By Jim Coffman and Steve Rhodes
Bears fraud abetted by Matt’s miserable math. Plus: Out Of Lovie; Bulls Ball Game; Blackhawks’ New Enforcer; Chicago Fire Playoff Hopes Snuffed Out.
Posted on November 9, 2020
SportsMonday: Concessions
By Jim Coffman
By the time the Bears (who have now scored seven points total in nine third quarters this season – an unbelievable record of ineptitude) blew another post-halftime drive on Sunday, lowlighted by two straight fourth-down false-start penalties, it was clear they were on their way to another game in which, for the majority of the 60 minutes, they were the lesser team.
Let me write a little disclaimer right here: This is a football column that has some political stuff at the end. I was a Biden supporter in this year’s election. If you want to bail out here, everyone understands.
Posted on November 9, 2020
TrackNotes: Keeneland’s Climax
By Thomas Chambers
Ladies, land and just a little journalism are the lingering impressions after the 36th Breeders’ Cup World Championships – and, for all intents and purposes, the 2020 Thoroughbred horse racing season – climaxed Saturday.
In no particular order:
Posted on November 8, 2020
TrackNotes: Environmental Contamination On Fantasy Island
By Thomas Chambers
American Thoroughbred horse racing does its Tarzan yell this weekend as beautiful Keeneland Race Course hosts the 36th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
The racing heart beats steady today and tomorrow, so it would be premature to perform the autopsy on the 2020 racing season. At this point, while Breeders’ Cup glory is a real goal, don’t discount the dollar signs owners and breeders see in horses who win and then hit the big parlay in the breeding shed. Some of the horses, like Tiz the Law, already have it made. Others can sink or swim.
Another, much bigger prize than Manager of the Year will ever be, is an Eclipse Award. That also translates into real money on the stud fees.
Posted on November 6, 2020
The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #328: Matt Ugly
By Jim Coffman and Steve Rhodes
In four weeks the Bears will be the worst 5-7 team in the league.
Plus: Tony La Russia.
And: The Red Stars vs. The Men In Red.
Posted on November 2, 2020
Jack Nicklaus, Jay Cutler, Tony La Russa And Bob Baffert Walk Into A Bar . . .
By Thomas Chambers
What is it with old people?
And it’s the classic: I can say that because I’m (pick one from categories religion/ethnicity/home state/CubsSoxBears fan).
I can say that because both the government and disappointing individuals I know have classified me as old, senior, geriatric, half dead.
Let’s keep with the comedy rule of three. And a half, in the case of the lanky QB.
Jack Nicklaus/Jay Cutler.
Try to unsee that photo from the Reichstag.
Posted on October 30, 2020
South Side Sticks Faces In Pans Of Hot Oil
By Roger Wallenstein
You’d have thought Blago had just announced he’s running for governor again. Or maybe Paul Anka is getting a primetime special. The White Sox need a DH. Why not Harold Baines?
The White Sox rehiring Tony LaRussa on Thursday received a reaction along the lines of those three hypotheticals. Our current president, although he has no chance in Illinois, would love this one. COVID has temporarily been placed on the back burner. At least for devotees of the South Side franchise.
Posted on October 29, 2020
Do Not Shorten, Abbreviate Or Otherwise Misuse The Name Of Rawlings’ New Team Defense Award
By Rawlings
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., the originator of the iconic Rawlings Gold Glove Award® recognizing superior defense at each position, has now expanded the platform to award the best team defense over the course of the regular season. Two teams will receive the newly created award – one in both the American and National Leagues.
Posted on October 29, 2020
The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #327: Raise The Bears’ Taxes
By Jim Coffman and Steve Rhodes
Someone told you so. Plus: Door Matt; Running By A Committee Of One; Meet Sam Mustipher!; Honey, They Shrunk Allen Robinson; Demetrius Harris vs. Kamala Harris; Ginn Din; Nick Foles Plays To The Level Of His Colleagues; DerpFENSE; The Notorious RRH; Biggs Time; and Run Less.
Posted on October 27, 2020
The Season In Verse | We Watched Them Rehearse
By Roger Wallenstein
This year twenty-twenty,
I’m awaiting its end.
Too bad it’s not e-mail
I could just hit “send.”
Our lives have been changed
By the raging pandemic.
When will we be safe?
The answer is academic.
Amidst all the turmoil
Came a baseball season.
Only 60 games played
I thought they were teasing.
Let’s give credit
Where credit is due.
MLB pulled it off
With a few rules new.
Posted on October 26, 2020