July 2, 2016: Saturday Morning

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Up early on this Saturday morning.  As my wife heads into work, I decide if I should go back so sleep… but I don’t.  It didn’t matter anyways, because soon after, my son comes walking down the hallway.  We’re up … Continued

July 1, 2016: Coming and Going

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It’s July 1st and it’s moving day.  With Rose, Teuvo, BIckell, and Shaw already officially gone, who would be the next person to play their next game at the UC as a visiting player? We knew it was coming.  Joakim … Continued

June 30, 2016: Past Becomes Present

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I hate writing these types of blogs, but it’s part of it.  It’s really not THAT big of a deal, but there were some feelings that came rushing back last night watching the Cubs blow that game to the Mets.  … Continued

June 29, 2016: David and Goliath

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It’s what should happen when one of the best teams in the league meets one of the worst teams in the league:  an ass kicking.  The Cubs dispatched of the last place Reds in a 3 game sweep in Cincinnati.  … Continued

June 28, 2016: Never Again

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He was 85 years old.  That seems to be an appropriate age.  Buddy Ryan died on Tuesday.  We will never again see a defense like his. I’m glad they did that 30 for 30 on the 85 Bears.  I learned … Continued

June 27, 2016: Never Before

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As the wheels touched down, and the plane pulled into the gate, Frank Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town” blared on the speakers.  I was home, and I was happy.  Walking towards ground transportation, I was met by my son and … Continued

June 26, 2016: Cubs in NYC

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Being out of town sucks… I don’t get to watch any Cubs games.  That, plus the fact I was busy at work…  Well, it all led to my decision on my off day on Sunday.  I had to watch the … Continued

June 25, 2016: The Downs

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Thank God Derrick Rose got traded.  No, I don’t mean it like that… like I couldn’t wait until he was moved, although at the end of the day, I think it’ll be fine.  I mean, it was a nicely timed … Continued

June 24, 2016: The Next Casualty

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First Teuvo and Bickell, (then DRose), and now, the next casualty, Andrew Shaw.  It sucks losing guys, but as we’ve talked about before, for the Blackhawks, it’s a normal thing. The last time we talked about the Blackhawks, the subject … Continued

June 23, 2016: A New Beginning

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The Derrick Rose era has come to an end.  Where do we go from here? Clearly, it is Jimmy Butler’s team… well his and Hoiberg’s.  With Rose now gone, and Noah & Gasol soon to follow, it’s all Jimmy.  Who … Continued