 2016: Safekeeping
It’s time. It’s time to close out the special segment dedicated to those 85 Bears. What better night to do it on, as the 30 for 30 special on our boys will air in 15 minutes. So they copied me. … Continued
February 2, 2016: Super Stars
We made it. The special feature that took the walk down memory lane arrives at the final game of the 1985 NFL season in this 23rd blog entry. It’s the Bears Patriots, Super Bowl XX, at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Were … Continued
January 27, 2016: Slow Day
A day with no Chicago sports? Never! “Niko” I hear as I walk in the door. I yell back “Jimmy Butler”, the name my son insists that we call him. I asked him what he and Derrick Rose (my wife) … Continued
January 26, 2016: 22 years coming
It’s an anniversary of sorts today. 30 years ago today Da Bears won their one and only Super Bowl. In our walk down memory lane, we’re not quite there yet. One win remains for these Bears. One win to reach … Continued
January 24, 2016: Best Football Day of the Year
Today is the best football day of the year. Don’t you agree? Maybe your favorite day is opening day. A fresh start to another 22 weeks of football bliss. All teams have a chance. Everybody is tied for first place. … Continued
January 22, 2016: My Philosophy
Now that the Bears season is over, the Bears gear goes into storage. I’m talking specifically about the winter gear…ski caps, scarf, gloves…I won’t wear my jerseys any more either. I’ll still wear tshirts and sweatpants, but my Blackhawks and … Continued
January 18, 2016: The Whiff
The 15-1 Bears are about to begin their playoff season. It’s the Giants not the Niners who win the NFC wild card game. They roll into Soldier Field as 9 point underdogs. It’s a very good team. With Phil Simms … Continued
January 16, 2016: Sitting Out
Sometimes it’s just best to sit one out. Last weekend, Vegas was all around us. I ended up 2-2 on my picks. I should have listened to my first instinct and taken KC against Houston. I overestimated the public money … Continued
January 12, 2016: Still Talking Bears
Bears season has been over for about 10 days now…some may say longer than that. Yet, I flip on the Score and they’re still talking Bears. I get it but I don’t get it. Personally, I’m done with them. 2015 … Continued
January 10, 2016: A Gase of the Sundays
We knew it was going to happen right? Don’t tell me you were surprised. Bears OC Adam Gase was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their new head coach this past Saturday. Are you really devastated? I’m not. Wait a … Continued