April 5, 2016: 65 Years Coming
It was a historic night on this April 5, 2016. Something happened for the first time in 65 years. 4 of our teams were in action; can you guess who made the history? No, it had nothing to do with … Continued
March 30, 2016: March 30, 2001
Let’s flash back 15 years ago today. The Bears had just finished their 6th consecutive year in a row without playoffs. One of the positives that came out of the 2000 NFL season was the arrival of Brian Urlacher; who … Continued
March 12, 2016: Out of the Matrix
Everybody needs to get away. Whether it’s physically or mentally, we all need to recharge those batteries. That’s precisely what I’ve been doing this weekend. Left the work PC at work. Haven’t even checked my emails on my phone. Fell … Continued
March 9, 2016: Free Agent Season
The NFL rears its head into the conversation today with the start of free agent season. Our Bears have already been busy. They had already tagged Alson, which I thought was a fine move. Let’s not make this same mistake … Continued
March 7, 2016: Peeking Through the Blinders
I just got done talking about how I’m only about the 4-5 Chicago sports teams. I said I really didn’t care about anything else. This is true, but a recent event has definitely drawn my attention. This of course is … Continued
March 3, 2016: Blinders
All I want to see is Chicago sports. I haven’t always been like that. I have appreciated other teams, other sports, besides my Chicago teams that play football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Maybe because of a lack of time, but … Continued
February 29, 2016: Leap Day
Hello February 29th. Long time no see. It’s been precisely 4 years since the last time we saw you. Glad you’re back. We get that extra day this year. The 366th day of the year, so all those places have … Continued
February 15, 2016: Seven Deuce
The worst starting hand in Texas Hold’em. Do you ever play that hand? Obviously in the big blind, when there are no raises. Maybe in the small blind with no raises, although once you call, and then the big blind … Continued
February 14, 2016: The Hate Files XX
On the day representing love, what better day to break out the 20th version of the Hate Files. It’s been more than 3 months since we spread a little hate…Happy Valentine’s Day haters! Couple things: I’m not changing the numbering system … Continued
February 11, 2016: Not My Forte
See I knew we’d be back talking Bears sooner than later. Needing to write yesterday’s post, I turn to some late breaking news from this morning. The Bears will NOT resign Matt Forte. Can’t say I was surprised. The writing … Continued