November 3, 2015: The Hate Files XIX
4 months… 4 months since the last Hate File. I’m really not that hateful of a person… I’m really not. But when it comes to my teams, I hate pretty quickly, but you all know this. Take for example the … Continued
October 29, 2015: Fun While It Lasted
Well, until Thursday night, Chicago teams were perfect since the Cubs got knocked out. That definitely helps in the recovery process, although honestly it hasn’t been that bad. Blackhawks were on a three game winning streak. A win over the … Continued
October 26, 2015: 3 on 3
That sounds more like a basketball thing than a hockey thing. 3 on 3 was a common halfcourt game on the playgrounds in the summer. Now, it’s the OT format for NHL hockey. Love it or leave it? For the … Continued
October 23, 2015: Hawk Talk
Now that the Cubs are done, what the heck am I going to do? Easy answer. Start tuning into the other Chicago sports in session. But the Bears are on bye, and the Bulls regular season opener is next week. … Continued
October 19, 2015: Distractions
So I’m trying not to dwell on the fact that the Cubs are down 2-0. I’m trying to remain positive that we can go out and beat their ace, just like they did ours, in Game 3 of the NLCS. … Continued
September 30, 2015: Avoiding Buzz Kill
When things are going well, there’s always something… always something trying to kill your buzz. There’s no shortage of that when it comes to Chicago sports. Right now, I’m flying high with the Cubs. There’s really nothing that can bring … Continued
September 21, 2015: Creepy
So Patrick Kane finally peeked his head out last week… And now what do we think? The first thing I thought when I saw his picture was “He looks creepy”. I’m not sure if that is because of the allegations, … Continued
September 2, 2015: The Good Failure
It was quite a way to lose on this Wednesday afternoon. After a dramatic game tying home run, Kris Bryant made a game costing error. Yes, Votto still hit the back breaking home run, but it was Bryant’s error with … Continued
August 28, 2015: Bad Rep
First Patrick Kane, and now Derrick Rose. Whether or not they’re guilty or not, it doesn’t matter. The accusation alone causes both of them to now have a bad rep. What ever happened to that Patrick Kane thing anyways? It … Continued
August 22, 2015: Past Present and Future
Birthdays were always such a big deal. Whether parties, dinners, or vacations, we always celebrated birthdays the right way. This year was no different. It’s like celebrating the little wins along the way of a great season, like each week … Continued