July 20, 2017: The Open Window
We all have to take advantage of the open window. Lately, for me, it’s all about finding time to keep up with my favorite hobby; yeah, this daily blog genius. I know it’s not hot of the press type shit, but … Continued
July 10, 2017: Lots of Mulligans
We may need a mulligan for the Cubs first half, but on our annual golf trip, there are lots of mulligans required. It all started back in 2000. That was the first annual father son golf trip. We started with … Continued
July 4, 2017: It’s Called Soccer
People are starting to take notice of another Chicago team. The Chicago Fire professional soccer team has been playing really well from what I hear. I’m not interested. Sorry, I don’t want to knock the sport of futbol…it’s called soccer … Continued
July 3, 2017: More Comings and Goings
I’ll tell you what. The NBA offseason has been more exciting than the NBA season. It’s kind of crazy, and I think a bit sad, but with more comings and goings, the NBA hot stove is burning. Chris Paul to … Continued
June 26, 2017: No July Championships
As we continue our look at championship month here in Chicago, we look to the latest 2 championships won in the month of June. I’m surprised the NBA and NHL playoff seasons haven’t pushed to July yet. Remember when the entire MLB … Continued
June 22, 2017: Happy Jimmy
I’m happy for Jimmy Butler, I really am. We went out for pizza last night, and started talking about Jimmy Butler and all this talk about trading him. I said if he was going to be traded, there was one … Continued
June 20, 2017: Fireworks
It’s still 2 weeks away, July 4th that is, but the NBA has been good for plenty of fireworks so far this offseason, especially tonight. The big explosion last week was the deal between Boston and Philly. Trading first round … Continued
June 16, 2017: 21 Years Ago
Wow. It’s been that long. As we continue to celebrate the championship month of June, we turn back the clock 21 years to 1996. That’s when the greatest NBA team of all time was putting their finishing touches on another … Continued
June 15, 2017: Championship Month
It’s one of the best parts of June. Although this year did not bring us titles, June is still a championship month for us. Nine of the twelve Chicago championships in my lifetime happened in this month. It’s great to … Continued
June 12, 2017: GLOAT
And another NBA season is in the books. The Golden State Warriors won their fifth franchise title (didn’t realize the Philadelphia Warriors who won two back in the day were the same franchise) by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers. We knew … Continued