January 16, 2015: Back up the Truck

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It figures.  I start a new feature late in the year for the NFL playoffs, and I’m killing it.  It figures.  The time when I’m NOT gambling I’m making all the right picks.  Maybe this was the route I should … Continued

January 14, 2015: Midway View

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OK, so we’re not exactly at the half way point of the season, but after games this week against Washington and Boston, the Bulls will have played 41 games.  Currently sitting at 26-13 and the #3 seed in the East, … Continued

January 13, 2015: Foxcatcher

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Today, I wanted to talk about the Golden Globe nominated film with Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo.  This drama about the 1988 Olympic wrestling team…. wait, wait, wait…  Not that Foxcatcher.  I’m going to talk about Ryan Pace’s new … Continued

January 12, 2015: A Divisional History

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As we complete the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, we take a look back at some Bears history.  Break out the time machine, we’re going back, back… First stop is 1941, the Bears first divisional playoff game.  It was … Continued

January 11, 2015: The Land of Gasol

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We finally know what it feels like to have a dominant big man.  This is the first time in my lifetime that this has happened.  Who would have guessed it would be Pau Gasol. Does anyone remember where he started … Continued

January 10, 2015: The Young Unknown

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The Bears introduced their new GM on Friday.  They didn’t go with an ex-general manager.  They didn’t go with someone who’s been in the business for 30 plus years.  They robbed the cradle, and made Ryan Pace at the age … Continued

January 9, 2015: Elite Eight

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All the remaining teams in the NFL will go head to head this weekend in the 2nd round of the playoffs.  Minus Carolina, I think it’s safe to say the other 7 teams playing are the cream of the crop … Continued

January 8, 2015: Sub Zero

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How you enjoying this weather we’re having?  It’s been plenty cold out the last couple days, but we should be prepared for that.  We’ve gotten lucky the past 6 weeks.  We’ve been lucky to have 2 top contending teams in … Continued