November 25, 2017: Another Best
With the Bulls facing the best in the NBA on Friday night, it was the Blackhawks facing the NHL’s best on Saturday. I would not have guessed that it would be the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was a very good … Continued
November 19, 2017: Owning Them
I was very happy to get to watch most of the Blackhawks game Saturday night at the Penguins. Remembering the season opener, and the beat down we put on them, I figured that the Penguins would be out for blood. … Continued
November 9, 2017: Just Average?
Say it ain’t so. I just know… I know, know, know, that the Blackhawks are NOT just average, right? After the loss on Thursday night, the Hawks are 500. At 7-7-2, they are just that, average, through the first almost … Continued
November 3, 2017: A Lull
Lull: A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity. You have just experienced a lull in the daily blog postings, which is probably due to what feels like a lull in Chicago sports. There is always something to talk … Continued
October 26, 2017: One of Those Days
I wear it on my sleeve; I literally wear it on my body. Everyone knows I’m a huge Chicago sports fan. Yes, I don’t have tattoos of my team covering my body, and no, I can’t sit and watch every … Continued
October 8, 2017: Ice Men
No Cubs playoff game. No Bears game. On a Sunday with only other NFL action to talk about, I choose to talk about the Blackhawks. Hopefully I won’t be talking much about them…yet…that would mean the Cubs are out, and … Continued
October 5, 2017: Overload
As if the Cubs playing in the playoffs wasn’t enough… the Chicago sports world is busier than ever. Thankfully the White Sox aren’t in the postseason, or it’d really be crazy; only a couple more years for that, right? Yes, … Continued
August 28, 2017: The Fight That Was
Anybody else watch that McGregor vs Mayweather fight? The fight that was supposed to be awesome, was just another disappointment. We kind of knew this already too. There was a reason Mayweather was the big favorite; there is a reason … Continued
August 26, 2017: The Foundation
It was Friday night, just about my son’s bed time. His first week of kindergarten was in the books. As we were getting ready, he asks me: “Are the Cubs on”? I said, yes. He said, I want to watch … Continued
August 22, 2017: New Year
I like the text message that my brother in law sent me this year: Remember, a birthday is like a personal new year. I’m buying that all day every day. So, besides January 1st, for me, August 22nd is the … Continued