October 8, 2014: Then There Were Four

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The baseball playoffs officially advanced to the next level last night with both National League series coming to an end.  I actually tried to watch some of the games, and I’ll tell you what… there was no shortage of drama. … Continued

October 7, 2014: Above Water

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Week 5 in the NFL wasn’t much fun for us Bears fans.  It was however very fun for me from a fantasy perspective, both with a win in my league and a 3-2 record with my picks.  It’s the first … Continued

October 6, 2014: Low Blow

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It was Cousins’ Day on Sunday, and 15 of us gathered to watch the Bears game Sunday.  We actually did other things too, but the game was on the entire time.  As the Bears game neared its end, my 3 … Continued

October 5, 2014: Who you got?

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With both the Cubs and White Sox sitting on their couches again this postseason, who are you rooting for? Let’s start with who I don’t want to win it all… the St. Louis Cardinals.  Obvious enough isn’t it?  I hate … Continued

October 4, 2014: Five for Five

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Week 5 picks are upon us.  My record so far stands at 10-17.  Here’s the thing… I don’t like the chalk.  I don’t like playing favorites.  I don’t like following what all the experts say.  I’m just as much of … Continued

October 3, 2014: Bears Panthers Preview

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Let’s forget about last week.  Let’s get that one out of our system ASAP.  We’ll have another chance against those cheese boys.  Sitting at 2-2, we need to take care of business going forward… starting with this week. Is there … Continued

October 2, 2014: UC Boys

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That turn in the calendar means more than no baseball playoffs again in Chicago.  It means more than the end of the 1st quarter of the Bears season.  It also means that the United Center will be opening its doors … Continued

October 1, 2014: October Baseball

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That title is like a sick joke here in Chicago.  With both teams finishing with identical 73-89 records, we were both a long way off.  Some teams are still playing, and last night, on the last night of September, Oakland … Continued

September 30, 2014: Four Score

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With week 4 in the books, we sit one quarter into the NFL season.  To be honest, after a Bears loss to Green Bay, I really don’t feel like talking about football period, but…….. we press on. My picks were … Continued

September 29, 2014: A Cut Below

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WTF happened? That’s the question I was asking myself.  With a day full of special events, I was unable to watch the full game.  Through text messages, I knew Green Bay was up 14-10, then Chicago 17-14, then GB 21-17, then Bennett … Continued