November 1, 2014: Round One
It felt like the first round of a heavyweight fight. It felt like we’ve been here before. It feels like we’ll be here again. It was only game 2 of the regular season, but it felt like a game in … Continued
October 30, 2014: Remember This
What a day it was. It wasn’t enough to get ready to watch Game 7 of the World Series. It wasn’t enough to get hyped up for the Bulls season opener. Why not just throw the potential new manager for … Continued
October 29, 2014: One More Chance
The Kansas City Royals tied up the World Series last night to force a Game 7 with the San Francisco Giants. They meet tonight to determine the 2014 MLB Champion. It’s all on the line… in this one game… 162+ … Continued
October 26, 2014: Baseball priorities
What has happened to baseball in our country? This World Series has extremely low TV ratings, including the lowest rated Game 1 in history. It’s on its way to becoming the lowest rated series in history. I can’t believe more … Continued
October 23, 2014: The Hate Files XII
With the Bears season going like it’s going, I begin to really hate other teams… more than normal… especially teams that are winning. It’s in my DNA to hate the Packers, that’s a constant. Nowadays, there are many other teams … Continued
October 21, 2014: Smackdown
This week in the NFL was bad all the way around. I could write another 1,000 words about how pissed I am about the Bears performance, but then to get my ass kicked in fantasy football and see my fantasy … Continued
October 19, 2014: The Hate Files XI
It’s been 29 years since that 1985 season… 29 years! The 1985 Bears season was the best time, even for a 9 year old kid. I do have sports memories prior to that, like the 1983 White Sox clinching the … Continued
October 16, 2014: The Greatest Ever
No, this is NOT an article about the Kansas City Royals and their advancement to the World Series, although it has been very impressive. They went on to win their 8th straight postseason game this year; something no team has … Continued
October 14, 2014: The Hate Files X
Bikers. Cyclists. Bike Riders in the City of Chicago. Assholes. It’s not that I hate riding bikes, or think you shouldn’t ride them. I used to ride my bike with its odometer and pegs up and down my block, and … Continued
October 12, 2014: Learning To Win
There is a lot to learn from the Blackhawks, including the very important lesson of finding ways to win. This was on full display in their season opener. For a team that got outplayed for 2 periods, they found a way … Continued