January 15, 2025: A Joke
Why the hell did I break down and buy an antenna? To watch my teams play of course, which is exactly what I settled down with the family to do on this Wednesday evening. You know what I watched? A … Continued
January 14, 2025: Throwing Darts
It started right after the season concluded: The Bears started interviewing candidates for the head coaching vacancy. Since that time, I feel like they’ve been throwing darts at a moving target; what the hell is going on in Halas Hall? … Continued
January 13, 2025: Closing the Books
As the clock ticked down in the Philly Green Bay game, I was very happy. It was already a great weekend, but now… it was just about perfect. With the Packers eliminated from contention, it’s officially time to close the … Continued
January 12, 2025: Completing the Job
Welcome to the 7th grade City Suburban Catholic Conference Championship Game. Would our boys be able to repeat as champions? I’d love to build up some suspense in this one. I’d love to tell you we squeaked out a victory, … Continued
January 11, 2025: Shining Moment
The time had come. Only two wins stood between my son and his 7th grade basketball team’s quest for a 2nd straight championship, a 3rd straight undefeated season (no playoffs in 5th grade). Saturday night 730pm was the time for … Continued
January 10, 2025: Wild Card Write Ups
It’s been a tough NFL season, Bears wise and betting wise. I’ve tried to keep my head above water, winning on some other stuff has helped me do that, but my NFL investments… rough year. Still, we have survived, and … Continued
January 9, 2025: The Irish
How do you pick a college football team to root for? First option is supporting the school that you attended. In my case, my alma mater, DePaul University… no football team. Second option could be your local college. Who is … Continued
January 8, 2025: Searching
OK, here we go… time to hire another Bears head coach; yay! Almost as bad as a QB, the Bears have been very bad at finding a good head coach. Looking back in history, there ain’t a whole lot to … Continued
January 7, 2025: Three to the Title
OK, let’s get back to the one thing that has carried me: my son’s 7th grade basketball team. We left off with the 3rd straight undefeated regular season. They had a couple non-conference games before the playoffs kick off; they … Continued
January 6, 2025: Give Me A Minute
You’re going to have to give me a minute; I’m not done talking about this Bears game yet. Let me bask in my glory for just a little bit longer. How about that punt return? I remember one back in … Continued