November 29, 2018: Down We Go

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This isn’t fun.  After the Bears win on Thanksgiving, the Bulls and Blackhawks have been competing for who can do worse.  Yes, since that great Thanksgiving appetizer, the UC brethren have lost a combined 7 of their last 8 games.  … Continued

November 28, 2018: No Change

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What has changed since the end of the Q era?  Yes, there has been another trade, some changes in the lines, lots of talk, but at the end of the day, nothing.  The losses keep piling up; the latest one … Continued

November 27, 2018: Player vs Coach

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The end of the Bulls game on Monday night vs the Spurs was interesting.  Zach Lavine had the ball with the chance to win it for the Bulls.  As he dribbled, Fred waved Wendell up to set a screen for … Continued

November 26, 2018: Checking the Stove

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In the middle of the first snowfall this winter, I’m thinking baseball.  Well, it’s really all about the Bears right now, but the current book I’m reading is The Cubs Way by Tom Verducci.  Being on the train to and from … Continued

November 25, 2018: Still a Flicker

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Did you catch the Blackhawks game on Saturday night?  I didn’t watch the whole thing; I saw they were losing.  I zoned in for most of the 3rd period and beyond.  It’s game like this that make me think there … Continued

November 24, 2018: Reminders

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Saturday night brought the first matchup of the year with the Timberwolves.  I watched a little bit; didn’t really want to watch…too many reminders of those Bulls teams who I thought would bring us number seven. One guy that wasn’t … Continued

November 23, 2018: Let the Comparisons Begin

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It’s inevitable.  Once the Bears start getting good, here come the comparisons to the 85 Bears.  Some people get upset about that.  Either you’re just a grumpy old man, or you weren’t around to see them play.  Being compared to … Continued

November 22, 2018: No Let Down

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Our teams are always letting us down.  Cubs couldn’t score a damn run to save their lives and went home early in this year’s postseason.  Bulls are in tank mode 2.0.  Blackhawks scapegoated a coach and are no better than … Continued

November 20, 2018: In the Minority

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I guess I should just embrace it… the new high flying NFL that is.  Did you see that game on MNF?  Wasn’t it the best regular season game ever?  It was so awesome!  I didn’t watch one minute of it…  … Continued