Headlines for December, 2007

Carmody, Coble and the ‘Cats

Northwestern University's basketball history is very peculiar. In 1939, the first ever Final Four took place on the school's campus, as Oregon defeated Ohio State 46-33. The game was held at Patten Gym, a 1,000-seat arena now used for recreational purposes. 17 years later, the event came back to NU as Bill Russell's San Francisco Dons won their second of [read more...]

Merry Kyle-mas

'Twas the night before Monday, when all through the city Not a Bear fan was stirring, not even Paul Pitski The orange and blue scarves hung by the front door with care, Though the cupboard of hope was already bare; Chicagoans were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of Kyle Orton danced in their heads; …" Pondering the giant lump of coal that is [read more...]

Let’s Play Trade

Growing up in the Chicagoland area, I was constantly barraged as a teenager by the crazy machinations of trades and moves from Chicago Tribune columnist Sam Smith. It got so bad that on his way out of town, Jerry Krause actually made business cards for Smith with the title of "Fake GM." Despite their usual implausibility, the ideas were always [read more...]

Matters of Size

The Bulls beat Detroit last night, for their fourth win in five games. It's too early to say they are back on track - they are still five games under .500 - but winning is always better than losing. The victory had to be particularly sweet for Ben Wallace, especially since it was the second time this year the Bulls [read more...]

The Bears Are Dead, Long Live the Bears

It is in poor taste to speak ill of the dead.By the time the Bears return to Halas Hall, the venerable institution in Lake Forest should be fully decorated with black bunting and floral arrangements. Hopefully, the hearse holding the remains of this season's hopes will be warmed up and scraped of any ice so that it can roll uninhibited [read more...]

The Travails of Captain Kirk

"We simply must accept the fact that Captain Kirk is no longer alive…" - Spock In the late 1960's a young Canadian white man burst onto the scene, boldly captaining the Starship Enterprise, "where no man has gone before." William Shatner was a smashing success as Captain Kirk, seizing the screen and the imagination of young people. Despite failing to really evolve [read more...]

No Hay for Bears, Despite Shining Sun

Farmers know that life is a series of opportunities. Nothing is guaranteed. As the old expression goes, farmers know well to "make hay while the sun shines."It's a simple phrase. The idea being that when things are going well - when things are going right - you should take advantage. Rainstorms will come. Snow and frost will arrive. So while [read more...]

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