September 8, 2015: To the Day
September 8, 1985: Where were you? I was a couple weeks after my 9th birthday. I had just started 4th grade. I remember my 4th grade teacher; she was an old nun named Sister Ewalda. She was sick most of … Continued
September 7, 2015: Pick 2015
It’s that time of year again. Let’s pick the 2015 Chicago Bears record. Week by week we’ll go. Last year was an absolute train wreck. I’m not even sure if I got any right. This year, we’ll try to be … Continued
September 6, 2015: Weekend Sweeps
7-0 for the Chicago baseball teams this weekend. When is the last time that happened? This is how it was supposed to be. I actually predicted the Sox to have a slightly better year than the Cubs. I’m glad I … Continued
September 5, 2015: First in Fantasy
Ok, so I gotta take a second to pat myself on the back. I’ve finished the season in first place in fantasy baseball. Yeah, you don’t care, but I do. It’s a long season, and unlike football, it’s an every … Continued
September 4, 2015: Start Me Up
Whether we’re ready or not, football season is about to begin. Most years it’s a no brainer; this year, not so much. I love football, but I’m not ready… not yet. I’m too damn busy first of all. I already … Continued
September 3, 2015: Rough Start?
Does anybody remember what the 1985 Bears record was? Of course, everybody does. Does anybody remember what the 1985 Bears preseason record was? OK, you don’t have to look it up. Their preseason record was 1-3. So is this enough … Continued
September 2, 2015: The Good Failure
It was quite a way to lose on this Wednesday afternoon. After a dramatic game tying home run, Kris Bryant made a game costing error. Yes, Votto still hit the back breaking home run, but it was Bryant’s error with … Continued
September 1, 2015: Settling In
So it’s September 1st and the Cubs are in playoff position. How you feeling? Coming off the high of the no hitter on Sunday night, the Cubs looked horrible against the Reds on Monday. You think they celebrated a bit … Continued
August 31, 2015: Jake the Great
You would have thought this would have been posted immediately last night. You would have thought I would have watched every minute of that game. You would have been wrong. It’s not like these no hitters happen all the time. … Continued
August 30, 2015: Weakness
Maybe this whole pickoff thing is a big deal. How can a big league pitcher, a lefty, a multi millionaire, not be able to make a pickoff throw? How can somebody not be able to throw to a base effectively? … Continued