October 18, 2021: Putting an End to It
Any loss to the Packers is a gut shot; yeah, my gut has been taking a beating. This one was just the latest chapter in this book that we want to be done with, so let’s be done with it. … Continued
October 17, 2021: Over Anxious
I always want to beat the Packers, bad. This Sunday was no different. It’s been a long time, waiting for the tide to turn. When I was a kid, the Bears pretty much “owned” the Packers; the Packers got some … Continued
October 16, 2021: Preseason Champs
Although I did watch the Bears preseason this year, for the sole reason of seeing how Justin Fields looked, I typically do NOT watch preseason sports in general. The same way I don’t usually watch the Bears in preseason action, … Continued
October 15, 2021: Week 6 Preview Packers at Bears
Well, well, well… the Bears welcome the Packers to Soldier Field on Sunday; isn’t that special? Yes, a familiar foe indeed… most hated foe; not even the birds from “the Lou” nor the team du jour loaded with stars that … Continued
October 14, 2021: Managing Matters
How important is the job of a major league baseball manager? Does their job become more important as their team advances to the postseason? Doesn’t talent win out at the end of the day? How much does managing matter? Well, … Continued
October 13, 2021: Hello Hockey
Wednesday night brought us the return of the Blackhawks in their season opener in Colorado against the Avs. Lots to talk about, as always, but my overall feeling was one of happiness; it was good to see the boys back … Continued
October 12, 2021: Tear Jerker
Man, rough day on Tuesday during the MLB playoffs. To see the Brewers and White Sox eliminated on the same day, after the Cardinals had already been eliminated… I had to wipe a tear from my eye. Yeah, reallll tear … Continued
October 11, 2021: How to Fan
If you spent any time on Twitter over the past day, and if you follow Chicago sports, then you saw the whole White Sox fan question John Cusack, very pubic Cubs fan, about his fandom at the Sox game on … Continued
October 10, 2021: Winning on 20
The Bears ended their Vegas trip on a winning note, unlike many of mine, with a 20-9 victory over the Raiders. Winning on 20 is a high probability outcome at the Blackjack table; thankfully, it was enough in this NFL … Continued
October 9, 2021: Trifecta
First Schwarber, then Rizzo, and now KB. Kris went deep late Friday night, and oh yeah, went 3-3 in the Giants Game 1 victory over the Dodgers. How does this make you feel? Well, I talked about how I felt … Continued